AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 March 1929, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

“Sadie Thompson” is the star picture at the ‘Opera House to-night. The Eftory details the conflict between an outcast of San Francisco’s underworld, and a reformer, Alfred Atkinson, who encounters the girl in the South Seas, and, considering her a menace, determines to reform her. She meets Timothy O’Hara, a Marine sergeant who, in spite of his hardboiled manner, is really a boy at heart, with a bashfulness that makes an appeal to the worldly Sadie. The “devil dog” is not averse to the girl, and he finds in her many appealingqualities. Romance touches the two and their love is a thing of tenderness culminating in “O’Hara’s” proposal of marriage. Sadie has incurred the wrath of reformer Atkinson, because of her familiarity with the Marines at Pago Pago, and noisy receptions in her room at the trader’s place. One most dramatic scene hinges upon the reformer’s decision that S'adie must be from the vice district of Honolulu. He accuses her and is thrown bodily from her room by O’Hara. This is the beginning of the conflict between the outcast and the reformer.

METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. For a considerable time the children of St. Paul’s Sunday School have been undergoing intensive training by a committee under the direction of Mrs C. G. Moss. To-morrow night (Tuesday) at 7.45 p.m. they will render their very dainty and acceptable concert, in Wesley Hall, adjoining the church. The programme consists of charming action songs and choruses, individual vocal and instrumental

items, recitations, and a jolly little playette (in costume) entitled “Madamoiselle Fanchette.” A special item of merit will be a “Skipping Rope Dance,” by Miss Marshall, who has recently made her debut before Greymouth audiences, being received with great enthusiasm. The concert will be well worth the very modest charge for admission.

JAZZ DANCE.

The United Football Club will hold the opening dance of the season at the United Pavilion to-morrow night and jazz enthusiasts are assured of a hearty welcome. Steel’s full orchestra will provide the latest in jazz music for a popular programme. An excellent supper is in charge of the ladies’ committee and every effort made to give everyone an enjoyable evening.

BRIGHTER .GREYMOUTH LODGE. Old and new pupils are welcomed to the above at the Druids’ Hall tomorrow. Tuesday (March 26). The success of last year's activities prompted the committee to cariy on the good work, and those pupils not reaching ballroom proficiency last year may gain further experience, while entirely new pupils can rely on the individual tuition of one well versed in the art of dancing. Tuition starts sharp at 8. and practice dancing will continue till 11 p.m. Mr H. Harper will have charge of the floor, and good music will be available. A profitable, enjoyable evening is guaranteed. to-morrow (Tuesday). 1