ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 September 1930, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT

» A crowded house appreciated the double star programme last eveningEdward E. Horton in “The Aviator,” and Nancy Carrolland Charles Rogers in “Close Harmony.” It is without doubt the best entertainment that has yet been presented to Opera Housepatrons. “Gentlemen, I have the honour to present one of the world’s greatest aviators —one of the world’s greatest authors —the ace of aces of the World War—Mr. Robert Street!" The toastmaster at a great banquet in Mr. Street’s honour, concluded his flowery oration with such fulsome praise of the daring of the timid guest who had been inveigled into this plight by force and who had never been in a plane in his life. The other star attraction, “Close Harmony,” is an all talking, singing and dancing production. Two fine silent pictures, ‘His Dog” and “No Control,” will be screened at Sunday night’s picture benefit. MONDAY AND TUESDAY “So this is College,” to be screened Monday and Tuesday, outlines the life of a student from the moment he steps off the train to the-day he says goodbye to Alma Mater. The foibles of scholastic and fraternity life are amusingly developed. Sam Wood, director, used a real college campus for many of his outdoor sound locations and the football ground in the final scenes is jammed with 100,000 cheering spectators. A SHOW OF NOVELTIES Replete with novel ideas that break away completely from the usual run of shows and bazaars, the giant Daffodil Show to be held in the Town Hall on Thursday next promises to prove one of the most successful and enjovable shows yet held in Greymouth. The daffodil exhibits for which splendid prizes are being offered are by no means the only attraction that the show will hjive to offer. Numerous sideshows to attract both children and adults, a Queen Carnival culminating in a grand crowning ceremony and last, but not least a movie picture programme are all attractive features at this unique show. There is no charge for admission to the show, saving a small entrance fee for those who patronise the circle during the evening picture performance. The Show is to be opened at 3 o’clock on Thursday afternoon by the Mayor, Mr J. W. Greenslade. The proceeds of the whole fair are to be donated to the funds of Holy Trinity Church. Judging by the completeness and attractiveness of the programme there seems every likelihood that the attendance will tax the Town Hall to its utmost capacity. INGLESIDE. The monthly Ingleside of the Grey Caledonian Society was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, there being a good gathering of members. The programme, which was in the hands of the Programme Committee proved enjoyable, dancing being suitably interspersed with items, the latter „being contributed by the following: Opening March, “Lochiel’s Welcome to Glasgow,” Piper E. Hay; Recitation, “Sandy Broon,” Piper E. Hay; Vocal Solos, “Keel Row,” and “Coming Thru’ the Rye,” Miss Flora MacKenzie (Wellington); Elocutionary Items, “Ulysses to Achilles,” “The Fool’s Prayer,” Mr A. H. Paterson; Sword Dance, JMiss M. Trott; Dance, Highland Flinj*, Miss Vera Cooper; Vocal Solos, “Angus McDonald,” and “Everywhere I Look,” Miss I. Kitchingham. During an Interval the Chief . announced that the October Ingleside would be in the hands of the bachelors, who were expected to pro- 1 vide the usual variety. A dainty sup- ’ per was served by the ladies, and a pleasant Ingleside drawn to a close ‘ with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” j and the “National Anthem.” J

SACRED CANTATA. St. John’s Presbyterian Church should be the rendezvous of all music lovers on Tuesday night, September 1.6, when the Choir, under the conductorship of Mr A. McMaster, will present the Sacred Cantata, “Faith iriumpjiant.” Miss B. Drake will preside at the organ. This service of WELLINGTON, September 12. it is purely Assyrian in character, depicts life and love in all its phases, solos, duets, trios, quartettes, quintettes, all play their parts and make interesting song and music. The principals and. the characters they ineffectively speak with one voice.” Syria,” Miss M. Warnes; “Wife of Naaman,” Miss I. Kitchingham; “Hebrew Maid,” Miss B. Adkin; “Iran,” the' young Hebrew Prophet. Mr F. Smith; “Naaman,” champion of Syria, Mr A. Airns. The concerted work in this Cantata is fine, and the climax at the conclusion is pronounced, living right up to the title name, “Faith ' Triumphant.” Such work merits a large attendance.