ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 October 1930, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE

“Untamed.” to be finally presented at the Opera House to-night, is an alltalking romance, sweeping you from' the South American jungles to the gilded haunts of New York. This is Joan Crawford’s first talking picture and the star’s voice is most fascinating. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. The case with which Norina Shearer steps from one characterisation to another will never cease to be a wonder. After she played in “The Trial of Mary Dugan,” she went right into "The Last of Mrs Cheyney,” and won new laurels. Now, in “Their Own Desire,” which will be screened on Friday, Saturday matinee and evening, she effects another surprising transition, that of a very modern daughter who knows what she warns and how to get it. It is a study of an intelligent young woman of to-day. TOWN HALL. “Is Everybody Happy,” staring a noted vaudeville artist will be screened at the Town Hall Friday and Saturday next. This is an all talking, singing and dancing musical comedy and there is an excellent plot in it, which is sprinkled with sparkling music, dancing and fun. There are some moments of pathos and exciting drama and the story is one that is sure to have a popular appeal. There are four song hits, “Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful,” “I’m the Medicine Man for the Blues,” “I’m Blue for You.” and “Samoa.” The great vitaphone symphony orchestra, the remarkable musical organisation of 75 pieces which records the synchronised score which forms the accompaniment to all Warner Bros productions appear in some of the scenes. THE GLOOMCHASERS.. Making their second appearance of the season at the Greymouth Town Hall last evening, the Gloomchasers were greeted by a fairly large audience and, judging by the frequent applause, they satisfactorily fulfilled their mission, and succeeded in driving away dull care. The lengthy programme included items comprising many avenues of vaudeville, and the various members of the company, headed by Letty Craydon and Ron Shand, received an appreciative hearing. The Gloomchasers will appear at Reefton this evening. ST. COLUMBA CLUB. To celebrate their victory in the men’s club section of the recent Competitions Festival, the St. Columba Club, last evening, gave a banquet in the Club Hall at which were also present the representatives of Trinity and United Clubs in the competitions. About forty members of the various clubs were present and an enjoyable evening was spent. The trophies won by the St. Columba Club were ranged round the tables and presented a striking display. Many toasts were honoured and responded to, brevity being the order of the night as far as speeches were concerned. In proposing the toast of the Competitions Society, Mr J. Booth said he remembered taking part in the competitions in 1907. In those days every speaker had stage fright. Nevertheless the first meeting was a great success and the competitions at least were successful in educating the Greymouth people to the meaning of a “musical monologue.” Mr Keating, in reply, said that he agreed with the view of the Rev. Bro. Tarcisius that, more boys should be entered. Last season the junior entries were very poor. Apart from this the clubs were the most successful held in the last 14 or 15 years. Last year, after the earthquake a heavy loss followed but this year it was hoped to put the competitions on a more paying basis. In regard • to finances Mr Keating said that £350 a year was necessary to make the competitions pay. A high standard had been set by the first committee, and had constantly been improved. As a proof of the good feeling between the competitors, Mr Keating said that the committee had never yet had to deal with a competitor's protest .

Mr R. T. Bush said that the Greymouth Society was the oldest, next to Dunedin, in the Dominion, and, he thought, had had more festivals than Dunedin. Mr Bush said that it only wanted a little effort on the part of somebody to put. the Competitions Society “where they want to be.” Mr Bush referred to an innovation which was too late to be introduced at the last competitions but would probably bo held next year. That was a competition for school children arranged in teams after the same style as those in the clubs. The following toasts were proposed:—“Kindred Clubs,” by Mr A. M. Carroll (President. St. Columba Club; and replied Io by Messrs Booth and Learmont (United), and Paterson and Tilleyshort (Trinity). “The Clergy,” proposed by Mr M. James, and responded to by Rev. Frs. Long, Healey, and Holahan and Rev. Bro. Tarcisius. “The St. Columba Club,” proposed by Mr A. H. Paterson, and responded to by Messrs W. P. McCarthy and T. Barry. “The Competitions Society,” proposed by Mr J. Barry and responded to by Messrs R. T. Bush, M. Keating and J. B. Kent.

“Championship Winners,” proposed by Mr March and responded to by Messrs A. H. Paterson, W. McGrath, and Leo Phillips. “The Pioneers of the St. Columba Club,” proposed by Mr Phillips, and responded to by Messrs R. Heffernan, M. Keating and P. J. McGrath.

During the evening elocutionary items were given by the following: — Mr W. McGrath, “Proposals,” If. C. Murch, •Levinski at the Wedding,’ J. McGrath, a selection from “Othello,” P. McGrath “Capers,” and W. Gieseking, “Invictus.”