ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 October 1930, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. One of the star talkies to be presented this evening is “A Dangerous Woman,” starring Baclanova, Clive Brook and Neil Hamilton. “Shanghai Lady,” featuring beautiful Mary Nolan, is the other attraction. Whole streets of Shanghai, China, were reproduced in faithful detail for the production of “Shanghai Lady.” * “Marriage by Contract will be the silent production for Sunday night s picture benefit. Critics declare “Strange Cargo, a gripping murder mystery, one of the best pictures of the season. The stoi j is set aboard ship 1000 miles at sea, and is portrayed by a cast that includes many of the best known names on the Broadway stage. Among the players are Lee Patrick, George Barraud, Kyrle Bellew, June Nash, Russell Gleason, Frank Reicher, Ned Sparks, Claude King, Andre Beranger, Otto Matieson, Warner Richmond, Josephine Brown, Charles Hamilton, and Harry Allen. “Strange Cargo” will be presented at a special matinee at 2.30 Monday, and jigain at the evening performance. OPERA HOUSE TUESDAY. Spending some time in Greymouth is Mr P. B. Wakeford, the special representative for the Universal'Films Corporation, who is making arrangements for the screening at the Opera House next Tuesday to Thursday, of the world-discussed picture, “All Quiet on the Western Front.” This attraction is the most immense picture produced, and was judged by leading critics, as impossible and too expensive to make, but Universal’s enormous resources, combined with the power of the talking screen enables Greymouth people to now have this opportunity of witnessing an attraction they will never forget. Mr Wakeford wishes to personally convey the fact to the people of this district, and more particularly the ladies, that, while the novel has been criticised everywhere, through the objectionable language contained in the story, these objectionable passages, scenes and talk are eliminated in this truly marvellous picture. At its premiere screening in Wellington, Lady Bledisloe and party attended, and it received the patronage of the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe; and since then thousands of women have been gripped by its realistic scenes, its beautiful, but poignant story of war, through the eyes of youth. It received in Wellington the unanimous approbation of all Members of Parliament, and also “All Quiet” is recommended for the 1930 Nobel Peace Prize. SUNDAY CONCERT Visitors over the week-end, as well as residents, will appreciate the opportunity to-morrow evening of enjoying an excellent concert, which is being given at the Town Hall. The organisers have secured the aid of the best local talent, and a splendid programme is the result. Sacred solos will be given by Mr. J. Duffy, the wellknown tenor, while Misses B. Adkins and M. Warnes will be heard in an artistic duet. Another able vocalist, Mr. Cyril Blumsky, will be a performer, and the two talented Runanga singers Misses Radcliffe and Higson, are to be associated in a'duet. Messrs P. and W. McGrath, the popular elocutionists, are both on the programme, as also is Miss Crowe, a fine vocalist. Among the instrumentalists will be Messrs D. and G. Fogarty, violinists, and in addition to their other numbers, Misses Adkins, Warnes, Radcliffe and Higson will each render solos. The Greymouth Municipal Band is also to play on the occasion, and altogether a most attractive and appropriate Sunday eveningconcert is guaranteed the audience. The proceeds will be for the St. Patrick’s earthquake repair fund. LABOUR DAY BALL A pleasant night’s entertainment and an appropriate end to the holiday atmosphere of Labour Day will be provided on Labour night at the Town Hall where a Grand Labour Day Ball will be held. To cater for the tastes of all the programme will include both modern and old-time dances under the supervision of an efficient M.C. Williams’ orchestra will supply the music and an excellent supper will be pro vided. The dance is in the hands of an energetic committee and is likely to prove one of the most successful of the year.

FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION

The West Coast Fire Brigade Conference and Demonstration takes place in Ross on Friday and Saturday next where the following brigades, which is a record for the Coast, will take part: Denniston, Westport, Reefton. Cobden, Otira, Greymouth, Kumara, Hokitika and Ross. There are five events for competition, namely: One man, Browning Memorial (Morley Cup); two men, Hose and Hydrant (Rose Cup); three men, Disabled Hose. Five men, Hose and Hydrant (Benyon Memorial). Five men, Hose and Reel (Thompson Shield). The team gaining the most points in all events holds the Russell Shield. This is the first occasion that the Ross Brigade have been honoured with holding a West Coast competition. The townspeople have risen to the occasion in every way in assisting their brigade to make the visitors thoroughly enjoy themsehjps. HALLOWEfeN ♦ The annual children’s Halloween was held by the Grey Caledonian Society in the Oddfellows’ Hall, last evening, when despite the inclement weather there was a large attendance of children in fancy costume. The evening proved very enjoyable, a varied programme having been arranged by Mrs. W. Pound, and greatly appreciated both by the children and adults. A grand march was held during the evening of all children in fancy dress, and after considerable difficulty Mrs. Trott, who judged, made the following awards: —Under seven years: Best dressed, Ist "Fairy” G. Rouse; 2nd “80-Peep,” Eunice Baty. Most Original, Ist “Witch” lan Kitchingham; 2nd “Don Bradman”’ Jimmy Lindbom. Special prize, “Jockey Jim,” Flora McLean. Seven years and under ten. Best dressed, Ist “Scotch D ass^e ” J- Holt, 2nd. “Fiddle and I,” V. Rouse. Original Ist “Robinson Crusoe,” J. Duncan, 2nd “Ghost,” J. Ramage. Ten years and under thirteen, Best Dressed, Ist “Cards” A. Lane; 2nd “Night,” D. Lane. Most : Original, Ist ‘Bovril” Edna Lindbom, < 2nd “Turk,” Jack Perrin. Thirteen 1 years to sixteen, Ist, “Victorian Lady’ll

I. Walters 2nd “Spanish Dancer,” M. Cullen. Each child in fancy dress was presented with a gift. An excellent supper was done full justice to by the children, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne and National Anthem brought to a close an enjoyable Halloween.