ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 November 1930, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

! OPERA HOUSE. : “Nothing But the Truth” to be screened to-night and Tuesday, is that favourite of farce successes revamped for the screen, and refurnished with newer and better comedy situations, and an adequate trimming of music, singing and dancing. Dix plays the part of a young man who makes a wager that he can tell nothing but the truth for 24 consecutive hours. He wins the bet after going through a veritable circus of bizarre and uproariously amusing situations. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. The Greymouth public will witness the fruits of the hardships, enterprise, and daring af adventurous heroes amid the ice-bound blizzard-swept wastes of the Antarctic in the unique talking record —the only picture of its kind ever made—“ With Byrd at the South Pole.” Its appeal is world-wide; its value is priceless; its merit is wonderful. Recently screened at Government House, Wellington—a distinction never previously accorded to a talking picture —it won the warm approval of His Excellency the Governor-General while Mr T. B. Strong, Director of

Education writes of it as “not only the most vivid representation we have ever seen of the conditions of life in the Polar regions, but it is full of human interest, is a truly wonderful drama of the Antarctic, and Commander Byrd’s spoken tribute to the people of New Zealand, is of special interest, and the generous terms in which he expresses his sentiments bear out the impression we formed of him when he was in New Zealand.” The first screening of “With Byrd at the South Pole” will be given at Wednesday’s matinee. Patrons are advised to reserve early, as bookings are likely to be unprecedently heavy.

ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT The Greymouth Orchestral Society’s Concert to be held at the Town Hall Thursday next, is being awaited by music lowers with great ’ expectancy. Subscribers are requested kindly to present their tickets when booking seats with the Bristol Piano Coy., from whom, also, subscribers may obtain tickets. , SCHAEF’S NEW HALL. Schaef’s, in handing the opening function of the new hall to the Karoro Sports Club, have placed’ it in the hands of a competent committee. The success of the club’s fortnightly dances is well known, and there is no reason why their efforts on Wednesday next should not also be crowned the same way. Billy Williams’ orchestra will supply the music, and the floor will be second to none on the Coast. The catering has been entrusted to Herb. Moore, and his experience should ensure the success of this department. Schaef’s car showroom will be used as an extra cloakroom, and articles can be left there for a small charge. The upstairs cloakrooms, both ladies and gentlemen’s, are free. The evening will open at 8 o’clock with one or two brief speeches, followed by a grand march. A flashlight photo of the assembly will be taken, and the ensuing dances will be interspersed with community singing of some popular old choruses. Complete bus services have been arranged from all suburbs and Runanga, returning after the dance. UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB. The weekly dance oof the popular United Football Club will be held tomorrow evening. The Committee have the floor in the best possible condition. and tlie popular Monte Carlo waltz will again be held and good prizes are offered. Reg. McDonald’s Orchestra will supply the music and two good M’s.C. will control the dance. The dances of the United Club are among the best on the Coast.