ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 December 1930, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. Ireland and the Irish, with all their inconsistency, romance and humour — these are things that appealed to last night’s large audience at the Opera House, when “Smiling Irish Eyes” M'as screened for the first time. It is a /delightful tale that runs through a story full of Irish extravagance and contradictions about Irish lovers who believe in fairy tales that still call the Irish back home. The boys of Erin, the hills and lakes and cottages of Killarney make scenes of wonderful charm, and the photography gives refreshing reality and life to some of the most engaging landscapes that have been seen on the screen for many a long month. “Smiling Irish Eyes” will appeal as much on account of its originality of execution and conception as by reason of any particular worth there may be in story, setting or action, the musical interpolations in the form of sentimental folk songs and ballads remain among the happiest recollections of very en- ' joyable evening. Colleen Moore has been happily cast in the role of Kathleen O’Connor, and Tom O’Brien is no less suitably accommodated in the leading male part of Rory O’Moore. The film is genuinely good fun throughout, and sentimental to a nice degree. “Smiling Irish Eyes” will be presented again to-night, Wednesday’s matinee and evening, and positively the last performance on Thursday night, BELL HILL SOCIAL. A pleasant evening was spent in the Bell Hill Hall, the occasion being a social evening and dance tendered to the residents by Mr and Mrs A. Butterworth on the coming of age of their son Ralph. The hall was gaily decorated and the scene was animated. Those present included: Doreen O’Brien, pink organdi; Aileen McCormick, black net; Kathleen O’Brien, black crepe-de-chine; Mrs C. Campbell, navy satin; Mrs Scott, silk repp; Mrs Clark, apricot georgette; Miss H. Neilson (Cobden) apple green taffeta; Mrs A. McKenzie, black satin celanese; Mrs F. Langesen, black silk lace; Mrs S. Borck, liavy celanese; Mrs Barton, black celanese; Mrs Pope, navy crepe-de-chine, trimmed fawn; Mrs Bunton, Marathon brown celanese; Mrs Carroll, Oriental chenille; A. Borck, green taffeta; V. Knell, salinon celanese; Mrs M. Grooby, black silk lace; S. Barton, green celanese; B. Burton, green crepe-de-chine; M. Burton, floral crepe-de-chine; K. O’Brien, black georgette; S. Climo, pink satin; M. Minotti, brown satin; J. Barton, vieux rose satin; E. Borck, printed silk voile; M. Murphy, blue ' crepe-de-chine; O. Coleman, blue celanese;, Mrs Calder, green jersey silk; Mrs Bombkston, green crepe-de-chine; ' Mrs Rochfort, orange satin; A. Climo, ! georgette, Messrs Carroll, Simpson, Clarke, Butterworth (2), Minotti (2), , Climo (2), Calder, Feary, Helem, J Cambell (2), Ridden, Mathews, Birth-1, field, Grooby, (2), Reynolds, f McKenzie, Rochford, Climo, Bawke, 1 Logason, Scott, O’Brien, Barber, Mor- f risen. ,

GREYMOUTH GIRL GUIDES. - A talkie and concert programme will be presented at the Town Hall on Thursday, the proceeds to defray the expenses of sending the troop to the Baden-Powell Rally at Christchurch. The assisting artists will be Miss B. Adkins (contralto), Mr Boote (baritone), Miss A. Bush (monologuist), Miss Dorothy Thwaites and pupils, dancing, and Mr A. A. Rouse, comedian.

CHILDREN’S BALL AT RUNANGA. A children’s grand ball, given by the Runanga Girl Guides, will be held in the Miners’ Hall, Runanga, on Friday next, commencing at 7" p.m. Good prizes, will be given for the best fancy dresses, and a Grand March of all those taking part in the ball will take place at 8 o’clock. An enjoyable time is assured to all those children who attend. An adults’ ball commencing at 10.30 p.m. will be held.. Steel’s orchestra will supply the music for both dances! NGAHERE DANCE. The Ngahere Tennis Club, will hold a grand dance in the Ngahere Hall on Saturday next. A first-class orchestra will supply the music, and a large attendance is sure to be present from Greyffiouth and surrounding districts The ladies’ committee will supply an excellent supper.