ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 December 1930, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT ‘‘The Gold Diggers of Broadway,” which has been presented to packed houses will be finally shown this evening. TOWN HALL—TO-NIGHT There is a treat awaiting motion picture fans who attend the screening of Richard Barthelmess’s newest vehicle, “Weary River,” at the Town Hall to-night. “Weary River” is a splendid spectacularly modern story if which underworld life is combined with the radio. “Stand and Deliver,” a silent production, will be scheened at Sunday ■night’s picture benefit. MONDAY AND TUESDAY The greatest melodrama ever produced on the speaking stage is now the mightiest motion picture ever screened. Filmed with the original play dialogue in all its gripping tenseness; with songs you’ll never forget; with- extravagant girlie revue numbers staged on the largest sets ever constructed, and photographed in natural colours —with a dramatic sweep that will*carry you off your feet! See tlie lid. lifted oft’ tlie mad night life of New York ! Let the amazing drama of “Broadway” plunge you deep into the throbbing heart of a world peopled’with men and women who live a lifetime of emotion in an hour of time. Come and lose yourself in the dizzy whirl of gaiety—and sudden tragedy ! The following appear in the great cast: —Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent, Merna Kennedy, T. E. Jackson, Otis Harlan, Robert Ellis, Paul Porcasi, Leslie Fenton, George Ovey, Betty Francisco, Arthur Hotisman, Fritz Feld, .and Marian Lord.

NEW YEAR DANCE The Greymouth Soccer Club’s weekly old-time dances in the Druids’ Hall have met with such success to date that the Club has decided to hold an extra special long night dance on New Year’s Eve to give patrons an opportunity of dancing the old year out and the new year in. A varied programme of old time dances will be tendered interspersed with modern dances whilst a few of “Ye (old Caledonian Dances” such as Circassian (circle) and Highland Schottische will also be included. There will be cards for nondancers. TO-NIGHT’S CABARET DANCE. Herb Moore’s Cabaret will l’£ a blaze of cojour at to-night’s cabaret dance, conducted under the supervision of the Mawhera Ladies’ Hockey Club, A splendid floor, a full orchestra and every comfort possible makes an excellent night’s entertainment for all patrons. Carnival effects in the form of balloons, streamers and confetti will add to the gaiety of the proceedings. Dainty programmes will be distributed to dancers who will be able to enjoy both old and modern dances under the respective supervision of Messrs W. Ryan and G. Scott.

HOSPITAL BALL. A ball will be held at the Town Hall. Friday next, in aid of funds to provide Christmas cheer for the inmates of the Hospital, and Old People’s Homo. Approperate music will be presenter!, and first class supper provided. A NEW SOPRANO. The biggest success of the evening, on the occasion Royal Dunedin Male Choir’s recent concert, was scored by Signorina Graziella Rossi, who made her debut upon the Dunedin platform. She was described by the “Star” as “a brilliant young soprano, whose singing entirely captivated the audience.” Signorina Rossi is a niece of Mr G. Perotti, of Greymouth.