ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 May 1931, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “The Big House,” starring Chester Morris, Wallace Beery and other notable actors, will be screened to-night. “Her Father Said No” will be the fare for Sunday night’s picture benefit. ' MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Sue Carroll is no longer a “flapper.” She is an unsophisticated girl of the -mountains and plains in “The Lone Star Ranger,” Fox Movietone alltalking romantic drama of the South West, adapted from Zane Grey’s wide-ly-read book, to be screened on Monday and Tuesday. Miss Carol plays opposite George O’Brien, who enacts the leading role of Buck Duane, a man of might, in a background of powerful passions. She appears as Mary Aldridge, about whom most of the romance of this out of doors epic revolves. The cast includes Walter McGrail, Warren Hymer, Lee Shumway, Russell Simpson, Roy Stewart, Edgar Kennedy, Joe Rickson, Richard Alexander, Colin Chase, Elizabeth Paterson, Caroline Rankin, Billy Butts, Bob Fleming and Oliver Eckhardt. GREYMOUTH FRIVOLITIES. In these days of so-called depression, an occasional glimpse of the lighter side of life is more than ever necessary and the entertainm a, *.L which is to be given in the Town Hall on Tuesday, May 12, promises to be as effectual an antidote as could be -devised to any feeling of depression. The programme is announced as possessing a wealth of novelties and this claim is more than justified. Prominent on the programme are, of course, humorous numbers, and those who desire to be made laugh can satisfy their praiseworthy desire^to the full at the Town Hall on Tuesday night. Mr A. A. Rouse, whose qualities as a comedian are already favourably known to the public, will be heard in comic songs, and Messrs Wilde and Coll, whose amusing team-work has been such a success in previous concerts, will be seen and heard at their very best advantage in a theatrical sketch “At the Theatre.” Messrs W. and P. McGrath will present an intensely thrilling dramatic sketch entitled “Bush Whisky.” One, item that is bound to prove most ’popular is the weight-lifting demonstration by Mr A. Pratt, at one time champion of Australia and New Zealand. - Mr Pratts act also includes ball-punching and a most daring “brick” act. Bricks will be broken with an axe ;on the performer’s body. Two brief lectures, that the audience will enjoy, will be given. Mr Bertram Potts, the wellknown big game hunter, giving a vivid narrative of his experiences and Miss B. Ogden, M.L.A.C., giving her views on “Women’s Suffrage.” Dancing will occupy a prominent place in the programme. Miss M. Burgoyne and Miss -Dorothy Thwaites, whose talent and abilities are too wellknown to the public to need recapitulation, each giving solo dances, and, in addition, there will be two ballet dances by the pupils of the two teachers mentioned. An Irish Jig will also be given by tiny Baby Austin, aged five years, and Miss Patti Mar-: shall, talented Highland dancer, will also give a solo number. Those whose pleasure lies in listening to good songs well sung, have their tastes well catered for. Mrs C. Moss and Messrs 0. Nicholson, and j. Hadlund will all be heard in vocal numbers which should exercise a great appeal. Music throughout the evening will be provided by Mr F. Restieaux’s orchestra of twelve instruments, and Mrs H. C. Murch will be the official accompanists. Never before in the history of Greymouth amateur theatricals, has so attractive a concert been arranged, and the wealth of novelties that comprise the programme should provide, in their entirety, a show more successful than any other hitherto staged in the Town Hall. Those in search of enjoyment can do no better than attend the Frivolities’ concert on next Tuesday night, and reasonable prices for admission are another feature that should assure a large attendance.

COBDEN SHOW. The Cobden annual chrysanthemum j ,show is to be held in McKane’s Hall on Wednesday next, opening at 2.30 I p.m. Keen competition is expected in the various sections, for with a rose t bowl and a cash aggregate points prize offering, entries should be j numerous. A baby show, in two sections, gives a good opportunity to the rising generation. The vegetable garden will find plenty of scope in the produce section, while housewives r will be tempted into many of the j classes of the domestic portion of the schedule. The school children are I not forgotten, and a comprehensive ; section covering many subjects is in- . eluded. Various stalls will be run in conjunction with the show. A musical programme in the evening will cap i off what is hoped to be a first-class , day. GRAND CABARET DANCE. Steel’s Orchestra is playing at the Cabaret Dance to-night, and anybody who wants a good night’s enjoyment should not miss this cabaret. Modern aond old-time dances to suit all. Carnival effect in most dances, and a lucky spot foxtrot will be run during the evening. CIVIC BAND The Civic Band will render a musical programme under the conductor>ship of Mr. A. McMaster, in‘the Hos pital grounds to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock, weather permitting. INGLESIDE The monthly Ingleside of the Grey Caledonian Society was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, there being a good attendance of members, and a pleasant evening was spent. The music for the dancing was supplied by the Society’s orchestra, and was greatly appreciated. The following items constituted suitable variety:—lrish Jig (in costume) 1)01111 Rouse, encored. Song, “We Hoose Amongst the Heather,” Miss C. Tennent, encored. Vocal Duet: “Watchman what of the night,” Messrs I. and W. Nelson. Elocutionary item, “And yet I don’t know” Mr. I. Nelson, encored. Song, “What the red haired bosun said,” Mr. W. Nelson, encored. Much amusement was caused by impromptu speeches, a humorous subject being given, the ,

remarks made by the several compet-j ing being well to the subject. Supper was provided by the ladies, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne and National Anthem brought to a close an enjoyable Ingleside. SHEEP DOG TRIALS. / The Greymouth Collie Dog Club will hold an inaugural sheep dog trial at| Omoto Racecourse on Saturday, May 16, 1931. Two events will be run, viz., long pull and yarding for which prizes of £lO each will be given, in addition to special prizes. Great interest is displayed in these trials in other centres. It is expected that a good day’s sport will be witnessed. Railway excursion fares are available for the day. The secretary reports that several entries have been received from Canterbury district amongst them being Bob Wilson, of Kirwee, with his dogs, Fly and Mack; H. White, of Grasmere Station, with his champion, John; R. Beels, of Springfield and Chas. Fenemor, of Stanley Brook. Full particulars may be obtained from the Secretary, Mr M. J. Fogarty. Entries close on Monday, May 11. RUNANGA DRUIDS’ BALL The annual ball of Seddon Lodge, No. 9, U.A.0.D., held in the Miners’ Hall last evening, was a distinct success. There was a large attendance, and the music of the Gaiety Orchestra. was much appreciated Messrs Petrie and Coll were the M.’s C. Effective floral decorations were the work of Mrs. Kinsey. The committee wish particularly to thank Mesdames Mossop, Shotton, Isherwood, Wright, Lemon, Malpass, and Richmond for their assistance. Among those present were: — Mesdames A. Smith, G. E. Black, E. Crerar, black satin; Shackley, brown celanese; R. Hewison, R. Scott, black velvet; Judge, green celanese; J. Isherwood, pink celanese; R. Richmond, brown celanese; Finn, blue georgette; Shotten, white georgette; S. Hewison, navy georgette; Park, black georgette; Lemon, black georgette; Wright, green floral voile; Malpass, brown celanese; W. O’Neil, white georgette; W. Puggar, black celanese; R. Naisbitt, blue georgette; J. Isherwood, green georgette; T. Howard, blue net; Timlin, red georgette. Miss Enid Dennison, red satin; J. Hambley, green georgette; K. Crowe, pink georgette; M. Maddison, black georgette; A. Preston, green taffeta; I. Marshall, black satin; R. Cooper, flame georgette; J. Frazer, white satin pink lace; M. Hall, apple green georgette; M. Clarke, green net; F. Ballinger (Hokitika), pink taffeta; B. Herring, blue satin (Hokitika); A. Spence, black satin; G. Kingston, floral chiffon; E. Findlay; H. Watson, pink georgette; M. Tyson, mauve satin; J.. Pender, gold lace; D. Marshall, pink celanese satin; J. Wright, rose satin; •L. Wright, blue ninon; G. Goodwin,: green georgette; E. Redder, red ciepe de chine; E. Quinn, red georgette; B. Richmond, gold tissue; C. Sharp, georgette; P. Harkin, red georgette;, P. Thompson, black satin; N. Syme, green satin; B. Garvey, blue celanese satin; E. Davison, green georgette;, V. Milligan (Hokitika) green satin;.. C. Kennedy, georgette; S. Wright, lemon lace; I. Stewart, pink frock;. T. Stewart, black taffeta. Messrs A. Smith, G. E. Black, J. Glynn, A- Gilligan, J. McTaggart, R. Scott, G. Pope, G Hendrick, W. Bourke, R. J. Cowan, C Kennedy, C. E. Kennedy, Deardon,. Shotton, Baird, T. O’Neill, Curry (2), Timlin (3), Robertson, Maddison, McDonald, Isherwood (2), W. Glynn, Douglas, Warwick, Mossop, Howard/ Robinson, Tallentyre, Amer, Unwin, Kear, Hall, Williams, Airns, Boote (2), Rankin, Shaw, Rae, Purnell, Brown, Wright (2), Judge, McPhee <(2), Thompson, McMillan, Richmond (3), Clarke, Simpson, Brown, Wainman ((2).