ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 February 1932, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. A DOUBLE STAR ATTRACTION. A double star attraction will be presented at the Opera House to-night and again to-morrow night. The art 'of gold-digging by experts is demonstrated in “Recaptured Love” a gripping story of the eternal triangle, in which a very wealthy, foolish business man gives up his home and boy to play the part of a “sugar daddie.” The way in which a 1930 model metal-gouger I chisels her way from the chorus' to the gold is only one of the. many high-spots in this fast moving film. “The Second Floor Mystery” is the other star feature. A new screen team is created in this uniquely amusing and thrilling picture. Grant Withers and Loretta Young, the youthful favourites in the featured roles. London provides the locale. TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT. Vaudeville and Pictures will be the attraction at the Town Hall to-night. The celebrated Daltons appear in a performance of vaudeville and illusion as well as a great variety of sleight of hand and other wonderful turns. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the programme is the presentation of “The Chinese Death Box.” A girl is apparently securely locked in a large wooden cabinet standing in the middle of the stage, and then, through dozens of slits in the sides and top of the box swords and knives of every description are thrust, until the door is again unfastened. The star talkie is “Officer O’Brien,” starring William Boyd. It is tense drama, and is packed with thrills from start to finish. MUNICIPAL BAND DANCE. Municipal Band supporters will be pleased to know that the first of their weekly dances commence on Wednesday next. Patrons who attended last year’s dances, will remember the most successful season, and the Band therefore ask patrons all to come along to the Municipal Band Hall and enjoy themselves more than ever this season. There will be a learners’ class between the hours of 7.30 and 9, and all those wishing to master the old time dancing will do well to take advantage of the class. An efficient M.C. will be in attendance; the floor in firstclass order, and the music will be supplied by the Melody Four Orchestra. Dancing from 7.30 till midnight. HERB MOORE’S CABARET. Wednesday night will be the scene of another great night at Herb Moore’s, when a really good time is in store for all patrons. Steel’s orchestra will ably dispense the music, and Mr. Edmonds will be M.C., assuring all of a good night’s dancing. COBDEN CLUB PICNIC.

The Cobden Football and Swimming Club held their annual picnic on Sunday at Camerons. A large crowd made the journey and a pleasant outing was enjoyed by all. The footraces and games were keenly contested, but the training which gained for Cobden such a high place on the field of sport last winter’ was sadly lacking. The following were the results: — Children’s Race (girl), J. McKechnie; (boy) J. Duncan. Three-legged race.—L. Abbie and R. Anderson. Blindfold Pick-a-back race.—H. Wilson and J. Daniel. Third and Fourth Graders’ Race. — Max Baillie. Single Ladies’ Race. —Miss Moss and .Miss Anderson (dead heat). Chariot Race.—H. Wilson’s team, W. Delaney’s team second. Ladies’ Nail Driving.—Mrs Kirkwood. Old Buffers’- Race. —F. Baillie 1, T. Gilmour 2. Stepping Competition.—Mrs McKechnie. Cigarette Race. —J. Taaffe 1, H. Wilson 2. Cinderella Race.—H. Wilson and Miss Bennett 1, J. Hamer and partner 2. First Swimming Race.—J. Taaffe 1, D. Garring 2. Second swimming race. —R. Airey 1, K. McLachlan 2. Cobden Club’s Championship (first heat). —Cowan 1, Anderson 2, Abbie 3. Second heat.—Wilson 1, Moss 2, Lindbom 3. Final. —H. Wilson 1, W. Moss 2. This was a well contested race in which Wilson just managed to beat his closest opponent by a few inches. In the treacle bun race H. Wilson carried the day, his capacious mouth proving too great a handicap for his 1 opponents. J. Taaffe’s team easily accounted for the opposition in the football match in sacks, and this event evoked shrieks of laughter from the spectators. Some surprising acrobatic feats were performed by well known players, including Taaffe and Garring, the latter showing that he is just as elusive as ever. After tea it was a tired but happy band that wended its way homeward. Thanks are due to Mr McGrath for his donation of milk and for the use of his grounds.