ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 April 1932, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “The Middle Watch,” another British comedy success, featuring Owen Wares and other foremost British artists, will be finally screened to-night. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Has a husband the right to beat his wife? This is the question which was asked the members of the cast of “Blind Wives,” a domestic drama, when the script called for Conrad Nagel’s “knocking out” his wife- The question precipitated a controversy which lasted throughout the making of the entire picture, in which Genevieve Tobin is featured with Nagel. BE THERE TO-NIGHT-To-night should see a large attendance at the Marist Old Boys’ jazz dance at Herb. Moore’s Cabaret, and an enjoyable time is promised all who come along- Excellent arrangements have been completed and no effort is being spared by the committee to maintain the great populaMty which these dances are enjoying. Steel’s full orchestra will supply the music. SCHAEF’S HALL TO-NIGHT. The popular series of old-time dances which have been running for some considerable time past, in Schaef’s Hall, will be continued tonight. This spacious hall is ideal for old-time dances, the floor being as fast as coqld be desired, and the large crowd that rolls up every week-end tends to prove its popularity. Many improvements have been effected in the hall within the past few days, Mr Schaef having gone to considerable expense to provide these, and no doubt his efforts to please his patrons will be fully rewarded- The full Gaiety Orchestra will be on hand, and Mi’ H- M- Petrie will have charge of the floor. Country patrons will be well catered for, bus services running after the dance to Brunner, Cobden, Runanga and Karoro-

LEARNERS’ JAZZ The success attending the efforts of those promoting the learners’ jazz dances at Herb Moore’s Cabaret every Monday evening, has been an incentive for them to cater more fully for the wants of patrons, and efforts are being made to make them even more enjoyable. Monday night’s function should be quite as successful as any previous one. Steel’s Orchestra will supply the music. Be sure you are there —you won’t regret it!

INGLESIDE. The Greymouth Caledonian Society opened its 1932 season last evening, when there was a very large attendance at the Oddfellows’ Hall, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Proceedings were opened by the Society’s official piper, who played "Highland Rory,” “Tullimet” and “Reel of Tulloch.” During the evening old time and Scottish dances were the order, the dancing being interspersed with yocal and other numbers- A Highland Fling was danced nicely by the juveniles, D. Richardson, R. Stewart, and Joyce Blocksage; Ruth Stewart danced a sailor’s hornpipe, and Miss Vera Cooper the Sean Triubhais. Mrs C. McQueen, sang with much zest “Sing to me the Auld Scotch Sangs” and and I’ll come to ye my lad.” Mr A. Airns contributed “My Ain Folk” and “Granny’s Highland Hame.” Mrs F. Tempero, a new member, gave “Auld Robin Gray,” “Doon the Burn” and “Be kind tae aul Grannie,” all of which were sung with good spirit, and gave pleasure to the gathering. Miss A. R- Tennent sang “Charlie is My Darling,” and “Turn ye to Me,” and Miss B- Drake sang “Caller Herrin’.” and “Jock o’ Hazeldean,” both singers being in good voice and making valuable contributions to the programme. A sumptuous supper was served by the Ladies’ Committee. Proceedings were closed at midnight with “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem. During the evening the Chief, Mr O. McLean, extended a welcome to the members, and hoped that all would have an enjoyable season. He stated that he would be glad to consider any recommendation any members might care to make regarding improvements which could be effected in anything connected with the Society. An excellent suggestion had already been made by a member—that on members paying their subscriptions they should be given two membership forms, and induce two new members to join. The idea was excellent, and would be adopted.