ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 December 1933, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “Trouble in Paradise” to be screened to-night and Tuesday, is as revolutionary in a film sense, as were the first comedies Lubitsch produced in the silent days. Every performance is an individual masterpiece, blended into a perfect whole by the hand of Lubitsch. “Trouble in Paradise” is the type of film that no intelligent patron of motion pictures can afford to miss. “The Maid of the Mountains’ wjii be shown at Wallsend to-morrow ,night. GALA DAY. The McLean Park Committee is holding a monster gala day at McLean Park on Boxing Day. A strong com-, mittee will be in charge of the amusements, and there will be plenty of fun for all. BLAKETOWN HALL. There should be a good crowd at the Blaketown Dance to-night as the well ventilated hall ensures comtortzble dancing. Cool drinks will 9 e available. Mr H. Dimond will be ni charge of the floor, while the Melodj Four will supply the music. Dancing commences at 8.30. RU RU SCHOOL CONCERT. The annual concert of the Ril R'> School was staged in the schoolroom on Saturday evening, before an appreciative audience, the members of which acclaimed every item. This year’s concert was considered by many the best yet staged. Credit is due to Miss E. Pedder and Mr V. H. Reid for the finished efforts of their pupils. The dances, plays, Fairy and Percussion Band, supervised by Miss Pedder, were especially worthy of mention. The concert opened with “Here We Are Again,’ sung by all the pupils. Winifred Connor gave a polished account of her experiences and feelings both at and after the ball. This item called msniorv work and acting.

The “Fairy Wedding Song” was tastefully introduced by a sketch acted by the tiny tots in fairy and elfin costumes. Miss Nita White finished off a delightful item by dancing gracefully before her fairy queen, the part of which was capably taken by Miss Nancy White- Another item that was applauded was the Percussion Band, under the artistic leadership of Master Jack Fitzgerald. Practically all the instruments used- were made and forged in the school. The rhythmic beating of the instruments, together with the concentration of each little

member of tne nanu on cue was a revelation to the aduience, which thoroughly appreciated the efforts of the entertainers. “Merry and Bright” was a play staged by the bigger pupils, with Claire White as the central figure, but all the characters deserved the applause given them for providing much wholesome humour. Claire White also had' the difficult task of drilling an awkward squad, but the difficulties she was beset with would have caused the hail of the most placid sergeant-major to bristle. No wonder she was forced to draw the curtain on the antics of her charges, much to the disappointment .-.P o rnnxdulsed audience. The first

part of the programme finished with a song given by the older pupils. Other items in this half were: Recitations by Allan Fitzgerald', Frank Gillanders and Eileen Penhalluriack; dance by the tiny tots; pianoforte solo by Wil- f liam Coles and songs by the upperi school pupils as well as Mr V. H. Reid. | The second part was productive ot more splendid items. Miss Claire White proved herself a singer of much promise. Her two songs and monologue were a musical treat. This same artist served as an admirable foil for Miss Daphne Willis, who was the principal in the play “Mrs Tggins’s Picnic.” Daphne lived her part, and her Quips and lo»cal hits were much appreciated. There were in this play several other actors, of whom Frank Gillanders was the most natural. Daphne Willis also gave a splendid characterisation sketch, "Cohen on the

Telephone.” Another play well done was a scene from Uncle Ton l s Cabin, Winifred Connor and Winifred Penhalluriiack taking the leading parts. Both young ladies could not have improved on their performances. Further items were recitations by Maureen Penhalluriack, Rex. Fitzgerald, Cyril Hines, and Allan Fitzgerald; dance by the upper school girls, and songs by the whole company. The singing of the National Anthem brought to a conclusion a most enjoyable concert. During the evening the headmaster,

Mr V. H. Reid, paid a tribute to the work done by Messrs Fitzgerald, Coles and Kennedy, three members of the committee, who gave up much.of their time during the week* to the erection of an adequate stage and putting in sufficient seating accommodation. From the spectators’ point of view, much of the success of the function was due to these energetic gentlemen.