ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 August 1934, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT.

Two star features will be presented at the Opera House to-night, and Tuesday. Everyone should see “Afraid to Talk.” It is not an ordinary film; it calls a spade a spade, and shows a feature of life in cities that films don’t often dare to show. “Afraid to Talk,” was once the Broadway play “Merry Go Round.” In spite of the sell outs it had a hard time keeping its theatre license. Carl Laeinmle Jnr M saty a great moving picture ip it. It is one of the unusual films of the year. There may never be another like it. Eric Linden has a great role, and so has Sidney Fox. The other attraction is “The Worst Woman in Paris.” Benita Ijume and Adolph Mppjou have the featured roles; The gaiety of the French capital and the balanced sedateness of Kans,as are depicted. The box plan is at Kilgour’s Warehouse, Mackay Street, and there is no extra charge for reservations.

“THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING”

A brilliant, modern comedy, full of amusing situations and sparkling dialogue, will be presented by the Greymouth Playlpvers, at the. Town Hall, to-night and to-morrow. An engaging rascal named Simmons wishes his daughter to marry his partner, Chester Binney, a nondescript person of unprepossessing appearance, but with a heart of gold. To raise Chester’s stock in the matrimonial market Simmons provides him with a hectic past. Their plan is successful, but complications ensue when the “past” arrives on the scene, accompanied by a jealous fiance. The fertile brain of Simmons works overtime as one crisis follows another. Unwilling daughter, suspicious wife, and jealous fiance are all won over by his plausible explanations. The protesting Chester becomes the hero of the hour in a final scene, depicting one of the most ludicrous situations ever staged. The play will be presented by the following cast:—Mesdames A. J. Wilson and A. C. Dickson: Misses D. Bunt, D. Donovan/ M. and N. McDonnell, and L. Brown; Messrs P. McGrath, F. M. Smyth, N. and A. Bayley, and W. Connor. Specially painted scenery, delightful furnishings, and dainty frocks will add to the enjoyment of what gives promise of being the finest production presented' to a local audience. The proceeds are in aid of the West Coast Cricket Association. This play will not be broadcast. :

BLAKETOWN HALL—TO-NIGHT The old time dances conducted by the Greymouth Surf Club, in the Blaketown Hall every Monday night are looked forward to by hundreds. To-night’s dance will be a short-night one, but there will be numerous novelties on the programme, the music for which will be supplied by Williams’ full orchestra. Mr. S. Willis will have charge of the floor.

NGAHERE BALL. The annual Ngahere Hall ball took place on Friday night, and proved a huge success. The weather was all that could be desired, and visitors came from all parts f the district. The floor was in splendid order, and the committee provided a good supper. The music, which was supplied by ‘ the Melody Orchestra, was greatly appreciated. Mr A. Innis proved a capable M.C. Several novelty dances and streamers were displayed. Among the winners were Miss Clarice Martin and Mr Grey, Miss M. Burrows and 4. Clayton, Mrs H. Smith and J. Thorn-

ton. Among others present were: Mesdames Armstrong, fiiuh Burr, black silk and lace; Todd, black celanese; McGuire, navy blue rayon; Thornton, black lace; Ware, brown velvet; Nyberg/black georgette; Burley, flame satin; H. Smith, flame crinkle satin; McFadgen, green georgette; Ross, black satin; Smith, black velvet; V. Nyberg, white satin; Green, black georgette and lace; Turk, black georgette; McCintock, floral georgette; Miller, blue satin; Tate, floral celanese; Hahn, navy georgette; Paul, brown afgahhne; Chilton, floral georgette. Misses J. Kirk, white crinkle crepe; M. Williams’ green wind-swept satin; I. Mulcare, white taffeta; J. Ware, floral organdie; F. Donaldson, lemon crinkle crepe; B. Gibson, floral taffeta; M. Cropper, blue crepe-de-chiue and lace; H. Morrison, floral georgette; V. Donaldson, pink satin; P. Simons, pink' crepe-de-chrne; J. Clark, blue crinkle crepe; L. Campbell, black crinkle crepe; E. Green, pink crepe athol and lace; M. Kidd, green windstyept satin; L. Elsimore, red satin; M. Kirk, black lace; R. Davis, black velvet?; B. McNeil, floral organdie; J. Jamieson, black and white windswept satin; N. McNeill, green georgette; R. Howden, black lace; K. Rodgers, black velvet; D. Mason, green lace; M. Waters, pink georgette; N. Vincent, white velvet; A. Paul, floral georgette; M. Weir, red crinkle crepe; K. Paul, pink velvet; G. Gilmore, lemon georgette; P. Boyle' (Wellington), blue crinkle crepe; L. McLennan (Christchurch), blue angelskin satin; V. Etwell (Springfield), floral georgette; E. Moss, white satin; D. White (Waiuta) red crinkle crepe; J. Cameron (Waiuta), green lace; L. Reeve (Waiuta), green crinkle crepe; M. Grant7Fargie, white taffeta; K. Cameron (Waiuta), white muslin with blue applique organdie rings; K. O’Donnell (Roa), black satin; M. Sutherland, floral crepe; J. Kidd, green georgette; Kidd, blue georgette; D. Jamieson, blue organdie; G. Burrows, floral georgette; E. Derridge, black velvet; T. McPherson (Greymouth), pink velvet; B. McEadie (Greymouth), pink net; M. Nuttall, green georgette; I. Whitfield, white georgette; ‘ M. Clarke, cerise crepe satin; C. Martin, blue windswept velvet; M. Hill, blue net; M. Meikle, pink organdie.

Messrs McNeil (2), Meikle (2), Neilson (2), Chadwick, Turner, Armstrong, Fensom (2), Banks, Gillman (3), Gibson (2), Williams, Turk,-Els-more, Hahn, Weir (3), Ware, Cowan, Symes (2), Ryan (Rotomanu) (2), Fisher, Smith, Mulcare, Donaldson (2), Tate, O’Brien, Taylor, Cain, Innis, Croft, Grey, Craig, Clayton, Martin, Mayne..

REWANUI SCHOOL CONCERT. Entertainments in which children are the artists are usually well received, and an appreciative audience gathered at the Miners’ Hall, Rewanui, on Friday evening, for a concert staged by the Rewanui school children. For many weeks Mr F. R. Wilks, who is in charge of the school, had been training his pupils for this event, and credit is due to him for the able manner in which each item was rendered. The coloured lighting effects were especially attractive. Prior to the concert, Mr M. Johnston, Runanga, entertained with humorous items, and during the evening Miss Betty Callanan rendered “Golden Slumbers’’ and“ Danny Boy.” Following was the programme:—Dutch dance, senior girls; “Leetle Mr Baggy Breeches,” senior girls; “A Surgical Triumph” (recit.) John Menzies; part songs by senior pupils: (a) “God Defend New Zealand”; (b “Sentinel’s Song.” Recitations: (a) “A Thought,” Bruce Summers; (b) “Six,” Alec Quate; “The Rag Dolls’’ (song, with

action). Irish Jig, Joan Moore; “The Fine Morning” (song), Jean Hughes; songs by senior pupils: (a) “The Oak and the Ash” (b) “The Ash Grove.” Highland Fling, Flora Monk; Maxina (drill dance), senior girls; songs by senior pupils: (a) “Little Green Valley”; (b) “Wrap Me Up in my Old Stable Jacket.” “The Bridge” (recit) Jean Hughes; Sailor’s Hornpipe, Joan Moore; Sea Chanties (by senior pupils): (a) “Drunken Sailor”; (b) “Billy Boy.” Pla'yette, “Topsy” (from Uncle Tom’s Cabin) —Miss Ophelia (Elizabeth Quate), Miss Eva (Miss Ophelia’s niece), (Jean Pearson), Jane (a servant) (Jean Hughes), Rosa C.t servant) (Dorothy Uren), Topsy (a Negro girl) (Joan Moore). Darky Scene —including playette: “Pulling Sam’s Tooth.” Sam (a Negro), (Alec Gray), Massa (Gordon Moore), Henry (James Summers), Sisters of George (Jean. Moore, Flora Monk). During the interval prizes for a competition were awarded to Mr Jas. Sharpe (Runanga) and Mr Wm. Kinsella (Rewanui). At the conclusion of the concert Mr R. K. Monk (chairman of the School Commitee) thanked the audience for their attendance and their appreciation of the entertainment.

Later, a dance was held, when visitors joined with local residents and danced until the “wee sma’ oors.” Messrs A. and S. Gilligan (at the piano) and Mr D. Cullen (pipes) rendered suitable music. Messrs T. Gallagher and Wm. Brown were efficient M.’s C. The School Committee are especialy desirous of thanking Mr F. Cooke (electrical engineer to the State Mines), the Grey Power Board, and the “Grey Evening Star” for services rendered gratis, without which the concert would not have been such a success. COMPETITIONS.

The Annual Festival of the West Coast Competitions Society will open in the Town Hall, Greymouth, on Thursday evening, at 7.30 o’clock, when the Mayor (Mr. J. W. Greenslade) will perform the official open- ' ing ceremony, and the President (Mr. iM. Keating), will extend a welcome to the Adjudicators. The. Competitions I will open under happy auspices, for in ■ addition to the large entry received from Greymouth competitors, the number of visiting competitors will be the largest in the history of the Society. Special interest will be added by the fact that of the visitors, several are recent winners at the Christchurch festival, and are champions in their classes. Patrons of the Festival will, therefore, be able to .see the calibre of winners from the City. Though the Executive deemed it advisable when arranging the syllabus for the present Festival to eliminate 34 classes, and to add six new ones, which it is hoped will interest patrons, the number of entries constitutes a new record, and in order to deal with them in the time allotted it was found necessary to engage Moore’s Cabaret in addition to the Town and Trinity Halls for the day sessions. The music entries are heavy—double the | number received hitherto. Dancing I sections have filled well, whilst the elocutionary classes from which numerous excises were made, has provided nearly as many entries as on previous occasions. New features which will be of interest are sections for instrumental quartettes, bandsmen’s solos, popular songs and dance chor- | uses, for all of which good entries have been received The adjudicators for the Fetsival will be as follow: —Oratory, Mr. W. Meldrum; Elocution, Mr. J. R. Lester (Christchurch) ; Music, Mr. W. H. Dixon (Christchurch), and Dancing, Mrs. R. Triggs (Timaru). The box plan for the Festival is open at Kilgour’s, where bookings may he made. Season tickets will be 10/6, and day sales: all halls 6d; evening sessions 2/- and 1/-, children half price.