ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 5 September 1934, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “Bitter Sweet” to be screened this evening and Thursday, will prove the most successful British picture, setting a standard in technique and entertainment value to surpass the best from Hollywood. Its artistic sets, tuneful music, magnificent photography and first-class acting are most impressive. Several members of the large cast repeat theii’ old parts. Ivy St. Helier, as Manon the cafe singer, and Clifford Heatherly, as the proprietor of Schlick’s cafe, are just as successful on the screen as they were on the stage. If one wants entertainment of the highest order, and to laugh a little, cry a little, and be transported to a realm of infinite charm and tenderness, one should not miss “Bitter Sweet.” At Blackball to-nignt “King of the Jungle” will be shown, and at Waiuta to-night, “Flying Devils” will be screened. CIVIC BAND DANCE. Thursday night brings something new for lovers of dancing. The above Band begin a series of weekly dances in the United Pavilion. Numerous requests have already been made for a modern and'old-time programme, and the Band Committee intend to cater for dancers’ tastes in that respect, thus pleasing everybody and so ensuring a large crowd and success. Each week will bring some new-nov-elty. No dull moments; a perfect floor; attentive M.C.; Billy Williams’ Orchestra, and—you will come up and see us—always.

MILITARY BALL The annual military ball held in Schaef’s Hall last evening, was a conspicuous success, there being a large attendance, including visitors from all over the Coast, and Volunteers and ex-servicemen in uniform. The Hall was appropriately decorated with bunting and greenery, and the floor, after a special preparation was in splendid order. All the arrangements were capably carried out, and a good supper was served. Ces. Williams and his Happiness Boys’ Dance Band supplied the music, keeping things merry until an early hour, and Mr. H. M. Petrie was a popular M.C. Lucky Spot dances during the evening were won by Jean Hughes and Mr. A. Lindbom, and Jean Duggan and Mr. J. Boucher. Members of the Ladies’ Committee, were Mesdames Hignett, black georgette and lace; Sweetman, blue marocain; Sweetman, black and scarlet velvet; Howat, blue floral crepe de chine; Parfitt, navy celanese; Jackson, navy crepe de chine; Crooks, blue organdi; Minchin, blue crepe de chine. Others present included: — Mesdames W. Meldrum, floral georgette; A. McKay, white windswept satin; P. Heslin, black satin; Gillingham, green elephant crepe; Washer, lemon crinkle crepe; Walton (Ross) black georgette; Fitzgerald, black lace; Adams, geranium crepe de chine; G. McKay, floral taffeta; Gough black satin; Wallwork, black satin. Misses Staines, white crepe satin; V. Peillon, lemon windswept satin; M. Cullen, green velvet; M. Burgoyne, velvet and lame; T. Duggan, green crepe; D. Pound, red crinkle crepe; S. Heslin, blue satin; J. Larking, white crinkle crepe; C. Brooks, flame velvet; T. Wood, red windswept satin; M. Jones, apricot satin; S. Greig, strawberry organdi; L. Frost, orange velvet; M. Frost, black velvet; D. Reed, blue ring velvet; D. Turtill, black net; P. Bond, cream floral taffeta; V. Manttan, blue floral taffeta; G. Higson, pink marocain; A. Hempseed, green velvet; E. East, pink lace; W. Hignett, black velvet; M. Herring, primrose windswept satin; J. Cullen, emerald lace; J. Hignett, black satin; M. Phillips, lavender velvet; E. Alexander, black taffeta; D. Sutton, flame satin; M. Stewart, white lace; A. Dunshea, blue organdi; B. Wise, green taffeta; L. Hughes,, black satin; M. Brown, pink organdi; V. Duncan, pink georgette; D. Blair, white lace; A. Kells, blue taffeta; C. Costello, green velvet; B. Williams, black and white marcella; D. Costello, pink and blue celanese; J. Kirkby, white crepe; H. Powell, blue crepe; R. Price, black and white velvet; M. Brown, black velvet; P. Hebley, pink georgette; E. Boddy, apricot crepe-de-chine; G. Musson, flame taffeta; E. Hannah, blue organdie; A. Reed, amethyst vel- I vet; C. Boddy, strawberry lace; E. Groom, black, and white satin; M. Goodall, black and white satin; M. Price, rose velvet; B. Reid (Methven) green satin; D. Robbins, pink or- : gandi; B. Low, brown velvet; G. 1 Hansby, primrose organdi; L. Harder,: •

windswept satin; M. Parker, blue satin. Messrs W. Meldrum, L. Wickes, J. Collins, J. Bluett, Gooderson, Bennett, J. Pender, B. Prescott, F. Thorpy, Nelson, Leach A. White, R. Quinn, Sheppard, P. Carroll, W., Heffernan, Lalor, J. Roberts, Cameron, Musson, Parfitt, Costello, Ogilvie, T. Anderson, Hempseed, J. Weir, J. O’Donnell, Blanchfield (2), J. Orr, D. Eggleton, A. Lindbom, W. Sequin, W. Moore, J. Browne, E. Good, M. Kennedy, T. Murtha, P. Afflick, C. Watson, I. Knowles, H. Hambleton, E. Coates, N. Adams, F. Sweetman, E. Brailsford, Gilbert (2), F. Evenden, Stevens, Cameron, Brown, Perkins, Marshall, Fountaine, Murray, Burrell, Green, Neill, Luff, McDonagh, (Westport), D. Ellis, L. Phillips, J. Carter, Khar (2), A. King, F. Lindbam, Hughes, E. Holmes, J. Guy, G. Kinsey, C. Wise, G. Caldwell, J. Manttan, Johnston, Williams, R. Donovan, H. Burns, M. Collett, Christensen, Hodgkinson, F. Smyth, Chunn, Crase, Knapp, Kiely, Sequin, L. Abbie, Ryan, McHugh, D. O’Connell, Furness, J. Auton. '