ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 June 1936, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler are co-starred in “Shipmates Forever,"

which is having a return screening at the Opera House to-night. The famous screen lovers appear in their most pretentious picture in "Shipmates Forever." a thrilling drama of midshipman life at the Nava! Academy at Annapolis. The traditional costumes of the Naval Academy are woven into the exciting plot which soars in suspense to the breath-taking climax when Powell dashes through flames and scalding steam to rescue a shipmate, and thereby wins a bride There is a talented supporting cast, including Lewis Stone, Ross Alexander. Richard (Dick.) Foran, Eddie AcuiT. John Arledge. Joseph Crehan, Robert. LigHL Martha Merrill, and Mary Treen. Included among the featureties is the coloured musical, “Memories and Melodies."

“CALM YOURSELF.”

Sparkling comedy is the keynote of "Calm Yourself," which comes tc the Opera House to-morrow. Robert Young and Madge Evans have the leading roles in the story, in which is answered the Question of what to do if suddenly unemployed. The swifL comedy-drama deals with a youngman who-, bounced out of his fiancee's father’s advertising firm, starts an agency of his own —“confidential services,” whose slogan is “Calm Yourself," and guarantees to handle any problem. This leads to the amusing situation enacted by Betty Furness, Ralph Morgan, Nat Pendleton, Hardie Albright, and others. Included in the supports are two comedies, one featuring Charlie Chase, and the other Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly.

REGENT THEATRE

Featuring fourteen of Hollywood’s most gifted child actresses, in support of Miriam Hopkins, Merle Oberon and Joel McCrea, “These Three,” which packed the Regent on Saturday night, will be screened finally to-night. The Canterbury Rugby representative team will bo the guests of the management at the screening to-night.

TO-MORROW’S DOUBLE STAR

Four stars of stage and screen are in featured roles in “The Eagle’s Brood,” which comes to the Regent Theatre to-morrow and Wednesday. Featured in the role of “Hopalong Cassidy,” famous Mulford fiction character’ 'is William Boyd, outdoor star, and in the role of “Johnny Nelson,” young frisky, pal of “Hoppy” is Jimmy Ellison, now western star. William Farnum, veteran star in the role of “El Toro,” famous bandit of the border, and Dorothy Revieris in the role of “Dolly,” queen of the Palace Dance Hall in Hell Centre, headquarters for a band of bad men. Included in the supporting case are Addison Richards, George Hayes, Frank Shannon, Paul Fix, Joan Woodbury and Al Lydell. “Car of Dreams” to be shown at the Regent to-morrow and Wednesday, is an airv romance in which tuneful songs allied to the romantic personality of Greta Mosheim affords an hour’s happy entertainment. The film is whimsically illogical, breezy, musical and spectacular.

THURSDAY—FRIDAY FEATURES

“I Give My Heart,” is one of the most remarkable pictures made in Britain. It is a screen version of the sensationally successful operetta, “The Dubarry.” “I Give My Heart is lav ishly produced and combines melody, romance and comedy. A lawyer who must divide his allegiance between his client, a notorious criminal, and the latter's wife, with whom he is in love, presents one of the characters in “The People’s Enemy.”

FIRE BRIGADE BALL.

The annual Fire Brigade Ball takes place to-morrow evening, in Schaef’s Hall. The committee have completed all the arrangements to meet the large attendance expected. The Marina Orchestra are supplying the music, while the programme will be mixed, old-time and modern. Members of the Fire Brigade will have charge of the floor. The ladies’ committee have arranged for the supper to commence at 10.30, which is on the ticket systemearly appearance, early supper. Kennedy’s ’bus will be in attendance, leaving for Karoro after the ball.

BACHELORS’ BALL

The bachelors’ ball, held in the Holland Memorial Hall at Mawheraiti, proved' an outstanding success, the hall being taxed to its capacity. The hall was transformed into a lovely setting of multi-coloured streamers, which formed the basis of a gay decorative scheme. Festoons of greenery which lined the walls, made a charming background for the pretty frocks. The Broadway Melody Boys’ Orchestra dispensed excellent music, the dance going with a swing till the early hours of the morning. A lucky one-step was won by Miss Eileen McLennan and partner, and a miniature Monte Carlo, by Miss McCarthy and partner. The committee were assiduous in their attention to arrangements. The ladies’ committee provided' a good supper, those responsible being Mesdames Reiha, Ross, Byrnes, Palmer, McVicar. Mr J. Somerville ably controlled the floor. Visitors were present from many parts of the district, including Big River, Greymouth, Waiuta and Bell Hill. Among the guests of the evening was Dr. Brokenshire (Waiuta). Among those present were:—-

Mesdames Reynolds, flame satin; McLennan, blue inarocain; E. Palmer, black satin beaute; Phil. Prendergast, green cloque;E. Chandler, pink crinkle crepe; Anderson, wine crepe; B. Bannan, amber crepe; G. Palmer, blue floral crepe-de-chine; Ross, navy georgette.

Misses Joyce Reiha, pink crinkle crepe; Kathleen McCarthy, flame pique silk; K. Doolan, blue georgette; Mary Doolan, white silk velvet; S. G. Topp, pink organdi; E. Chandler, pink satin taffeta; S. Matheson, green check; E. Quinn, maize satin; I. Coxall, blue marocain; M. Bradley, -blue crepe marocain R. Whyte, bottle green marocain; I. Bradley, blue crepe marocain; M. Heald, green lace; N. McVicar, lemon lace; J. Begg, red lace; E. McLennan, black georgette lace; D. Harrison, pink silk; K. McGrath, red tunic, black velvet skirt; E. Jones, green velvet; Kathleen McVicar, pink georgette;. Jean McVicar, green velvet; Myra Clarke, black satin, trimmed with white; L. Reiha, black satin; Doris White, black velvet; Rona

Curnow, blue organdi; V. Crooks, pink silk lace; Dulcie Hines, black satin; T. Eden, pink velvet; L(Waiuta), black satin lace; S. Ronchi, black lace; E. Ronchi, blue georgette; L. Harvey, black lace; R. Cuff, wine velvet; T. Waverung, black ring velvet Joyce Kidd (Atarau). red crepe-de-chiiie. Messrs Flynn, Robinson. Chandlers, hosier. Collis. Topp (3), MeVicar (21. B. Bannun, Byrne (2), T. Goodyear, C. Coxall, J. Byrne, W. Burnette A. Watson. Broadhurst, J. Somerville Warren, E. Chandler, R. Chandler, Crooks (3), A. Mclnroe, V. Adams. B. .Mirfin. O. Hoy, E. Murcott, J. Muir, N llaldine, P. Longman, A. Reiha, A. Sefton, T. McGlady, R. Griffin, Fitzgerald, M. Kennedy, W. Marsden, G. Eiersworth, G. Palmer, E. Palmer, J. r.oolan, J. Webber, R, Williams, G. Marsden, J. Horracks, E. Garth, O’Malley, R. Curnow, Cowan, T. Smith, E. Mitchel I, (’. Archer, J. Buckland, c. Reiha, G. Ronchi, B. Hempseed, R. Thorpe, It. Miliar, V. Denton, S. Trevor, L. Rodden, A. Linos, G. Ward, N. Alborn, G. Hunt, Robinson, T. Pfahlert, Mirfin, G. Byrne, F. Archer, A. Hogg, L. Harvey, P. Dellaca, Fatorni, L. Moore, R. Walker, Cooper (2), L. Dalziel, M. McPherson, M. O’Donnell, j. Clarke, I. Bagley, C. Stephens. J. McLennan, L. McLennan, R. Collins, C. Cowan, B. O’Malley, J. Pfahlert. J. Muir (Blackball), I. Clements (Waiuta), Dr. Brockenshire (Waiuta).

CHILDREN’S PARTY.,

On Saturday afternoon the Grey Main School Committee, assisted by the Home and School Association, and other helpers, held a successful children’s fancy dress party in Schaefs Hall. Mr J. Graham, headmaster, and staff were in attendance, and assisted towards the success of the gathering. Mr J. Smith was M.C., and led the children in community singing, music being supplied by Mr W. Williams’ orchestra. Items were also given by Master David Clarke (song), and Misses Pat. Gifkins, Laurel Boustridgo and Vonnie Goodall (sailor s hornpipe). During the grand march the fancy costumes were judged by Mrs A. IL Wilde, her awards being as lollow:— Best dress; Chrissie McKenzie and' Keith Batty (Bride and Bridegroom). Special prizes lor best dresses: Betty and Peggy Clasper (Two Little Girls in Blu,e). Most original; Wilfred Harding (Fireman); Irene Cumming (Cigarette Girl); Pat Bentley (Mickey Mouse); Thelma Wesley (Fairy Sunshine); Betty Gifkins (Winter); Graeme Batty (Sailorman)Harry Gilbert (Tramp); Willie Williams (Cook). Special prizes:— Joan Randall, Alf. Jackson, Rosamond Heinz, Phyllis Nott, Noelene Green, Jewell Balchin, Melva Newton, Graham Patterson.

Refreshments for the children and adults -were supplied by the ladies’ committee and assistants. Tho Chairman of the Committee, Mr A. E. Morgan, thanked those present for their co-operation in making the function a success. He invited the adults present to attend the meeting of the jubilee committee on Wednesday evening next. Mr G. Batty also returned thanks on behalf of the committee.