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Greymouth Evening Star, 20 January 1939, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT, SATURDAY, MONDAY. MATINEE DAILY at 2.15. M.G.M’s. thrilling drama packed with dynamite. Spencer Tracy. “THEY GAVE HIM A GUN.” Franchot Tone—Gladys George—- ■ “THEY GAVE HIM A GUN.” Here is red blood, rapid-fire melodrama, a story of war —yet it is more than that, it is an impressive reflection of war’s aftermath and the scar it leaves on human hearts. (Recommended by Censor for Adults) Shorts include News Reel, Fitzpatrick Traveltalk, Pete Smith Specialty, TO-NIGHT, ALSO TO-MORROW (Saturday)—Matinee and Night. On the Stage—Personal Appearance: TEX MONTANA, Famous Singing Cowboy, heralded as Australia’s greatest Hill-Billy entertainer, accompanying himself with his Piano-Accordeon.

Patrons wishing to do so, may hand in requests to the Management as early as possible. Autograph books will be signed at the matinee to-mor-row (Saturday). TEX MONTANA will appear at the Princess Theatre, Hokitika, on MONDAY & TUESDAY, and Blackball on WEDNESDAY. WEST COAST AMUSEMENTS Country Circuit will commence screening: Monday, Kumara; Tuesday, Barrytown; Wednesday, Nelson Creek; Thursday, Moana; Friday (.Tan. 27), Ikamatua, with “GOLD DIGGERS OF 1937.” /Approved for Universal Exhibition). DUNN'S AMUSEMENT CARNIVAL COMPANY. ONLY TWO MORE DAYS: TO-DAY (Friday) AND SATURAY. Location :::: VICTORIA PARK. —Merry-go-round —Hoop-la —Shooting Gallery —Chocolate Shies —Darts and numerous other amusements. FUN FOR ALL, YOUNG AND OLD. All the Fun of the Fair. SHOWING NIGHTLY FROM 7.30. COBDEN CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Burns supper, to-night (fh.), in Cobden School Gym., 8 o’clock prompt. Admission 3/-. A. McLEAN, Hon. Sec.

[Q.RAND GARDEN PARTY (In Aid Cobden Queen), AT MRS. TROTT’S RESIDENCE, COBDEN, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). Stalls, Baby Show, Afternoon Tea, Highland Dancing, Exhibition March by Piper David Boyle, Novice Jig (10 and under), Fling (12 and under), Hornpipe (under 12), Sean Triubhais, Open Sword Dance; Open Sean Triubhais, Highland Fling (10 and under). DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! iQCHAEF’S HALL, To-morrow (Sat.) Melody Boys’ Dance Band. An enjoyable time assured. TRANCE, PAROA HALL, TO-MOR-JL7 ROW (Saturday). Good supper. Arn. Beck’s music. 1/- and 2/-. (Paroa Queen). DON’T FORGET! "KTGAHERE RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB’S GRAND NEW YEAR BALL, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). Good Supper. Novelties Galore. Marley’s Orchestra. Usual prices 3/- and 2/-. A. GIBSON, Secretary. QURF Club’s Long Night Dance, Blaktown Hall, Monday. Plenty of novelties, Monte Carlo, Lucky Spot. Williams’s full orchestra. Prices: Gents 1/6, Ladies 1/6.

WSST COAST OLD BOYS’ SOCIAL has been POSTPONED until SATURDAY, January 28. GREYMOUTH AMATEUR|ATHLETIC CLUB. SPORTS MEETING. VICTORIA PARK ::: GREYMOUTH. SATURDAY, JANUARY 28. at 2 p.m. Canterbury, Buller and West Coast Teams. OVER SIXTY VISITING ATHLETES. Running Events: 100yds. Men’s Hep., 220yds. Men’s Hep., 440yds. Men’s Hep., 880yds. Men’s Hep., One Mile Men’s Hep., 120yds. Hurdles Hep. Trophies valued at Ist £l/10, 2nd 15/-, 3rd 7/6. Nominations 1/6. Junior Running Events: 100yds. Junior Hep., 880yds. Junior Hep. Trophies valued at Ist £l, 2nd 10/-. 3rd 5/-. Nominations 1/-. Field Events: High Jump Men’s Hep.; Discus, Men’s Hep. Trophies valued at Ist £l. 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Nominations 1/-.

Ladies’ Events: 50yds. Hep., 100yds. Hep. Trophies valued at Ist £l, 2nd 10/- 3rd 5/-. High Jump. Trophies valued at Ist £l, 2nd 10/-. Nominations 1/-. Schoolbovs: Schoolboys’ Races, 100 yds. and 440yds. Trophies Ist and 2nd. Post entry. Relays: Inter-Club Men, Inter-Club Ladies; Secondary Schools (4 men x 110 yards each). Post entrj'. Cycling Events: Half-mile Hep., One Mile Hep., Two Miles Hep. Trophies valued at Ist £l/10/-, 2nd 15/-, 3rd 5/-. Nominations 1/6. Afternoon Tea —Sweet Stalls. ENTRIES CLOSE wtih the Secretary on TUESDAY, January 24. Admission 1/6 & 1/-. Children free. E. B. E. TAYLOR, Hon, Sec.