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Greymouth Evening Star, 21 January 1939, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT MONDAY MATINEE DAILY at 2.15. Tense drama blazes from the screen in M.G.M’s new triumph: Spencer Tracy. “THEY GAVE HIM A GUN.” Franchot Tone —Gladys George — “THEY GAVE HIM A GUN.’’ Here is red blood melodrama of the conflict of life and love that follows in the wake of war. (Recommended by Censor for Adults) SUNDAY SUNDAY Ralph Forbes —Alice Moore: “WOMAN AGAINST THE WORLD.” (Recommended by Censor for Adults) (Proceeds in aid of Mayor’s Unemployment Fund). TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Final Appearance. On the Stage—ln Person. TEX MONTANA, Australia’s greatest Hill-Billy entertainer. TEX MONTANA'wiII 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 (Jan. 27), Ikamatua, with “GOLD DIGGERS OF 1937.” (Approved for Universal Exhibition).

RUNANGA TO-NIGHT. “VICTORIA THE GREAT.” (Approved for Universal Exhibition). RUNANGA SUNDAY , “LAND WITHOUT MUSIC” And “RADIO LOVER.” (Both Approved for Universal Exhibition.) DUNN'S AMUSEMENT CARNIVAL COMPANY. LAST DAY TO-DAY. 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. DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! <QCHAEF’S HALL, To-night (Sat.). Melody Boys’ Dance Band. An enjoyable time assured. TYANCE, PAROA HALL, TOU NIGHT (Saturday). Good supper. Arn. Beck’s music. 1/- and 2/-. (Paroa Queen). MOANA REGATTA CLUB.

"FOLLOWING events will be held * TO-MORROW (Sunday):— 1.30: Boys’ Rowing for Saunders Cup. 1.45: Ladies’ Rowing for McKenzie Handbag. 2.0: Sailing Race for M. Molloy Cup (18ft.) 2.30: Men’s Rowing for Kennedy Cup. Ladies’ Rowing Race for Stent Necklace will be held on February 4. F. KLEMPEL, Secretary. BLACKBALL SPORTS CLUB. IgECOND ANNUAL MEETING. BLACKBALL DOMAIN. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1939. £l5O IN ™ ZES £l5O PROGRAMME: 1. Second-class Handicap Chop, 13in, of £l5: Ist Prize £lO, 2nd £3, 3rd £2. Norn. 6/-. Accept. 4/-. 2. Upright Chop, 12in., of £22. Kelly axe to fourth man in final, donated by John Burns, Ltd.: Ist Prize £l5, 2nd £5, 3rd £2. Norn 10/-. Accept. 5/-. 3. Blackball Handicap, of £5O; 14inlogs: Ist Prize £4O, 2nd £7, »rd £3. Nom. 30/-. Accept. 10/-. (Plumb Axe to fourth competitor in final, donated by Ashby Bergh). Red Pine Logs to be used for these events. No nomination accepted unless accompanied by nomination

4. 100 Yards Footrace: For amateur competitors only. 5. 220 Yards Footrace: For amateur competitors only. 6. Bike Race, from Grey mouth to Blackball, of £l4: Ist Prize £lO, 2nd £3, 3rd £1- Nominations close January 28. 7. Secondary School Boys’ 100 Yards Championship. 8. Tug-o’-War. Teams of five. Sweepstake and £1 added by Sports Club. 9. Married Ladies’ Race. Trophies. 10. Single Ladies’ Race. Trophies. 11. Baby Show. Six months and under. Over six months and under 12 months. Ist Prize in each class £l/1/-. , . 12. Clay Bird Shooting: First shoot West Coast Championship. A valuable Silver Cup to the winner. Nom. 5/-- Second Shoot Handicap:’ £5/5/- to the winner. Nom. 5/-. Nominations close on ground. 13. Pillow Fight. 14. Ladies’ Nail Driving Contest.

15. Local Single Men’s 100 Yards. 16. Local Married Men’s 100 Yards. 17. Stepping Competition. Numerous Other Events. NOMINATIONS FOR CHOPPING EVENTS CLOSE JANUARY 26 DEFINITELY. Side Shows Galore —Soft Drinks. Ice Creams —Tea Rooms. DON’T FORGET THE BALL IN THE EVENING. B. F. CONNORS, Secretary. P/*—Gent’s British-built Bicycle: *'• Guaranteed tyres; complete, 4 ready for the road.—Geo. Kitchlngham,