ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 December 1943, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—Finally To-night: ‘'All at Sea” and “Strange Alibi.” Tuesday: “One Night of Love.”

Grace Moore’s glorious voice is largely responsible for the success of “One Night of Love” commencing at the Opera House to-morrow. The metropolitan opera star plays what is virtually her life story, and into this is woven beautiful melody which will please all tastes. , The theme song “One Night of Love” has been on everybody’s lips; the enchanting Neapolitan air “Ciri Biri Bin” has also leapt in popularity since Miss Moore first sang it in the film. Bizet's “Habanera” from “Carmen,” she sings in a captivating manner: “The Last Rose of Summer” and the aria “One Fine Day” from ‘Madame Butterfly” will delight even the most rabid low brow and send the high brow into ecstasies for the sheer beauty of treatment. So much and so little from a star of such beauty, charm and talent. She has with her a splendid cast which includes Tullio Carminati, Lyle Talbot, Luis Alberni, Mona Barrie, and Jessie Ralph.

REGENT THEATRE—FinaIIy Tonight: “Jungle Book.” Tuesday: “Appointment in Berlin.”

“Appointment in Berlin,” the new and exciting spy .drama which commences at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday, brings to the screen an entirely different and unusually dramatic version of the machinations of the shrewd and adventurous members c!’ modern spy rings. George Sanders, British actor, is co-starred with Marguerite Chapman. Sanders plays the part of an R.A.F. commander who purposely falls into disgrace in his own country in order that he may ingratiate himself with a powerful Nazi group. Marguerite Chapman’s role is an unusual one fn that' she is a beautiful. German girl who must win the sympathy of her audience. Her refu-

tation of the Nazi party, her love for the British agent, and the discovery that the later has outwitted the Germans lead to a highly dramatic finish. The excellent supporting cast is headed by Gale Sondergaard and Onslow Stevens. LONG NIGHT DANCE Among the features of to-night’s dance at the United Pavilion are waltzing and foxtrot exhibitions by the 1942-43 champions. There will oe an excellent supper and first-class music, and a Monte Carlo will be included in the programme. CAROL SERVICE At. St. John's Presbyterian Church, last evening, the Choir, with Miss Evans organist and Mr E. F. Evans conductor, presented the following programme:—Carols, “On Christmas Day” and “Oh, Christmas Bells;” duet, Mrs Haglund and Miss Chisholm; solo, Mr K. Fehsenfeld; carols, “The Star of Bethlehem” (soloist, Miss C. Brown); “Gold. Frankincense and Myrrh.'” Solo, Mrs Haglund; anthems. “Drop Down Ye Heavens,” and “The Glory of the Lord.” A short sermon, commemorative of the Christmas season, was given by Mr D. Steedman. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT

At the Gospel Hall, Cobden, yesterday afternoon, the annual presentation of prizes and gifts was made to the Sunday School. The Superintendent (Mr W. McNeill) presided, and several parents and friends were present. The following programme was given:—“Come to the Saviour,” “Sweeter as the Days Go By,” Scholars; Psalm, Miss Crawford’s Class; “No Child is Too Little,” Miss Rowe’s Class; “Precious Holy Bible,” Scholars; '“Happy Little Children/’ Miss Hill’s Class; Psalms 139 and 40, Mr Frazer’s Class; “Jesus is Watching,” Scholars; “Sunbeams,” Miss Crawford’s Class; “Raindrops,” Julia Dickson; chorus, five girls Miss McNeil’s Class; Psalm 2y Mr Barton’s Class; “in the Street Bye-and-Bye,”

Scholars; duet, J. Ramage and D. Hitchcock; Psalm 46, Miss McNeil’s Class; “I'm So Happy.” Scholars: recitation, Christine Dickson; hymn, Mr Barton’s Class; verses, Miss Rowe’s Class; “He Lives, He Lives,” Scholars; “Wonderful Story,” Mr Frazer’s Class; Romans 10,9, Scholars; trio, D. Creighton, J. Howat, N.Hitchcock; duet, Grant and Christine Dickson; “I’m Listening In” and “Oh, He Loves Me,” Scholars; hymn, Miss McNeil’s Class; recitation, Margaret McNeill; solo, Janet McLean; solo, Ruvia Hughson; “Wide, Wide as the Ocean.” Scholars, Messrs H., Barton and. D. Frazer gave short addresses.