ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 September 1945, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE— -Finally To-night It'Ain’t ’Hay. To-morrow: The Hour Before the Dawn. A woman as dangerous as she is beautiful—as treacherous as she s enchanting—as evil as she is fascmathw Such is the portrait of Veronica Lake as the ruthless Dora man ’in Somerset Maugham s bestSn« novel, “The Hour Before the Dawn/’ commencing at the Opeia House to-morrow, co-staiung Fra chot Tone and featuring Henry Stephenson and Binnie Barnes. The story revolves arou^_£fA? n chot Tone, who, by reason of certain inhibitions, is more oi less.a con h appeal is findsT almost impossible to obtain which it is necessary to.find unae the terms of his appeal. H°wecei, n finally succeeds, and is a ] > but complications arise when Miss Lake, who becomes his wife, dec ides to become active as a ?. a / e / v birth. Nazis, she being Austrian by bm. Air raids commence ovei umgiaiiu and Veronica sets fire to. a hay field to guide the raiders. Sheus seen by small boy, who reports it to hei hus bnnd The picture ii om neie reaches a dramatic climax, with Tone taking matters into his hands in dealing w / h n hl // e lf whole from such a situation the wnoie course of his life is changed.

REGENT THEATRE.— Finally Tonight: “Hail the Hero.” Commencing Friday. The Climax,” starring Susanna f oster, Turban Bey and Boris Karloff. Packed with dra ® o coromance and song The ‘ starring Susanna Fostei, Tuihan ney and Boris Karloff commences^ at the Regent Theatre on Friday. The stoiy is set against the background of the opera, where the spectacular scenes are enhanced by ma A nl L c^ t us rnlour “The Climax is the suspense ful story of a an n^° murder in a passion of thwaited lov , ■ind °’ot away with it only to nna i liter he must kill « havi"dS. SuppStinJ gifs Forter in her singing roles .s George Dolenz.

“THE COUNTRY GIRL.” Tn view of past experiences in coping with large numbers or chil-m-nn the Greymouth branch of tne ps A which is featuring the Greymouth’ Operatic Societ/s musical Xmdv “The Country Girl’ m a SSo/’of six nights and two matipees. i,“ n ,“pTtoensu?e h?t a .11 country Sfeol children will be*4 provided for in seating accommodation at the matinee on Wednesday, September 26. Mucnol onurse will deoend on school teacn cvs and'the children themselves m making early application for bookings for parties, etc. This is a cie iightful and refreshing type> oj enfrrtninment and is most suitable 101 cMldi™ a" well as adults. The production is coming along and the producer (Mi ; Len ivic Glashan) and the musical dnectoi (Mr William Ford) have no fear of the outcome of the efforts of .^ he £ raising local performeis in then efforts to give a bright and wholesome interpretation of this delightful musical comedy. The presentation of “The Country Girl should be a fitting victory celebration finale on the part of the Greymouth branch of i the R.S.A.

R.S.A. DANCE Dance-lovers will be pleased to know that as from Saturday night the local branch of the R.S.A. will be running weekly dances in tne Greymouth "Town Hall. A. strong committee comprising returned men ol the present war will, be in control, and all proceeds will be devoted to building an up-to-date R.S.A. club room and dance hall which will not only prove an asset to the town, but will eventually be the means of raising funds to assist unfortunate Diggers and their dependants. Roll up and support a worthy cause. Dancelovers of Greymouth, get behind the returned boys and show your appreciation of their efforts on your behalf. Whether you walk, travel by car or bus, or just decided to “pop in” for a dance after the pictures, you will find the Town Hall within easy reach, and everyone welcome. Al! tastes will be catered for. ■ Lucky Spot and Monte Carlo dances will be on the programme, and the best of music will be available. Be in, folks. You’re in for a good show right in the centre of the town. IKAMATUA- BALL The annual ball of the Ikamatua Golf Club was held recently and despite the bad weather conditions was an outstanding success, approximately 200 couples attending including visitors from Hokitika, Greymouth, Waiuta, Reefton, Nelson and Christchurch. Music by Rene Jacobs (Hokitika), and Adelphi Dance Band (Blackball), supplied continuous music. The hall had been decorated by an enthusiastic committee. Mr. S. Brand and Mr. H. Steel made efficient M.’sC. A £l/1/- Monte Carlo was won by Mr. and Mrs. W. Blackie and a £l/1/- Lucky Spot by Mr. and Mrs. A. Hill (Reefton). Supper was served.