AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 13 October 1926, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOOSE. MATINEE TO-DAY. When ‘‘The Live Wjire” a First National picture starring Johnny Hines reaches the screen at the rnatince al the Opera House to-day and again i< night, its patrons will not. only be able to view one of the cleverest comedies of the year, but they will be treated to the added pleasure of secone of the most realistic circus scenes ever filmed. The comedian gathered together a host of wellknown circus stars to lend real atmosphere to the circus sequences. Ail the big attractions- of the famous saw dust ring aro shown and include aside from the trained animals and daredevil performers, such freaks as the bearded ]>dy, the armless wonder, the eight-foot' giant, the smallest man in the world, the wild man, the legless girl and the 500 pound lady. Johnny Hines, the popular comedian who is in ‘‘The Live Wire” is the latest addition to the bndliant galaxy of First National stars. There are few .screen players wth such a large following as Hines can boast of, and “The Live Wire” will serve to augment greatly his list of admirers. Did you ever sec the elephants play ball? You’ll be able to answer tha t question in the affirmative if you go and sec “The Live Wire,” starring Johnny Hines. It’s an exciting game and productive of much laughter. MALE CHOIR. I The second ami final concert cf the 1926 season was given by the Greymouth Male Choir at the Town Hall last evening. There was a large audience which warmly received the fine programme submitted. The choir were hoard in a number of delightful items including ‘‘The Beleaguered” (Sullivan), “Rataplan” (de Rille), “The Sword of Ferrara” (Bullard), “The Anvil” (Adam), “Simple Simon” (Jackman), which was encored, ‘‘The ‘Deathless Army” (Trotere) and “The United Band” (Otto). The baton was wielded by Mr Savage in place of Nfr Smith, who sang as a tenor. Mr Ben nett journeyed from Christchurch to take part. Mrs Corrie Aslin McLaren also of Christchurch, was heard in soprano solos, which drew forth loud ap plauso from the audience. Tier first number “Roberto o tu die Avoro” was enthusiastically received and in response to demands for an encore she sang “Songs that are Brightest.” She also gave Gounod’s “Ave Maria” with a violin obligato by Mr E. J. Aptcd and had to respond with two other numbers. A vocal trio ‘‘Aly Lady, I the Countess” by Misses Warnes, Adkins and Coburn was a pleasing nnm|ber as was also a duct “Beauty’s 'Eyes” by Miss Warnes and Miss Adkins, in place of Miss Drake, with a violin obligato by Miss AT. Fletcher Other items which were much appreciated were an instrument trio ‘‘Au de Ballot” by Misses Fletcher, Coburn and Martin and a song “Fill the Bowl” by Air J. C. Macey. The role of accompanist for the evening vas ably filled by Miss L. Higgins and in the instrumental number by Aliss Borgia AlcSherry.