AMUSEMENTS.

Grey River Argus, 28 November 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT

LON CHANEY - IN “THE ROAD TO MANDALAY.”

Gruesome and gripping! This describes Lon Chaney’s latest—and perhaps his greatest incursion into the field of bizarre stories and fantastic make-up, “The Road to Mandalay,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s exotic mystery drama of the Orient, playing at the Opera House to-night only. The story is mysterious and thrilling. It holds an audience breathless with the audacity of its plot; with the remarkable characterisation of Chaney, the sinister sauveness of Kamiyama Sojin as the tiger-like Oriental gangster, with padded paws that conceal daggers of steel; with the compel ling performance of Owen Moore as the derelict naval officer who achieves regeneration through his own sense of shame. Nothing of this is stilted; it is appalingly realistic. Lois Moran plays the daughter with superb artistry, and Henry B. Walthall gives a wonderfully artistic performance as the priest. M. 8.0.8. TENNIS DANCE. The Daylight Saving Bill, recently come into force, should but make things all the merrier at the Columba Hall to-morrow night, on the occasion of the M. 8.0.8. Tennis Dance, for that extra hour of daylight will give dancing an added zest. However, even without this, the success of the dance is assured, for who has been to an M. 8.0.8. dance and not enjoyed it? Very few. Everything will be working to make this a dance of dances. BJaketown Orchestra dealing out the latest hits, mirror-like floor, novelty dances ami sumptuous supper, what more could be wanted? The proceeds are to go to help build another tennis court, so the object alone should ensure a record attendance. Flannels are optional. BAND CORONATION. An vent (hat is awaited with much pleasurable anticipation is the corun- ■ ation ceremony in conn ction with the ; successful Queen Carnival recently concluded. The promoters have gone 10 a great dial of trouble and expense to pr sent a fresh class and spectacular display. Beautiful dresses, coloured electric lights with the fairest of Greymouth girls taking part, will form a part of this wonderful spectacle. This side of the coronation festival is controlled by Mr. 11. Swen y of Christchurch. Mr. Swcney is the popular producer of the principal functions of this nature in Canterbury and comes with a great reputation. The script of this ceremony has beue specially written by Miss Moua Tracy, New Zealand’s most popular writer, and the wording most beautiful, will not lose anything in recitation by the Lord High Chancellor (Mr. J. W. Greenslade and the Court Herald (Mr. T. Tarrant) I.(th gentlemen being cultured elocutionists. Trumpet fanfares will bi specially played by selected players from the Band. The Queen will b ciowlned as “ Brittania’ ’ amidst « Drill ant court, brilliantly attired 'B all the latest costumes and court effects. The crowning party being specially robed ,and v ill consist of Court chamberlains, buglers, swordbearers, orb, sceptre and crown biai ers. The throning of Princess Doreen Mcßrearty and Princess Lera McMasters will precede that of the Queen, and each will b M a brilliant ft p ctacle. After the crowning cere monv various members of the committees will be presented to llei Majo tv and knighted for .services rendered to the carnival cans'. Eng11 h, Irish and Scotch dances will be followed by a slave dance, in which the dancing slaves present fruit and winos to the Royal party. The first portion of the 1 ntertainment will be stiged by Mr. McAuley’s pupils. The great successes attained by the talented punils is sufficient proof that a first class en+ertainment will be pre-sent,-d to patrons. To commemorate the carnival, a magnificent coronation souvenir" programme illustrated by photos of the Queen and Princess and Band has been prepared and will be on sale. The box plan is now op 'u nt Webleys. As this entertainment is assured of a packed house, patrons ar advised to book early. The prices are 2/- and 1/-. plus booking fe s.