AMUSEMENTS.

Grey River Argus, 25 September 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE — TO-NIGHT. “SORRELL & SON.” Herbert Brenon’s mighty production “Sorrell & Son” which was shown to an extra large audience at the Opera House last evening, will be screened again to-night for the final time. This is the one great picture you cannot afford to miss. WEDNESDAY. “PALS FIRST ” DOLORES DEL RIO IN STELLAR ROLE. Dolores Del Rio, much heralded screen beauty, is seen in a stellar role, opposite, Lloyd Hughes, in the new First National comedy-drama, “Pals First” which come3 j; t.o the Opera. House mat ineo and night, on Wed nos'd ay. Mi s Del Rio’s rise to prominence is bne of the most phenomenal in Hollywood annals. A few short months ago she had not even contemplated a I

screen career. The beautiful star is one of the richest heiresses in Mexico. “Pals First” has to do with the adventures oi three crooks, one of whom i masquerades as the owner of an an- ? ccstral southern home of aristocracy. 1 With his two crook pa’s, he is wel- ■ corned as the returned master of the establishment. * The film boasts one of the best sur prise endings of the season. The tab ‘ les are not only reversed, but turned upside down. ’ Lloyd Hughes, Alec Francis a\id Geoiige Cooper, as the triumvirate of yeggmen carry the male honours of the production, supported by a strong cast of favourites. The story is from the novel by Fran< is Perry Elliott Edwin Carewe directed. Tn play and book form, “Pals First” , achieved immense popularity. GRAND POSTER BALL. To-night the Town Hall will be the 1 Mecca for dancers, lovers of coloured lights and attractive costumes. Originally conceived to raise money for l Lodge purposes only, the appeal of Plunket workers for funds did not pass ). the organisers of the - 1.0.0.F.N.Z. unheard, and it was decided to put addi-

tional energy into their efforts and make the ball a huge success and to hand half the profits to the Plunket Society. When organisers plan, committees work, and public respond as on this occasion, there can only be one result. The monster big parade takes place in the Town Hall at 9 p.m., and with coloured lights, harmonious settings, the record number of poster costumes should make a scene I worthy of the working committee’s efforts, to give vjalue for patronage. ! Provision has boon made that every 1 costume in the grand march will be : seen by onlookers upstairs. The music, supper, and floor will be all of the »same high standard as the balance of the attractions. DANCING CLASS. The usual weekly dancing class will not be held thifc Wednesday in the Druids’ Hall owing to the committee? concentrating their efforts on the Grand Poster Ball. A long night dance will he held instead on Wednesday. 3:d October. Williams’ orchestra will supply the music, while the ladies’ committee are in charge of the supper.