AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 19 August 1931, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSJJ—MATINEE AND EVENING. “LIGHINING.” Oomedy vacs wii-h drama iu ■ ‘ Ldglii/iuu,’ ’■ W ill Bogers ’ latest -b ex ( iMovAeiLOiie picture to bfr screened at I tuns aiternoon/s matinee and eveniug f . • • i • As the habitually idle whimsical old /tippler and ‘‘-Uigmnin i Bill Junes,” Kogere, has a role that ■excels his nemarkaibiy characterizaI lions in “They Had To See Paris,” and “bo This Is London.” ’ Bogers does not rip open the div* ei’ce evilj, but pokes good fu n at it-1 ’ll is, perhaps, the best entertainment! The screen has produced, its direc -.rien is masterful for which much cred jit is due King, who reduced '‘ • Tok *abile Daivijd, ” “ .Dallas ’ ’ iand “The Winning of Barbara 'Worth..” A supporting cast, heajded by Louise Dressier, contributes much to I the success of the picture. Miss Drcs- ’ A’er portrays “ Light nin’s'” wife and while famous for her met her roles, j I gijves a pdrf’or|man.ce that surpasses ’all previous efforts. Others are Helen iColia-i, youngest daughter of George M. Cohen, who makes her screen delb ut in thisi picture, Joel McCrea,; ]Jason Richards, Luke Cosgrave, I Frank CSajmpeau, J. M. Kerrigan, Ruth Warren, Sharon Lynn, Joyce Compton, Repel Bell and Ohariotto ' Walker. BLACKBALL—TO-NIGHT.

“GREAT MEADOW.” “Great Meadow.” will bd screened at Blackball to-night and Thursday. THE MERRYMAKERS. j A genuinely-amusing evening’s entertainment is promised all those who I attend the Merrymakers’ concert to be held in the Town Hall to-morrow! (Thursday) evening, and comedy and noveltv nnmbers never before presented in. Greymouth, assure that ‘he humorous side of the programme will appeal to all. First among the novelty items must be ranked the item to be given by Robot, the Mechanical Man, who will mofst amusingly and interestingly demonstrate his ability to accomplish everything that any human can do. Another novelty item will be an exhibition of weight-lifting by Mr A. Pratt, whose past performances have been so popular. Mr Jackson will be heard in a novelty instrumental i*em that is bound to appeal, and the ever-popular Wilde and Coll will give two screamingly funny items. A mouth-organ solo will be rendered by Mr D. Galbraith. The serious side of the programme has by no means been neglected, and dancing numbers by Miss Patti Marshall Miss Dorothy Thwaites, and ballet, of six, and vocal numbers by such well-known vocalises as Miss Nita Hopkin?, Mr J. Duffy, and Mrs Moss will provide lovers of music with a feast of entertainment. A trombone solo w»ll be given by Mr Bell, and Mr I. Nelson will also entertain. So interesting a programme has not been presented in Greymouth for some time, and those in search of an enjoyable evening can do no better than attend .the Merrymakers, at the Town Hall on Thursday.

HOCKEY ON SKATES. To-morrow evening Pirates and Athletic will try conclusions at McKane’s Hall, in what is practically a semi-final of the hockey on skates competition. Athletic team will be: Smith, Phillips, Quinn (2), Robinson, O’Connor, and Blanchfield. Emerg., Dimond. WELCOME BALL FOR MAORI ALL BLACKS The coming annual ball of the West Coas' Rugby Union, at which the Maori touring team will be officially 1 welcomed to Greymouth, promises to | be by far the most enjoyable event of the season. An excellent dance programme, specially arranged to sut old and young, has been prepared, and wTI be in the capable hands of Messrs I Petrie and Scott, whose abilities as I M’sC. are widely knnwn. The music | will be supplied by Williams’ popular i orchestra of five instruments, while nothing more could be desired in the | supper arrangements, which ate in the : hands of a very capable and experienc- I ed ladies’ committee. The presence of j the Maoris will add to the pleasure > of th occasion, and many lovers of | I dancing are eagerly looking forward to next Tuesday, when they will “trip he light fantastic” on the perfect : floor of Schaef’s new hall.