AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 15 February 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA .HOUSE—MATINEE AND EVENING. A BRITISH PRODUCTION. “BLACK COFFEE.” The story: The formula for the high explosive discovered by Sir Claud Amory had been st'olen, aud Hercule Poirot, celebrated French detective, was called in by the inventor to investigate the theft. Sir ('laud, wishing to avoid a scandal, and believing (hat one of the household was guilty of the theft, afforded the culprit an o’portunity -of returning the formula before the arrival o,f Poirot. “Put, the foimula on the table while the light is out and I shall be satisfied.” When (he light was again switched o u the formula was still missing, but. Sir Claud lay dead in his study. Investigation and analysis proved that Sir ('laud had been poisoned by hyoscine taken in his coffee. Suspicion appeared to rest with equal weight upon three of the household, but the astute mind (wf Poirot rejected the obvious. JU probed ni'ore deeply than the official police. Ho concluded that both the theft and the murder were the work of a callous and cunning mind. Skilfully and swiftly he unmasked the vidian, solving a difficult problem by clever deduction BLACKBALL—TO NIGHT. “'l'he Purchase J’l’icc'’ will no icrecned to-night. Solo Recital ODDFELLOWS' HALL To-night at 8 o’clock those members of the Civic Band who intend competing in the solo section at the Dunedin Contest, will each render their items. Miss K. Gieseking, the official accompaniste, will preside at the piano. This event will be a ifovelty, as far as Greymotith is concerned, and. while giving an idea of the splendid talent available, will also serve as a try-out for the soloists in public, as most of the performers will be making their first appearance on a public platform. Sixpence is all that is being asked for admission, and everyone is invited to be present. The concert will open with the quartette, “Mendelssohn,” and will be followed by a cornet solo, “On the Banks of Allan Water,” by Reg. Rudhall; Boys’ Class Cornet Solo, “(). Lovely Night,” by Ron. McMas|ter; Trombone Solo, “Crystal Palace,” by \\ r m. Sundbye; Bass Solo, “The Bellringer,” by A. Agnew-; Boys’ Class Cornet Solo. Lovely Night,’’ by Keith McMaster; Euphonium Solo, “Les Bluets,” by A. Stent: Soprano Cornet Solo, “Silver Threads among the Gold,” by Frank McHugh; Boys’ Class Trombone Solo, “The A’illage Blacksmith.” by Rex Tomkies; Horn Solo. “In My Cottage,” by Robt. McMaster Cornet Solo. “Edelweiss,” by Angus McMasST. JOHN’S FLOWER. SHOW. Considered by many to be one of the best shows of the. season, the St. John’s Flower Show at St. John’s Hall. Tainui Street, this afternoon, will be the rendezvous of flower lovers from all parts of the district. The Committee are making a special feature of the decorative section, and it is safe to predict that the display of gladioli, dahlias, sweet peas and perennials by local competitors will be the most attractive for many years past. The trojdiies for competitors are on view in Mr O. McLean’s window. MISS BURGOYNE’S DANCING SCHOOL. Miss Mavis Burgoyne, the only West Coast holder of a New Zealand Dance Championship, has resumed teaching at her studio, Mayfair Buildings, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. Pupils may enrol for Quick Step, Tango, Slow Foxtrot. Old Time Dances, Classical, Operatic, Character, American Tap and Buck and National Dancing. Miss Burgoyne’s National dancing championship successes include two N.Z., two North Otago, two Otago, and one North Canterbury, also the Hope Cup, Dunedin Rose Bowl and Black and White Cup. The victories of this talented young lady’s ptipils include the Sutherland Cup, Dunedin Cup, and Harley Cup (two years), whilst the Snodgrass Cup was annexed by Miss Jessima Holt, a pupil eleven years old, at Motueka on January Ist last. SCHOOL OF DANCING. Miss Dorothy Thwaites, principal of the Greymouth School of Dancing, has recommenced dancing classes at the Druids’ Hall, Tainui Street, Greymouth, and at Hokitika. At Reefton her class re-opened on Monday, February 13. Miss Thwaites, for the purpose of keeping thoroughly conversant with the very latest creations in the dancing world, has recently studied under Mr Vincent Agnew, of Sydney, who is on a visit to New Zealand; and under Mr Stan Lawson, the well known (dancer and producer of musical comedy. The noted success of her pupils is sufficient guarantee of Miss Thwaites’ ability to impart a thorough knowledge of the art of dancing.