AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 3 June 1933, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—MATINEE AND EVENING. “SPLINTERS IN THE NAVY.” a Good comedy. “ Splintes in the Navy’,’’ with that very funny comedian, Sydney Howard, and splendid supporting cast, will be screened at this afternoon’s matinee and evening. The next chapter of the Serial will be screened at the matinee only. SUNDAY NIGHT. “Bracelets” heads the programme to be screened on Sunday night. Pro ceeds ae devoted to the Mayor’s Unemployment Fund. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. “JEWEL ROBBERY.” William Powell and Kay Francis are featured in “Jewel Robbery,” to be screened on Monday and Tuesday. BLACKBALL TO-NIGHT. “Burnt Offering” will be screened at Blackball to-night, and “Splinters in the. Navy” on Sunday night.

RUNANGA TO-NIGHT. “Cougorilla” will be screened at Runanga to-night. WALLSEND SUNDAY. “Sookey’’ and “Broken Wing’’ will be screened at Wallse.nd on Sunday night. REEFTON CATHOLIC BALL. (Tn Friday night next. Reefton will be <‘U fete when the Reefton Catholic bnl] will be hold at the Crifrion Theatre. Novelty dances will assist to make up a splendid programme, whilst a dainty supper will be served. Steel’s (Greyinouth’) orchestra will dispense their usual pleasing music. DEBUTANTES’ BALL. Nover has an entertainment of this kind been attempted with such thoroughness and magnitude on the West :Coast, as the Debutantes’ Ball that i> to be held in the Town Hall, on Tues’day, June 13th. The project has assumed such large proportions that a | wireless broadcast of the nature of the pageant and of th*' dresses worn by the female members of the assemblage will be given The gathering will be distinguished by the presence of the Right Rev. Dr. Brodie. Bishop of Christchurch, who will receive the debutantes. The general arrangements are in the hands of Mrs L. E. Hogg, whose ability in organising such functions is sufficient guarantee of its success. The supper will be in keeping with the grand scale of the entertainment, and to this end Mrs F. M. Dennehy and Mrs J. O’Brien, at the head of the Ladies’ Committee, will present a fare that would not disgrace a royal levee. Congenial surroundings are

conducive to merriment, and it is the intention of Mrs J. W. Hannan to sur pass her previous achievements, il that is possible, in the decoration oi the hall. Mrs E. McDonnell and Mr; 11. James have intimate*! that about thirlv debutantes will make theii debut, and that the arrangements fo th*' presentation ar*’ calculated I* make an indelible impression on thos* present. To ensure the maxiinun amount of comfort for patrons, heatiiq apparatus will be installed. A spec ially prepare*! floor and two *‘xcellen orchestras will ensure the dancers o th*' moans of a perfect night s enjoy PIRATES’ DANCE.

Over on** hundred couples were unanimous in their praise ot the manner in which the Pirate Football < lub controlled last Saturday’s jazz and old time dance at Herb. Moore s Cabaret, and it is the intention of the Committee controlling this popular function to make to-night (Saturday) a really big night of genuine fun and frolic. Ladies’ and gentlemen’s coats, hats, etc., will bo taken care of by th*' Committee for the small sum of 3d. Steel’s Orchestra of five instruments will supply the music. ami Mr W. Rvan will be in charge of the floor.