AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 14 May 1935, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES TO-NIGHT. The reception given to the artists of Scott and Field’s Vaudeville Coy., the Opera House last night, showed quite clearly that vaudeville is just as popular to-day as ever. Every item was well received and drew forth rounds of applause from a large and well-satisfied audience. The show will be repeated again to-night in conjunction with the final screening of “Wild Cargo.” This realistic picture really catches on. RUNANGA—TO-NIGHT. “Little Man What Now” will be shoiwn at Runanga to-night. WEDNESDAY. “WHOM THE GODS DESTROY.” Dealing with the dramatic question of how 7 much a man should justly sacrifice for’humanity, “Whom the Gods Destroy,” featuring Walt'er Connolly. Doris Kenyon and Robert Young, opens a two-day engagement at the Opera House on Wednesday. In these days of human sacrifice this picture offers a psychological question that is of paramount interest. Beginning with a thrilling shipwreck in which a man disguises himself as a woman to save himself for the sake of his family. it rises to dramatic heights that will move the most blase audience. Besides Connolly. Miss Kenyon and Young, the cast includes Hobart Bos w’orth. Jack Mulhall, Mary Carr. Geneva Mitchell and Seohty Beckett. Regent Theatre TO-NIGHT’S ATTRACTIONS. Two especially entertaining films, “Grand Canary” and “I’ve Got Your Number” will be screened for the last time at the Regent Theatre to-night. The theme of “Grand Canary” lias all the dramatic intensity of ‘ r Arrowsmith ” plus the. dramatic element of regeneration. The film offers an unusual locale, the tropical Canary Islands, a colourful cosmopolitan scene, a strange mixture of the stately majesty of an old Spanish estate, the dingy glamour of a honky tonk civilisation and the dreaded terror of a yellow fever epidemic. Warner Baxter and Madge Evans are the stars. “I’ve Got Your Number” is a hilarious comedy romance, concerning th inner workings of the telephone vice, l.vhich also carries manv meh? dramatic thrills. “CARAVAN’ ’ TO-MORROW. Haunting melodies that arouse the fires of love in the heart of a madcap countess start an adventure that ’-ocks a great family in “Caravan,” Erik Charell’s spectacular musical romance enacted against the colourful background of nomadic life, which commences at to-morrow’s matinee. Loretta Young, Charles Boyer, idol of the Continental stage and screen, and Joan Parker are the featured players. The offering is among Fox Film’s most important. GREYMOUTH CIVIC BAND. Visitors to the Civic Band’s concert on Thursday will at once commend the discrimination used in selecting the items to be presented. The programme opens with the hymn “Divinity,” in which great attention to tonal effect's is paid, and skilful treatment of colouring chords is show’n. The marches “Conqueror” and “The Then Red Line” are two beauties. Miss Lesley Marshall. A.T.C.L., will render “Gome to the Dance,’’ and by her Bweet soprano voice she will make further friends. Bandsman W. Sunbye, .wlTo" needs no introduction as a trombone soloist, is to play “I Hear You Calling Me.” Miss Naneie Harrie is to play “Polonaise de ’Concert.” This work Js dej while this young pianisfe Ts one who has a great future. “The Bloke in the Limelight” is to he given by Miss Nellie McDonnell. F.T.C.L. Good judges have commended on this lady’s skilful treatment o f humourous recifations, and as one of Greymouth s foremost artists she may be relied on to make the house very merry. Another item. “A Rustic Fete,” by Geo. Hawkins, though not particularly well known as some of his works, is a most acceptable composition. The audience will hear some old favourites by the Greymouth Mouth Organ Band, a combination of some twenty players. Mr R. Richardson takes the stage iwith “Mannana’’ and is sure to please. ”The Bronze Horse” i s a sure winner, and is capable of ranking with the highest work of the masters. The voices of Miss Eileen Lord and Mr Jas. Gilbert blend beautifully and their item, “Arise O Sun” deserves a place on the best of programmes. One of Greymouth’s leading dramatic actor, Mr Friday Easther, has also consented to appear, and the audience may rest assured of hearing something worth while. Throughout the performance, the Band will be under the capable direction of Air Percy Outhwaite, and great praise is due to this young- conductor, (tapabilities are marked.