Regent

Grey River Argus, 31 July 1940, Page 12

Regent

NOW SHOWING: “DAMAGED GOOD S.” POWERFUL REAL LIFE DRAMA. Too long has the subject of social disease been hidden in the phanton family cupboard of “things unmentionable.” Science and statistics have proven that ignorance and innocence are the greatest allies of this dreaded scourge that is yearly making such serious inroads into the health and happiness of all nations. Governments, medical authorities, the churches and other such bodies have long fought the evil with varied successes. Now the screen throws its power into this light for humanity with the production of “Damaged Goods,” a powerful real life drama, adapted from Eugene Brieux’s famous French play by the same name and modernised for the talking screen. This picture has already been presented throughout England, America and Canada, with the fullest co-opera-tion of the medical authorities and

churches of all denominations; doctors, welcoming the assistance of the film with a conviction that its enlightenment must help to prevent the spread of the disease. In New Zealand, too, the welcome to the film has been no less marked, the public, press and leading citizens in all walks of life have applauded its message and unanimously agreed that such a picture must be power’ for good. Another striking feature of the film’s New' Zealand release is that after every session, at every theatre where “Damaged Goods” has been presented to date, patrons have sought out the manager to offer congratulations on the screening of this stirring drama, with its message of enlightenment. Parents, too, after witnessing the film themselves have signified their intention of bringing their children, approaching adult age, to see the picture, with its message so beautifully presented. Such complimentary comment is indeed gratifying to the producers, and demonstrates once more the power and unlimited scope of the screen in matters pertaining to the very life—in addition to the entertainment—of the nation.

LAEJOUR PARTY’S EUCHRE TO-NIGHT A special gas heating appliance has been installed at the New Lyceum Hall, and all patrons to the Greymouth Labour Party’s euchre tournament to-night can rest assured that the hall will be warm and comfortable. Good prizes are offered and all patrons may look forward to c well-conducted euchre in ideal conditions. DISTRICT DANCES. The following is a list of ths forthcoming dances:— July 30—-P. and T. Patriotic August 3—Blackball Red Cross. August 3 Mawheraiti Anniversary Ball. August 10—Ikamatua R.S.A. August 16—Reefton Fire Brigade August 17—Stillwater. & September 7—Grey Valley League September 7—Runanga R S A September 13—Runanga Rs A September 14—Stillwater. October 12—Ikamatua Basketball.

ing of baby s neck and also keeps the blanket clean.

Baby is now tucked down, cosy and warm, but free to kick at will, so we will leave him to sleep peacefully down the garden, if possible in the shade of a tree or hedge.