KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22284, 9 June 1934, Page 16

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE

Jessie Matthews, who achieved such success in her first two productions, "There, Goes the Bride" and "Midshipmaid," comes to the'Majestic. Theatre today at three sessions and also on,Mondaynight, in the Gaumont-Brtisk film of J. B. Priestley's world-famous novel, "The Good Companions." In this picture Jessie is seen as the soubrette of a touring coucert party, and she sings three beautifully lilting songs. The supporting cast is headed by Edmund Gwenn, probably the best-known character actor in England, and John Gielgud, who supplies the romontic interest. "Good Companions" is recognised, as the second best production so far released this year. OPERA HOUSE Just after a successful season at the Empire Theatre, Dunedin, the Paramount feature, "Tillie and Gus," will be shown at the Opera House this afternoon and to-night. W. C. Fields, Alison Skipworth and Baby Le Roy are the leading characters. ' The etory concerns two card " sharps," who delight in, looting the " wise guys" of the world, and who arrive on the scene just as the estate of Aunt Tillie's', brother is being settled. They stay on just to see how much "they can get but of it. When they suspect that the, attorney is looting the estate, they find that their love for the child ia greater than their desire for money. Accordingly they set out to haul the lawyer over the coals, and do go very successfully in their own inmitable manner. ■ OBITUARY . Mr Robert Gordon Haugh, who passed away at his residence, " Castle Hill," Duntroon,. on Saturday last, was born at Wigtonshire, Scotland, in 1861. When nine years old he came with his parents to New Zealand, and the family settled on the Taieri, Plain,, where he received his education: at the North Taieri School. When a young man he came to North Otago to manage.his sister's (Mr s Heron), 'Rigside" farm at Otepopo, later taking up a farm for himself. He married Miss Margaret Marshall, of Otepopo, and they remained in that district for some years.. When the Tokarahi Estate was subdivided for closer settlement, Mr Haugh drew a section at Island Cliff, where re resided for 11 years.. During that time he had also,.contract.teams on Mr property at Tapui. He then' purchased a farm at Duntroon, and later acquired some property at Kyeburn, where he went in extensively for grain growing and sheep farming. About 10 years ago he removed to Duntroon, and there took an active part in public affairs. He,is survived by his widow and five daughters—Mesdames Hutton (Livingstone), J. Brocket (Kurow), G. Watson (Ngapara), and M.: Francis (Duntroon), and Miss Mavis Haugh (Duntroon). and five sons, Messrs James, Robert, Eric, Colin (Duntroon), and Allan (Hilderthorpe) .• RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for to-day:— Tokarahi.—Milmine (2), Hore, Wilson, Woodward. Devon, De Pass, M'Kenzie (2), Blair, Bloomfield. Thompson, Munro, Simpson, Laird, Esplin (2), Gallagher, Stephenson, Wright, Fletcher, M'Lean, Bird. Ngapara.—Johnstone, Eckhold, O'Brien (2), Hampton (3), Watson, Forbes, Dunlop, Holmes, Munro (2), Newlands, Christian, Howard, Green, Mansfield, Geary (2). Southern.—Daniels, Watts (2), Rapson (3), M'Phail (2), Lindsay, Davis, Paterson, Doherty, Jones, Duncan, Williamson] Wilson (2), Minty, Cayford, Smith. Excelsior i Juniors.—Hamilton, MTntosh, Harwood, Sherrett, Taylor, Cunningham, Jacobs, Weller, Gleeson, M*Kendry, Gillespie, Goodall, Sampson, Barsdell, Tempero. CHURCH SERVICES The morning service at St. Paul's Church to-morrow will be conducted by Mr J. B. Brugh, superintendent of the P.S.S.A. In the evening Mr Kilroy will take as his subject, "Of Profit, and Loss." The choir will render the anthem, "Come to the Saviour." The Rev. J. F. Jack will be the preacher at both services in Wesley Church on Sunday. In the evening he will take for his subject, "The Secret of a Happy. Life." The choir will sing an anthem. The service at Kakanui an the evening will be taken by,the Oamaru Bible class members, who will open the service with a community " sing " at 6.45 p.m. The service at Enfield:will be at 2.30, when the Rev. J. F. Jack will bo the preacher. , , , The services in St. Luke's parish__tomorrow will be conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Russell and lay readers. Archdeacon Russell will celebrate the holy communion at St.; Luke's at, 8 a.m. and at Newborough at 11 a.m. . He will also officiate at Totara at 2.30 and St. Luke's at 6.30 p.m., when the anthem, ' lne Radiant Morn," will be sung. Mr Lightwood will take the morning service at St. Luke's and Mr Brady will officiate at Newborough at evensong. . The community singing will be held in the Parish Hall at 8 p.m. PERSONAL Mr J. T. Armstrong, who has severed his connection with the firm of Messrs Swindley and Armstrong, barristers and solicitors,' Oamaru, willbe joining the staff of Messrs Hislop and Creagh and Main. The Rev. Dr S. F. Hunter, professor of Old Testament Theology at the Theological Hall, Dunedin, will arrive in Oamaru to-day, and will be the guest of Mrs W. Maclean, Columba manse. Dr Hunter will preach at both services at Columba Church to-morrow. . At the monthly meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday afternoon the president (Mr W. E. Aubrey) referred to the deaths of Mrs W.. Kininmonfr, Messrs John Grant, p. M'Doriald, and Henry Ruddenklau, and - stated that they had - been highly-respected citizens, and would be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.. A motion of condolence with' the relatives was carried in the usual manner. Queen's Hotel.—Mr F. J. Robinson (Timaru). Mr and Mrs>A. S. Cambridge, Mr D. Cambridge, Mrs Cameron. Miss, Cameron (Omarama), Mr F. J. Hansen, Mr W. J. White,-Mr S. C. Black (Dunedin). Miramar Hotel.—Mr Garner, Mr I. Gillespie (Christchurch), Mr T. Pencarrow, Mr Kelsey (Auckland), Mr D. Alexander, Mr P. Neville, Mr C. Weesnan (Dunedin), Mr R. H. Jones, Mr F. G. Hutton (Timaru), Mr F. Johnson (New Plymouth). Mr S. Bloomfield (Kurow). New Club Hotel.—Mr C. Parkens, Mr A. C. Grav, Mr H. L. Gibson (Dunedin), Mr R. G. Knox, Mr H. M'Clelland (Christchurch). Mr B. Porter (Tokarahi), Mr A. S. Beath (Auckland). AWAMOA BRIDGE At the conclusion of the special_ meeting of the Waitaki County Council yesterday. Or Cooper brought under the notice of councillors the difficulty that was being experienced through the bad condition of the track on the west side of the Awamoa bridge, about one mile south of Oamaru. He said that motorists were unable to get through, and urged that something be done, even to keeping the bridge open for a week, until a suitable and safe crossing were made. Reconstruction work is being carried out at the bridge, owing to the recent rain the temporary crossing is boggy, and motorists need to exercise every care in going through. The engineer (Mr G. L. Cuthbertson) said that the wet weather ;had caused the trouble, but everything possible was being done to ensure that the crossing would be made solid and safe. It. was impossible to interfere with the contract, and, as motorists wanted the widening of the bridge they would have to put up with a certain amount _ of inconvenience. Quarry metal was being placed as quickly as possible on the crossing, regardless of cost, which would make the crossing safe for motorists. He' suggested,. however, in view of the wet weather—and he had already notified this through the papers—that motorists would be well advised to detour at Alma to the Awamoa road, whieh made the journey only a mile longer._ with much more satisfactory travelling. On the motion of Cr Meek the engineer was authorised to place a detour sign at Alma and the junction for the convenience of: motorists. '•'.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES :V. LOYAL OAMARU LODGE , At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal ;•►*• Oamaru Lodge, N.G. Bro. M'Caffery .pre-,'■.;•.. sided over a good attendance of members. . A motion of condolence wag passed "frith » the relatives of the late Sis. Heeney,_of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge, pie Past Grands' Lodge advised that it would £ conduct the half-yearly installation of officers. An invitation was received from, - ■ the Loyal Palmerston Lodge to attend its annual ball. An invitation was also received from the Loyal Heart of: Friendship • Lodge (Waimate) to pay an official visi£*_ ,V A prospectus in connection with the.: Friendly Societies' Hospital Benefit scheme -.' was received,, the discussion of which was left over until the next-meeting. The fol- - - lowing nominations were received for ofii-",";:, cers for the ensuing year:—N.G;;' Bro. IJV '' Weir; V.G., Bro. N. Pinder; E.S.vßro;'•"".R. Cleveland; warden, Bro. R. Storey; ' guardian, Bro. I. Brown. . -> . COURT PROSPERITY " Bro. Butts presided at the fortnightly. ._ meeting of the. Court Prosperity . Lodge; (Juvenile Foresters). ■ The results of the * six nights' competition - in skittles, quoits, and nail-driving were announced. '.""Bro/.-" G. Henderson proved the winner with 5iJ points, and the other plaeings were: as .', follows:—L. Kilgour 54 points, C. Stefrau-rW son 50 i, H: Henderson 44J, T. Fraser 44i B. Robertson 40|',. K. Harney ; 38,.E. AIK-' : : ton 38, and R. Young 38. The presehta- :; tion of trophies was made by L. J. Hitch, who congratulated the boys if.; on the excellent spirit in which they : had entered into ' the various . competitions. • , . ; *' .'.'■. .:' '■.':^' : .';.