THEORY EXAMINATIONS

Taranaki Daily News, 31 December 1929, Page 6

THEORY EXAMINATIONS

HAWERA RESULTS. Results of the examinations in theory of music held at Hawcra on November 0 under tho auspices of the Associated Board of tho Royal Academy of Music and tho Royal College of Music are as follow i— Local Centre, Rudiments.—Amy B Cross (teacher, Misa A. Partridge), Joyco M. Dix (Miss-, W. Huggins). Gladys Kelly (Miss M. ,lja inert on). School, Grammar ll.—Mona R. Dymond, Kathleen Hibberd (Mrs, Morricflon), Claremont M. McDonald (Miss J. I. Sutherland). Grammar I. —Edith C. Bublitz (Miss J. M. Dix), Richard A. Illingworth (Mins J. I, Sutherland). GENERAL ITEMS. A splendid 731 b. brown trout was caught in tho Kaupokonui River on fly by Mr. C. Davies last week-end. The flsh is on exhibition in the Kaupokonui store window at Manaia. PERSONALS. Mr. Trevor Lloyd, the well-known artist and cartoonist, ia visiting Taranaki and is staying with bin brother, Mr. 11. E. Lloyd, Manina. Mr. Les. 11. Calvert, the popular Hawera amateur boxer and a prominent swimmer, left Hawera by the mail train yesterday en route to Sydney, where he in future intends to reside. Tho sudden death occurred at Christchurch of Mr. E. M. Chettle, formerly manager of the Bank of Australasia in Christchurch and manager of the Hawcra branch some years ago. A keen golfer, Mr. Chettle was a foundation member of tho Hawera Golf Club. OPERA HOUSE “TALKIES.” NEW YEAR’S EVE, “SPEAKEASY.”

Although the Fox Movietone production, “Speakeasy,” is an all-talking picture, there arc. many tuneful momente furnished by virtue of Sharon Lynn’s vocal talents and Henry B. Walthall’s piano playing which arc important parts in the relating of the story. A great deal of tho action takes place •In—portrays the character, of Maizie, entertainer, and Walthall takes the role of Fuzzy, piano player in the same “joint.” There uro several decidedly “flow twists to tho story, and the singing of Miss Lynn and the piano playing of Mr. Walthall are woven into two highly dramatic episodes. Paul Page and Lola Lane, two newcomers to motion pictures, are cast in the leading romantic roles with Helen Ware, Warren Hymer, Ivan Linow, Marjorie Beebe, Stuart Erwin, Ervillo Alderson and James Guilfoylo in major characterisations. Benjamin Stololf, veteran Fox director, took the company to New York city for exterior scenes. Edwin Burke, wellknown writer of dramatic sketches, prepared the working Story and wrote tho dialogue for “Speakeasy.” “Speakeasy” will be finally screened this evening at the Opera. House, Hawcra.

"INTERFERENCE”

' TO-MORROW.

A thrilling story of intrigue is revealed in •‘lnterference,” the Paramount

all-talking -film which opens a threenights’ season at tho Opera House, Hawera, to-morrow evening. Tho story deals with a worthless man and two beautiful women, who become hopelessly entangled by their. misdirected. love. William Powell heads the large cast, and in the role of Philip Vooze, a cynical young millionaire of questionable morals, he gives a memorable performance. In the scene where he feigns in-' toxieation. in order to disarm the bus-. jicions of one of his many rejected overs, he is probably at his best, the slight stagger and looseness of speech being remarkably well assumed. Clive

Brook makes tho most of the difficult rolo of Sir John Marlay, an eminent London doctor, and his cultured speaking voice adds considerably to the worth of tho production. Tho two leading feminine roles are played by Doris Kenyon and Evelyn Brent, who appear respectively as the rejected lover and

the ex-wife of Voaze. The talking and sound effects are clear and musical throughout, and the voices of the players are devoid of any trace of nasal tones. The film is set entirely in London, and tho furnishings and interior decorations are typical of modern English homes. Tho story concerns Philip Voaze, who was faithful to Deborah Kane, his fiancee, until he met Faith, an unsuspecting girl who was attracted by his pleasing manner and appearance, Shortly after the marriage Faith learns of her husband’s dissolute habits, and when he is reported killed at the war she marries Sir John Marlay. Voaze re-appears jn London, and Faith learns

that Deborah has a packet of letters which would bo harmful to her and Sir John were they made public. A series of complications arises, but a happy ending is finally reached. The supporting programme will include Path© Sound News, "Old Black Joe” (cartoon), “Raising tho Roof” (variety), “His College Chums” (comedy). The box plans arc at Miss Blake's sweet shop.

DENTAL CLINIC FOR PATEA.

MINISTER APPROVES GRANT.

“J have approved a grant- toward the cost of the erection of a dental clinic at the Patea school,” stated a telegram received yesterday by Mr. 11. G. Dickie, M.P., from tho Minister of Education, tho Hon. H. Atmore. "Tho Health Department has advised that a dental nurse will be available toward the end of March.” ' m' • it/ i : . ■ . r . ‘ 7 '