AMATEUR ACTIVITIES.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19052, 16 September 1933, Page 16 (Supplement)

AMATEUR ACTIVITIES.

Hamilton Amateur Operatio Society. Cecily Tabor-Gregory, the producer for “The Firefly,” is rapidly moulding the piece into shape. At the rehearsals this week the whole of the flrst act was completed and the 'producer expressed satisfaction with the work of the company. Mrs Gregory Is introducing a number of clever divertisements and ensembles whioh will make the complete production fight up to the high standard of previous plays presented by the society.

Opinion of a Visitor. At Thursday’s rehearsal of "The Firefly," Mr John Farrell, of the J. C. Williamson management was present and expressed the opinion that the production was being shaped on very sound lines, and that the finished performance should provide very excellent entertainment.

“High Jinks” at Heiensvlllo. The local Amateur Operatio Society produced "High Jinks” this week to enthusiastic audiences. Ballets In “The Firefly.” The ballets which are introduced •in the presentation of “The Firefly” are very snappy, and bright. The amount of practice put into this department has certainly justified the result achieved.

Ronald Colman’s Retirement.

Should Ronald Colman really decide to mako his exit from the talking screen with “The Masquerader," he will, according to the overseas press reviews of the picture now' coming to hand, have the satisfaction of realising tiiat his final “bow” is a decidedly graceful and dignified picture. Elissa Land! has the leading feminine role.

Convincing Work. They took seven stitches in the scalp of six-foot Warren Hymer after dainty Una Merkel cracked a water pitcher over his head while making a scene for Universal’s “ Her First Mate.” illymer, recovering consciousness in the studio hospital, in,isted Primo Camera must have do.ufeJeA to 1116 Southern lass,