ENTERTAINMENTS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4752, 17 September 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

GAIETY THEATRE PICTURES. TO-NIGHT. TO THE LAST MAN. Zane Grey, novelist, has brought his taients to bear on motion picture production. “To the Last Man,’’ the. first Paramount photoplay made under the author’s personal supervision, which will be shown to-nigLt, bears the stamp of Mr Grey’s personality. This picture shows primitive life and hates in the most magnificent country in the world. The tale is that of a feud between Gaston Isbel and Lee Jorth, leaders of two rival factions of settlers. The scenes are laid in the Tonto Basin, Arizona, and in battles which resulted from this quarrel both factions were wiped out, literally, to the last man. The leading roles are played by Richard Dix and Lois Wilson.

PHE RAILWAY SOCIAL.

The social and euchre tournament organised by the local staff of the Railway Depratment was held in the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday night, and proved an unqualified success. The decorations, carried out by Mr W. R. Wilison, were on a lavish scale, and comprised for .the part ferns and other greenery, bunting, and coloured lights. Owing to the large attendance of the public from all parts of the district the euchre tournament was conducted by Messrs L. Wright, T. Curran, and T. L. Williams in the Soldiers Club, adjoining the theatre. A record number of players took part in the competition, and after some keenly contested games Mrs D. McKee was declared the winner of the ladies' section, with Mrs Matkovich and Miss R. Carthy second and third, respectively. Mr T. Erikirangi carried off first honours in the men’s section, and Messrs C. Olsen and L. Sanderson were placed second and third. The floor was in good order for dancing, and enchanting music was rendered by a Morrinsville orchestra. Extras were contributed by Miss I. Smith and Miss Spencer. During the supper adjournment Mr J. Simpson, M.C., presented the prizes to the winners of the euchre tournament and in a neat speech thanked the public for the liberal support accorded the promoters of the function. Special thanks was given to.Mr F. W.' Southgate, the energetic secretary, and the committee that bad worked s.o hard to ensure the success of the evening. The wives and friends of the railwaymen were responsible for the delicious and ample supper that was provided.