MINERS’ HALL, RUNANGA.

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 October 1918, Page 2

MINERS’ HALL, RUNANGA.

A girl’s rebellion against' the , narrowness and Puritanism which have restricted her very life, forms ■■ the ■ theme of the startling William Fox photoplay,; “The Soul of Satan,” which, with Gladys Brockwell in its stellar role, will be presented by the Peerless pictures in the above hall to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Miss Brockwell remains one of the 'delights of the photoplay world. She continues to be an actress without peer who can interpret her roles with an ease and naturalness, and a lack of stdted convention, only found in players of the highest, rank. Her sensitive face shows the' slightest shadow of emotion, and a mere raising of the eye-brows or twitch of the lip can express more than the average screen player “gets over” with violent gestures. There isn’t such a thing as a poor photoplay when Gladys Brockwell is appearing in it. “The Soul of Satan” is particularly good and interesting. It shows the effect of a confining environment on the spirit of a girl whose ambitions soar above her possibilities. She has been used to drudgery of every sort, and she seizes the first opportunity to elope with a man Who promises to marry her. , In the days which follow, she awakens to the true worthlessness of this man, and she rejoices when he meets justice at the hands of one whom he has wronged. Meanwhile, she has found real love, in the heart of a big man of the West and she goes back to her home with his encircling arm about, her. “The Soul of Satan” is distinctly a photoplay worth the Seeing. The supports include “The Purple Domino” and an Arbuckle comedy, “Moonshine/* featuring Fatty Arbuckle. LEE TOT CHUNG. In spite of the wretched weather conditions last night, the Town Hall wig well filled, when Lee Toy Chung and his vaudeville company gave their entertainment. The programme opened with a number of feats of prestidigitation performed by Lee Toy Chung, who clad in the gttrb of the denizens of the" Flowery Land, went through a number of tricks with cards, handkerchiefs, etc.. His work was skilfully performed. He wound up with a tnoit that was mode famous by the great conjurer, Chung Sing in which the performer, after indulging in a hearty meal of a substance that resembled cotton wool, began vomiting flames and smoke from his mouth and finally en<Je<f by drawing out of his mouth endless strings of ribbon and a number of large flags and banners, Mr Percy Carr, the comedian, followed with a counle of comic songs, and those who like tlieir comedy hot and strong had no reason to be dissatisfied. A negro farce of the kind so popular in the days of Charlie Hugo followed, the parts being taken by Bert Roulston and R. J. Oswald. Both Succeeded in keeping the audience well amused. Professor d’Almaina then gave a clever ventriloquial exhibition, which was heartily applauded. The performance closed with a demonstration of Professor d’Almaine’s hypnotic powers. A number of “subjects” obtained from the audience proved amenable to the professor’s suggestion and went through a number of antics that were highly diverting to the audience, if not to the performers themselves. One member of the school waa put in a cataleptic condition, and in this state bore the combined weight of four or five men resting on his body, which formed a "bridge across two chairs. Professor demonstrated that a subject under hypnotic influence ts not susceptible to pain. The company will play a short return season on Mondav and Tuesday next, and those who wish to spend a couple of hours pleasantly should make it their business to attend.

The company will appear at Hokitika, Thursday, October 31st; Blackball Friday, November lat; Kumara, Saturday, November 2nd. RUNANGA—TO-NIGHT. The Eastern magician Leo Toy Chung, and his company of vaudeville artists, including Professor D’Almaine the master hypnotist, will appear at the Miners’ Hall, Runanga to-night. The company apnoared at Greymouth last night to a packed house, and were enthusiastically received, and may he sure of a hearty "•elcomo on their return. OF AN CAREW MEMORIAL. A concert, in aid of the Uean Carew .Memorial, was held at the Opera House last The first section of the programme consisted of pictures, arid the second of musical and vocal items the following of which were the most important.:— “Canzonetta” fa) and “Moto Perpertuo” (b) by Misses V. Hannan, M. Phelan, M. Fletcher, A. Brown (violins) and N. Williams (piano). Both items were well played. The baritone solo, “Until,” Mr P. Fitzgerald was exccllent- !■- sung, as also was the encore. “When Fong is Sweet.” Miss D. Daly played the pianoforte solo, “Dufvhka,” wh : ch was greatly .'■pureciated and which but fo* one pronounced slip would have been a ■ erfect pianoforte performance. This performer sDo rendered an encore number, '•> -h to the delight of the audience. “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” by Miss N. ■W'lFams, ■ showed that tho singer no"sessed a rretty voice, and could me it excellently when the music suited. In reaoonse to great applause the singer took the musicM hut verv difficult song. "Sta's,” Tho cart song, “Bells of Gold " which c•'■mulcted n first, rDs* oj-o gramme, "■as yerv writ sun-r, an ntimhf T having to he given to sat'efy the audience.