AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 December 1928, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS

MIRACLE OF "THE WOLVES

The screen masterpiece “The Miracle of the Wolves” will be screened to-night and to-morrow night at the Opera House. At the end of the first episode of the film there were not less than 2000 horsemen engaged in the reconstruction of the Battle of Moutlhery, and for the siege of Beauvais, so intrepidly defended by Jeanne Fouguet, surnamed Jeanne Hackette, the directors had at their disposal '3OOO soldiers from the French Army. All the arms used were copied from private collections. The old city of Carcassonne the real city, was chosen to represent Beauvais. The wolves were brought from Poland and placed in a park near Chamonix, enclosed on all sides with 24 feet high walls. The artists daily risked their lives in playing in the wolf scenes. One of the wolves played his part so well that an actor saved his life by killing the infuriated animal with a luckily handy dagger. There are no tricks in this great screen epic “The Miracle of the Wolves.”

THE NEW REVEILLE. Another good house greeted the fourth night of Greymouth New Reveille at the Town Hall on Saturday, many Hokitika and country visitors being among an appreciative audience. From the grand Reveille opening to the last number the Show went with a swing. The chorus work showed distinct improvement, as did the ballet work. The whole Company of amateurs seems to have forgotten anything about stage-nervousness. The rapidity of change from scene to scene and number to number accounted for much of the pep of each item, while the fine lighting effects enhanced the atmosphere of many of the numbers. Among the changes in the programme was “The Indian Love Call” sung very charmingly by Miss Marvel Warnes, and assisted by Madge Duffy, Eva Burley, Daphne Smyth, Frances Spark, Molly Ellis, Ducy Duffy, Audrey Cooper, Lily Hughes, Violet Dudley Mary Brown, Kathleen McCarthy, Nell Sheppard, as little Indians. Mr W. Fletcher took the solo part in a new number entitled “Ten Minutes in Japan” modelled on the song “Jewel of Asia,” and assisted by Misses Alice Doogan, Ethel Ellison, Doris Pound, Doris Webster and Flo. Fraser. A popular new item was the “Bell Topper Ballet,” which gave the opportunity for some really fine ballet work, executed by Misses Beryl Cullen, Sheila Wingham, Rima Ball, Jean Miller, Audrey Mills, Jessie Cunliffe, Claire Costelloe, Vera Cooper, Doris Sutton and Margaret Spiers. Miss B. Adkins was the soloist in “The Blue Ballet (“My Blue Heaven”), a pretty new number. Her assistants were Misses Bush, McKay, Hudd, Topliss, Lima, Willis, Blair, Dpmbleton, Hughes, and Currie. The “Butterfly Ballet,” performed for the first time during the Reveille, was one of the prettiest numbers given by the youngei* performers. One of the most popular items on the night’s programme was the Human Fountain Act, in which sixty performers took part. Perhaps the most heartily applauded of the evening’s performances was a speciality Toe Dance, executed with artistic ability by Miss Jean Miller, who had to re-appear for a repeat number. As was expected Messrs Leu McGlashan and Arthur again proved popular in their humorous “topicalities.” These two star performers are firm favourites with each night’s audience, and their second appearance in “Devil May Care” earned enthusiastic applause. Another comedy number, “The Intruder,” with the parts taken by Misses M. Warnes, A. Bush, and Audrey Mills was done realistically, providing an exciting change between other ballet numbers. Miss D. O’Hallahan and Mr Len. McGlashan, in a bright comedy sketch: “The Story of Peeping Tom,” and the same popular performers in another sketch “The. Twin Bed Arrangement” kept the house in one long laugh during their numbers The much-praised “Acrobatic Dance” was again done by Miss A. Mills, and Mr W. Lints, Miss Mills giving a surprising display of ability in this style of dapcing. Other numbers, and old favourites, were Jeanine,” “Starlight Lane,” “Flower Scene,” “When You Played the Organ and I sang the Rosary,” and the Demon Ballet (in the Palace of Flames). For the remaining three nights the programme will be changed, and should draw crowded houses..

LEAGUE GROUND’S CARNIVAL

The West Coast Rugby League’s Carnival in aid of the purchase and improvement fund of their new ground was successfully “kicked off” on Saturday, the initial effort being a signal success. During the day supporters of the code and the public generally, rolled up in large'numbers and showed their practical appreciation of the League’s enterprise in no uncertain manner. The Art Union pictures, whiqb were on view were greatly admired and many tickets were sold. Mr T. Anderson, Blaketown was the winner of th© Grey Club’s Competition. Next Saturday the good work will bo continued, particulars of which will bo announced per medium of the “Star” at an early date.