AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 12 June 1933, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY. ‘ THE MIR ACLE M AX.' ’ lhic\c>. swiiidlt'rs, pickpockets. A gang of wolves front a gr*at city, marking a village for their prey! Stran.gcr s to decency—scoffing at the law ot God ami Man, they ridicule honesty and all the moral virtues. In their greed for gold. th'v plan a counterfeit “miracle’’ with the eunI ingot their kind, plotting to despoil the on<- uplifting influence ever to touch their wretched lives. They find themselves face-to-face with a power too grear for their twisted minds to understand—too strong for their evil sihiTuing Even their shrivelled soul> are touched—quickened bv the Power of Goodness made manifest be fore their ryes. Thus the powerful story ot ‘‘The Miracle Man” unfolds where the Good triumphs over Evil II s a drama so perfcctlv constructed —so forcefully fold, that it would have been great a hundred years ago. and still will be great a hundred years hence. It tells a story of redemption that will stir the. emotions, and cheet

the hearts of millions. So overwhelm ing is thp dramatic power of “The Miracle Man.’’ that, in the old silent version, it brought instant stardom to Lon Chaney—made Thomas Meighan a great box office, personality—Bettv Compson a big favourite. Y» t, great as they were. Paramount is confident that the players now "uacting these samp roles will not suffer b v eompari son. The first, novelty Film S.-r'cn Souvenirs will also be screened “FAUST.” This (Monday) evening, the Gievniouth Philharmonic Societv will pies'nt the concert version of that famous opera “Faust’’ (Gounod). The choice () f “Faust” should le<ivc little to be de Jrcd, and under the aide baton of Mr F. Restieaux, there is ew rv reason to believe that the opera will bo given a pleasing interpretation. The Soci< tv, with an orchestra of twenty, and a choir numbering fifty, is a well balanced combination and it is safe to state there will be a largo audi'Hico to hear those old favourites. “The Jewel Song.” “Flower Song.’’ ; “When All Was Young. ’’ “Hail Thv Dwellings,” “Even Bravest Hearts,” “The Calf of Go'd” and “The Soldi'rs’ Chorus” The selected soloists will be Miss Ada Lynn (Hokitika) in the role of “.Margarita.” Messrs J. Hadland, IL Smith. F. Smith. A. Aims, N. Hayley. Burning, Miss N. Hopi kins. Mrs C. Moss. Mrs C. Roach. The special engagement of Miss Lynn should be welcomed bv all, for lime

and gain at competitions festivals and on the concert platform she has proved herself '‘minentlv "-’ted to op-q-atic roles. That I\L Fred Res-” tieaux is conductor, should convince the most sceptical that the performance will be a noteworthy o - . e. for Mr Restieaux’s ability has won him .a high reputation in Coast musical circles This will be Air Restieaux’s lasi public performance in Grevmeuth. for he will leave towards the 11,1 I of this month, for Hawera, on '"Ute to Australia, where he intends to reside. GREYMOUTH CIVIC BAND. On Thursday evening in the Town Hall, at 8 d ’clock, the Civic Band will present the first Honorary Members’ Concert of the season. Owing to the fact of the Band attending the DuneJdin Championship Contest last Febru- | ary, it has not been possible to hold I the concert earlier, but patrons will | realise that a first-class performance must have ample time for rehearsal. The Band is advancing steadilv, and it remains for the public to judge vvheI tlier their Contest experience has borne fruit. The programme will open I with the hymn. “Fierce Raged the Tempest,” followed by the march, “My Regiment,” composed by IF. L. | Blankenburg. This is a very bright and distinctive march which loses nothing in the playing. A vocal solo, Schubert’s “Serenade,” will be given by Mr H. E. Anderson, who is a tenor of no mean order. Mr Reg. Rudhall will present a polka cornet solo, “Australis,” composed by Alex. F. Lithgow. In his performance of this sparkling melody, he will be tastefully accompanied by the Band. Well known as an excellent performer at the Competitions, Miss M. McDonnell is sure

to please with her rendering of a recitation from “She Stoops to Conquer,” by Goldsmith. The intermezzo, “The Village Forge;” composed by 11. Holloway, is an entertaining band item with binl-whistle, anvil and vocal effects, and will appeal to those who desire “something different.” Mrs C. E. Roach will add to her list of sterling performances by her interpretation of “By the Waters of Minnetonka,” with violin obligato by Mr C. Leech. The “A” Grade Test Selection at the N.Z. Bands Championship

Contest held at Wellington in 1927 was the grand operatic selection, “Gounod,’* arranged by W. Rimmer. This piece is a genuine classic, ably interpreted by the Band, and will undoubtedly prove to be the gem of the evening. Probably the youngest xylophonist in the Dominion. Bandsman Owen Michel will play “Auld Reekie,*’ a March by John MacGregor, which will be well worth hearing. “Slidin’ Thro’ the Rye’’ is a humorous adaptation of the well-known melody, giving ample scope for bandsmen to display their instrumental and vocal abilities. Mr A. Airns has a bass voice of outstanding quality which he will use to advantage in the solo, “The Two , by Schumann. The concluding item of the evening will be the Prize March. “With Sword and Lance,’’ composed by Herman Starke. Throughout the performance, the Band will be under the capable direction of Mr A. McMaster, whose record as a conductor is beyond criticism, and patrons are assured of :m evening’s entertainment which could not be sur'passed anywhere. J