THE STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 12, 5 April 1927, Page 12

THE STRAND

MR. ARTHUR BUCKLEY According to Mr. Arthur Buckley, who is at present appearing at the Strand Theatre, Auckland, your true character is revealed by your face, your speech, your walk, and your every mannerism, gesture, and gait. The fact is your features are developed to harmonise with your disposition; for instance, if you have an arched nose, this suggests strength of purpose, aggressiveness, forcefulness, a desire to command and subdue. An arched nose, Mr. Buckley says, is accompanied by a nature that is domineering, a disposition that is decisive in feelings, and also step and in speech. Concave noses which are not structually strong belong to those who are non-aggressive, and who habitually avoid contention, suggesting a more yielding character. Eyes when prominent signify memorising power, literary application and receptive, observing, memorising brain, and for antithetical reasons eyes which are not prominent do not imply memorising capacity. The shape of the mouth discloses the appetite, thus developed as the result of the expression of the affections, and the love of food. The jaws and teeth when broad and strong disclose wilfulness and decision of character, endurance and resistance.

Ears that are large, broad, thin, well convoluted, translucent and delicately formed evidence keen aural capacity, love of music, and also memorising ability, the more delicate and refined the greater is their receptivity and sensitiveness. Hair that is coarse is a masculine indication, and a sign of strength, decision and firmness, while fine hair shows refinement. This is due to the existing harmony between the mental and the physical. All our mental qualities are registered in the face. This is a law and is by many instinctively understood. Oft-times you feel in a manner subconsciously repelled or attracted by some individual. The reason offered is simply the awakening of the memory to some previously recorded similarity of features, mannerism, action or speech. Possibly you have an aptitude for reading character. Mr. Buckley besides giving a wonderful demonstration of his mysterious powers will answer any question on any subject. If you’re after thrills that actually make you feel cold; if you like a mystery that is really baffling; if you enjoy hilarious comedy, and if you appreciate a superb cast in an excellent story, hurry to the Strand Theatre to-night and see “Whispering Wires.” “Whispering Wires” is said to be the best of many mystery plays which were produced in 1922 and 1923. Science gives an unusual twist to a powerful drama in this new photoplay. One of the most thrilling climaxes ever brought to the silver sheet is to be seen in “Whispering Wires.” Montgomery Stockbridge has been mysteriously killed while answering a telephony at the stroke of twelve, jnidnight, despite the fact that he had previously been warned, and that the room in which he was slain was carefully guarded by detectives. Stockbridge’s daughter, Doris, later receives a warning that she, too, is to be murdered at midnight. The mysterious assassin kills his victims by means of placing a revolver in a telephone receiver. At 11.59 o’clock, Doris is called to the telephone. She picks up the receiver and places it to her ear. On the other end of the wire one of the murderers begins to rub the receiver across the transmitter. This operation is what causes the bullet to leave the receiver of the other phone. How does Doris escape what seems to be certain death? Beautiful Anita Stewart, playing the part of Doris Stockbridge, is perfectly cast in a fine part. There is also an excellent supporting pictorial and musical programme.