AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 February 1924, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

WILLIAM RL'SjiKM. WEDNESDAY

<>n Wednesday next, a big special entitled ‘‘Mini’s Size.” a Fox j >r<miuction slurring William Russell. Those "ho read the novel of the same name written William Mel.eod Bailie found in ii :t dramatic strength. a

i lash ot' menial and physical forces, ami a warm appeal created lie the love theme. All these interests liave been heightened in the screen drama by the rushing, pounding action which has hecn so convincingly reproduced through the camera lens. 'I lie photography adds an artistic setting for the naira live, which holds its interest in tlie last, William Russell, broad, smiling, glowing with life, has a most lilting vehicle. lie does not overact, yet at all times lie is sufficient for the requirements n| his part, which lie carries nil wiih a sli'ong sweep of confidence. The others in the cast arc well chosen tor their work. The leininine lead has been entrusted to Alma Bennett, who gives a finely shaded portrayal of character. Ihe scenes are laid in the Canadian .Rockies, and the well chosen settings are strikingly '■fVective. A big supporting series will also he shown including the latest Topical ami a ‘2-reel comedy.

Coming Monday next: —The greatest of all racing stories entitled. “Garrison's Finish” starring Madge Bellamy and Jack Pickfdrd, a royal and elaborate presentation of a story of the Sport of Kings,

I.YXCTI BELL-RINGER:-. A rather interesting -lory in connection with the t yncli Family o| 11**11iin eel's comes liom New South Wales. Xet long si lire* the campamdogians wore performing at Cooina. Unongst the audieiiee wax an aged eonple ol at least 7!) veal's apiece, who had walked some eight miles into I lie township to hear the hells. Included in tin- various items on the programme was the old lamilinr chime-, a "Treble Boh .Major Real." The progimum*: ",-ut “as morHlv as a marriage hell, aufl the old i orple. who h:nl taken special pains to liav a good front seal, evidently enjoyed the entertainment, until the ringers ct.mi forward in front of their tallies t<; "ring the changes,” when the audience was astonished to see the poor old mat and his wife stand up. with mouth and cans wide open, trying to absorb every sound that, came forth. The ringing ceased and the Lynchs. were bowing their acknowledgments, "lien the eld lady, with tears in her eyes, hurst out. with “play it again, oil. do i L>y it again: we may never as long a- we live hear them again; oh. do play them again: oh! do play them again." the old man at the same time splatrating out “we have walked a long distance to hear them, do oblige us. It is needless to say the request aas comtf.ously complied with. The Lynch Family appeal at the p. incess Theatre, on Thursday night next.