AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S PICTURES.

WINGS OF Til K STORM” —WEDNESDAY.

With I'ox l’ilnis photoplay based on the story of a dog’s life, coining to the I’rincc.ss I heat re on Wednesday ninny memories of dog tales are being revived. This is largely due to the remarkable performance given by Thunder, the beautiful police dog, who stars in " W ings of the Storm," the picture in <|Uestion. The action of the piece depicts a dog’s reaction to kind treatment. and his mental and physical growth from a weakling puppy to the full flower and strength of doghood. One of the best tributes to a dog which the cinema lias revived tin's week is that of the late United States Senator \ est. of Missouri. It is a tribute which he made at a time when he was addressing a jury on behalf of a dog. Mo said in part: “ A man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and sickness. Me will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely. d only he can lie near his master’s side. Me will kiss tlie hand that has no food to oll'cr. He wilt lick the wounds and sores that come from the encounter with the rough ness of the world.. Me guards the sleep of the pauper master as if lie were a prince. When all other friends desert, lie remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey in the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in a friendless world, homeless. the fail Mi ni dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to light liis enemies. And when Death comes there hv the graveside will the noble dog he found." A comedy and topical will also he shown. " THE GREAT BARRIE.” The performance presented by Barrie provides nearly two hours’ clever amusement, every item ol which is appreciated by the audiences. Barrie has developed the art of showmanship to a high degree and is a "lightning” worker. Trick lollows trick in quick succession, and the audience has ltardIv time to recover from the surprise ol one before he is almost half way through another. Several items are unique and hallling. particularly the cabinet trick, in which Harrie is placed securely handcuffed bv a committee from tiie' audience in a trunk with six glass panels, this is then locked, padlocked, and tied round with rope, the knots of which are sealed. 'let in three seconds Harrie changes places with his lady assistant. Mis cant tricks are mystifying and amusing. Me has lost the middle linger ol his left hand lull this seems to be no handicap whatever, for lie manipulates the accessories allied with his tricks with a remarkable dexterity. Me concludes the performance b.\ sawing in halves a box containing his lady assistant in lull view of the audience. Performances will he given at Ross on February 3rd.. Okarito on lebruary 4th.. AVailio Gorge on February (ith, W’ataroa on February ith.. and liariliari on February Sill.