THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 158, 10 August 1914, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

OPERA HOUSE. There were large and enthusiastic audiences both at the matinee and evening performances at the Opera House on Saturday, the vaudeville programme being much enjoyed. Toziight a Grand National holiday programme will be presented, including the special and exclusive starring engagement direct from the principal theatres of Europe of the Jackowlew Trioi of Russian dancers, singers, and instrumentalists; the special starring engagement direct from America of Zeno and Mandell, two "top line" American versatillions; the special engagement of Hart and Kenny, Australian vocalists, in their latest successes; the welcome reappearance of Leslie and Sol Bern, presenting their laugh.able and original motor sketch, supported by the New York Comedy Four in special patriotic numbers; Vernon and Sinclair in new vocalisations; Crotten and Kremka, Roman athletes and poseurs; Ray de Vere, Australian balJadist; Davis and Gledhill, sensational cyclists, and live Hayman

and Compauy, comedy sketch artists. Miss Daisy Jerome, the popular comedienne, of "Come Over Here" fame, will open her season on August 24. COLOSSEUM. Both afternoon and evening sessions on Saturday at the Colosseum were liberally attended. To-night the usual weekly* change of programme will be made. "The Black Triangle" is the feature of the new series. It is a de»tective drama of the sensational order, and runs into 4000 feet of film. "The Black Triangle" is reputed to be the most exciting detective drama ever produced. Many of the situations are described as noval and of great dramatie force. The supporting numbers are "Pathe*s Gazette," with the latest world-wide events in picture; "A Storm on the Welsh Coast," scenic; "Evolution of London Traffic," educational; "Her Awakening," drama; and "The Fatal Dress Suit," force-comedy. The entertainment will be enhanced by new and patriotic music. HIS MAJESTY'S. On Saturday evening,. at His Majesty's Theatre, . the current programme was screened successfully before a large and appreciative audience.

A new series is to be shown to-night, when that great film favourite, Mary Pickf ord, is to make a welcome reappearance on the sereen in the star pie-' ture drama, "Hearts Adrift." This production is shown in three parts, and occupies the whole of the second part of the programme. The supporting subjects include "John Bunny and the Counter-Lunch Girl," comedy; "Flying Foxes," nature study; "Picturesque Hourat," scenic; "Blame the Wife," comedy; and the latest "Gaumont Graphic." Hay ward's orchestra will supply appropriate and patriotic music. Box plans are at the Dresden. SYDENHAM PICTURES. On Saturday evening the current programme at the Sydenham Picture Theatre was screened finally before a large and appreciative audience. In the new series this evening the star attraction will be " Hearts Adrift,'' a lengthy drama, in which Mary Pickf ord, the celebrated film favourite, is seen in the leading role. The supporting films are "The Gaumont Graphic," topical; "Blame the Wife," comedy; "The Gorges of the Hourat," scenic; "The Flying Fox," nature study; and "The Girl at the Lunch Counter," a comedy featuring John Bunny.

GLOBE THEATRE. . I A splendid new series of pictures has been showing most successfully at the Globe Theatre to-day. In the forefront is a striking drama, '' Shorty's Trip to Mexico," a breezy production well acted and photographed, and containing a story which cannot fail to please. There is a very fine series of supporting pictures, comprising -'The Railroad Inspector's Peril," drama; "Australian Gazette," topical; "Sicilian Vintage," scenic; "Which Way did He Go," comery; and "Sehnitz the Tailor," Key-! stone comedy. The series will be shown this evening and throughout to-morrow. OLYMPIA RINK. Bunting was very much in evidence at the Olympia Rink on Saturday night, the place presenting quite a patriotic, appearance. The sessions continue to be well attended, and the Rink is open at the usual hours. A special attraction is promised for August Hi, Thursday next, when a fancy and poster carnival is to be held. "THE ARGYLE CASE." The story of "The Argyle Case," which is to be produced at the Theatre Royal, on Monday next, by the J. C. Williamson Company, is supposed to be founded upon an sjctual incident in the life of William Burns, the well-known American detective. The incidents embrace all .the mystery of a crime, and all the modern, thrilling, and determined methods of the United" States detective force. A mysterious murder has been committed, the detective is called in, and from then onwards the audience is kept in a state of excitement. For tlie~ lirst time in Christchurch will be seen the dictagraph, planted in the home of a suspect, and New Zealand playgoers will see how easy it is to obtain convictions under these conditions. In a few words, it is a play showing the modern detective methods of the discovery of crime. It will be presented by a noteworthy cast of American and Australian artists, Avhile the staging and* general production will be on a lavish scale. The box plan will be open at Milner and Thompson's on Wednesday. "THE FORTY THIEVES." '' The Forty Thieves,'' the popular | pantomime which has proved so attraej tive to Christchurch audiences, was produced for the last time at the Theatre I Royal on Saturday night before a large and appreciative audience. The comi pany left for the south to-day. ORGAN RECITAL. I The recital at His Majesty's Theatre last evening was largely attended, and the programme, a request one, was listened to with obvious appreciation. Dr i Bradshaw exhibited the skill and artistry which distinguishes his recitals, and the audience was in its most appreciative mood.