ENTERTAINMENTS.
HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
After being closed for nearly five weeks on account, of the mhueuza epidemic, His' Majesty's Theatre will re-open with' a matinee performance to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. The programme secured for the occasion is of a- high order of merit, and is'-judici-ously varied, l the comic element prodonrina/tuiK. The principal attraction will be- the screening o| a Metro, production featuring Edith' Storey, in a story of romance and adventure, entitled "Treasure of the Sea." The unrivalled star, . Edith. ■' Storey, it is stated, has the ; fascinating ■ role of Margaret Blkins, a girl who docs not know tho meaning of fear. ' Independently of each other, Margaret and Jim. Hardwick- find an old ship which, laden with gold bullion, was wrecked in the days of '4.9. Each is determined to have the treasure. In the process, Margaret, " the lady of the sea," becomes a girl outlaw, certain events making her believe that she is entirely within her rights. There are thrills in every , reel, aud : an absorbing _ story running throughout." After subjecting Jim to danger, .Margaret is obliged to save him from it, and does so with nobility and heroism. The programme will be repeated a-t, the-.evening, performance. In the prices of .■ admission , a slight increase from 6d to 9d, and j from Is to Is'3d, is announced. The' new'charge will include the war tax. ]
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9476, 13 December 1918, Page 2
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