AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 65, 17 March 1915, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

I "THE GLAD BYE." Mr. Beanmont Smith's comedy Company kept a crowded boose a* His Majesty's Theatre, last" evening, in a roar ot uusiu.i with the blandishments of '-The Glad Eye." a farce that deals with the troubles -of two husbands, who have tbe painful experience of getting found out by their charming wives. The farce is fnll of the most intensely fanny situations, which are carried off in most capable manner by the performers, and "The Glad Eye*' promises to j be one of the most sueeessfnl farces that have yet struck Auckland. It will he repeated to-night. OPERA HOUSE. Among tbe many successful performers now appearing nightly at the Opera House the turn .supplied by McKcnzie and (iucst. who specialise in wonderful accomplish-" ments at the piano, ia one of the best. Another praiseworthy item ie that given by iMaric Qtiintrcll. tbe Australian prima j donna; while Marzoti and Florence, who supply many astonishing balancing feats, also claim" a. full share of deserving applause. All the other' items aire of tuc ! visual high standard ot excellence, and well up to the usual fare to be had at the Opera. House. . OTHER IMCTCRF "JTPERTAIX.MEXTS. "David Gnrriek," the principal picture now showing at the Lyric Theatre every evening, is a delightful costume play, which contains come very fine acting. Special features will he added to the bill at the King's Theatre to-night, including scenes from the Irish patriot ".Robert Emniett." a thousand-foot lanhhauser reel. "The Dear Little Shamrock' 1 will be sung by Miss Brennan. with full orchestral accompaniment. "The Alibi." a fine Orama In three parts, figures as the leading light ou the bill now showing every evening at the Alhambra Theatre. Among the supporting items. "The. Terrible Two on tbe Stage" supplies ample amusement. The Keystone at the Grand Theatre at present is making a great stir. It goes under tbe -heading "Sea Nymphs." and contains many very funny incidents. The patriotic film, "For the Honour ot Belgium," continues to arouse boumlleew enthusiasm amongst patrons of the Queen's Theatre. The pictures dt modern warfare, at the hesd of the bill at tbe Princess Theatre, are very interesting, and should bo seen by all who wish to understand the weapons being used in the present great conflict. A captivating story of love and adventure is appearing at the head of the bill at the King George Theatre under th« title •The Millionaire Brigand." A fascinating dramatic production. -The Adventures of Kathlyn." is nieetiu" with deserving success at the Globe Theatre, and has already given great satisfaction to hundreds of visitors to the theatre since Mon- ■ day la*t. I "The Treasure Ship." an engrossing I story, is the chief attraction at the Palace Theatre. , The Empress Theatre has as its star ! feature "A Kit of Human Driftwood." a really fine drama. I ' ORGAN" RECITAL. The ci;v organist will give the municipal ] ergan recital in the Town Hall on Saturday evening next, when he will play Guilmant's I Introduction and Fugue in D minor Xevln'* "Day In Venice," ana "Aye Maria" kajcaIdeMt) for etruioj*' . -,