AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 66, 18 March 1915, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE GLAD EYE." That sparkling comedy "The Glad Eye" was- played before a large and hugely delighted audience at His Maj «y e Theatre last night. Mr. Beaumont company revelled In their work a» actor* well suited to their parts, so that the mood of the house was hilarious from start to finish. Messrs. Tom Shelford and Henry 3. Ford, as the truant husbands, were capital, while Miss Ethel Dane. In the part of Kikl, was Irresistibly fanny. In fact, the company one and all contributed to the general success of the piece. "The Glad Eye" will be In operation again this evening. THE OPERA HOUSE. There was another satisfactory audience at the Opera Houee last evening, when the programme for the week was repeated with as much success as on former occasion*. PALACE THEATRE. The new bill presented this morning at the Palace Theatre is a very well selected one. At the bead of the list appears the first of a series of films showing the surprising adventures of the elusive Zigomar, and featuring the detective Paulin Broquet. These pictures have aroused boundless Interest elsewhere, and are hound to become very popular' at the Palace Theatre. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A complete change of items on the bill at the Queen's Theatre took place this morning, and the new bill appears to be one of the usual variety and interest. The most entertaining picture on the list is that which has as Its title "The Square Triangle," featuring the cinema actress Miss Jackie Saunders. whose popularity Is well established. TBe play is of a most attractive nature, full of interest and originality, and quite as well acted as the best of its kind. As a supporting item, a picture-entitled "Little Meg and I," produced by the Victory Company, is being ■screened, and gives general satisfaction. Iα the scenic section of the bill there appears a splendid selection, showing beautiful views in and around St. Margherita. The comic portion of the bill, which supplies amusement for those of a humorous turn of mind, contains several funny things. One i of the best is "An Embarrassing Predicament," while a good second comes "Captain Bill's Reception." "HUMPTY DCMPTY" PANTOMIME. "Humrvfy Dumpty" a pantomime which Messrs. George Stephenson and Alf. Linley are to offer at His Majesty-* Theatre next I Thursday, for a ehort season, is claimed to be full of catchy songs, ballets, end marches and diverting speciality gets. The dancing alone will be an attraction, for the ballet have been specially trained by Mies Ethel Clifford. The Harry Wi*i:e studio Is «id to have produced, some very fine scenery, especially the transformation scena depicting "Dreamland." The" muelc, by Mr. Harry Taylor (who also is the conductor of the orchestra), contains irresistible and fascinating melodies. The comedy element we are assured is in iht ante hands of genuinely funny comedian*. A matine* will be held Saturday, Maxell 27. Box plan opens at Wildman and Arey's next Honda/ morning, at » a.m. A special feature of the pantojnime Iβ the Grand March of the Allies, showing the various nations in their national colours, and introducing a sfirring? patriotic song entitled "New Zealand Will Be There." KING GEORGE THEATRE. Another fine picture, of the class tnat never fails to arouse interest in these times, appears ou the bill at the King George Theatre, where the usual bi-weekly change of Items took place this morning. The title of the story to "Xone But the Brave," and, to add to its interest and popularity, it is founded upon the present great struggle It is shown in three parts, all of which abound wirh those things which most appeal to the picture lover. Below thte item there is the topical War budget, containing many genuine photographs taken in Europe hi connection with the war. A- thrilling and sensational detective story Iβ also given a good place on the bill, and has never failed to arouse much Interest amougst those who witnessed it during to-day's sessions. A fine scenic production, one of the best ever shown at the King; George Theatre, is that which is entitled "A Trip on the Danube." This speaks for itself. In the comic section c i ar h e i at ?.-J?u* Da Jl eo<Ml P ,cCnre * the chief of waich is "The Proof of the Pudding." GLOBE THEATRE. m*?' *" a ß* men t at the Globe Theatre made their usual bi-weekly change of orofilms on the bill seem to meet with to? general approval of those who have w»tyesoed them. The star feature Is tltt Tat liSt ' " The 6t this is the second chapter. This -oksture eluding love, danger, and intrigne and the hair-breadth escape of one of tie mo« gas.MJrffiy? wffir &# PRINCESS THEATRE story centres around a Mfl who i< VJ£ poiotrt by her gang w kH a man whom she discovers to be the brether o7 C ■toy she loves. Then follow many thrills wh»e she decided between right ami wrong. The conclusion to the picture is decidedly esciting. This week tnSre fethi the Warwick Chronicle, which contains many Interesting pictures o f the fighting iJn Europe. In the comic section of tnl programme ample provision is made for , bhose who seek amusement. The funniest production is that beaded "The Wall Between," -while a good suftnortlng item is "The Chicken- Inspector "' The management of this honse of' (ftttertainment an-, nonnns tfcat on Monday- next they will present the first instalment of a flne serial story "The Tray of Hearts," which will be shown in weekly chapters for over three months. OTHER PICTURE BXTERTArKMEXTS. At the Grand Tfieatre this weefi tbe usaal fine series of interesting pictures is being shown, the principal picture being "On the Heights." : "Captain Alvare«." the chief attraction at the King's Theatre, is making a great stir, find is witnessed tiightly by enthusiastlc spectators. T*e Lyric Theatre has as its star Item '■ "David Gitrriek," a fine picture, containing Mffie splendid acting , . OR-GAX RECITAL. The programme ftir the municipal organ recital in the Town Hall on Saturday evenIng next will Include standard organ works | by Wider and GuilMaut. and Kevin's tnelo--dlous suite, "A Da; in Venice." 1