AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 146, 21 June 1915, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

J. C. WILLIAMSON'S PANTOMIME. ,

There was an excellent demand for seals this morulng, when the plans were opened for the eleven representations of .1. (.'. Williamson's pantomimt' extruvogiiussa "Cluderella," which is to be staged at His Majesty's Theatre on Wednesday next and eight following nights. Iv •■Cinderella' , we are to witness .Mr. Hnrry Lupino In the part of Hilly, the page, his clnuacterisntlon of which, it is said" first made his name famous amongst playgoers of England. Mr. Jack McArdle is said to be Immensely entertaining as the Huron. Mr. Arthur Stigant, who plays the part of the Dame, has excellent London reputation. As the principal "boy," Miss Minnie Love, it Is said, dresses artistically, and sings and ,acts delightfully, and Miss Dolly Castles and Miss Celitl Clliiloni huve both been lavishly praised for their efforts. From among a series of picturesque ballets, oho that stands out prominently is the "Boudoir Ballet." In it Miss Maud Amery lightly tends Cinderella as the Gossamer Fairy, and this accomplished dancer also figures lv a quaint kitchen ballet. In which tea pots, lemon squeezers, coal scuttles, and the like inarch about the stage. But her principal effort is the "Red Poppy," a ballet d'artlou, charmingly shown. In which the other girls represent llowers in the sunshine, and then beaten down by drenching showers. In a quaint and very humorous "tu.-n," entitled "Old Time Turns," Miss Gertie Lateuford and Sliss Dorothy Firmin wear "pork pie-' hats and "buns," and sing a sentimental ballad. An outstanding feature of the pnntoftiime is the acrobatic speciality of Tiny Tot. Marjorle, and Little Eileen. At the be introduced the harlequinade.

HIS MAJiESTVS. The Allen Doone Company concluded n record eeaROU at Ills Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night, when they staged "The Parish Priest." At the dose of the play "Mr Doone <ame before the curtain, and. amid great applause, "Toast to Kriu" and "The Wearing of the <Irecu." orEitA jiousi:. There will he sever!) l new appearances at the Opera House this evening, when the management present the usual Monday ehvj>.e or programme. Val. and Louie Newman, having reornily nrrivert In Netv Zealand from Kngland, will make their Initial bow. and submit several entertaining comedy turns, while Lumle.v and Rhodes, who also excel In comedy, will also give of their be.--t. licrpbetlc feats will be performed by Alton, lute of Leminon. IlTinaJi. and Alton, of vaudeville nnd pantomime fame. The other Items on the ■bill will be supplied by several of those artists who appeared last week.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. The picture wuic.li was presented on Thursday last by the ninuagi'incut at the Queen's Theatre. In which the Kssanny shir Charlie ,<'lifli)Uu takes the leading role.i.s lielng continued nftlil* theatre iv>r v few days longer, lv order that those who <lld not have an apiKirtrinlty <5f wlrDeseiug It - last week may- be tiiforded another chance. Tills production, the title of which is "A Sight Out," was the cause of much amusement. The most Important iplcturc screened on the rest of Uie bill, which was changed this niornlnp. Is one entitled "The Flower of Faith," 11 twoact driuna from the shidlos oT the Soli;; Company. It Is full of lucWeni. and the acting is well up to the usual standard of excellence. The picture showing the latest local events—the Auetl&nd Oaiotte— iieiiyk of Interest to all, may be taken :is the Item of next Importance. The Kurlit ■match hcttt-eci! Treuthain and Auckland representatives I.s shown In n Series of remnrkal>lj pood photoCTaplis, while the departure of more reinforcements on Tuesday last is also clearly shown. The cQink's are a good selection.

GLOBE THEATRE. •. Tho management at -tlio ciobe Theatre :Ims secured for tlnV week another series of films nf great variety, and tho new tpictnrea should urove a popular attraction for the present w<-ek. The drama of chief Importance Is one produced by the Majestic Company, under the headlnc •'The Green Idol," a faselnatli'Si story which centres around on Indian Idol. It has been witnessed with enthusiasm liy the spectators at tcwliiy'.i sessions, uuil should (jirickly spring Into popularity. Another Idol 1* aj>penrlnc at Uie ttlobe Theatre on the same Mil. hut Iα this case It Is the idol <>f the ladles, Maurice Costcllo, the famed picture actor. who does Hot appear on the screen so regularly lately as he did v of yoarH aso. ,lle tnkes the prin-i-ipal part in a story, the title of which Is "The Good In Him," a flue drama of the We»f. The eomlc end of the bill Is kept -well in slsht l>y one of the latest Keystones. "Wilful Ambrose," In which the anisuliis actor who gives his mime ■to the title does many funny things. The topical lviidcet this week contain* ninny good Incidents of interest.

GRAND TII.EATIIE. Many pictures of unusual Interest were Rcreened Ihis morning at the Grand Theatre, after the customary Monday change of programme had taken place. The most attractive .item on rhe bill Is ft picture-en-titled "The Mystery of the Tea Dausant," one of the In test productions released by the Kulein Company, containing many exciting Incidents such as are most appreciated by the modern -picture lover. Another picture deserving of mention Is that entitled "The Law of tJ\e Wilds," which is also full of Incident and exciting sitnntions. Including the pnrunlt and capture of a thief. A lino Instructive picture, one of the best, shows many Interesting scenes In connection with the «ilk industry of .Tapnn, from the collecting of the silk from the worms to the completion of the line material which is so much In use nowadays by Uie fair sex. The topical budget this week is very long, all the latest. aappcnlugß or importance In England, most of them In connection with the war. being shown In a series of very clear photographs. The comic pictitrefi are also pood, this week, the chief of Wiese being that entitled "The Methods of Margaret," by the Vitagrnph Company.

PRINCESS THBATBE. Tlip fine picture which lins been showing ■i ii weekly instalments at tbc Princes* Tlientre for tbp past two or three months continues to attract satisfactory houses each time the bill Is changed. This week's Is quite as attractive as usual, containing the usual exdtlng incidents, and showing how the fugitives fared after their encounter with their enemies on the desert. "The House Across tbc Street" is the title of a drama of some importance, which has aroused much interest during to-day's nesslons. This fascinating production is- one of the most recent releases of the well known Ilex Company. The funniest picture in the comic section of the programme Is that entitled "A Night Out." which van presented before large houses towards the end of Inst week. It gains Its importance through the fact that the renowned Charles Chaplin, formerly of Keystone fume, but now engaged by the Kssauny Company, takes the leading part, creating much amusement. Another feature of the hill is the Auckland Budget, containing many of the latest local incidents of Importance, the chief of which is the Rugby match between Trentham and Auckland a fortnight ago.

KING GEORGE THEATRE. A now programme \ Vn s screened nt the King (Jeorgc Theatre this uiornlnfi. the picture of chief Importance beliijt entitled, •'The Key to Yesterday," in which thn 'American picture actor Carlyle Elackwell takes tup fending role. This Is an Intensely interesting story, dealing witli a revolution in South America, which results in a man named Carter being ecntencrri to death for participation In thn trouble. He escapes, and the attention of the authorities Is turned upon nn innocent man. the hunted man's double, but lie proves his case. The conclusion to tbe story is very touching. Tills picture has been watched with Interest during to-day's sessions l>y fairly satisfactory audiences. and bids fair to become very popular before It Is withdrawn from the programme. The Warwick Chronicle is this week quite as good ns usual, most of the items being Id connection -with the wor, .pictures dealing with Important happenings at Home. "The programme is also well supplied- with comics, "To Be CallWl' , oi , " being one of the best. • ■ » -

PALACE THEATRE. » An absorbing flrama entitled "The Theft of the Crown Jewels" was screened at the Palace Theatre this morning as the most important feature -of. «ii entirely new programme- . .rphjta Is ii highly fascinating production, and. an added attraction is the starring of ■ .Miss Alice Joyce, tihe young cinematograph artiste who has comparatively recently sprung Into the fore in the picture world. The supporting .programme contains many interesting pictures, including the usual comics, which have been responsible tfor much amusement to-day. This programme will continue until Wednejsdny evening, when It will be sereeued fur the last time. OTHER PIC'IT'ISE 'KNTDRTAIXXIEX'BS. The first presentation of a picture entitled "Lll- o' London" will be made this evening at the Lyric Theatre. This picture gives- a good idea of life in the slums of the great metropolis. A story dealing with circus life, entitled "Children of the Circus," will b e sc.-eened ■this evening at the King's Theatre, supported by the usual good • pictures of variety. •Must Mother" is the title of a touching story ■which is announced to appear In tlij plncc of importance on the bill at the Orafton Theatre this evening. There whs the usual change of bill at the Arcadia Thealic this morning, am the new pictures appear to be giving gmern! satlsfae-lon.