AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 158, 4 July 1917, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

• '*■ THE H-OUSK THAT JACK BUILT. "The House Tli.-u Jac-K Built." at His Majesty's, combines all ilio fi-:iinres as.sot-1-ate«l -with pantomime, and liurofluce* new aud original sperta.-ulai- di-jiLiys. Tlie»? —_tke it a protl_itb«i or The liisl'«-st standard. The i'lalognt in tihe hauls «if 1.-v:-r .-omedians. relieves the succession of Imllets and choruees. and the whole i-omprlses to make an entertainment of highest merit. A matiuee given at the theatre 'this afternoon •was well attended. The performance will lie repeated, each evening till l'rhlay, wheu the season clones. THE EXCLISH PIERROTS. The entertainment provided by the l.n?lish I'ierroxs in the Concert Chamber is _ucU that -almost full nouses attend the ■programmes nightly. "With a representative .-ollectkin of songs, relieved by a pleasing introduction of comedy, the Pierrots present a bill that is of the highest standard. The items have the adde« advantage of bei_B new and original, and In the bands ot capable artists they arc presented hio>l effectively. The programme Will he repeated this evening. OPERA HOUSE. The usual matinee at Kuller's Opera House this afternoon was very well attended, ami the fare provided was -thoroughly appreciated. The programme of -vaudeville current at the theatre will be again repeated this evening. TIVOLI THEATRE. The Tivoli Theatre picture programme comprises several -eliphtful subject*, the rest of which are "The Kiss." a Famous riavers' comedy drama, featuring Uweti Moore and Marguerite Courtot, and the screaming Patty Arb-kle f.""'' 1 '- ' l .' le Butcher Uov." The supporting turns 111----.lude e_neational and topical pictures, the whole combining to conduce to one of the linest and happiest picture entertainments which have been seen in Auckland for some considerable time. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The Queen's current head-liner is the Art -rama "A Man and the Woman. There are good supports. LYRIC THEATRE. The 'William Fox production ' The End of the Trail." a dramatic conception which stars William Faruum. is in season at the Lyric. The secondary "films and the nusic;_ numbers make a programme uf extraordinary merit. PRINCESS THEATRE. •• The Power of Decision." a Metro picture featuring Frances Nelson, runs this week at the Princess, and is a very ]>opiilar attraction. STRAND THEATRE. The best of the Strand pictures now iv season is •■ The Foundling," a film in which "Miss Mary l'iekford delights all .hearts. There is "a particularly live selection of isupports. THEATRE ROYAL. At the Theatre Royal. Kingsland. the leading subject Ls "A Law Unto Himself." Crane Wilbur appears in this pietnre In a splendid dnal role. It is supported by episode ten of " Greed," and a roaring comedy. GRAND THEATRE. The most interesting event at the Crand ls the commencing chapter of a big new serial film, " The Iron Claw." There is also in eYideece a fine drama, " Toe —____——■" EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The head-liner at Everybody's is " The Tage Mystery." a great picture with a strangely fascinating plot. KING'S THEATRE. The melodramatic attraction " Only A Shopgirl." in season at the King's, reflects the utmost credit on the Rrandon-Cremer Xiramatic Company, who are responsible for its presentation and success. ARCADIA THEATRE. The last session of "" The Leopard's Bride." at the Arcadia, comes on this evening. The premier attraction on the programme to-morrow evening is "' Vanity."' GLOBE THEATRE. Clara Kimball Young in " The Heart of Blue Rldgc," attracts much attention at the Globe. There is also the drama "Seven -istcrs."' WTvST END. " The Weaker Sex " is oo at the West Ead.