AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 299, 15 December 1917, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

■ s ■ ■ ' TIVOLI THEATRE. The following- of the Tivoli Theatre are to be treated to an exceptionally tine programme for the coming week, starting from to-day, when the usual change of bill is made.- The-Oudlcioue selection of films, based on an experience of what manner of picture Is really looked *or by tilm-followera, seems to be a characteristic of the management of this theatre, and has helped to build a very big reputation for this popular house. The biggest picture on the new liat goes by the title ot "At First Sight," which is done by the "Lnsky'' people with the very beet production aim cast. The story concerns Justine Glbhs, an attractive and highly American type of girl, who rebels against a prearranged marriage, choosing instead -to follow the dictates of her own heart, 6he has *>een practically thrust into the. hands of Ralph Uaylor, an Insignificant society youth, who is attracted to her chiefly by monetary considerations 1 . (Hartley Pool**, a successful young magazine ■writer, has a great deal of difficulty ln. com- j plctlng a serial story which is current In one of the magazine?. ' In desperation be applied to the editor for assistance, and Is i scut oat to a deserted and supposedly | haunted house In Justine's village. The two meet accidentally, and the girl Is Immediately attracted to the author because of his complete indifference towards her. Circumstances throw the two young people together, and-Justine's interest lv Hartley | rapidly increases. He confides his dlmcultlcs to her,' and in an endeavour to" assist him ln solving his problems she Impulsively becomes Involved ln a very teai-1 positions <but delightful romance, which turns Hartley's admiration Xor the girl Into, lovp. Eventually, as the old fairy tales suuo, they marry and live happily ever after. This big picture is supported by a number of other attractive subjects, including a unique picture of the Melbourne Cup race, which Is claimed to be the only complete reproduction of the classic event. •Eight separate cameras were used ln making the aim, and every incident of the race is faithfully chronicled. The incidents shown include tho Flemlugton training operations, in which noted trainers, celeurateu Jockeys, and famous -horses are seen, lue crowds on the paddock, and many in teres tIng happenlugs on the course itself, -as usual, the Tlvoll orchestra wUI contribute to the general excellence of the entertainment with a well-chosen »»**£.,££: grnnune. The box plans are at W Human and Arey's. "THE BARRIER." Exclusively at the Lyric every afternoon and evening for one week, commencing at the matinee- this afternoon, Bex Beacus own production .of his best-known dook, -The Barrier," will be presented for the first time ln New Zealand under the_dlrectlon of E. J. Carroll. "The Barrier, It to claimed, covers all the most vivid phases or human life—the struggles and strifes or. (primitive passions, the beauty and Inspirations of great love. It does not depend upon spectacular effects, but upon the power ot the story as told In Rex Beach's famous novel, which It faithfully follows from cover to cover. Special music. Including the barcarolle, "Song ot the North," will be Interpreted by the Lyric orchestra' under the direction of Miss Dorothy Nlccol Reserved scats may be obtained at Burkes, Queen Street, or per medium of the Lytic Theatre •phone. "The Barrier" will be preceded by a serial and ■ "Gazette." PRINCESS THEATRE. .Another programme brimful of interest and variety was introduced at the Princess Theatre to-day, when the usual change was made. The films are all of an attractive sort, but the headllner Is another of the Metro dramas called "The Lifted Veil, which is being rclensed at this theatre for its first presentation in New Zealand. The story Is one of distinctly unusual qualities, and should prove a big draw during the oimine week. The principal part is taken by that exceedingly popular actres, Ethel Barrymord, who Is assisted by a caßt that Includes the names of Frank Gllmore and W. B. Davidson. Another leading subject on the bill is "The Great Pendleton Roundup." which Is claimed to be one of themost remarkable cowboy stories ever produced. THE QUEEN'S. At the Queens-Theatre to-day the customary change of fare Introduced an adaptation of Jales -Goodman's famous story, "Anton the Terrible." which Is unundoubtedly an intensely dramatic and powerful drama based on certain events of recent dnte in Russia. The film makes a strong point of exposing some of the merciless "third degree" methods, and goes far towards being one of the most realistic pictures of the Russian political type • yet shown ln Auckland; The east Is an exceptional one, headed by Theodore Roberts and Anita King. There are a number of interesting Supports. STRAND THEATRE. The much, anticipated Russian revolution pictures made their, first appearance at the Strand Theatre ' to-day, when there were crowded attendances at every session. The pictures nre actually a record- of many of the most Interesting and Important events of the Russian revolution, permission having been obtained from Kerensky' for the taking of the film. GRAND THEATRE. A war story of extraordinary power and originality was'given an Initial screening at the Grand Theatre to-day. under the title of "For France,'.' starring Edward Earle and Betty Howe. There Is a goodly list of supporting films. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The story 'related by "The Woman Beneath,", the best of the films on to-dav"s new programme at Everybody's Theatre, Is a brilliantly conceived one, showing how a young society girl, married for money, rnys for her ambition in a peculiar ami dramatic manner. KING'S THEATRE; ; Harold Loekwood, in_."Under Handicap,'' is the most popular Item on the new menu nt the King's Theatre. The film Is from the' novel of the same name, and is produced by the Metro people. GLOBE THEATRE. One of the splendid Triangle plays is the plum of the new lot of films :it the Globe Theatre under the name of "The Eye of the Night." A Metro release called "Wheels of Destiny" Is also shown. WEST END THEATRE. ' That delightful' book «' The Old Homestead." written by Denman Thompson is converted to an equally delightful film at the West End Theatn- this week. The strong supporting programme is distinguished by both variety and interest. OPERA HOUSE. The current bill at the Opera House is one of the most attractive that has- been offered for some time past. The variety bill Is reinforced with a directing revue, called •'ln .Mexico," played by the Les -Bates Company. PALACE THEATRE. . The programme at the Palace Theatre includes the big dramatic success "Borrowed Plumage," in which Bessie Barriscale is the lending actress. ARCADIA THEATRE. •" A Modern Clnderel'j?." with June Caprice in the name-part. Is showing at the Arcadia Theatre. A - change Is announced for Monday. "YOU'RE IN LOVE." .' On Wednesday, December 2G, Boxing Night,' .T. C. Willlumson. Ltd., will present the new English Musical Comedy Company, wblch appeared here in " So Long Letty," ln the latest musical - comotiy success, "You're In Love," which 'attracted large audiences In Sydney and Melbourne. The company Includes Mlsss Maud Fane. Miss Connie Edlss, Miss Cecil Bradley, Miss Madge .Elliott, Miss Laurie MacDonnell also Messrs. Field Fisher, Al#-,>4 Frith, William | Greene, Fred. Maguire, Jack Hooker, and Harry Wotton. Altogether there are over 100. travelling members of the company. During a brief season there will also be staged " Canary Cottage " and " So. Long Letty." MAORI ENTERTAINERS. | On Thursday night next a party of Maori entertainers from Hawke's Bay and the East Coast districts will make their first appearance lv the main Town .Hall under the direction of the Hon. A. T. Ngata. The programme includes pot dances and songs with Maori action (adapted from the ancient war dances), dealing with the doings of the Maori Contingent at Gallipoll and. in France. These will be Interspersed with Maori dances. Hawaiian songs and i dunces, and recitations by W."l*. Hawal- | klrangl,. of Hawke's Bay, and Mr. Ngata. . The performers number rorty The proceeds of these entertainments will go towards the Maori Soldiers'' Fund, one of the Patriotic ! Funds approved by the Minister of Internal i Affairs. .' ' RED CROSS CONCERT. 1 A grand concert. In aid of the Red Cross i Fuud is to be given in the Town Hall . to-night. The programme includes the 'names of, many well-known amateurs, toI gether with the dancing pupils of Miss Cecil ! Hall:' The 3rd (Auckland) Regimental Band I will i>lay a number of selections. , i.

EMPRESS THEATRE. j The' big dramatic picture ' "God's Law' and Man's " will be shown at the Empress Theatre for the last, time to-night. ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. A popular,programme has been arranged foi- the organ recital In the Town Hall tonight. -In addition to standard organ works the.City- Organist will play Nevln's melodious suite, "A Day In Venice." Mr. Barry Coney will sing songs by Alfred Hill and | Lo-r.' MR. BARRY CONEY'S RECITAL. ' The' programme which has been arranged for the recital to be given at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Tuesday evening next by Mr. H. Barry Coney and others promises to be of exceptional interest. A special feature will be the performance of ".Flora's Holiday" in costume, by a specially trained quartet.