AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 302, 19 December 1917, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

_ " GRUMPY." | The notable character play " Grumpy," i with Mr. Cyril -Maude lv tbe title part, once again drew a full house to His Majesty's Theatre last night, and, us pre- j ivlously, the development of the plot was: received with enthusiasm by the audience, who Insisted on several recalls ut the Uunl fall of the curtain. "Grumpy" will be | staged to-nigbt, aud will be put on for tbe last time to-morrow night, to be succeeded on Friday evening by "General jonu I Regan," und on Saturday night by "Caste." 1 OPERA HOUSE. I | " The old programme ut tbe Opera House | has evidently caught the fancy of a big . crowd of vaudevll.e followers. One of the most attractive musical turns yet staged at this theatre Is put on by the Bentleys, I who are u.eordcd an ovation nightly. The Les Bates Revue Company vie making their Uuul appearance lv' "A Night lv Bohemia." I TIVOLI THEATRE. The Tlvoll Theatre continues to attract record business as the result of an excellent programme running this week. Tbe , mainstay of the bill Is another of tbe super- j latlvcly good "I.nsky" features called "At First Sight." The remulnder of tbe bill Is of a flrst-clusß standard, with a remarkable picture of the Melbourne Cup race aa the second headline. I "THE BARRIER." [ There Is never a dull moment in the picture "The Barrier," which has been obtained by the management of the Lyric Theatre as the result or a special arrangement for release. This 111 mls one of vie best hulf-dozen pictures that luivc becu .shown lv Auckland. I ARCADIA THEATRE. ! The comedy drama, "The Little Terror," and the fourth- episode of tbe "Purple Douilno" serial win be shown tor the last time ut tbe Arcadia Theatre to-ulght. I OTHER PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. I Authentic pictures of tbe Russian Revolution are respousible lor record uusiuess vi tue box ouue ot tue Strand Theatre. A domestic drama of extraordinary Intensity Is running at Everybody's Theatre under the title of "Tbe \S o-uan Beneath." An Inspiring war drama, "For Franco," In which theie are many amusingly realistic scenes of tbe battiehcld, is running ut the Grand Theatre. A rollicking Wild West drama, with Harold Lockwood us tbe pivot of the action, is being shown at the King's Theutrc under the title "Under Handicap." 1 "Tbe Kye of tbe Night" aud "Wheels of Destluy," are the two big features of the Globe programme. i "The Lifted Veil" Is receiving n successful urst leieuse ut the I'rluces's Theatre. A Russluu drama ot great power and originality called "Antou the Terrible" heads tbe bill of fare at tbe Queen's. "The Old Homestead," a charming story of farm life, holds priority of place ou the list at the West End. Pousonby's popular theatre, the Brltanula, la starring a Metro play culled "A Magdalene of the Hills." A fascinating mystery story entitled "The Crab" Is making a big bid for popularity at the Empress Theatre. "YOU'RE IN LOVE." The story of "You're m Love," tbe latest comic uperu success from Lonuou aud iNcw York, which Is to be staged here lor tue first time by J. C. V»llliu_sons f_w Musical CouiuUy Company on neuuesduy uigut next (ttoxiug ulgut) la unusually Interesting for a play of lis kind. Tue plot deals chlcUy with tbe rooted objection of Airs I'uyton iCouilie Edissi to the marriage of ber uiece (Maud Fune) with Hobby i>ouglns (tvllliuw Greene), until the luller a , moral stamina bad been tried, tested una ; proved. So, on the assurance that Hobby 'Is a bloated millionaire bondholder, tbe I youug people ure muirled beiore a Judge | (Harry B. Burcber) under contract to keep at ail times well within public view for tue I avoidance of lovcniuklug for a whole year. I The boneyuiooners l"three days out" on the i "High Hope," with a crowd of lrrespou- ! slbles) meet only utader the eye of the [ bride's guardian, who manages to be on I the spot to damp their ardour whenever I their bottled-up emotions threaten to seethe over, with a reminder of the several clauses lv the ugreeineut. However, with the assistance of uu eccentric missionary ■ (Mr Alfred Frith), v- boatswain (Mr Field I Fisher), tbelr two friends (Cecil Bradley aud Fred Mngutre) all ends happily, aud Mrs Puyton In the meantime recognises Hobby's guardian as her long-lost third husband. The plwns will be opened ut . Wlldman and Arey's on Friday morning. I MR BARRY CONEY'S RECITAL. I An appreciative audience enjoyed tbe entertainment given lv the Town Hull concert chamber lust night by Mr U. Barry Coucy and his pupils, lv aid of the Soldiers' Orphanage, Heine Bay. A uuuiber of tue performers displayed talent of a high order while the rendering generaUy afforded evidence of that nnlsbed tuliiou • which Mr Coney's pupils have shown ut pust recitals. The star performer was Miss Muriel Allen, whose rich and well-cultivaLcd contralto voice delighted the audience In several numbers, uoiuuly lv Soguul" and "My Sou." This was Miss Allen's llual appearance In Auckland before leaving lor Sydney to study under Slguor de Gcorglo, her Intention being to continue her studies later In America, and Italy, and her reception waa gratifying In Us cordiality. The lengthy programme Included some exceedingly eujoyabte Items by Miss Vera Moglnle (whose Urst public appearauce created a decidedly favourable Impression), Miss Reba Cohen, Miss lima Page and Miss : Mlna Kronfeld; Messrs. R. Geddes (who sang "Sacrement"), and Ernest White (who gave a good interpretation of "King Charles"), and Robert Summers (whose pianoforte solo was «varmly applauded. Tbe first part was rounded off with a series of concerted pieces from "Carmen" by tbe Misses Mary MucCormlcK, Esther Yeoward and Wlna Kronfeld and Mr J. J. Stewart. The second hair of the programme took the shape of a musical sccuu In costume; entitled "Flora's Holiday," in which Misses Esther Yeoward and Lllliau Braithwalte, and Messrs Norman Kent and U. Barry Coney diverted tbe audience with a cleverly-arrauged and executed pot pourrl of.' solos, quartets, and musical catches. The accompanists for the evening were Mrs Macandrew uud Mr Coney. I ,