AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 148, 23 June 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE NATIONAL THEATRE. ] The two bis feature films introuuced to , patrons of the National Theatre for the first time on Saturday provided excellent entertainment lor the large audiences thai attended Saturday's sessions. • The main ,; film, '"A l'arlsiun Hoinance," tells an In- j teresting story 01 the love affairs of Baron j I'hevriol, whose whole interest In life i centres in women. Becoming a victim to t the charms of Kosa, a dancer in the Opera c House, the baron spends the greater part i ot his income on her, but later marries t Therese Beauchamp, a beautiful society t girl. He makes no attempt to conceal from J his wife his Interest in Kosa, and eventually c returns to the latter. During a dinner, at i which the ballet girls from the Opera ' c 'House are present, the baron dies from I apoplexy while proposing a toast to Rosa. I Cooper Cllffe and Uorothy Green have the ] leading roles. The other Him, "Blue-eyed i ] Mary," featuring dainty June Caprice, has r for its then* an exceptional story, which ] creates much amusement. It also has the advantages of being pretty and thrilling. ' v he climax is not only good, but it contains a surprise that brings sunshine where there had been much gloom. "Blue-eyed Mary" is Caprice's fourteenth picture, ' and certainly the best she has ever done i 3 he splendid music of the orchestra, and ; the supportling list, makes the programme pleasant indeed. < TELE TIVOLI THEATKE. : "On the Quiet," the main film at the • llvoU Theatre, is a rollicking comedy- ' drama, in _ which John Barrymore, one of i ! the screen's greatest comedians is seen ia * a riot of fun and frolic, mixed together s Kith a naturalness that heightens the de- 1 licious humour of the story. John (Barry- I ' niore is well known for the success he i made of the leading role in "Are You - i • Mason." On that occasion he was quaint 1 and exceedingly humormis. In this pro-! I ; ductiou. Ins latest, he appeaTs in a storr!' , particularly suitable to his quaint humour I' I An excellent supporting list comprises i ' ~c ome, d s' ' 'Perfectly Fiendish-' SsrasSiVaSS 0 " ,, * aud a Ettzette -ii THE PRINCESS THEATRE. ' Gloria Swanson Is the lead in a cleverly-1 \ I rntcrtninine comedy - drama entitled ! ! I ' Society foT Sale," which is now showing i; at the Princess Theatre. The production ■ is rep etc with human interest, and all ' rno&e little touches that make for del!ent- ■ A fine cast, inclnding ' T, i n m engage.l In the pla/ i j Hie programme Is varied with interestinn- '■ < raffi °rl ? f , the mOSt important ""ta?, I-n rv " C1 "-istie comedy, in which Miss ! i 8 ' aUd the TIIE STKAXB THEATRE i foremost actor, John Barrv-i- ---! lheatre. The morals of this amateur the fallowing are a few: Raffles' thrill"! .SEfe* There are splettdJd I

FULLER'S VAUDEVILLE. The usual change of prn-rramme =-». tako place at the Opera House ™ on irt! Tbls will Introduce the Campbells £h S stated to he instrumentalists of n order, and re-lnstite Sa Hera whose derful performances as a thon~lit r*»SZ. made Her so popular when shew, T here. The programme, which promised t» have etrong entertaining qualities" S h a ii£ sustained by De Car, the versatile a"rohat Ward Lear, Victor the Great Brnli «j Hemstey, Nellie Kolle, Fred Bluett anrt Emerson and Hasto. ' and THE LVKIC THEATRE. To conceal the villainy of a thief nndop the mask of a gentleman is the dramatic achievement of Johnny Barrymore io "ltaffles, the great detective story now being shown in picture form at the Lrrle Theutre. It is a picture of intense human interest. "Raffles' " morals are nothinz to torag of, but his adventures make a real live story, and his fascinating personality gains sympathy iv bis deeds of darlng-di He has numerous thrilling adventures in. eluding an escape from a liner, and' th« famous escape through the clock. Finally th* love of a girl—conies a.s a fitting climax to an admirable production. In support of thb strong headllner are varied and interesting Him:'. Special music is played during the entertainment, " THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. The fine dramatic photoplay "A Wife by Proxy," Ik being shown for the first tune Iα New Zealand at the Queen's Theatre. This stirring, wholesome play features the clever versatile screen star, Mabel TalUferro. A strong snpportinsr list gives add!, tional strength to a splendid programme. THE GLOBE THEATRE. Two flne films are snowing at the Globe Theatre. The first is "The Ghosts of Rr>«§ I Taylor," featuring beautiful Mary Milet iMinter, in a story concerning a pennllesi ! orphan in France, who ?ets to Americi, I where she is drawn into the web of circumjstance. It Iβ an absorbing and intereatinc production that has strong entertainini qualities. The other film Is "The Land of Nowhere," an interesting photoplay that baa for Its theme the part played by a man in a double love affair. This likewise lg absorbing. With strong support, the pr> gramme is in demand. THE GRAND THEATRE. An entertaining programme at the Grand Theatre is headed by "The Mad Lover." The play features Robert Warwick. Aa' accomplished actor, his charm is realised ia this picture, which gives him every opportunity of proving his ability. A delightful story with a ppecial appeal to all lovers and yonng married folk particularly, and- ' presented in a manner that can call forth only the greatest admiration. The pictnre is a poem of production. To this fine film :has to be added varied and interesting sopi ports, the whole making an admirable entertainment. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Women's Weapons," at Everybody'« Theatre, continues to attract large andlenees, the splendid acting of the strong i cast engaged making the production entertaining and absorbing. Dainty Ethel Clayjton heads the cast. Fine supports and. (music, which is always at a high standard jof perfection, completes the popular liilL . BRITANNIA THEATRE. I The great actor. William Farnum, is to - appear on the Britannia ecreen to night ia. one of his greatest successes 1 , "Heart of a Lion." Episode 10 of "The Fighting Trail"' I will also be shown. VICTORIA THEATRE. "The Sign Invisible" will appear on the !screen at the Victoria Theatre for the last I time to-night. Big Mich Lewis Ls featured. Anotaer fine Dim on mc same pro-' gramme is "The Square Deceiver." a photo.-play featuring Harold Lockwood. WEST END THEATRE. ! To-night the management of the West !End Theatre will offer for the amnsement \, lof their patrons the great war "Hearts of the World." This production has thrilled thousands. It is one of the' greatest productions of the. year. - .. EMPRESS THEATRE. . Viola Dona will appear finally in "Flowe» night. On the same list Is "The Other-' Man,'.',,featuring-,llarry.r.Morejr. fine supports completetbe'bill. . To-morro» J "Hearts of tbe World" will be screened, . ' ARCADIA THEATRE. Fascinating Dorothy Halton is, the Ecreett" star at the Arcndia Theatre. She has tlieluad in "The Kaiser's Shadow," a powerful drama. ST}. THOMAS', NEW LYNX. ment was produced at St. Thomas" Hall," New Lynn, on Saturday eveniug, when thehall was packed to overcrowding, over 300 persons being assembled. The operetta was entitled the "Disagreeable Princess," and was uiulor the general munagemeut of i Miss Griffin. The stage was decorated with 'beautiful effect, and the illuminations gave the dresses of the 4O performers a ' brilliant appearance. The leading parts ! -were taken by Mr. Harry Stafford and Miss : i Dolly Oag, as King and Queen respectively, supported by Miss N. Criflin as I'rincesi ;> Marigold, Mrs. White as Witch, and Mr.. J. Winn as Prince Love All. The musical part of the programme was given by Miss Hilda Pyle as pianist, accompanied by .. Messrs. W. G. Parker and C. Spencer a»violinists. Great credit is due to Miss Griffin and all who so ably helped to produce such a pleasant evening's entertainment. The gross proceeds, amounting to. about £I~>, less expenses, are to be dis- • tributed in aid of the Sunday School funds. MISS BERESFOUDS i'LTILS. A musical afternoon was given on Satur-. • day by Miss May Beresford's pupils in the Fire Brigade Hall, Eden Terrace. Mr. Butler, who acted as chairman, congratulated Mise Beresford and the pupils on . their performances, also for the good work dona during the war by tbe Misses Berez ford's entertainments. Mr. Hickey, on behalf of the parents, thanked Miss lieres-' ford, and passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Butler. The following took part in the evening's entertainment:—Misses Kate llcffron, Hazel Birchmore. Hazel Wilson, Mil-.. idred Heron, Thomas, Little, Arawa Heron, Rita Long, Vivian Watson, Annie Long, Rita Madden, Eileen Skellern, Ida Simpson, .-- Isold St. Claire Connie Mortimer. Nellie' ,Dawson. Flora Dunsford. Rowle McDer-. Mont, Lily Macown. Margaret Lister. Ellpea' Uickey, Ada Rodgers, Olive Lock, George Hickey, E. Nicholson, Erie Snape, Stanley Lock. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL. The eminent French organist and com-' I poser, Charles Marie Widor's distinctive . ■ and attractive "Allegro Cantabile," from-' ; Symphony No. 5, was the leading solo per- . formed by the city organist on Saturday evening on the magnificent instrument in the Town Hall. The theme of the opening - section was executed in a flowing style "on' the four and eight feet flutes of the great' manual, accompanied by a bright figure of I sixteenth degrees on the swell-organ registers. The three combined colours of the subsequent subject were adequately disj played, and contrasted on different keyboards, with suitable registering and tbe, j attractive movements in D flat major, andj th* following theme mostly of sustained , intervals received delicate handling. The ' : full power and dignity of the organ, with ■ Its magnificent solo reeds, were exhibited to fine effect during the presentation of ) Klnder's "Exultemus," and j holme's Overture in F, whilst a descriptive I reading was given of Schubert's "Am ■ Meer." Mrs. Johnston-Topliss distinguished .. herself in her singing of Ponchielli's "O . I ietosi!" from "Gioeonda," and gave an } effective rendering of Meyerbeer's "Lleti ; Signor." obtaining hearty recalls at their termination. Mr. Whittaker acted as I pianist. ' ■ AUCKLAND ORPHANS' CLUB. There was a large gathering at the AuekI land Orphans' Club on Saturday night. Mr lOeo. 1;. Reade, vice-president occupied the chair, and welcomed several prominent : euvsts. inoludins Monsio:ir Ilippeau (vice- : consul for Frjiucei. Monsieur Marring (a .visitor from the Islands). Colonel R. J. im°"HVl',? 1 " 1 Mr - ''■ °' iiu (.'"ice-presidents of Uie Wellington Orphans' Club), Mr C. H. jloole, M.P.. and. several ri-tiiru"pd snWiei*. ! i lit- orchestral items "Zamna" ninr->l''i. jand "Darkey's Dreamland" ißidgood), I under the baton of Mr Geo. F. Cater, were I enthusiastically received. The vocal item* ■ were greatly enjoyed, ami lucluuuii suuS s '" Tlle Ringers" and The Company SergeantMajor," by Mr R. Bellow: songs "Love's Garden of Roses" and "I'll Sing to You." Mr W. Thompson; songs "Oh, Pure and Tender Star of Eve" and "My Girl." Mr. C. Jones; song "Arioso (from the opera •Pagllaecl), Mr. H. Carter: items by the Lyric Four (Messrs. A. Ripley. E. Sly, JRyan, and A. McElwain); recitations by Professor Maxwell Walker. 'Cello solos by Mr Bryce Carter (of the Sydney Conservatoire of Music) were greatly appreciated, as were also instrumental selections by the Ponsonby Mandolin Quartet. Colonel Collins and Mr Poole, M.P., replied to the cordial -welcome extended them, botll speeches being In a humorous vela,