AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Issue LI, 24 May 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Mary Pickford, SX e V&X"I 1 she exploite to the full. _*| J ' whlc l ■Pickford offers an * mp _^ BC _t. Th( easily ranks amongst nerura picture itself is one ha? * ' v appeal, the story being I WU <»£ c lcverelj w-hlch pathos and humour_ are <- combined, 'rue m < excellent, and bas altogetner n. ni very satisfactory -Photo-ptay. *" ad . dary films of the Proramme of the J&^^-S^--* to the entertalnment. ioNAL TnEATRE . __«^w-£ i va5 r « evening. Walsh a bright,■ b ™ezy 1 addeu i allty pervaded the. photo piaj. » f a to' its Interest. As r u ,f t ua ' Sfu his accusnumber of thrilling feats vrltn "is » ' mysterious. The comeay t erse(J no means lacking, out '"..i"_ t * tn i S throughout the ffl£» a c d o d m^°y . a°raina, lf P ic a ur !', "hJSSp" was aUo presented. SS JSS%*S ~ P the leadI iug role to decided advantage. I TIVOLI THEATRE. The brilliant melodrama, "Secret 1 Service" gained. Immediate popularity when ft was screened ou Saturday evening. The isvsSL" sjw.'ssS?. 1 iluced In the.hands of an all-star c.i»i, ! Warwick and Wanda Ilawlcy were particu lirlv -ood. Besides this film the supportI tag fiSt was also of a high order The scenic and topical pictures imparted many Items of interest in a •pleasant nianuci% i *€ contr? ISSTS: . weVamnled musical proI gramme.

STRAND THEATRE. "Glncer Mick" excited much interest when it was screened on Saturday at the Strand This sreat seuuel to "The faeutlS Bloke," r du . < ; ed T b y rn M r [ nn lltly i moß a ■Longford for Mr. E. J. Carroll, is a clevlrely woven combination of the scenes and incidents in C. J. Dennis* famous poem It is brimming full of spontaneous humour, real human life, and appealing sentiment. The sub-titles are immense, and' the decci-atlons characteristic and In good taste. The innumerable scenes and incidents from the slums of Sydney to the heights of Gallipoli stir the emotions of every true heart by their beauty and realism. Whether to the man of. lltcrarj instincts who looks for form and manipulation of wording with appropriate illustrations or the man who wishes to have a good hearty laugh, his emotions stirred and his sense of life and character ouickened. "Ginger Mick" will have un equal charm. Uis ludeeu „j l nlm , el i ic '" six superlative reels that will appeal to all ages.

LYRIC THEATRE. Doris Kenyon is seen in a ."triking role ] in the nigged, virile film of tL'e gold rush of the old days in Alaska. In this photo.; play, entitled "The Great White Trail. Miss Kenyon establishes a name for herself that places her amongst the foremost of screen artsts. A", for the pictured is all that could be desired. The theme is excellent and together with admirable direction and' the best photographic treatment, has resulted in a photo.-drama of undoubted and unusual merit. The programme In T eludes supports, featuring the lighter side of life, and in the topical films, various current events of interest. QUEEN'S THEATRE.

The budget of attractive films has. as the chief attraction, a clever comedy production "New York Luck." William Russell is the principal performer, and. as the young country adventurer seeking his fortune In the city, offers-a portrayal that immediately meets with approval. The other films of the programme are in taste, and also meet with a favourable reception.

GRAXD THEATRE. j Constance Talmadge, the versatile actress, creates a firm impression in her latest feature, "Up The Road with Sal lie." The picture is an acceptable production. and besides having Miss Talmadge as the star also possesses a strong supporting cast. The final episode of "A Man of Might." which is included In the programme, brings to an end one of tbe most exciting serials that baa ever been presented in Auckland. GLOBE THEATRE. Another triumph is scored by Hale Hamilton by reason of his splendid work In the Metro comedy "After His Own Heart," which is being screened this week. ! The attractive programme which includes this film also presents the thirteenth episode of "Wolves of Kultur." OPERA HOUSE. An all-vaudeville programme will be submitted at Fuller's Opera House this evening as the change for this week. The galaxy of artists as shown by the bill promises an entertainment of a very high order.

ORPHANS' CLUB GATHERING. I Mr. >W. J. Xupier, vice-president, ofliciated as chairman at the fortnightly gathering of tbe Auckland Orphans' 'Club on Saturday night, when the guests were the president CMr: 'W. J. Uray) and executive officers of the 'Devonport Orphans' Club, and Mr. Philip, a member of the recently-formed Orphans' Club at Hamilton, which numbers eighty members, and opens it« session on June 12. Tiie chairman mentioned that the sister marine club wa*s promoted by the Devonport Rowing Club whii': he was

president, and now had a very flue orchestra and a large membership. He announced that the exhibition .by the Auckland Society of Arts was to 'be held that night fortnight, and that the Orphans' Club •would not meet on that occasion. Thirtysix new members were elected. The musical programme submitted wa* thoroughly appreciated. The club's orchestra, un-er Mr. <x. V. Cater, was loudly arrplauded a the concision of Its selection,,, Hoe" and "Nell Gwynne.'' Songs were con tributed toy Messrs. L, Eehßu, J. Stapson. L, Gurr, F. G. ®™**- *"*£&£&. and ledge, Ante solos by **£"£ Mauer. Tn(J humorous -ketches by **• rjj. "gf Messrs. accompaniments were P la * ea -„X :> E motU Cyril Towsey, Geo. SMxma, •*» BJJ*"*

PRINCESS THEATRE. Capacity houses resulted at thePrted* Theatre during the »«" nMn 11 /^ ri C p V d el a 1 u § sessions on Saturday, when the varied_ana entertaining programme of P«= ra, ,es '' Jfirj* •md music was presented, ihe Hawaiianappenrecf in a number of catchy and melodious items, which they * ccom »™ w s™ the ukelele and guitar. Two solo items "Rosary" and "Hawaiian Lament, v. ere particularly fine, and called forth Persistent applause. The pictorial port on of the programme consisted of a stirring drama of life and love. «>tl< ed "The Virtuous Thief." Enid Bennett, who is an ever-welcome star, offers a l'ortrayat iv this film that gains her even. greater popularity than before. mc programme will be repeated nil this week, rut Hawaiian* appearing during the evcninj, sessions and also on Wednesday afternoon. THE ENGLISH 'PIERROTS.

The English Pierrots introduced their change of bill at the Town Hall on Saturday evening in such merry fafehloii as to put the whole of the large audience into n rare good humour. With their bright humour and sweet songs, their dainty costume «*«»" and happy general effects, the Pierrots are distinctly popular, and the whole of tho individual aud concerted efforts were weU received. Only one tnstrumental quartet was presented, 'by a™"*? •McLcod. Jurs, Tappe and De Saws, and they were heartily encored, and the flute solo by -Miss De Saxe was in marked favour. The opening chorus, "Mirth." was the prelude to "Rag versus Opera." and another nrettv concerted number, which purported itself" .to be a little argument about beans. The fun chapters of Mr. W. P. Turner, and the bright monologues of Mr. C. Lawrence, gave a happy lilt to the light aud well varied bill, in which both the music and and songs left nothing at all to be desired. (Miss Em Gordon made a great successor — Waltz Song," and "Sophy's Sweetheart, sung by Miss Maxin'e McKenzie with the assistance of tbe company, was well rendered. The costume effects were seen at their best in the scenn "On the m™™, find the concert melody, "Cotton Hollow Hannonv," which were interpreted most admlraby iby the full company. A laay with tlie appropriate name of Miss joy : Rolls danced beautifully and gracefully with . (Mr. Leslie Austin, whose entertaining . throughout the evening gave him the chance I to show an ample versatility, and altogether . the programme was as happy and successful - as anything seen here for months. » VICTORIA THEATRE, DEVONPORT. 1 Gaby Deslys, the fnttous ParisiennO I actress, is the star in th« six-act photo.jplay "Infatuation," which is being screened I to-night. CITY ORGAN (RECITAL.

Despite the inclement evening there was a gratifying attendance at tiie municipal organ recital last Saturday evening. It opened with a performance of Aloys Clauss- • I manns "Grand Choeur." which, la a solewell adapted to display the large toned registers of an organ such as that in the Town Hall. The "Moderato" was given with dignity and strength on the diapasons and reeds, and the subsequent movement in F major, with its melodious a«mc and modern harmonic treatment w*» suitably presenter on the quieter register., whilst a liold and noble rendering vis obtained of the concluding section lv »? «naJor. 'Bach s -Prelude and Fugue in D 'Major l ' —which is a favourite with organists to whom fugues like the G and D .minof present great difficulties, received an unfolding which ex-. hibited tbe intrinsic value of the work and the resource of the fine organ. Borows-ki s " \ndante from Sonata No. 1., Cyril Scott s "Hills of £lare," and "Passaylaglia," and selections from the opera "Faust" wens other tastefully, perpormed pieces. -AylI ward's "Soug of tlie Bow" and SandeTsou 9 ••Lorraine/* were effectively delivered by Mr. N. D. Day, Mr. "Whittaker assisting at the pianoforte.