AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 195, 16 August 1920, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

'THE SLEEPING BEAUTY." »■ The pantomime "Sleeping Beauty," duced by the J. C. Williamson Company attracted another full house at h'js Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening Owing to the popularity the production has enjoyed the . management announces that the season will continue until Wednesday August 25. The piece will be presented every evening and at matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. The box plant are on view at Wlldman and Arey's. NATIONAL THEATRE. •_hod With Fire." a romantic 1 0 t % story of the plains, was presented before a large audience on Saturday evening. in this film of western life. William Russell surpasses himself In forceful acting a ntt daring horsemanship. A fine supporting programme is also screened, while the orchestra accompanies wirtt ap-proprlate selections. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Houdlni. tbe world-famous magician, ampiv demonstrates his ability in the wonderful film of daring reats, -The Grim Game." The role the "handcuff king" g s . su-mes in this gripping phou.-play Is one which affords every satisfaction. The secondary films of the programme are also of an excellent order. TIVOLI THEATRE. "True Heart Susie,' - is the title of tha chief attraction of this week's programme. T'ae film le a drama with a setting in _i quiet village. Lilian flish and Robert Harron, tbe popular Griffith stars, are seen in leading roles, which they exploit with every success. The supporting pro. gramme Includes Interesting and edueativs gazettes and travelogues. PRINCESS THEATRE. Mr. James Schofield, the Canadian tenoT had an enthusiastic reception on Saturday evening. He sang with a correctness of note and a beauty of Intonation that evoked persistent applause. Of h_ five numbers his laughing song was partlco- ! larly excellently rendered. "Crooked I Straight." featuring Oharles Ray, Is tha star attraction of the pictorial programme. STRAND THEATRE. Irene Castle, the famous actress anl danseuse, ls seen in a role particularly adapted to her capabilities In "The First Law." The film possesses a dramatic theme, forcibly presented. "The Grocery Clerk." which is included in the programme, is a comedy screen, featuring Larry Semon. a humorist, who Is rapidly becoming popular.

I QUEEN- THEATRE. j The main feature of the entertaining programme is "The Honour System." a I powerful photo-drama of Mexico. Gladys Brockwell appears In the leading role, playing with decided success. The budgat of secondary films are full of interest, -i LYRIC THEATRE. Doris Kenyon. the captivating star, playa in the principal role in "The BandJbox," from the novel of the same name, by Louie Joseph Vance. .Miss Kenyon's portrayal in this film is of an undoubted high order. . The third episode of the serial "Tbe Mystery 0 t 13 is included in the programme. GRAND THEATRE. A film of pathos and humour, "Tha Hoodlum," M well calculated to please. A further asset of success is the fact that Miss Mary _ Ickford plays in the leading role. The programme Includes the seconit episode of the gripping serial, "The Mystery of 13." EMPRESS THEATRE. "One of the Finest" and "The She-Devil 1 ' comprise the double programme screening this evening. PARNELL THEATRE. Viola Dana is the star in "The __ew_».™ which will be presented to-ni_i_t. VICTORIA THEATRE, DEVONPORT. "A Man said Hi» Money," starring Tom Moore j, tbe title of the main feature of the prtframme. OPERA HOUSE. The change of programme for the week will be presented this eveulng. SIR WALTER SCOTT ANNIVERSARY The St. Andrew's Society has arranged !»_-*£ conce ", to take place in the Town id„-r-hT Cert Cuamb " t"i* evening. An admirable programme of Scottish Items has been prepared. The vocal part -ill be provided by Mrs. Towsey, Mr. Hube. Car ___«£_ r < r' ha -' Hunter ' and the Sco-tlsh-New Zealand play, "For Love of Appin, by Alan E. Mulgan, ls being produced for tbe first time by Mr. -eor-e barren, with a strong cast. ° E V ANJ3 -G ANG_ FA R DWE L„. Miss Amy Evans and Mr. Fraser Gauge gave taelr flnal concert of a delightful series before a large and very luter~ted assemblage in the Town Hall "on Saturdar evening. That the singets had won *a place in the hearts of Auckland mustlovers was exhibited in eloquent fashion hy the enthusiasm they received, and the splendid ovation recorded them at the termination of the performance. Mis* Evans was in splendid voice and kept the listeners enraptured under the spell 0/ her art. Mr. Harold Elvlns was warmly encored afteT h» -pianoforte solo?. The arri-ts left for Wellington lai»t nigiit, where they open oa Tuesday, the principal centres of the Dominion will then be visited, after that a return season will be given in Auckland during October. '*MAGIC -HROC'-H THE AGES." In the lecture to be given in the Town Hall concert chamber, on Thursday and the two following nights, M_. R. R. Oakley, who has made a very close study of the subject, will explain many of the tricks and Illusions used by the so-called spiritualist mediums. The Rev. Jasper Calder -will give a brief address, entitled "Wnat I Think of Spiritualism." and 'Mr. Keluh W. Liddl* will perform many of the tricks which have puzzled credulous people. Mr. Geo Tollerton who Is renowned for tls control of nil _? C _- 1 „ muK ' leß ' wUI asS5St - Ti e box plan ia at Wlldman and Arey's. BRITANNIA THEATRE. t_!___ Th _. Dares ." with Madlaln* evenliT ' wi " be ecreene d tn"