AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15313, 29 July 1915, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

:—» ■ THEATRE ROYAL. The kincmacjlour study, "The Fightt. Forces of Europe, was strengthened last n-lit Ov tne addition of some new films "elating to. tho Russian and Belgian forces- The same pictures will bo shown every night for the remainder of th© week. On Saturday afternoon there will bo a matinee at 2.30 and the season will close on Saturday night. THE TIVOIT FOLLIES. This morning at The Bristol Piano Agency the Tivon Follies' box pane lor tuo season will ©X". an , d „?, bl S demand ior scats is expected, ihe season is to commence at the lhcatro Koyal next Monday evening. >o fewer than twenty-six items aro on tho programme, and a veritable army of chorus and ballet assist the principals in keeping a cyclonic pace in the revelry. Mr Robert Parker is appearing in this production, for rix nights only, aa ho js due to leave Auckland with -\iblba on August 10th. and an artist of his reputation will doubtless prove a very big attraction, coining, as he'does, fom Covent Garden and tho Quinlan Opera Company, where he assumed the chief, baritor.o roles in grand opera. Mr Parker will offer excerpts from opera intermingled with a se'ection of standard songs. Miss Isabella D'Armond has a record of successes in -America as a burlesque actress, and "r-o-e recently ■•cored largely in Aiis'r.i'ia Jack Cannot is already very wel! known in Christchurch for H« clever come-'v work. Vera Pe-rce. t v e A"str. , ' , <.-' • "I-aiity «irl." bus nm"v new «wft a d dances F-fydc Green will bo be«rd in some new vo~al crpntror.*. A'v"-ptta, R-epo n"d r>~ivid« n Ist-oo port'on rf tho'fii" in t*-c : r net Alfredo, tbe Vnfflbond vi--> ,: "'- f ' v aklovenko'. a "Rus=i.-n dancer, and Koi"- wMI r>"pvHo specialty turns on the big programme. OPERA HAttc;k. A good audience witnessed the performance of Madam Marion last night, .any being bewildered by the wonderful •apidify- with which her numerous changes were effected. Considerable applause was bestowed upon Dorothy Harris for her clever ragtime singiu,g. The remainder of tho programme was also well received. Thc company will appear again to-night. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. The principal picture in the new programme appearing for the first time today at the Queen's Theatre is a "Solig" sensational two-reel drama, called "A Fight to the Death." The action takes -- cc in the backwoods of Canada. The other films arc: "Within the German Lines," said to depict very realistically the thoroughness of the enemy's methods; "Fatty's Chance Acquaintance" (Keystone), "Percival's Awakening" (Lubin comedy), and the latest "Path© Gazette." During the evening sessions the orchestra will play selections from "Princess Caprice" aud "Tho Gir| Who Didn't." "In the Park," featuring the famous Charles Chaplin, has proved so popular that the management of the Grand Theatre lias decided to show the comedy for the remainder of the week. The supporting subjects will bo changed, and "will comprise "Paillette's Necklace" \ Urban drama), "Th© Way of Woman" (Essanay drama). "The Peddlers" (Keystone), "Bill and tho Lions" (comic), and tho "Warwick Chronicle." Tho war drama. "1914. or Scotland for Kinor and Country." was witnessed by another large attendance of patrons at His Majesty's Theatro last night. Tho same'programme will be given this evening. Tho new programme at thc Globe Theatre to-day will include "Tho Stolen Ruby" (star dramri), "Such a, Cook" (Keystone comedy). "The Bridegroom's Dilemma" (comciiy), "Tho Poor Relation" (drama) r '"Fhc German Fleet in Kiel Harbour." and the latest "Pathe Gazette." Everybody's Theatro was again crowded last night, when the present week's attractive programme was repeated. The same films will bo screened at the usual hours to-day. Tho following new pictures will bo screened at thc Sydenham Theatre, tonight :—"Op tho Stroke of Five" (Vitagraph star drama), "The Pathe Gazette" (war topical), "From Forest to Mill," "Mother of Pearl" (comedydrama), "Dishing the Dardanelles" (cartoon). "A Heart of Gold" (drama). "A Strand of Blonde Hair" (comedy), and "Lotta Coin's Ghost" (comedy). OLYMPIA RINK. Thc Olympia Rink will be open at tho usual hours to-day for roller skating. Tho floor continues to receive th© best attention, and is in excellent condition. A large stock of new skates of the best pattern is also available for the use of patrons. Tli© Olympia Band will play special skating music in thc evening.