AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15931, 19 June 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

"INTOLERANCE" TO-MUHT. The widely-diGCussed D. W. Griffith picturo, "Intolerance," will be thown at the Theatre Royal evening at 8 o'clock} under the J. O. 'Williamson management. In this film, which is said to be not only daringly now but radically revolutionary in its handling of dramatic themes, the spectator sees as from the top of a mountain with one comprehensive glance, the four greatest stories of the world's histoiy. Griffith has unlocked the sates of time and recreated and reviskmed to the world tho baneful effects of intolerance, through four cycles of tho world's history. The four stories, though distinctly different, aro co-related. Thero is a modem story, ono of ancient Judea, one of Paris in tho Middlo Apes, and one of Babylon in the days of Belshazznr. ''Intolerance" will bo exhibited for six nights and five afternoons, at S o'clock and 2 o'clock respectively. To accompany the action of the picture is a specially prepared musical score, which will be played by a symphony orchestra under tho direction of Mr "Wynne Jones. The box vtlans for tho season nrc now open at Milner and Thompson's.

[ OPERA HOUSE. I Patrons of Iho Opera House last night, Were presented with an exceptionally good programme. A welcome ro.-appearance was that of the Bunty Comedy Company, comprising Miss Jean Clyde and .Messrs David Urquhart and Abie- Barker. They appeared u an amusing -Scotch sketch, "McPherson's Wooing," during the presentation of which thev kept tho audient-o iu :» roar of laughter. Another entertaining turn was that of 'tho Cavana Duo, who made their first appcarance in Christ-church. The young lady is an accomplished harpist, whilst lior partner indulges in sonic clever work on tho slack wire. Another new turn was that of Balto. a clever equilibrist who balances himself in a manner to make one catch one's breath. Doranto, who is attired iu Chinese costume, made n?s first appcarance, and proved. himself quito an adept on musical instruments of a somewhat unorthodox tyne. Other interesting items were supplied by the Gadabout Girls, McLean and Drurv, Carlton and .Sutton, and Yandinoff and Louie. A special drum solo played during the evening by Mr Clarence Crawford, a member of the. orchestra, merited the warm applause that lewarded it. Th 0 programme will be repeated this evening.

"DADDY LOXG LEGS." Tho first of the J. C. Williamson, Ltd. s 101/ "starring"' attractions wiil bo tli« initial appearance in Christchurch of the Canadian star actress, Miss lvatlilcno MacDouell, together with Charles Waldron. who will he rcmemtored by his excellent interpretation of tho principal role in "Tho Squaw prim," and a strong company in Jean Webster's successful play, ''Daddy Long Legs,'' which coniinoiKTs at, tho Theatre .Royal on Tuesday evening next. This production has had a big run in London and New York, and more reccnl.lv in Sydney, where tho audicnces at night worn so large that tho management . presented special afternoon representations, which were also witnessed by crowded houses, which included a. large proportion of children, to whom the play makes a very special appeal. ''There appears to be. 110 question in the mind of the spectator of the plav as to whether it is a true transcript of the. book—all that concerns is the plnv, well balanced, well cast, and well produced." Thus runs the opinion of one of the leading critics in Sydney. Another thus criticises "Judy":—"Miss Kathlene Mae- I Doncil fully justified the reports that had preceded her. Throughout tho comedy she fully kept up her reputation, nud'at the end of the perforinanco the approval'of tho crowded house was manifest. .'Daddy ' Long Legs' as a, play is just a,s wnimsical as the book: but considerably more entertaining." The box plans will open at Milner and Thompson's next Saturday morning.

ROLLER, SKATING. As has born the case from tlio commencement of the season, the Colosseum Skating Rink was liberally patronised, at, the several sessions hclcl yesterday. So great has been ..the demand that the available supply of skates lias on more than one occasion bccomc exhausted, but Sir A. E. Power has now acquired another large stock, so that ho hopes to be able to supply the wants of all. The usual sessions will be held to-day and to-night, and the brass band will play during the afternoon and evening, i