AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16214, 17 May 1918, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

ALLAN WILKIE SEASON. During two moie evenings the military fT" -n CV r y3 ' Wc '" wil ' b° staged at the Theatre Royal by the Allan Wiikio Company and ,t will aiso be tho attraction for a mutinco performance to-morrow aftrcnoon, at L.30. 11113 play of keen service intrigue was written by Walter Howard, who ®f. shown an intimate kno.wudgo of hi 3 subjcct, and the company presenting it is on exceptionally stron- one. Tll> leadin" parts are taken by il r Allan Wiikio and juiss Aiane £vey.

On Monday "evening "The Story of. the Rosary, another military theme, will be •1? *1 , pay shou '' d not bo coniusod with the play knoivn as '"ilie Rosarv." " The Story of tho Rosary" ij written by Walter Howard, the author of "Seven Days' Leave "

LIEDERTAFEL CONCERT. At tho Choral Hail last ni 3 ht the Liedcrtatel entertained the usual largo at homo gathering of friends como to enjoy f ;io iiiu- ic and hospitality of their host 3. Althouuu in colours less gay than of tho half still formed a picture of much beamy, comolotcd |by tho Liodertaiel's harmony, "xhiougn the I whole programme ran a lino bravo suirit of patriotism, as reflects in the "Sons'of the Northmen," Hatton's "Tar Song," Bantock's "Marching Along,•' the "Viking Song," by Coleridge Taylor, and the oong of tho Little Baltung." Among tho stirring part songa the "Tar Song" and "Marching Along" were tho most finished and vigorous productions of tho choir, creditable to°thero and their conductor. Tho cantatu, "Son<r of tho Little Baltung," showed in last night's repetition improvement in technical efficiency and variety of colour. The capable soloists were again Mr George March, Mr \V. J. Trovvern, and Mr J. S. Bowie, tho duet, of "Alwic" and "Kaiser" being particularly effective. In tbo lyrical section the "Hymii of Cynthia" occupied the highest place, j "Simple Simon" forming a pleasant humorous feature ,well executed.

There were, introduced and capitally interpreted by Mr A. L. Cropp Two songs coinLSt posed by Mr Alfred Worsley, both very Jn clover, a«d distinct in invention, with finely illustrative accompaniments played by tho lle composer. Mr Trewern's skilful "and tellin? n- stylo of singing was exhibited to greatest adu vantage in Landon Ronald's fins "Prelude." ' A refined and emotional reading of Goring Ce Thomao's beautiful song, "Memory," and of Homer's "Requiem,'' was given by Mr J. H. t Cocks. "Tho Roses of Pic?#?dy," bv Haydn --j ; Wood, brought Mr V. Joil to tho front, lcl whose otherwise pleasant singinsj would t>3 St improved by a less halting delivery. Dr. lg . Leslie Croolte was welcome once more at tho of | piano, playing 1 tho accompaniments in his l 3 | most trustworthy manner. , 0 An instrumental quartet, consisting of i Messrs F. Dobbie (flute), C. H. Schmidt , j (oboe), I D. Sinclair (clarinet), with Mr A. , e I Worsley (piano), played tho. charming" ' 1 I "Entr'nct" • from Schubert's "Rosamonde" id very attractively. >q OPERA HOUSE. d Tlio Opera Houso was well filled in all ; parts last evening, when tho current pror\ gramme was repented. Hamlyn and Mack, the popular American comcdy couple, scored ' a great hit with their very fine song, patter, and dance turn. As these artists finish their local 6oason ' to-night, having to fulfil ex- !. tensive engagements in America, those pcoZ plo who have not yet been able to see them 3 should make a point of doing so to-night, t Frank, Lank, and Alice (clever jugglers), the . Raloighs, Upside Down Wright, and Man--4 deno's Dogs were all warmly applauded for ' their respective turns. Tho Havcrley Revuo > Company repeated "Murphy at the Cabaret" ; 1 ! most successfully. TVs excellent picc© will I >I bo staged for tho last time to-nisht. To- t ) morrow afternoon the company will produco . a further number from their extensive repcr- " to ire, entitled "Murphy Maroone:'." Tho box plans for the new show are at Milner and 1 Thompson's. ' CRYSTAL PALACE. "Tho" Final Payment," a William Fox production, with Nance O'Neill in the leading role, ia the great attraction at tho Crystal Palace this week. Tho eccno is laid in Southern Italy, and the production i 3 characterised by the distinctive atmosphere of the country. The story is an intensely dramatic one, und gives full scope to tho talented tragedienne. Supporting pictures are "Do ' Children Count?" "Fatty at Coney Island'' J (a Roscoe Arbuckle convulsion), and the fourth instalment 1 of tho big serial. Miss' 1 Millioent Jennings contributes solos at tho J evening sessions. "THE BABES IN THE WOOD." "" * The public will welcome the' appearance J of the picture presentation .of "The Babes e in the Wood," a delightful and refreshing d fairy story, which is to bo screened at Crystal s Palace and Starland- next weelc. It is a Fox J production, and said to_be stamped with the j T Fox genius, Mr. Fox's idea, in a large mea- r sure, when planning to make these beautiful pictures, was that they should be of educa- * tional value, and that they should bring to V war-worn hearts moments of happy memory, p For tlio benefit of school children tho management have arranged to start one of the "i----'sessions in Crystal Palace each afternoon nt about 4 o'clook* and one in Starland at xi "about 4.30. The film is eight thousand feet in length, eo that the story will have an/ 3t elaborate presentation, and it is said to C£ appeal alike to adults and juveniles. si STARLAND THEATRE. ai "The Return of Eve," a great Easanay tl production, holds pride of place at Starland fo this week, Edna Mayo and Eugeno O'Brien aro in the lead. Tho supporting programme includes another instalment of "The Voice f on tho Wire." 0 US EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. or

Margaret Mayo'e story "Polly of the Circus," provides splendid scope in its picturisation for Mao Marsh, the popular emo--3 tional actress, whose fame wp.s established fc in "The Birth of a Nation," the colossal and j memorable Griffith's production. Her talent is now at the disposal of the Goldwyn management, and she has been "given in the thrilling Btory first mentioned the role of tho pretty circus queen—a role which she carrics out in a characteristically successful manner. i "THE GARDEN OF ALLAH." "The Garden of Allah" is to succeed . "Polly of tho Circus" at Everybody's ( Theatre, and it is safe to predict that it • will not fall below its predecessor in popularity. Tho fabric of the play is to be found in Robert Hitchons's powerful novel of the same name, and only those who have read tbi3 book will be able to conceive ■ the dramatic intensity which can be thrown into its picturisation. It is a Solig masterpiece. A etory of passionate love and strange, mystical occumrrences, it has for its setting the fable-surrounded Sahara Deeort. The fierce intensity of Algeran nights and days are a fitting accompaniment to this strong story of the meeting of Domini fHc!«n Wave) with a strange man of Beni Mara, who flees from her sight, but to be impelled back to her by irresistible desire. Thg story thrills and grips in a remarkable manner. queen's Theatre. "Miss Jackie," who was last heard of in tho Navy, is now figuring in some wonderful adventures in tho Army, end provides a very entertaining picture, "Mi*s Jackie of the Army," with the by now renowned Margarjta Fischer in the leading role, is showing at the Queen's Theatre, and has as a powerful rival the first instalment of a great serial "A Lass of the Lumberlands," a coinpolling story of the great northern forests. The orchestra, and Miss Cadenhead'e violin Polos, provide an enjoyable accompaniment to the beauties of the screen. GRAND THEATRE. "Blue Jeans," featuring Miss Viola Dana, , continues to draw excellent attendances at Grand Theatre. This Metro wonderplay un- j doubtcdly nhows Miss Dana at her best.

1 Next week's programme is an excejjent one, : the principal picture being "The Avenging Trail," the latest Metro success, featuring tho popular Harold Lock wood in a stirring tale of the Great North-West. Miss Sally Cruto, who has created a great impression by her acting in "Blue Jeans," now showing at this theatre, plays ppposite Mr'Lockwood. The supporting cast is a strong one. STRAND THEATRE. "Countess Charming," featuring-tho noted female impersonator JuHan Eltinge, is the great attraction at ihc Strand Theatre this week. A travelogue picture, a Mack Sennet "comedy, and a "Gazette" swell an attractive programme. LIBERTY THEATRE. A plot centring round the befriending by a woman of three soldiers in a prison camp provides an attractive entertainment at the Liberty this week. It is entitled "Tho Flames of Chance," ind its leading part is ably interpreted by Margery Wilson, one of the stars of "Intolerance." Her connexion with this great picture will afford the public a good opportunity of, judging the merits of "Flames of Chance." A comedy of no mean repute, a Gazette, and a chaptor of i "The Neglected Wife" complete a strong programme. ' SKATING RINK. The Colosseum Skating Rink was well patronised' throughout the day and evening yesterday. A largo number of achool children, to whom a special concession is made, were present at the morning_ session. The . afternoon and learners' sessions showed a j satisfactory increase of -patronage, whilo at | the night session, when the band waa in at- I (

tendance, there was little room to spar© on tho floor. The management desire to announce that tho Colosseum is one of the few amusement houses where tho war tax is not imposed on patrons. The rink will bo open at tile usual Gession3 to-day.