AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16218, 22 May 1918, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE STORY OF THE ROSARY." Mr Allan Wilkie and his company again enjoyed, tho thorough appreciation of a large audience last night, when the thrilling military drama "Tho Story of tho Rosary" was presented at tho Theatre Royal. Mr Wilkie in tho role of the dashing Canjain Paul Romaic, and Miae Mario Ncy as. the Princess Yenitia, gave most capable interpretations, and they received full support from tho other members of the company. Tho staging and mounting help materially to make thia wholesome and vigorous play tho success it is. The last two nights of tho so aeon are announced.

EMPSON-ELLWOOD RECITAL. All too rarely in Christchurch music-lovers have an opportunity of hearing chamber music, and special interest, therefore attaches to the trio recital' by the Messrs Ernest Empson, Harry Ellwood, and George Ellwood at tho Choral Hall to-morrow evening. Chamber music is unquestionably cne of tho most delightful forme of music, and ' at the hands of these artists one feola assured that its beauty and charm will be worthily presented.

OPERA HOUSE. The variety entertainment was repeated at the Opera House last evening, when there was another large audience. Carlton Mux (ventriloquist) and Bellora .(animal and bird mimic) were popularly received. sucoeeaful vaudeville turns were given by Prank, Lank and Alice (jugglers), .Raleigh and McDonald (slack-wire performer and comedienne), and. Upeide Down "Wright. The Haverloy Musical Farce Company was most appreciatively received for its presentation of "Murphy Marooned." The eame programme will bo given to-night.

"THE BABES IN THE 'WOOD." He magnificent and beautiful cinematograph version of the old story of "The Babes in tho Wood" was screened yesterday to largo audiences at both the Crystal Palace and Star land. Old and young alike in the audiences were thoroughly delighted not only with tho admirable photography, but also with tho charming acting of Virginia Lee Corbin and Francis Carpenter. Interesting supporting films were also sorconed. To-day and thia evening "The Babes in the Wood" will be shown at Crystal Palace and Starland.

QtTEEJTS THEATRE. Largo attendances were recorded iri alk sessions at the Queen's Tfcoatro yesterday, when the new programme, headed by "The Calendar Girl," featuring Juliette Day, met with tmivorsal commendation. \ The novel creations worn by Miss Day were greatly admired, and tho comedy itself was thoroughly enjoyed. In addition to other interesting films, the second instalment' of tho serial, •"A. Lass of the Lumberlands," was also screened. To-day and this evening tho Gamo programme will be shown.

"THE ETERNAL CITY." The Paramount sufier-feature, "The Eternal City," to bo screened at ihe Theatre Royal on Saturday afternoon, and evening, is described as a cinematograph triumph of the same class as "Intolerance." Paulino Frederick who appears as Donna Roma, i 3 recognise*! in America an tiio greatest dramatic actress on the screen. Her work in this picture fully justifies that opinion, lor she makes Hall Caino's character live and breathe. Tho supporting cast is excellent. STRAND THEATRE. The cinematograph adaptation of tho charming novel ".Krecklcs" was screened to large and delighted audience at tho Strand luoatro ye&'ucrday, and will be shown again to-day, GRAND THEATRE. "The Avenging Trail," a spirited drama of an American lumber camp, was ecreoncd before largo audiences at the Grand Theatre yesterday. Tho same programme# will bo : given to-day. LIBERTY THEATRE. . Charlie Chaplin in "Tho Adventurer" drew large audiences at all sessions at the Liberty Thea-tro yesterday. The same film, with its supporting subjects, will bo screened to-day. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Large audiences witnessed "The Garden of Allah" at Everybody's Theatre yesterday. Tho eamo programme will be shown to-day. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

Tho first concert of the third season of the | Symphony Orchtstra will bo given on Monday in tho Choral Hall. The first half of ' the programme will comprise overture "Orphee avue Enfere," by Offenbach, llafTe intermezzo "Abend," and the "Largetto" oud "Scherzo" from Beethoven's "Symphony No. 2." In tho second half. the orchc3tra will play suite from Elgar's "Wand of Youth," three numbers from "Wood'and Pictures" by Fletcher, and a. selection from "Carmen," by Bizet. The vocalist for the evening will be Mr F. C. Tenfold, who will sing "She Alone Charm<vth my Sadness." by Gounod, and "Mine Enemy," by Olga BudcL Tho box plan will open at Webley, bone, and Gof ion's to-morrow at 9 a.m. SKATING IIIXK. The Skating Kink was well patronised ! again last evening, when tho large floor held as many skaters as it could comfortably acj commodate. The pastime was made the more 'enjoyab?« by the music of M r Dunn's band. '■ The morning, afternoon, and learners' ses- ; sions all drew good attendance*. To-day the I rinlf will be open at the usual hours.