ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4900, 20 June 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S

An extremely embarrassing moment for a rising young author is depicted in “Chicken Casey,” a new Triangle play so successfully shown at Everybody’s Theatre last evening, with Dorothy Dalton as the star. The author ip question is Charles Gunn, new leading mail of the Thos. H Ince studios, who has the role of Everette Hale, a writer of the best sellers. Hale has written a hook called “Waifs,” which has proved' extremely popular, and Mavis Marberry, ■ an actress, wants him to dramatise the story and. let her play the leading role, a character called Rags. Hale admires Miss Marberry’s talents, but refuses to admit that she could fittingly portray Rags. Just to prove that he is wrong, Mavis disguises herself as a real Rags of the” slums and contrives a meeting with the author. After she has successfully deluded and bamboozled him through a series of amusing adventures, she triumphantly reveals herself to him as Mavis Marberry.. Of course thererfs nothing for the young man to do but captivate, which he does with the best grace possible. Seldom has Dorothy Dalton been seen to such distinct advantage as in this production, “Chicken Casey. Keen enjoyment was evoked by the two comedies, "Her Perfect Day” .and “Brave Little Waldo,” whilst Bairnsfather’s fourth series of cartoons and the Gaumont Graphic also claimed considerable attention. ■ The same programme will be shown to-day an to-morrow.

PALACE PICTURES. An enormous audience witnessed the screening of the New Zealand Government’s latest war film, Battle of Arras,” at the 'populai Palace last evening. Needless to ielate, this picture is a veritable education regarding the greatest defeat the Huns have (up to the' present) experienced at the hands ot the Allies. Easily the most diversified and interesting film we have vet had the opportunity of seeing, The Battle of Arras” carries onlookers right up to the front line, and one marvels that the operator escaped with his life. A splendid close-up view of a real advance is shown, the troops advancing to the attack jn artillery formation. They are seen taking sudden spurts as the shrapnel and high explosives of the enemy fail close by them. Suddenly there is a huge explosion on the front line, and. as "the smoke disperses we see those huge man-made monsters, ‘The Tanics.” coming up to do their bit. Magnificent views of the artillery parks, all in action, occupy a portion of the picture, another most interesting series showing the huge concentration of cavalry waiting for the inevitable break through. The effect of shellfire on the beautiful Arras Cathedral is vividly depicted, whilst in other cases whole -villages are shown razed to the ground by, tlie unspeakable Hun. It is a noteworthy fact that in numerous scenes in which hordes of German prisoners are seen, the Huns appear to wear a pleased look, probably appreciating tlie fact that they will be out .of the firing line. Another series pictures vividly the enormous barrage set up by oar artillery, our infantry advancing seemingly right in tlie midst of tons of high explosives. Trench life occupies another portion of this great film, one scene showing the South Africans leaving the trenches. dashing across No . Mail’s Land amid a hail” of projectiles, and returning with prisoners- Tlie whole of the five feels comprising “The Battle of Arras” contain real live history, and give patrons a wonderful grasp of mighty events* as they have actually occurred. The eighth episode of * “Tlie Neglected Wife” evidently suited the tastes of the large audience, tlie further adventures of the popular participants of this entertaining serial being followed with rapt interest. As a portion of the proceeds from the screening of this programme go to swell the Sick and Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, a most successful season is confidently anticipated. In view of the fact that numbers were turned away last night, intending patrons are advised to book at the London Music Shop and avoid disappointment. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The mishap to the electrical gear at His Majesty’s Theatre has proved more serious than was at first anticipated, and it has been been decided rather than run tlie risk of disappointing patrons, to close . clown the theatre to-ni<g)it (Thursday) while an entirely new plant is installed. The work is being pushed forward with all expedition, and no effort is being spared to ensure that there , shall be no further trouble. The management lias a number of the latest films from the Fox and Paramount studios already in hand, and promises something quite out of the ordinary. It is hoped to resume screenings to-morrow (Friday) night, and a definite announcement on the point will be made at the earliest possible moment. In an advertisement in this issue the management expresses apologies for tlie unfortunate mishap and thanks patrons for the warm support so far accorded the new venture. BEE OINTMENT FOR THE HOME. » Every home needs a good ointment —Bee Ointment is the favorite. The ointment of proved worth is Bee Ointment. Made from an old English formula of proved merit and composed entirely of pure ingredients. Its sootbjng and healing qualities ensure its efficacy wherever used. Apply Bee Ointment to cuts, burns, sores, bruises, and abrasions. Its antiseptic properties . quickly remove the irritation and enable, the skin to heal. Try Bee Ointment to-day. Write for free sample to Bee Ointment Proprietary, Box 388, Wellington. You will find that it does its work easily and speedily and at little cost. Obtainable from your chemist or store.*