AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17274, 15 September 1916, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Tbo great spectacular picture, "The Birth of a Nation," was given its fifth presentation beforeChristchurch patrons at the Theatre Royal last night. Many of the leading incidents of tho photo-work, particularly tuoso depicting the uatues or Uu American Civil War and the historica. evoius which led to tuc union »,i til. North and South, wero warmly ap piauuod. 'iho picture will be screens again to-nigiit. J. lie only matinee wn oe given to-morrow, commencing at 2 o'clock. OPERA HOUSE. The Bert La Blanc Revue Company in tlieir amusing musical sketen "i. Old fcevilie,'' continued their success iui i nil at the Up»sra House last even mg. Tno principals, Bert La Biauc, Juko Muck, lUaud Miles and iNeili. f'aJoii were accoraed a good recepuoi. and the New lork Gonicuy i'our wer. ueartuy applauded lor their vocui items. Tho vaudeville portion of th> programme, winch is headed by Tie. .met ito.-,p, cccoiunc dancers, also me. ivith public favour. The programmewin bu repeated to-night, and aiso a. tne tuatiueo pcrt'ormauce to-morrow. Un Monday evening a new revue "'The uay Mrs toini," wih be staged. "THE NICER DO WELL." The success altendmg tuo productiot of "The Spoilers" decided the Sou,, company to ii.ui the suory of "' J-'lk .se'or Do vi ell," one of tne best know., ut Rox beach's novels, ana the piuturi adaptation will oe shown at His iUaj ,;s.v .s i'neatro all nexi, week, commene tug on Monday. The book has gainee, ,iiuch leads ilsOit admirably to uaapia Jon to tne cinematograph. Such wei .mown artists us lvauuyn Wiiliains, iVheeler Oakman and U'rank Clark cute part in tho production. Tin .uiure of the story raised many difai :ult points, but tho Seng Company, ivith a desire lor ilotail and convnicniL realism, decided to film tho scenes a. I'auama, where tho scene of the stoi\ is laid. Some very hue \iewc: of t>n Manama Canal are included ill t».e de pictiou. Tho box plan is open at llu lirisiol. PICTURE SHOWS. There were good attendances at tin Queen's 'lneaue yesterday, when « acw programme of moving pictures wa.preseutod. Tne star film was 'lie eve..ct society photo-drama, " Hearts 11. cvxne," in wmeh the emotional actinj. of Clara Kimball louug in tho i-iut o. dope Ivanovo- was tho principal attraction. Tho plot was cover, and the sotting, acting aiul production generally were of a Ingn standard of intuit. •'move's Crucible-," the five-act stai film shown earner in the woek, is retained in the new programme, which thus presents two dramatic tea curt s i»l ieading importance. The same pi.iturci wdl Do shown to-day. _ ■ Une of tho most interesting picture!of the war series, bearing tno title "Official, War Pictures on the British Front," was again shown at Everybody's Theatre yesterday. It depict; tho British bombardment of tho German trenches at St Eioi, and shows tin British guns at work aud the high ex plosive shells smashing the enemi trenches. The star film, "The Wait," was also much appreciated. The same pictures will be shown to-day. Robert AV. Chambers's novel, " The Fignt.ng Chance," was the principal item on tho programme at the Globe Theatre yesterday. A feature was made of tho character of Steptien Siward, the man wno becomes a victim to the drink ev.l, sinks to the depths in vice, hut regains his position on account of a woman's love. An interesting item illustrated how artificial limbs are made lor woundid soldiers. Tho programme, which includes a' humorous piece, a topical item, and a war picture, will be repeated to-day and to-night. ""The Seven Sisters," a charming love romance of a Rumanian girl, and featuring the well-known player, .Marguerite Clarke, in one of her best cbar ncterisations, was repeated at Mis Majesty's Theatre last evening, the programme, which includes several other items., will be shown again tins evening. The usual matinee will bo given to-morrow. The film version of Robert W. Chambers's novel, "The Fighting Chance,' was produced at the Sydenham Theatre last night, before a large attendance. The incidents of the story, which describe how force of character may overcome evil inlluenees, were followed with much interest. The supporting pictures included a comedy and a good iopical him. The second instalment of "The Broken Coin" serial was shown for the : .ast time at tho Grand Theatre yesterday. The remainder of the current programme, which includes a film adaptation of " Camille," will be repeated today. Tho dramatic film, "The Grip of Jealousy/' was again the principal item on the programme at Starland last night. The same pictures will be shown this evening, commenoiag at 6.30. OLYMPIA RINK. The skating season at the Olympia Rink is drawing to a close. Tho nnk will bo open at the ordinary hours today, and to-morrow skaters will be offered their last opportunity of indulging in their favourite pastime. TIVOLI CONCERT PARTY. The box p.an will open at The Bristol this morning for tho appearance at the theatre on Tuesday for two nights only of Hugh 1). M'lntosh'*. Tivoli Concert Party, a company of entertainers made up of top. uue artists from his Tivoli Theatres in Australia. Chief among the artists will be Ella Caspers, tne Australasian contralto, billed as tho "Girl with the Voice ol Gold." Items will also be contributed by tho Belgian Orchestra, and by the well-known Belgian tenor, Jacques 801. The operatic baritone, Frank Greene, will b 9 heard in Irish songs, and will recite Cammaert's stirring lines "Sing Belgians, Singl" with the Belgian Orchestra featuring the music.