AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17335, 25 November 1916, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. j The final production of.the successful extravaganza, "A Daughter of the Gods," will bo given at tho Theatre Royal tin's evening. Tlio play has' been shown before crowded houses and lias been received on each occasion with' enthusiastic demonstrations of appreciation. Holders of tickets for the stalls and gallery aro requested to bo at the Theatre not later than 7.15 p.m., as the management cannot guarantee seats after that timo. The box plan will ba at Messrs Milner and Thompson's till 12.30 p.m., and after that at tho Toy Cave, where day sale tickets may also bo obtained. The production is in aid of the Belgian Fund. OPERA HOUSE. Tho combined vaudeville and revue programme at tho Opera House was received with much appreciation by a very large a'udience last, evening, and the various artists were accorded, a good reception. There will be two performances to-day, at 2.30 p.m. and at 8 p.m These will be the last appearances of The Flemings, statuesque artists and' poseurs, Montambo and Wells, quaint acrobats and balancers, and Wilfred Du Bois. juggling expert. The Bert La Blanc Company will produce for tho last time their new revue, '•'Then They Woke Up," and The Farrows, English sketch artists, will repeat their playlet, " The Bargain Hunters." On Monday the Bert La Blanc Company will commence their final week in Christehitrch, when the revue " In Watts " will be staged. Picture shows. "The Feast of Life," featuring that clever actress, Clara Kimball Young, will be screened for the last time tonighL fit, Everybody's Theatre. Tho new' programme on Monday has forjts star a stirring Triangle drama, "Hell-to-pay Austin." Wilfred Lucas will appear in the title role, and Bessie Love plpys a very important part in the company'with him. There is an excellent supporting list. The double star programme at btarlanrl, headed by the Fox production, •'Tho Idler." and the Famous Players drama "Sold," was repeated before large attendances yesterday. The programme, which includes other items, will be shown at all sessions to-day for the, last time. The programme at tho Sydenham Theatre headed by the Famous Players production, "The White Pearl, was repeated before a large attendance last evening. The same pictures will be shown this afternoon and this evening. On Monday a' Lasky feature, entitled "The Explorer," will be screened. "The Goose Girl." featuring -Marguerite Clark, and the., supporting pictures on the programme will be shown for tho last timo at the Globe Theatre to-clav \ Western drama* entitled "The Perils of the Plains," will be included in the' afternoon sessions. Un Mondav the feature picture will be an Equitable World drama, " The Price of Happiness." ■ , There was another large attendance at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when, the programme headed by the aim entitled "Maciste" was repeated Tho sensational and amazing adventures of the giant player Maciste were watched with keen interest, and the *ilm was heartily applauded. I "he programme, which includes several other items, will be repeated this afternoon and this evening- On Monday the romantic comedy " Mice and Men will be screened, in which the principal role- is taken by the favourite player Marguerite-'Clark. The story deals with a philosopher who wanted a perfect w ; fe. Ha trained up a, handsome, foundling, but youth and love prevented his ambition being realised. "The Masked Rider," said to be one of the greatest Metro productions screened, will bo the principal attraction in the new programme at the Grand Theatre to-day. The photoplay features tho popular screen artists Harold Lock wood and May Allison. Among tho supporting pictures are extraordinavv animal studies, entitled "Jungle 'Brats. 1 ' which depict the antics of a number of baboons. - also some interesting views of tho littleknown Swiss Army. During the afternoon sessions there will be special films, making up a two-hour programme* •'•'The, Woman's, Law." a powerful drama, in which Florence Reed is seen to advantage, was repeated before large attendances at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. The programme will •he shown again to-day for tho last , time. On Monday the feature film will be a. Triangle production, " Honour j Thy Name," featuring Louise Glaum : and Frank Kecnan. The story tells of a city adventuress, who fascinates a young man new to town life and brings about the disgrace of an old family name. Supporting the star item arc tho "Topical Budget," a series of coloured animal studies and a Yin* comedy. "PEG 0' MY HEART." I "It is 'Peg o' My Heart' we're speakin' of, atul do you know whose heart, it is you're refcrriir Jo? Why, her father's heart, to be sure, though before long it'll bo tho truth you're telling when yon refer to ' Beg o' Everybody's Heart." A fascinating, red-headed little hoyden is this j Peg, as she comes through in [ a • role that is filled to the edges! with quick Irish wit and tenderness that has all laughing most of the time, but it is not without the moments that bring moisture to thf\ eyes. Coming back to the theory of her father—Peg thought it an excellent way to bring up children, as lie dt<.{; and from the children's point of view it. is. "Can't see the use of learning the heights of .a lot of mountains she is never going to climb," is an amusing observation of Peg's. AVheu she has to draw the map'of Europe. Peg represents England, Franco and Gcrrriahy with blots. "Peg" commences ah eight nights' season at the Theatre I Rbral on Wednesday next, with Sara j

AUgood in the name part. The box ph,n will, open at The*Bristol on Monday morning.