AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18066, 5 April 1919, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The current week’s programme was presented at the Opera House last night before a crowded attendance, and the performances by all the artists were' thoroughly enjoyed. Sterling and Love, in their musical and vocal molange, again met with marked favours, as did Raynor and Brennan, singers and duettists. Ward Lear, in old-time favourites and comicalities, scored a further success, and Brightie and Carlyon received quite an ovation for their high-class vaudeville turn. The most popular turn of the evening was, howover, that of the Molinaris, whose fine exposition of operatic and ballad singing was warmlv appreciated. Louia —ißace, Fred Bluett and Madame Rieuse and M. Georgos Rodger also . contributed successes in their several acta. The programme will be repeated to-night., and the usual matinee will bo hold this aftornoon. LIBERTY THEATRE. Large audiences visited tho Liberty' Theatre yesterday, when “ A Dog’s Life was' screened with much success. Those who remember the fascinating screen-drama, “Tess of tho Storm Country,” will welcome the sequel to it, which is entitled, “ The Secret of the' Storm Country.” This ie a Select production and wall bo shown at Liberty Theatre on Monday, with Norma Talmodgo as the delightful little country girl, Tess. AVhon tho scene opens, her fathor, through tho efforts of the local lawyer, has iust been released from prison, in which he had been wrongly detained. Her happiness is further added to by her love for a young student who is homo on holidays. But this happiness is short-lived. The student telis her that hi 3 mother insists that he should marry an influential young woman of his own sot. Later. Tess’e father dies and she is left alone. To increase her misery it is discovered that sbo is to become a mother, and she is hounded from tho church, tho young student remaining silent throughout and leaving her utterly deserted. The story is wonderfully appealing, and ends on a note of happiness which is very unexpectedly achieved. Norma Talmadge p.ays her part to perfection, and the production is altogether a notable one. There is an interesting supporting programme. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. In the current programme at ' Everybody's Theatre this week, Charlie Chaplin, the wonderful pantomime comedian, appears in “ A Dog’s Life.” The picture version of Rex Beach’s famous book, “ Tho Barrier,” is the attraction to be screened throughout next week at Everybody's Theatre. It i 9 a truly remarkable picture, which illustrates a phase of life in which tho elemental passions have full scope for play aud development. The dramatic quality of tho play ia enhanced by throe man-to-man combats, which are realistic in the extreme. picture has been produced by Rox Bench’s own oompany and is complete in ever-r detail. Other items include the Triangle drama, “ Alias Mary Brown.” Pauline Stark takes the leading part, with Caseon Forgusson a clobo seoond. Rnd the love interest, in which these two dolightful screen celebrities take tho lead is very pleasing. The action is rapid, and the interest increases throughout, while the story is excellently constructed. ' Tho Patlio serial, “ The House of Hate,” will advance with another episode, entitled “ Spies Within.” The latest Paths Gazette and other interesting films will be shown. QUEEN’iS THEATRE. The principal attraction at the Queen's Theatre this week is the Vita graph' drama, entitled "Tangled Lives.” June Elvidge is the star of the World drama, >“ The Powor and the Glory,” to bo shown at Queen’s Theatre all next week. Miss Elvidge is supported by Frank Mayo, Madge Evans and Johnny Hines. The story is one with a strong heart interest and a thrilling oon-* elusion, while the touches of pathos and beauty make it a most delightful screen play. A strong supporting programme includes “ She Needed a Dootor,” a Mlack Sennott Keystone oomedy in two reels. CRYSTAL PALACE. Tom Mix, Ihe popular daredevil exponent of Western life, is the star in the big photodrama, “ Fame and Fortune,” which heads the programme at Crystal Pnlace this week. Next week's programme will be headed by Peggy Hyland in “ Bonnie Annie Laurie ” ana Virginia Pearson in " Queen of Hearts.” GRAND THEATRE. Crowded audiences greeted an admirable programme at the Grand Theatre at all sessions yesterday Heading the bill, which is a, lengthy one, is Maxine Elliott in “ Fighting Odds,” a Goldwyn production of great merit. On Monday there will be again a two-foature piogramme, Mdme Olga Petrova in “ Tempered Stool,” and Marguerite Clark in " Bab’s Ifotinee Pdol." ” Tempered Steel ” is the third of the Olga Petrova productions produced by the artist herself. The supporting programme will be a lengthy and a varied one. STRAND THEATRE. To-day’s new programme will be headod by Enid Bennett in “ The Biggest Show on Earth,” and “Sandy” in which Jack Pickford and Louise Huff play leading ports. CHRISTCHURCH MALE VOICE CHOIR. The first programme of tho Christchurch Male Voice Choir for the 1919 season will bo presented at the Choral Hall on Thursday and Saturday, May 1 and 9. Excellent proSess is being made at rehearsals, and a ghly successful season is assured. Nov-i music has oomo to hand, some of whioh, presented by friends of the choir, will be performed: at thin and subsequent concerts. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, The final concert of the Christchurch Symphony Orohisstra’s third season will be given on. Monday evening at the Choral Hall. The programme to be performed was selected by a plebiscite vote taken at the last concert.