AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18411, 18 May 1920, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Tho weekly change of programme at tho Opera House hist night took place before a‘crowded attendance The programme was a good one, and met with «. very cordial reception. The star turn was that of tho Cevine Troupe of six clover wire walkers, who performed daring tricks on the tight rope, including /kipping and 'step-dancing. The act was a lively one throughout. Louis London met with a very fine reception, and had to give three encores before ho was allowed to leave tho stage. His best contribution was “ You Would be Surprised.” lit a song written by tho iato J ack London, “ My Indian Squaw,” Louis London wore a chieftain's eagle feathers similar to those which v.cro presented to tho Prince of Wales in Canada. As oneore.3 ho sang “On La Lu> Oui Oui ” and “ Can You Tamo \\ ild Womoil?” and also ga/e a recitation. Hitch and Kliftie, comedy acrobats, appeared on stilts, and tho turn comprised a number of novel and amusing somersaults, also skipping on stilts. Connors and Paul ra.ng brightly, " When tho Preacher makes you mine ” and “I Hate to Loso You" Alike Connors was well received in “ Oh, Harry.” Fuller’s Nino Wonders, who <iro now in their fourth week, again rnado a good impression. Tho act contained a very clever feature. Tho biggest girl in tho troupe placed a glass of of water on liar forehead and. transferred it to tho ground without touching tho glass with her hands. Sho then replaced tho glass on her forehead in tho safjio way. Joe Teague, the double-voiced vocalist, sang by request “ Mother Mnchroo,” his effort receiving well-deserved applause. Ho also sang My Mother’s Rosary ” very well. The Zoo Sisters, billed as ‘ tho human aeroplono girls, ’ repeated thoir act of last week; and Maggie Buckley, in addition to flinging “ Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia, also uoiig “My Baby’s Arms”'and ” Hawaiian Tunes in Dixie.” Tilton and West included in thoir turn » new item, “ Mary, You Must Marry Mo.” Tha programme will bo repeated each evening this week. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Tho doublo-star j rogramino screened at Everybody’s Thcatro yesterday proved exceptionally attractive. Both pictures nro of equal merit. One is a Paramount comedydrama entitled ” You’re Fired,” featuring) Wallace Reid. Tho production is a film adaptation of a popular 0. Henry story, ■’ The Halberdier.” Reid is neon as Billy Dcering, a wealthy young idler, whoso one interest in life is a chic young girl whom ho meets. Tho girl’s father makes a bargain with him that, if he can hold down a job for thirty days without being “fired,” be may havo the girl. The carrying out of his contract provides much interesting film work. Tho other star picture is entitled “Vicky Van,” featuring Ethel Clayton. It is a story with a mystery note. Ethel Clayton is seen in one of tlio strongest and most pleasing roles of her career, and she wears many charming costumes. Tho supporting items included Mack Sor.iiiott’s latent oomedy, “ Salome,” a very laughable and entertaining film. Everybody’s Select Orchestra supplied an entirely new programme of music. Tho programme will bo repeated to-dny. QUEEN'S THEATRE. “ Go West, Young Man, ’ the star film in tho iie-v programme at the Queen’s Theatre this week, was screened yesterday boforo iarge attendances. Tom Moore portrays tho part of a son who is turned out by an irate parent for idleness. A girl renders herself indispensable to him, and between them the” provide pleuty of dashing and thrilling adventure. Tho supporting films included tho latest Pictorial Budget, a scenic, tho Canyon Diabel, tho Princo’s visit to Rotorua, showing tho great Maori welcome, and another instalment of tho serial, ” Man of Might.” Ar. added attraction last night- was (lie civio reception to the Prince and the Royal review in Ilagley Park. Tho programme will bo repeated to-day. STRAND THEATRE. “ Waggon Tracks,” featuring the overpopular William S. Hart, was shown at tho •Strand Theatre yesterday boforo good attendances. Supporting subjects included a Bray Pictogrnph, “ Making Money at tfio Mjnt,” “Skinny Sick” (oomedy) and ft “ Topical G azetto.” GRAND THEATRE. Tho now programme shown at tho Grand Tlieatro_yesterday was of entertaining character.’ Tho principal picture was “A Fighting Colleen,” starring Miss Bessie Love in a typically] Irish Colloon role, which slio interprets in a charming and convincing manner. Tho supporting pictures included two excellent comedies, “ Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells” and “ Snnkeville's Corset Demonstrator,” an interesting Co-oporutivo Review, and >a “ Pictorial Educator ’’ film. Appropriate music by tho Grand l Orchestra added to tho attractivenoss of tho entertainment. Tho same programme will be shown again to-day and to-night. CRYSTAL PALACE. Th-s now programme presented at tho Crystal Palac-o yesterday was lieadod by « Paramount feature entitled “ I’ertn-’--. Throe,” which displays to advantage tho dramatic capabilities of Enid Bennett, -ao second was “ A Bit of Jr,tie,” which has as its star tho captivating little actress, Mary Miles Minter. Mr J. C. Thompson, a wellknown local baritone, contributed pcvoral songs in good stylo. LIBERTY THEATRE. There were largo attendances at Liberty Theatre yesterday to witness tho screening' ol ” Tho Hoodlum,” with Mary Bickford in tho chief character rolo. Marry Picklord's versatility iu her portrayal jjj tho part or Anxy Burke is remarkable, and tho story is full of life and incident. In subtle manner Mary Pickford shows how the fastidious Amy, who -belongs to Iho moneyed class, gradually makes up her mind to enter wholeheartedly into the life of tho tenement dwellers. Though the fun in tho tenement quartet is uproarious, tliero is always a deeper current- of feeling flowing through the play. Amy Burke has iu (he beginning a selfish outlook on life—tho outlook that is too olton tho result of living in a. sphere where one'3 every want is gratified. Her views change as tlio story progresses, and slio shows that she has & heart of gold. The story is altogether an into'eating one. and the scenes, setting) and action are highly entertaining. Supporting piotures show views taken from a flyingt boat, a girl’s daredevil leap with a paru-f chute, and Nature and sciontific subjects. Last night an added attraction was tho civio reception to the Prince in Latimer Square and the review in Harley Park. Tho programme will be repeated to-day. ’ H.M.S. RENOWN CONCERT PARTY. Members of the oonoort party of H.M.S. Renown will give a variety entertainment in the Choral Hall to-night, tho proceeds of which will bo devoted to the Navy Letiguo Fund. The programme, which is given in full in an advertisement, contains a wealth of variety, and includes selections by tho ship’s orchostra, cut-ln-ss and knife swinging, songs, acrobatic displays, instrumental soles, dances and monologues. The conoert will commence at eight o’olock. Tho box plan is at The Bristol.