AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18412, 19 May 1920, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. There is a well-varied una entertaining programme at iho Opera House tms ween. Xlic principal artiSLS are tho Levine troupe, ioe sinwjih, and Connors, I<tutor's .Nine Wonders, lilton and West, Maggie liuck,oy and Louis London. The Ceviiie troupe consists of six clever wire-walkors, who perlorm daring tricks on tho tigiit-rope, including skipping and dancing. The orciies,ral items aro, as usutu,, very enjoyable. The programme will be presented again this evening. On Monday evening tho ever-delightful Sunshino Piayers will commouce another season under tho direction of thai brilliant producer, Mr Walior O'eorgo. 'the opening- production will be ""ihe Bandits." The box plan will open this morning at Mulnor aid Thompson's. LIBERTY THEATRE. There woio Theatre yasaoruniy to witueas tlio screeuuici Ol " Xne iloutuUiU, ' Willi luury JL'ieiuoiu iu mo roie oi Amy Buutc. lu biu«.v tu«« nor Mary Picluord ahowß how the ta3tidlous Amy. wiio beioiigs to tho moneyed cittos, giuuualiy niaiies up her mind to enter wnoiu-ne-rtediy into the iiie Ot UH> tenement dwellers, iiiougn tne luu in Uio tenement quartet is uprooriouß, thero i» always u doepor curreii* of leeung flowing through the piay. met atu-iy is ntuyomei' an interesting one, and the scenes, tetany end aotion aro highly ontertaining, Supporting pictures show views tiiuen Jiom, a ilyiujr boat, a girl's daredevil leap wijth a para-/ chute, and .Nature and seientuic subjects. Last night an added attraction was the civic reception to the Prince in Square and the review in Hagley Park. The programme will be repeated to-day. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The excellent double-star programmo which is being presented at Everybody's Theatre this week drew large attendances yesterday. Tho two principal pictures diifer widely, but each iB attractive in its own way, " Vicky Van" is in ail respects an ariisitio production, and the many charming costumes worn by Ethel Clayton, the heroine, are attracting the interest of femininity. The subject is well worked out, and being a combination of romance and mystery, is fascinating and holds one's attention closely. Tho other star picture, " You're Fired," is a film adaptation of O. Henry's story, "The Halberdier." Its action is brigrt, and the character of Billy Ueeriiig is very finely portrayed by that accomplished film actor, Wallace Beid. The supports include one of Mack Sennett's very latest and best comedies, " Salome," a remarkable laughter-maker. Excellent incidental musio is provided by Everybody's Select Orchestra.

H.M.S. RENOWN'S CONCERT PARTY. The Choral Hall was crowded last night, on the occasion of a performance Riven by H.M.S. Renown's concert party, and the audience was treated to an evening's entertainment that will not bo roadily forgotten. Tho complement of the Renown includes » goodly number of talented entertainers who last night wero so appreciated by the audience that double recalls weio of frequent ecurrenco. Prominent amongst the instrumental items was tho violin solo by Musician Couch, and a string sextet led by BanaSergeant Baker, Royal Marines. These selections were exoollontly given, and quite deserved tho warm , reception they were accorded. Tlio musical monologue " Spotty," by Sergeant Munden, was very well done, and waa heartily enforcd. Of a novel typo was tho exhibition of cutlass swinging b<' Able-Seaman Littlemore. The sailor's hornpire by Ship's Bjy Spencer, although a familiar item locally, was appreciated because of' the merit of the performance. The best of the comic songs were thosa givon b.v Electrician A. Prowze, who received tumultuous applause for his singing of "Tony the Swiss Mountaineer" and " The Curate," by Able-Seaman Bone in a coster get-up, and Leading-Seamen Martin and Nunn. The contributions of E.R.A.'b Carpenter and Free Casloy. Musician Wood, Leading-Seaman Toveo and Armourer White wero also heartily applauded, and tho 'cello solo by Musician Blacker was very yell received. Several neat acrobatic feats wero performed by Ship's Boys Booker and Edds. Tho work of the orchestra, portion of the Plymouth Division R.M.L.I. Band, left nothing to be desired. The Christchurch branch of the Navy League and one or two other local societies will benefit to the oxtont of about £IOO as a result of the entertainment.

' QUEEN'S THEATRE. There is plenty of exciting incident in "Go West, Young Man," tho leading film in tho current week's programme at the Queen's 1 heatro. There is also much charm in the presentation of tho chief role by Alice Brady in the second star photoplay, "The Dance of Death," a picture that deals with tho life of professional dancers and the effects of jealousy. The suppc rts include tho film production of the Prince's visit to Rotorua and tho civic reception in Christchurch. GRAND THEATRE. There were excellent attendances at the Grand Theatre yesterday when the entertaining programme of the current week was again presented. The principal picture was "A Fighting Colleen," starring Miss Bessie Love m a typically Irish Colleen role, which sho interprets in a charming and convincing manner The supporting pictures included two excellent comedies, " Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells" and " Snakeville's Corset Demonstrator," an interesting Co-operative Roview, and a " Pictorial Educator" film. Appropriate music by tho Grand Orchestra addod to the attractiveness of the entertainment. Tho eame programme will be shown again to-day and to-night. CRYSTAL PALACE.' The programme presented at the Crystal Palace this week is headed by a Paramount feature entitled " Partner? Three' which displays to advantage the drainatiio capabilities of Enid Bennett. The r. o iid film "A Bit of Jade," has as its star the captivating little actress, Mary Miles Minter. Mr J. C. Thompson, & wellknowu locai baritone, is contributing several songs in good style. STRAND THEATRE. "Waggon Tracks," featuring the everpopular William S. Hart, was shown at the Strand Theatre yesterday baforo good attendances. Supporting subjects included a Bray Pictograph, " Making Monoy at the Mint," "Skinny Sick" (comedy) and a, " Topical Gazette."