AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18571, 25 November 1920, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS." That popular,combination o{ artist 9 *. " Tho Diggers," is a much-travelled company. Originating in France, they have appeared in Belgium and Genriany, giving F- K* rm * anoci after performance to the delight ol our soldiers and Allies. " The" Diggers also appeared in London, undor the direction oi Sir Alfred Butt, and when appearing in Glasgow were the guests' of the city, on the invitation of the Lord Provost, Sir William Stewart. "The Diggers" have just completed a tour of Australia, under • the banner of J., 0. Williamson, Ltd., and are now paying a farewell visit to Now &* & ' lan3 prior to going on tour in the East. Under the direction of Mr Victor Book, who has introduced many notablo companies to the Dominion, "The Diggers" will appear at the Theatre Royal on Saturday. Their many friends and admirers will remember with pleasure the success of this company of artists on their previous tour through New Zealand. "The Diggers" will present entirely new programmes and many new tvn-1 novel foaturos, which should cause a riot of mirth and laughter. Commenting on " Thi Diggers'" performance in Sydney, the "Sydney Times" says:—"Tho Diggers' launched their peaceful offensive against a crowded audience, and were the victors, the vanquished taking the count in paroxysms of laughter—truly a ereat show.'' The box plans will be opened at The Bristol today. GRAND THEATRE. Crowded sessions., to witness the screening of tho very fine series of clotures and the appearance of tho remarkable boy, Argus,' . and tho Alsace Vaudeville Company, were recorded at tho Grand Theatre yesterday. "Argus" gave another interesting demon, stration of his unusual powers, and all left the big theatre thoroughly mystified by what they had seen and heard. " Arsus" sat alone on tho stago,_ blindfolded, and answered every question put to him accurately and without delay. Tho excellent vaudeville programme included items by Miss Anita Green, a charming soprano; by Mr Louis Alsaoe,' on the Alsacephone; the Campbell Brothers, concertina exports; and Miss Mario Colen, pianist. The pictures included " The Country Cousin" (Miss Elaine Hanimerstein) and tho fourth episode of "The Great Gamble." The full programme will bo presented again to-day. CRYSTAL PALACE. Tho ohief film in a moat entertaining programme at tho Crystal Palace this week is "A Girl from Bohemia," with Irene Castle in tho principal role. Tho story centres round the migration of an ultra-modern girl from tha arti&tio Bohemia of Greenwich village (tho American equivalent of the Quartiei Latin of Paris) to a small country American town. Tho plot is a good one; there is plenty of action, and, above all, there is the extraordinary personality,!of Irene Castle. " Mary Ellen Comas to Town," tho r.econd star film, features that whirlwind of the screen, Dorothy Gish. These two features, with supports and appropriate incidental tnusio, will bo screened at 2.15 p.m. and 7.50 p.m to-day. Saturday's programme will include a romantic drama,. "Thou Art tho Man," a film showing life and conditions in the diamond mines of South Africa. " Lovo in a Hurry," which depicts the adventures of a young American seeding romance in England, is another film of the now programme.

LIBERTY THEATRE.' . A big afternoon attendance and a capacity house at night was again the. rooord at Liberty Theatre yesterday. Tho favourite screen actress, Anita Stewart, was tho chief attraction in her best photo-play, "The Fighting Shepherdess," a. First National production. The programmo also included a Topical Budget, "Petticoats and Pants," a clover Christie comedy starring Bobbio Vernon and the Christie *' Follies" girls, end a now episode oi tho Vitagraph serial. " Smashing Barriom." Delightful and greatly appreciated vocal items were contributed by Master Ja-ck Watters. the gifted young soP r £ n °. w ho sang "May Morn"' (Denca), Patters ' (Gerald Lane) *nd " Tho Roßaiy " (Niven) with much success. The programmo will bo repeated to-d<ay. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho two special films heading this week's programme at Everybody's Theatre are proving wondorfully popular, and er« being! screened to large afternoon audiences a-nd capacity attendances at night. The first picture is William S. Hart's initial production from his own studio, " Tho Toll Gale." and is one of tho best pictures that Hart has yet appeared in. The second attraction is the Paramount-Artoraft ; supSr-soeeial .entitled " Thb Cost," starring' Violet Homing!, who,was recently seen in the title role, of " Every* woman." Everybody's Select Orchestra again played a moat plo&siiig and entirely new musical programme. Reserved seats may be booked at The Bristol,- or by 'phoning 4923. I , QUEEN'S THEATRE. TIIOTB were excellent attendance* at tbe Queen's Theatre yesterday to witness the screening of "Wild Primrose," starring Gladys Leslie and Richard Barthelmass. The supporting films included the. sixth chapter pf tho serial story, "Mystery of 18/' another instalment of the interesting Cinema Travels, the Queen's Pictorial Budget, a good comedy, " Speed to Spate," and " The Racing Strain," featuring Mao Marsh, a really good film.

OPERA HOTJBE. . The aJI-vandevillo programme at the Opera House was enthusiastically received by a full attondonco last night. Leonard Nelson (topical eongs ■ and impersonations), Ernest Crawford (song and recitation), Helen Charles (in child stories and impersonations), James Schofleld (the " laughing tenor"), the Rev Frank Gorman (tho " singing parson "), Beynon (a. local conjurer), Henri Fronch, the Musical Blanchards, Ernest Brinkman and tb© Steele Sisters, and tho Darwinians, all contributed popular items in a most pleasing entertainment. The programme will be repeated to-night. SYDENHAM PICTURES. A double-star programme ia now being soreeued at the Sydenham Picture Theatre. In " A Girl from Bohemia/' Irene Castle hae the leading role. The other film is a eijt-roel drama entitled "Tho Flame of Life," produced by the Swedish Bio Company. It is a picture full of interest and action drawn from the backwoods and timber camps. STRAND THEATRE. "Molly and I," featuring the popular Shirley Mason, is the star film in the current week's programme at the 6trand Theatre.