ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15684, 11 August 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"HIS HOUSE IN ORDER."

A notable performance is promised at t, : ' Majesty s Theatre on Monday, the ". 7t ? mat., when, under the direction of Ik n« nt Smith ' Hugh Buckler and \W Paget, inaugurate a brief season of ' C * nights and one matinee with " Hi, u in Order," claimed by man v critic! Sir Arthur Pinero's greatest play. ,j * original produ.-t.on in London £ S Ucorg, '" nd "' it llad aa imiiicdiato mcc.v-, the woman interest atiaohing . Hi" story rousm more than ordinal ■ 1 terrst. When produced in Sydney ' ti" clketive and artl.-t;n im.dlmi: of tSni * by the Little 'll),-.,trr UmUVto' ately caught, the pub!;, taste. Mr. Bucld'' i- appear a, Il.il, fry 'l<'E6on and M' 61 Paget as .Nina .Icsm b„th role* Ji** fora display of strong motional" act ;J . .Mr. raid Kay Nmper will lav M. .*>• Mauremarde, and the ut.h- r charatW- •/ be filled by the sain- eapbale people earned a Mirre.j-6 j,, r )!:s House hi 710 der "in Sydrie\, p M , ."Vmrtntts of Si' ■season makes it ,mi>,ratH<. lLat the Pii play shall bo wll jidi., n niter three u j„h t when .Shan-'* 1, m.,, kaI v «„-£,' "Fannys Fiiht Pi.,-, " ~,11 lie substitutiS' There will be a mat.mo revival 0 f «Tn?* .School for Scandal, and the last nicKu the season will upi,,l by "ft « Adventure," and Sir A. W. Pi ner( ; 5 J»' cess)ul comedy, "J be Gay Lord Que*.'- '

! OPERA HOUSE. 1 lie main fcatinc in the chance of tji' gramme given at the Opera House £ night was an aerial ad performed by tl,„ Barlletts, two Americans who have o cn d tneir New Zealand tour in Auckland -Much was crowded into the few £ J that the turn occupied, and each act seemed more daring than tho last m: Bartlett, apart from her clever traC work, proved to bo somewhat of'a. won, Hercules. Certainly the turn v a > one of I the best of its kind seen in Auckland fr a long time. Another first appearan™' was that of Stirling and Love, who' J. vided clean humour in a sporting V L: and instrumental sketch, enti'led » i Kris!, IV Ilia pa„ infad « h,i amount o: comedy into their turn 4) brought out several new jokes. Vincent Arthui and Oliver, sing several m,( songs. Their harmonising was good, ar«i they were deservedly encored. A novel tun was provided by the four Goldinig, Spanish dancers, acrobats, and rug spinners. The latter feature was entirely new, and was' most spectacular, for, starting with small rugs, the three elder Goldiuis worked tin to dSrcular rugs of large proportions Mr' John Fuller sang England Will See ii Ihrough," while a welcome reappearance alter a lengthy absence, was made by the Bright Sisters, singers and dancers. Other artists gave excellent turns.

"THE DANDIES." A large audience Listened to the bright programme given by " The Dandies' fast evening in the concert chamber of the Town Hall. The programme will be - repeated this evening. PRINCESS THEATRE. A change of programme was shown for the first time at the Princess Theatre yesterday before large and enthusiastic audiences. A thrilling detective drama of unmerit-, entitled " Fantomas," is the .star picture and was a very popul&i item. The Eclair Journal is full of events especially interesting during the present crisis, and the comedy section is particularly strong. "Double Crossed" and Pimple's Burglar Scare" never failed to ccuee hearty laughter and applause. To-day films will be added to the programme depicting the procession of territorial through Queen Street yesterday and other interesting events in connection with the departure of the troops for Wellington. . NEWTON PICTURE THEATRE.' A change of programme was presented at the Newton Picture Theatre yesterday before large and appreciative audiences. " Chivalry Outlawed, ' a Western drama depicting the ingratitude of the world towards a good man's chivalrous actions, is the "star" attraction, and is well supported by tho usual complement of topical, dramatic, scenic and comedy films. ' QUEEN'S THEATRE. A special attraction heads the new pro ; gramme at the Queen's Theatre. This is a powerful and exciting drama, describing the adventures of two young lovers, "In the Clutches of the Ku Kim Elan," a famous organisation, originally a reputable band of property-owners and afterwards a desperate gang of outlaws which tho Government eventually broke up by armed forco. The Topical ' Budget contains specially interesting pictures of the King and his anny, big gun practice, and military aeroplane manoeuvres. Several excellent comedies complete the attractive and entertaining series.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE. Another delightful series of films was presented at the Alhambra Theatre last owning, when a complete change of programme was made. There was a largo attendance, and all the items were most heartily appreciated. "The Vampire," a lengthy drama by the Eel it 1 Company, was the principal picture, and it is a capita] production. It introduces a number of features which are most weird, though they cannot help but prove fascinating to the audience. The film is excellently presented, and received great applause. "Picturesque Spain " is a splendid scenic picture which illustrates the beauties of thatcountry. A most interesting item is a picture showing the crab and lobster industry, and thero are a number of comic and topical films which help to make up a really excellent programme.

I KING GEORGE THEATRE, j The new programme at the King George Theatre yesterday was headed by .one of those ever popular detectivc drams?, entitled "The Black Mafia." The pictuvo describes the operations of a famous.gang of criminals, and is replete with relational 'adventures. "The Man" is. a forceful drama of great pathos, and tells i the stcry of a woman's betrayal and 3 ' lover's sacrifice. A splendidly-phot®* i graphed scenic film portrays with startling minuteness the effect of the " Earthquake in Sicily." Tho comcdy section includes '"The Kinema Girls and " Very NicO; Too." The theatre will he open as usM" • to-day. ' GLOBE THEATRE. I Tho "star" drama in the new pi l, \ I gramme at the Globe Theatre is a stirrup picture, entitled "A Pack of Cards- ( Tho plot is a triumph of dramatic 'if" and grips the audience from start .M finish, and a happy climax is reached "i the downfall of a bad man who attempt' to win a woman's love by trickery awj deceit. The Pathe Oazette dcnir.ts tnpje-i x ' ovents all over the world, and a beaut it" scenic study describes the picturesque Reentry "By the Blue Adriatic.' j number of other attractive films ore as shown. ORGAN RECITAL An organ recital in aid of the memorial window fund was given by • , Rev. E. Chitty at St. Paul's Church la- 1 . evening. All the items were ably trM <• and were followed with great interest. . , the audience. Members of the choir > - _ contributed a solo, duet, and an antne ■

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. • There was a large attendance at t # King's Theatre last evening, when a J nO , j 1() interesting programme was present-?". ' , chief film was entitled, "lighting « of 1809," which unfolds a drama based Jj,. • incidents in the Napoleonic wars. A nil • ■ her of other military pictures were shown. ' . ■. , X: V "Paid in Full", the principal v.; traction at the Lyric and West End - 1 ? . tres last evening. , ■ >'•