ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15824, 22 January 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

the court cards

That Mr Edgar Warwick's costume concert company, the Court Cuds, have beromo lughlr pi pulai- '*■ Auckland, v.-a? sufficiently exemplified Las* night, v. hen His Majesty's Theatre Is. id a very l.u .- audience. The company rrcs<:.t--d a chance | of programme and it was -■• "i diy as good I as that with whi. h th< ;■(■-■.-.* was opered on Monday night T!.r< •:_■'•. 'it the enter- j tainment wo.s bright at.J -park!. and ] evervoie was sorrv wl.i n the ■ urtai was i finally rune down. \". :■-at.' ' v ;? a .-nar ) actenstie of the member- < t the c inpary. j each of whom iia- r.<> d •.'•;- •". W.i mm; , the appreciation <; the a.:di«-n e. Aii t.'ie ; voices arc < f _o».d ':i;a. '■> and • very .ten: is contributed with d. ii.-Mi;.! Ms to. East j night. Miss Renee Maude, who ,--js<-.- > - • .1 sweet sopriiv v..iee o: wide i"a:: ;v. ! achieved considerable si.. c=- .:. L< r r.f. . derm,* ..I "itii. Ln.vely Ni~ht." Mr. Svd- , ney Maaaneriug, a ilea." t« nor ; \i .ls heard t<> distinct. advanw-je in " 1 :.- j Trumpeter" and .n other wnus. -'* j "stuttering" duet by Mys Mau.le Fan.md Mr. C.. "re- TJU-iie:;»T r.-ated ;r-..t ' mirth, and in their individual eft its these | t*vo artists were responsible for nan h amusement. The rich humour <d Mi j Edgar Warwick, which he uses v. iib effect I in his many stories and quips, was thoroughly enjoyed. Weil deserved applause was accorded to Mr. Gi v >rge Graystoiie, liasso, whoso pongs were of a stirring nature. Miss Winifred Mitchell's violin solos afforded much pleasure. " A Drop of Hollands" was a delightful item in which the company participated with pretty tenjs and dainty effects. Mr. Albert Keats was sucxess'il at the piano. The whole programme was agreeable from start to finish and it will be repeated tonight. OPERA HOUSE. Patrons of the Opera House are having their tastes well catered for this week, the current vaudeville programme being one of exceptional merit and responsible for crowded houses ea«.h night. The final c'l the sharpshooting competition is to beheld to-night. KING GEORGE THEATRE. At the present time patriotic plays and films are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. The latest production in this line, a fine film entitled " England Expects," was presented for the ficst time vesterdav at the King George Theatre, sr.d immtdiately established itself firmly in popular favour. The words of Nelson's immortal signal, ringing as true now as they did over 100 years ago, are the key note of the story," which contains many exceptional scenes and stirring eois-Kles. " Greed for Gold " proved to bo another popular dramatic film. "A Bolt From the Blue" and "Billy Dodges Bills" both raised long and hearty laughs. In addi lion to some new war pictures, all of which were of great interest, is screened an educational film giving glimpses of the cockle fishing industry. This exceptionally fine programme will be repeated to-day and to-morrow only.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. A decided success was scored at the i Queen's Theatre yesterday, when a pic- I ture entitled ""Lord Chumley '_' vas i screened for the first time. This is a I stirrinc drama of love and treachery, the I plot dealing with an £800 robbery. The j m/inv exciting scenes and thrilling episodes contained in the four vis are sufficient to satisfy the most exacting of patrons. The leading role is played by Henry Walthall, a prominent American actor. In the supporting programme arcseveral good items, a very pretty scenic subject, giving the spectator a realistic glimpse of the Swiss frontier. The lighter side of the programme is represented by "The Man With a Twitch" and "The Kitchen Countess." both of which are decidedly humorous productions. PRINCESS THEATRE. The usual change of progminme took place at the Princess Theatre yesterday, all sessions being very well attended. In "The Sea Coasts of" Bohemia" is presented a powerful and somewhat unusual tale, the success of which was assured from the very start. " The Operator and the Superintendent" is another good dramatic subject. The latest war pictures are provided by the Eclair War Journal, several other films, including some laughable comedies, completing an admirable programme. GLOBE THEATRE. The new continuous programme of pictures presented at the Globe Theatre yesterday contains, amongst other good features, a powerful and pathetic drama entitled " The Spirit and the Clay." A , young sculptor imbues his clay with the I spirit of his wife, worshipping "her in this manner until his death. The latest war news is shown in an admirable series of pictures from the front. Bombs and Bangs " is a Keystone comedy which cannot fail to raise a laugh from anyone witnessing it. Several other attractive films are also screened.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE. The current programme at the Alhambra Theatre has exceeded the management's* expectations in the matter of attracting large crowds. The war pic tures, and there are many of them, are very interesting, more especially "The War Map" and " Bully Boy's Cartoons'' A panoramic view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower is also well worth seeing, in " The Counterfeiters ' is shown a comedydrama of exceptional merit. the p!«.i beir g unusual and de< idcdiy interesting. Col. siderable interest has been aroused bv th? announcement that, commencing on Men day next, a continuous entertainment w ; l! { be provided at this theatre. The performance will start each evening at 7 p.m., pictures being screened until 10.50 p.m. The management intends hat educational and travel pictures sh.--ll figure prominently in each programme. PALACE THEATRE. The well known st >ry of "David Copfield " is hems shown in pictorial form at the Palace Theatre, N'evton, 'or the remainder of this week. I >•• kens's immortal masterpie. e lends itself admirably to tonal treatment, the film being a great success. Large crowds warmly applauded its production at nil ses.-iuns vesterdav. A good supporting programme is also provided. GRAND THEATRE The popularity of the Grind T'--\v.re has been very pronounced all this week, all sesMOnj of the continuous programme being well attended. A feature is made oi war pictures, those th.it are screened being very interesting and instructive. Several powerful dramati. subjects are also being shown, while the humorous side of the programme is far from being neglected. KING'S THEATRE. " Shadows of the Past." the hie; feature of th..- week'.- programme at the King's Theatre, has been responsible for good audiences, nightly. The supporting programme contain* a number of excellent films, chief amongst these a series of interesting war pictures and social very laughable comedies.