ENTERTAINIENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16202, 12 April 1916, Page 5

ENTERTAINIENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . "V.- * ■< The new programme given by the Eoyad Strollers was repeated at His Majesty's > Theatre last evening. The first item was a bright chorus, followed by a clever piece of music, composed of portions of popular airs. Mr. Desmond and Miss Madeline Rossiter sang a duet and gave an exhibition of dancing. "Billy, Ye Incomparable Jester," again related his witty anecdote?. " Songs and Singers" and feats of " Thought Reading" were humorous sketches given by Mr. James. ' ,r lioso Awful Curates," introducing whirlwind dancing, was acted by Messrs. James and Desmond. A pianoforte item by Miss Gwen Lewis, and a piccolo solo, "Tho Bird in the Wood," by Mr. A. A. Dunn showed real talent. A burlesque on tlio programme of a minstrel troupe contained 27 items, which were disposed of in 10 minutes. Vocal items were given by Miss Connie Milne and Messrs. Graystone and Desmond. OPERA HOUSE. i A popular programme is presen'cd at the Opera House this week. Fred M, iguire, formerly a musical comedy actor, ppears in vaudeville for tho first time, anc is an undoubted success. Belle and Betty give an interesting series of novelty dtneing. A display of strength and physical dexterity by Bates and Wade is given with the ease of highly-trained men. Ventriloquism is Carlton Max's speciality, and for 20 minutes ho keeps his audience interested and delighted Shs.rratt and Lang produce, a hearty ..vgh by a clever parody on melodrama. .• Abel and Malfo give a clever exhibition illustrating the fears of a child's imagination. A sketch illustrating the trials of "Mrs. James," a Welsh landlady who is trout led with musical boarders, is Sydney Bach's contribution. The brothers T*,«. Merto provide light entertainment by imitating the singing of a child, an old woman, and a young man. Miss Agnes Rawes's ballad stngs are well chosen. Altogether this week's entertainment is bright, and the various performances show real skill. GLOBE THEATRE. "Crossed Wires," of "The Hazards of Helen" ser:es, is being screened at tho Globe Theatre this week. It is the story of the capture of a gang who arc smuggling Chinese into the United States. Helen is the principal character, and her feats include jumping from a motor-car to a train travelling at full speed. "The Dead Man's Keys is also a good drama. LYRIO THEATRE. A pictorial adaptation of Harold McGratlis masterpiece, "The Goose Girl," is being screened at the Lyric Theatre this week. It is a fascinating romance, featuring Marguerite Clark. Tho story deals with the chivalry of the middle ages, introduces a princess in disguise, and a king as a knight-errant. A charming Nature study, entitled "Lizards," and a comedy, "Back to the Primitive," with the latest "World's Gazette," complete the programme. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The principal item in this week's programme at Everybody's Picture Theatre is an Eastern drama entitled "The Arab." The picture is full of thrills.. The opening scene shows a robbery in the desert, and the finale deals with a massacre of the Christians, from which the lady mission teacher is rescued by the Arab who - planned the robbery but was afterwards converted to Christianity. "

KING GEOEGE THEATRE. Two powerful dramas are being shows at- the King George Theatre. "Business is Business" is claimed to bo a triumph of cinematograph production. It tells tne story of a French financier whose aim in life was to make himself a " Napoleon of Finance." Various scenes from his life are presented, each displaying some I characteristic of the man. Besides being I a miser he is a tyrant and ft heartless being. The story ,of his life and its grim ending are exceptionally well portrayed. The tenth episode of "The Black Box'' is also a good dr. ma on the same programme. GRAFTON THEATRE. The story of the Ml an*: regeneration of a woman more signed .ranst than sinning is beautifully depicted in "The Vampire," a picture on this week's programme at the Grafton Theatre. Jeanne is wooed and married by a mar. who, she afterwards finds out, was already married. He leaves her, with the result that she becomes a man-hater. Seeking refuge in Europe, she is engaged as a secrct service agent. While collecting information sho attracts a young attache of an American Embassy. She finds that he is connected with her in regard to her marriage, More complications follow,_ and the closing scene depicts a touching example of celfsacrifice and forgiveness. GRAND THEATRE. The Grand Theatre's programme this week is headed by the comedy "Helen's Babies." Helen's two little hoys are left in charge of their good-natured undo Harry, who is a bachelor. As ho is not expert at controlling children, the boys have a rollicking time, _ All sorts of pranks are played on their uncle, and they even go so far as to cause him to fall into a stream through his anxiety to save them from falling in. The supporting pictures are well chosen, and include "The Sacred Bracelet," a drama, and "The California Scrapbook," a scenicf study.

KING'S THEATRE. A thrilling drama, "The Arab," heads th) programme at the King's Theatre. It is the story of the conversion of the eon of the Bedouin chief from v, robber to a Christian hero. Tho film is a specially long and interesting one. " The Widow,'" a comedy, is responsible for a good laugh on the part of the patrons of the theatre PRINCESS THEATRE. "Marryincr Money" is the leading picture on this week's programme at the Princess .Theatre. It tells the story of a voung couplo who, through an amusing set of circumstances, are married, each believing the other to be wealthy. When they learn that both are almost bankrupt, they are in a quandary. However, luck favours them, and all ends well. "'His Trust Fulfilled " is another drama of a high standard. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Those "with whom the Essanay pictures are popular should see " On the Little Mill Trace" at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Neil Craig takes the chief part, which is performed gracefully and pleasingly. "The Man in Possession," a Bill Merson comedy, tho Eclair Topical, and tho Warwick Chronicle are attractive supporting films.