ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16268, 29 June 1916, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE.

Brightness and variety are. the chief characteristics of the current programme at the Opera House. The Manchurian acrobats continue to prove a great success, and never fail to evoke the heartiest of applause. The supporting items are all of a high order. THE ROYAL STROLLERS. A farewell performance will be given by the Royal Strollers at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening next. During their season in Auckland some time ago these talented artists created an excellent impression, and it is anticipated that'the theatre will be filled on Saturday. The style adopted is most unorthodox, and the stage-settings and the costumes worn are quite distinct and original. From the moment the curtain goes up until its fall the audience is kept in a state of excited interest. The programme to be presented on Saturday is a special one, consisting of entirely new items, which Mr. Sydney James, the leader of the Strollers, has been preparing for some time. Mr. James will give an exhibition of ventriloquism, while Miss Madeline Rossiter, Miss Gwen Lewis, Miss Connie Milne, and Messrs. G. W. Desmond, George Graystone, Cyril Nortlicote, and Arthur Frost will contribute new solo items. The box plan opens at Wildman and Arey's this morning. LYRIC THEATRE. An adaptation of the successful novel, "David Harum," is the principal feature at the Lyric Theatre this week. Outwardly an eld miser, David is in reality a philanthropist, and in a quiet wav does a great amount of good. The battlefield of Neuve Cbapelle, both before and after the fight, is shown in a fine official war typical. "River Life Near Paris is a charming scenic study in colours by the Gaumont Company, while the Pathe Gazette contains the latest pictorial news of the world's happenings. " Cartoons in a Sanatorium" is a new and laughable form of comedy. KING GEORGE THEATRE. An interesting story of love and adventure, " The Path to Happiness," is given pride of place on the programme at the King George Theatre this week. The picture is set amid beautiful woodland scenery, and is one of absorbing interest. In the sixth episode of " The Broken Coin" many thrilling events are recorded and a startling discovery is made. Flirting a la Carte," comedy, and the Eclair Journal, complete the programme. PRINCESS THEATRE. The principal picture at the Princess Theatre this week continues to attract large attendances. It is a Metro, production entitled "An Enemy- to Society," and describes the doings of a thief, Stephen Adams. After a time certain circumstances arise which induce Adams to cut adrift from his criminal associates, and the difficulties consequent upon this action make a photo-play which provides an attractive entertainment. The acting and photography are up to the high standard set by the Metro. Company. Humorous and topical studies are also screened. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A film in five parts, entitled, " Body and Soul," is the principal picture "being screened at the Queen' 3 Theatre. It is a story of a girl with a dual personality. A sufferer from occasional loss of memory, the girl performs actions when in that state which are directly opposite to those performed when she is her normal self, file predicaments in which she finds herself as the result of these acts make a picture which is always entertaining. The Supporting subjects are of high quality. GRAND THEATRE. Charlie Chaplin is to the fore at the Grand Theatre, where he is appearing in a picture entitled, "Laughing Gas." The picture is extremely funny, the little man with the quaint walk being seen at his best. "Jerry on the Rampage," is another comedy in which George Ovey. who is described as Chaplin's rival, appears successfully. Supporting subjects include " A Woman's Share," drama, and " The Might of the Allies," showing scenes in connection with the war.

KING'S AND EVERYBODY'S. An excellent entertainment is provided at the King's and Everybody's Theatres, where a lengthy Keystone comedy, featuring Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand, is the feature film. In "Fatty and Mabel Adrift" two favourites are seen to distinct advantage, and cause much laughter. Included in the picture are some magnificent scenic effects. "The Butterflv's Lesson" is a drama in which a. frivolous society woman is made to see the error of her ways. The Gaumont Graphic, containing some excellent items, and views of the Royal Artillery are also eluded in the programme. GRAFTON THEATRE. A performance in aid of the patriotic funds will be given at the Grafton Theatre this evening. The principal film to be shown is "Body and Soul," in which Miss Florence Rorkwell plays the leading role. The story is one of dual personality, and the production is a remarkable example of the wonders of double exposure. It relates how a girl, who suffers at times from loss of memory, is involved in a serious _ charge. Her innocence is established in a most dramatic manner. "Her Defiance" is another interesting drama. The latest events at Home and abroad are chronicled in the latest Topical Budget. GLOBE THEATRE. L The fifth episode of " Stingaree" is being shown at the Globe Theatre this week.