ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16338, 19 September 1916, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Mr. Horace Goldra and big company c/f talented artists, who are appearing Wider the direction of Mr. Hugh D. Mcintosh, gave another successful performance before a largo audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. .Mr. Goldin's illusions surpass anything previously seen in Auckland, and the remarkable celerity with which he performs his amazing tricks leaves the audience bewildered. As a finale Mr. Goldin presents a Moorish drama, entitled, "The Tiger God," in which a full-grown Bengal tiger is made to disappear before the astonished audience. The season will extend until the end cf the week

I I i ; OPERA HOUSE. | The weekly change of programme at- tho] ' Opera House- last night attracted a large' ' audience. Chief amongst the artists appear-1 ing here for the first time were Bollinger ; 'and Reynolds, whose act, "Fun on the. : Wire," was both diverting and sensa-; tional. The mule performer of the duo ! an adept on the slack-wire—created much j merriment by his pretended awkwardness,, his assumed terror, and his.seeming inability to maintain his balance. After this laughable prelude ho very speedily showed the contrary picture. Some of i his feats were remarkable, these including standing on a chair, the back legs of which ' rested at an angle on the wire, and hold-' ing a lighted lamp upon Irs head. The act was warmly applauded. Mr. Harry i Howe painted pictures while his partner, Ethel, lent novelty to the turn by singing appropriate solos. Hiss Elsie Morris impersonated a boy, singing two numbers which drew appreciation. Mr. Clement May, an elocutionist and actor of sterling quality, was in some sketches of wellknown characters from Dickens's works. Though his work was caviare to some frivolous spirits in the gallery it was well ; appreciated by the rest of the house. Miss ; Madge Maitland gave further proof of her' exceptional artistry. Her little Irish, Scotch, and Jewish songs, her smart asides, and the peculiar attractive manner J of her singing have made her a firm fav-, ourite. Miss Maitland has originality to i a marked degree, and has temperament | likewise. She is a born entertainer, and i her audiences never tire of hearing her sing through her megaphone Mr. Lester ] Brown, Mr. George Edwards, and Miss Rosie Partes, a talented trio, were excellent in their potted play, "A Business Marriage," which deserved an earlier place on the programme. Miss Margaret ; Jewell, the Welsh soprano, sang a Inidcet! of ballads and operatic solos in admirable 1 style. Mr. Gerald Griffin's Irish songs ' and stories met with hearty approval. The-' La Tours and Mr. Bert Coleman acain: contributed to the entertainment, which j will be repeated nightly this week and at : the usual matinees. j PRINCESS THEATER. ■ The Metro, picture, " Playing Willi J Fire," continues to attract large audiences I at the Princess Theatre. Madame Olga., Petrova, in the lead, sustains an exciting part admirably and, as is usual in pic- , tines in which she appears, there is a | finished touch to her work which ren- j decs it so charming. The story deals j with the fortunes of Jean Servian, a: beautiful cameo-cutter, who is forced to give up her work. A wealthy 'man be- j friends her, and out of gratitude she 'marries him. Complications ensue, and there are many dramatic incidents before , tho story is concluded. The evening I sessions commence at 7.30 p.m., with the i overture, " Crown of Diamonds" by the ; Princess orchestra. I LYRIC THEATRE. Last evening's presentation of the current programme at the Lyric Theatre was made before a large audience, which manifested keen appreciation of the selection of films submitted. Considerable interest was shown in the Triangle play.. " The Bugle Call." in which a clever ldiirteen-year-old hoy named William Collier takes i the principal part. For one so young | the work is very well done, and bis vari- j oils escapades have a leavening of humour ! which relieves the more dramatic and ! serious portions. The boy cannot con- ; ceive of anyone good enough to take the ' place of his dead mother, and when his i father marries again the boy will have j nothing to do with his stepmother. How , he proves himself in an emergency, and i learns to love his new mother, is graphic- I ally told. The 'supporting films include ! a comedy, a war topical, and the latest | Pathe Gazette. A matinee will be given j to-morrow afternoon. j

GLOBE THEATRE. Miss Mary Pickford sustains her reputation in the "Eagle's Mate," at tlio Glube Theatre, as one of the most popular actresses at present engaged in cinematograph work. Impersonating the sweetheart of a Virginian backwoodsman, her charming performance dominates every scene and delights her audiences. Moreover, the story of the picture makes an appeal. It deals with the winning of a woman's heart by a wooer, who, though rough in manner, achieves his object through determined perseverance. A Keystone comedy, "Rucking Society," and a Patlie War Gazette are also being shown at this theatre. KING'S THEATRE. There was a satisfactory attendance at the King's Theatre last evening, and the programme submitted quickly found favour with the audience. Pride of ! place is given to a Lasky production en- j titled " The Secret Orchard," in which ! Miss Blanche Sweet plays the leading j part. The picture was produced amid ' scenes of exquisite beauty, and is in every I way a creditable piece of work- It tells j of the experiences of a young girl who, left destitute by her mother's death, is adopted by a titled lady. Complications arise owing to the revelation of an incident in her past life, and there are many interesting situations before the story is : concluded. Other pictures are "Mining activity on the British Front," a comedy, and the latest Gaumont Graphic. i GRAFTON THEATRE. An exciting story of love and adventure is revealed in " When Broadway was a ! Trail," the World Film drama which is! showing at the Grafton Theatre this week, | As the' title would indicate, the story is | set in the early part of American settle- | ment. It deals with life in the Puritan I Settlement at Manhattan, now New York I City, and is excellently interpreted by j Miss Barbara 'Pennant and Mr. A. C. Lund. A comedy of unusual merit is the Metro production. "The Swooners," featuring Mr- and Mrs. Sydney Drew. There are also several other films. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. At Everybody's Theatre this week the programme is headed by a Lasky dramatic creation, entitled "The Secret Orchard." Miss Blanche Sweet appears in the leading role and her excellent interpretation of the story is responsible in a great measure for its success. The theme is a powerful'one, and the various stages r.f the story are connected by a , series of exciting incidents. "Supporti ing films are "Mining Activity on the ! British Front," " Mr. Jack's Flat and ! His Cat." comedy, and the Gaumont \ Graphic. / I | KING GEORGE THEATRE. A five-part drama by the Redfeather Company, entitled "Thrown to the Lions," heads the programme which was introduced at the King George Theatre yester- ' day. Charming Mary Fuller is seen to j advantago in the leading role, and her I work throughout is excellent. The story is set amid the slums of a large city, and deals with strange characters. It is replete with exciting situations, and the interest does not flag for a moment. The eighteenth episode of "The Broken Coin,"

entitled " The. Underground City," brings the story to an exciting stage. There is also a British war topical. , On, Thursday a change of programme will be made, the feature of which will be the William Fox production, "The Plunderer," with, William Farman in the leading role. GRAND THEATRE. Tho programme at the Grand Theatre* this week is headed by a comedy-drama entitled "Chimmie Fadden," founded on the book of E. W. Townsend. It is a cleverly-conceived story and very amusing in places. Chimmin Fadden is a New York street urchin, who is saved from serious trouble by a lady engaged in philanthropic work among the slums. Chimmie obtains a position as footman at her home, and his efforts to show his gratitude are many and varied. The supporting subjects include the latest Topical Budget. ,

! QUEEN'S THEATRE. ! A World Film production entitled 1 "When Broadway was a Trail" form* ! tho principal attraction at tho Queen's . Theatre this week. The story deals with 1 the days when the Puritans had estab- ' lished themselves at Manhattan, now New | York City. Miss Barbara Tennant plays ■ the principal part, assisted by Mr. A. C. ' Luna. There are many tensely interestj ing scenes, and the dramatic work is very - well done. There are several excellent supporting pictures.