ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16619, 16 August 1917, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" THE BATTLE OF THE ANCRE." Labge audiences were present at the ■town Hall at both screenings, of the war Picture, "The Battle -of the Ancre," yesterday. The picture cannot fail to leave strong impressions in the minds of all who witness it. A good idea of some of the difficulties which confront the men in France is given, and the scenes dealing with the transport system give a hint of the immense organisation necessary in dealing with a modern army. Mr. G. J Garland presided at last evening's presentation, and Mr. W. A/Hitchinson gave a character skekh from a true story of the trenches. The last two- days are announced.

ORGAN RECITAL. „f* Th< V c ' fc organist has arranged an fn lV T, Pr ° g^ m ,f e for the organ 8 recitTl fir T h rS- w £ rks b 7 Q«a»«>t and vocal items 6 Lyn Quarte * te ** «PP»7

' opera' house. Tnrvv .. mi e th -P r 9 v ?king medley "Topsy with 0 11P ,.f tl rovm S. extremely popular with Opera House patrons this week Paul panv ol 6 ° ther memb ers of the comnanv nl e t her mem *>er s of the comQ ter Th« rtnni «« for creating Ssl t lhe van "turns" by the aid 6 ;.^'^™ ? T * ■» of distinct merit! and u ere a ° COrded a good reception by the large uadience present last night *

BENEFIT CONCERT. - ind „T !? aid °- f Sister Cher's sick Town h»i Und WB f Ven lasfc ni K ht at-the I own Hall concert chamber before a fairly large aud.ence. The programme con? prised vocal 4 and instrumental items, dances recitations, and specialties. Those contnbuting Were: Mi « Vita and KathW V*W' Childerhonse, Brewer, Kathleen and Eileen Thomas, Hazel Hicks . Burgess, Olive Moore, Messrs. Cottle Cardon, Jackson, Marriott, Smithson, Tate Lonergan, Kindly, and Mast McGuire! benefit Turnor was the organiser of the

TIVOLI. THEATRE. The current programme at the Tivoli Iheatre continues to attract large audiences each evening, the quality of the pictures screened being greatly, appreciated by the many patrons of this popular theatre. A famous Playors-Lasky production, "Batty to the Rescue," occupies the leading position, and is supported by a number of Z & £*r± nd , entertaining features. A *atty Arbuckle comedy, in particular, provides ample amusement for even the most critical picture-goer. '* Betty to the Kescue i s a charming love story, and contains numerous delightful scenes and' situations. Fanny Ward, in the leading role, is given ample scope for her histrionic ability, and gives an excellent interpretstion of a somewhat difficult part. This programme will be screened for the last time to-morrow, evening. On Saturday another Lasky production entitled "On Record" will be*presented for the first time. This picture is a drama of the aviation police force, and should provide something of an original nature. The captivating «little actress Mae Murray will i appear at the head of the cast, and will j be assisted by other well-known plavers.

PRINCESS THEATRE. " The Dawn of Love" is proving extremely popular at the Princess Theatre this t week. The fine character-acting of Mabel Taliaferro is to a great extent the cause of the picture's success. Good acting and a picturesque setting characterise the play, and the sensational element is not lacking. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS. "The Millionaire Vagrant" is.the principal feature of an attractive "programme of pictures at the 'Strand Theatre this r week. "■/•'■' : '- i A Fox production entitled "Under Two Flags ".is being screened at the head of the current J programme at the Lyric Theatre. f "' A pieturißation -~ffix Beach's popular novel, " The Ne'er-do-Well," is the leading attraction at the. Globe Theatre this week. £-- :^.'- ■ ■ v *t:>■■■■ <-y ' ..,--.*■&*■ ■-,'■...., - ' Robert Warwick and:Gail Kane are featured in "The False Friend," a World production being screened at Everybody's Theatre. . - ' I The current programme at the Grand I Theatre is headed by a photo-play entitled ■ "His Sixteenth Wife." The programme ;to be presented at the West End Theatre this evening is headed bv a picture entitled His Sixteenth Wife." A photo-play, entitled, "My Old Dutch, will be the leading feature of the programme at the Palace Theatre this evening. V . I: , i