ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLV, Issue 10450, 1 December 1919, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho bill-of-faro to bo provided by tho Fuller Vaudeville Company at His Majosty's Theatro to-night is said to be an attractive! one. A feature of tho entertainment will bo the first appcaraueo locally of the Cracknells, stockwhip experts, who 'in their act, entitled '"A. 'Drover's Holiday," will introduce some , amazing feats with a 3l)ft stockwhip. Both tlieso performers-are'stated to bo equally expert with the rifle and. to he able to extinguish candies with tho rillo held in all sort:) oi positions. Two leaping greyhounds are also introduced, the height jumped by oiu-of these dogs being in the vicinity of Bft. The Camillo Trio, ,whose farewell appearances are announced, will once again be seen in their acrobatic and gymnastic fonts, with which is associated an almost incredible, amount of mirth-provoking byplay. De Baker's Models will furnish another artistic exhibition of statue posing, nnd in addition I'into (contortionist) and,- ICeldino and Klimo will present new features. The second half of Ihu bill will as usual be devoted to Mr Bert La Blanc and his company of travesty comedians. Tho Revue selected for presentation - this evening is the ninth of the series, and is entitled "Do It Now." The new piece, it is stated, is a bright musical comedy containing a number of song novelties nnd new dances. The new programmo promises to be a particularly good one, and will run for six nights and tho customary Saturday matinee. THE KING'S. ' One of Cosnft Hamilton's best stories is delightfully portrayed in picture form at tho King's Theatre under the title of ""Who Cares?" Miss Constance 'talmadge is cast in the principle role nnd plays quite a captivating part: Added attractions inclnde soprano songs by Miss Eileen Driscoll. There were 'crowded attendance on Saturday. The programme Tviil be repeated nightly until Thursday night. "ROMANCE OP TAEZAN." At tho ever-popular Everybody's Theatre on Saturday large audiences greatly enjoyed "The Komanee of Tarzan," the thrilling sequel of "Tarzan of the Apes." So that none may miss tho full interest of the story, the leading incidents of "Tarzan of tho Apes" are briefly and very', effectively summarised iu a portion of the first reel. The play is replete with romantic interest and full of dramatic situations. Estranged from his fiancee by the machinations of his cousin, the heir to his estate. Tarzan returns to the jungle, only to find that ho is no longer ,in sympathetic touch, as before, with its denizens. The cousin's villainy, however, is exposed. Tarzan's fiancee proves true; and all is woll that ends well. The stars of the piece (Mmo Lincoln, as Tarzan, and Enid Markey, as the girl who wins his heart) are supported by a strong cast, and over 700 African natives, a troupe of lions, tigers, leopards, arithropoid apes, crocodiles, and other beasts nf the iungle, including Tantor, , a huge elephant, also figure prominently in the drama. The incidental music was well rendered by a powerful orchestra. •"- ' EMPRESS THEATKEL -■ " Big audiences on Saturday witnessed the screening at the Empress Theatro of the Pathe extra selected comedydrama. "Todd of the Times," featuring America's greatest character actor. Prank Keenan. The part is different from any that. Mr Keenan ho o essayed before. It is t» role of good humour, of kindly philosophy, of faithful long service, and lack of reward. "Todcl, 0: ' the. Times" is an inspiration to good humour, and finishes with ' a .big ' surprise. Included ' on- the programme. \s 1 the i second- episode 'of Pafhe-'s ,-; c The Lightning Raider,'' .entitled JTThe, Counter-plot," . and featuring Pearl White. The programme will be screened all this week. : "THE DEEMSTER" AT THE STRAND. Commencing to-day at 11 Hallj Caine's famous novel, "The Deemster, will be screened at the Strand. The ■ -picturisation -oi- this splendid story is no fragmentary adaptation, but a comprehensive and faithful adherence to the book, notable for its sequence- of scenes and situations and magnificent photography. The authors son, Der-, went Hall ■ Caine, appears as Dan Mylrea, and is ■ supported by a full cast of specially selected English artists, including Marion Swayne as Mona. Excellent supporting ■ items complete a splendid programme. CHAUTAUQUAOno important feature of the approaching Chautauqua programme is the lectures. It appears from the great variety of leotureß ofiered that the association showed'good judgment in the selection of the lecture staff. The Chautauqua has been' characterised as the People's University.- The opportunity is'offered during Chautauqua week of gaining a great deal of"knowledge. After hearing tho Chautauqua programme in Auckland the Hon. George.Fowld.s, former Minister for Education, wrote the following in praise of the movement.: —"Let mo congratulate you on the high standard of the Chautauqua, lectures and the artists of this season's programme. I have had the pleasure, of hearing the most of them, and I have no hesitation in saying that their tour through New Zealand will not only #ivo high-class enjoyment to thousands, but it will have a fine, educative, effect. It will help to develop that spirit of brotherhood and goodwill upon which alone the peace and prosperity of the world can bo established and maintained." The Chautauqua season opens on Thursday in tho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall.