AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17503, 20 December 1918, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

"Gerard's Four Years in Germany* , continues to bo a strong attraction at tho Octagon Theatro. Tliis wonderful work of tho ex-American Ambassador at Berlin brings put in relief tho atrocious duplicity practised by the Kaiser and his military caste when preparing to overthrow tho whole of Europe and subject the peoples of tho different nations on tho Continent to their despotic rulo. It is an education to -viow this illustration of tho book eo faithfully compiled by Mr Gerard.

A varied programme ia being , shown at the Queen's and King Edward Theatres. ■The main picturo is entitled 'Tants," with Mary M'Allister in the title rolo. A new Charlie Chaplin comedy and other subjects aro included in tho programme. To-day will witness tho final screenings of tho excellent programme which has met with marked .approval from largo audiences at- the Plaza Theatre during the past week. A complete change will bo screened tomorrow.

A change of programme at the Empire .<S eafcro to-morrow stars a five-act drama, Barbara Frietchie." The supporting picWires aro up to tho usual high standard. '"A Royal Romance" is tho feature of tho current programme at tho King's Theatro. It is a very fine production, the acting of Miss Vrrgina Pearson, being splendid. "A l'oothght Flame." a high-classed comedy, is another picturo which pleased the audience last evening.