THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 18, 26 February 1914, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

GLOBE. Filnw dealing with the Stock Exchange ever abound in exciting incidents and thrilling situations, and in the 1 ' Giltedge Stock,'' the '' star'' picture of the new programme sSiown for the first time to-day at the Globe Theatre, there is not a dull moment. Topical news is seen at its besft in '' Gaumont Graphic,'' while other 'supporting films of merit include 4 ' The Test of Friendship," » " Modern Steel Plant," and "Two Men and a Mufe.'' The comical section is admirably catered for by " Dynamite Love," a film apart as a generator of mirth. The programme may be seen to-night and for the rest of this week. GRAND. The new programme which opened at the Grand Theatre this morning has been attracting large houses throughout the day. "The Transgressors," the star film of the programme, is of more, than ordinary interest and attraction. It deals with the pioneering days of the early American settlers, shows their struggles, hardships, and ...trials,and abounds in thrilling incidents. This film is supported by the usual high standard programme comprising the films "The Broken Vase" (Selig drama), "The Indian Maid's Warning" (Kalem drama), and "The Oyster," a film of exceptional worth as an educational study. For. those patrons who seek mirth-provoking films excellent provision has been made in '' Legally Eight'' and ' 1 Troubles with a Stocking.'' As usual, topical news is screened in the "Eclair Journal," while the appropriate music provided by the orchestra adds not a little to the general enjoyment. COLOSSEUM. The exciting and spectacular drama of the Indian border, - entitled 1 ' Thf

Plot of India's Hillmen,'' was repeated with much success at the Colosseum last night. Each item of the big intrigue of the Russian spy and his nativQ allies has great interest. "The Tiger" also ; is a drama of much more than ordinary { power. "The Beauties of Venice" is . a scenic film showing fine views of > the beautiful city that it seems impos- * sible to paint or photograph too much, t Locally-made films are represented by i a number of scenes of the celebrations 3 of Anniversary Day in Wellington. The i same programme of pictures, as well as i the excellently chosen music, will be rel .peated to-night. ' SYDENHAM PICTURES. I The Sydenham Picture Theatre was well filled again *last night, when "Under the Daisies" was again the star film. To-night Hie big military drama, "The Plot of India's Hillmen," t will replace it. This is a big story set 1 on the border, and deals with the machi- »• nations of a Russian spy, who, while r ; the guest of a British general, sets out to secure the formula of an explosive s which a lieutenant has invented. In .r his wide-spread scheme he is helped by [ a tribe of hillmen to whom he is allied, a A dreadful explosion of a mine, and fierce fighting at close quarters, are _ merely two out of many very exciting 0 happenings that lead up to Britain's p eventual success. "The Pathe a Gazette," "The Tiger," "Beauties of P Venice," and "Anniversary Day in 2 Wellington" are amongst the supporting subjects. 1 1 OPERA HOUSE. ' The big hold that vaudeville keeps r upon the people is being well displayed e at the Opera House this week. Leonard % Nelson's songs are as well sung and as carefully chosen as ever, having plenty of humour ami go. Clayton and Groan are clever dancers. The II Trovatore a Trio, American burlesquers, give some e really humorous sketches. Dixie South-

f I ern, the Kimball Bros., Miss Beryl** Gils man, Largay and Snee, the Rondas Trio, i the Great Guzmani Trio, and Delmai 3 and Cassandra all give turns which arc > entertaining and -amusing.' To-night r there will appear for the first time in i Christchurch Miss Kathleen Arnold. I who will give a series of dramatic tab 1 - leau scenes. Leonard Nelson's com- . petitions for amateurs are to come on t very shortly now. 3 QUEEN'S THEATRE. This week's programme at the Queen's Theatre, Hereford Street, seems to have taken a very firm hold of pub lie taste, according to the many whc • crowded to each session. "The Big s Horn Massacre" has all the incidentals i thAt go towards making a popular pic 3- ture. The story itself has plenty oi 7 love and fighting, set amidst fine seen- ' ery in days when Wyoming was verj t open country; and the photography is - most effective. A "Pathe coloured film 3 of apple growing in the State of Wash t ington is another that is well wortl 3 seeing. The same programme will bf i repeated until 11 o'clock this evening 7 and to-morrow. I HIS MAJESTY'S. I "God Remembers when the Worlc s Forgets,'' <the big film with the alter e native title of "Under the Daisies,' f was repeated at His Majesty's Theatre a last night as the star o¥ a carefully - chosen and well-balanced bill. Tht story of it is sentimental, but it has its dramatic moments, which are mucli appreciated by the crowd. Two others which go to making the programme sc s good are locally made, one being th< 1 "New Zealand Animated News," anc 1 the other a very complete series of in s cidents in the getting and making oi 7 our dairy produce. The orchestra is i this week playing a special piece oJ e music, entitled "The Return of th( e Scouts.'-' The programme will be re - peated to-night.