THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 85, 16 May 1914, Page 13

THE THEATRES.

OPERA HOUSE. The acrobatic trio Hanlon, Dean aud j Hanlon again proved to be the star I turn last evening when the current J programme was once mofe presented. ; Donald and Geueraux were successful in their Scotch songs; Kingsley and Graham and the various other artists | were well received and will repeat their j programme this evening. The manage- j ment announce a tango competition j which will commence shortly. | I HIS MAJESTY'S. The Irish sporting film "The Filly" drew another large audience last evening. It was well received, the race scene earning much applause. "Innocent," a good prison drama, and "The Two Slaves," a tale of a father's sacrifice for his child, were the other successful dramas, while the latest number of the "Gaumont Graphic" was as popular as ever. A very fine scenic film was "Beauty Spots of Auckland," and tAvo comedies completed a very successful programme which will be repeated again this evening. COLOSSEUM. The chief attraction this week "Leah Kleschna" was again screened before an appreciative audience. It deals with the adventures of a notorious criminal and his daughter. The latter for the sake of her lover reforms, but not before many sensational scenes cur. The star film is strongly supported by an excellent comedy ''Mabel's Strange Predicament," besides other good pictures. SYDENHAM PICTURES. There can be no question that "Letih j Kleschna" had made i;-«d witb. the | picture lovers ef Sydenham, Large ( ; numbers of whom bave boon extending ! their patronage to the Sydenham Theajtre these last two nigut*. He were ja hard critic indeed tv whom the story I of the Russian jnrVs reformation, | through the awakening- of love did not [appeal. As a comic, "Mabel's Strange I Predicament" Ls a fair screamer, while "Caught Courting," with Maurice Costello playing the leading role, has (abundance of charm. Other pictures tare "A Sketch of .Venice" and a film I showing some fine views of Oaraaru. (The programme will be shcw.i for the ! last time to-night. i I OLYMPIA RINK. Boiler skating as an indoor pastime 1 has few equals, and it shows no signs of diminishing in popularity this season. At the Olyuipia Rink the management see to it that skaters can enjoy themsclv.es to their full bent, and they are reaping a deserved reward in the excellent patronage which has fallen to their lot. The rink will be open as usual to-day. GLOBE THEATRE. The Globe Theatre was well patro*iseti last evening and the various ses- • stons to-day have also been, well attended. The programme is well varied and exceedingly interesting, and should be especially acceptable to those of the

Irish fraternity, seeing that the star attraction is an adaptation of .the elaI borate Irish drama "For the Wearing [of the Green." Other films finding a place on the programme are "The Christian,'' " Gaumont Graphic,'' and a comedy "One-round O'Brien's FlirtaI tion.'' The series will be screened fin- ! ally this evening, a new programme | being promised for Monday. J GRAND THEATRE. j Large audiences attended the Grand ! Theatre last evening and the various I sessions to-day have received liberal i patronage. The chief attraction is the film "From Out of the Storm," in which a most exciting story is told containing thrilling incidents in abundance. Other films screened are "The Mysterious Way," "Impressions of Japan," " Warwick Chronicle,'' and three most laugliable comedies, "When the Hurricanes took up Farming," "A Chip of the Old Block," and "Easy Coin." The programme will be screened finally this evening, a new series being promised for Monday.