THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue 1164, 3 November 1917, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

LIBERTY THEATRE. Classical literature provides cxcelent grounds for the production of uneiualograph films, and that famius story, "Tom Brown's Schoollays," will next week be starred at hb Liberty Theatre. "Tom Brown's Jchooldays" is not the story of one ndividual, nor is it the story of a jroup of men, but rather the history >f British manhood in the making. *ublic school life in England, with Is high code of moral responsibility ind its love for all that is noble in he British character, is a story that las an appeal to all Englishmen. Fhere will be some other good picLres in support. GRAND THEATRE. Lionel Barrvmore is the star in The End of the Tour." the Metro •omedy drama which has been the •hief drawing card at the Grand Pheatre this week. This picture, which will be presented finally this evening, is a shay of the adventures if a young actor, the leader of a mall dramatic Iroupe. A big at(raction is announced for next week when Madame Olga Pelrova will ippear in 'The Secret of Eve," a Metro production, telling how the nnocence of Eden sways the spirit >f a modern woman. In addition mother chapter of "The Submarine Secret" will be shown. STRAND THEATRE. The excellent programme which irs been attracting large attendinces to the Strand Theatre this week will be presented for fhe last ime this evening. The piece de resistance is a Paramount production. 'ln Again. Out Again." in which that nimitable screen actor, Douglas "airbanks, is seen at his best. He jlays the part of a man doing his jest to get into gaol, for a very atractive reason, the gaoler's (laugher, and how he eventually suc:eeds is told in a series of sensaional scenes of the well-known Fairbanks variety. There is a specal supporting programme of intcrtsting subjects. STARLAND THEATRE. Chapter 1 of "The Purple Domno," the Universal serial starring "rancis Ford and Grace Cunard, vill be presented for the last time his evening at Starland. The next nstalment will be shown on Monlay. This week's Fox feature is a wwcrful drama, "The Ragged Prin:ess," in six acts, starring June japrice, the young artist who has iupcared in so many Fox successes. *Jext week the popular emotional ictress, Virginia Pearson, will ap►car in "Bitter Truth." a drama in ix parts. There will be a good importing list. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The charming and popular emoional actress, Alice Brady, will aplear for the last time this evening it the Oueen's Theatre in "A Selfrlade Widow." an enthralling and inique World Film Corporation Irama. It is an exceptionally intersting story, and it portrays Miss Jrady at her best. In addition, the ifteenfh chapter of "The Iron ]law," in which the long-lost Davy urns up again, is also on the proiramme. Next week's bill will be leaded by "Periwinkle." a deliahtul story, featuring the brilliant oung artist. Mary Miles Minter. In iddilion "The Iron Claw" (chapter f>) will be shown. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A final opportunity of witnessing 'harles Ray's latest Triangle proluctinn. "The Clodhopper," will be ifTordcd this evening at Everytody's. It is an unusual drama, trong in heart interest and human ippcal. well-produced and photographed and sympathetically acted. t also introduces a novel dance mown as the "Clodhopper Glide." vhich was at one time the rasie of few York. There will be a change if programme on Monday, when anifber Triangle drama, "Madcap fadge," wilt be the feature attracion. This is claimed to be one of he best pictures Triangle has vet limed out.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This evening at His Majesty's Theatre, Ted McLean and Genevieve Lee will present another playlet, this one a serious effort, entitled "Never Too Old." The special reengagement of Signor and Signora Molinari is announced. These artists will this evening feature the famous duet from "Cavalleria Ruslicana." Milner and Storey, the musical comedy specialists, will be heard in a new sketch, while Lilian Teece, the personality girl, will sing some more songs from her extensive repertoire. The Musical Bentleys, with their wonderful marimba xylophone, will also contribute new selections. The Hamptons will continue to present their amazing act on wheels, while Harris and Gold, entertainers, and The Coleman Sisfers, soubrettes, will also appear. CARNIVAL OF MERRIMENT. The Colosseum was well filled last night with delighted patrons of the huge Carnival of Merriment which is being held in aid of funds for building a new school at St. Mary's, Manchester Street. The excellent programme of dancing that proved so successful op the first niiiht was repeated with equal results. The various spectacular tableaux and dances were loudly applauded, and all the lime good business was being I done a! the stalls. The voting for | the Queen competition was brisk. A [new programme will be given on | Monday evening and on Tuesday |cvening 'dure will'be a particularly ; interesting ceremony, when the \ rider of the winner, of the New Zealand Cup and the driver of the winning horse in the Trotting Cup will be presented with whips. The following is the present position of the various queens:— No. :? School Queen (MissMova Ilavwaril). No. 5 Suburban (Miss Ilettie Moir). No. I—Hibernian (Miss C.elia O'Connor). No. 4—St. Miirv"s (Miss Doreen Sutton). No. 2—City (Miss Kathleen O'Brien). THE COMING GERMAN COLLAPSE Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P., is favourably known as a war lecturer. General Henderson, after hearing him, wrote lo Mr Wilford saying that he had enjoyed the lecture even more than one he had listened to from Belloc. Lord Liverpool, who was present at the last lecture given by Mr Wilford, writes that he held the interest of the audience from the start to the finish. From the commencement of the war Mr Wilford has made a close study of every campaign in every quarter, and .seems as familiar with one theatre of the struggle as with the other. Christchurch residents will have an opportunity of listening to so thorough an expert upon these questions at fhe Opera House on Tuesday next, when his Worship the Mayor will preside. What Wellington peonle think of him is manifest from the fact that whenever he sneaks the building is crowded to the doors. The total proceeds go to the Lady Liverpool Comforts Fund. SCOTTISH CONCERT. On Thursday and Friday next the Caledonian Society will give on each evening in the King's Theatre a grand Scottish concert, in which a wonderful galaxy of talent will be engaged. Mrs John Forrester, Mus. Bac., Ashburlon, will appear, and Madame Gower Burns will sing "Loch Lomond" and "Annie Laurie," and Mr Farquhar Young wiil sing "Bonnie Dundee," and "March of the Cameron Men." Mr and Mrs Farquhar Young will give "The Crookit Bawbee" and "Hunting Tower." "Scots Whae Hae" will be sung by Mr C. Bills. Miss Flora Shaw (Timaru) will dance "Seann Triubhais." Mr Jock Stuart will give "Hooch Aye" and "Roamin' in the Gloamin'." while Miss Lily O'Leary (Wellington) will dance an "Irish Jig." Mr Robert Malcolm will recite "Yackandandie," and "The Haggis o' Private M'Phee." Mr Colin Campbell will play Scottish airs on the concertina, and Willie Fraser, Jack Fraser, Willie Allan, Willie Fdginton, Drucy Turner, and Clara Mcintosh will dance the reels. The Caledonian Society's pipe band will be in evidence, and altogether a Scottish concert of unusual merit is promised.