AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16308, 9 August 1917, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

MARY AHLES AHNTER AT THE GRAND. Intending patrons are advised to hurry along to the Grand to-night to see a new programme that has been responsible tor "l'uU House"- notices in the cities. Aliss Alary Aliles Alinter, in tho series of film dramas specially written to suit her charming xiersonality, has rapidly secured for herselr a prominent position in the ranks of him favourites. Her natural methods are unspoiled by affectation or mannerisms, and aa-e perfectly suited to the plays of pleasant sentiment which make so wide an appeal. In "Dulcie's Adventure," the latest five-reel BoltonAlutual, Aliss Alinter adds to her great reputation. Dtdcie lives with two .aunts on an estate in the South. The family is aristocratic though impecunious, and the aunt who rules the household forbids Dulcie to play with "common" children. That is whv Harrv Spencer, the grocer's bow "gets into difficulties when ho gives' Dulcie a pet squirrel and attempts to fan tho flame of friendship. _ With the death of one o±_ the aunts it becomes necessary to raise the family fortunes, and Dulcie is packed off to a fashionablo resort to marry a rich man. Dulcie consents to go only after she is led to believe that Harry is-enga £ ed to another. The climax of the story is surprising. The supports include a two-reel Fox comedy, . l'oothght Flames," and also a charming scenic. A clever Christie comedv completes a high-class programme", which will bo- screened to tho accompaniment of delightful music by Airs Hurdley's orchestra. Seats may bo reserved without extra fee at 'phone

FULLERS' ATTRACTIONS. LAST OF GLORIA'S ROAL\NCE.

Intending dress circle patrons of the Theatre Royal should note, that the booking list will close this evening at i o clock sharp. The programme is a brilliant one and includes the final chapter of "Gloria's Romance," a serial production that has eclipsed- tho records of all such films throughout tho world. "Lore's Reward" is tho title of the closing episode, and it would bo imtair to say, just how it ends. The big 7^?!; fcm «T ls a drama entitled liie Weaker Sex." A woman's place and possibilities in modem civilisation is the theme, and the play proves thaio s title is hardly a statement of truth it the name is applied to womankind. Dorothy Daltou, Charles Rav and Louise Glaum all have parts which suit tliem admirably. Dorothy Dalton as the pretty young woman lawyer who marries an atltorney acts with adorable charm, looking the part to perfection. Louise Glaum as "The Leopard Woman" is in tho role of siren which she plays so well, seductive and obviously nartless. Charles Ray as the wellintentioned, rather weak voting man about town, is absolutely fitted, and the whole play goes with a swing and vim The court scene is one of the beat in drama, and the villain's break-down under Dorothy Daltom's clever questions is complete. Tho mvsterv of the murder is inexplicable un'cil the last. Ihe programme includes "The Patho Gazette," and the wonderful vaudeville offering of Rose and Dell, whose remarkable feats of trick cvelino- an d acrobatics hnve proved such a big attraction. 'Phone reservations will be accepted until 7 p.m. and doors onew at) t.15. Quite the best of the "BilHe Burke post card views will be distributed as usual.