AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVII, Issue 16524, 20 April 1918, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE GRAND, The new programme at the Grand possesses, fpaturc.-* to interest aii. In the Gaum ant. Graphic a lengthy European topical is seen; "Old City of Uauphiuy" is a Pathe educational film of much historical interest; tfov Tr.angle comedy "Dubs and Dry Goods" allows a great mix-up in a draper's store; "Alaskan Wonders" is a find film and "The Fettered Woman," the firm version of It. W. Chambers's novel, "Ann's Bridge," is presented in very effective form. On Monday night Ethel Barrymora will appear in a five-act Metro play entitled "The Eternal Mother." This picture vividly depicts the extent to which child labour is -employed- by large manufacturing firms, the condition:; under whioh the children work, and the folly tof it.' FULLERS' PICTURES. "

"The Maid of Belgium'' was again, a strong attraction at the Theatre_Rioyal last) night. Mowed down by the big guns of war a Belgian village is shown as the opening' scene in the drama, which features the renowned Alice Brady, and a poor little refugee, hugging to her bosom n doll, emerges'from the debris after the brutal Hum has finished his work. Subsequently around this girl an intensely interesting story is woven and it is worked out with much detail of a very dramatic nature. The fourth series of "The History of the. War" is included in this programme, and <a remarkably fine one it is. _ Thle latest Path© Gazette unfolds a series of very interesting pictures, and fun in plenty is provided in "The Girl ana the Ring"- comedy. "The Rural Demons," a special Keystone comedy, will be added for the matinee to-day.

RETURNED SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL. GRAND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC RECITAL. At nine o'ciock / yesterday morning tili'e plan for the above concert was opened at the Bristol, tickets being in good demand. A heavy booking is anticipated., The concert will bo am all round excellent one. The students of Mr P. L. Davies with their clean enuniaton, dramatic pose, cjnfidont and natural •leportint.-ot, will givo choice recitations and monologues. Musical items will be interspersed through the historionic programme. Adair, master of magic, is a conjurer of the most skilful class. Adair has a pleasant style, makes gciod jokes and keeps on excellent terms with his audience. He will be ably. supported during his unique entertainment by Coster Joa's ventriloquism. The Campbell Bros, with concerted musical instruments, are delightful, «stpecial3y the •phono-fiddle, which affords exceptionally bright and exhilarating music. The famous quartette will ba a feature of the entertainment. as will be piptuiresqe, fancy and classical danc.'aig by Miss Flora ,Sh n w. The Irish Jig will be give®, admirably by Miss Connie Potts. The programme of brilliance, intpirpst, and variety commences at 7.45 sharp. The overtures will b? rendered by the South Canterbury Orchestra, and the South Canterbury 2nd Regiment Band will bo in attendance.