ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13890, 16 October 1918, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. The cast of the Purple Lily, a World drama, at the King's Theatre, is an effective one, being led by Kitty Gordon and including Frank Mayo and Muriel Ostriehe. The story tells of the wife of a Canadian backwoodsman, who wearied of the monotonous round of the "North Woods" and who committed the folly of listening- to the lure of a man who promised life and excitement and gaiety in the city. There are. many dramatic situations, and the play moves at a consistent speed.to the end. The picture contains some remarkably fine scenic effects. THEATRE ROYAL. Olive Thomas needs no recommendation. The magic of her name is sufficient, and it goes without saying that any picture in which she appears will be a top-notcher. In the Triangle feature "Limousine Life" she does better than ever. No more suitable drama could have, been chosen for her. and it will certainly live in the memory of those who see it as a masterpiece of whimsicality, humour, and idealism. A remarkable feature is that although there is at times a distinct flavour of spice, the total effect is that it is one of the cleanest and merriest lilmstories ever told. The piece calls forth gales of spontaneous lau.ehter, and the love interest is finely sustained. An outstanding feature is the wonderful array of dresses in th>' seines showing a fashionable modiste's shop. Supporting this Triangle feature is Pathe's greatest serial, "The Mysterv of the Double Cross." CHURCH ARMY HUTS. MATINEE ON SATURDAY. The Church Army Huts at the front are evidently appreciated by the •'boys." A bombardier writing front Belgium, says?—" You have no idea what wonderful things these Huts arc for us and the Church Armv work is well appreciated by the boys. '\ "h■■ Church Army even carry on the work right up to the lines, where it is impossible to have Huts. There they use dug-outs, and supply coffer, biscuits, etc.. to the troops. And what a comfort they ;:re. when one is tired out and smothered in mud." The C'overnment, is iskin<r for another hundred Huts to be at various nines in Franc*, and New Zealand is to do its share in providing the "needful" for their erection, and the proceeds of a matinee [)erformanr-p f>t the Theatre Royal on Saturday next will be devoted to this purpose.