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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1420, 12 July 1917, Page 30

A ventriloquial competition is being held at the Opera House this week. « * * • In “Very Good, Eddie,” Miss Nan Taylor contributes a lot of comedy. “You look like a hornet,” says John Beck to her, in reference to the dress she happens to be wearing.

Mr. Duncan Neven, who attended to the preliminary work for “Intolerance” in Auckland, left on Tuesday evening en route to Dunedin, where the picture will be shown for a return season. After Dunedin, “Intolerance” will be shown in all the provincial towns, reaching Auckland province some time in October.

One of the most representative audiences seen at His Majesty’s for some time assembled at the opening of D. W. Griffith’s masterpiece, “Intolerance,” on Saturday night. The theatre was effectively draped with the British, American and New Zealand flags, and presented an unusually animated appearance. The seats occupied by Mr. Alfred Winslow (American Consul) and Mrs. Winslow were draped with the national flag, Mrs. Winslow being presented by the management with a handsome bouquet. The playing of British and American anthems signified the close touch of the two nations, and was particularly appropriate to the occasion. Amongst those present was Mr. A. L. Grey (Mr. Griffith’s brother).