AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16254, 3 July 1918, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE EOYAL. Owing to the failure of tho Lake Coleridge current the Brandon-Cremer Company did not produce "The Shamrock and the Boeo" at the Theatre Royal last night. It will be staged this evening, to-morrow., and on Friday, and on Saturday, the laert night of the season, Sydney Grundy'a comedy, "Much Married," will be staged. OPERA. HOUSE. There was a crowded attendance a,t"~the Opera House last evening, when the panto, mime and vaudeville programme was repeated. Having no electric. lights the management had lite stage lit up with keioeene lamps, and a number of candles vrere used in the paesage ways, etc. The lighting thus provided waa ample for the whole entertainment from beginning -to end. The Harry Farrow Company wetro well received in the first half, when they repeated "Tho Forty Thieves." Graham and Graham created a furore of merriment accompanied by continuous applause, in presenting their human marionette show. The turn given by Miss Maud Courtney and Mr C. met with a oig reception. Bertram and Raymond succeeded in obtaining many laughs with their humoroue sketch, "Sams Second Attempt." Mr Ward Lear's eonge and patter evoked much hearty laughter and the Balancinos repeated their turn witl success. The orchestra, under the conductorahip of Miaa Ackerstcn, and the stage staff under the direction of Mr Flowers, deeerve a special word of praise for tho part they played in making the entertainment such a huge bticcoes— both staffs were working under great difficulties in respect to lighting. The same programme jvill bo given to-night, even though the electric light be still unavailable. CRYSTAL PALACE. The Crystal Palace having its own standby plant, waa the only picture theatre to give performances yesterday, and as a result it was extensively patronised. Great interest was evinced in the Artcraft picture, "The Narrow Trail," in which William S. Hart, one of the greatest favourites of tho screen, appears as the principal figure in a play written by himself. It is a thrilling Western drama, and one of tho finest, if not the best, produced in Chris tchurch. There is a further chapter of the mystery serial, "Who is Number One " a Mock Sennett j comedy, "Sheriff Nell's Tuaslo," and' ilio "American Gazette." At the evening session Mr James Cocks, .tho well-known baritone, gives items. The programme will be repeated to-day. QUEEN'S* THEATRE. Tho highly emotional drama, "The Serpent's Tooth," will be repeated at the Queen's Theatre to-day, and admirers of tho beautiful and talented actress, Gail Kane, will bo afforded a further opportunity of witnessing her unquestioned emotional powers. Tho story of "The Serpent's Tooth" is an unusual one, which is replete with dramatic intensity. "Tho Kid from Timaru" will be again screened, during which Mr Barrio Marschel will recite - the poem. Other -enjoyable items on the- programme are "Tho Gamble," a two-reel drama, and the eighth episode of "The Laes of the Immborlanda.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho happy Goldwyn production, "Supshino Ally," feaiuring- Mae Marsh, will delight audicnces again at •Everybody's Theatre today. "Sunshino Ally" is a sympathetic play, foil of team and gladness. Tho acting of Miss Marsh in it is fully np to tho high standard established by her in previous productions, and thero is an excellent supporting oast. The fourth episode of the "Mystery of tho Cross," entitled "Kidnapped," is also shown. Thero is a specially an fomented orchestra under the direction of Mr W. J. Bellingham, and including 6uch performers sb Mr G. I. Martinengo and MrVre Buchanan. LIBERTY THEATRE. This week's programme at the Liberty Theatre consists of "Tho Silent Master," featuring Robert Warwick. "Her Unci® Dudley" (comedy), and tho "Gaumont Graphic." GRAND THEATRE. The management of the Grand Theatre announce that owing to remodelling and enlargement the theatre will bo closed fox a few weeks, when it will be re-opened as one of the most up-to-djAe in tho Dominion. The exact date of re-opening will 'be announood through tho - newspapers later.

STABLAND. "Tho Lovo Question," featuring Miss Nance O'iieill, was appreciatively received by iarge audiences at Starland on Monday. It will be screened "to-day. STRAND THEATRE. "The Mysterious Miss Terry" is worth seeing at the -Strand Theatre to-day. It features charming Billy Burke. - SKATING RINK. As ft final opportunity far practice the skating public took every advantage of yesterday's day and evening eeesions to practise for the many events and competitions which are to be held in connexion with the monster fancy dress and poster carnival to be held this evening and to-morrow night. Amongst the most popular spectacular events will be hockey matches and waltz two-step competitions, tie latter for couples. Tho huge building has been elaborately decorated for the ocoasion, and as thero will be amplo lighting effects the animated eoene of fancy and poster dresses, flags, arte., should be well worth seeing. Liberal prizes will be given to the winners of all events, as well as to the boat dressed ladies and gentlemen in poster and fancy costume. Intending spectators may avoid disappointment at the door by booking their seats at the Theatre Royal confectionery shop. The day sessions will bo held to-day as usual.