ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10281, 16 May 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S. A largo audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening testified; to the attractive character of the current programme by Fullers' Vaudeville Company. The principal performers include Mdlle. Rieuse and M. Georges Roger, the Faynes, Oorrie. and Baker, the Royal Togos, and Nellie Kollo. The company will reappear ,this evening. There will be the usual matine* tomorrow. ' "THE BUTTER 'OLE" AT THE . KING'S,'.; "The Better 'Olc." or the ''Romano* of 'Old Bill," is the big attraction to be presented at the King's twice daily all next week, commencing to-morrow, under the direction of Leo .D• . Chateaus international attractions. Adapted from the drama by Captnin Bruce Bairnsfathor, it is a comedy Of the trenches that has made thousands laugh. In it is seen all the boauty, the-tenderness, the rare and radiant humour, the grim purpose, the lovejil fellow-kind, and, above all, the odd and indescribable sense of fun that would stop to crack a joke at the portals of the beyond. The three soldiers who make most of the story are compared to the three Musketeers, but Xthos, Porthos, and Aramis;-in all the brave swagger of velvet, feathers, ourls, and swords, were never human heroes as Old Bill, Alf, and Bert, "The Better 'Olo" is not a war picture, but it depicts the little joys and sorrows and the jokes played on each other by the men behind the lines.. The six reels are full of the humour that, has made Bairnsfather famous. Bajrnsfather s storv of the British Tommy's life m the "trenches is all human. Laughter, often akin to tears, permeates almost every situation. It is:a/play, of sunshine, with an occasional cloud oi broad humour, interspersed with touches of real hnman pathos that, appeal to the emotions of all Anglodaxons. Music by tho King s Orchestra in keeping with the theme will accompany the picture, and an ensemble of the very highest standard is promised. Mr Rupert Meates will sing "Vp from Somerset," introductory to the picture. The box plan,is at the Wriatol. "The Better T 01o" will be shawn all next week at the King's and Shortt's.

EMPRESS THEATRE. To-night will see tho final screening at the Empress Theatre ni the stirring Triangle drama, "Onsßidy," featuring Dick Rosson. A French production,

entitled "The Balcony of Death," will head the new programme to be screened to-morrow. This is the first French production issued since the war, and is said to be one of the greatest dramas yet scroened. Miss Rachel Devisys of the Palais Royal, portrays the leading role. In addition, Mr Melvin.will sing "The Englishman's Home," a very, popular number. nVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Apostle of Vengeance'' will b« finally screened at Bverybodyys Theatre to-night.'- Bill Hart is seen in this powerful drama, and has a part that lie can dp full justice to. The big feature which will bo shown to-morrow is "Milestones," an all-British .production, adapted from tho well-known play, THE KING'S THEATRE. To-night .being the last night of Miss Carrie .Lanceley .and her company ■of Melody Maids, patrons of the King'" Theatre may confidently look forward to a popular musical programme. Miss Lanceloy'g season has been an altogether too brief one, but having endeared herself to the hearts of local music-lovers, she may look forward to a rousing reception if \ on any future occasion she desires to renppear. Miss Lanceley will select her programme from popular gems, as will Miss Aya Symons (solo violinist), Miss Nellie Simpson (solo flautist©), and Miss Doris Struble (monologust and solo pianiste). Miss lianceley' and her company jrill appear in conjunction with Madge Kennedy and Tom Moor iu Goldwyn's "Kingdom of Youth." LOW KTJN. Considerable interest is being displayed ed in the visit of the Chinese magician, Low Kun, who will open a season at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night, and will continue there for the following six nights. Early door ticket* will be on sale at Ned Perry's, tobacconist, to-morrow, from 9 a.m., and at the theatre from 7 to 7.30.