The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…

Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Water Funker' (by Max Linder), 'The White Nigger,' 'Carlo's Devotion,' 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Last…

The Bijou Scenic Theatre continues to be well patronised. Several new songs are being rendered by the well-known Australian and New Zealand contralto, Miss C. Stephano, while the songs and patter of the popular soubrette, Miss Violet Bonetta, always elicit loud applause.

The committee in charge for the Shanghai Billiard Championship was able to secure the Bijou Theatre for the final. Mr. C. W. Porter and Mr. A. P. Stokes put up a good game and Mr. Porter eventually won.

Great attractions for the special farewell performance to the D. C. L. I. and Royal Engineers; La Belle and Williams, The Dares and D. C. L. I. Band in attendance

Major-General Kelly C. B., Mrs. Kelly, officers from all the departments, N.C.O.'s and men and their wives and children attended a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre for a film shown depicted scenes from battlefields of Europe and were intense interest.

The story by Sir A. C. Doyle, 'Sherlock Holmes,' is to be filmed tonight at the Victoria Theatre. 'Wiffles' is one of the many comic pictures to be shown.

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The spectator mentioned a ridiculous fact in the Victoria Theatre. Every time the British or Allied Forces are screened, the small naive orchestra under a 'celebrated Musical Director' carefully and with great animation, plays the Austrian March '…

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The proceeds of the Variety Entertainment held at the Victoria Theatre amounted to about $850. The committee tenders their sincere thanks to those who contributed.

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A letter complained that the orchestra should give the audience a little civilized music. Occasionally, the audience was treated to a good selection, but it doesn't last long, for, at a change of pictures, the orchestra at once seized their opportunity and…

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A. Montez, conductor of the Victoria Theatre Orchestra replied to the letter yesterday. The orchestra played one-step, two-step and tangos for certain comic pictures but played classical and overture music for dramatic pictures.

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The orchestra is small in numbers and needs volume. The melodies from 'God's own Country' make the audience feel 'perky.' Also another reply letter from the Music Lover.

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Last evening, the writer went to the Benefit Concert at the Victoria Theatre, and entered the theatre while smoking a cigarette. They had been warned that smoking is not allowed.

All ranks will attend a lecture on Discipline and Routine by the D.S.P. at the Victoria Theatre. Uniform will be worn.

All ranks including Patrolmen will attend at the Victoria Theatre.