MONTGOMERY'S BIOSCOPE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 119, 21 May 1901, Page 3

MONTGOMERY'S BIOSCOPE.

There was a large attendance at the Opera House last evening, when Montgomery's Biscope and Concert Company commenced their season. The principal feature of the entertainment was an interesting exhibition of bioscope pictures, nearly all of which were new to this city. The instrument used is a good one, throwing- a large and well-definedpictureon the screen, and the subjects chosen were well calculated to hold the attention of the spectators. The entertainment opened with a series of bioscope pictures illustrating how soldiers are trained for the British Army. The recruit is seen going through the preliminary tests, and various scenes of life in barracks are illustrated. Among the best pictures were the bridge building by the engineers, the physical drill exhibition, the cavalry horses enjoying a swim, and the "Tommies" diving from the spring board, the last two of which were repeated in response to the loud applause of the spectators. Later on came a splendid panoramic view of the Paris Exhibition, in which, by the art of the bioscope, one was carried along through all the principal streets of the World's Fair, and gamed a very clear idea of the brilliant scene. The fine view of the wonderful Exhibition fountain was particularly good; so also was the wonderful illusion picture, entiled "Three in One." The Queen's funeral views were very distinct, and gave an excellent idea of that solemn pageant, while the "Cinderella" pantomime pictures were watched with keen interest. Altogether the pictures are among the best yet seen here. In the course of the evening songs were contributed by Mr Edmund Montgomery, Mr Percy James, and Mr Harry Hall, and the incidental music was supplied by an orchestra under Mr Edgar Bentley. The duties of lecturer were carried out by Mr Hall, while the bioscope was operated by Mr Gibson. The entertainment will be repeated to-night