AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 51, 1 March 1909, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THE CHERNIAVSKIS. Last Saturday night at xiis Majesty's Theatre the Cnerniavskis gave their farewell performance, and the gifted musicians played grandly from first to last. Arensky's great trio was a splendid example of finished ensemble playing; at it? conclusion the boys were called back several times. The 'cellist Mischel was warmly ovated after his fine display in Popper's "Tarantello." Paganini's famous violin concerto offered no obstacle to Leo's complete technique, and Jan was heartily encored after his playing of Liszt's 6th Rhapsody. Madame Hooton and Mr. Percy Driver received warm encores at the conclusion of their solos. Yesterday afternoon the company left for the south, and at the close of their Dominion concerts they give a long series of recitals in Australia, after which the boys intend returning to Europe to continue their studies. OPERA HOUSE.

A very large attendance witnessed the first production of the new programme of Wide World Pictures at the Opera House on Saturday evening, and the fare provided was in all respects well up to the high standard hitherto maintained by the management. The assortment was of a varied and novel character, and several of the films must quite rank amongst the best yet seen in Auckland. "Beautiful Waterfalls" was the subject of an artistic film which presented views of a number of superb cataracts in various countries of the world, amongst these being Ayragarth (Yorkshire), Falls of Clyde (Scotland), Honefos (Norway) and the magnificent Falls of Tequedama (South America). This series is one which should not be missed by patrons of thie class of entertainment, the scenic beauties being admirably depicted. Another film which is worth of nttention is

"Crocodile-catching in Africa," a subject which is treated at considerable length, and which provides a clear insight into tne life and habits of these fearsome denizens of the Nile. Yet another series depicted life in Lapland, these pictures being likewise of extreme interest. A number of good dramatic films were shown, including "A Night of Terror," "The Inn of Death," "The Cabin Boy's Sister," and "A Good Tip," whilst the comic section comprised "Good Friends,"

'Polka on the Brain," "The Jealoue Old Maid," and "The story the Boots Told." The present programme will be repeated throughout the week. ROYAL ALBERT HALL. That the moving picture entertainment has come to stay is increasingly emphasised by the evidences of the grip it is gaining on public estimation. Certainly its bound into the affections of amusement seekers has been remarkable, and forms an epoch in the policy of the entrepreneur. The presentation of "The Royal Pictures" on Saturday evening attracted a large audience, and the pictures were good. 6ome of the most prominent pictures are "A Chinese Wedding," "Rice Growing in Borneo," "Buckwheat in Brittany," "Scenes in Zanzibar," "Two Broken Hearts," and "The Aviator's Thrilling Experience." The music and effects are all that could be desired. The "lucky seat" was won by Mrs. Ellis, Kingsland, and will again be repeated this evening.

BLAND HOLT'S FAREWELL SEASON

This evening Mr. Bland Holt and the members of his popular dramatic company will commence a short farewell seacon of twelve nights at His Majesty's Theatre. "The White Heather," the successful Drury Lane drama, is to be tbe opening attraction. When originally produced in New Zealand over eleven years ago it proved the trump card of the tour. Its fascinating story, its picturesque scenery, and its acting possibilities induced many people to request that the piece should be reproduced on tue company's return visit. The scene in the last act, in which two divers descend to the wreck of "The White Heather," and the spectacle of the silent struggle for lite at the bottom of the ocean, is an especially realistic effect; the synopsis also includes some very fine j views of Engnsh and Scottish scenery by Mr. John Brunton.