AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 165, 14 July 1910, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S There -was again, a crowded house at His Majesty's Theatre last night, when Messrs jtacMahou Brotiiers showed the picture wiJeh tells the story of the exploits of the gang of bushrangers who are still kuown to fame as the Kelly Gang. This plctdte was watched with absorbed Interest, Hβ it has alwaye been ojid, in. addition, tlfcre was a fine selection of new fdnis. One of the very best was an industrial eeries depicting how harvesting operations are carried on in the wheat-growing districts of Victoria, wnat must have struck those who saw itwas the extent to vzhich machinery has been utilised to cave labour end expedite farming operations on. a large ficale in the Commonwealth. Another equally interesting fllni reproduced a series of incideurs which occurred at the irreat aviation meeting at Champagne. Prom every point of view this picture was a remarkaole one, instructive as well as interesting. OT the story films the best was undoubtedly that •entitled "Dimitri Danskaj," a typically Russian drama. The comedy picture, "A Tseudo Lady's Maid," told a most amusing story of haw a rather clever wife impersonated a lady's maid, in order to make herself quite sure that she ws rot. receiving all her husband's attiifi:lon. Some of the situations were very amusing, and the picture altogether was an example of good cinematograph comedy. To-night there will be reproduced the bioscope dramatisation of Marcos Clarke's well known story, "For the Term of His Natural Life." The story is too well known to require commendation, but the moving picture man who composed the film which the Messrs MacMahon show chose an excellent scenic setting for the stirring events of the story. On Saturday a special maJinee will be given in the afternoon, and the season will close on Saturday nieht. JOHKSON-KBTCHEL BATTLE. The management of the MacMahon pictures announce that they have completed arrangements whereby the great encounter which took place last October at Colma, Calif ornia, between champion Jack Johnson and the sturdy white boxer, Stanley Ketchel, will be shown at His Majesty's Theatre to-morrow (Friday) and Saturday evenings. The picture is said to be the best of its kind, and depicts the full twelve rounds. OPERA lIOUSE. Both at the matinee and in the evening the Opera House was well attended yesterday, and the programme was greatly appreciated. "'Winter in the Far North" was an excellent picture, as were "Lieut. Rose and the Foreign Spy" and "The Heart of An Outlaw." This excellent programme will be repeated this evening. WEST'S PICTURES. The present series of pictures presented at the Royal Albert Hah are nightly received by enthusiastic audiences with much enthusiasm. The various subjects presented are full of interest, the humorous section being specially responsible for much merriment. To-morrow evening will be the last exhibition of the present progroinine. An entire change is aimounced for the matinee on Saturday afternoon. In reply u> many inquiries, West's Pictures, Ltd., desire to state it is not their intention to show tixe Johnson-Jeffries' light picture here. TTVOLI THEATRE. This -week the popular pictures at the I Tivoli Theatre will lie discontinued. On I Saturday JJayue's Mammoth Minstrels and I Vaudeville Company will appear. The com- | pany Iβ headed by Mr Hal Dayne, a monologue and society entertainer, supported by a company of 25 performers, including Miss Aloys Dayne; Erancis, a umindolme specialty artist; Will Walker, comedian; Wyllie, a chalk artist; and Miss ilarguerite Moody, an operatic soprano. The nightly programme will also include a few movlug pictures. peince's hints:. Last night was not by ajiy means favourable for a fancy dress rink carnival, but again the repetition of the masked carnival at the Kink was an unqualified success. The costumes were artistic and original generally; some were becoming aud others were grotesque nnd striking. All the competitione were eagerly contested, and keenly watched by the numerous spectators present. The following is the list of prize winners: —Most 'handsome costume, lady: Mrs Melson, "17th Century Lady." Most original costume, lady: Mrs Caveya, *'LvS.D." Best fancy dress, lady: Mrs Symonds, "Flower Girl." Best fancy dress (couple), lady and gen-tleman: Miss Neilson and Mr Taylor, "Folly." Most handsome costume, gentleman: Mr Turner, "Uobln Hood." Best fancy costume, gentleman: Mr Long, "Catch of the Season." Best animal costume, gentlemen: Messrs Pelham Bros., "Jumbo." Best sustained character: Messrs Fulton Bros., "Chinese Laundry." Booby prize for gentleman: Mr Fulton, "Boxer." Most graceful couple, lady and gentleman, Miss Nortou aud Mr Sheath. An exhibition of graceful skating by Mr Gonard, manager of the rink, giving an imitation of iin albatross, was worthy of special notice, and the caraivfll and floor was admirably managed. Great preparations aTe being made for the projected children's carnival, to be held on July 29th. THE GUDBAWAT, The popularity or the Glideaway Rink was again evidenced yesterday by the attendance of crowds of lovers of the healthful, wholesome pastime of roller skating and as usual, all who attended enjoyed themselves thoroughly.