AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 166, 15 July 1910, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Last night Messrs MacMahon Bros, presented their already well-known lilin which i relates pictorially the story which forms the groundwork of Marcus Clarke's novel, "The Term Of His Natural Life." The programme comprised au ad-mirable selection of oLher pictures, which contributed to an altogether exceUent entertainment. Tonight and to-morrow night "The Term of liis Natural Life" will .be screened again, and in addition there will he presented a liliu descriptive of the light between Jack Johnsou and Stanley Ketelieli. Tnls right went LI rounds, and was the last that the big black lought before he met Jeffries. Iv it the champion was nearer to defeat than he has been in any of his recent rights at one stage, when "The Assassin" got oue of kis ftuiious right .swings home. On Saturday a special matinee will be given, at wmcii ■The Term of His Natural Life" will be shown. "THE GIBL F.ROM RECTOR'S." "The Girl from Hector's," to be staged at Ills Majesty's Theatre on Monday evening by HufeU .1. Ward and his company oL comedians, is a farcical comedy adopted from the French by Paul M. Potter, author of 'Trilby." Tlie special quality of a farce is that nothing In it is to be taken seriously except tlie intention of making the bouse luuga and laugh again —the luora.s, the sentiments, the actions, the phrase, are nil to be taken us belonging not to the every-day world, but to some imagined lainl of laughter where serious consequences are unknown. For people who are willing to has been specially written. In such a riotous piece of extravagance the only necessity is to be funny, and Mr. Hugh Ward, "in his delineation of Professor ilaboou, leads off iv this respect. Mr. Ward is a past master In the art of make-up, eccentric work, dry humour, exaggerated pose, aud lugubrious speech, these all contributing to pronounced ana irresistible comedy. Miss Grace Palotta has ail the energy and attainments of lively farce, and so has Mirfi Celia Gliiloui, and, together, they contribute unrestrainedly to the -ac-iiou and movements of the complicated siluatious. The breezlm-ss and blandness of Mr. Keg. W.vkeham help to carry his Colonel Tandy through the various entanglements with perfect sangfroid. Mr. Aubrey Malllbeau makes his iirst appearance here v>ith the company in the character of Richard O'Shaugiioiiey, around which most of the story centres. .Miss Maud Chetwynd appears as the maid Anglica, Mr. Uobert Grelg us the judge, Mr. 11. 11. Wallace as Deacon Wrigglesford, aud it long caste also Includes Misses Ruby Baxter, Florence Kedferu, Messrs. L. llarilliige. 11. L. Gilbert, and James Hnstie. The Interest taken in the booking at Wildman and Arey's pretties n prosperous run for the company iv Auckland. OPERA HOUSE. The fine selection of moving pictures comprising the current programme at the Opera House was shown last night to a crowded audience. Tho same programme will be screened again to-night, and to-morrow afternoon aud evening an entire change is promised. WEST'S PICTURES. -Interest Is fully maintained in the budget of pictures screened so successfully at the Royal Albert -Hall. To-night is the last for the present programme. which contains many interesting aud amusing studies. A line "coloured picture by Pathe. entitled "Au Old Inu," Is much admired. To-morrow, at the matinee, an entirely new programme will be submitted. TIVOLI THEATRE. The last of the present series of pictures is announced for to-night. To-morrow evening (Saturday) a combination consisting of leading artists in vaudeville will commence si season in the above theatre. The programme is stated to bo of exceptional merit, embracing Hal Dayne, a monologue and society entertainer; Wylie, the great chalk artist; Miss Marguerite Moody, operatic soprano: Will Walker, comedian; .Miss Aloys l>.iyne; and Francis, mandoline .specialist. Vocal quartet -and minstrelsy form an Important factor in the evening's entertainment. •PRINCE'S KLNK. The floor was comfortably tilled a I each session yesterday, and a merry time was spent by the ladies and gentlemen on wheels. The management miuounce a grand children's <-.irniv.il on Friday. lifiUi Inst. Klaborale preparations v 111 be made to ensure its success. TUB GLIDEAWAY. The Glideaw-ay rink still continues to enjoy its well-established popularity, and last night and at all the sessions during the day tberc was a good attendance. To-night there will -be run the linal of the three miles' rink championship. HIBKUNIAN HALL. Another of the series of fortulghtly socials under the management of the Marist Bros.' Old Boys' Club was held at the Hibernian Hall last night. Darning and a euchre •tournament provided the amusement, and the 70 couples present had a must enjoyable time. M.uslc -was supplied by Meredith's band.