AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 168, 18 July 1910, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE GIRL FROM RECTOR'S." To-night at His Majesty's Theatre Mr. Hugh J. Ward and his company of comedians will present for the first time in Auckland a new farcical comedy, "The Girl from Hector's," by Paul M. Potter, it has been described as a combination of American humour aud French brilliancy, the whole result being a series of daringly funny situations and unique complications. The author o£ '-The Girl from Rector's" has put together a frivolous brew of mirthprovoklug situations and sparkling epigram. Mr. Hugh J. Ward has surrounded himself with a specially capable company for the Interpretation of the comedy. He himself is one of the most versatile comedians of the hour, and is responsible for a delightful characterisation as Professor Maboon. Miss Grace Palotta is caste for a dual role as Loute Sedane, which she plays, according to various critics, in her usual charming style, using her irresistible naivete and sweetness to the fullest extent. Mifls Celia Ghiloni is capitally caste as Mrs. Copley, the same being said of Miss Maud Chetwyud as Angelica. The male members of the enste include Mr. Reginald Wykeham as Colonel Tandy. Mr. Aubrey Mallileau as Dicky, Mr. Robert Greig as the judge, Mr. H. H. Wallace as D-eacon Wrtgglesford, and Mr. Laurence Hardinge as Knickebe-n. The comedy will be mounted with exceptional thoroughness, and is produced under the personal supervision of Hugh Ward. THE OPERA HOUSE. A splendid collection of pictures was placed before patrons of the Opera House ou Snturday night last, and the buildiug was crowded in all parts. An interesting series was 'The Story of EBther," from the Biblical account, and the pictures, being i artistically got up, conveyed a very clear | Idea of life and incidents at that time. Some of the scenic and tourist resorts lv France, tbe audience being taken across snow-clad hills and smiling dales, and a phantom ride from Aix-les-Bains, produced an exhilarating effect. "Across the Plains" depicted the hardships and trials of America's pioneer settlers tracking across the boundless American pralrie3. A subject that held a depth of human sympathy was "As It Is in Life." in which a nobleman puts up ; with a jrrcac deal of sacrifice to redeem a* wayward daughter. There was a good film of the sardine industry, while "The Euglish Derby of 1910" was very received. The humorous subjects were many and varied, aud provided the audience with plenty of fun. The programme will be completed nightly, and a matinee will be given , on Wednesday afternoon next. ROYAL ALBERT HALL. The arrogance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturdij night and afternoon, when the new 'programme was presented, testifies in . an ample manner the hold that the kinema- I . tograph has got upon the public. The eu-' tertaiuinent provided suited all tastes, and the dramatic stories were presented without the long dialogues, speeches and other accessories necessary to draw out dramatic ! productions ou the stage, so that the publicmay at least get a certain time for their money; but as unfolded on the screen there ,is just the quick, certain punishment of I-wrong and the final reward of accepted goodness. And another attraction, not one in ten has the means to travel and see the sights o£ the world, but for a modest sum lone may at least realise the wonders, beauties and marvels of the outside as the different scenes are unfolded. The programme presented at the Albert Hall this week comes up to the usual high standard aimed at by this management. Two excellent Pathe Frere coloured scenic films were "Rice-growing in Japan" and "Glimpses of Bird Life," the former showing all the 'details in connection with the rice-growing industry in Japan, and the latter depicting birds, such as guillemots, b'.ack-hairetl gulls, ganuets, puffins, etc., in their native haunts. "A Rich Revenge" was the American Biograph Company's latest comedy, and was certainly a film of great interest. A dramatic picture full of excitins incidents was "The Orange-grower's Daughter," showing how the bold, bad lover is overcome by the true and faithful sweetheart. "A Monkey Showman In Egypt" presented a fine animal study, and the industrial film "Ostrich-farm-ing" was good. Two comedy pictures by Max Liudeu were "Baffling a Bandit" and "The Short-sighted Duellist." This excellent programme will be repeated this evening. On Wednesday afternoon an educational matinee will be given, when Industrial aud scenic films only will be shown. MACMAHON'S PICTURES.. The final exhibition of McMahon's motion pictures attracted a large and appreciative' audience to His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night last. MacMahous pictures and the exciting scenes In the life of the Kelly gang of bushrangers will be screened at the Lyceum Hall, Onehunga, to-night, THE TIVOLL The new programme at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday evening introduced the Dayne Mammoth Minstrels and Vaudeville Com- . pany. one of the strongest and cleverest combinations that have ev--r shown at this popular place ot eutertainm-_-ut. All features of the variety stage were exploited by the talented members of the company, and the large audience was more tiutn pleased with the fare provided. Hallmsad Dayne Is an artist of considerable merit, and the rest of the company are far and away above the usual standard. M-arlln's card tricks and conjuring were a popuhsr item. Will Walker and Curtis Clifford, who were mainly responsible for the comic part of the bill, gf.ve some splendid turns. The ladies of the combination are all possessed of much talent. Miss Dayne has a charming voice, and there are some very clever dancers, Miss Moody and the McDonald sisters being much applauded. Francis and the Alberta Quartet gave capital items, and the rest of the company also pleased the public. The pictures shown were well up to the Tivoli standard. THE RINKS.

Tatrons of the Prince's Rink are looking forward to the "Black and White" evening arranged for next Monday. The ladies are to be in white, and the gentlemen in evening drcfis. Valuable prizes are being given for a cigarette race and the most graceful lady skater. The Glldeaway management is making good progress with the new floor, which will be second to none in the Dominion. Tomorrow the final of the three mile championship takes place, and, judging from the result of the heats, this should be a very close go. __^____^_______