AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 204, 29 August 1910, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

WEST'S PICTTJKES, ttous, the various scenic, dam-auti ami comedy representations, cu-mbinins; to -'inTii round enjoyable programme. A Sim ,Xtt is responsible for intent interest l.ai-L or the people in front is a sensatimSr one, the suujeet of which is entiUed Knot in the Plot," while an exciting detect uve story, "Sick Winter," also mere than orOiuary appreciation. Several splendid scenic films whisked the house tosome of the world's beauty spols; a trin on the electric railway from Lutterbrunnen to Murren, and a visit to the famous Jenolan Caves of New South Wales, affording excel, lent opportunities of comfortable travel and sight seeing; while bisou nuntiug in America was another piece or stirrius life, without t-hp dangers ol a too-near approach. Among a capital series of comedy ULms are' sueS laughter-makers as "Object, Matrimony, ,, "Tontoiiui as a Toreador,' , "A Chanticlw Hat," :iud -TLie Terrible Secret." TiJ suiiic filiiis will bo scrcoiitjd ttiis Gysiilas* *

DAYNES MIXSTEEI/S. ,

A lar;re audience was present at tie 'ivoli Tliestre on Saturday uiglit, wliea • : nother excellent programme was submitted y the Dayne's ilinslrels. Every item -wag .. eartilj" appreciated, and recalls were perIstent ami numerous, the performers Teady responding. The concerted numbers by lie coinpuuy were very effective; the errti. Isms and jokes sandwiched 'between the ocal items were clever aud amusing, and he orchestral selections were excellent. Inivldual numbers were contributed in good ';. tyle by Keue Ward, Ivy Goodwill, Lily lates, Male Bell. Will Dagmar, Tom Benou, Hal. D-ayne, Will Walker, and Pat ' ■ teece. A farce, "His Double," by Tom '.enson. Will Dagmar, and ilaie Bell was ighlv entertaining, and Levarto, the Ausraliau Cinqueviilli, gave an exhibition o£ ronderful juggling feats, being the, star; •erformers of the evening. Mr D.iynp h;is taken over the theatre'toi welve mouths, ami intends to maintain-a j .igh standard variety programme. OPERA HOUSE. The Opera House was simply packed on ■nturday even jug, 'When the new programme,' f pictures wns presented. TJie 'pictures his week are certainly deserving of praise, - ncluding 'as they <lo some of the flnesfdra- 1 " iiatic aud scenic views. "Catherine, Duchess if Guise," wfia a superbly-staged dramatic tory, dealing with Court affairs dn the days )£ Henry 111., and it was watched -with nntagging- interest. "Jjove's Stratagem" was n amusmg 'tale in -which two young lovers nitwit the girl's father, and finally are liapiily united. Another good dramatic picture _ vas "Knot in the Plot," a Western story leallog with a cowboy's love for the belle if the town. The girl is ioved by a Mexican ' md a dandy cowboy, and right up to the :nd of the picture it seems a toss-up which h -to win the prize. Finally, the Mexican s successful, and the tale has an amusing ;nd. A detective story of thrilling 'Nick Winter," depicted the Crime Investigator getting to the bottom of a jewellery : heft, and finally securing the stolen gems.. 'A Call of the Lteart" was also a .good Iramatic story, In which a little girl get 3" i wonderful Influence over a rich, selfish )ld man. Of scenic pictures, a coloured Ilni, "Buffalo-hunting," was perhaps the jest. Other interesting scenic films were' •The Henley Regatta, 1010," "'lsland of Oagoons," and "Scenes in Darkest Africa." An excellently amusing picture "was, "A Chanticleer Hat," in which an advertisement Hipped from a newspaper leads to great "oufusion. and a final reconciliation. Other humorous films were "Foolshead's Cannon , Duel" and "Tontolini as a Toreador." The ixcellent programme will be shown nightly, ST. MART'S COXVEXT COXCERT. A sacred concert in aid of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital fair was given at St. Mary's Convent. Ponsonby, yesterday, afternoon. In view of the Inclement weather there was a good attendance, and the entertainment was thoroughly appreciated. Pleasant renderings of numbers by favourite composers were given by tlie choir of St. Patrick's Cathedral, under the oou.luetorship of Jlr P. F. Hlscocks, vnd-solo , parts were taken by Misses C. Lorrigan, KcCaHerty and E. Carrigan, and Messrs P. Adeane, P. Con-way, F. G. Bourke, and I. 11. Egan, while the First Battalion Band gave a number of selections. Hr H. Hl3cocks acted a3 accompanist.

PRIXCE'S RINK.

A large number of people Indulged Iα the popular pastime of rinking at tile Prince.'s Rink on Saturday night last. The floor presented an animated appearance, and the music supplied by the band lent zest to the proceedings. The rink is open every afternoon and evening, and there, will be a special attraction on Wednesday night nest in the shape of a grand poster carnival, when a record attendance is anticipated" The management announce that prizes will be given for poster and fancy dresses, graceful skaters and the most comical character taking part in the competitions. Mr Goiiard, assisted by several lady patrons, •will give an exhibition of finished skating. Additional seating accommodation, is being provided for onlookers. THE GI^IDEAV/AY. The GUdeawgy Kink, In Cobnrg-street, was well patronised on S-atnrday. night. The third night of th e carnival will take place to night, and the rink will be open every afternoon and evening during the -week. The Windsor Skating Rink, a new and up-to-datu building in Poneonby-rd., near, the Three Lumps, will be formally opened by Mr C. H. Poole, M.P., to-night. A large number of invitations have been issued, aud it is expected that the rink will be taxed to its utmost rapacity for the ocassion. So that there may be no disappointments, the management have decided to extend the-in-vltadona for the opening night, so as to hwilnrin Tnrxirlnv nizbt also.