AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 246, 17 October 1910, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. iHis Majesty's Theatre 'was crowded on ■Saturday night, when "The Passing of the Third Floor itack" was reproduced, and received with, enthusiasm. "Tiie Mysterious Stranger" is arousing much Interest, and theatre patrons just now include a great many who are not accustomed to attend the piay. The last two nights of this interesting and fascinating drama are announced, and those who have not yet seen it should ayail ■themselves of the remaining opportunities. OPERA. HOUSE. The promptitude with, which the Fuller Picture Proprietary present subjeots of national Importance is to be .highly commended. <jn Saturday ■ night a film possesaang Interest to everyone, illustrating the funeral of Miss JUoreuce Nightingale, on August 20, was presented to a deeply interested audience. Another topical subject was given in the fllni showing King 'Manuel's visit to England. A touching dramatic film in the programme was -'Tie Power of Song, or Convict 106." The story itoid was of a desperate criminal's endeavour- to have vengeance on the judge who sentenced him to gaol. When in the act of sta-bbing the jtadge, while lie is in his own home, the convict hears the judge's daughter singing, and is overcome by remeux'brance of long ago. During the presentment of 'this scene Miss M. Fuller sang ■the hymn "Lead, Kindly Light." "Apache Uold , ' was a story with, au Indian setting, shewing how the love of gold leads a young prospector to marry an Indian wife, and finally desert' her. The story, however, ends happily. Another excellent dramatic (subject was "Child's Captive." Scenic ■films were shown in "Chinese Town," and "Geranan Sailors on Shipboard." Another series of "Pathe's Animated Gazette" -was also given, and great interest showa in it. The tumorous films were good, and included "'Foolshead. as Chauffeur" and \Ton'toliai as.K-ero." The pictures will be shown again this evening.

WEST'S PICTURES. Large audiences greeted the presentation of the new programme of pictures at the Boyal Albert Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening. The veterans from tiie Home "were present at the matinee, having been invited by the .management to see the ip,ic-

ture on the programme describing the funeral of Iliss Florence Her name is dear to all old eoldiers, and many of the veterans were much moved by the Impressive ceremony. The only travel pic•ture.uin the new selection is one entitled

'•Picturesque Rome," which shows glimpses! of many of the less known parts of the city. An interesting story-of .-treachery, and (revenge is told in "Apache Gold," a story reminiscent of Fenimore Cooper. A young (Pirospector marries the daughter of an Apache chief; chiefly to get possession of the chief's goia. This obtained, he left the Indian camp, and went back to his own people. Later he was recaptured by the Indians, who took a cruel revenge, such as savages only would be capable of. Eventually the Indian eirl took pity on her faithless paleface husband, snd. rescued Tiitn from his bondage. .; Another excellent film is entitled "The Tide of, Fortune." A father •who was disgusted with his son's wild, manner of-life sent him away from, home in dlsgrace, under suspicion that ; ihe had been party to an attempt to rob the house. The father was overtaken by disaster, , -and the son, having struck it rich out west, in course of time returned home and saved the family fortunes. Other dramatic films are: "Out of the Past" and "The Trimming of Paradise Gulch." The eightih edition of ~P$ he's Weekly Gazette describes the mau- jration of an airship service from Lake Lucerne across the Alps, the launching of a British battleship cruiser, King George, Queen Mary, and the King of Spain in important public functions, the Kaiser inspecting the Royal Uhlans, a miners' demonstration at Durham, and a railway disaster at Sanjou. The comic pictures are a" exceptionally laughable.

THE TIVOLI. A large audience assembled at the Tivoh Theatre, Newton, on Saturday night last to_ witness the vaudeville entertainment by Dayne's Company. Miss Lilla Rae and Mr. Will Simmonds made their first appearance, and met with instant success. Miss Bae sang a descriptive song, "Wait at the Gate," and Mr. Simmonds contributed a coon eong, "Honolulu Lady," both contributors receiving enthusiastic applause. The other members or the company were also very successful in their contributions, which Included new songs, ballads, and sketches. "Love in a Tub" was the subject of the concluding farrD. The entertainment will be repeated to-night. , THE KINKS. The various rinks were well patronised on Saturday night last. A special band programme, was the attraction at Prince's rink, dud musical entertainment wae also provided at tlie Windsor rink and the Gliaeaway. The rinks are open daily at the usual hours. The Prince's rink management to-morrow night, when a cigarette handicap race will be held. OPEK-AIE CONCEET. V . \ At St. Mary's Convent grounds yesterday dfternoon a large number gathered, estimated at fully 2000, and were rewarded by ami instrumental music reiHiered by St. Patrick's choir, under Mr. P. F. Hlscocks, and the First Battalion Band, under Bandmaster P. Hi Mohr. i Classical Items by the choir included numbers from "The Creation." and "Stabat Mater." The number '*O, Alaria .Salvezfa Nostra" was particularly good. The proceeds, voluntary contribution's, will be devoted to the funds of ATater Misericordiae HosßitaL