AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 24, 28 January 1911, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

I •TTONJ>ERX*A2nrS~ W»" OTHEA.TRB: (Eoaigbt "Wonderland" open* the"doore of the fine picture theatre which has been erected In these grounds, and the enterprise twiH be found to be worthy of this delightful resort. JPhe facade is In theMoorleh etyle of architecture, end presents a very attractive appearance," and Iβ the opermttDK roam Is entirely apart trom the' main baUdlng, *ny risk of accident is eibolieheo. Admtetlott t« the .entertalnuient is tree, althongh the pictures ivul be found to compare: *a*onr»T>ly with any • jret'-sub-mitted for poblic approval. The biograpn' tnechme that will be Used Ms been epeclally Imported, and" ie ef the latest and most Improved typ*. end tide odditionai dletrac-1 tton should be very welcome to the patrone who visit these grounds. With, tne -everpopular living pictures added to «he attractions of the 'beautiful skating rink, wihleh Is bo extensively patronised, and the many other laughter compelling, amusements, including toe merry . -whirl, better shelter, laughing and shooting galleries, and others, j "Wonderland" is certainly- making a bold bid for tne favour of pleasnre-eeekera. The graondi will oe open ou Monday afternoon for the tooUdmy, as wen a* at night iWBSX'S PICTUBE& West's new programme has-evidently bit the popular taste, a large audience last evening testifying to its : general excellence. "The down and the Minister" has .more than usual dramatic Intensity. "The Thames, from Oxford to •BidHnond-," Iβ a scenic film of great Interest, and the comic items caupe considerable laughter. The * ladles' orchestra render appropriate selections with' artlßtiC ft|Hll. kucsmmra wondbbiiand. An adftlttonal attraction bee been added to the novelties at Wonderland by the erection of a picture theatre, which will be opened thJe evening. Tne building has been tastefflUy decomted, and the most modern machinery has been secured and erected In a epectally-bnu't zoom. Everything has been provided to ensure <tbe comfort at patioaai. BTDTfCFnyiS FicrcrjKßS. The second presentation of the new progxsmme at the King's Theatre was witnessed by another large audience test evenIng', and the splendid collection of .pictures was responsible for keen enthusiasm. The same programme will be repeated this evening. OPEEA HOUSE. Haeean, the astounding magician, the Scott brothers, and Miss Beattie McDonald will make their final appearance in the flandevtlle entertainoxent .at . .the Opera House thte evening, when an excellent programme will be submitted. Several noted artists will appear on Monday night. A matinee performauce wjQ be given p» Moßday afternoon. ROYAL, KEKK.

o?atroitage at the Boyal ItinV contUraee to be large, and the usual eeasions are being held. J