AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 135, 8 June 1911, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

"WHY MEN' LOVE WOMEN." A satisfactory explanation was given by the Allan Hamilton Company at His Majesty's Theatre —st evening to an appreciative audience. 'Ihe piece will be repeated this aad to-morrow evening, aud on Saturday, tne last night of the season, "East Lynue" will be staged in a new version, with Miss Frances Koss as Lady Isabel and Mr Conway Wiugheld as Archibald Carlyle. FULLER'S PICTURES. In conjunction with "The Fall ot Troy" a new programme will be shown at the King's Theatre this evening. Included Mill be:—"The Test" ta story of life in New York); "Under the Union Jack" tillustratin g life on a battleship); "The Lost Kibbon" (a dramatic study); "Gold Miniug iv South I Africa" (showing views of the Wanderer aud Cinderella mines); "BUly's Little l'lau" (comic); the latest "I'athe Gazette"; "T_e Stage Romance" (drama); "Getting Even" (comic). Musical selections will be rendered by Mr E. J. Burkes orchestra.

OPERA HOUSE. An appreciative audience witnessed the many good turns at the Opera House last evening. The concertina playing of Alexander Prince is one of the chief attractions. WESTS -PICTURES. The weekly change of programme at. the Royal Alueri hail urew a large house last evening, ana tne new series ot nuns was iii—— Mppr-—ateu. A _oveiiy is introduced into the programme this we— in tne —uipe ol a biograpn arama produce, entirely vi Australia, and entitled ZA. x_e oi mc Australian I>U—l. ' tills till— IS an exceptionally lung one, occupying aiuiosi the wno— second halt uf mc programme, but the interest is as a ruie weu sustained throughout. Busnranging is _aiurauy tne subject dealt with, in tne career ot Ben Hall, a name weu-knowa on ihe other side. Xhe villain who starts HaU on his downward career, tne ponce, and HaU s wife and child have prominent parts in tbe action, and several inter—ting side-issues are developed betore the nual tragedy—tne death of Hall and the capture of his companions. A couple more excellent 'dram—tic _—'- •tuxes form part of this week's programme, the rirst being "A Stage itouuui—-," in whicu the spectator is taken behind tue sceues. lv mis mm the plot is developed with unusual cleverness, so that interest is kept at lever heat till the climax is reached. -Clancy" is the romance of an American policeman, and introduces some 4— views of the police parade held annually iv Xew York. "Cocoanuc -rowing" is a tine coloured film, showing ihe nut industry as carried on iv tbe Philippines. "Pathe's Gazette," as usual, provides a good selection of topical pictures, showing the latest happenings in _u_land and on the Continent. Very good humour is to be found iv "Dick Lightnugers" ta "French comedy of the heavy sort), •Tweedledum, April Fool," and "Why Toutolini Kicks." Good and appropriate music is played by the Royal Albeit Ladies' Orchestra. ROYAL ROLLER RISK. Another successful costume carnival was held at the Royal Rink last evening. The attendance of spectators was very large, and the many bright costumes made a pretty sight. The prize winners of last week's carnival were not permitted to compete again, but most of them made an appearance. The following were the awards: Lady's fancy costume, Miss Fagan f'Joan of Arc"); gentleman's fancy costume, W. Constance ("Marcus Superbus"); original and effective costumes, Miss Webster ("Noughts and Crosses") aad W. W. Reid ("A Ship"); graceful skating, Messrs I>. Clarke aud Kelly; teams competition, "The Gay Pierrots" (Misses Norton (2), ~A rigley, Messrs Buckland aud Lynch); best-sustained character, Mr Wyllie ("Chanticleer"), Mr Revill ("Teddy Bear"), equal; waltzing competition. Miss Harvey and Mr Metcalf; comic and burlesque costume, Mr Long (•The Catch of the Season"). The prizes will be presented to-morrow evening.

WINDSOR KINK. There was a large number of skaters present at the Windsor Rink last evening, and the pastime was continued all the evening. The usual sessions will be held to-day. I'RIX-E'- RINK. The floor at the Prince's Rink gives great satisfaction, and this is borne out by the large numbers who attend nightly. Usual sessions to-day. THE GLIDEAWAY. The Glideaway Rink continues in popular favour, and every night large numbers congregate in the rink. The usual sessions will be held this evening. TrVOLI THEATRE. Stewart's Pictures at the Tivoli Theatre last evening were witnessed by a large number ot people, who were all satisfied at —ie faTe provided. The dramatic picture, "The "Keeper of tbe Lig-t," was full of human interest, and '"The Valley of Visp"' "was a gorgeous coloured study of picturesque wcw/oa%

THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN'S. The Royal Hawaiian Musical Organisation, which opens here on ilondav night, June 19, at His Majesty's Theatre, presents an entertainment that an enthusiastic American reporter described as "a whirlwind of passionate outpouriiig of music and dance, veiled with daintiness and good taste."' The company arrive fresh from a tour of successes throughout America and Australia, where they nave been winning the greatest praise tor magnificent performances which have for their essentials the charm of novelty, expressive native music and songs, and spectacular native dances. .Combined with these are the very latest I English and American songs, duets, glees, and chorus successes of the world's concert platforms. Amongst the outstanding features of the Royal Hawaiians' entertainments are native in strumental and song interludes, and that spectacular island dance, "The Hula," which became a craze in America, and which is said to transcend anything of its class yet seen south of the line. The head of the -assemblage is Mr Kaai, a distinguished musical director, who, besides being a most accomplished artist on all native and many English instruments, is a baritone singer of splendid range and quality. The other members of the company are all trained singers and instrui.i^nta—sts, and are said to possess talent of the highest order. The whole entertainment is so distinctly novel, and is presented with such a remarkable completeness, that it makes a direct appeal to th e musically inclined. MUSICAL COMED- COSTUME COMPANY. The triple charm of music, mirth, and merriment will be sfrongly evinced in the entertainments to be presented by Mr Geo. 'Stephenson's new English attraction, The Wanderers' Musical Costume Comedy Company, which inaugurates its Auckland season at His Majesty's Theatre on Monda"y i evening next, the 12th inst. The plan is : now open at Wildman and Arey's, and there is every indication that a prosperous season is assured. The personnel of the company lis said to be a strong one, and includes in I the ranks the London society entertainer, i Miss Phyllis Hopwood Foldi, of which talented artiste the English press speaks in j the highest terms. The whole entertainment is fresh and novel.