AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 137, 10 June 1911, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

• I HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Tbere was another good audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when the Allan Hamilton Dramatic Company made their last appearance in the melodrama, "Why Men Love Women." At His Majesty's Theatre to-night Miss Frances Ross "will be seen in a new version of "East Lynne.." This popular emotional dTama is one that requires tense, emotional power in an actress, and Miss Frances Ross is well suited as Lady Isabel. Mr. Conway Wingfield will essay the character of Archibald Carlyle, whilst the other members of this popular company are all fitted with suitable parts. "East Lynne" will only be produced to-night (the last of tbe season), as tbe company sail for Syduey on Monday in the Wimmera. "THE WANDERERS." The attractive charm of music, mirth and merriment is strongly evinced in the programme presented by Mr. George Stephenson's new English attraction, "The Wanderers* Musical Comedy Costume Company," who open their Auckland season at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday next. This clever organisation of specially selected singers, dancers, instrumentalists humorists, monologue entertainers were engaged by Mr. George Stephenson from the principal English theatres ant concert halls. The personnel of the company is strong, and is headed by the London society entertainer. Miss P. Hopwood-Foldi, an artist in monologue. Miss Foldi has specialised very cleverly in the class of work made so popular here and elsewhere by the late Mel. B. Spurr. Her stage appearance is decidedly attractive; she dresses charmingly, ber diction is clear and effective, and under her hands the piano seems a living thing. Her programmes are well selected, and in every case the music to which the pieces are set and which she herself has arranged', are tuneful and pretty. The box plan is now open at VVildman and Arey's. FULLER'S PICTURES. Night after night King's Theatre is filled with picture lovers, and last evening another large audience witnessed the new series of films 'being shown. "The Siege of Troy" vividly portrays the battle of the ancient Greeks in connection with tbe storming of tho historic city, and occasional glimpses are got of the Trojan lords' magnificent temples and beautiful gardens. The picture will be screened for the last time this evening. "Under the Union Jack" shows bluejackets in the making on one of the fleet of training ships, while tbe "Pathe Gazette" gives one an intimate knowledge of the important topical events of the week. "The Test" and "A Stage Romance" supply the dramatic portion of the programme, the laughter-raisers being "Getting Even" and "Bill's Little Plan." The programme will be repeated to-night. WEST'S PICTURES. The thrilling narrative describi'ig the life and adventures of Ben Hall attracted an overflowing bouse at the Royal Albert Hall last evening. The story is splendidly told, and the completeness of detail in connection with the production is worthy of commendation. "Clancy— the Romance of a Policeman" is an excellent dramatic film. Cocoanut growing, combined with fine tropical scenery, is much admired. The programme collectively is of special merit. OPERA HOUSE. Opera House patrons will be delighted for the last time to-night by the concertina playing of Alexander Prince, whose anility on this instrument has 'been one. of the features of the present week's programme. On Monday night Jeronc, a trick cyclist and unicyclist, will make his first appearance. PRINCE'S RINK. Extensive preparations are being made to ensure tbe success of the first grand rainbow and fancy dress carnival to be held at the Prince's Rink next Wednesday, tbe 14th hist. Mr. Joe Pelhar.i, the noted burlesqup skater, has been specially engaged. The prize list is a valuable one, and should attract a large number of contestants. ROYAL RINK. A large number of roller skate \Oll--thusiasts attended the Royal Rink last night, when the prizes won, at the costume carnival weTg presented by Mrs. Sharman. A special attraction will be arranged for Coronation night in the shape of a "Rose Night." WINDSOR RINK. The Windsor Roller Rink, which is now under new management, is attracting a full share of devotees to' the alluring pastime of rinking, the various sessions all being well patronised. THE GLIDEAWAY. I The various daily sessions at the Glide- ' away Rink in Coburg-street are well attended. AUCKLAND ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. The Auckland Orchestral Society's second concert of the season will be held in the Choral Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next. The programme will include Hector Berlioz's celebrated "Le Carnaval Romain," Wagner's "Siegfried Idyll," etc. Tbe vocalists are Miss Muriel Dunn and Mr. A. H. Ripley. CLEMENT L. WRAGGE. Among the beautiful celestial photographs that will be exhibited by electric light at tbe King's Theatre on Sunday evening will be included several fine representations of the recent total eclipse of the sun as observed by Mr. Wragge and party in Tonga on the 25th April last. It is known that whereas failure to an extent, unfortunately owing to cloudy condition, attended the main eclipse expedition to Vavau, Mr. Wragge (who selected Maungana Island and Lefuka), was favoured by a clear sky and perfect conditions, and thus was eminently successful. The features of the eclipse will be presented at the King's Theatre to-morrow night I for the first time in New Zealand. Doors will be open at 7 p.m.. and the lecture, I"A Voyage Through the Universe," is j advertised to start at 7.30. Admission will be by silver coin.