AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 153, 29 June 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

NICOLA. There was a la_rge audience at His Majesty's •Theutre""la_rt evening, .when the magician Nicola g-ave another of aus mystifying .i-emuru__u_.es. 'the teature of the evening s programme was the effort to fasten Nicoia with all "Sorts of: shapes and makes of haudcuhs; and also to secure him 'by tying him tip with, a rope. The'handcuffs were produced 7 i>y several 'uhempers oif the audience, lacetlo\isly dubbed .by one of the:sods'as.the ".Rang.to'to police," but they failed- to. told got rid of theiu all in a very short space of time. A member of the audience then accepted .Nicola's challenge to tie him .with a rope, and ascending the stage with a coil big enough to hold the Great Eastern, tied him to a. chair iv a manner satisfactory to himself. Nicola then, in full view of the audience,, wriggled and twisted, and in less than six 1 "minutes'got clear, amidst applause. The will be repeated this evening. •yv • WEST'« PICTUS.ES. ... !

The new picture programme at the Royal Albert illall drew good, houses at the matinee, and evening perl'ormauces yesterday. The-• remarkable "lilm '"A 'rale of Two Cities,".-;which proved such'an. attraction early 'this week, is include-d iv the series! and provides by itself nearly an hour's entertainment. Dickens' wonderful story It shown with great completeness in three acts and some fifty ta-bleaux, the only modifications in ithe story being in minor details. The horrors of the French Revolution are shown in graphic fashion, and ithe interest Is kept at concert pitch to the tragic conclusion, when Sydney 'Carton dies ou the scaffold in the place at his friend. The piece gives opportunity for some' _nagnin> cent costuming, aud though the 'American origin of the film precludes the use of open-air-scenes, with historic chateaux, etc., in the'background, .the(spectator cannot fail to (forget his surroundings and feel lillneelfitransported to a distnnt place-'and time. Another good dramatic picture, telling a simple but pathetic little story, is "A Mother's Pity," .which introduces some beautiful Alpine winter scenes, with deep snowdrifts " and half-frozen streams. "Indian Pete's Gratitude" is one of the unfailingly popular Wild West pictures, in which.noble horsemanship, pistols, and this dkrkeflt' villainy- play a. prominent part. iThe .galley .of Apsta". ds' a magnificent ~sccrilc" l "ll__n, " "showing this tfamous •Italian valley trom end to end. Old castles,' •waterfalls, towns and villages are seen, until finally the glaciers and everlasting snows of the I talian i Alps are reached. The usual bright' and entertaining series of short topical pictures is to be found in the latest Issue of '.Pathc's Gazette," among the events shown being the Edln>burg|h "theatre- fire, aerial race from Brook lands to 'Brighton, a French balloon race, •wreck _ of; the ■ British "Leteudy" dirigible, celebrations ai. the birthday of the King of ' Wurtemburg, and Paris fashions (in eolo.urs). Very good humour is to. be found in a .Counterjumper," "A Postal Delay," ''Totso the Flag," and "Lea's Express Letter." .music is supplied by the. Royal Albert Ladies' Orchestra. Extensive alterations are in progress at tho'ißoyal Albert Sail, and the enlarged dress circle, with its upholstered tip-up chairs, is much appreciated. - , . •,.

FULLER'S PICTURES. The current ■programme at the King's Theatre is an attractive one, and ithe addition of "A Tale of Two Cities" commended it even more, to paitrons. To-night a new programme will ibe screened, when a. ,strong series of pictures is promised. ~...,., OPERA HOUSE. The entertainment at the Opera House continues to draw large attendances, and the several clever turns are .regularly appreciated 'by "patrons. The txresent programme will be presented for only three more, nights. - ' ROYAL, RINK. The Royal Rink was well patronised yesterday 'evening. This evening a "black and white" night will he heldj when there will be a tandem race for lady and gentleman and a graceful skating competition, ifbr couples. .1 WINDSOR RISK. The Windsor Rink (Three .Lamps) continues to attract good attendances at all .sessions.- The rink /will be open for the 'usual sessions to-day. PRINCE'S RINK. Each, session at the Prince's-. Kink finds the floor well filled by enthusiastic skaters. A ippster and fancy dress carnival takes place on July 10th. •.-....> : .:'■'■'"■ . GLiE-EAWAT RINK. " - ; --- ---" Yesterday, evening the' Glldeawiy. Riiik (Coijurg-sfreet) was largely attended and the eUsltißs enjoyable, /Che jsfrifc * will obperye mc nm»l SSMfeM *Mg W. tenx. OH JUMI WNgaffr. -j „ - -..- 'V'■:. —