AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 23, 26 January 1912, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

Ki->G'S THEATRE. The manazement of tlie Kind's Picture 1 Theatre have a number of excellent fllraj 4 in the Dew programme which was screened j last night. There was no atudy billed as a '"star" subject, but two or three dramas lof equal excellence took the first place. I "Foraging,'' the story of two comrades in the Boar War. and their after-life, was 1 very impressive. One of the comrades marj ries the girl rhey are both in love -with. 1 and rises in life, while the other goes down, to he rescued iu destitution many years I after by bis former comrade, now a judge. "The Peril of the Plains" is an exciting Western drama, full of all kinds of adventures and hairbreadth escapes. "Angulsli Breaks tbe Heart" is another drama wbjee, is of interest. "The Tobacco Industry" illustrates all the phases of the evolution oi a cigar. An interesting nature study entitled "Birds of Prey" gives a very close view of some rare English, birds. "Acros» Niagara in a Barrel" is a series of views of this perilous trip made by Bo*> Leach. The comedy in "His Sister's Children" appealed to the audience by reason of its child Interest. "Dupin Amuses Himself" was also a laughter-provoking subject. "Pathe'a Gazette." as usual, showed several of the latest subjects of the day. NEWTON PICTURE PALACE. The programme Introduced yesterday at the Palace Theatre is well up-to-date la attraction. "Turin from a Balloon" Is a picture not often seen, while "The Champagna Industry" and "Italian Hydroplanes" are interesting photos of subjects with whlcfc the average person is unfamiliar. "Japanese Wrestlers" is an exposition of the art of jiu-jitsu. "How Bella Wa» Won" Is an adaptation of an episode In one of Dickens' tales, and was the favourite of the large audiences which witnessed It yesterday. ■'Mammy's Ghost" is a tale of the American. Civil War. in which Mammy, by her quioiswittedness. saved the life of her master. "The Heart of an Outlaw' (Western Drama) and "The Bewitched Restaurant" (comic) complete an enjoyable programme. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS. Tbe Queen's Ticture Theatre drew a large attendance yesterday and to-day by means of the great historical subject. "The Siege of Calais." This splendid theme shows not unly the actual siege and capitulation, but also tie battle of \ iiieneuve. the surrender of the hostages and the pleading for their safety by the English queen. Other films are up to the usual excellent standard. Then> is not a tin! moment throughout the programme of pictures presented at the Lyric Theatre. "The Tragedy of a Strike" is a drama capitally produced, and is pos sessed of considerable force and dramatic intensity. A matinee is announced for to-morrow afternoon at 2.30, "The Two Orphans." now being pictured by West's at '.he Eoyal Albert Hail, is an i undoubted jrem of animated art. The many ! incidents connected with the history of the i two girls are portrayed with remarkable. i vividness of detail. The baby competition I 'rentes roars of laughter, the crying faces 1 of the little ones beinz very diverting. j The Opera House is screening an excel- ! lent programme. "The Adventures of t'lvsses" heinz the greatest attraction. j The current programme at the Adelphi [ Theatre was the subject of praise on the part of Its audience. I The Windsor Theatre had a large attendance last evening. The star dramas are well produced, and deserve the patronage thev have received dnring the last two niirhts. To-uight the current programme will be shown for the last time. NEWBCRY-SPADA POPS. Mr Philip Newbury and Madame Spada will -rive the fourth of their series of popular concerts in the Town Hall to-morrow. They will be assisted to-morrow nizht by Mr Harold c.rezsoa. Herr Kaimund Pechotsch. Mr Ernest Parkes. and Mr Woolley. The full proirramnie will appear in our advertisement columns to-morrow. Pay sales may be obtained at TTancock's. and seats can b« reserved at Wild-man and Arey's. BERNHARDT IN PICTtTBE FORM. New Zealanders are to be afforded an opportunity of seeinz. by medium of the < inernatograph. Madam Sarah Bernhardt in one of her most artistic triumphs. The exclusive rights of Bernhardt in "Camffle."* in which the celebrated actress appears for the first time in any photo play as the central fizure. have been secured by West's Pictures. Ltd. West's. Limtted. have also arranged for a film in which Madame Rejane. the beautiful French actress, takes the leadinz part in Madame Sans-Oene. Madame Rejane is one of the best known and most popnlcr actresses on the contla* ental stare. TIVOLI VAUDEVILLE- TO. The Gaiety Vaudeville Co., at Newton, was azain well patronised last evenine. On Monday nizht several new artists wilt appear, in'olndinz Mora, the white Maharana: Arhos, the master rinker. The cabinet act of Masoalyne's will be a feature of the bill. At the Princes Rink a black and wbita evening wft l he held on Monday next.