AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 58, 7 March 1912, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

•SWEET COUNTY KEKRY." The delightful Irish drama "Sweet County Kerry" was again presented at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, 'before a crowded hoiise. Thp wfhJaiKKsit humour im- | parted Into tin- leadiirg rote Iby Mr. Allen i Doone quite captivated those present, and i the splendid incmner In which the 'piece was mounted wsis much admired. The play wMI be produwd until Saturday next. There wfl! far a cbnusc of programme on Monday eFeirins next, when "A Romance. of Irelaml" will be preseme«l. Of this iproducd-on American papers wrote:—The "New York Journal": "A vtvW picture mfistiealry toned emeraM <rreen." "New York Trtbune": "Essenttolly an Irish storv. but told with a fidelity that renders its appeal universal."' "San Fmnclsco Exuminer": "t»vernVTwliur with the very r>hampmme of sparkling Irish melody." The box phrn Is now on view at Wilduian and Arey's. ■WaRTHS' ciucr.s Wircljs' Hrcns. and the menrttrc-rie rv>nnected tberewMli. atlracted another large erowd t» the- *!* tenor -nt TJctbrli TMrk last nlßht. despite the nnfnvmmrtrte n*tnre of tne weather. The mterewtlng turne by Ihe performinit normals. the astonlshlnf; feats of Wie «nd Kymaasts, sib well as the many attrm'tlmis which belong ito the cJreira rinp alone, ♦newt with a vim and stamiir quite worfihy of the hljrh ropntatloa eHtablisned by tbo Wtrths. The last three wights at Auckland are now •enounced. TTTE OPERA HOUSE. IHanr patrons of raurievllle T»ere presero; iff. ithe Opera House last ev»»n»njr. wheli the kpHj«s appeared for the third time. A Rood reception was accorded the majority of them. WEST'S FUTURES. The latest programme at the Royal Albert I tall Introduced at fhe matinee yesterday afternoon Is a really excellent collection of subjects, oomprtslnc dramatic, comic, scenic, sporting, and topical. From a ndmber of almost equally good films It Is difficult to pick ont the best. "An Aeroplane Elopement" is an exciting, comedy, including a race between the aeroplane and a motor car, a fast ItO-knot motor boat, and a train In succession. The aeroplane vanquishes each in turn, and the pnrsuinjr fnther arrives on the scene just too late. Auother really good comedy containtng an element of pathos is entitled "Make's Hero," who finally tarns out to be nil impostor. A unique detective story, entitled "The Irroer Mmd," was also well received. Professor Ijocksley, a famous hypnotic detective, after many thrilling episodes, urtrnvels the baffling mystery of the disappearance of a diamond by his unique methods. "The Sheriff of Tuolumne" ta all unusually jjood Western drama. "A Cruise Jn the OevaioTer Fjord" is a line scenic fljm, while "Moose linn ting in the Arctic" j combines a number of scenic views In the Far North with snapshots of the VBtlotw phases of an excitinc oecupation. -The Golden Tulips" Is a T>ntch Idyll, daintily touched with magic H4id legend, and set in charmingly picturesque surroundings. Comedy prrre and simple Is reprenented by "Bettv Mhids House" and "Willie's First rigar." Pathe's Latest Gazette introduce* many topical subjects. EMPIRB THEATRE. The Empire Theatre. Dominion-road, Introduced a new programme last evening, comprising a large variety of (robjeets. There wan a good attendance, and the majority of the subjects were very well received. ADELPHI THEATRE. The Adelphl Theatre. Newmarket, was well patronised yesterday evening, when s new programme was Introduced. An excellent variety of films is presented. OTHER ENTERTAIXMENTB. The King George Theatre Is showing nh attractive programme nightly. The Mine is to bo seen this evening and to-morrow evening. The two great national plays nt thP King's Theatre are servlna as a gvnt attraction. I»nst night's audience was no exception to the rule. The Newton Pirture Palace showod Its prograTrrme to good audiences throughout yesterday. The latest programme nt the .Lyric Theatre has been unusually successful in attracting good houses during the last three nights. The Prince's Skating Rink adverttges .another "all white" night this evening.