AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 148, 21 June 1912, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

BILLY KEK.SAXDS MINSTRELS. The large troupe >>t minstrels performing unde-i- the au-spices uf Mr. "Billy" KersaiiU attracted another large audience to His Majesty's Theatre las-t night. A "great bargain" inutiuce is advertised -for to-uiurrow, when patrems will be admitted to all parts of the house for one shilling. • OPERA lIOCSE. The Opera House was sign In well patronispd last night, ami the rivcptiuu accorded the performers showed that Ihe present company still retains its great popularity. A inaiiuee will be given to-morrow. TUE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots were at iwmc to another large audience in the Town Hall last evening, when a new programme wan submitted. The e?how was a remarkably •bright and clever one throughout, and every item deserved its place in the programme Of so even a standard of mem- was the. performance, iudeod, that it is hard to single out any individual' 'ucrlonaerd* for special mention, whether in concerted numbers, quartets, duets or solo wort, the members of the company Were equally happy. The performance' closed with a whimsical little canoeing comedy, cleverly carried out with a minimum of stage " props." A small square of green canvas represented the "-sceuery,"' and two lliuisy pivc.-s of painted cloth the " euiioce." and these were practically all the stage ildormncul*. The effectiveness of the comedy 'depended entirely oti the clever acting at tlWe takiug part iv ' it. , ■•■ • To-night the Pierrots will again appear. ; KIX-G GEOUGE. TUKATBE. The bi-weekly change was put on at this theatre last night, the various items being frequently applauded. The seeoud item on ■tie programme, 'The Younger Brother," is a very tine drama, splendidly acted and mounted. Some of the scenes are really very fine, especially one depleting a fashionable crowd gambling in mc Casino. The Btor.r vividly pourfrays the evils and temptations that follow in the footsteps of those who gamble beyond their means. The younger brother is led into gambling, and soon becomes involved beyond his resources. To extricate himself from his difficulties, he forges a cheque tor a large amouut. Hisbrother is suspected, accepts the blame, but his affianced suspects the rrutb. and snct-ectls iv making the real euiprit confess, whereupon his father forgives him. "'Yokohama's Jubilee" is a very beautiful coloured scenic, and depicts a Japanese procession through the quaint streets of Yokohama. The people in their holiday costumes and customs are vividly pourtayed. "The Little .Street Arab" is a pretty drama, with a happy ending. "Lieut. Hose and the Uun-runners" is a. sensational story, ending in a great battle •between the gun-runner* and Lieut. Rose and his bluejackets. "The Special Agent" Iβ a Western drama, showing how a gang of desperate illicit distillers in the mountainous districts of the West fire outwitted and captured. "Osteruud to Storleiu" is a flue scenic, depicting Switzerland iv the winter time, some of the snow scenes being exceptionally fine. NEWTON" PICTCHE PALACE. A-nother fresh series of pictures was screened at the Palace Theatre. Newton, yesterday. The programme inclndes the great prize-winning dram-a "After . Fifty Years, '■ which depicts incidents In the rtalian war of 1830, interwoven with r love story. It bristles with excitement ■right through. "Bess of the Forest' , is a Western drmua. showing the adventures of 31 lost child and her restoration to her parents. It is both emotional and exciting. -Voice of a Violin" is a drama with the plot laid in liussfci, and. is capitally ponrrrayed. The Guumont Graphic .shows the lafps-t Paris fashions in ladies' hats, the •great (tteeplechase -in Bnglaiid, and an international football match. "Light China' , is a fine Indus-trial film, showing the making and moulding of statuary, otc. The humorous (ilmt* art* most, amusing, inniil:x nn Heiress." "Tweedledum's iFC.liing Powder," "With a Kodak." The programme ■will be repeated to-day and to-morro>v afternoon aud night. OTHER PICTURE KNTKRTAIXMENTS. The current programme at tlie King's Theatre foutlniios to be very popular. "The Charge of the Light Brigade" being a strong attraction. "At the Point of the Sword" is an attractively rouraiirh- story pictured in the intersting programme at the Lyric Theatre. West's exclusive film, "•Redeemed by Fire," now being presented at the Uoy.-il Albert, is a clear one. ana the sensational incidents arc celevely presented, the life scene being particularly effective. Tlie Purls 'bicycle bandits at bay and the arrival of the Titauic's survivors are of great interest. A matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon. Steady patronage is accorded the interesting picture entertainment provided nightly at the Adelphi Thrarre. - >Ti>wniarket. The new programme at. the Queen's Theatre has drawn the crowds to the popular place of continuous entertainment. The present ■collection is most interesting and entertaining. At the Windsor Theatre to-night there ■will be a picture entertainment in aid of the Porvsonby Swimming Club. "The. Brahma Diamond." "The Cowboy's Bride," mid "Satan on Mischief Bent" 'are among the pictures to be shown. ELLERSLTE SCHOOL CONCERT. A most successful concert was .given at Ellerslic Inst evening by the pnpils of tbrEllerslie district school, the parish hall being tilled by an audience of atiout 450 persons. Mr C. S. McKinnny. chairman of the Ellerslie District School Committee, presided. During the evening the pubic schools' championship shield nud caps were presented to the school football team by Mr M. J. Shcnhan, chairman of the Anckland Rugby Union, who congratulated the team on its success, and referred to. the excellent coaching of the headmaster (Mr Woolleyh whose distinguished football career he also referred to. A nnm'ber of action songs, part songs, aud exercises were given by the children of the various standards, and the following also contributed to the programme:—Mrs Bellingham. Messrs. Buckingham and Kentley (snugs*. Mr Jackson (recitation*, and Mr A. McDonald (bagthanks was passed to Mr Wnoller and his staff. The proceeds of the concert (about £17) will be devoted to the si-iiool badge and cricket coach funds. SKATIXG KIXKS. ' The Royal Rink, at Kb.vher Pass -was largely patronised last night, when an interesting hoefcpy m'ttch by lady players was successfully carried out.. The Prince's and Glideaway TMitfcs are drawing steady patronage daily and nightly.