AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 205, 27 August 1912, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

MISS MARGARET COOPER. Miss Margaret Cooper entertained another large audience nt His Majesty's Theatre last evening. Miss Cooper has a splendid voice and a charming manner, and was captivating In all her selections. She Is undoubtedly the most acconipliKhcd ]a«lv musical monologist who has visited Auckland. The other members of the talented company also contributed very acceptable items. To-night Miss Cooper will again appear, and to-morrow afternoon a matinee win be given. OPERA HOUSE. There was a very large audience at the Opera House last night to greet the new programme for the week presented for the first time by the Fuller-Brennan management. The entertainment was bright ami interesting, taking it ou the whole, and was for the most part received by the audience with generous approval. The exception was the turn presented by the comedian Jack Straw, who had hardly got well into bis ] stride before 11 section of the uudieure begnn persistently to count him "out " Straw made a distinct hit, however, in the brief and manly explanation in which he acknowledged the fact that he hud failed to win the approval of a certain section i of the audience, and probably his sportsmanlike attitude in :i difficult situation Sained him more admirers than could lie gained by his skill .is a vaudeville entertaiuer. Austin and Mayni- were wry warmly applauded for their novel uud -kiiful performance on the revolving ladder and they completely established their reputation as daring gymnasts. The ■•fashion plates of vaudeville," Barnes mid \v,.<t made their first appearance. anil Immediate won their way into popular favour for their amusing turn. I, the ClUTe' Quartet, singers ,jn<l ,!,,.Kvr,-. there is I another new party win. provide 11 bright I enough item on familiar line.--. The star lit Armstrong and Verne is still In the ascendant, and these two wry popular artists were given a notably cordial reception when they presented a new sketch last night. for the rest, there 'ire Klsle Knowles (balladlsti, Boy Rene. Nellie Kol'le Pearl Livingstone, and Corrie and Baker, each and all of whom add effectively to the programme. The same entertainment will be submitted this evening.

KING GEORGE THEATRE. Tho usual change of programme was screened at the King George Theatre last nlgut to a large ami appreciative uudieucu ■Captain Barnacle's Baby" is nn interesting study showing how v bad-tempered and irrltiiljle old sea captains nature is completely changed through the lmiupuce of a little child whom he rescues at sc-i the sole survivor from a wreck. '-The Mu'id at the Helm" is an exciting eea drama, uud shows bow v woman's wit prevents a. grfui catastrophe. "As lv a Looking Glass' , Is a drama showing the evils of drink, uud the misery n drunken husband brings up*n Ills wife and tumily. It has a happy ending, though, the father being refornu-d through the Influence of his children. '-A Daughter of Liberty" is a military drama, with a happy ending. "Nature Study at the Zoo" is an interesting study o£ birds and anij mals at the London Zoo. "Speedy, the Telei graph Boy." "Brave and Bold," ajid •'WalkYon Walk" are all amusing studies. Tbe programme will be repeated to-night and I to-morrow.

THE LYRIC. The pictures shown at tie Lyric Theatre last jUKIu in the new proicnunme were pleasantly vailed and calculated to please all sections of the large auU'lence. There was something novel about the dramatic anil comic subjects, and several tlm> ]vk-t uies introducing magnificent scenery, while at t'ue same, time following au Industry, hud been slvcumi from places -which are seldom heard of by the public. Borne excellent musical selections were gJvfen by Mr. (.lias. ParncJl's orchestra. An opportunity was given to study the Australian übortjrhinl In a picture which hail born secured in Victoria. ,Although these pcuple sire, gf-ueriilly speaking of a low type, a number of splen-didly-proportioned iniMi are to be Been. A cleverly-arranged picture follows a Russian peasant In Ills dream of Moscow. The picture lntrodiK-os the peasant, who in slooplug quietly; then, trhroush a mist, the Irig buildings of Moscow nre seen to loom up, gradually beconrlnß plainer as the tlmnii ,becoin'e» more vivid. Some comprehensive Tlewe or the city are olitaftivil, and Us teeming population i* a source of wonder to all. "The Price of « Silver Kox" is a popular oat-weet drama. Wadour line been ansnoceßßfnl dv love affaliv, but his sweetheart promises thai Mho will consent to naurry him if hR brings home (lie fur of a stiver fox. At the cost of his healtlh, Wadour secures the fur while on a limiting expedition, but on returning h<>me finds that tie girl is to be marri«J to someone else. lie presents her 'With the fur, and, with some dilaplay of self-sacrifice, returns to the wlldis. Much Iniurhter was roused by the misfortune* following two lovers, the principal cause of discomfiture being "An Escape of Gas." A French, drama tells the story of tihe governor of a prison, who, having been thwarted in his youth In love affairs by the farhor 1 of a pretty girl, decides upon revenge by marrying her to a convict His plan almost succeeds, but the convict proves himself a. man and withdraws. tk>nre beautiful colour effects were produced in an industrial picture "Mining in Madagascar." The programme will he repeated to-night.

KING'S THEATRE. An Interesting programme was presented to a good audience at the King's Theatre last eventing. From an instructive point of view the dim showing how trout farming 18 tarried on. in Surrey was of especial Interest. The system adopted of collecting and batching the egge was shown, also the young minnows before plarfng in the ponds. Then could be seen the systematic feeding of the lien, and tie rush of the trout to get the food was as wild as any poultry farm when die grain Iβ thrown into the yard. When the trout were ready for market, the men were shown netting the ponds, and the final scene was sending them away to market, so that they arrive in London "all nllve-ah.' , "Tdie Eye That 'Never Sleeps" was a thrilling series of seen?* illustrative of detectives ma.tchinif their <wlts against a clever gang of forgers, and "The Humble Hero" showed how an intelligent dog saved bis master's claim from, being Jumped. Interesting to the young people was a film Illustrative of scientific bubble blowing. "Algy, the Watchman," was a comic series of scenes in which the blunder of the caretaker resulted in saving his mother's farm from being seized by the mortgagee. Most amnsing was the comedy of "The Honeymooners," in which a bride and bridegroom, trying to give their friends the sMp and leave by an ear Her train, fell into a wonderful lot of trouble, to the great enjoyment of the lookers-on. "Home Folks" showed the harsh father and the stubborn son. The former wanted to arrange his son's conduct on very narrow lines, and the lad goes out into the -world, but all ends happily at last with a reunited family. A splendiid scenic film was that shewing the shores of the Bosphorus. It was so pretty that regret was felt nt the ep«?fc«] -with which It was Efliown. "The Bed Ink Tragedy" was a really fnniny film, nnd "TJie Trail of Gold" was full of thiilllns incident, hi which there was the customary prompt act/ion of I cowboys to arrest the thief. The final picture was Illustrative of. Hie vagaries of 'Tomboy Bessie inS Her Stater's borer."

"THE DANDIES." The final change of programme by this clever company took plant last evening, there being, as usual, a full house, giving eloquent testimony to the popularity of the entertainers, particularly when It Is taken • Into consideration that they are now ap- > proaching the end of a very !onj season. ! Bach item tost ni.eht received its due uwert ;I of applause, and numerous encores had to iho given. Particularly to the tnrUe or i'je audlen-re were "Astliore." "■A Bowl of . Hoses." and "Slave Song," by Miss Ward; [ "Rendezvous." and "The Waking of Spring" • by Miss Ixine; :md "TouTe In tile night iTinrc-h" and "l)e Sun Am Shining" by Miss de Acre. Mr. Claude Dain-pler sue- , cessfully caught the fancy of the audience with "Serial Stories," "The l'oer." mill "fndei- the Circumstances," wh.lle Sir. Morgan rendered several light songs with eccentric dance*, adding much to ilie hilarity of the proceedings. Mr. Oliver.l'eucocke and Mr. Gavin Wood were heard to advantage in s»oiig? of a more serious type Another varied programme will be given tonight. ELEOXORA tie CIS.VEROS. Eleonora <ie f'isneros, of grand opera fame. is to pay Auckland a visit after all, , and Messrs Portua and Talbot announce that the grrcnt singer will pive .two concerts In the Town Hall during her brief stay in this city. Madame and her concert pnriv have just completed a hugely successful lour of Ibe Tom-monwealth, and she Is i shortly returning to America to be ready for the oppnln of the season theTc Paul I'nfault and Jtimem Llebllng nr-company her. The former Is possessed of a beautiful »nd rich tenor vo!ce. and the latter I* a ■■el st of repute In many lands. The season Is limited to two ni hts. and the flixt cou'■rrt will be given in the Town Hull on Saturday, September 7. NEWTON PICTtRE PALACE. Large audiences attended the various sesI Hions at the Newton Picture VaUuf. ycslcrI •lay arid last evening, and Judging 'by the , reception accorded the various pictures, the programme appeared to be much to the taste of patrons. Among the films shown are some striking dramas. "Hamlet ,, Is a Kplendld picture. "The I loomed Ship" '.leplots the casting away of a ship by the! order of Its owner, and his death later by I troubled conscience. "Detective Plnkerton! In the Great Jewel Case" Is well curried' out. "Derby, 1!)12." depicts the great Bupllsh classic race. The programme also Included v good selection of travel pictures and of comedy sketches. It will lie repeated tonight and to-morrow. OTIIEII PrCTTKB ENTI-TItTAINIIFNTS. "The Floivpr of the Mormons." c. very thrilling sketch from (he Stale founded by ItrlgJimn ouiip. kIUI -crowds the gueen''lTieiitrc -Li all session*. •'• The football manii which was played last S-.irurd.iy between Aiick:an<l and Wollington ti-ajiis wan cincniatixrraphed by Wi-st's am! screened at the Knyal Albert Hull Inst I'venlns- Kevrral Interestln vlewn of the game were presented, nl«o of the crowd In ■ vie grandstand and ground. The manage- I moat offer a jruJm-a to the person who notions them by letter he appears In the picture. The current projrrammo will be screened for the last time to-nljrlit.

A pathetic tale was told to the Otago Education Board by a deputation, of little children waked from Bleep at 0 o'clock on a dark, winter morning to prepare for the two-mile walk in the rain along a clay road to the spot where a cart waits to drive them to the nearest school, Rix miles away: of the shivering, wet, little souls huddled in the cart for 40 minutes, and shivering through the interminable schoolday in their damp clothes: of the lon<» drive and the weary walk home; of the moans of over-tired children through the night, and the screams of pain in the morning when boots are drugged over chilblains nnd open sons. Strictly correct, or exaggerated by parental anxiety, that is the tale which one member of the deputation (whose prayer was for a new school) told to the Board. And he added: "If I were to work a horse with sores like that, I'd be fined a tenner.' , Extension work on the Gisborne breakwater is proceeding expeditiously. Over 100 blocks have been dropped into the water, and yesterday afternoon Mr Lang- ,- lands stated that 33 five-ton blocks were pl-aced in position. Work is being curried on night and day. the works being jlltirainated by electricity. Isy Wednesday next 400 blocks will have been manufactured, leaving about IfiOO more to be made. By the end of ne,\t. week it is hoped to have the 400 blocks in the wate.r. and from now the work is certain to go steadily ahead. Shipmasters report against the suggestion that permanent moorings should be provided in the roadstead.