AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 303, 19 December 1912, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN.* Beginning on Monday next, at S O'clock. Mr J. C. Will—enson's New Comic o&__ Oompany, considerably strengthened aud augmented since their last visit here, win commence a season of comic and m___.i comedy, embracing several of the latest successes. The opening attraction will b» "The Girl in the Train," a -infirm' ,_ two acts, adapted from the German by Victor Leon, with lyrics by Adrian Ross a__ music by Leo Fall. Also will be given as the second attraction, -'Nlghthirds,-' a very successful comic opera by the' far-Ota Johauu Strauss. Revivals t__t axe bound to prove of interest will be found i_ "Dorothy" and "The Cingalese." _ aew prima donna will be he_cd ia the per*oa of Miss Sybil Arundale. Miss Arundale is a soprano ot fine range and culture; she Is also a dancer of much accomplishment, ana a comedienne who comes with a reputation beyond dispute. Miss Arundale held the position of leading lady at the Gaiety Theatre, London, for several year*. _ pleasurable surprise may be expected in the appearance of Mr Talleur Andrews. _> Andrews Is a grand opera tenori primo.._te possessor of a fine voice, besides being _ light comedian of much ability. Something exceptional may be expected in the dancing of Mme. Vivian Talleur. Besides such favourably known people, as W. S. Percy, Reginald Roberts, 'Victor Prince. Charles Albert, Edmund Sherras, Dick Shortland, Misses Amy Murphy, Celia Ghiloni. Dorothy Branton, there are many others of recognised merit. "The Girl in the Train" Is claimed to be one of the best of all the light operas produced for years, being brimful of e_ci_n» and delightful episodes. The box plans for the first six nights axe now open at Wild man and Arey's. OPERA HOUSE. The Jourdane Quartet and Les Rinchs, the star attractions at the Opera House, are drawing large audiences. The latter artistdisplay a strength that is quite remarkable. The programme will be repeated to-night. QUE—N"'S THEATRiE. A stirring drama of the western bills entitled "iiie Smuggler's Daughter, ' is oae oi tne best pictures iv the new progrsumae *uu_utted m tne Queen's Theatre to-asy. It. has a \f.ot which grips taose preseiii] te_l_s as it ao&i how a. sturdy young aiiisman is uarrosviy saved from deMiUi uy ins iover. Auouier dramatic much above the average standard is "The Doctor's Lebi. • This picture oiiows how a girl at the peril or her own liie swims across from a_ island to tne mainland to obtain medical succour for her lover. A photograpnic masterpiece is a picture, entitled -__3 Dariuig or the C.5.A.." a military drama of the tme of the Ammcaa civil war. _ picture of quite a different nature aud deeply interesting te one showing Italian cavaory taking swimming exercise wltlt their horses. The wonderful control they have over the animals is almost incredible. "The -ponge Industry" is an industrial him dt-plctiug the divess at work gathering sponges and the process by which they are dried and made ready lor human t__ The other films comprise a great variety of subjects. The comics are exceptioaai.y humorouis, especially "Fatty Has Good Lungs," and tne programme taken all round is one that must satisfy even the most fastidious pict—re-lover. e-iLOSE THEATRE. ■ Continuous pictures continue to thrive Jat the Ulobe Theatre. To-day a complete change of prog-ra_u_e was shown, and it 13 one well up to the high standard the proprietary has =et_ It opens with --Pa_e.'s •Auimatesd Gazette,'* In which are seen mcl!- --! dents' and happenings in all parts of the [ globe. "A -Modern Desdemma" is an exclusive drama full of sensational incident. It show show an actor in the tragedy "Othello" becomes madly jealous owing to his wife's ,- -perfidy, and murders her in the fljial «eae. [ The picture is a triumph in moving pie—v i . photography, and is probably the" most powe_-ful dramatic that has beet fchown -of the new theatre, - "The Cascades *of Liri" is a pretrj scenic, which strongly , appeals to lovers" of he_uty. .Two" good l eonucs are shown. One' of the»e"'_r*'*_ea. : Learns to Dance," telling how a'giii who ; has a mania for tipping the light fantastic gets herself into an aw_ward position in a. , ballroom. Th. epicturos will be ati own I again to night. 1 FORESTERS' THEATRE, ONEHTJNGA [ Last night, at the Foresters' Theatre, . Onehuuga, a new programme of films ,~_ [ shown before a very large attendance. The pictures were all of _ most interesting nature. The leading picture was an A.B. drama, "A Siren of Impulse," and was very cleverly acted by some of America's beet performers. It was supported by otner l excellent pictures, grave and gay, and the pro- • gramme throughout was enthusiastically Te> - ceived. Ou Saturday night a new bill Till - be presented. ' OTHER PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. "A Waterpiane Elopement." a novel , coloured comedy picture, is the feature film , at the Lyric, and Is a great favourite. The , programme all round is an exceptionally good oneNothing better than West's fine picture, _ "The Better Way," has been lieen nest Miss Asta Neilsen. the favourite artiste, is seen at her best as the heroine, meritorious film. "Deep-sea Diving," shows' • many wonders of the micnty deen. The • dramatic scenic and comic films are all of • a high order and meet with general apprebation. r .. Continuous pictures at the Newton Picture Palace are attracting large attendances. 1 This week the -Met picture is "The Ballet . Dancer." a i-h.irtnin- drainatie study. ! The diversified -programme at the" King's . Theatre arouses considerable enthusiasm every evening. "Down Through the Ages" is a drama woven round a very novel and ! fascinating theme. At the King George Theatre all the sessions to-day were well attended!, and the excellent series <if pictures was thoroughly 1 eujoyed. included in the programme is "A Legitimate Defence." which'tells of a wiles revenge, and is of absorbing Interest. * ST. MIC*HAEL-S FAX— St. Michael's Fair, in the Royal Rink, under the patronage of Bishop Cleary, was attended by large crowds of people last evening. Business at the various stalls wis ) very brisk, and the sideshows also did large business. An excellent entertainme_it was also provided, some of the dancing being very clever. To-night a tug-of-war between teams et Harbour Board and railway employees will he held, the prize money being fSO- On Saturday afternoon a Christmas tree will Be provided, and every child will be presented with a toy. '. NAPIER STREET SCI'OI J.. CONCERT. The Napier Street school concert was re- ■ pesited last uisht with trreit mk-ccss. before . a crowded and enthusia:-cir audience. Both - the young and old pupils rnr.tributed to the programme, which was in'-ist entertaining . throughout. The first item was a selection • by Miss Denz's orchestra, which was mnch appreciated snd was warmly applauded. The other items were:—Action songs by the infants and Standards 1.. 11., IH-, and IT.; club drill by Standards V. and VI.: sword dance by Miss Thelma Dufiin: coon song and chorus by the infants: sailor's hornpipe by Miss Eva Reid; rifle exercise by the winnea-s of the physical clrill competition; concerted singing by the senior classes, also by Standard III.; a Highland fling by Miss K. Brown: cricket drill by the winners of the , "junior knock-out" competition, and various - recitations. Recalls were frequent during , the ci ening, the audience recognising that , a great deal of care and time had been , taken In the training of the children.