AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 77, 1 April 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE BLUE BIRD." "The Blue Bird" was again produced at His Alajesty's Theatre last evening, and was frequently applauded throughout by a very large audience. Tbe piece will be staged, for only four more nights, and then the season will be brought to a close. "THE BUTTERFLIES." The Town Hall Concert Chamber was well filled last 'night, when "The Butterflies" repeated their bright and entertaining programme to the delight of all present. The company will appear again this evening. WALTER _RB V RECITALS. Mr Walter Kirby has decided to give a recital in Auckland, prior to returning to fulfil engagements in London. The recital, will be given in the Town Hall on Monday, April 14, and Ancktonders will have an opportunity of —earing Mr Kirkby in a programme consisting of national ballads, oratorio, and grand opera excerpts, versatility being one of Mr Kirby's greatest assets. Mr Kirby bas been a great deal of bis career on. the Continent, and his thorough knowledge of languages has been a great factor in the success which has attended his recitals both in England and in -Europe. It Is 'interesting *o know that an. Auckland vocalist has had the honour of being commanded to sing before no less than seven reigning monarchs of Europe. OPERA HOUSE. The- new arrivals at the Opera House include tbe Crimson Ramblers, who proviaed the Bret purr, of the programme last night. They are seven, in number, and their ueout was made in niosc favourable eircu—iatances. They are decidedly clever, and provided a origin hour's entertainment, which delighted the crowded attendance, jeney opened wicb a eateny cnorus, entitled "Cneero!" which immediately placed tneni on good terms with their listeners. -The comedian ot the company is Mr. Albert, —letsoe, who was very entertaining In "The Music Hall Shakespeare," for which, he was endmsiasticaily recalled. A very talented little lady is Miss -illie Wilson, who has a pleasing voice and sings daintily. She was aecoided much warm applause for the singing of "Have _©_ Ever Loved Any Other Little Girl?" and had to respond to a whole-hearted recall. Miss Bessie Cahill (soprano), Mr. Lou Vernon (comedian), Miss Aiaud —.letsoe (soubrette), Mr. Jack Vincent (baritone), the other performers, all contributed acceptable items. In the second part, Henry and May again made their appearance in a trick cycling turn. Their turn has the merit of being novel as well as clever. Ernest Titcher was a warm favourite, his comic songs and "patter" being genuinely humorous. Slav—l aud Thompson (duologists), Arthur Slavlu (eccentric comedian), Airhe and Campbell (song and dance artists), and Hall Ra—le (character comedian), were also very successful. The programme will be repeated to-night. WEST'S PICTURES. The weekly change of programme was made at the Royal Albert Hall lastnigntjf and attracted a very large number 0/ patrons. The feature film is a picture entitled "The Royal Divorce," a dramatic study of more tnaa usual merit, which jls intensely interesting. "Life on the Cong)" shows with great vividness some glimpfes of the wilds of Africa and their Inhabit—(ts, : and "A 'Visit to Stockholm" is anoiier magnificent travel film. The prograi—ia comprises some very good comics, watch create much merriment. KING GEORGE THEATRE./ The new series i screened at til? King George Theatre last night inclndel some |j very tine aims, of whieu "The X«r York Hat" is one -of the best. It is a?comedy, drama, being a satirical hit. at „: puritanical lite in New England, and' depends for its success on the remarkabte'fine acting ot the characters engaged, -'ine photo-; . graphy is well up to the usual Aigh st—n-' : dard of the A.B. Company, Dance at Silver Gulch," a Western drfria,ls full ■ of exciting scenes and situation* and holds . the interest of the audience 3> the end. ■ "The Brand Blotter" is anotier Western • drama, in which ihe course ,bf true love a docs not run 6—tooth. "Scents in Covent Garden" gives a very good/idea of. London's, huge market, and ./"The Italian Switzerland" shows some fin? scenery round lake Co—lo. "The Warirfek Chronicle" (topical), ''The New Maid if Too Much or a Flirt," "Moving Pictures,-/and ■ "A.Day's Outing" complete the serbs. . ■ PALACE THB—RE. Large' crowds attcndSd the continuous picture entertainment atjthe Palace Theatre, Newton, yesterday aftcnoon and evening, vrhe .'new programme/ scree—ed 'included the usual variety of sutjecte. "Ofllcer Murray" is a dramatic iim of great merit. • "Little Black Box" if' a detective drama, well enacted, depictfeg a jewel robbery, , and is exciting right: brougn. "The .Nurse is a dramatic film )'f a different nature, depicting a motor eh' accident, etc. 'The , Gauin<— Graphic/ illustrates the latest topical news, aud line particularly beautiful scenery is prtrided in "Trenton and its Abbeys" and /Niagara Falls. There are also some hig-class comics and comedies provided. _ . * KINGS THEAOT— ""'■'■-- $ ■ — An entirely dew set of pictures was shown, at the.. king's Theatre last night. The: pictures included subjects of so varied a. nature as t<? interest all sections of the large audienci 5 There were views from places • not prfvlously exploited:. to any extent by the chematographer, an educationa, film, dealing/ with Interesting-periods in crystallisatiol, several powerful ar:rmas, and. the uspl budget, of comedies, The Great Tigef Raby" was a drama of more than . -usua? Interest. —c situations in the thrilll* story had been well arranged, and the -tferest of those present was maintained throughout. A comedy with a decidedly mjFel plot dealt with "An Orphan s Conquest? The comedies were Simple Simon's Pertinacity," "Suitors and Suit Case," Bid "Won by a Snapshot/ The program! le will be repeated to-night. | I LYRIC THEATRE. "Wliy Yon Should Kill That Fly" is the title « a most instructing picture figuring in —new programme at the Lyric Theatre this sweek. This film depicts in a most vivi«f manner the habits of the common home fly, and shows it to be a dangerous medium of disease. Another edifying film destribee the dangers associated with traffic in/the busier quarters of London. The ".Auckland Animated News" Includes scenes connected with the St.'Patrick's Day procjssion and sports, the opening of the Graftal labrary, and Easter Monday race'snapshots. . "The Face or the Voice?", "The Stronger Man," "The Castaway," and "Poet And Peasant" are dramatic studies of a high standard, and four comic subjects, are humorous in the rational sense. OTHER PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. "The Mexican Spy" and "Where Destiny Guides" .are two very thrilling dramas, pictured along with. other interesting subjects, at the Globe Theatre. The new programme at the Queen's Theatre was again enjoyed by large crowds to-day. "Monte Christo," a star dramatic study, was followed with especially close interest. -; \. ROLLER SKATING. Skaters had an- enjoyable time at the Royal Roller Rink yesterday and last evening, the floor being in excellent condition. A two-step competition' will be hei/i on TT.nrsrlar.