AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 90, 16 April 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

'» "THE BUTTERFLIES." "The Butterflies," who have established a # Boers In this city, appeared ugalii at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, before a ; Tery large audience. The programme - created great enthusiasm, the sporting drama "Morning Star," being responsible ' for some very gennine mirth. The company appear again to-night. 3 OPERA HOUSE. The present programme at the Opera House provided an enjoyable evening's entertainment for a large audience last night, and liberal applause was freijuent. ' "The Crimson Ramblers'' were bright ami attractive in the ilrst part, and Carl Merlyn comedy trickster, was an especial favourite in the second half. WALTER KIR.BI- RECITALS. ; In response to the wishes of many who were unable to .attend (Monday's concert, ; Mr Walter Klrby has decided to .give n second recital in the Town Hall to-night As the management has decided to charge popular prices, it is anticipated that a lnr"e audience will ussnmble to take Uie last ' opportunity of hearing the celebrated tenor , prior to lib departure- for Europe The . tenor will be lieard in several big musical , numbers, inelnding "I Will Arise" (from "The Prodigal Son") and "Lend Mc Your , Aid" (from Gounod's "Irene") In addiI tion to the artists who assisted at fhe flrst recital. Mr Kirby will be associated . with. Mr Fred G. Bonrke, the popular baritone, in the famons duet from "La - Boheme." PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. 1 "The WeaJcer Vessel," which incidentally . introduces a bnll fight, is one of the pictures . being screened at the Lyric Theatre. It is , brimfnl of sensational Incident, and met with the approbation of a large attendance last evening. West's Pictures attracted another large attendance, at the Royal Albert Hall 'last evening, and the programme was enjoyed from' start to finish. The current programme at the Globe Theatre includes a "dramatic" of intense interest, entitled "On the Threshold," which holds the close interest of large attendances at all sessions. "°. n *<* Stops of the Throne" at the i King s Theatre tells the story of the troubles of the ruler of a small principality, and Iβ full of interesting situations. The whole programme is one of a high standard The popularity of the Xewton Picture Palace is well established, and all sessions are numerously attended : '' .h A i7. eU a f sortcd ' ,U1 °* f«re ts provided at the King George Theatre, the dramatic pictures being a feature. The bi-weekly change will be made to-morrow. ~ ROLLER SKATING. With the advent of the colder weather the popularity of roller skating at the Rovil Roller Blnk is increasing greatly and. the floor space every evening is severely taxed.