AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 91, 17 April 1913, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

I • "THE BUTTERFLIES." rJ—_„ ent ertainment provided by "The Butterflies" at His Majesty's Theatre last nlgrt proved highly acceptable, as frequent applause arid sustained merriment evidenced. As a conclusion to the programme of items both grave apd gay (mostly gay), the members of the' company presented a burlesque sporting drarou entitled "Morning Star.- The programme will be repeated to-night. OPERA nOUSE. The attractive programme at the Opera House entertained another large audience last evening. The Crimson Ramblers wore once more successful in the first part, and Larl Merlyn, comedy illusionist, was particularly popular in the second half. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The new programme at the Queen's' Theatre Is particularly strong In dramatic terms. The star drama is "The Latent bpari," showing how a much hand, who was thought to he a confirmed coward, at last proved his worth, and gained the love of the ranch-owner's daughter. Other good ' dramatic aims are: "Mrs Lirriper's Legacy" and "The Temptress." the latter being exceedingly interesting and exciting. "Market of Kabylia" is au unusually beautiful scenic study, while "Animal Preservation" Is a film of. great educational value. The comic portion of the programme Includes "Tweedledjin as- Anarchist," a screatulugly funny adventure of that irresponsible .person. Other good comics are "Liberty Hall" and Accomplice." J, GLOBE THEATRE. The second weekly change at the Globe Theatre includes a very fine drama, "Six o'clock," featuring Maurice Costello. The story is an exceedingly interesting one, and is cranimed full of exciting incident,' while the plot is both novel and Ingenious. "The Girl of the Mountains," a tragedy of unusual power, and ."Little Jock O'Connor," a pathetic stndy of child life, are two other lilms that are bound to prove exceedingly popular. The humorous section of the programme is particularly good, "Flo the Flapper" being especially funny. The "Gaumont Graphic" is also screened, and contains the usual number of interesting Items. "Glenouceaux" is a beautiful and instructive scenic tUm. WALTER _IRBY'S RECITAL. In the Town Hull last night Mr Walter Klrby gave his second recital before a fairly food attendance. He presented a fine programme of songs, embracing all kinds of nuistc written for the voice; His singing was , highly (appreciated, and he was accorded hearty encores, and in' one "instance a double recall after his efforts. Mr Kirby chose as his initial number Handel's "Waft Hec Angels,*' with Its accompanying recitative "Deeper, Deeper Still." This ebarniinglywritten number received an expressive rendering, alter which the singer was twice recalled. Puccini's "Donna non Vldi Mai" was given with tine IlexlbHity and dramatic intelligence, while Wilton* King's "A Song of Irelaud" ; was delivered with mucli tenderness, and "two Rerunin I—der by yon Fielltz .received artistic interpretations. - -Robertson's "When the Night.with Stilly Silence" was sung with lightness, and the sustained degrees were carefully guarded. A Uue legato, musicianly phrasing, and devotional feeling market! the . performance of Sullivan's aria "I Will Arise." Finished interpretations were also secured of Quilter's "tXow Sleeps," .Turret's "Spring Song," and Massenet's . "Oh. Si les Fleurs." The li,udolpb r Marccl duo. '.'Ah, Mlnii, False, Fickle-heart—.". from the fourth .act. of Puccini's "1— Boheiue," received a dramatic and intelligent rendering by Mr Kirby and Mr Fred Bourke. The voices blended pleasingly, and in the passages of thirds and unisons the singers were well together, and fine climaxes were reached in the two closing erescendos. At its termination the vocalists were enthusiastically recalled. Miss lna Bosworth received warm encores at the conclusion of "her two violin solos. Miss Ethel Rac gave effectively WoodfordcFinden's "Yo Sau" aud '-.When the Blossoms Fall," aud was the recipient of a recall after her rendering of Lohr's "Little Print Bonnet." Miss M. Mitchell contributed the pianoforte solos and the accompanimsu ts were played by Messrs L. G. Whlttaker and 11. riper. OTHER PICTURE EXTEP—AIXMKNTS. The Kings Theatre was well attended last evening, and'"the current programme met with the warm approval of all those present. West's are showing an especially up-to-date selection of films this week, and the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by a large attendance last evening. At the King George Theatre to-day, an entirely new series of pictures is being screened. Some powerful dramatic studies are included. All sessions at the Newton Picture Palace were liberally attended to-day, and applause was frequent. "The Power of Silence," a thrilling dramatic, is included in the bill-of-fare at West's Pictures, and is received' with warm approval. "The Weaker Vessel" at the Lyric Theatre is proving a great attraction, the attendance last night being very enthusiastic. .. ROLLER SKATING. Roller skating was Indnlged in by numerous patrons at all sessions of the Boyal Rink yesterday. .