AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 101, 29 April 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THE BUTTERFLIES. The most satisfactory programme wbiili the Butterflies, now appearing at His Majesty's Theatre, have given was the change put on last evening, before an appreciative audience. The most ambitious item was the scene in the old chateau from that tuneful old opera, "Les Cloches de Corneville," the parts being taken by Mr Jack Waller (who was Gaspard the miser), iliss Gold (Sei-polette), Mr Wylle Watsou (•Grenecheux), and Mr R. Foster Hine (the BaJllie). The voices did uot blend by auy means all through, but the individual worn was good, and the novelty o£ such an item on a pierrot programme helped to make it the success it was. The rest of the ball wan well chosen, and the artists were all encored. Miss Ada Smart sang "Liove Comes From Fairyland" and "My Hero," from "The Chocolate Soldier,- the latter being particularly well received. Miss Marion Armitage, the boisterous singer of boisterous comic songs, was more than usually popular, her get-up as the Scotch nurserymaid being the cause of much hilarity. Miss Cecilia Gold's bright items gained her considerable applause. The men of the company were all good, Mr Waller, being specially iipprcjiiated. Mr F. W. Dennett, the pianist, played "Rhapsodic Hongrbise, No. 14," brilliantly. The Butterflies are appearing for the rest of the week. THE OPERA HOBSE. The change of programme last nigfit attracted an overflowing bouse at the Brenu&n-Fnller place of amusement in Wellesley Street, and the various items gave the greatest satisfaction. The bright first half of the bill provided by the plcrrots, the "Crimson ltamblers," was fresh, and the songs and sketches were most judiciously chosen. The concerted numbers were particularly good. Marsh Little, assisted by Joseph Otlle, gave a dramatic vocal sketch called "Going Back," ' something new to Auckland, which took splendidly.' During the piece Marsh Little, wljo has just come out from the Old Country and was making his first appearance, sang several songs pleasingly. New turns were given by a number of the Opera House favourites who have been appearing lately, including Krnest Pitcher (the amusing comedian), The Excellas (the clean and neat jngglersi, Farrell and Verrol (the dancers), De Lea snd Orma (the comedy pair), and the Three Marsdens, all of which were well received. The same excellent programme will be repeated nightly for the rest of the week. lyric tUEatbe. The new programme at the Lyric has been very well chosen, and' is sure to attract very big audiences. An extremely exciting detective drama entitled "Escape of the White Glove Gang," heads the programme, 'j he story abounds in "thrills," and reaches a climax when De Croze, the head or .the gaug, meets his death on a burning ship. The great English sporting event, "The Cheltenham Steeplechase," forms the subject oC an excellent film, the many views of the big "race being very exciting. "A Foster Child" is an exceptionally good Vitagrmph aim, the story of which Is extremely pathetic, being very well acted and staged. An uniisual scenio called "St. Gotbard," containing many extremely beautiful views In Switzerland, and the latest number of the ''Fathe Gazette," ■with its ; usual number'of interesting topical events, are also screened. THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL. The West management showed good judgment in tboosing "The Shaughraun" for the piece de resistance of last night's change of programme. Boncicnulfs celebrated Irish drama lends itself particularly wefi to reproduction cinematographic-ally, it was Well acted, and the technical, part- of the film was almost perfect. The subject was ioncuy appln-aded. Among a number of other capital pictures was one showing the River ihaines from Oxford down to Richmond containing some of the most beautiful reaches in the most beautiful river In the world. There is nothing in the colonies quite lite the peiireful, placid scenery which borders the famous- river,- and the fiini proved to colonials that, there are moire klnas of treauty than the rugged scenery which is the chief charm of places like New Zealand. "The .Australian Gaiette" was full of interest, and the comic and dramatic films were all above the average. The programme -will be shown for the rest of the KING GEORGE THEATRE. ** c ? ceUent programme wae presented last night it the King George Theatre The star attraction is -The A'lflnSrt a ih" e . and seDsat 'onal drama in three parts; which occupies more than half the j programme. Nihilists plot the death of a : Kussian General, who is opposed to them, iuey draw lote as to who shall do the deed, and it fails to a yoiihg woman, one of their society; she accomplishes her object, But the general's life is saved by a skilful surgeon. The pursuit of the Nihilists by a clever detective leads to many dramatic arid exciting, situations. The Nihilists disc6ver the detective's disguise, caj?tvre bm, throw him into a dungeon, and leave him to die of -starvation. The woman's heart proves to be too tender for the work; she takes pity on. him, helps him to escape, and they fiee together, and, end by falling in love with' each other. "The Paralytic" is another good drama; in which true love Is triumphant. The series is completed with "Sorrento -, (scenic), "A Pierrot's Dream -, (comic), and'"Bloomer, Champion "Wrestler" (comic). NEWTON PICTURE PALACE. The change of programme at the Newton Picture Palace attracted a large attendance last evening. The series is replete with films of a varied description. The chief attraction. Is a spectacular drama entitled "The Darling of the C.5.A.," which is woven round a plot of thrilling interest Some other strong dramatic studies are also shown. One of the leading comics is one entitled "Captain Barnacle's Messmate." the etar role, in which is taken by tue popnlar John Bunny. OTHER PICTORE fes'TERTAiNMENTS. The Globe Theatre was attended by large crowds *t an sessions yesterday, the new programme meetimr with warm approval on each occasion. Ail members of the crew of H.M.e. New Zealand will be admitted free dnrhiff the vessel's Stay in port. A souvenir bookmark will be presented to each lady patron during; the week. AVIATION FLIGHT. To-morrow afternoon, at Alexandra Park, "Wizard" Stone will give a demonstration of flying in the air in his Bleriot monoplane. Motor cycle races by the Auckland Motor Cycling Club will commence at 2 o'clock, and the big aviation flight will take place at 3.15. ROLLER SKATING. The Royal Rink attracted a liberal share of patronage at all sessions yesterday. .