AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 107, 6 May 1913, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE BUTTERFLIES." Mr Jack Waller and his little comedy company of "UutterUies" opeued the last week lit tlieir Ancklaud seasoii lv His Majesty's Theatre last night. The prourauixui; subuuued seemed in meet witii the approval 01 the audicucc, and provided Kuteruiininful tor aii Hour or iiwo. Soiup of the jokes :>vo becoming rather threadbare; out Lhe company <-oinyrisLtt very capable musicians, mw. their concerted comedy is always ciiteriaiuiiife'. Mr Waller with his violin, Mr Wiitson, with Ills 'ceilo, anU ilr Ueuuett at piano, are occomuliGueil Instrumentalltrts; Mr Hive and MUe Smart are very vocuastd, aud Mi>s tiolit and Miss Artmluge lire dlstiuntly cJever humorists. The programme (contains several Hems mat Jravu aireiuiy become popubir witii Auckland uufl:eii. c≤, and it concludes wkn Uie laugjiaule alwurdlty "'Mornius ijtar," a potteu melodrama, -with a vjiuin, a htrovy lather, an anueiic daughter, a racehnrse. and ii faithful jrroom.

OI'ERA HOUSE.

The seven ileraldos, a very clever troupe of Danish acrobats, made their first appearance in Auckland at the Op<;ra House laat night, and were received with uiurh enUiusiasin b.v v large audience. A feature ol their performance is their remarkable Koniersauitiuj;. in which tJicy appear to ser usliie the laws of gravitation. The turn is undoubtedly one of the best acrobatic perioruianfss yrt seen here. Other acrsr artists also made thitlr luitiai bow here. Anioug these were Sharrttt and Loug, a versatile comedy duo. who feature novelty dauecs and pianoforte eccentricities. Marsh Little appeared wltli considerable success in a dramatic vocal Blietch, and wns assisted by Mr. Joseph Little. Amo and Alnio, hilled as "the dainty singer and the cramy kid." appeared in a comedy turn entitled "Kvm on a Clothes Line," in whioli Rome clever Rlackwire walking v/rnt a leadlng feature. MLsk Beattie MoDonald, soubrette. who was a great favourite when she was here tv.o years ago. made her reappearance with marked success. She bud to respond to a warm rorall. Ernest Pitcher, who has well established his popularity here. Rang some new comic songs, and Introduced a fresh budget of witticisms. The Crimson Ramblers provided an excellent first part. Mr Albert tiletsoe being responsible for a lot of the success that attended their efforts. The bill will be repeated to-night.

WEST'S PICTURES.

A good all-round programme was presented at West's PtctureP last night, in the presence of a large attendance. The subjects were as divprsliied as they were interesting. The dramatic studies were exceptionally fasrtuariuf;. The star of these was "Tbe Rlack Sheep's Wool." a romance of wild Canada. The plot is im absorbing oue. and well sustains the iuterest throughout. Among other scenes it depicts tbe landing, of Iramifrranta in Canada, which shows in a vivid manner the great Influx iuto the Dominion of pceplr from overseas. The other ff as nro also of umeh merit. Thel series will be screened again to-night.

KIN'C GEORGE THEATRE

Tbe star aim last nijrbt at tbe Kins George was an exceptionally Qdp cirrus drama fnll of exoiHnj; sud sensational incidents, entitled "All in Vnin." It is the story of a pi , -!. «-ho. in order to obtain money to cave her father's,life, volunteers to perform a bich diving feat at a circus for whirli a large rewan! is offered. Her r.itber, woo suffers from heart disease, hearing nf the perilous feat she Is about to perform, follows her - to the circus to prevent it. He arrives just ns she is about to leap, us he th!nk«. to curtain death. The-sbosk causes liis ilemise. and. although she performs the feat successfully. It is "All In Vain." "The Eclair Journal" Is a very good topical, showing Incidents in the Balkan war. "Courageous Blood" is a rather sensational Western drama of border sconte mid cattle rustlers. "The Horse Shoe" and '"The Broken Ideal" are two amusing comedies completing a good series.

BUGAED THE MAGICIAN.

Hugsird, the conjuror and'Ulusioniat. with his companj' of entertaiunre, will inaugurate a return wasou erf a*!x niglits at Ills Majesty's TJieatre 011 Monday next. May, 12. Hugaxd is aiming the finest entertainers of his class who have yet visited Auck'uvnd. unci on this oe<;asloti will introduce muny new illusions, ami novelties, uleu new musio.'i! speriulit<i«i. The rifle act will still form one of the leauiag features of the proand the public are Invited to bring along rieir own rines and ammunition.

KING'S THEATRE.

Tie programme presented at the Kinj'e Theatre last night met with the demonstrative approval of the big audience. The item that seemed to be most popular was a two-act drama entitled "Poverty's Thrall," the plot of which is both Interesting and excltiug, while the setting and actIng are particularly good. A Wild West drama, "Down on the Itio Grande," proved to be a story of ranch life of the most thrilling type, and depleted a villainous Mexican's attempted vengeance on the raneii .foremau. "The Mexican Army" shows some etirring and realistic scenes of picturesque military life with troops little of whom has hitherto been seen or heard outside of their own country. The hnmorons section of the programme was nniuntally good, and Included "Algy in Trouble Again" and "Men Were Deceivers Kver," two irresistibly funny comics. An interesting educational film, "Mussel Gathering at V-illervllle," was also screened.

LTRIC THHAJTBK.

A picture depleting scenes on the arrival of H_M.s. New Zealand at Auckland last week -was the principal attraction at the Lyric Theatre Messrs llrywurd'a operator* took the picture, and by the use of ■eTcral machines it wae found possible to orodnee a film which contained Che main features of the ceremonies of welcome. An annnial type of drama, "Tho Spectre of the fiea," held the undivided attention of tHe large audience, mid an tesltOit into w«ye in Mexico was given lv "The Price of Jealousy." A beautifully coloured scenic included some well-chosen scenes in and around Trouvillo, a seaside resort known as the Brighton of Franco. Aα educational subject dealt wit* the openius; of a flower. Other good pictures were "■Simple Simon on ■the Watpatih," "Planting the Spring Gardea," and "Korea ef Mnrberry Bend." The programme will be cepeateil to ulelit

ROELISn SKATIIfG.

Holler starting iff a \irry popeiar pastlm* at the lioyal ftinlc, and all seasions an liberally i:;itrcmisod. A grand poster and fnncy drees' carnival was held in tbe Prince's Rink last night, j aud vras macli enjoyed by these-snamt*

OTHER PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. The present prolamine at the Globe I* one that appeals strongly to the attendances at all sessions. "The Arrival of H.M.S. New Zealand" is a great favonrlte. At the Queen's Theatre the new series is attracting large crowds of picture Jovers The star attraction, "A Daughter of live," is a film of intense Interest.

The current set of subjects at the Newton rieture X'alace is well up to the average Some powerful dramatic pictures are included.

PARE.W-ELL CONCERT.

A fine programme is being prepared for ■Mr Horace Hunt's farewell concert at the Town U:ill on tue 17th inst. Among the items will be included a Toy Symphony in three niovemeuts, composed respectively by Meatus Laurence Waufcuis, Horace tiunt and Maiighan Rarneu. Thi-s sympnouy, wnich iias been very successfully perioimeu on several occasiuas in Weliuigton is written ior strtuga, piano, and |f>>». ' 3lr Harnett will be at the piano, and many on our best iusu-ijuientahsis will a.sslst The performance is being loaned forward to wlia great Interest.