AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 108, 7 May 1913, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE BUTTERFLIES."

"The Butterflies'' repeated .their current programme, at His Majesty's Theatre last night, and were accorded an enthusiastic reception. They appear again this evening, and on Saturday their Auckland season will be brought to a close. OPERA HOUSE. The Seven Heruldos made their second appearance last night at the Opera House, and again delighted a crowded attendance with their marvellous acrobatic performance. The other artists were also appreciatively received. - ... PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. "The Spectre of the Sea," v sensational film of tne supernatural order, is one of the most popular iv the-present programme at the —yric Theatre, which is well attended even- evening.

The star programme being screened at the Royal Albert Hail this week includes a tilm entitled "The Black Sheep's Wool," a thrilling romance of the wild parts of Canada.

Large crowds gathered at the Globe Continuous Pictures at all sessions yesterday. The star picture. -The Cracksman „ Daugn ter." proved particularly popular.

"The Mexican Army," depleting stirring and realistic scenes of military life, aud

"l'overty's Thrall" are two of the favourite pictures in the current series at the Kiug's Theatre.

The Newton Picture Palace was patronised by large numbers o£ people throughout yesterday's sessions.

A photo play of more than usual interest, entitled "A "uaughter of Eve." is being shown at the Queen's Theatre at present, and is greeted with much enthusiasm.

To-day the current programme at the King George Theatre is being displayed for the "laßt time, and a new selection of pictores will be screened 'to-morrow.

Tbe "benefit" to Mrs. McConnell and family, given at the Windsor Picture Theatre lnet niebt. was most successful, the vot—l aud instrumental items by members of the crew of H.M.s. New Zealand being responsible for a great deal of the evening's enjoyment. ROLLER SKATING. The cold "snap" makes skating at tbe Royal Roller Rink very enjoyable, and large crowds of Tinkers were in attendance yesterday.