AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 197, 19 August 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE OPERA HOUSE. The new bill of fare at the Opera Home presented for the first time met the outspoken appreciation of the audience Lashwood and Kenby, two English natter face™ ™H C °r? ianS ' ° ame as r a L,'. the * r turnH Provided something and son.'? 6 T° y °' n P,to date patter, quips" that o?^ g rn,- f A, parti, -' v l a - daiut y turu W tfiat of Gloria Mayne. With elaborate setting and costuming she appears as Wau-a-tea, an Aztec princess, and gives an exhibition of the zumas* the I°: Sbip «**»H«l of the Monte v,™»- Pert ?!" m . ance bei "S enhanced by Miss .Wayne s artistic singing. Madge Beres- "« s "Principal boy" and topical songs w« re<,elved , wit » Pronounced cordialitvl and the reception accorded Louie Duggan in tta?Uiff2Ks T* aDd ballad ' Sated ri»Hn., , ? et siQ Ser's place in the appreciation of patrons is well established. There «as no doubt left about the gallery's .rood op.mon of Slavin and ThompsSn, the patter wh i , V , h odj ; "fSts ,in: their latit itSn"; nrettv H%l\7^H 6 songs and danc <* «* the Kubv W.Mn,. ISte "' apd "»« specialties of "UOy Wallace went with a - swing that Pleased the audience immensely. The bru- "*" D rf ty act of Br y a °t and Bryant with as was the" , variaU ° ns ', ™ s w eW received; !nl&f^K^^ rted « "THE DANDIES." varietv r< ?f»'i a , mm „ e 2. all-rouud excellence, y . oem S combined with quality was Hall ia, c t d n )y h,"T he DaDdles " " the' Town uaii last night, in continuation of the Auckha? S, *° su ? cessr «l ". eaTi, item that without exception one and even more encore numbers were demanded by the audience. As iv preceding programmes the n l, Ce numb „ e 's were V strong feature and "Calm is the Sea" (quarter). '"Huinptv and Dunipty" (sexteti. ."School," and ™Fll perary • were most effectively interpreted The Misses Fitzgerald performed with their accustomed vivacity, each contributing entertaining items to the programme. Miss 1 eggy Rmb sang "Dreams, .Inst Dreams," I 0? , ot^ r "impositions delightfully. Mr. At hoi Tier was responsible for another natch of humorous 6ougs and funny stories; Mr. Robert Agnew sang "Eileen Alanna'h," and duets and trios; Mr. Ford Waltham spiritedly sang "My Old Shako" and others; Mr. George Edwards contributed "I Like the Hat," and with Miss Rita Fitzgerald gave several rag-time numbers; and Mr. Marshal Lawrence gave a fine rendering of "Song of the Northlantt." In addition, Mr. Joseph Brennan accounted for several monologues, burlesquing the melodrama,'and the novel and other elocutionary work was of a btgb standard. The programme will be repeated to-night. TWO COMING ATTRACTIONS. On Moi lay evening next, at the Opera House, the Brennan-Fuller management will present two acts of world-wide reputation, viz., tbe Royal Banzai Family of Japanese entertainers, and Schepp's animal circus (a complete circus on the stagel. The Banzais have created something of. a boom wherever they have appeared, aud have been described by the leading journals as the greatest novelty acts of modern times. The troupe appear in a gorgeous stage setting of silt and velvet, magnificently hand-embroidered iti gold, approximately costing -about £2,000. Schepp's aulrnal circus has also been an unprecedented success in Australia. Mr. mastery over his animals Is wonderful. He has no use, for a whip during the performance, and his animals show almost human sagacity m carrying out his will. The box plan for the season opens at Wlldman and Arey's tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock, when seats may be booked. KING GEORGE THEATRE. A very interesting programme was screened yesterday at the King George .Theatre. The principal picture. "Tbe Fata! Grotto." is a sensational drama; the plot Is original, and makes an interesting story.

"At Midnight" Is a drama quite out of the common, and Ims a lesson attached to it, as it shows the terrible results that may follows carelessness and neglect of duty. "The Sheriff of Yavapai County" is a Western drama of the sensational and exciting order, sbowintr how the sheriff brings a gang of gamblers to justice. "Small Dealers in the Caucasus"' is an instructive picture giving glimpses of some peculiar trader-:' The comic element is well provided for. includinc "Tbe Girl I Left Behind Mc," "Bloomer's Transformation," and "A Picnic in Dakota.'" LYRIC THEATRE. Good pictures and well played mnsic 1 attracted a large crowd to the Lyric Theatre last evening, when an entirely new bill was presented. An exciting dramatic film was "The Lion Hunters," telling of the adventures that accompanied a big game hunt in an African forest. An attractive love story entitled "The Other Girl," and "Tbe Sorrowful Shore" were received wjith evident approval. Of tbe humorous pictures, "BuDny's Honeymoog," was perhaps the best. It told an Intensely Tunny story of how a young man who it addicted to strong drink is effectually cure* of his tasting habits OS Bunny. The latter hires a wig and other female attire, borrows some of the nelghj hours' children, and presents himself as the young man's wife. In bis maudlin state the young man believes that be bas made a fool of himself while drunk. Two really beantl ful scenlcs were. "Winter Sport at St Moritz." at "At Work and Play In China.* The latest edition of tbe "N.Z. Animated News" embraced the usual selection of inter esting local events, while tbe current "Gaumont Graphic" showed uumerous happenings on the other side of the world.

ORGAN" BECITAL ON THUSSDAT. Special attention is drawn to the' that tie mnnieipal organ recital-SSii J? given ob Thursday ne/t. 'iJtea? , of'4^ , day The programme will inclu<fe «*§£ works by Meudelssolin, Herold, and ihe final movements of He.VvS. celebrated -Sonata in C Minor."" s SOUTH POLE PICTURES. , " The principal attraction at the-&«-■« Theatre last uight was tlie excellent of pictures taken by Mr H. G . Pbntfc F.R.P.S., the ciuematograph ■ expert-°-vfc accompanied the.Scott Antarctic eioedifim, The,mm is a very lengthy one, ukihYneaSian hour to show, hut it is full of interSirthe more so from tUe melancholy. asioM* tions of those scenes In which Captain Vjn» and his gallant but ill-tated the polar journey are setu goiug about their' daily tasks at the base camp ami elfeUS*?, Mr- Pouting made a big reputation fe Jμ self as a travel- photographer. lons b»-o>* i he took up cincjuatosranh work, of bis pictures of Japanese scenes and people . are things of marvellous beinhr Vith the moving picture camera he na« w»» almost as successful, and the .present fl-nTu a triumph of cinematography uud«r the m<w* trying conditions imaginable—riof theWt being the intense cold and continual' 7?£ of frostbite. Not the least interesting nf' his Antarctic pictures are tuose which ehiS' seals, penguins, and skua gulls dispo'tlia themselves In the sea ami among the' fin tastically-shaped ice hummocks alo»jr- : thi shore. The members of the expedition »r« seen at work-collecting scientific, data'lad specimens. The operation of trawling. foJ rare glass sponges is shown, together wit* the securing of sea water from 'rsrinn. depths through a Hole In au icc-floe-I *S?5 operation. Dr Simpson, meteorologist ii shown reiiding up small balloons for til purpose of experiments regarding the nwyir show Captain Scott and his .brave mm panions dragging sledges and pltchin- camS' just as they did dally for many montK thoir last journey in this.TOorid" The ,t plorers are shown in .their little cciiiSi tent, sitting rountj the Complicated minitim -cooker containing their' if hoosh or pemmican soup. Later the* «*. seen wriggling into the half-frozen fnr ing bags, in which their bodies stin if. among the Antarctic snows. The p cra » le a r l?L BOOa P "~ -<&S!gg WEST'S PICTCKBS.' ment of the Royal Albert Hail 'hare specialising in to. some extent. "^. of -Johnny Vane,- a s revealed lri a eerlM of pictures and told by Mr. • BoSthS? is very well done, and is full of dramatta merit. It covers the ra-uge of a strennons early life, with the record of its ?att« stages absolutely beyond reproich. Those who are fond of travel pictures find in -Scenes at Colombo ,, and "Pomptii" maeh that will give them food f or.. reHcction. A picture showing a very clever demonstra" tion of ju-jitsu makes a pleasant addition to the programme, which is moreover strengthened with some well-acted' drama* aud some diverting comedies.. . ■ ■ ■ ■ PALACE PICTUBES. • At the Palace .Pictures. Xewton, an eiceptional!y fine series of films is being screened for the change of programme., and-many people are availing themselves of the opportunity to witness the various siiniects at each perform;! nen. A very interesting drama is "His Brother's Crime."' "Pursued by a Lioness'" is very sensational and rfalls tic. "The New Ranch Foreman.' depicting Western life. "Domestic Devonshire 'a beautiful English scenic, ana several comedy pictnres make up an entertaining programme. OTHER PICTURE EJTTERTArKSffeNTS.- . "The Marble Heart" , fc the picture at the Queen's Theatre that is dealt with most prominently in the posters, hut It does not matter much after all. .The' rest of the programme is quite Interesting. "Spring-time in Monte Carlo" makes a rery pretty picture, which is being shown at the Globe Theatre. For those who like drama there are "The Temptations' *' Drink" and "His Life's Secret." "ROYAL SKATING RINK. The Royal Rink was filled with merry skaters last night. A hockey game .was played, which caused diversion. A contest for graceful lady skaters is billed for Thursday.