AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 203, 26 August 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. I '•The Night Side of London" will be pre-! sented for the last time to-night by the George Mnrlow Dramatic Co. To-morrow evenins the Hucccssful drama. "The Girl Wbo Took the Wrong Turning" will be Htaged. The plot ia said to be off tlie, beaten tract and full of. sensational Incidents. THE ROYAL BANZAI. When a crowded audience «uoh as filled the Opera House last night is so completely carried away as to actually ehL-er the programme It may be taken as an Indication that they experienced something very muck out of the ordinary. The Banzai family provide a Japanese turn that Is unUiue and thrilling, la a stage setting of Oriental «plondour, which In itself provoked a burst of enthusiastic applansc as the curtain ros«. The "finally" comprises five arti.its —two men, two attractfa-e young ladles, and a boy, tlie latter being the clown of the party, and a very clever ••Imp" of that ilk. The feats performed are of a class beginning where the ordinary "star" athletic turns end, and while they are performed with a grace and dexterity tliut murks perfection, yet are occasionally so darius that the audience I* held spellbound A lady member of the troupe, lying on a cushion, balances with her feet three ladders, perpendicular, horizontal, and a.*iin perpendicular, and on these an adult Bnnzai climbs, performs various feats, and eventually stands upright on the very top. Another thrilling feat Is bending and balancing on the apex of a pyramid of blocks, affovding barely a foothold, and on which tile feet have to be lifted before they are replaced i)'y the man's hands, the movement bcins repeated In inveree form. This and othtr marvellous feats evoked the most enthusiastic applause. Schepp's An-Imal Circus is another star turn, introducing performing ponies, flogs, cats, and monkeys, which at the bidding of their trainer go through a capable of doing almost anything except talk. The ''clreiie" concludes with an exhibition by a bnckjumplng pony,, which convulsed the audience with laughter. Lashwood aiid Renby Introduced a novelty act, "Tlie Cowboy and the Squaw," and 'the former gave a very clever exhibition with "the bones." Nell Cant made a hit In his Scotch songs, Doris Tindall proved to be a talented male impersonator, with a good voice and dashing style; Olga IteuUlugron treated "the boys" to a fetching specimen of the latest fashion in the *llt skirt. Introduced with a catchy eong; and the Romans—a strong man and a beautiful waUi —performed very graceful and some nstonnndinc fcits In the lifting of heavy weights. The liright Sisters, .Madge Beresford, and Joseph Laubwood filled the bill, which was almost too full, and probably the this kind in Auckland.

ROTAL COMIC OPERA COIIPANY. On their last visit to New Zealand J. C. Wlillanison's Uoyal Comic Opera Company appeared in only one production—"Miss Gtbbs" —nnd in It they enjoyed a most successful tour. This happened over tyro years nc", sine" which this popular organisation has spent Its time in delighting playgoers in Home of the latest London musical successes. The Royal Comics are Just now terminating n very (successful season in Sydirey. and on Monday, September 6th, they will stage for the flrst time in Auckland Lionel Monckton's and Adrian Uoas , great musical'comedy (success, "The yunker Girl." Sunshine Girl," "The Belle of New York," "Miss Hook, of Holland." and "Florodora," will nlno be staged. The box plans for "The Qnaker Girl" will, be opened nt Wllduinn and Arey'a on Thursday. September 4th. KING'S THEATRE. A fine selection of entcrtalnlnpr pictures was Included in the ch.inse of programme at the King's Theatre last evening. The principal nira was entitled "A Kefrlment ot Two," coverliiß n serlusof humorous .situntions arl«!ng from a conspiracy on tie part of nn elderly husband- and Ills sor.-in-In nto escape home tics, nnd get one night orr a: week- to participate ;ln :tlie galetles«ijf ch:b life. "Good Morning, Judge," anil "A Way Women Have" nre of the comic variety, Iv dellclously absunl vein. Views and effective In reproduction, the rapid flhontlng turd scenic setting being mosl roiillsue. An excellent lesson in nature study Is embodied In the film of "Jeau'ann Her Family.- d»>plctln- a dog with her younp. "The 'Mistake" Is intensely dramatic, outlining a ptorv of the lone cold mines of North America, while "Two Litttt Kittens" deals with the estrangement of a mother and son because of the lnttor's marriage with a seamstress and the Qnal reconciliation of Che widowed daughter-in-law and her two children with the Incenscil mother. A linmber of topical events are Included In the latest Pathe Gazette, and some strikingly fine- views from Cairo were thrown on the screen. Mr .lohn Fuller contributed two songs In his best style, ami delivered n lceturette reviewing" Incident* In connection with the recent libel action Pullor v. "Triad." The programme will be repeated this week. LYRIC THEATRE.

Beautiful scenery, exquisitely coloured, formed the setting for an Interesting story —"The Heritage"—which, wae toltf p!ctorianS- at the 'Lyric Theatre. The picture, produced by Pathe artists, introduces some fine views in and about Nice (Prance). The storyv hinges on the will of tie late Count Heautcrln, a French arletocrat. Two unscrupulous relatives determine to defeat the ends of justice, aud part of their plan of action Is that one of them Is to marry Carlatlo Burnato. to whom the deceased gentleman's huge fortune has been beUueatJied. The glri, however, as has been the case before and ehice, loves another, and in the end the plotters are discovered and disgraced. A number of Interesting topical views were included in the latest Issue of the Gaunioiu Gazette. Scenes lh and about Sngadine were followed with interest, and some magnificent scenery in the gorges of the .Vude (France) were also much appreciated. The peculiarities of Professor .Xiitt, a vegetarian, caused many people not a little trouble, though it Is shown at times that he has his uses. "The Stronger Sex" is a drama with an unusual ending- Two most amusing pictures wore "A Double Wedding" and "PatJc the Cowboy." The programme win be repeated to-night. ■ ; LEYS ISSTITOTB CONCERT. A popular concert was given in the Leys Institnte last night in aid of the funds ot the Ponsonby Literary and Debating Socletv. The hall was literally packed, and the performance was manifestly thoroughly enjoyed. Songs were given by 'Miss M. ■Secccmrbe, wiio was encored , for "My Dear Soul." Her other contribution was "Kashmiri Song." Miss G. Macdonald tang "Where My Caravan Has Rested," and Mt \rthur Rlpley was encored for his number. Mr Horace Stebbing sang "One Flag,. One IhTone." Songs were also contributed !>y Mr J. Webster and Mr K. Phillips. Mr Rayncr White gave three humorous gongs. "W3ien I Was a Boy At School." "The Irish Orchestra," and "Chin, Chin, Chinaman." Miss F. Lury "was recalled , for a dramatic recital, and' Sir Thomas Harri* gave "The Coward" in fine style, tavin? to submit to a double encore, "On the Stairs" and , '"So Was 1" Betas: the items given. The instrumental selections were a 'cello solo, "Romance: Sans Parde," by Mr V. Neels, for which he was deservedly •encored, two comet solos by Mr Seymour, "The 'Lost Chord" and "Alice, Where Art Thou," n fliitp solo by Mr Tuck, aud Miss .lessie Webster played on the piano "Prelude iv C Minor" (Chopin), "Shadow Dance" (Mac-Donald), and "Romance" (Sileluls). PICTURE PLACES. The Queen's Theatre continues to attract largo patronage to each of its "continuous" sessions, and particular attention is juat now'being paid to the thrilling picture drama, "Ha,d She But Known." This deals with a most exciting train smaeh, and the film is a fine specimen of cinematography. The remarkable Gaumoutfllm, "Fate 'and Fortune," is proving very popular at the Globe Theatre, where several ■sessions are held daily. The story is intensely dramatic. The fate consists of the wrecking of a train, and the fortune attaches to a would-be passenger who missed it. Other interesting pictures are also screened. ROYAL RINK. The roll of tile skates continues at tncrrv pace at the Royal Ittnk, Khyber Pass, and

KING GEOKOE THEATRE. The selection cf pictures screened yesterday at the Kins Uoorsc- Theatre was naltV I lip to the recent high standard. The star I film, "At Old Fort Dearborn," In two reels •is a reali"tl« Indian drama, taken from a. p.igc in American history In the year 181* "Muck I'urfrldgo," accompanied by hk daughter. "Slaglnj? Bird," visit "Captain H<-:.M" at tlw fort. A dissolute soldier "IlawliiiF," it:s;ilt3 the Indian girl. l[4 Incite* the Indians to. attack the white men. Th.- captain and wife are can-tnri-tl. Suit nrp assisted to escape by "SingIng I.ird, who Is wounded. The supportluz pictures are all good subject* NKV.-TON PICTURE PALACE. .ywtou Plctnro Palace at yestera«iv s gel 9ion» The iPiKlinr item -was a drama, "six o-plock. v.-hich featured the pomjlar actor, . Maurice ( ostello. "God of Gold" was : , strong dramr-tle novelty, while "The Latent [ sSpark •• proved n stimulating Western . drama, tliigff! with a delightful elonu-it of , roainncp. "Wl)jr Ton Should Kill That . F!v" was both Interesting' and Instruction , The humorous part o£ the programme was . well provMetl for.