AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13719, 28 April 1910, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

PATHE PICTCRBS.

Tho very excellent programme of the Path© Pictures was repeated very successfully last night at His Majesty's Theatre. "Beautiful Venice.'' '*TheC<*nvict," "Tho Indian Runner's Romance." and tbe other scenes constituting the programme were all well received. Tonight the same pictures will again bo f-hibited, and on Saturday a matinee will be given in the Alexandra Hall.

THEATRE ROYAL

The popularity with a large section oi the public of anything eonneci.<xl with the career of notorious criminals seems little short of astonishing. Last night every part ot the Theatre Royal was filled to overflowing when the pictorial representation of the exploits or the Kelly Gang was exhibited. The various phases of their career was set forth in a number of picture*, all of which seemed to meet with the approval of the audience. In addition, a number of varied subjects, scenic, dramatic, and humorous, were also exhibited. The same bill will be given this evening, when the season will close.

WEST'S PICTURES

The current programme of pictures at the King's Tneatro was finally given last night." Ail the different scenes, particularly those of the Scouts, and the charming coloured one, "A Visit to Japan," were well received. To-night the usual change will be made. 'J he principal now pictures will include ■'Cleopatra." in which Madame Madolicne Roche is seen in the title role; "The Cloister's Touch," •Cupid and tho Motor Boat.'' "Scenes on the Ilawkesbury River," another of the Australian series, and several scenic pictures. There will also be a good budget of humorous subjects. The orchestra will play the overture "Nabucodonosor." and "The Anvil Chorus" from Tl Trovatore." At the Saturday matinee each stout will be presented with a copy of the ''Dominion Scout."

FULLER'S PICTURES

Tho final presentation of the current programme of Fuller's Pictures at the Colosseum was .given last night very successfully. To-night there will be a change of programme, the most notable of the new pictures being 'The Duke's Plan," "Cupid nndi a Motor Boat," "The Cloister's Touch." "Brooklyn Navy Yard, U.S.A.,°' "Foolshead Chief Reporter," "After the Snowstorm," "A Triumphant Hero," and "Imatia Rapids in Finland." The usual matinee will be given on Saturday. .

'THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY."

Mr George Willoughby's new English Comedy Company will make their first appearance here at tho Theatre Royal ■to-morrow evening, under the- auspices of Messrs Meynell and Clarke, in the f.ircical comedy by Wcedon Grossmith, 'The Night of th© Party." In addition to Mr Geo. Willoughby tho company includes Misses Mab Paul, the principal 'who. appeared in roles with some of tho leading actors in London, Amy Willard, Violet Paget, Messrs David Jones, the principal come" dian. selected for the part by Mr Grossmith, Hugh C. Buckler, Arthur Cornell and others. The plan of'reserved seats is now o£_n at the Dresden.

ORGAN RECITAL

following programme will be played by Dr. Bradshaw at the organ recital to be given in His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday next, the 30th instant, at 2.45 (W.m.: —Two organ pieces, Op. 22 (Niels W. Gade), '(a) Moderate in F major, (b) Allegretto in C major; Andantino from the Symphony, "The Power of Sound" (Spohr); -- Curfew (Horsman); Grand Fantasia in F. minor for th© organ (Motart); Act iii., scenes -1 and 2, from the opera "Tannhauser" (Wagner); Funeral March of a Marionette (Gounod); Offertoire in A major, Op. 35, No. 5 (Lefebit-re Wely).

OPERA HOUSE.

~. There was a large attendance at the Opera House last evening, when th© Empire Vaudeville Company again appeared with great success. .*■ The Crottons, in their gladiatorial act, pleased the. audience ■ greatly, and received a most hearty reception. The Klimos, who • give an i ntere§t ing athletic tv m, were ate© well received. The other artists all provided excellent turns, which met. with*th© appreciation of those present. The same programme will bo repeated this evening.