AMUSEMENTS

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14406, 13 July 1912, Page 13

AMUSEMENTS

xCERSANDS MINSTRELS. A large audience assmeblcd at the King's 'inoatre last oveuiua to hear the second performance of Kcrsand's Minstrels. For some unexplained reason the curtain did not rise till 8.15, but when things «ot they certainly went with a «witig, and applause was frequent and The minstrels certainly appear to havo won the approval of Christchurch theatre-goers. Of the short reason only four more ' nights remain, and therefore, to meet the convenience of ladies and children, the management announce a special matineo for this afternoon at 2.30.

ORGAN RECITAL

The entire programme at His Majesty's last night consisted of Lohengrin numbers, again, as often before, proving their undiminished popularity. The orchestral selections were particularly effective, and earned warm applause. Dr. Bradshaw infused a fine spirit into tho Introduction to tho Third Act, and the melodiously bewitching Bridal Music exhibited taste and refinement as usual under his manipulation. Dramatically and musically of equal power and impressiveness, the Finale to tho First Act found a brilliant interpretation. Tho final Song of Triumph was fully majestic in tho transcription for the organ. The soprano solo i"\ Elsa's Dream and Lohengrin's "Dost Thou Not Breathe" wer<.. also included, but could hardly bear comparison with tho instrumental numbers of the evening.

THEATRE ROYAL,

j "The Belle of Newport" was admirably interpreted by the WykeharnNable Comedy Company at tho Theatre Royal before a large audience. Tho piece was beautifully mounted, and tho dressing and acting wore excellent. This evening tho company close their season in Christchurch, when "The' Belle of Newport" will be repeated.

OPERA HOUSE.

The Brennan-Fuller Vaudeville Company delighted a largo and appreciative audience at the Opera House with the programme' of varied and entertaining items submitted. The company will give the same programme tonight. ~;" '

GLOBE PICTURES

Large audiences witnessed the screening of the now programme of tho Globe Continuous Pictures and worn greatly pleased with it. , To-day andi this evening tho same films will be fchown. ' ■ j

OLYMPIA RINK.

Skating was keenly enjoyed by largo numbers at the different sessions'at the Olympia Kink yesterday. At the evening session the prizes won at the Children's Carnival last week were presented, and the usual special session for.learners took place. To-day the . Rink will'be open at the usual times, and there will be special competitions and attractions for the children. The band will bo in attendance in the evenin £- • . . ■•■.'.• Oα Monday night skaters and tho public generally are - promised an exceptional opportunity to witness the two export roller "skaters, Madam Athos and Mr Percy Read, in tJTeir sensational and artistic skating act.

FULLER'S PICTURES

' The programmo of Fuller's Pictures screened at the Colosseum last night ■n as witnessed and thoroughly enjoyed by a largo audience. The same films will, be screened this afternoon and evening. '.''■•

WEST-HAYWARD PICTURES.

Thorti was a largo audience at His Majesty's Theatre Ipst night, when ■tl.uv current programme of West-Hay-ward's Pictures, was screened and was thoroughly enjoyed. This afternoon ■ and ovciiing the * samefilms will be shown.' ■■"■ ■'•' ..' ' ; *'- ; :: " ; ' : '~' ! " ' : '•' \'•' :

SYDENHAM PICTURES

There' was a satisfactory attendance 'at tho Empire Theatro last night. There will bo a complete change of programme .to-day, and tho usual ''matinoo will be held this afternoon. Oh

Monday-, night tho famous Italian 'cellist and baritone will appear m hia ■ mosical scena, "The Unemployed ■ Musician." Ho will also sing an, illus*trated song, entitled "Will My Soul Pass, Through Old Ireland i"

MISS MARGAIIET COOPER.

. • ''A delightful entertainer!" is how tlio. Wellington papers refer <to Miss Margaret Cooper, whose season opened . to a crowded house, including the Gov- . ernor and Lady Islington, on Wednesday evening. The gifted lady is credited "with charming at onco by her, grace- , ful and artistic methods,'so unlike anything attempted by performers of the , sarao, school who nave her. Miss Cooper captivates her aiidionces with, her culture, refinement, and musical ability.' The variety of songs ,at the piano in which Miss Cooper appeared, enabled, her to display her tnlejnt at the best. Excellent in

pimtcry and brilliant as an accornpan- , ist. with changing facial expression to snit each item, she sang and played on merrily through a programme that, even doubled ns it was, scarcely suf- ' v fiord to appease the desires of those could have listened to much moro of the same attractive fare, The com- ' pany supporting 'Miss Cooper is a compact ono. and gives her strong support." The box plans for Miss Cooper's season nt the Theatre Royal will open at tho Dresden on Monday morning at nine o'clock. The season commences on Thursday, the 18th inst.

SONG AND PIANOFORTE RECITAL.

A concert of considerable interest will bo given on Wednesday next in the Theatre Royal by the pupils of Airs Mend and Mr Etnpson. The instrumental items will consist of concertos, duets for two pianos, nnd solos. The Concerto by Edward Schutt has never before been heard in Christchurch. The Mendelssohn concerto is perhaps ono of the most attractive of those played by concert' pianists. The over-popular '•Marche-Militairo" will be.played by a r,erv young, but more than promising, pupil * The vocal items will consist of some of the best-known arias tor sopranos and contraltos. ''The Toreador" will be by a baritone new to Christchurch, but who has been highly spoken pi in the Wellington papers. Mrs Mead and Mr Ernest Einpson will also contribute items. Mrs Mead singing '•To the Forest." by Tschaikowski, and a serenade by Richard Strauss. Mr Empson, L.lf. A.M., will play "Standchen" ("Hark, Hark, to the Lark"), by Schubert-Liszt. Tho box plan is at the Dresden. .

THE WATSON RECITALS.

For his three farewell recitals in Chrietchurch, Mr Alexander Watson has selected three exceptionally strong programmes. On Tuesday 16th, when the recital will take place in the Theatre Itoyal, he will give a condensation of the leading scenes in "Macbeth" for tho first part, with, in the second part, solections from J. M. Barric, C. Mackay, Bellew and James Payn. On Wednesday, when he will appear in the Choral Hall, the Theatre being otherwise engaged, the entertainment will comprise tae comedy scenes from "Twelfth ■'Night." and selections from Scott, Clark Russell, Calverloy. and others. On Thursday a miscellaneous programme of scenes from "Hamlet," "As You Like It," "Much Ado," with selections from Kipling and Mark Twain will form the last recital.

WEST END HALL

Miss Lucy Cowan intends Riving a .series of weekly readings at the «est End Hall on Monday evenings, and the .first of the series will be given next .Monday evening, when a programme of aiscellkneous selected items will be