AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14407, 15 July 1912, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL,

The Wykeham-Nable Farce Comedy Company closed their Christchurch. season with a, reproduction of "The Belle of Newport."' kersand's"minstrels. Two entertainments wero given in tho Kiug'« Theatre on Saturday by K«sand's Minstrels, and both wore very ; largely attended. The minstrels present n progrnmmo which, contains some agreeable novelties, as well as quite a number of old favouritee. The concerted singing is very artistically done, and ono would wish that tho minstrels would give more of it. The company appear again this evening. The minstrels, with their band, will parade tho principal streets to-day. starting ot 12.30. The company will play at Timaru on Friday and Saturday. OPERA HOUSE. Tho vaudeviilo programme at the Opera House on Saturday was appreciatively received by a large- audience. This evening a new programme will bo presented, and several new artists will appear. The Dolinos, who aro wire walkers, will appear under special en- . gagement. Their work is said to bo exceptionally good. Harry Elliott, comedian and novelty dancer, will also make his first appearance. Marguerite and Hanleyv the Brooklyns, and several other popular artists," will also give bright and entertaining turns. The proprietary announces the appearance shortly of Miss Beaumont Collins, of the London West End Company. GLOBE "PICTTRES. The Globe Picture Theatre continues on its way serenely, and is catering for an increasing number of patrons. The «ow programme to bo screened to-day . from noon to 10.30 p.m. will include: — "The Victim of Circumstantial Evidence." "The Diamond Rose." '•Shades of Winter," '"'Boys of tho Revolution," "Tho Mosquito." "Their First Kidnapping Case," '"Tho Joker's Mistake,"' etc. FULLER -sTICTUR ES. Tho Colosseum entertainments on Saturday were largely attended, and the aunionco thoroughly enjoyed the screening of somo fine pictures. Tho new programme to bo presented this ovening includes:—"Tho Indian Massacre" (a sensational cowboy drama). "Oasis in the Sahara," "Reformation of Kid Hogan" (a fine dramatic). "Bor-. deaux to Paulliac" (a scenic study), "Is - Lifo Expensive?" "Tbo Physician's Honour,"' and several other dramatic and comedy studies. WEST-HAYWARD PICTURES. Tho programme of pictures shown at His Majesty's Theatro on Saturday delighted largo audiences, tho films being of excellent quality. Tho now pro- - gramme to bo submitted this ovening has many attractions. There is a fino picture of hydroplane and motor-boat competitions at Monaco between a French hydroninnist and motor-boats. "Winter in Engadino" (scenic), "The Dormouse" (natural history), "A Story of the Circus," "Tho Australian Gazette," "Tho Banker's Daughter," and other films will also bo shown. OLYMPIA~RINK.. ' Roller skating retains its placo as a popular* pastime, and tho Olympia Rink was on Saturday tho rendezvous for n gay crowd of devotees. This evening "will he distinguished by the first appearance of Athos and Read, who are described as phenomenal skaters. Reports from other centres indicate that they have a list of skating accomplisnm'enta which support their claim, and their turn should be well worth seeingMadam Read is described as one of tho finest laney skaters ever hcon in th* l . colonies, and Athos is billed as a trick and sensational skater and champion chair jumpei. SYDENHAM PICTURES. There was a bumper house ut. Empire Theatro on Saturday. night,, when a first-class programme of .pic- . tures'was screened. The dramatic studies were especially good, and were i from the latest and most approved makera. • "The Sheriff's Decision," * vitagraph masterpiece, is .a story .fall of human interest. The comedy pu> tures were well selected. Other filmi" screened were as follow:—"The Female of the Species, 1 ' ""Warwick Chronicle," "Willie Dislikes . his -New Gorernoss," "An Official Mission," "Mrs Carter* Necklace," etc. To-night Signer Mar-, tin-sngo will appear in his musical drama "The Unemployed Musician.,' 1 : in which he will sing an illustrated Bong entitled ''Will. Mr Soul Pass Through Old Ireland?" Thero will be ■ no advance in pr.ces. ■ ■ ' , . MISS MARGARET COOPER.: '■". Miss Margaret Ccopcr, whoso season , „ at the Theatre Royal will comment ." next Thursday, comes to ■us well' > heralded. Her record of six yctm At tho Palnce Thv-atre in th© We6t End of London sneak* for itself, and to most visiiors to London, the name,of-Mar-garet Cooper conveys nt onoo laughter nnd entertainment. .Her personality; her training and knowledge of music, her high sense of humour and insight into human nature, make the songs she -. gives items never to be forgotten. Miss Cooper has a collection of autographed photograph*; of Royalty, of which abo. is justly proud,' a* it comprise* most' of the crowned heads and their families who havo visited London in the last ■ six years, and who have been entertained by her other in tho theatre or .- in "At homos" In Australia Miss Cooper has repeated her London successes, and the newspapers speak in high terms of the artist. The season in Christ church is lim'tcd to ninenights.' A company of artists, each a spacialist, will appear with Miss CooperThe box plans open at the Dresden nfc nine o'clock this morning. WEST END HALL. This evening, in the Wes z End Hall. Miss Cowan will give tho first of a 'series of weekly readings and recitations from the poets. A programme of selected items will be-given, and Mr V.". J. Snlkcld, th? well-known baritone, will fing. SONG AND PIANOFORTE RECITAL. Tho pupil*, cf Mrs Mead and Mr Empson are to give a song and pianoforte recital in the" "Theatre Royal on • Wednesday evening next. An excellent programme of instrumental and voral items has been prepared, and includ"? contributions by Mrs .Mead and Mr Empson. •