AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14474, 1 October 1912, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

ST-HAYWARD PICTURES, o was no lack of variety in the ogramme. of West-Hayward Picscreened at His Majesty's c last night, and witnessed by audience. The films were excelselected, and the frequent apshowed that they were much ap,ed by the audience. '-The Porr Lady Anne" was decidedly out general run of picture dramas, ifolded two romantic love 6tories. 1 ting, costuming, and set:ing dtnirable. Another dramatic film, ie Reign of Terror," was also .able for the attention to detail nme and sefcbing, and the story d was an interesting one. "Cowmd R/<bkins" was an exciting well acted and somewhat leis than films of this character are- usually. In "Love Unconquerable" the comedy was supplied by Max Linder, and did not violently overstep the probabilities. Noteworthy were the ekating scenes and the Swiss scenery. "Ma and Dad" was a typical American comedy film. The Australasian Pathe Gazette contained a number of interesting pictures of recent events in Australia. A pleasing industrial film depicted the planner in which pottery is made in Borneo, and "In the Black Sea" was a splendid study of wave effects. The humorous pictures were "Polidor Betrothed" and "A Cold and its Cure." The orchestral selections which accompanied the pictures wore very appropriate. To-night the same programme will be repeated in the King's Theatre. His Majesty's being otherwise engaged.

OPERA HOUSE

The change of programme at the Opera House last night attracted a crowded attendance, and the entorta~inment provided by the Fuller-Bren-nan Company was much enjoyed. Two new artists, Austen and Mayne, niade their first appearance, .and presented a turn which was featured by revolving ladder and aerial work, and which earned for them the hearty applause of those present. Jack Straw, the Drury lane panto, comedian, sang a new budget of comedy character songs, and received a great hearing, being recalled again and again. Maurice Chenoweth, tenor, who was formerly with the Westminster Glee Singers, again delighted the audience with his songs, his selections including "Bonny Mary of Argyle" and "Two Eyes °f Grey." Barnes and West put on a Laughable comedy satire, "The Village Cut-up," in which was introduced the country bumpkin and the show girl. Miss May Lewis sang a couple of new serio songs acceptably, and the Four Gresham Girls sang and danced most charmingly. Other good items were contributed by Doris Royal, Arthur Staoey, Arthur Morley, and Elsie Bates. To-night .the same bill will bo given.

COLOSSEUM

The new programme presented at Fuller's Pictures last night included a number of excellent items, which delighted a large audience. A remarkable film is "The Ship and the Lion," in which smugglers, mutineers, and escaped lions form the principal sensations. In this very thrilling film, a number of wild beasts are shipped to Europe under the charge of a girl, Jeannette. and another lion-tamer. The captain of the boat and the lion-tamer both fall in love with Jeannette, who favours the captain. The crew, incited by the jealous lover, mutiny, and tho girl and the captain escape after releasing the lions and firing the ship. Another picture which stands quite apart from the general run of films is "Man's Genesis," which depicts in a realistic manner tho somewhat turbulent domesticity of a cave-dwelling couple in the Stone Age. Conceivably this vein may be worked further with profit,.and it is quite within the bounds of possibility that the palaeolithic picture will yet come to rival tho cowboy 6r the Bed Indian film in popularity. Other good items are the dramas "The Sunset Gun," "An Indian and Summer," the comedies "Amorous Arthur," "Polidor Betrothed," and "The Runaways," also "Making Brilliant Signs," "Italian Artillery," and the instructive and interesting study of "Crayfish."

GLOBE PICTURES.

The continuous picture entertainment at the Globe Theatre was well patronised yesterday. Many fine films wero included in the new programme, and each item was accorded a hearty reception. One of the best dramatic films was entitled "The Ship of the Lions," in which was depicted a stirring story with unusual incidents. The scenes in "The Last of the Mohicans," a pretty Indian romance, were excellently worked up, and the tale was told in an interesting manner. "Tho Marked Dollar" also attracted general attention with its sensational episodes.' The comedy films were a diverting selection, and caused a good deal of laughter. There was originality in "An Indian Summer," an A.B. comedy. The balance of the films were also interesting, and well np to the standard. The theatre will be open to-day from noon till 10.30 p.m.

SYDENHAM PICTURES

There was a satisfactory attendance at the Empire Theatre last evening to witness tW current programme. The principal picture, "Judas," met with special favour. There will be a complete change of programme to-morrow night.

OLYMPIARINK

The Olympia Rink was again well patronised yesterday, especially at the learners' session. The rink will be open at the usual hours to-day.

"SINBAD THE SAILOR."

The latest pantomime extravaganza, "Sinbad the Sailor," is on all sides admitted to bo exceedingly bright, full of action and gaiety, and replete with beautiful and elaborate spectacles. It is said that there is more dependence upon action and comedy than there has l>een in some pantomimes of recent years, the "book" being smarter. No opportunity for picturesque display is allowed to "pass unused. Briskness and merriment run through the whole performance, which from first to last is credited with being a thoroughly satisfying entertainment. Th Q . mus,c * s said to be more than ordinarily tuneful, and includes songs, sentimental and comic, and many choruses which invariably como into immediate favour. The tiiumph claimed for Sinbad is its scenio beauty. One gorgeous scene with a beantifnl ballet gives -way to another beautiful scene and beautiful ballet. One clever turn is succeeded bY another. The comedy element is also claimed to be a fine asset in the general success. . Mr Pip Powell, the new comedian, nailing from Drury Lane, Is credited with being the best pantomime "dame" that has appeared in Australia. Messrs Drew and Alders and O. E. Lennon also come with good credentials. Misses Florence Imeson and Nell Finnis are already favourites with local audiences. Altogether it would seem that this year's attraction is possessed of an array of clever artists, fine ballets, and graceful marches, several pretty stage settings, a quantity of catchy songs, and some specialty features. Tho box plans for the first six nights of the thirteen nights' season, and first two matinees, will be opened at Milner nnd Thompson's this morning at 8.30. There .will be a matinee every Thursday and Saturday. '._-.'

MUSICAL UNION

The third subscription-concert of the Musical Union will be held in His Majesty's Theatre this evening. The programme, which is of a miscellaneous character, contains come ■ excellent items. The excerpts from the "Tales

of -Hoffman," which proved so successful at the last concert, wilj be repeated l>y request, and a. another item which will be much enjoyed will be "The Last Post," a choral song with instrumental accompaniment. There are still a few good seats, left, -which may be booked at Messrs Milner and Thompson's.