AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14496, 26 October 1912, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

OSCAR ASOHE—L-IL.S BKAYTON | Monday night next will signa'.iso the initial appearance- in CiiribUlmrch of tJio famous Shakespearian artists, Mr Otoar Aschc- nnd .Miss Lily Brayton, and Uio : iirst production here ot tlio stupendous Oriental dramatic spectacle, "Kismet." Tlio interest taken in both theso events has boon deuionstraud in a marked degree at the box office, where there lias been a reninrkabio demand for seats. Tho pans for tho livo representations of "Kismet ' will bo on view at Milncr and Thompson's until noon to-day, and •afterwards seats may be selected at tho Toy Uαvo Cafe, wliero tickets for tlio ear.y door gallery can also bo purchased. So much has been read and heard ot Mr Oscar Arches splendid characterisation of tho beggar, Hajj, in "Kismet," that playgoers are looking forward to a great artistic treat. Miss Lily Brayton has been described as ono of tho loveliest women who has over graced tho stage. Added to this sho possesses that wonderful asset called personal magnetism. Tho play is produced by Mr Oscar Asche, Mr C. B. Weitmaootfc is . general manager for Oscar Ascho and Lily Brayton, Mr F. W.vnne-Jonc* is musical director, Mr Fritz Russell stage- manager, Mr M. J. Covcrdalo is ohi-ef mechanist, and Mr Harold Ashton is manager for J. C. Williamson, Ltd. Mr Ascho and Mias Brayton will arrive from Wellington to-niorrow. They will come up from Lyttelton in their own motor car. ORECHE ANd"kLVDERGARTEN FESTIVAL. Tho festival promoted by tho Christchurch Creche- and Kindergarten Association was continued at tho Thcatm Royal last night before another crowded house. Bishop Grimes, in opening tho evening, said the members of tho Association deserved tho very best thanks for tho earnest manner in which they had thrown themselves into tho work which" camo as such a boon to hardworking mothers and helpless babes. Tho programme, which was a most enjoyablo one, and heartily appreciated, consisted of a maypole dance by tho Phillipstown School infants; butterfly song by tho East Christch'iroh pupils, sailor's hornpipe by Miss McDonald's pupils, lantern drill by Miss Grand's pupils, whisp danco by iMiss Adams's pupils, hoop drill by the Sydenha.n School pupils, -doll dance by Miss Saunders's pupils, flower drill by tho Convent High School girls, topical song by the St. A'bans boys, a Dutch chorus in which Mirses Lezard and Richardson took the solos, spring danco l>y the St. Albans pupils, a "Ten Little diggers" item by the South belt School boys, Irish jig by Miss Heritage's pupils, drill by Mr Tankard's pupils, ccotumc sf>n«j, "Caller Herrin'," by tho West Christchurch (School pirls, "Japloo Babies'' by tho Sydenham School girls, "Suffragettes" by tho Sydenham School boys, and a- pieretto danco by the Sydenham School girls. Tliis: afternoon-and to-night tho festival will bo continued. I . OPERA HOUSE. Tlio Fuller-Brennan Vaudeville Company appeared at the Opera House last night, and repeated the current programme to the entire satisfaction of the audience. To-night the programme will be repeated tjr the last time, and on Monday nignt tho weekly change will.be made. FULLER 7 S~PICTURES. I Fuller's Pictures attracted another ! crowded attendance of spectators to the Colisscum last night Tho pictures will be shown, again this afternoon and to-night. ■ * WEST-HAYWART> •PICTURES. His Majesty's Theatre was again crowded last night, when . the WestHayward Pictures were repeated. Tho same films will be screened, this afternoon and to-night. GLOBE PICTURES. The Globe Pictures wero again well patronised yesterday, tho new films proving most attractive. The p.ctures will bo shown again to-day, from noon till 10.30 p.m. SYDENHAM PICTURES. A satisfactory attendance witnessed the final presentation of the current programme at the Empire Theatre last night. The following pictures will be screened at to-day's change:—"Tho Black Cat," ''The Fisherman's Sacrifice," and "Visit to Kerwin, Tunis, ' "A Caso of Explosives," "A Black Hand Victim," '-Tontolini, a Conquering Hero," "Rowen," "The Armouid's Daughters," and "The Playwright." There will be a special cbilaren'i> matinee, when "Little Red Riding Hood" will bo screened.

OLYMPIA RINK. Tho Olympla Rink was well .attended at tho various sessions yesteruay, particularly in the evenaig, when an exhibition of fancy skating was given. Today the Rink will bo open from 10 to 12. '2.30 to 5, 5.15 to 7, and 7.30 to 10 p.m.

HUGAND'S WONDER SHOW. At tho King's Theatre on Thursday next, October 31st, a well-known magician, Ching Sung Loo, and' his at&istants, will open a season in the worldfamed act, "A ISight in a Chinese' Palace." Seventy minutes in the second part of the programme is given to this act, and they are described _as seventy minutes in wonderland. Not a word is spoken, yet the audience is said to be held spellbound by the marvels shown them. Trick after trick, illusion- after illusion, follow each other in rapid succession, and the audience has hardly time to wonder how it is done when another marvel is sprung upon thorn. In the first part Mugand will perform his great rifle feat and give an exposition cf sleight-of-hand tor which he is world-famed, being, acknowledged as one of the peers of his arofecston An exhibition of tho lack art will also be given, tho items new to New Zealand audiences. Miss Myra Errington will also appear in her novelty musical act, which has received great praise. Prices, box plan, and day sales aro advertised.

THE W'AIXONI ZOO. A small menagerie arrived at Lyttelton yesterday morning by tlio Maitai from Sydney. It comprised a number of animals obtained from the Sydney "Zoo," and imported by Messrs Bickerton Bros, for their growing collection at Wainoni Park. The menagerie comprised two bears, two kangaroos, two wallabies, two rat kangaroos, two lomurs, two marmosets, two iguanas, and two African cranes. One of the bears is from Japan, and the other is from the Malay Pcnin-

sula; tho lemurs canio nnn% from Madagascar, and tff mosets, which aro pretty little lnbies wore, of course, bied in 1 I* , , lia. Mr liickerton, wno tooV chafed tho menagerie on arrival, inionSS* ' reporter that there was nlroaS** ' - nucleus of a fine Zoo at Wainmu t*' ' nquanum had been constructed at UP •' noni. and with the new shipment !j ''' animals and birds would bo opea tti uT . ■ public on Monday next. w »*» \ The balloon ascent on Labour Di» ii' ' Wmnoni Park will take place in tC afternoon, and Captain Jonassen |v - Danish aeronaut, expects to- sdUt?6000ft before rolrnsinß his paraS At ni-ht there will be a Breworle jj"" play, preceded by a programme oE tures and an open-air concert. A band will be in attendance day »2 '' night. Picnickers are reminded t£t I hot water Mill be supplied to nil fn« ' of charge. Trams for Wainoai W i Broadway's. ■ MUNICIPAL ORGAN RECITAL,. I A "Wagner-Schumann" orsau reciy' ■ will bo given by Dr. Brndthaw, (Ju Organist, in His Majesty's Thcstro to, - morrow, at 8.30 p.m. During the n>. - cital the St. Albans Methodist Clufe-' «»*.l sing tlte nnthems "Oh! how able are Thy Dwellings" an , ! ji Spirit." and tho hymn "Como- DnU Mo yo ,Weary." " ■ . KING'S THEATRE. ' , Tho King's Theatre will be opeotj '- on Monday niplit, and pictures wflj v shown continuously from 6.30 till 10 Sp.iu.