AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14522, 26 November 1912, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

WEST HAYWARD PICTURES. "Tho Charge of the Light Brigade" was the principal picture screened at the weekly change of programme of the West-Hayward Pictures at His Majesty's Theatre last night. The film is a lengthy one, and depicts vividly and realistically the incidents of the famous charge of the noble six hundred. The details are marvellously worked out, and the climax of the picture was most stirriug. It is rarely that such a satisfactory presentment of an historical event has been so artistically portrayed, and the film is one that shows to wliat a stato of perfection the art of cinematography has been brought. Tho other pictures were well selected. "The Light of St. Bernard" was a dramatic study, which showed how the villainous plot of the wreckers was nullified by the assistance given by the light. A very fine series illustrated the recent manoeuvres of the British Army. It included five pictures of his "Majesty the King, of the troops on the march ; of the cyclists' scouts, and of a stirring cavalry brush with outposts. "The Sisters Amelia" presented a very interesting vaudeville turni and a beautiful scenic series was "The Trianons," depicting the beautiful palace erected by Louis XIV. of France. Tho pictures of the children's sports held on Lancaster Park last Saturday were most interesting, and the large audience present followed them with the keenest interest and enjoyment. The comedy and humorous pictures wero well-chosen. To-night tho same films will bo shown.

GLOBE PICTURES

The new programme of Globe Continuous Pictures screened yesterday was witnessed and greatly enjoyed by large audiences. The principal film was a spirited dramatic representation of the well-known heroic story of Jim Bludso, based on Colonel Hay's stirring poem. The incidents shown were most realistically acted, and the film, from beginning to end, was greatly appreciated. Another film which'was received with great favour depicted the acrobatic acts of the Tiny Town troupe, which recently visited Christchurch. The clever feats performed by these little people were faithfully reproduced, and proved most interesting. The very fine film delineated a number of events at the children's sports at Lancaster Park last Saturday aroused great enthusiasm. The marching of the cadets, the physical exercises of the boys and girls, and tho pictures of the athietic events, were all excellent, and evoked much applause. To-day and this evening the same films will be screened.

OPERA HOUSE.

Variety was tho keynote of the vaudeville entertainment provided for a largo audience at tho Opera House last night. Tho first portion of tho programme enabled tho talented Grotesques to amuse the audience with song and story, and they provided a bright selection of musical numbers which evoked warm applause. Leonard Nelson is in tho zenith of his popularity, and at the conclusion of a treble encore the aildience behaved like Oliver Twist and asked for moro. Tho Cliff Quartet serios and dancers were pleasing, and Joe Gilbert kept the audience in a happy mood. The Anderson Trio made their first appearance, and their club swinging, contortion acts, and several acrobatic feats went to produce one of the best items in the programme. Appreciation continues to follow in the wake of Les Bow, who provides an interesting exhibition of trick cycling and grotesque tumbling, and varies the acrobatic phase of his performance by introducing pretty dances and bright musical numbers. The programme will be presented to-night. -

FULLER'S PICTURES

There was a largo and appreciative audience at the Colosseum last flight to witness tho bi-weekly change of programme of Fuller's Pictures. "Cheese Making in New Zealand.'* and "On the Bosphorus" vied with each other in greatest interest, and "The Charge of the Light Brigade" was also watched with appreciative attention. Iweedledum once moro entertained tho audience with his struggles, with a tap, and "Getting Rid of Trouble" was also productivo of much laughter. Other pictures making up an excellent rft*o■sTrK nm o I™™" 1 * the North Woods," 'Th Q Cats' Cup Final," "The KiAg Fisher," "Officer Murray," "Target Practice U.S.A. Navy," %__ Bh,ds< and 'He must Have a Wife." During the evening the orchestra some very attractive musical items. evening ogrammo ™ U ** this

QUEEN'S THEATRE «+ + £ eW A ct of ,P ic tures will be screened * * c J*™*** Theatre, Hereford Salambo, and is founded on tho famous novel by Gustave Flaubert. It is an Ambrosio" film, and is said to be a very fine example of moving picture photography. The famous tragedy o| Salambo" deals with incidents in the early history of Carthage, the period of the story being about tho year 240 B.C. The authors of the picture claim that it is historically correct to the slightest detail. The rest of the programme will consist of up-to-date pictures.

SYDENHAM PICTURES

The new programme at the Empire Theatre was witnessed by a large number of patrons. Pride of place was given the star drama, "A Cruel Fate," depicting scenes of an unkind fato which pursued aninnocent woman. A Vitagraph drama, "The Light of St. Bernard," merited the applause it gained. Other items were:—"Gaumont Graphic," "Love and Boxing," "Difficult Travelling," "Gazette," "Sisters Amelia and Leonora," and "Won at High Tide." The programme was highly entertaining, and will be repeated to-night.

CHRISTCHURCH MUSICAL UNION

To-night at His Majesty's Theatre the Alusical Union will give its fourth concert of the season. The orchestra will nlay "King Stephen" overture (Beethoven), "Ballet Music" (Lassen), "Alarch of the Boyards" (Halvorsen), Larghetto from Beethoven's Second Symphony, and the accompaniment to Mendelssohn's Concerto in G Minor, the solo of which will be played by Aliss Rima Young. The Allegro Brilliante and Un Poco Lnrgamente movements of Schumann's Quintet will be played by the lady members of the orchestra. Aliss Eva Pascoe will be the violinist on this occasion. Airs Lawford Reeves the vocalist, and the concert will be under the direction of Air W. S. King. TJke box plan will be on view to-day at Alilner and Thompson's, where a* few good seats are still to be obtained.

TUG-OF-WAR CONTESTS.

To-morrow evening is the opening night of Aiessrs Hayward's Tug-of-war at the Olympia Rink, Hereford street. Iho competitions are for the Championship of Canterbury in Tug-of-War, and include heavy and middle-weight. Mr *. A. Hornibrook (the manager) reports that the entries are thoroughly representative, and that each team has a large following of enthusiastic supporters. The Olymoia Rink mil be specially ventilated for the occasion, and the public are promised an exciting evenings sport under comfortable conditions.