AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14524, 28 November 1912, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

MR O'KEEFFE'S CONCERT. A programme of music of a high order was arranged for Mr Clifford O'Keeffe's farewell concert, brother and sister, both prize-winners of distinction in .New Zealand competitions, contributing the largest share with pronounced success. Mr O'Keeffe possesses a very good voice of great range, skilfully used, with a line ring in height and depth, though not quito equal yet in all positions. Ho was trained by a master, in whose schooling musicianly interpretation and careful enunciation are features of prominence. Especially the "Vulcan's Song," by Gounod, and the Handel Aria, were sung with good effect and taste. As the best of all may be named, however, Cherry's "Will O' tho Wisp," being his most spirited and finished performance. Miss Cissio O'Keeffe has made good progress since her previous appearance: tho voice, a true contralto, has acquired more roundness of tone, is well equalised, and she sings with taste and feeling. Mallinson's fine song, as well as tho lovely "Still as the Night," by Bohm, and "Melisande in tho Wood," were equally deserving of praise, and the aria from Saint-Saens' "Samson and Delilah" came also very near the same standard. Mr Sydney Perry introduced himself to favourable notice with Hatton's "To Anthea," his organ proving pleasing and likely to improve in volume and manipulation. Mr Ernest Empson piayed with his usual artistic thoroughness the evergreen ballad in A flat by Chopin, and very beautifully the charming "Gavotte Antique," by Sgambati. He also took part in a movement from the C Minor Trio for piano, violin and 'cello, by Max Bruch, in conjunction with Messrs Buchanan and Bonnington. excellently played : and in Widor's Serenade, in which all three strove to surpass each other in warmth of expression. With a fine breadth of tone, and with admirable taste and feeling, Mr Vere Buchanan contributed three violin soli, tho "Romanco," by Centola, and Bohm's transcription, coming "first in order. Mr Cbas. E. Spencer accompanied the songs, not all with equal merit, but not a few had been carefully prepared, and with good taste.

QUEENS THEATRE

The Queen's Theatre was well patronised yesterday, and tho programme of Messrs MacMahon and Edwards's Continuous Pictures, including tho powerful dramatic film "Salambo," was thoroughly enjoyed. Tho same programme will be screened to-day and this evening for the last time, the usual complete change of. programme being announced for tomorrow.

WEST-HAYWARD PICTURES

The; current programme of WestHayw'ard' Pictures, including "Tho Charge of tho Light Brigade," and "The British Army Manoeuvres" was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last night. The same films will be screened to-night.

FULLER'S PICTURES.

At the Colosseum last night a large audience witnessed, • and was well pleased with, the programme of Fuller's Pictures. To-night the m'dweek change of programme will be screened, the new films including: — "Niagara Falls," "Romance of the Border,"-."Gaumont Graphic," "Manufacture of Walking-Sticks," "The Rivals," "The Sun> Eclipse," "Cet,'tego bo R'eika,n" "CJaptnred - by Bedouins,'» "Wonkey's Wager," "At Springs of Dalalt," "The Old Stage Coach," and "The Interrupted Elopement." ..•■■■-

GLOBE PICTURES

At Globe Continuous Pictures yesterday there were large attendances, and the programme was much enjoyed. To-day a new programme will 'bo screenedj and will include the following:—"ln Robespierre's Time (a drama of the French Revolution), "Wanted, A . Sister" (vitagraph comedy)} "Austmlian Gazette," "A Pilgrimage to Mount Fuji" (scenic). In the evening, and on Friday and Saturday, during the hours- the Theatre "is open, there will be screened a cinematograph representation of Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice"— a film produced by Pathe Freres. The production has won praise from the Press of Australia. A running commentary of the play will be given ty Mr Walter Breamer.

OPERA HOUSE

The Brennan-Fuller Vaudeville Company appeared to a large audience at tlie Opera House last night, and the programme was thoroughly enjoyed. To-night the same programme will be submitted.

SYDENHAM PICTURES,

A complete change of programme takes place to-night at the Empire Theatre. "The Charge of the Light Brigade" is a wonderful picture describing tho historical event. "Lancaster Park School Sports,' taken by our special operator, is a local him ot particular interest. "Military Manoeuvres at Home," "The Wooing of Handlome Dan," "The Trianons," "His Setting Sin," "The Caspian Sea," a_.d "Wiffles as Ch.mist" complete a list highly entertaining, amusing, and instructive.

MR ALFRED WORSLEY'S CONCEPT. Elsewhere in this issue, attention w drawn to the fact as the programme of Mr Alfred W'orsley's concert?™ -he Choral Hall to-night, starts with the Ceasarl ranch sonata for violin and piano, patrons are asked lo be in their seats by eight o'clock. Tho booking has been large, and a kirje houso o is expected. Miss Louise Croucher Mrs Gower Burns, Dt. BradsJiaw, and the Christohurch Quartet will assist Mr Worsley. Ihe programme appeared in last Saturday's fsS?,and the Box Plan is at Messrs Milner and Thompson s.

GLEE AND MADRIGAT. SOCIETY. The Christchurch Glee and Madrigal Society give their third concert in tho Choral Hall on December oth. l%e. soloists will be Mrs Gower Burns Miss Ethel Johnson, and Mr Leslie Fleming. The box plan opens at Milner and Thompson's next Monday.