AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14667, 16 May 1913, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

ORPHEUS SOCIETY

a flt> Jiwt concert of tho year took place at tao Choral Hall laat ni-Jit, and may be ciasswi as one uf ttie bcbt ever "ivt-it by tuo Orpheus rfocietv ■l'iio ciio;r, obedit-nt to tiio baton, samr with puro intonation ami finer tont> varifty than on former occasions. l to numerically strongest body cf inciuuinK some very pretty voices J-i>nt themselves tinder laudato restraut fairly to tiic balance vll choirmasters hero esperienwj the Wmo aimcnity Oi filling uw inner part-, ami altos ai:d tenors cannot bo foi'nd* v, supply tl,e demand Hut .shortTn numbers as thej- were last n- K ht, bot'i. and the altos, sang very well. Urym un extensive and conservative pro;:ramtii«> ot imrt-sonjis v.«- may « P w. t j „., tho m«*l praiseworthy Sullivan's ••I ush Thro, My l ? !,y," ..»iood Xi K ht, gloved, f.y j» llKmij '..strike thr L.vrp, and Ban«bys "Sweet and }? V 'i . V ?fy - cha , rmia Sb- wero piven hy voicts "Tho Dawn of Day" land tho "Chimes of Oborwesol " tho j sopranos; excelling. TJie best partfcon-< with tho altos as leaders '™™ ': rl -l l! .*« the Clncr and Air Mack'odsmith-K appealing "Breathe .Not llt.s .Naiiif," but in tho combination ot altos, tenors and basses frofa the void always of tho oontrastintreble part. .Mr Macleodsmith ducted ii) his usual quiet and steady way. The choW o f solo vocalists proved to be a fortunate one. Miss Ibbotson's voico is very pretty clear ami pure, and she makes skilful nso , of it. She did not impart tho fire and passion demanded from Meverb'eer's great aria, by which drama tie* primadonnas linvn Ion." been wont to distinwwh themselves, although in other ways it v.as ,". mentoriotis ix-rformance. In "The Sprina is Coming" she found just, the required spirit nnd expression. Mr U. iMcLeod's liirht, tonor' sufliced in volume for tho Choral Hall; it, !s xvcr-.t, nnd ho nings with excellent t.'iste. but tfie infusion of more temperament would enhance the effect considerably. Of Miss Ruttor'a wc\t-appre-ciatod contributions tlu> "Hungarian Dance" stcod out conspicuously as the most finished nnd spirited of all. Miss Xora. Maclootl.cmith's accompaniments maintained their well-known merits.

NATIONAL C 0N T CEET.

Thft national concert given in tho King's Theatre last night by Mr Robert Millen. assisted by several local vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers, was very successful. Thoro was a attendance, and tho programme, which was a varied one, was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Millen is a singer of much versatility, and was successful in both serious and humorous songs. Ho gave "Tho March of the Cameron Mon" with much vigour and effect, and responded to a recall with "The Wee, Wee German Lairdie." Hα Mas equally good in his humorous songs, which included "Geordic's Weddin' Day" and "Mister John McKay." Mrs R. McDonald was good in her Scottish songs, and her singing of' "Caller Herrin," in costume, vr&s much appreciated. Lucy Ccwan gave several sketches, and caused much morriment by her narration of "A Scottish Courtship." Mr A. L. Cropp wns very successful in his rendition of "The Ringers." and the Christchurcb Ounrtet Party (Messrs W. G. Cookson. R. D. Vincent, G. March and A. Millar) were excellent in tbo glees that they gavo. Mr A. C. Nottingham cave a selection on tho 'cello with excellent effect. A Hiehlp.nd fling was danced artistically by Mr It. Currio. The Caledonian Society's Pipe Band plnycd selections. Miss Bessy McDonairl plnyp.d the accompaniments to several of tho vocalists aeceotablv.

GLOBE THEATRE

The now programmo presented afe tho Globe Theatre yesterday contains many attractive films, two being' of outstanding merit. In "A Prisoner of War," a star drama, tho subject centres about n Bulgarian girl who has been captured by tho Turks, and has become an unwilling inmate of aPasha's palace. The scenes in which her adventures are developed are among tho most vivid and exciting ever thrown on tho screen. The second star picture, a brilliant newspaper comedy, is entitled 'The Toyvillo Eye." To-day tho- samo set of pictures will be screened continuously from noon till 10.30 p.m.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

The Queen's Theatre received another big patronage yesterday, the films shown proving most popular. To-dny a change of programme will bo made. The new pictures, which will bo shown continuously from 11 a.m. till 11 p.m., compriso:—"St. Cloud to Morez" (scenic), "The Boomerang" (drama), "Bloomer and His Cousins" (comic), "At tho End of tho Line" (drama), "A Bull Fight" (spectacular), "Her Heart's Desire" (drama), and "Kitty's Little Love Affair" (comic).

OPERA HOUSE

There was a largo and enthusiastic audienco present at the Onera House last night, and -the high-ciass vauclovillo programme Mas greatly enjoyed. Airlie and Campbell in their overture to "William Tell" wero enthusiastically received, and Carl Merlyn in his burlesque conjuring act kept the audienco in roars of laughter. Other favourite artistes included Louie Duggnn, Frank Hawthorne and Company, elavin and Thompson, the Lcssos, and tho Clardys. To-night- the programme will be"*Teneated.

SYDENHAM PICTURES

At the change of programme at Sydenham last night, a sood attendance accorded much applause each picture screened. The two star items, "Escape of the White Glovo Gang" and "Britains Hope," -were each accorded well-merited recognition. A display by a iroupo of acrobats was much enjoyed. Other films were "Two Women and a Man," "Faithful Dumb Friends." "Casey at the Bat," "Fencing Mnd." and "Persistency v. Obstinacy.'' This list -will be screened again to-night.

WEST-HAYWARD PICTURES.

There was again a crowded house at His Majesty's Theatre last night, whf>n the Wcst-Hayward Picture programme was repeated. Notable fihns were the views of the St. Gotbard Pass and the comedy ''Bunny at the Derby.'

FULLEPv'S PICTURES

Fuller's Pictures attracted another large crowd of patrons to the Colosseum last night. The various films, particularly the enthralling deteeth'e drama "Tigris," made up an excellent programme- which gave unbounded enjoyment. To-night the samo pictures will bo shown.

OLTMTIA RINK

Holler skating sems to be gaining in popular favour daily. Yesterday all sessions at the Olympia Rink were crowded. In the evening a handball match vras played. To-day the rink will be open from 10 to 12. 3 to 5, 5.30 to 7, and r.30 to 10 p.m.

H.M\S. XEW ZEALAND CONCERT.

The public of Christdmrcb. will have an opportunity on Monday evening next oFjudgiug of the variety of talent which is to be found in such a We ship's company m that of H.JI.S. New Zealand, when the concert party of the Dreadnought will give an enterSfnment in aid of the funds of. the local branch of tho bailors' Society. The Theatre Royal has baon kind'lv placed at their disposal by special arrangement with Mr wrcj Hermann,' on behalf of the Theatre Royal P ro ! nrietory, and as tho concert ls givea under the patronage of (i pta £ Halsev and officers cr U.M.S. Xew Zealand and the Canterbury branch of

the Navy League, a largo attendance is anticipated, and those fortunate enough to obtain seats will bo well repaid. Among the attractions promised aro selection* from tho ship's string band under Conductor Havrkins, bayonet and sword displays, nnd a striking exhibition by. Beaman Blsckincre. ; 'tho Hand-cufF Kinjc," besides a numbor of htimorous songs and recitations.

THE DANDIES.

The season oi th<t Dandies, which is to oncn at th<- Theatre lloyal on Wednesday next, will give thu Chiistchurch pt>oph) an opportunity oi hearing this entertaining company which has achieved so marked .". success in Australia and in other parts of New Zealand. The box plan will own Jit t.:o Dresden at 0 a.m. to-morrow.