AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14996, 17 June 1914, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

lU £° SONG AND PIANO RECITAL. m . *V musical matinee, quite the fash* fYm- ,0 - U Horne ' is nofc **t acclimatised each r l^, Us leaves hefo a somewhat flin- ""°sty impression; this was the caso ;e of afternoon in. epito of the ur- good things t*i— were liberally provided low- in Mrs Gower-Bnrns's recitaL With tae exception of a Handel and a Rosrard sini faumber, modern masters only fi--tof "waon the procrataine with wcll?ek. cJjosen, if not very well grouped specinis- oiens of undoubted beauty and origin- ' of Airs Gower-Burns" herself sans jo! M ? T er with warmth of feeling and an tion finish in conception and esecuOh, , on *hat justifies the high regard so the recorded. In the fiuo ballad from Alfred Hill's "Hinemoa," in Beniberß's ex U/°ffful and difficult "Xyniphs and ■ I , awns," 1 and Mascagni't Romance, urs- ' ™ othe »". You Know the Story," «he thft " ai ne& tho svnipathiee of her lajco .. ° audience most conspicuously. and ™ lier other sonjrs, ■"Devotion," by vet Richard Strauss, and McDowell's crs •'Beaminjr Eves," wero the favourites. ;ion Mrs Burns and Mrs W. Wilson, conic £ai- years ago a constant ornament of our concert stage-, and now rarely heard, Ha- sang with Rood effect the duots. "Quis nn- Homos' " from Rossini's "Stabat the crater," a-nd "Kingfisher Blue." by wk '\?y Woodford-Finden. Mr Sidney ar- Williamson contributed on his again the great Handel Aria from in- '"-Acis and Galatea," and songs by md Sindinc- and Richard Strauss, in his thoughtful way, best of all the "Walnut Tree,* prettijv accompanied by Miss Audrey Gibson, and "Sylvelin." Since tho m - transformation of tho Alexandra Hall •**■ into a ball-room has introduced soundA- hungry devices and decorations, it« }n - acoustic condition has deteriorated and nc * at some distance from tho stage, smothered with light materials, tho words of • tho vocalists could not bo distinctly heard. ye Aβ a valuable ally at tho piano at>in neared Mr Alfred Worsley, who played >v- a movement from McDowell's "Sonata •n- Trs~ica" very well indeed, and with "J? much, taste two charming sketches by ts» Richard Strauss, dating from his early creative period, a Toccata of rather clever make being: added. Mr Worslev's accompaniments are always artistic jj. and praiseworthy, J. THEATRE ROYAL. F. Tho Willoughby Dramatic Company concluded their season at tho Theatre Royal last night, when "Cripolo Creek" was repeated for the last time. There jq was a good house present, and the ;f. patrons were most appreciative. 5" operaThottse. oi Thero was a largo and enthusiastic f>. audience at the Opera House last niu«»i>, is and tho refined vaudeville programme 10 was greatly enjoyed, aiiss Muriel Ane, drews and Miss Rubo Dent, in their classical musical act, woro undoubtedly •a the feature of tho programme. Dare i- and Norwood, American athletes; Vinie ce_nt, Arthur, and Oliver; the "Waldrons, ?- Billy Watson, tho popuiar comedian; '* Carlton Max, tho singing ventrilole . quist; Lyons and Cullum, and other 1_ members of the company, were also very successful iv their items. Tonight the programme will be repeated, and on, Saturday a special matinee will »' bo. given. Next week Hafley's posing 18 dogs open their eenson. The box plana ° are now open at Milner and Thompf son's. QUEEN'S' THEATRE. v In tho change of programme screened [. at tho Queen's Theatro yeeter,f <«J» tho • principal feature was a ;, dramatic film, in "three parts, entitled v In tho Watches of t.ho Night." The' 0 story deals with tho heroic efforts of a young actress (played by Miss Mar- ' ion Leonard) who has married a eeion of an old family to sare the family name s from diegraco after her husband has 1 stolon bonds-to cover a shortage in'the a stock maiket-and then committed sui- " csdo. - Tho manner in which she covens * up all traces of the.theft ard euinVJe was dramatip in the extrbme.. The ; supporting prograntaio''consisted of a? '•- number of excellent films, including a comedy, "By the Sad Sea Waves." and - an up-to-date Topical Budget. I HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Tho Western drama 'Tor His Mas- - ter." the splendid scenic. "Paris, the - Garden of Plants," and the other en- * tertaining films on tho present week's - programme of llavward's Pictures wore > screened again at Hie Majesty's Th\ya- * tre last nieht, before another large atj tendance of patrons. Tho same pier turce will bo shown to-night. • \ SYDENHAM PICTURJ2S. . The attractive . programme of pic- : turee drew a lar<r.> ■>*,?{ appreciative ■ > audience afc the Sydenham Theatre last ; night, the principal drama", "For His . Master," being of a highly interesting nature. The programme will be shown again to-night for the lost time, and thero will be a complete chaDge tomorrow. ■ FULLER'S PICTURES. Ihe thnlling drama, "TJio Wreck/ and the exciting pictures of a railroad coition were the star ieatares in tho new programme of Fuller's Pictures re : peated at. the Colosseum la&fc night. L -L ey ? ninp ihc samo Sims will be . GLOBE THEATRE. The pictures "at the Globe • Theatre wore witnessed by large attendances of patrons at all sessions yesterday. Tβoay the pictures will shown continuously Irom noon till 10.30 p.m. GRAND THEATRE. Crowded houses prevailed at- tJi© Grand Theatre yesterday, when the new I programme, presented for the first time on Monday was repeated. Tho theatre I win be open at the usual hours to-day. olymplTrink. ■Ivoller skatiug was freely indulged in at all sessions at the Olvmpia Rink yesterday. To-day the. rink will b« open from 10 to 12, 2.30 to 5 030 to I, and i.30 to 10p.m. TO-XIGHT'S COMPLDIEXTARY • . • COXCERX. At the Choral Hull to-night" the p.;pils of Mr W Dcnteni, m addition to tendering their teacher a complimentary concert, will bid farewell to Miss \!j c -o Saunder.s_ on tho eve vt ' ], t . r d.-uartiiro irom Christchurcb. Vtv* programcp to a varied one. and dip concert to I** highly successful. In addition to to s:n r i»S .T Cockney r«x.ita!. "Givii" em A'ptice." Miss Saundcrs will apnea? with Mr Allan, in the comedy sketcli. '"Sprinc Onions," and Mr inung will recite -'Sidney Carton's farew.il!." from Difkens's "T.ile of Two Cities." Mr Frank McDonald and Miss Thielc, 3n<l Mr and Miss Mcl). Vincent, will appear in sketches and j Diokens'a oharactorisation.s, aiid" Mr i Torn Charters i>l bass solos. Severn! other -"Hinilß will assist, and Mp-dameE ' W. J oil and Stanley East will ki'jj'j; I soprano ballads. Mr R. Clark, violinist, will play Dvorak's j and Mr Sydney Brett, who will accom- j pany the vocalists, will al'.o xrivo the niDbical monologue, 'Habv Bill." Tickj ets n;av be obtained at Chivers's Music I Stores and Mr (I. W. .Tenner's Central } News Colombo street. j MISS LILLIAN HARPER'S | RECITAL. j On Monday evening next, in tlio Alexandra Hall, Mies Lillian Harbor will give a pianoforte recital. Her numbers will be chosen from Chonin. Brahms, Sibelius, I/eschetizky, and York £■ Bowen. Miss Lalia Hemus ('cellist) and Sydney Aliwright (baritone) will assist. Tho composers drawn upon by thorn aro Porvner. Bec-ker, Lohr, and Hatton. The hall is to be heated, a fact which should add considerably to nr, tho comfort of patrons. Tho box nlan tX opens at the Dresden to-morrow, where seats may be reserved without extra charge. Two ehillinc tickets are available there or at Milner and Thomp- Sj son's.. . ■