AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 12732, 5 August 1907, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE. Tho Alhambia Theatre was packed on Saturday night by an appreciative audience. There was a complete change of programme, including turns by performers new to Dunedin. (Jf these the most striking, perhaps, is Miss Maud llorcnce, dancer, whoso dainty and novel movements rivet the attention of the "house." It is a long time since the City has been treated to such a vigorous and graceful display of clogdauciug. Miss Florence has two auxiliary acoomplisluuents, in which she is well above the average. She is both an acrobat and a vocalist. A vaudeville show that did not ineludo a smart comedietta would in those days bo somewhat unusual. a.nd this foatuie is adequately provided by Sam Keenan and Phoebe Lewis, a volatile couple from Australia chock full of fun. Another strong feature is tho appearance of Professor klaer and Miss Amy Klaer, whoso knowledge of animals has enabled them to train a company of dogs and monkeys to apparent proficiency in all ways of comedy. This talented 'couple have achieved wonders with dogs and monkeys, but. apparently have still to cultivate the gracious side of tlw harmless and necessary cat. The feline member of tho troupe, showed a singular lack of interest in the proceedings. A strong attraction wa«a remarkably good film slwwing on the canvas a reaListie torpedo attack on that firebreathing leviathan H.M.S. Dreadnought. Tho epeefetor who could watch unmoved the fierce attack by submarine flotillas and torpedo destroyers on the warships Dreadnought and Drake would be either unintelligent or wanting in that first requisite of good citizenship—patriotism. Miss Pearl Livingston mode a hit with her new song ' Everyone's in love with wuneone.' For the rest, the programme was sound in every point. Miss Lorraino Tans lev, Rud Peterson, Samson and Juno, Kitty Delavale, and Sara Wilson gave their separate items with characteristic vim. Take it all round, the show is as good as anything Pullers have, provided for the past few months, and will repay a visit. Thei programme, will be. repeated to-niglft. JESSIE MAfXACHLAN. Tho teoand concert by Mks Jessie Maclachlan and her supporters was given in His Majesty's Theatre od Saturday evening. One of tho features of tho con'ert was the forcible and insp:ring singn; of * Wi' a hundred pipeis,' and Miss M chch'an als i delighted her audience with the Gaelic song nanied on the pio;r mine. Tho Scottish soprano was re. ailed alter each appearance, and the patrons, thoroughly warmed by her singing, peisisted in repea'ed encores. Mr John M'Linden's capable playing on the Velio also met with appreciation. He is an improved executant, and jjiavs with line teelirc beiuu tiuite com-'

pstest to interpret the standard solos wrifc ten for or adapted to his instrument. Tho tenor, Mr Douglas Young, was probably heard to most advantage in 'Jessie, the Flower of Dtnnblane,' but he sang all hii songs well. The third concert is announced for to-night.

LEITH VALLEY SCHOOL CONCERT. On Friday evening a concert and dance were held in the local hall in aid of the school funds. Tho building was -wall filled. The thanks of the Committee axe due to tho singers, most of whom bad journeyed from the City in anything but pleasant weather. The following were the concert items: —Songs by Mrs Drydeu. Miss Sewell, Miss Hughes, Mr Kodgors, Mr Fraor, and Mr Thomson, violin solos by Miss Fmnorty, and rocita lions by Miss Fraer. •ROBIN HOOD.' Mr Julius Knight will, on Monday, August 12, at His Majesty's Theatre, present for tho first time in Dunedin the romantic drama ' Robin Hood.' The production will be under the direction of Mr J. C. Williamson, and Mr Knight will be supported by; a powerful combination of dramatic artists selected in England and America, and also uuny Australian favorites. PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION. The exhibition of work now being given , by members of the Dunedin Photographic Society at their rooms, Liverpool street, was liirgely attended on Saturday night, and the various specimens of photographic art were most favorably commented on. A number of lantern slides by Mr G. Permin and the late Mr A. J. Barth were shown on the screen. The exhibiton will be open again this evening, when a number r>! slides by Mr R. Ctiisholm will 1» shown Admission is free