AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 12982, 19 June 1908, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

SHERIDAN'S PANTOMIME. Last night 'Cinderella' was presented at His- Majesty's Theatre for the third time, and John F. Sheridan made his first appearance. What a difference it made to the show! When he first took the stage the audience gave him a warm sympathetic welcome, and " clapping every rag on," as the sailors say, he juggled with the audience in his intimate and original fashion, warmed them into continuous laughter and applause, and brought his big pantomime craft to anchor after a most enjoyable cruise. The other members of the strong company ably manned the craft, and all of them caught something of "the guv'nor's" spirit. Mr Sheridan will be at the helm for the rest of the season, and good business should reward the merit of the performance. A special matinee is announced for Saturday, and child patrons are to receive, each of them, a toy. 'Cinderella' will be played again to-night.

FULLERS'. Maud Faning, Denis Carney, Violet Elliott, Scott and Beresford, Gertie M'Leod, and the Huxhams are some of the best acts presented by Fullers' Entertainers this week. There are also some fine new biograph films. New people appear to-morrow night. To-night the programme will be the same. ROYAL PICTURES. The change of programme at the Alhambra Theatre last evening was up to the standard of the previous ones. The pictorial story of 'A Redskin's Justice' is one of the best that has yet been shown. Among other interesting pictures are ' The Love of Slaves' and a humorous study, 'Stolen Boots.' The same programme' which cannot fail to amuse both old and young alike, will be repeated this evening. f LIVING WHIST AND KERMISS. _ There is no doubt that the variety in the Kermdss will be sufficient to meet the tastes of every part of the large audiences which are bound to be present at the Garrison Hall next week. The May drill k a very effective march. It was specially organised at the time of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee celebrations, and though it would be- no novelty in London it is fresh to Dunedin, and is of considerable merit and attractiveness. The minuets, Court dances, and the like are always extremely pleasing to witness, and appeal to the artistic senses, while the coon dances and cake walks make a lively contrast to the other items. The ladies wril provide a sweets stall every night, and after the people are seated they will be able to purchase sweets from ladies under the direction of Mre Howard Jackson, who will attend to each requirements in all parts of the hall throughout tlie evening. Two full-dress rehearsals have been arranged for Monday and Tuesday nights.