AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 13091, 26 October 1908, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

BURNS-SQUIRES PICTURES. A real audience were present at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night to witness Messrs MacMahon and Carroil’G splendid picture programme. Throughout the whole of the entertainment a deal of enthusiasm was displayed, the number of ladies present assisting in the reception. The principal attraction in the first part of the programme is the "-reat Marathon, Race from Windsor to the otadiom at the Franco-Britifih Exhibition—the famous race with the dramatic ending, in which Dorando took a prominent part. Besides this _ race, several other of the FrancoBritish Exhibition sports items _ are screened, a game of water polo being espsmally. interesting The Bums-Squires pugilistic contest occupies the whole of the second half, but although a lengthy film, is not for a moment dull. Some interest can be derived from -the movements of the excited spectators as their favorite is downed, makes a hit, or* as anything especial' place. The same series of films, including many popular comic studies, is to be screened until Fridaynext, when the Wide-world Picture Syndicate again take possession of the theatre. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Messrs Baker and Best brought a most successful season to a close on Saturday night, the ‘ Living Ireland ’ series of pictures being the attraction. A fairly numerous audience were present. Mr J. M. Campbell introduced several new turns, concluding with the popular turn on his friend “Mulligan.” MARK HAMBOURG RECITALS. On Saturday night in Wellington Mark Hambourg, the noted pianist, included in his programme a Mendelssohn concerto, in' which he was assisted by Alfred Hill’s orchestra of fifty in number, A private wire received here describes the effect as magnificent. The entire audience rose and cheered vociferously, Mark Hambourg and Alfred Hill being recalled again and again. The Dunedin recitals are fixed for tbo 4th, sth, and 6th proximo at His Majesty’s Theatre. The box plans are advertised to open at the Dresden next Thursday. IRENE AINSLEY. To-night in. His Majesty's Theatre, at eight o’clock, will be lieard for the first time in this town the tones of that voice which so enthralled our famous prima donna, Madame Melba. Coming, as she does, with a trail of triumphant concerts in other towns and cities behind her, much will be expected, but that expectations will be realised seems certain, for no singer of recent days has won more golden opinions from the best critics in the Land than Mies Ainsley. Though only a girl in years, being but. twenty-two years of age, Miss Ainsley already occupies a place amongst the front rank of singers, and one to which many a famous artist has not attained till long after their youth had gone. That wc are to hear Mim Ainsley whilst still in her first youth augurs well for the treat in store for vs, since who can gainsay the, fact that the glorious freshness of a “young” voice is something no art can quite supply, and, once gone, no polish replace. Mies Ainsley has brought leading artiots with her, including Mr Hamilton Hodges. New Zealand’s favorite baritone. The box office receipts at the Dresden indicate a big house to-night. St. KILDA BAND ROTUNDA BAZAAR. The above bazaar closed on Saturday night, and the results (especially considering the handicap of vile weather) were eminently satisfactory. The Committee feel grateful to the assisting bands, also to Captain M'Kenzie and his firemen. The art union will be drawn as soon as possible, and duly advertised.