AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 14512, 2 November 1910, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

FULLERS’ PICTURES.

The programme which comprises ‘The Funeral of Florence Nightingale,’ ‘Dr Charcot’s Antarctic Expedition,! and many other fine films will be presented at the Princess Theatre this evening, as the weekly change takes place to-morrow. The programme is exceedingly good, and those’ who have not scon it should take advantage of the last opportunity. HAYWARD’S PICTURES. The pictures presented by Messrs Hayward are very fine. The most interesting, perhaps, is that showing the great sculling race on the Zambesi between Amst and Barry, for, in addition to the contest, the scenery is beautiful. Many other good films are screened, and show to advantage in the Burns Hall. The last two nights of the Arnst-Barry film are announced. ALHAMBRA THEATRE. No fault can be found with the fare presented at the Alhambra just now. It us varied and interesting, and supplied by people all of whom are good and some of outstanding ability. The pictures also are excellent. Banco last night did some very clever work, though ho was handicapped by the injuries he received the previous night. However, ho showed pluck and resource, and received hearty applause. The programme will bo repeated this evening. - OPERATIC FESTIVAL. Last evening His Majesty’s Theatre presented an animated spectacle, and there can be no doubt that the festival is a big success. The programme last night was much appreciated. The third round of the tug-of-war competition was commenced. ShieTs team met Baruingham’s, and after a struggle extending over nine minutes pulled their opponents over the mark and won the bout. The contest between the Drainage Board No. 1 and 2 teams was fairly even. Ultimately the No. 1 team obtained a slight advantage, and holding tit until the finish, won the bout. This evening the third round of the tug-of-war wifi be contested. At 8.45 th'e Mil bum Lime and Cement Company’s team win meet the Waterside Woikers, and at 9.45 tho Drainage Board No. 1 team are matched to meet ShieTs Quarry Workers. In addition to the usual marches, tableaux, etc., the festival choir will render ‘Hail, bright abode’ and the ‘Gipsy chorus,’ while Miss Violet Fraser will sing ‘The Geisha’s life.’ TO-NIGHT’S CONCERT. Music-lovers need hardly be reminded of tho Norman concert which takes place at the Garrison Hail this evening. A remarkably fine programme has been prepared, including operatic selections, ballads, etc., in which Miss Amy Murphy, .Miss Mabel Fowler (tho Tasmanian dramatic soprano), Mr Walter Whyte, Miss Nellie Black, Miss Edith Novill, and Mr James Jago will take part. Tickets may be obtained at Jacobs's. 'THE PASSING OF THE THIRD FLOOR BACK.’ Monday next will mark an interesting event in the annals of Dunedin theatrical history, by reason of the fact that it will introduce to us the two new entrepreneurs, Air Harry Plimmer and Mr Reynolds Deniuston, who, under the direction of Mr Allan Hamilton, will present Jerome K. Jerome’s much-discussed and very remarkable play ‘The Passing of tho Third Floor Back.’ Much interest has been evinced in this play all through New Zealand, and judging from the amount of praise that has been bestowed, it would appear that a treat awaits the theatre-going public of this City. Mr Plimmer and Mr Dennistou are both well-known actors of repute. Mr Dennistou is a native of Dunedin, and it is to he placed to his credit that he, a young man still, should be in the responsible position he has attained. The company also include Miss Lizetto Parkes (Peter Pan of a few months ago), Airs Robert Brough (who has only recently returned from London), Miss Valentine Sidney, Aliss Myra Wall, Mr Harry Neville, Mr Chas. Throsby, and others. Tho company are at present playing in Wellington, and on Sunday a most eulogistic sermon was preached on ‘ Tho Third Floor Back ’ by tho Rev. W. Jcllie. Tho box plan, will open to-morrow morning at tho Dresden, and day sales will be obtainable at Jacobs’s.