AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 14529, 3 December 1910, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

FULLERS’ PICTURES. A now set of. pictures will bo presented at the Princess Theatre to-night. The new programme includes pictures which should prove of more than usual interest. Who would not like to sec Sydney and her famous harbor, or go a trip from Norway to New York? Films affording the pleasure nearest to experiencing the real delight will bo screened to-night. The series also includes dramatic and comic films. A matinee was held successfully this afternoon. HAYWARDS’ PICTURES. Messrs Hayward will submit a change of programme in the Hums Hall tonight. The new pictures include ‘ Yachting in Sydney Harbor,’ ‘ The Geisha ’ (beautifully colored), ‘ The Terra Nova Leaving Sydney,’ and ‘ The Flag of Company H,’ dramatic film. There will also bo several humorous pictures, and patrons may anticipate agrcoable entertaininent. ALHAMBR A TH EATR H. The programme of vaudeville entertainment which has met with success all this week in the Alhambra Theatre will bo submitted for the last time tonight. Nat Clifford is in lino form, and continues to give the best medicine for the dumps. A change of programme will take place on Monday night. A SCHOOL CONCERT. The George .Street School Gymnasium was well hik'd last evening, when a concert in aid of the school prize fund was given. The Chairman of the Committee (Mr R. Ferguson) said that in the matter of awards a departure would he made from the usual process of first, second, and third prizes. First-class awards would bo presented to the pupils who totalled over 80 per cent., and second-class awards to those who bad between 70 and SO per cent, of marks. An excellent programme bad been arranged, and was carried through without a hitch. The instrumental items included a solo by Miss Helen K. Walker, a pianoforte solo by Miss Macintosh, and a bagpipe selection by Pipemajor M'Cullum. Vocal solos were contributed by Mrs G. Munro, Miss V. James, Miss E. Williams, Master W. Thomas, Mr F. Duncan, Mr F. Waite, and Mr J. Leech. Recitations were given hv Miss W. Clavton, Master V 7. Horlase, -Miss O. Jolly, Master M. Peake, ami Mr T. G. Hrickcll. The quarrel scene from ‘Julius Cfesar’ by -Messrs Osborn and Morton was much appreciated, and Miss E. Carter earned hearty applause for a stop-dance. Some camp scenes by the hoy scouts, with musical items, were cleverly done, and proved most interesting. Miss Macintosh acted as accompanist. The concert was a distinct success from every point of view, and the Committee are to be congratulated on the result. ORPHANS’ CONCERT. In the good cause of charity tbo Dunedin Orphans’ Club are offering their services again this year at tbo very appropriate Christmas reason to supply tbo children in tbo City orphanages with Christmas cheer. Will the people of Dunedin again rise to the occasion and assist the club in their laudable object? The club ask the public to keep Friday, December Hi, free, purchase the tickets freely, and so help to swell tbo profits for this charitable scheme. Last year the children benefited greatly by tbo chib, and it is desired this year to give them the opportunity of greater benefits for this great festive season. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY CONCERT. The Dunedin Orchestral Society will give one of their pleasant concerts in the Garrison Hall on Friday next in aid of tbo widow of Mr Tbos. Harter. The concert will be tendered in appreciation of Mr Harter’s services whilst a member of the society. He only missed one practice during nineteen years, and that was when lie suffered from influenza towards the end of his life. He was also a member of St. Paul’s Cathedral choir for some fifteen years. 'Hie prices are very reasonable (Us and Is), and a good result should be obtained. COMBINED HANDS’ CONCERT. Next Wednesday night a benefit concert will ho given by the combined bands in the Botanical Gardens. It is expected that about 200 bandsmen will take part. Matters have been well arranged, and the grand march, ‘ Lincoln Centenary,’ played by the Dunedin Garlison, Citizens’, Movnington, and Cavcrsham Bauds combined, should he well worth going a long way to hear. The male quartette party will render (by special request) the well-known part song ‘On the. march,’ besides contributing other pieces. The object for which the concert is promoted is a worthy one. “THE MESSIAH.” The Dunedin Choral Society have commenced practices for the animal performance of Handel’s inspired musical composition ‘ The -Messiah,’ to bo given in the Garrison Hall on Wednesday, 21st December. The society invito the musical public, who may he well acquainted with the oratorio, to assist on this occasion. Already, in response to an invitation issued, over thirty have offered their services to assist, and it is anticipated that the chorus will probably reach 200 voices. The next practice will he held on Tuesday evening at eight o’clock in the Art Gallery. The soloists will lie:—Soprano, Miss Alary Mitchell, who recently made a most successful debut at -Mr Browning’s concert; contralto, -Miss Brenda Stock; tenor, Air .Martin Dull'; and bass, Air Harold E. S. Browning.