AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 14575, 25 May 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

i i 'THE GONDOLIERS.' | The first of three jieifonnanoee of 'The ! Gondoliers' given by the Dunedin Operatic ;and Musical Society, assisted bv the Kaii korai Band, in aid oi the hospital extension I luiid. satisfied a, large audience in His j Majesty's Theatre last night. The cast of the characters was:—The Duke of Phizi ' Tore. Mr Phil Barling (grandee of Spain) • i laii> (his attendant). Mr Colin Gray; Dot; ' Ahiambra del Bolero, Mr Percy James 'Grand Inquisitor) ; Marco Palmieri, Mr Charles Umluie; Guiseppe P.iJmicri, Mr Arthur Ginl'ne."; Antonio, Mr W. S. Feigi.soi: ; Fianeesco, Mr Crofton Umbers; Giorgo, Mr Guy Mumo; Armibale, Mr J. S. Sinclair (\ cneli.iii Gondolier.-): tho Duchess of Pi.zi Torn, Mrs Martinelli- , Reggiaido ; Casilda (her daughter), Miss I Viiia Water.-.; Gianetta, Miss Violet Fiaser; Tc»a. Mi,;s Helen Gard'ner; Fiametla. Miss M. d'Arey Davidson; Vittoiia. I Miss G. Wilson ; Guilia. Miss Doris d'Arey Davidson ; Inez (the King's foster mother). Mi's Valentine. Mr J. Oliver, a Dunedin artist, was responsible for excellent scenic setting, and Air Percy Janvs. as stage manager, left nothing to Ik- desired. An eliicienf orchestra, was conducted by Mr O. B. Laidlaw. The performers gave of their best in a cause that should appeal to everybody, and they were accorded full cxpres- ■ sion of the satisfaction of the audience. ! Several floral bouquets were presented to . the principal ladies. The society are to I lie commended for iheir generosity, and ; the best way the public, can express their ! approval iis by going to His Majesty's toi night and to-morrow nicht. and help tc ! hoist the fund to the desiied mark—£s.ooo. "The GondolieiH,' as performed by the (society, is a most alt rax live entertainment, (and ilie common object )■= ;i ward for : women at the hos]iiial. j FULLERS' PICiTRF.S. ' A new seiiesof ]iicturii will b<- presented jat the Piinccss Tileatre to-night. The '"st.u'" film is one that few people will | care to miss—' Historic Spots of ONI Lon- ! don.' A few of the ".-pots" are St. : John'- the Guildhall. St. George's ; Church, the "Old Geotge" (tTie last of famous coaching iiinc). the Tower of l>m- ; don. Cailyle's house, and Whitehall Palace. i Tn addition to dramatic and comic hinis i there will be shown fine views of Taranto, j a seaport in Southern Italy. The pro- ! iiramme jiromises to be a delightful one. i ' j ALHAMBRA THKATRF.. i Step-dancing i.- the leading featuie of ' th" i'l'o-iaiiime <if vaudeville entert.iiiuiKnt :at the Alhamhra Theatre. And if is questionable if step-dancers better than Harris and Vernon liave ever been .-een here. Tn ' a.ldition to 11 iti is and Verron's turn the i>-...,w... 11,,|,1- Sad'-r. Miss Failing, and the Elliott juveniles provide satisfying entertainment, and the other members of ! the company contribute a good share. Tho j same piogiamnie will he submitted toi night. | HWWARDS' PICTURES. There was a large atte.i:d.'ii:re at the . Burns H ill last ni'dit. when the current proirianime of pictures was submitted. Tho series comprise comic, scenic, and dnimafic films, and interest is kept green fiom be. irMiniu'.' to <'nd. There is one film, 'lndian Raiders,' which shows exciting feats of horsemanship. The same pictures will he shown to-night. MASONIC SKATING RINK. The roller skating rink in tho Masonic Hall, Morav place, will be open to-morrow night, and'there will l>e three sessions on Saturday On Saturday morning schoolboys ami girls will lie charged half rate. 'THE BAD GIRL OF~THE FAMITAV On Saturday evening, at His Majesty's Theatre. George Mallow's dramatic combination will inaugurate a season of melodrama. The opening production will bo Frederick .Melville's dram:; 'The Bad Girl of the Family.' The piece abounds in thrillinir situations, .'tartling and novel mechanical effects, sensational episodes, with a beautiful love stoiy running right through the piece and interspersed w'th healthy and wholesome comedy. The scenery is original, having been taken from actual photographs of the scenes depicted. The box plan is now open at the Dresden.