AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 14626, 24 July 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYWARDS' PICTURES. The wet weather on Saturday night drove a large number of people off the etreete, with the result that the theatres benefited largely by their attendance. The Burns Hall, for one place, was well filled, and the large audience that witnessed Hay-wards' change of programme had every reason to be pleased .with the nigbt's entertainment. The new series of pictures screened by the management wore well up to the usual standard of excellence, scenic, comic, and dramatic films being the outstanding features of a varied and interesting programme. A choir ot 25 voices and a well-balanced orchestra assisted in adding to the evening's enjoyment. They opened the programme, and the first picture shown was a comic ontitled ' A Box of Chocolates,' but it was really a box of high-smelling cheese that furnished many amusing situations, and almost ended in a young '' dude '' having his engagement declared "off." 'A Wedding Trip from Montreal to Hongkong ' was both of the scenic and comic order, the wild and romantic mountain scenery on the journey of the newlymarried couple to the Pacific coast being particularly fine. From there by boat to Hongkong was the next stage of the journey, the adventures of the husband en route providing much laughter. Three dramatic pictures, which were well acted and presented, were ' Between Two Fires,' 'Water Lilies,' and ' Au Idyll of the 18th Century.' The first-mentioned depicts an incident in the Franco-Prussian war, wherein a young officer, after being accused of sketching the positiou of the French army for transmission to the Germans, is cleared of the crime by his lover, who confesses to being the culprit. An attractive picture which pleased everybody was ' Water Lilies.' A feature in 'An Idyll of the 18th Century' was the coloring, which was equal to anything yot seen here. ' Dupin's Disappearance ' was about the best of the "comics." Dupin escapes from prison by a forceable exchange of clothing with his legal advocate, who visits him in his cell. Many amusing things follow. ' The Rome Exhibition ' shows many fine buildings, representing various nationalities at the Exhibition. It is a most interesting picture. The Pathe Gazette, ' Foolshead, Telegraph Boy,' and ' Bill Loses his Maw-in-Law were others that helped to make up an attractive programme, which will be repeated to-night. THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. At His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening there was a larger attendance than on the opening night, and the peiformances were received with much appreciation by all classes. That is one of the strong points with the Troubadours: that they amuse the people who simply ask to be amused, and they equally appeal to the tastes of patrons who expect thought and finish. Mr Mannering was particularly successful in the singing lino, and many present felt deeply grateful to him for his wise and firm lead in the unaccompanied quaitet, whilst Messrs Waltham, Cunningham, and Griffiths were also quite up to their work, Mr Warwick made heaps of fun, and the ladies secured plenty of applause. The Troubadours appear again this evening. FULLERS' PICTURES. A pictorial representation of 'A Roy.d Divorce' will be presented at the Princess Theatre this evening. The interest in this great drama never flags. Few plays will_ bear revival successfully, but in the case of ' A Royal Divorce ' it is quite the reverse, for no "matter how often it is staged it can always be depended on to draw full houses. The love story of Napoleon and Josephine will never be forgotten, and whenever it is told people will flock to hear it. The film to be screened to-night is said to be complete to every detail. A number oi other fine pictures will be shown. ARCADIA PICTUiTE PALACE. Two good houses were the order of things at Cargili's Corner on Saturday. There will be an entire change to-morrow and hereafter. To enable children to 6ee both programmes each week, they will be admitted Thursdays for half-price. THE KING'S THEATRE. The newcomers at the_Jving's Theatre this evening will include the Rowes (Doc and Maud), in their " great translucidation act," Koko, the "queer, of magic,"' and Maud Faning, who is a favorite in Dunedin. Delavale and Gilbert, the Elliott sisters, Mabel Lynne, May Dahlberg, Arthur Elliott, and the other members of the company will appear with new items. GLASGOW THEATRE. A large audience witnessed the pictures at the south end theatre on Saturday night. Aq entirely new programme is advertised for to-night, and the 'manag-vment wish to state that holders of Mr Keen's benefit tickets will be admitted on Wednesday night without any further charge. As a j large assembly is expected, patrons are 10- j quested to come .'is soon after 7.30 as | possible. | SOUSA'S BAND. j A memorable event in the musical world I will be the first performance in this City J of Sousa and his famous band at the Garrison Hall on Tuesday. August 1. In addition to the band three soloists will appear—Miss Virginia Root (soprano), Miss Nicoline Zedc-ler (violinist), and Mr Herbert L. Clarke- (eornetist). The trio are worthy of association with what is adinitedly'the best instrumental combination in the world. Valley Town Hall Rink.—The Valley Rink continues to enjoy a large share of patronage from the linking people of tho City, all sessions being well attended. A pleasing feature* is the number of beginners who take advantage of the special evenings eei aside for them. The weekly change of band music takes place this evening, whan a selection of new waltzes, most suitable , for rinking, will be played. Sessions will be held as usual this week.