AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 14637, 5 August 1911, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

I SOUSA'S BAND. The success gained by Sousa's Band it Dunedin has been unqualified. As at th\ opening of their season, the peTformancei yesteraay, afternoon and evening, . delighted large audiences, every seat in the Garrison Hall last night being occupied. At the afternoon concert Weber's overture to ' Oberon,' Sousa's ' At the King's Court,' and ' Finlaudia.' (Sibelius) were the outstanding features of a good programme. The programme in the evening was rich in variety, and suited to every taste. Th« band opened with. Greig's ' Peer Gyr.t' suite, the contrasting movements in which were striking in effect. 'The Last. Days of Pompeii' (Sousai was particularly -well received, and realistic effects were achieved in the movement descriptive of the destruction of Pompeii, when, as Bulvrer Lytton writes, "they felt the earth shako beneath their feet, and beyond in the darkness they heard the crash of falling roofs. A group of men ami women bearing torches passed by the Temple; they were of the congregation of the Nazarenes. The troops chanted, along with the wild horror of the air, 'Behold the Lord descendelh to judgment. He ma-keth fire come down from Heaven in the sight of men!'" Scenes from 'Carmen,' the 'Blue Danube' waltz, the prologue, to 'The Golden Legend ' (Sullivan), and several of Sousa's marches wer« perhaps the most popular numbers. Mr Herbert L. Clarke (cornet soloist), Miss Virginia. Root (soprano), and MLss Nicoline Zede-lor (violinist) were all encored. This evening's performance will be the last, of Sousa's Band in Dunedin. and, by special request, it will be ''a grand Scottish night." The programme will alsc contain Tschaikov, sky's overture * 1812. 'The Threo Quotations' (Sousai, eom< eccentricities, and Sousa's marches. FULLERS' PICTURES. Success again fell to the pictures shown at the Princess Theatre last night. The theatre was filled to its limit, and each film was received with applause. The 'Coronation of King George V..' 'The Pageant of Empire,' 'ln "the Solomon Wands.' and 'Roland, the Grenadier.' were the favorites. The matinee this afternoon was alffo succcreful. The. same programme will be shown for tho latt time to-night. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. To-night will be the final opportunity the Dunedin public, will have of witnessing the pictorial representation of Charles Rcade's novel 'lt is Never Too Late to Mend.' Nightly His Majesty's Theatre has held large'audience*, who have on all occasions given the pictorial drama a great reception. The running commentary of Mr Alfred- Boothman is very helpful to the audience. The other pictures, including the Coronation film, will ahso ht shown for tho last time to-night. THE KING'S THEATRE. The present company of vaudeville performers at the King's" Theatre aro strong all round, and last "night's large audience were most, demonstrative in their appreciation of their efforts. The same programme will be repeated to-night. There will bo the ueual change on Monday. HAYWARDS' PICTURES. There have been good houses at the Burns Hall all this week. 'A new 6eri« of films will be shown this evening. ARCADIA PICTURE PALACE. The new programme submitted by the New Zealand B'iograph Company, at Cargill's Corner, last, night, was in ever; respect equal to those preceding it. Ir the dramatic section ' Roses of the Virgin : rmst be given pride of place. A production of the Kaletn Company, it has beer arranged with careful attention to detail, and war- greeted at its close by rounds of appla.n.se. In this picture the company's noted and pretty aofrcfs. Miss Joyce, k fervi at her 'b<\st.' Other excellent dramas were 'True Western Honor.' 'The Vindication of John.' and 'Tho Rod Star Inn.' Of the comedies, 'Breaking Into ' Society ' iis indeed very funny. A beanti!'nl scenic study depicts mountain, valley, and tome lovely river ceenoF in th< Ik-ja Valley. whih»"'On a Torpedo Boat in the North Sea' if a fine educationai subject.. The ftcreening of the picture* also leaves nothing to" be desired, th; light and definition being particularly good. The same programme will be presented again to-ni^ht. ROLI.EP, SKATING. Town Hal! Rink.—A large nnmber of beriliners took advantage of the epeeial session set aride for ihem last, evening, and made very fair progress towards learning the art of roller'skating. The rink band will iie present at this evening's session. CULLING PARK BAZAAR. . People who should know say that Culling Park.' wisely improved, can b'- made the b<-s« recreation ground in or r.round Dim-fii-i. The porous nature of its soil leaves it di-v .end plavible when other grounds in-,-- actually fh>'>ded. Already the loe.il sports and residents have spent money and labor on it, and now*the 0.F.A., the St. Kilda Cricket Club. Pacific H.-.rrire... and Smuhcrn Football Club, with their friends, are m.-ikin? a special effort in the shape nf a bazaar, by means of which it is hoped to raise sufficient, funds to put the parkin really good order. An art. union, with vahinblc prize*, is one of the attractions, and the v.;-ions other inducements usnai to such entertainments will be strong]v in eviUn---. while novelties will also ht added. The committee arc being splendidly backet up by their lady friends, anr the stalls should be more, attractive than those of pr-.-vioiis functions held in the district. The nights chosen ior the, bazaar are August 22. 23, 24. a::d 25. Various rotnpetitions are advertised in to-night's i-'<;e. and it will he noticed that as a prehniiuarv event, a gift evening will be held in St.. Kilda Town Hall next. Wednesday, euchre and a concert programme being th« bill of fare. DLNEDIN COMPETITIONS SOCIETY. The above society's annual festival will be held in lUs Majesty's Theatre. Dunedin. from September 10 to September 30. incbisive, anr! it is anticipated that then' will be an exceedingly large entry this year. The. services of Prof. Ives. Melbourne, have been again secured as musical judge, ,-md Mr W. L. Paine. Melbourne, as elocutionary judge. Intending competitors are reminded that entries will positively close on Saturday. .August 12.