AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 14965, 27 August 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER? KOTURES. A successful run lie* before tie new series of pictures, which pleased a- largo audience at the Prirwees Theatre last liiijht. From the overture, ' Th« Bohemian Gajj,' to tha final curtain the entertainment keep* the audience at happy attention *U the time. Th« programme is rich in scenio pictures, which not only satisfy the eye, tint etir the imagination. The best of the scenic films is a long film depicting Ufa in Korea. The hardest workers in Korea appear to be huge oxen, for one of the main streets is like a lane to a cattle inark-H on sale day. Hundreds of oxen are seon. dragging great loads of varied goods into tha town. Ihe " Princes street" of the town is a memorable picture. All the houses elbow each other as the pedestrians do, and the spectator has an impression that life is strenuous m Korea. The leisured classes are dressed like cricket umpires, while the other classes are as grotesquely clothed as a British convict. The street is very narrow, and at every door merchandise is displayed. A hand (apparentlv the Salvation Army's) marches past, followed by a horde of youngsters. Children seem to be the same "all the world over. Another tine scenic film is "The Coast oi Brittany,' which is closely pressed for pride of place by 'Rambles Throutrh Yorkshire.' These scenic films nrovide in themselves a capi; tal entertainment. The thoroughness ot the German Army authorities U demonstrated by a film depicting the training of military enuestrians. The tests are severe on the noble horses, and seem a-ather cruel. The dramatic films are above the averase in most features, there being no displav of silly stage emotion. ' Muggins at, Kliuma Hospital"' is a military drama in which there is a lively fight on the north-west frontier of India. Mrs Mug gins is about the best "soldier" m the engagement, and qualities for the Victoria Cross. 'The Impostor' and 'The Insurgent Senator' aw excellent stones. .Hie <omic films' are very good, especially ' Jbe Tin Can Rattls, 1 which is principal newspaper in a mining town. The same programme will be given to-night. THE KINGS THEATRE.

The new programme at the King's Theatre last night was diversified and rich in humor, mobile and quick in passage as vaudeville should be, and entirely satisfactory to the large audience _ assembled in the cosy- little auditorium. Miss Beaumont Collins and her company of comedians presented a new short play, the freshly emergent fact of its representation being a vindication of the versatility of the artists. 'Bedfellows' is at the other end of the pole from the dramatic sketches with which Mies Collins has regaled Dunedin audiences, but there was not a misfit in the whole cast, and the little offering became, under skilled treatment, a vehicle of uproarious fun. The Brennans, two notable clog dancers, made their first appearance, and electrified the audience in an exposition of the high possibilities of this art. Mr Brennan's pedestal dance drew thunderous applause, and after witnessing it few would care to challenge him to contest the world's, championship, which he now holds. Mis© Edith Harmer, an imported soubrette. who dresses handsomely and captures the eye by her shapely appearance and graceful movement, " caught on " at once, and displayed in addition to these attractions complete knowledge of the language of her business. Two new comedians— Harry Haddinott and Warwick Lumley—provided abundant humor, and the remaining members of the company—Elsie Bates (serio), Arthur Morley (a fine basso), Elsie MarGuire (story singer), and Morley and Bates (charactersketch team) —offered contributions which were all welcome. The tame programme is announced for toniffht.

BURNS HALL. A change of programme was inaugurated at the Burns Hail last evening. ' The Tragic Love of Mona Lisa' is the "piece de resistance " of the bill. Two thousand feet in length, elaborately colored, and splendidly presented in every way, it is a, genuine triumph for Messrs Pathe Freres, the producers. The keyboard of the emotions is exploited with the exquisite finesse of French art. ' The Tsar's Gardens ' gives us a peep into what seems an earthly paradise. To those whose resthetie sense cries out for nourishment this picture should prove a boon indeed. 'The Son-in-law's Nightmare' shows Boucot, the Parisian comedian, revelling in a new j presentation of the evergreen comedy conception—the superfluous mother-in-law. 'ls He Eligible?' is a romantic comedy, if the term is allowable. The rich young , man '' falls in at first eight " with a young lady who is only too palpably beau-hunt-ing. Her meddling mother, however, remains cold to the fervent attachment, pending investigations. A private detective agency is requisitioned, and a lndy-detective-stenographer looks up the young man at his business address. The report to the lovesick girl's business-like mother is more than satisfactory. "Mr Jones" is accordingly invited with all haste to pay a call. His prospective mother-in-law is then astonished to learn that he has in th-s meantime become engaged to the ladv-tktective-stenographer. The ' Gaumont Graphic' is full of illustrative, incident. ' Benoit's Fortune" is a well-conceived tomedy, in which the programme is fit rang. ' Wonders of the Sea.' as its title conveys, presents the marvels of the submarine world in a proportion which makes their eccentric structures visible to the eye. A gced selection of pictures of varied import complete a very fine programme, which will be repeated to-night. QUKKN'S THEATEE. The new piogramme at the Queen's Theatre drer large attendances yesterday ::fterr.ooii and evening. The dramatic ihns are all of a high standard. 'The Dieppe Circuit Motor Race, 1912,' furnishes a mo.t exciting struggle. 'Winter, .Sports in Switzerland' also provides some I excellent, racing events on the snow and ice- The "comics" also take a prominent place in the piogramme. TINY TOWN. Tiny Town, located at the Garrison Hall, was visited by a big crowd last evening, who were manifestly delighted with ail they saw. The midgets are undoubtedly . lever, and should be seen by all. The ladies have a special attraction there in the direction of the bride's trousseau. THE BRYDONE RINK. There was a big attendance at the Brydone Rink last evening, some 200 skaters occupying the floor. Mr Beaumont's orchestra supplied a number of new skating melodies. Arrangements are now completed for the fancy dress carnival to be held on Thursday and Friday, and indications point to it being a decided success. Quite a number of competitions and novelare to be provided, and the public, in Iheir capacity of judges, should have some difficulty in puking the best, competitors. A limited number of tickets only are being issued, with the object of preventing overcrowding, and these are selling rapidly. ST. KILDA BAND. The St. Kilda Municipal Band will give their first concert in the local Town Hall to-morrow - evening. An excellent programme has been selected, and patrons arc promised an enjoyable evening. The band have been putting in a lot of practice, and should be heard to advantage. The numbers include: Descriptive fantasia, ' A Sailor's Life' (introducing various novelties), a cornet solo by Mr H. Dickinson, a baritone solo by Mr W. Nelson, horn solo by Mr W. Smith, E flat bass solo by Mr A. Nelson; also numerous vocal and full band pieces. No charge wiil be made for admission, but a silver corn collection. will be taken by members at the door. COMBINED CHURCH CHOIRS. The second annual festival of the Donedin Church Choirs* Union takes place in Knox Church this evening, when all lover S at church, mnaic may expect a real musical treat. The concert comprises hymns and anthems from some of the best musical composers, and solos will be sung by Mrs W. J. P. .Harvey and Messrs D. Hutton and W. II- Mackenzie. Mr D. Cooke will aft vt> organist, and the choir will be conducted by Mr Page! G«te»

HIS MAJESTY'S. 'Mrs M'Sweeney' amused another large audience last night, and it was not only amusement, but also a pleasant reminder of Irish life aa transplanted in Australia that was presented by Maggie Moore, Mr E. B. Russell, and their colleagues. Some attention, too, was given to the incidental music. The entertainment makes few demands upon ono'd analytic powers, but it "passes the time," as the phrase goes, very agreeably. The piece will be played again this evening