AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 15065, 23 December 1912, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Day and night the crowds flock to the Queen's Theatre, where continuous pictures are shown from 11.30 in the morrnnotill 10.30 at -night. The attendance hardly ever slackens off at any time—a fact that speaks for the popularity of the Queen's, the established house in Dunedin for a continuous show. The quality of the new programme, presented for the'first time today, is equal io the best that has vet been shown. It contains no less than three pictures by the A.B. Company alone—- ' Friends,' described as a tale of the West, features everybody's favorite, Miss Dorothy Nicholson. A little orphan is considered by all as the sweetheart of Dandy Jack. Jack leaves the camp for .. other gold diggings, and the girl is broken-hearted. Later, Bob, a friend of Jack's, arrives at the camp and falls in love with the orhpan girl. Jack returns one day, and seeing that real love exists between the girl and his friend, "he gives up all claim. 'An American Marriage' introduces Nick Winter, the famous detective. It is an exciting story in which the detective feigns to have been drugged by a prince "of thieves, and eventually runs ins quarry to earth. 'The Adventure of a retired Army Colonel' affords plenty of scope for Mr Maurice Costello in the leading part. A dishonest policeman commits a burglary, and is in the act of committing another when he is cleverly trapped. A superb Pathe colored scenic as 'The Rhine' (Cologne to Bingen). .The comics are also well represented. ' Disappointed Mamma'. shows mamma at the seashore with her daughter. She hopes to catch a titled husband for her, but in her anxiety she nearly marries her to an adventurer," until Ms designs are thwarted bv a commercial traveller. 'A Mixed Affair' is also one of the funniest of films, while the latest issue of trc Gaumont Graphic is full of topical interest. The management intend to present a special series of subjects *n Christmas Day. FULLERS' PICTURES. To-night's new programme is strong on paper, and will doubtless prove so on the screen. It contains a varied range of pictures of diverse character, dealing with subjects as unassociated as' 'Waterplane Trials m the Japanese Navy ' and ' Broncho Billys Christmas Dinner.' 'Friends' and A Girl's Bravery' are the principal dramas, and 'The Wood Industry' is described as of great educational value. THE KING'S THEATRE. A successful entertainment was- given at the King's Theatre on Saturday night, when the current series of pictures was exhibited for the last time. In to-nidit's new programme an excellent collection of dramatic, scenic, and comic films will be presented, and, judging bv the titles, thev all promise something good. The dramatic section includes ' The Colleen Bawn' (the great Irish story), 'The Ladv of the Camellias (an adaptation of the French play Camille |, and 'The Pied Piper of Hamelm) (depicting scenes from Robert Brownings famous poem). Two scenics ('Motoring over Ben Nevis and 'Views in Tangier, Morocco) appear in the bill, and two natural history subjects (' Life of a. Honey ■tsee and 'Life m an Aquarium') should prove interesting. There is the usual number of comedies. HAYWARDS' PICTURES. There was a capital house at The Octagon on Saturday evening. To-nio-ht a new programme will be installed ° The piece de resistance is said to be the first halt ol the kinematographic pictures taken during the Alaska-Siberia scientific expedition promotedby the Carnegie Institute of 1 ittsburg. Thev give a faithful representation G f Esldmo and animal life in the land of the midnight sun." Hunting Polar bear, moose, walrus, and seals, and views Arctic bird rookeries add the glamor ot the chase to these films, which will take over an hour to pass before the audience. Another film of note is the product of the Nordisk Company-'The Governors Daughter,' a .Russian military drama. IV* Vitagraph Company contribute a domestic story, 'Wanted, a Grandmother. Miss /Turner and Mr Costello appear in it to advantage. The new lathe Gazette contains items of interest Irom everywhere.

THE CRIMSON RAMBLERS. The Scarlet Troubadours, the Uerrvn.akere,- and the Pierrots have all been prime favorites with the public of Bnnedin. Each ot these companies gave capital entertainments, but the Crimson Ramblers whose show is on similar lines, are said to surpass anything that has 'come our way. rhey occupy the boards for just Halt the evening, a .nd during that time they keep the audience entertained merrily. In addition to the Crimson Lamblers. the Five Olraes, a company of acrobatic comedians, will appear, also 'Miss Bessie Slaughter (a contralto of repute). Miss Victoria Cross (who sings low comedy Scotch songs), and Leonard Nelson (a wellknown character comedian). H.M.S. CAMBRIAN'S CONCERT PARTY. The ship's company of 'H.M.S. Cambrian are sparing no effort to make their concert in aid of the children's Christmas fund a success. Notwithstanding the fact that they were engaged in " coaling ship " from 4 o'clock this morning, the Concert party ha.ve spent the afternoon in decorating the Early Settlers' Hall with fiacs and bunting from the ship, and its appearance has been much enhanced thereby. A crowded house should reward the promoters of and the performer* in the entertainment having in view the excellent fare to be. provided and the ffood cause which is to benefit by the financial results.

WIRTHS' CIRCUS,

Since their last visit here the Wirth Brothers have added several features to their show. The star tu-n in to-night's programme is Rillaiy Long, who docs everything on his head. He balances on his head on a trapeze bar high in the air, while he smokes a cigarette and juggles a liumbe-' of balls, and also pours out a glass of tempting-looking liquor which he drinks "up." Then the traneze is set swinging and revolving, and again, on his head, he maintains a perfect balance. His concluding feat, however, is even more sensational. This is the " Slide for Life " on his head down a 90ft wire. Melbourne 1 ress critics were unanimous in acclaimnig tb.e_tu.rn the most unique ever seen in Australia. The nine Bastiens are a very clever troupe of acrobats. All of one family, they range from Bastien Pero to a tiny tot of four years, and every one is a specialist in the art of somersaulting: while Mile Sapista, a wonderfully strong girl, also supports all her brothers and sisters on her shoulders. There are over a score of items on the. circus programme, and then come the cowbovs (the real, genuine article from the Wild West of America), led by Art Boden. The party have in their ranks the horses of the" great round-up " that are held annually in the united States, including Captain Rose (of Olograph fame), Gaspipe Mullison. George Miller, Guy Updike, and Charlie Lc Due. Iliese men give a complete show in themselves. In addition to the features already mentioned there is a party of Australian rough-nders and the menagerie. The locale of the circus is the Oval, Anderson Bay road.

MADAME KIRKBY LUNN.

For her first concert on Boxing Night, Thursday nest, Madame Kirkbv Lunn will be heard in one operatic selection, two Brahms songs, and several Enr/lish and bcotch ballads. Madame Kirkbv Lunn (says the Perth. W.A.. 'Daily News') is no ordinary woman. On the contrary, sh-; is quite an extraordinary woman. " Not only as a singer—that goes without saving. But she is extraordinary in a deeper sense. One has only to see her to be persuaded that she has a magnificent presence, a magnificent face, a magnificent personality. She is no imitation of somebody else. She is herself. And she is not merely a singer, whose sweet notes can enthral an audience; she is a woman with a splendid brain and heart—a woman who can think for herself, feel for herself. and express without fear or favor her own thoughts and feelings. Messrs J. and N. Tait, the directors of the concerts, announce that the fonr and three shilling tickets will be on sale at Jacobs's to-mor-row.

■- i NEWBURY CHRISTMAS NIGHT CONCERT. Madame Emily Spada will appear at tin above conceit. In response to many reMr Philip Newbury will sing the following selections in the Garrison Hall on Christmas night:—Recit. and air 'Comfort le and 'Ev'ry Vallev* CMessiah'), ,™ re r?' You Walk >' 'The Holy City.' Waft Her, Angels' ('Jeptha'), and 'The Message (Blumenthal). Madame Spada will sing Angels Ever Bright and Fair,' and join Sir Newbury in 'The Miserere' scene, with organ and effects. The following \ Vl ]l a l so appear:—Mrs R, A. Power (contralto), Mr James Jago (baritone), Mies Violet Myers (solo violinist), Miss Lizzie M'Laren (solo pianist), Mr David Cooke (organist), Mrs Gilchrist (contralto), and Miss Madge Hopkins (soprano). Popular prices will be charged