AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 15139, 22 March 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

FULLERS' PICTURES. .The special programmes presented at the Princess Theatre vesterday drew largo audiences afternoon and evening. Milan Cathedral was a source of the utmost pleasure, being, in fact, one, of tho finest colored subjects shown in Dunedin. This evening the ordinary bill will be presented—a fine one, featuring tho stirring animal drama The- Panther's Prey.' On Monday afternoon and evening the now programme will he shown, including the attraction ' Fra Diavolo.' Two big programmes are to be presented at the. Princess Theatre next week. On Monday evening the star film will be a representation of ' Fra Diavolo.' This production is hv the Solax Company, and portrays an absorbing plot alive with stirring incidents, v On Thursday a complete change of programme will be. made. The chief feature will be a sensational Ambrosia film, ' Between Life and Death.' THE KING'S THEATRE. The sacred programme at the King's Theatre last night was of extraordinary merit, the principal features being the part singing of the Harmonious Huxhams, and the versatile work of tho Screnaders. To-night the management announce the first appearance of several notable artists. Foremost amongst these is the foot-balancer and cannon equilibrist I aul Pedrini, who, with the assistance of the trained baboon "Toby" is said to provide a sensational entertainment. The other newcomers are the Foutonovs (lady duettists), and Victor (ventriloquist and illusionist). NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE. The ordinary programme was changed yesterday for one of a semi-sacred character, in which two outstanding films—'David and Goliath,' and ' Joseph and His Brethren' wore disclosed. To-night reversion will bo made, to the old programme, of which ' The Mystery of the 7 Express ' is the spotlight attraction. The usual change takes place on Monday morning. BARTON BROS.' CIRCUS. On their second appearance ou Thursday night the members of the above combination strengthened the favorable impression they had at first made. Each item is worth watching, and some are of intense interest. The equestrian work is of a high quality, while several splendid specimens of horseflesh are introduced. The Hanlcy, Marguerite, and Hanlcv trio are clever and graceful gymnasts ; Miss Kathleen Baker is an accomplished trapozist and wire-walker; and Happy .Tackles, the clown, is a deal funnier than the ordinary circus comic man. It is a compact company, and the patronage accorded is liberal. Thev appear again to-night at the Oval. ' HAYWARD'S PICTURES. ' Both sessions at The Octagon were attended by large numbers of "patrons yesterday. In the evening many were unable to gain admission. " The current programme, which included the excellent military film 'With the Colors' will bo shown for the last time to-night. The plan will be open at The Octogan to-day and Monday.- There will be a matinee on Monday afternoon, and the usual evening session. Monday's new programme will include what, is said to be the finest colored drama, ever produced bv Pathe. It is 3,000 ft long. THE NEWBURY CONCERT. Though the Garrison Hall was notfilled last night there was a good crowd present, and the programme was worthy of the attendance. Mr Newbury does not spare himself at his own entertainments, and he figured prominently last night, giyl ing, among other items, a" couple of exacting solos—'ln Native. Worth' (Haydn's 'Creation') and ' Cujus Animam' (Rossini's ' Stabat Mater'). Though perhaps Mr Newbury was not in his very best form, there were object lessons in the art of vocal production. The encore songs—- ' Annabel Lee ' and ' The Message '—were a treat to listen to. Mr Newbury also took part in two duets—with Madame Spada m Verdi's 'Home to Our Mountains,' and with Mr J. M'Grath in ■* Watchman. What of the Night?' These were good contributions, the latter especially being a success. Madame Spadaalso contributed ' Waft Her. Angels' in a stvle that can only be attempted' by an artist, and the encore was genuine. "Mrs R. Power (a firm favorite) was deservedly encored for the delightful way in which she sang ' The Lost Chord ' and Hubbin's

'Ave Maria.' Mr J. M'Grath, singing well, scored with 'Nazareth' and Nessler's ' Parting Song,' the latter of which was given with true feeling. A very successful appearance was that of Miss ' Dora Emery as a violinist. She produced a good tone, bows with confidence, and as far us could be judged last night has a fair technique, and" her taste was displayed by the sympathetic obbligato to Mrs Power's ' Ave Maria.' Miss Emery's subsequent appearances will be looked for. Mr Max Sherek played the accompaniments ; also two solos—Schumanns ' Novelette' and Liszt's 'Second Rhapsodic.' For each of these he was decidedly encored. RICKARD'S TIVOLI COMPANY. The Rickarda Tivoli Company will open at His Majesty's Theatre next Tuesday evening for a brief season, box plans for which will bo on view at Jacobs's during the holidays. Care has been exercised in selecting the. company, with the result that only "star" artists are included in the programme. Arnold De Biere, an illusionist, with a company of 20 members, is claimed to be a whole entertainment in himself, and his many clever acts are described as being as original as they are marvellous. Miss Nella Webb, an American singer of talking songs, achieved remarkable success in Australia recently. Miss Webb, in addition to her singing art, is said to possesses a most costly stage wardrobe. Taylor and Arnold, ragtime raonologuists, provide clever musical numbers. Signor Alberto Marini, late principal tenor of tho Quinlan Opera Company, will be heard in the latest lyrics, as well as excerpts from opera. Chinko. the boy juggler, is set down as one of the world's best exponents of the balancing art. Miss Minnie Kaufmann is another leading feature. This young lady performs some daring bicycle tricks.