AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 15041, 8 July 1909, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

COLOSSEUM. There was a good attendance, at the Colosseum last evening, when the week's programme was presented for tho last time. Tins selection of pictures shown was received with evident approval on the part of those present, and every film was applauded. This evening there will bo a change, of programme. The principal picture will be an historical one portraying tho life of Napoleon from November. 1793, to his death in 1821. The. Derby of 1009, in which his Majesty's colt Minora was ridden to victory, will form the subject of another scries, and the programme will include "Bear-hunting in Russia-," ''The Inauguration, of President Taft." li Balloon-making," and '"Buddhist Manners and Customs."' CHORAL HALL. The Dickens recital given by Mr Charles Davenport last evening at tho Choral Hall was a blending oi pathos and humour, of shadow and light. Mr Davenport portrayed tho evor-amusiug Mr Pickwick, giving his address to tho Pickwick Club and his experiences with the London cabmen, the rescue by Mr Alired Jingle, "of No Hall. Nowhere," of the most prominent members of the club, and tho wonderful stories told by Mr Jingle. Mr Davenport then turned to the death of Little Nell, commencing tho scene with tlie delusions of the old grandfather. Mr Davenport made the recitation, a. pathetic one. and his description of the, burial scone was toucbingly forceful. Ho then returned to lighter subjects, giving the dinner party following the meeting of ttte Pickwickians and Mr Jingle, and the adventures that befel Mr Winkle at tho ball, followed by Bumble's courtship and the celebrated duel between Mr Nathaniel Winklo a.nd his medical adversary. There was a fairly large attendance and Mr Davenport was enthusiastically applauded at the conclusion of the recital. This evening Mr Davenport will present the "Christmas Carol." HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was a gocd attendance at His Majesty's Theatre, laat evening, and the programme presented by the Pa the Pictures Company was well received. The principal film in the current week's programme, is biased on tho recent, disastrous earthquake at Mussina, aud Lake Conio and Lapland provide subjects for exceuent scenic series. The programme will be repeated this evening. OH R ISTCHUR.CH ORCHESTRA h SOCIETY. For tho concert to be given in tho Theatre Royal by the Christchureh Orchestral Society to-morrow evening, a very attractive programme has been prepared. Tho items will include Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, the overture to " Zampa" (Herold); (Jillctt's " Loin Du Bal " ; and Schubert's "'March" (Op. 40). Sougs will he given by Mm W. E. Sim us, and Mr D. S. Sinclair will play Weber's " Concerto" for the clarionet, with orchestral accompaniment. The box plan is at the. Dresden, where extra seats have been, thrown open, and the public will be admitted to the gallery.