AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXII, Issue 15511, 11 January 1911, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

WIRTH’S CIRCUS. Messrs Wirtli Bros.’ menagerie and circus attracted a very large number of patrons last evening, and the circus portion of the entertainment, including the clever feats of Raymond, the “handcuff king,” was enthusiastically received. “ Lizzie,” the hippopotamus, was the principal attraction in the menagerie, which, also numbered amongst its occupants wild animals of all sizes and descriptions. The raised platform arranged for seating accommodation proved a welcome improvement on the ordinary style of circus seating, and the big tent, which manifested the thoroughness of its waterproofing very satisfactorily on Monday night, gave a comfortable view of the entertainment to all present. Raymond, the “ handcuff king,” has accepted a challenge from a Christchurch resident to escape from a sepcially-con-structed canvas bag. To-morrow evening a special train, for which excursion fares will be issued, will leave Rangiora for Christchurch at 6.20, stopping at all intermediate stations and returning to Rangiora after the performance.

HAYWARD-WEST PICTURES. Hia Majesty’s Theatre was very well patronised last evening, when this week’s programme was given for the second time. The “ Pathe Gazette” showed, amongst other items, Mr Will Crooks addressing a meeting, the American warships at Gravesend and the latest Parisian fashions. The programme wil} be repeated this evening. operThouse. . There was another large audience at the Opera House last evening, when Fullers Vaudeville Company provided an entertainment which was thoroughly ' appreciated. The programme will be repeated’ this evening. FULLER’S PICTURES. A large crowd assembled in the Colosseum last evening to see this week’s programme of pictures, which evidently was highly appreciated. It will be 'given again this evening. SYDENHAAI*PICTURES. The new series of pictures shown at the Empire Picture Theatre in Sydenham attracted another good audience last evening, and the films were well received. This evening a complete change of programme will lie made, and the films will include a long series showing the tragedy “Hamlet,” and other pictures giving industries in Burin ah, cattle ranching in. British Columbia, and a series showing the catching of lobsters* The programme will include comedy subjects and dramas of new interest and variety. A matinee will be given to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. WAINONT PARK. Wainoni Park continues to attract large numbers of visitors, and the recent shower has freshened up the gardens. To-day the ocean wave and swine boats will be free to all visitors. Mr William Short, the King’s Trumpeter, will give a recital on January 26 at the Wainoni Gala.