AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXII, Issue 15715, 7 September 1911, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. The final performance of “ Jack and the' Beanstalk ” was given last night, when there was a crowded and enthusiastic audience. Mr V. Loydall appeared as the widow and gave an excellent performance. The wonderful feats of the Pantzer troupe and the many gorgeous ballets met with great favour, while the comedians were also well received. The company will leave for Oaniaru this morning. OPERA HOUSE. Starr' and Leslie, Kcko, Doctor Rowe and other- members of the vaudeville company were successful at the Opera House last evening. ' They will appear again this evening. FULLER’S. PICT URES. The varied programme at the Colosseum, ranging from semi-scientific subjects to pathos and humour, was well received last evening. A fresh programme. will be given this evening. \VEST-HAYWARD PICTURES. King Colo’s record-breaking performance at the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s'grounds at Addington is still one of the principal attractions in the programme at Ills Majesty's Theatre. That series and all tiie other items were well received by those who attended last evening. The pictures will be shown again this evening. On Monday night a film entitled “ Our Navy” will be shown. It will illustrate the latest Dreadnoughts, cruise on a battleship, evolutions, preparing for battle, stripped for combat, guns in' firing position, in action, battle practice, out torpedo nets, cease lire, humorous scenes, and fighting on land. OLYMPIA RINK. The Olympia Rink still claims its share of patronage from amusementseekers. It will bo open as usual for three sessions to-day. SYDENHAM PICTURES. There was a change of programme at the Sydenham Picture Palace last night, and a large audience was in attendance. The new pictures were again very varied in character. “The Birth of Flowers,” a Pathe coloured subject, was an excellent item of special educational interest. Another subject showed the manufacture of Coronation mugs. Tho dramas were .enjoyable, “The Deputy’s Honour” and “Was ho a Coward?” being loudly applauded. Comedy numbers of an amusing character were “ Tontolini a , Prisoner for Love,” “Tweedledum’s Sleeping Sickness” and “A Double Elopement.” Tho Australian drama, “ The Assigned Servant ” was again shown, and proved as popular as ever. To-day there will be a matinee at 2.30 in addition to tho evening performance, and the same programme will be shown. PLANET FAIR. The Planet Fair was continued yesterday in tho Salvation Army Citadel, Victoria Street. Business at the various stalls was brisk, especially in the evening, and the results were highly satisfactory. A large amount has still to be collected, however, if last year’s total is to be exceeded, audit is hoped that to-day business will be still better than it was yesterday. Last evening the Young Men’s Christian Association Glee Party gave a concert, which was greatly appreciated. ' The Fair will be open for the last time this evening. NICOLA, THE MAGICIAN. This evening Messrs J'. and N. Tait will introduce Nicola, the Magician, and his company at the Theatre Royal for a season limited to seven nights. Though Nicola is an entertainer new to Australasia, lie has been before the publio of America and Europe for twenty years, and has won extended fame there as a magician and illusionist. Over twelve months ago ho set out from San Francisco upon a tour of the Far East and Australasia with a company of fifteen artists. Although Nicola is the star of the company, he has the assistance of a largo number of trained illusionists and a strong combination of American vaudeville artists. In Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin recently record seasons were played. Day' sale tickets are now on sale at Mr Woodward’s and the box-plan is at the Dresden. MISS RENE QUEREE’S CONCERT. Miss Rene Queree, a native of the dominion, who is proceeding to Europe to oomplete her studies with Madame Carreno, will be tendered a farewell ooncert in tho Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening, September 20. Miss Queree will play the Schumann Concerto, and will be assisted by the Christchurch Orchestral Society, Mrs Gowcr-Burns, Miss Vera Humphries, Miss Thelma Brown (elocutionist) and Mr Farquhar Young. LEONARD BORWICK. Messrs J. and N. Tait announce that the English pianist, Leonard Borwick, will give two recitals in the Theatre Royal, Christchurch, on September 19 and 21. Mr Borwick is able to appear in three New Zealand cities only, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, having to sail for America on September 29 to be in time to fulfil engagements there. Mr Shaw Stanby, Messrs J. and-N. Tait’s manager, is making arrangements for the local concert.