ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mataura Ensign, 9 March 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. A special Selig dramatic masterpiece entitled "Wamba, the Child of the Jungle," will constitute the big attraction at to-night's change of programme at tho Theatre Royal. Tho picure is described as a se-nsational and pioturesque production (2000 ft) and is constructed on the beautiful theme of mother love. A beautiful; colored A.K. drama, "The Runaways,' will act an a strong support, and 1 one ol Edison's fine human studies will be portrayed in "The Evil Thereof." The scenic action will bo represented by "Tho River Cobra," a picture famed for its beauty; and "Jura—an excursion to the Alps,'' a delightful Patho color study, while an educational study, "Tho Uses of Dyna/inite" should prove very entertaining. The comedy section is as usual a notable one, tho principal of wliich pictures John Bunny, the popular comedian, making a, groat hit with the ladies of society. The latest world's news will also bo shown in "Pnthe's English Gazette." PRINCESS THEATRE. In every fresh picture programme' there is always to be found something new and novel, and to-night at the Princess Theatre there will be screened ' as t'he star attraction a remarkable! drama: of great beauty entitled "Ashes." Iho plot and' treatment of this picture are quito out of the- ordinarv, most of t-lie scenes appearing on the "screen being presented in an uncommon and exceedingly artistic manner which will doubtless be tho subject of favorable (•eminent. Many choice subjects will form strong supports to the principal picture, included simony them being a I fine Pa the scenic of Uppw; Egvnt, ' A oambler's Honor," a fine rilay of power and pathos by the A.B". Company, and "The Greater Gift." Recent, nappemngs; at home and abroad will bo depicted by the "New Zealand Animat-' rd News" and "Wanvvk Chronicle. "| while tho • omedics aro, aa uoual, of a! high stan ird. Tho Motirmme will' be screoni.J to-niilM an-» to-mori'ow Tilght only. MATAURA BAND CARNIVAL. j Ihe carnival ;n aid ol the Mataura! lirass Band uniform and instrument I fund was brought to a successful con-| elusion on Saturday night in the Horticultural Hall. Tho building was! crowded the whole evening and the! various stall-holders experienced a busy time, while the side-shows wee liberally patronised and the tea-rooms accounted for a good sum. I Ample provision was made in the way of amusements, the maypole dance being again successfully repeated by 40 young ladies under ' the guidance of Meal am cs Walker and Thorn. Miss Easton played the accompaniment. The! laughable farce, "Eboneaer's Visit to New York," was well staged by the! Mataura- amateurs, whose, efforts were appreciated by. the audience. The Higband dancing of Mi tees Ashbv, McQuillan and Duncan was much admired, the young ladies receiving an ovation. lhe finals of the lazy-stick pulling competition provided a centre of attraction for a good number, and some exciting pulls were witnessed. Tho competition resulted as follows:—In the first round R. Hastie and D. Balloch did not meet on Thursday night ahd the contest eventuated on Saturday, when the former won. In the second round J. Balloch beat J. 1.. Smith, J. Oughton beat H. McCully, Hantio a bye; semi-final, Oughton boat Hastie, J. Balloch a bye; final. Oughton beat J. Balloch.

The competitions for the trousseau made by Miss K. Sinclair and the wedding cake presented by Messrs A. Aitken and Co. attracted keen interest, Miss V. Smith (Brydone) winning the former and Miss Ruby CuHen (Mataura) the latter. For the weight-guessing of the frozen carcase of lamb, the gift of the Southland Frozen Meat ana Produce Export Company, Messrs G. Bigwood and T. Matheson tied, the exact weight be:ng 331b. For the live weight of the calf presented by Messrs Cookburn Bios., the weight of which wan 3171b, Mr W. Terry was the winner, with a guess of 305. M.r J. Mam camo recond, his guess being 330-Jlb. Saturday was the most successful night experienced during the carnival, the takings amounting to close on £IOO. The total takings will amount to between £2OO and £3OO, but the exact amount will not be available lor a fow days until the art union books are returned. _ The Mataura Pipe Band assisted on Saturday night by playing selections outside the hall. ANTONIA DOLORES. The announcement that Mdllc. Antonia Dolores is again visiting the Dominion and will appear at Core will be received with much satisfaction. Mdlle. Dolores is undoubtedly the most popular «ing«r who ever toured New Zealand. Gifted with a beautiful voice and a charming personality, Dolores has no difficulty in captivating an audience. in describing this great artisto critics all over tho world have usod many superlatives. Do km* has boon termed tho incomparable, divine, tho sweetest .songstress of the worLd, and other flattering descriptions. That she is worthy of thorn is generally admitted. Dolores not only possesses tho temperamental quality which goes towards creating an artiste, but she is also endowod with a charming grace of manner which endears her to tho people, and has won for he'r many friends throughout tho world. Since the oponing of the present New Zealand' tour tho diva has received many eulogistic notices. The press speaks of hor as retaining all her artistry, and with a voioo as beautiful and captivating as over. The repertoire of Dolores is more extensive than over and her concert at Gore will serve to introduce many new works by eminent composers. The Gore season ia limited to one night only, next Thursday, 12th in-st. The box plan will Ixi opened at lioyiie Bros', on Tuesday.