ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14648, 6 April 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WESTS PICTURES. t Within recent years the manufacturers of animated pictures have been steadily exploiting the idea that all the world is a stage, and their efforts aro so remarkably extensive that peoplo of easy disposition may make inexpensive tours of the globe in thra easy comfort of a cushion! chair. In the estimation of tho operator of a cinematographic camera, an insurmountable barrier does not exist, and he penetrates the sacred precincts of official secrecy with the same easy nonchalance with which he invades the mysterious sacredness of Oriental temples. A striking illustration of this intrepid effrontery is included in the new programme of West's pictures, which was shown for the first time last evening in the Royal Albert Hall before an audience which filled every section. , The picture was a lengthy series depicting some of tho more . picturesque incidents in the life of a battleship, and it concluded with a remarkably fine pictorial description of heavy gun practice on a Dreadnought. Charming . views wer© given of torpedo destroyers, travelling at full speed through a tremendous flurry of water, and tho scene of tho racing wake was shown as it appeared from the deck. The audienco was then transported to a Dreadnought, and introduced to the manner in which decks are cleared for action. Twelve-inch guns thundered in their magnificence for tha edification of the audience, and such minor details as the striking of shells upon th© water were also pictured. Some wonderfully rugged mountain scenery formed tho subject ot another good film, and some pictures of smiling Cingalese were • accompanied by an interesting section dealing with a herd of sacred elephants. The other items of the programme wero of an equally high standard of merit, and the audience frequently demonstrated its approval by hearty applause. Pleasing musical selections were given by the ladies' orchestra, and these added to the pleasure of the audience. The programme will bo shown again this evening. On Saturday evening, the animated pictures of competitors in the beauty competition will be shown for the first time. AMY CASTLES' FINAL CONCERT. This evening, at tho Choral Hal, the famous young soprano, Miss Amy Cactles, will make her final appearance, in Auckland for many years, as she leaves shortly for- London to make her first appearance there in grand opera. The success that attended Miss Castle*' first concert on Monday is sure to be repeated this evening, the programme being an exceptionally interesting one. Miss Castles' numbers will include: The aria "Cara Nome," from "Rigoletto;" tho waits song from "Romeo and Juliet," "At Twilight,' and "'Twas April," by Ncvin. By special request, Miss Castles will repeat "Ave Maria" (Gounod), with 'cello obligate-, "Last Rose of Summer," and " Home, Sweet Home." Herr Louis Hattenbaoh, the 'cellist, will play "L© Cygno" (Saint-Saens), "Scherzo' (Van Goens), "Nocturne" (Chopin), and by request, "The Weigenloid" (Schumann), and " Govotte" (Squire). Herr Alexander Camphauson's songs include " The Lrl King" (Schubert), and " Star ,of Eve (Wagner), whilst Mr. William Conway s piano solos comprise "Rhapsodio Hongroiso" (Liszt), "Polonaise in A Flat (Chopin). Trams from all suburbs will set down patrons at the Choral Hall, and be in attendance at the conclusion of the concert The .plan is rapidly filling at Wildman and ■- Arcy's, with day sales at Martelli's. OPERA HOUSE. At tho Opera House last night Fuller's Vaudeville Company submitted an attractive programme to a largo audience, and the various interesting, items were heartily applauded. As a juggler, Herr Theodore made a big impression, and his tricks were carried out with a celerity and neatness that commanded general admiration, Mr. Harry Sadler contributed popular songs, and had to respond to numerous encores. The programme will be repeated this evening. FULLER'S PICTURES. Tho new programme to be screened at the King's Theatre this evening will includo tho following films:— "Lucerne to Mount Palates." "National Sports in Scotland," " When a Man Loves," "Kouang Toung China," "Rachel," tho latest Patho Gazette, "Tho two Paths," "An American Count." The new change will be shown till Saturday evening. "THE BAD GIRL OF THE FAMILY." , A large audience gathered in His Majesty's Theatre last evening, notwithstanding the unfavourable ..weather, to witness the production of " The Bad Girl of The Family." The last two performances of th© piece will be given to-night and to-morrow night. On' Saturday next Mr. Marlow's company will enter on tho last four nightc of their season in Auckland, when new London production from the pen of Mr. George A. Do Gray, " Th© Angel of His Dreams," will bo staged. This piece enjoyed an uninterrupted run of 18 months at the Lyric Theatre, London. Th© box plan for the rest of th© season is now open at Wildman and Arey's. ■". ■". . . ; WINDSOR RINK Tho Windsor Skating Rink, at Ponsonby, was largely attended yesterday, and at tho five to seven p.m. session particularly! the floor presented a very busy appearance. The rink is open daily from 10 to 12, 2.30 to 4.45, fivo to seven, and 7.30 to 10. Matinees for school children aro held on Saturday mornings. ... ROYAL RINK. , Skaters attend regularly in large numbers at the Royal Rink, where th© floor is in perfect order for th© pastime. Everything is up to date, and patrons aro well catered for. The rink will bo open again this evening. ' ' " ' " ■ . BUCKINGHAM'S PICTURES. There was a good attendance at the Buckingham Picture Palace again last evening, and the latest scries of films were watched with general interest, especially those dealing with Japan. ' Songs, in character, were rendered, and highly appreciated. The programme will be given again this evening., ; | ' . :: ============= . •' I