ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14680, 15 May 1911, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S; THEATRE. V

Last Saturday night His Majesty's Theatre was well filled, and the audience showed its liking for tho romantio drama which the William Anderson's dramatic organisation is presenting. Mr. Anderson has spared no expense in the presentation of tho piece. Tho scones are .. thoroughly realistic. The company, which is headed by tho popular H. R. Roberts and Miss Bcatrico Day has met with pood receptions. The • next production, " Lucky Durham," which is in active preparation, will be staged during next week. FULLER'S PICTURES. Another complete change of animated pictures will be screened at the King's Theatre to-night The scries have just arrived from London, and will embrace many dramatic, scenic, and humorous subjects. The following pictures have been chosen for to-night's programme: —"Glimpses of China," "A Brother's Redemption," , "Tilly's Uncle," "When tho Wind Blows," "A Blackbordered Letter," " Misadventures of Bill, the Plumber," "The Island of St. Kilda" (scenic), "All's Well in Love and War," "The Redeemed Criminal Charlie Becomes a Warrior." Appropriate musical selections will be rendered by Mr. E. J. Burke's orchestra. 1 > -

W'EST'S PICTURES. Both the matinee and evening shows of the Royal Albert Hall were well patronised on Saturday, "Burly Bill" , and "Bertie's Bandit being received with much enthusiasm. The scenic section embraces some charming and interesting subjects, the historical town 1 of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, being especially fine. Several of the humorous films, including on© in which Fools head is the chief actor, _ were keenly enjoyed. A matinee will bo given on Wednesday at .2.30, when a complete change of programme will be presented. OPERA HOUSE. The Opera . House secured generous patronage on "Saturday evening. All the turns were greatly appreciated, especially that of Harris and Vernon, whose eccentric dancing won loud applause. The harem skirt lady, Miss Etti© Williams, was also very popular. A new programme will be given this evening.

BUCKINGHAM PICTURE PALACE. The new series of moving pictures shown at Mr. Edmund H. Buckingham's Theatro on Saturday evening was in - every respect attractive and interesting. • The scenic views afforded tho spectators opportunities of seeing the manners, customs, and modes of living in many strange lands. Particularly appreciated were the photographs of life in the Swiss Alps, in tho villages of the Hartz Mountains, and amongst American Indians of a typo apparently very low-down in tho scale of humanity. Tho comic pictures wore clever, and were generally very laughable, and provocativo of much applause. During the evening Mr. Buckingham sang two songs —"The Banks of Allan Water" and "Little Maid of Malabar" much success. Ho lias a light baritone voice of excellent compass and timbre, and he uses it very happily. It is, proposed that there shall bo a change of programme every Friday, evening, and matinees on oach Wednesday. - PRINCE'S RINK. The popular Prince's Skating Rink will be reopened on Saturday. A now maplewood floor is now being laid. Tho rink is under the same management as lost season, Hayward's Enterprises, Ltd., Mr. George Pelham being director. WINDSOR RINK. The Windsor Rink still retains its popularity, and there was a good attendance at each of tho sessions on Saturday. A barnyard carnival will be hold this evening, and to-morrow evening a mile invitation race is to be run. Events on Saturday morning resulted as follows:—Boys' race, C. Ingram; graceful skating, Miss H. Russell; double race, Miss Hilda Taylor and Master Roy Lewis. Lessons in trick, fancy, graoeful, and waltz skating will bo given free of charge in future. ORIENTAL BAZAAR. Tho Oriental bazaar being held in the Choral Hall, Lower Symonds-street, in aid of the Pandita Ramabai's Christianising and helpful work among tlie_ child widows of India, proved an attraction on Saturday, the spacious hall being well filled throughout both, afternoon and evening. The gorgeous display of Indian, Oriental, and Continental goods and novelties was much admired. Those who have not yet visited the bazaar, which is upon, the biggest scalo in the Oriental line yet seen in Auckland, will have a last opportunity of doing so to-day, as from eight o'clock this evening the fair will be closed down. Admission is free. ROYAL RINK. The Saturday sessions at the Royal Rink were largely attended by devotees of roller skating. Tho floor was in excellent condition, and in every respect the rink was most attractive. Tho usual sessions will bo held to-day.