ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14746, 31 July 1911, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" JACK AND THE BEANSTALK."

The pantomime is still drawing crowded houses to His Majesty's Theatre. On Saturday at the matinee and night performances Mr. Victor Loydall appeared as the irrepressible, Dame Trot owing to the indisposition of Mr. Jack Cannot. Mr. Loydall invested the part with a delightful Scotch humour, and scored" consistently. The last six nights are announced, the pantomime being withdrawn on Saturday night next. There will be final matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Late trains to Otahuhu and Henderson will run on these nights.

OPERA HOUSE. A change of programme will be made at the Opera House this evening. Several new artists will be introduced, and the old favourites will appear in new items.

FULLER'S PICTURES. To-night's new series of pictures at the ; King's Theatre will incluue a cinematogram of the Coronation festivities. The management state that' magnificent views of the procession have been obtained from different parts all along the line of route,, and that the pictures are clear and distinct. The Coronation picture will be screened for the first time at a special matinee to be given this afternoon, and will be supplemented with the following latest productions:—"The Manufacture of Coronation Fireworks" (depicting the mysteries of making rockets) ; "Disreputable Mr. Regan" is a powerful drama, whilst "Across the Plains" and "Romance of Hefty Burke" are of a Wild Western character, dealing with cowboys and Indians. " Region of Ararat" is a beautiful travel film embellished with superb sunset effects; " The Bridegroom's Dilemma," dramatic; "The Manufacture of Artificial Flowers," an instructive subject. The comic element will be supplied by An Unexpected Review" and " When the Cat's Away." New musical inspirations will be rendered by Mr. E. J. Burke's orchestra.

WEST'S PICTURES. This afternoon at the matinee West's will present for the first time their series of pictures describing the Coronation festivities in connection with the crowning of Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary, wheh arrived by the Maheno yesterday." It is stated, the series is most comprehensive, and has been secured from the best privileged positions along the line of route. One important scene, said to bo photographed exclusively for West's, Ltd., is the " Procession of the Regalia." In addition to the Coronation pictures the usual programme of scenic, dramatic, and comic subjects- will be presented. Coronation matinees will also be given on Wednesday and Saturday.

STEWART'S PICTURES. Audiences at the Tivoli Theatre, Newton, on Saturday were large and appreciative. The. new picture programme that was presented in the evening contained many beautiful views, and the scenic subjects were all of a high standard. The coloured study, " Hunting the Giraffe," was a really excellent item, and perhaps the most interesting on the programme. A thrilling story was portrayed in " The Indian and the Maid," and the various incidents were splendidly enacted, while "The Secret of His Past" was based on a powerful plot. A descriptive picture ■showing the French troops in drilling operations was very popular., The Cattleman's Daughter" was another highly interesting film, and the humorous'subjects evoked hearty laughter and rounds ot applause. There will be the usual evening entertainments this week, and a matinee will be given this afternoon at three o'clock. . . : '

AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY. A social evening was held by the members of the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society in the Federal Clubrooms: on Friday night. An enjoyable evening was spent, the following contributing to the programme :•—Mr. and Mrs. Abel Rowe, Miss Ethel Rae/Miss Rhodes, and Messrs. Val. Atkinson, Laurie Abrahams, and F. Adeane. During the evening Mr. Peter Mackio presented Mrs. Abel Rowe with a ruby and diamond ring, as a token of the committee's appreciation of her services as designer of the costumes worn in.the recent production. Mrs. Val. Atkinson was also presented with a salad bowl in recognition of her work as pianiste at the private rehearsals of the principals.

BENEFIT CONCERT. A benefit concert was held in the Eden Terrace Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the widow and children of the late Mr. W. Hayhow. The concert, which was under the direction of Mr. William Skerrett, was a great success, the hall being crowded to the doors. An excellent programme was given by Mrs. L. Blood, Misses A. Strong, E. McDonald, A. McDonald, Messrs. T. Long, E. Fort, J. Williams, E. Jackson, D. Brett, A. Austen, W. Snooks, E. Long, W. Moody, A. Pearson, E. McGurk, E. Cross. The Eden Terrace Social Orchestra, Mr. Will Skerrett, Mrs. L. Blood, Miss A". Strong, and Mr. Langley played the accompaniments.

STAR PICTURES. A change of programme was introduced to a good audience at the Newmarket Public Hall on Saturday night. The films shown were of -an interesting, nature, and comprised educational, dramatic, and comic subjects. The programme will be repeated to-night.

- SKATING RINKS. The attendances at the Royal Roller Rink continue to be excellent. Preparations are in full swing for the big Hockey. Association carnival, which, with a number of special features, will occupy the rink next Monday evening. - '"• The Windsor Rink was well patronised at all sessions on Saturday. The rink will be open as usual to-day. The ordinary sessions at the Prince's Rink on Saturday attracted numbers of skaters. Skating will 'proceed as usual at the rink to-day.