AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12650, 30 April 1903, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. ' . Th;re was again a full honse at the Alhambre Theatre last evening, when Mr Entertainers reproduced , an interesting and amusing programme. Judging by the frequent rounds of applause which greeted the various performers, the audience wa3 thoroughly satisfied with the items of the programme. Miss Blackie, Miss Lamont, and Mr Stevens were in particular successful. Mr William Luby created a good deal of interest by his somewhat unusual performance. He claims to be able to expand his chest lOlin beyond its normal girth and to have the second greatest oxpan-

sion in the world. Withhis che"st Mated in this manner lie sang a- verse of "Just as the sun went down." Dr Rowo had some interesting sleight-of-hand tricks (o exhibit, and Mr Carney sanj some very good humorous songs. The entertainment concludes with an amnsing farce entitled "Tho Coming Man," and some of the greatest merriment of the evening is crowded into tho last few minutes. The programme will bo repeated this evening. " OUR FIREMEN." ■ The Jameson Entertainers, under the direo. tion of Mr Will Jameson, will commence a season of three nights at His Majesty's Theatre this evening. The entertainment deais with the life and work of the leading fire brigades of the world, introducing every branch of a fireman's life. The audience arc shown the inen .at: play, drill, and work. Amongst the most prominent picturos are " The Firemen's Pick-up Drill," "Life-saving by Loider and Blanket," "Hose and Coupling Drill against Time," " Quick Turn-out by the New York, 'Bristol, and Melbourne Fere Brigades.," " The Firemen's Tub and Blanket Races, " The Great fire at Colman's Mustard Factory," and " The Great Bunhill Row Fire, London." This picture Usts over 15 minutes and shows every detail from the alarm to the falling in of the immense buildings. Special colour effect*, showing the full glow of the flarces, make one of the most realistic fire scenes yet projected by the moving-picture machine. The performance to-night will be under the patronage of the Dunedin Fire Brigades. A torchlight procession, headed by a brass band, will leave Hie Octagon at 7.15 this evening, and march to His Majesty's Theatre. The following artists willjjsjfcort the entertainment:—Mr Hagaji and «rss Fraser, society sketch artists; Alberto, coin and card manipulator; Miss Marie Woodforde, illustrated singer; Master Jack Hagan, comedian. The box plan is now open at the Dresden. JACQUES INAUDI. On Wednesday evsning next Mr Harry Rickards will inaugurate a ser.son of 12 nights at the Princess Theatre, when he will introduce to New Zealand a company of vaudeville performers of unusual excellence. These artists have been selected from tho best available talent, and as most of them are entirely new to Now Zealand they should receive a hearty welcome by theatre patrons. Special interest attaches to the debut of M. Jacnues Inaiidi, a' lightning calculator. This phenomenon has nstonnded and puzzled the public in sll parts of the'vorld. Professor Dr Marcot, the eminent Parisian brain specialist, is of opinion that Inaudi possesses two brains. Lmiidi's

him is said to be bewildering, and he leaves his auditors astounded, almost dazed, by the marvellous facility with which he talks figures'. Of all the artists engage by Mr Rickanls during liis long career as a. caterer for public amuse-

n.tnt Inaudi is said to be the most marvellous. Ho talks figures only, thinks figures only. Strange to say his memory is phenomenal for figures only, his memory for poetry, music, etc., being of an ordinary nature. Australian papers speak very highly of Miss Grade Emmett and her company of American artists, consisting of Hiss Prances Groy and Messrs Ben J. Miles and lie .Boy Wimmer. They will make their

initial debut in a new and original comedietta, entitled "lira Mnrpliy's Second Husband." Miss Emmctt's impersonations of Irish and Dutch characters nre exceptionally good. Mr G. A .V. Hunter is one of England's foremost comedians nnd raconteurs. He has nn original style of his own. It is quito a long time-since Mr Wallace Brownlor's excellent baritone voice lms been heard in New Zealand, and ho is sure to nicst with an enthusiastic reception. The company includes the Great Cliyo, si clever young conjurer, whoee style is somewhat reminiscent'of the late Dante; Mr Sam .Holdsworth, an Amcricnn tenor vocalist, who will submit the latest illustrated songs; Misses Madge Thoniiw (soprano), Ivy Scott (so/io-coniie), and Little Eileen Capol (a clever young serio and dancer). With such a diversified programme and such excellent artists the present tour should be as successful' as tho former one 3 organised by Mr Kickards have proved to be. Tho box plan for the season opens on Saturday morning at the Dresden Piaao Warehouse. Mr M. Marcus (Mr Kiekards's manager) arrived yesterday by the Jiostaki to complete arrange, ments for the forthcoming season.

The programme of imistcal items to bo rendered at tho Rev. G. H. Cole's lantern lecture, "Picture, Song, nnd Story," in the Garrison Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening, is an 'excellent one. A recitation, " Mary, Queen of Scots," will be given by ■Mγ Marshall, who took first prize at the recent Bendigo competitions. Mr £i. A. do Lautonr will play a violin solo, "Way down upon the Swannce River." All tho items will be illustrated by views. Mr Cole will lecture in his entertaining manner, tfnd show somi

pictures concerning Melbourne slum life, smongat others. About 200 view* will b( shown nlto?ethor. Mr H. D. Bedford, M.H.R., will preside. Miss Hartley has kindly consented to act as accompanist. The proceed! are to bo equally divided between the Diui'edin Central Mission and Boy Rescue Work in Melbourne. As a large audience is anticipated, patrons are asked to procure tickets early from tho shops.