AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14245, 20 June 1908, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS

PRINCESS THEATRE. The various items submitted in this week's programme were again well received last, evening. Tlie bioscope films shown included an exceptionally clever example of the film-maker's art entitled "When the Devil Drives." Among tho most popular performers «vere the trio of " Harmonious Huxhams," ' Miss Violet Elliott, and Miss Gertie M'Leod, whose clever dancing of the Highland fling was loudly applauded- To-night an entire change of programme is to be given, and new artists are announced to perform. Kodamo, a Japanese specialty artist, is billed to appear, and no doubt will be greeted by tho usual large number of Saturday night patrons. Miss Maud Eaning,i the talented coon impersonator, will present new items, whilst tho new set of films which has just arrived from Paris and will be shown for the first time, should' complete an entertainment that intending patrons will have little to cavil at. ■■-' "CINDERELLA." Tho large audience which attended His Majesty's last night was as enthusiastic in its praise of the gorgeous mounting and full cast of "Cinderella" as on previous evenings. It was said by some that the scenery itself was worth going to see, by others that tho singing, and dancing were worth the money, and by still more that both combined presented an irresistible attraction. The days of the good old harlequinade arc possibly numbered. Latter-day audiences prefer more refined fun than that which consists in maltreating Pantaloon. And yet the involuntary merriment which it still causee arouses regret at the imminent demise of an old friend. This afternoon tho management has promised the children a matinee, at which every juvenile visitor will receive a toy. As a matter of couree the evening performance will be given as usual. ROYAL PICTURES. The Royal Pictures again proved their popularity by drawing a packed audience at the Alhanibra, last evening. The series of pictures is a particularly good one, and each evening meets with hearty approbation. " The Motor Boat Race at Monaco," a splendid film, showing tlie remarkable speed attained by these boats; "In Cupid's Realm," a. charming picture; "A Visit to a Public Nursery," illustrating the treatment of children in a public institution; and "The Red Man's Justice," a very fine film, wore among the best received. Several others of a humorous character, notably "Hurry up, Cabby," and "A Talo of a Shirt," were also excellent. To-night the same bill will bo given, and this afternoon, in addition, there will bo a matinee, , THORNTON COMEDY SEASON. Playgoers will bo pleased to know that Mr Frank Thornton,' the world-renowned comedy actor, appears in Dunedin at His Majesty's Theatre on Friday, tho 26th inst/, in the very successful comedy "When Knights Were Bold." He has with him an entirely new company of English artists, with one exception—all new folk to the Dominion, of whom the Australian united proa _ has spoken in the highest terms of praise. The play is of a novel description, mingling as it does the present with the middle ages. The electrical effects in the vision scenes are said by the press to be of a novel and unique order, while the costuming, both of current date and in the scenes of 700 years back, arc of an elaborate description. Tho music was specially composed for the play by Brigati Bncalossi. Tho plans for the season will be opened on Monday morning at 10 o'clock' at the, Dresden Piano Depot. LIVING WHIST AND KIRMESS. The particulars regarding tho living whist and kirmess (which is only one item in a. very extensive programme) which appear in our advertising columns give some idea of the numbers' takjng part in this entertainment and the large scale on which everything is lx>ing done. In tho gipsy dance the queen's part will' be taken by Mrs A. C. Orr-Loring, ant the count's by Air Noel Smith. This is one of the most effective, items on tlie programme, not only in the brilliance of the dance but the characteristic music. Only those who are both good singers and good dancers could bo placed in this. It will l>e rather interesting to see what items prove most, popular. As tlie management can only put a certain number on a second time it will be guided in the selection of these by tlw expressed approval of those present at tho earlier performances. The booking at the Dresden yesterday was brisk, and those desiring to 6ccure good seats in tlie gallery will be wise to do it without delay. VALENTINE'S PICTURES. • Valentine's Pictures Company, which is now touring the goldfields. has been playing to good business all up the line, arid met with an enthusiastic reception at Naseby and Ranfurly, where the picture', "Little Alma" (the child wonder), Mr Shaw (the baritone), and Miss E. Norden. A.L.C.M., called for round upon round of applause.