AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14359, 31 October 1908, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

THE WTDE-WORLD PICTURES. Tlio Wide-World Pieluro Syndicafj reopened in the Princess Theatre lust eveuing willi its exceedingly popular siiow. The return was greeted by a largo •nifii-' Mice, which found evident relish in watching the many splendid depictions that thu new programme comprised. Among thin new list if there is one picture that should be Kingled out. for .special praise .it is that entitled "Samson and Delilah," depicting Willi lifelike realism this great Biblical story. Tlio film is an exceedingly long one, and in its completeness of detail, its realism, and its remarkable clearness of presenilation declare iteolf a real- triumph of the cinematographic art. As usual, the humorous element bulb largely in tlio depictions, but. judicious space is aecordc.dl the tragic and the descriptive. Among the best of a lonj; list arc " Napoleon anil tlio .English Sailor," "The Baronet Cowboy, and " 'llie Ayah's Revenge." Tha whole furies provides more than two hours' solid entertainment and instruction. Tlio same series will he presented this evening, and should deservedly draw bit? audicnocfi.

" TIIR .mikado." A crowded house greeted the third prodilution of the Mikado at 1113 Theatre last, evening by the Duncdin Operalio Society, when this dainty little opera was staged in a manner reflect in? th© highest credit on the performers and those responsible for the mounting of the piece. A really splendid representation- was given! thore being net a single hitch in the whole performance, and. taken as a whole, it waa on.? at which ln.v.-.y a. professional manager might well 'nayo lieen proud. The choruses were excellently rendered, as also were all' the individual vocal it2llls. " The llikado " will bi> repcrk'd tl:-:-s evening. An admirable souvenir of the present production of "The. Mikado" has heen issued, containing engravings of ihc yibotoKraphs of the ennduytor, tho princnnl performers, the ballet mistress, and the businesj manager. Tl:o photographs are by Mr Buiuie and the engravings bv Mr t.amble, while Mprs J, Wilkif and Co mo r«ponsil:le i tor the printing. The souvenir is a distinctly creditable example 01 local workninnr-hi]),

HARRIERS' SOCIAL. A fund-ion in connection willi the animal presentation of prtzos to winniiHf o tlio Southern Bible Claw Harriers look place lust night in the Presbyterian Hall, Soulli _Dnnedi:!. There was a attendance, including many Indira, who took part wiili evident pleasure in the various parlour games provided. The gathcrug, in dm absence of the vice-president (Mr AV. .1. Love) was prwitied over liv Mr .1. R. Will eon, who expressed his-pleasure at seeing' so many ladies present to show their interest m harrierism. He congratulated tho club on its «ioscs3 during the past season, and hoped the membership v.-ou!d; increase, for many young men owed their good health to the running theV got ill connechcn with hairier clubs. Their meetings also promoted sociability, ami lie whs F;Ur<Mna.ny would have very pleasant reeollst«ori3 of the p:iM sor.son. As their representative al the Dunedin Centre, ho a«und thorn he v.otikl do till in his power to promote the interests of the club and! harrierism. During tihe evening songs and recitation* were contributed bv Messrs 11. Dawson, 11. Clark, 11. Outiam, AV. Wix, \V. M'K<?nz!o, iuul others, Kcftcshmonta wore landed toukl to the visitors. Tho following prizes were distributed by the' chairman;— ' '

Club's Championship Race, four miles cross-country (gold medal donated bv vico prcsidont, Mr W. ,T. Love)-H. Outram 1,.' •T. Jiond 2; Sealed Handicap in the above, W. AY.ix-. .

440 Yards Ilanilicap Race (gold medal donated by Mr ■Lanibie)—R. White 1. Half-mile Novice Race (silver umbrella)—> H. Clark 1, White 2. Attendance badges were presented to T. Dawson, and' J. Roud. LANCASHIRE MD YORKSHIRE SOCIETY OF OTAGO. The monthly baslict. sooial of the afcovo society was lield last, evening in tho Trades Hall, Air J. 11. Cbappell (president) in tho chair. There was a.vqry large attendance of members, Uio hall being crowded. Tho ' chairman, in his remarks on tho growth, of tho society, said that tho -fact of moro accommodation being required was being forced upon them, the preecnt hall being f.lr too small for .tho requirements of members. A tirst-class musical, programme, intermixed with dancing, was carried oui dtifing the evening/ Tho following ifceina were contributed;— Recitations' by Mi® Adonia. Aitken and Miss -M. I'ryc; conga by Mrs Aitken, Miss 0. Aitkejvand Mies Laurence, and Mi- G. Bcasley; musical item by the Misses and Master Mayall (mandolin, violin, and piano); leading by Mr H. Ikasley and C. Erye (dialect leading). Mr G. Jackson, jun., provided ilia music for dancing. Mv R. Jackson, «n,, and Mr Mayall aeled as M.C.'e during ths evening..

WEST'S PICTURES. A season of West's Pictures will com* mcuco at tho Princess Theatre on Friday next. Since tlioir last visit io Duncdin a magnificent selection of new fibns has beeni added 1o the company's repertoire, and tho public is promised programmes of pictures not to bo excelled in tho Southern! Hemisphere. Mr \Tcst lias made tlio mtet o£ his exceptional opportunities to secure the latest, and boat cinematographic subjects, drawn from the picture markets of tho world and of infinite variety, consisting of travel scenes of •transcendent, beauty, attractive pageants, dramatic sensations of inten?e| i interest, industry studies', taick creations, and genuinely funny devices. Not fho-.leastf pleasing feature of tho entertainment will bo tho musical accompaniment of Da Groeu's Yico-regal Hand, which crcated sa excellent an impression on the occasion oB the company's previous visit.

MARK HAMBOURG RECITALS,. Mark Hamfcourg, aptly described as being tho most, popular piauist wlio visits this part of tho world," arrives in Dunedin. on Tuesday to give recitals at His Majesty/'? Tlieatre on Wednesday, Thursday, arid Friday evenings next. He lias just completed a successful torn - of' 30 concerts. Mr ilambourg needs little, if any, introduction! to Dunedin, tJias 'being his fourth tour 'of Now 'Zealand, and returns here having, sinco ho was .here last-, mado many successes in America, Africa, and on the Continent. At Wwlnesday night's recital a widely- interesting programme has been( arranged, and will include "MoonHghtf sonata' (Beethoven); a most interesting; group of Chopin, including bis nocturne iw F sharp major, preludes in B flat and Dt flat. two etudes, the well-known black note study and tho E •major, mazurka, if Ji minor, and the Famous polonaise in A flat.;j Lrscheti/.ky's "La source" and gavottti 'Moderne," written; by the artist; and, finally, Liszt's transcription of Mcndck ssohn t> • "Midsummer Night's Dream-'' music. The second recital will lie ont lhureday evening, and the third and last! on Friday. Box plans arc at the Dresden.

CHOIR CONTEST.

evcn ™S' il> Burns Hall, Mr VV. lagct Gale's choir will ina-ko its first appearance in a very interesting programme of part-songs, etc., including two very fine pieces by Fanm—" Tii<j miller's wooing" a mt "The song of tlia Vikmgs, —also Scotch and Irish pieces., ... Wallace is down to play two violin solos, and Mr Gale is to take part; m piano diml,s. Altogether, the programing is one_pf the be.it iJiafc lias been submitted to a. 'Dimedin audience, and Burns Hall should bo taxed to its utmost capacity.

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE. . Tie. lecture " Home by Rio," to be delivered in tho Burns Hall next Thureday by the Rev. W. Gray Dixon, of Auckland, should prove unusually attractive. Tim reputation enjoyed by the lecturer throughout the Dominion as a master in word-pic-turing and, .indeed, as a prose poet, together with tile exceptional lantern view.* to be shown in connection with the lecture, should ensure a delightful evening, being spent, not only by those already privileged in having had trips Home, but also by intending travellers from these pads.

PIANOFORTE DUO RECITAL. Tho recital to bo given in tJie Biurn liftll on Friday, November 13, by Mrs Blaticec Levi and Mrs H, C. Canmboll will _ consist of works writton for two pianos, 'included amongst which will te Bach's famous concerto foi two pianos, with strings accompaniment. Tin's concerto was played at Queen's Hall, London, at tilsymphony roncert by Madame Br on eke: and Gottfried Galston. and created quite a stir ill musical quarters. Mrs R. A. Hudson will be. heard in now numbers, and a> string quintet (led by Mr James Cooiubo) will lend variety to this unique programme, llio box plan for tho concert will open at tho Dresden Company's warehouse on. Ir.tdav next.