AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14703, 10 December 1909, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER'S PICTURES. Tho usual weekly change ot pictures was presented at tho Princess Theatre last evening to a very largo number of spectators, all parts of the building being well filled. The pictures show no decline in point of merit, but their manipulation is not always just as skilful as -misfit bo desired, livery now and again they were very misty, owing to their being out of fceus. but tiiat is a little matter easy of rectification, and will no doubt disappear to-night. As to the pictures themselves, they are well worth seeing, and patrons can he assured that 'tihoy will receive lull value for tho modest sum charged for admission. There is nothing about the pictures that tho most fastidious could take exception to, and they are equally suitable for cither young or old, even though one or two may • 1m to some extent in advance- oi the undcfsijnding of very young children. The last selection is a good one, and includes a judicious mixture of humorous, scenic, instructive, .and dramatic depictions. In tho first-men-tioned category there is "The Smart Burglar," who turns iiis opportunities to excellent account; "A Sack Race," in which a'number of wonfen perform tho most extraordinary evolutions while completely enveloped in 9acks; ''Diamond Cut Diamond," an instance of adroit'deception; and " Surprises of a Flirtation," the surprises consisting of the unexpected and awkward mroting of three amorously inclined gentlemen at the home of the object of their devotion. Among tlie scenic films are several very fine pictures of the Pyrenees, which arc well worth seeing. Somo information as to the method of tobaccogrowing, the preparation of tho leaf, and its conversion into the marketable article, is provided in an excellent series of pictures. Another most interesting picture is "How a Piano is Made." Of dramatic depictions there are quite a number, " The honour of an Alpine Guide," "Tho Hunchback," and "The Treacherous Uaucho" being among, the best. One of the very best pictures of the series is an exhibition of roller skating, in which tho performer accomplishes several wonderful feats while on tho skates. The same collection will bo shown to-night.

ROSE SHOW. The rose show at the Garrison Hall this afternoon promises to be tho bent in the history of the Horticultural Society. The weather .has been- so favourable that all types ci roses will bo represented, largo entries having been attracted. Hybrid perpetuate and 'hybrid teas and tho rarer tea roses will be shown. Enthusiastic growers will show some special blooms, among thorn being some novelties from Home. Thcie will also bo some interesting collections of rose 6 for exhibition only. Everything .points to a most successful show, and patrons are reminded that it is for one day only.

BOF SCOUTS' CONCERT. The .North End Battalion c-f Boy Scouts will hold a concert in the Early Settlors' Hall this evening, the proceeds of. which will be devoted to purchasing camp equipment and providing for those meuvbere of the battalion unable to do so. The entertainment will comprise an exhibition of stuff drill by the Scouts, and items 'contributed by leading local talent. Any Scouts desiring to attend the concert will meet their various troops as follows: — South Dunedin and Anderson's Bay will meet at Ogg's Corner at 7 o'clock, under Chief S. M. Gate; Roslyn and Maori Hill wdl meet outside Kaikorai School at 7 o'clock under Chief Scoutmaster Dredge; North Dunedin No. 1 and No. 2 Troops will meet at the Mission House in Filloul street at 7 o'clock under Scoutmaster Russbridge. Every Scout is requested to attend in uniform.

CARTER, THE MARICIAN. Carter, tho magician, and his company o eight pocplc, with 15 tons of marvellous illusions, begin a brief season at His Majesty s Theatre, to-morrow night. It ; s quite .two years since Carter puzzled Dunodin v.tli his incomparable mvstcrics and uncanny, laughable entertainment in conjuring. Since- that time he has travelled S' 15 -\ m niilcs - Garter travelled over MJUO miles unto fo» interior of India, and spent nvo months in Benares, studying the occult with the native fakirs and mahatmas, and as a result brings back with him now a series of marvels. Carter saw the faithful exponents of Hindu magic suspend animation, sit in air, project their astral selves Srow trees, divine thought, and in divers other ways manifest their seomimr supjrnatural or preternatural powers. In India the thought for levitation, Carter's masterpiece, germinated, and he will now present, this illusion. Carter saw the miracle done once as a religious ceremony, and after the most diligent research he now presents the only illustration of the sacred theory of the powers to levitate the human body, suspend animation, and defy gravitation. Carter also brings illusions and mysteries which he J>us obtained from Egypt, China, •Tnpan, Java, and other strange places of the earth. Thi; is Carter's last lour of the world, and his farewell visit.

OPEN-AIR CONCERT. The St. Kilda Tennis Club has practically completed its arrangements for the openair concert, which will be held on the, courts to-night, and if the weather continues hue the venture should prove highly successful. A large number of ticket's have been disposed of, and the attractions provided should prove very acceptable to those who attend.

GARRISON BAND. The Garrison Baud will give a promenade concert this evening in the Botanic gardens. Given n fine evening, which is indispensable for such entertainments, no doubt large numbers will attend and enjoy at once the pleasure of beautiful surrr.midmgs and select music.

!>HACKLETOX'S DASH FOR THE POLE. To-morrow night, i„ the Alhambra luoatro, Spacer's Theatre-cope Company will inaugurate a short season of moviii" pictures of the above expedition, the serie°s showing all the principle exploits of the vY-'-'V T he P' ctl,res 'Nitrate the manv (linicult obstacles and dangers which the party had to overcome, but the humorous side has not been overlooked. Mr Silencer has many other pictures which arc highly spoken of The ulan is now open at the Dresden,

PERSONAL,

ilr D. Ct'ddie, Dairy Commissioner, is ait present on a visit to the grading stores of .the South Island.

Rev. rather .Murray,, superior of the Re(bmptionist, Order in New Zealand, arrived at Wellington from Sydney on Wednesday. He w'.is accompanied by Fathers Bannon and O'Fancll.

Mr John Roberts, C.M.G., who has been on a health \isit to England and Scotland— motoring most of the time—returned to A'ew Zealand by the Marama on Wednesday. Mr Roberts, spent, some -weeks at the celebrated German spa at Hamburg. Mr Arthur Hedley Fraser. who passed the last' Junior Civil Service examination with credit, and also matriculated, has been ;\p pointed to the Department of Agriculture and Commerce at Wellington. Two presentations were made at tho BlulF on Tuesday evening to Mr John Guy, who has accepted a mercantile appointment in Duiiedin. The first took place at the lennis courts, when Dr Torrance, on boliulf of the Bluff Tennis Club, presented the departing one with a gentleman's companion as a mark cf esteem. Tho cricketers also made a pre&cnta-tion, the president (Mr Whwillcr) presenting Mr Guy with a travelling bag. Ho wished him, on behalf of the club, every success in liis new sphere, and an Oiago rep. cap in place of ■l lie Southland one .he would surely have eventually gained. Mr Guy suitably replied. At Wednesday's meeting of the Clutha Presbytery the Rev. Mr Orr called attention to tfe> death, at the age of 88 years, of Mr John Johnston, of Kaihiku, one of the Church's most loyal sons, and otic of Ihe most devoted of workers for no-liceii:o and every good cause, and moved that the Presbytery places on record its appreciation of Mr Johnston's honoured and helpful career, and its sincere sympathy with his sorrowing relatives. This was seconded by Mr i'ra-.<?r, and agreed to.

The following, on the motion of Mr Milter, seconded by Mr Fraser, was unanimously agreed to by the Clutha Presbytery on Wednesday:—" The Presbytery desires to put on record its high appreciation of the admirable work done by the Rev, John Chisholm during his nearly sevon years' stay at Ow&ka. When Mr Chisholm took up the work the charge was suffering from the effect of previous frequent changes. Mr Chisholm entered into the work with great zeal and tact, was highly sttcceafnl in his efforts, and leaves the charge in a healthful and united condition. Mr Chisholm also took his full share of Prcsbyterial work, and was highly esteemed by his co-presbyters. _ The Presbytery ■wishes for Mr Chisholm in hie now charge a full measure of Divine blessing and prosperity."

The Clutlia Presbytery at its meeting at Balclutha on Wednesday, last tendered, to the- Bov. Mr and Mrs Orr, who arc leaving for Scotland, a complimentary luncheon. The membeis and their wives mid a number of invited guests, making a total of upwards of 40, attended-; and everything passed off very successfully. The Bov. Mr Dalrymula occupied the chair, and after luncheon proposed, or called upon other* to propose, a number of what might ho termed "toasla." Mr Dalrymple referred to the well-known loyalty, of Presbyterians, and a verse of "God save the King" was heartily sung. The Rev. P. 13. Eraser epoko of the General Assembly, tha Bov (J. Miller of Knox College, Mr Riddle of foreign # missions, Dr Stcnhouse of tho medical 'profession- and Mr Benton Grigor of the legal, Mr Algio of the press, and tho Revs. Ponder and Allan and Mr John, Clarlt of the ladies, and one and nil of Mr and M,v= Orr. The chiff item, however, was of "The Guests," Mr and Mrs Orr, and their daughter Mabel, and to this tho chairman and Mr Wm. Maishall (the treasurer of Wiirepa Church) did full justice. Mr Orr 9poke at some length, and acknowledged tho many acts of kindness ho and his wife and daughter had received from friends in the congregation and in tho neighbourhood and throughout t!vo Piesbytory.. He had, he said, been exceedingly fortunate both in his congregation and Presbytery. Tho Bevs. S. W. Currio and Sponce replied to Mr Oir's references to the Presbytery. Mr Orr resigns his parish as from tho end of tho year, and after a month or two of sightseeing in New Zealand and in the Commonwealth, purposes returning to settle in tho Church of Scotland.

The death is announced this morning of Mr John Burnside, at the age of 82 years. Mr Burnside was born in Lanarkshire, and came to Otago in (ho Skins Castle in 1852,' having previously been farming in Canada. On his arrival he bought land at Tokom&iriro in partnership with Mr T. B. (afterwards Judge) Gillies. After a successful stay at Gabriels, in partnership with Mr J. L. Gillies, ho returned to Dtuwdin, and was appointed deputy to his father-in-law, Mr John Gillies, who was then registrar of births, deaths, and marriages antl returning officer. His >vifc predeceased mm in 1892, and his only son is Mr J. A. Burnside, the well-known architect. Of late Mr Burnside lived at Vauxhall, and devoted his leisure to gardening.