AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14715, 24 December 1909, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER'S VAUDEVILLE. There was a satisfactory attendance at tho Alliambra last night, when the entertaining vauderilio programme received duo appreciation. Messrs Fuller «.nd Sons have a prestige in thi& direction, and under nlilo management the revival promises to do better even than was anticipated IV items are chosen to suit popular taste there are equilibrists, conjurers, dancers character artists, comedians, and soloists' there is plenty of fun without a suspicion of coarseness or vulgarity, and the whole pcrfornwnco runs vigorously from first to last. Tho programme will be presented again to-night. A sacred concert will lo held on Sunday tiiijhfc, and on Monday attornc-ou a matinee performance will bo Riven by the Vaudevillo Company, which will appear again that cvcriiny. FULLEII'sI'ICTURES. Tiro usual weakly change of pictures was made a- the Princess Theatre Inst oveniti" but miled to craw quite a* many as in it past probably owing to the -revival of vaudeville, which is sure- to prove a stroii" counter .attraction for a time at least Tho new pictures were well handled by the operator, save for an occasional want of clearness, and in most instances were as interesting and entertaining as previous selections. One may lie mentioned as being especially gcod, and that was "The Indian Runner's Romance." It is a tale of love, abduction, retribution, and revenge. Tho love is supplied by an Indian and an Indian maiden tho abduction by a party of Whites jwiit on discovering the whereabouts of a hidden mine, and the retribution and reyengo by the redman himself, who engage* in. a long and exciting chaeo after tho allelic tors, the chief of ivliom is summarily dealt with. The whole story is capitally placed before tho spectators, and "every fcene in the romance is realistic to an unusual degree. "Consul, tho Great," is another exceedingly good picture, or rather •-ei of pictures; Coivail. the Great, ia a bahoon attired as a sailor, who, with his master, makes a sea trip, and goes tluowli a variety of performances such as roller skating, bicycling, etc., while on board. Probably tho mos* Judicious scene is wher» ho indulges in a cigarette, which it is Quite plain is -not enjoyed bv him, but everything he (low is amusing. "The Iwrt Juggler" is a remarkably clover exhibition by one who is undoubtedly a thorough master of his .business. Several particularly fine views nf places in tho vicinity of Stockholm, in Sweden, duriiF winter time are va-y attractive and full of interest, and "Industrial India" gives a very good idea of the trade done in jute cotton, ten, etc, " Farmer Giles's Visit to London belongs to the comic or d ol . and illustrates how an unsuspecting and confiding- visitor from the country is° ruthlessly imposed upon by everyone h 0 comes in contact with. "An Unexpected Santa Uaus is also .amusing, and tho other lialMozon pictures possess moro or lesi merit, The same series of pioturos will form the attraction for another week.

"THE MESSIAH." To-morrow evening at the Garrison Hall the Dunedm Choral Society will givo ,fe annual performance of tlio obavo ever-popu-lar oratorio. On this occasion the society is being reinforced by members from various choirs in and around Dunodin, forming one largo combined chorus, which' should (to ample justice to the fine work in hand Tho soloists are Mrs A. C .Orr-Lorin? (soprano) Miss Violet M'lntosh (Invoreait gill, contralto), Mr A. A. Binnio (tenor), and Mr David Hutton (bass).

THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS Local theatre-going interest for Christmas week is centred m the return and faroivell visit of one of the most .popular companies that has ever visited us, the Scarlet iroubadours, English Comedy Costume Company from London, which opens at His Majesty's Theatre next Monday evening (Boxing Night). This tlonghttul company, wluoh appeared here U months ago to such marked popularity is just completing a two years' tour of tniv colomes. that has proved most successful in ovcry way. It.is acknowledged to be one of tho neatest entertainments over intiotlucwl to colonial amusement lovers I lie artists nlj round are smart mummers who can take a hand at anything—a little song, dance, or monologue comes amiss to none of them. They work well together, and, considering tho lack of space, and the surroundings, in which few "props" and no scenery figure, tho effects achieved arc astonishing. The programmes they present abound with refined merriment and clever witticisms, making them acceptable not only to the cultured musician but also to tho ordinary seeker of healthful amusement, and include musical scenes with appropriate costumes, dances, and stage business, unaccompanied part-singing, and eccentric musical travesties and burlesques and a host of clever and sparkling novelties! One of tho secrets of the success of these versatile artists is tho excellent stage management, which allows of no waits between tho various numbers. Tho booking of reserved seats at the box office is of suc-lr an extent as to warrant the belief that the season here will be most successful. Tho plans arc now open at tho Dresden,

WAINONI FIREWORKS DISPLAY. Preparations for tho monster display of fireworks at the Caledonian Grounds on Boxin.? Night aro well forward, and a record audience is expected The scene of the Attack on Port Arthur is cxcitiii" in the extreme, and during this battle thousands of fireworks will bo fired. The list of fireworks contains many novelties, a Hying butterfly being conspicuous for its ingenuity. Tho Citizens' Band will play at intervals, and tho display will l>z under tho direct supervision of Professor Bickerton. HAYWARD HENDERSON'S COMPANY. An attraction for Christmas Night is promised in tho sacred concert arranged under the management of Mr Ilay'ivard Henderson. The names of the arti.-t.s engaged arc a sufficient guarantee that the'concert will he a most enjoyable one. Music lovers and the public generally will be glad to renew their acquaintance with Mrs 1!. A. Power's fine contralto voice in the rendering 0 f "Nearer, my God, to Thee," and ''Ave Mara," with violin obligate by Mr ,1. A. Wallace. Those who have not yet heard Mr R. Bryant have a great treat in slore for them, as the numbers selected by him are Ihe best in his repertoire, whilst Mr W. Dempster may be relied upon to do full justice to the items set down for him. A cornet duct by Messrs K. Kerr and Gordon Laidlaw will bo a feature of the evenings entertainment. The orchestra of 20 performers will be under tho leadership of Mr (1.11. Lilidkw. The duties of accompanist will be shared by Mr A. Pucey and' Mr J. C. I-jsion.

At tho last mcotingtbe Mayor of Christchurch asked tho City Council for an indication whether ho was to grant permission for sacred concerts on Sundays for charitable purposes, or to consult tho council iu regard to each application, It was agreed to leavo tho matter in tho hands of tho Mayor.