AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14817, 26 April 1910, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE. The theory oi merriment is being cheerfully and metrically expounded this week from the boards of the Alhambra Theatre by .Messrs Fullers' 'New Vaudeville Company. That theirs is a perennial novelty, which as yet shows no signs of growing oluV seems to be genera-Sy conoided by the large number of people. who attend these performences. The new programmo is a vigorous affair wherein the turns follow ono another at full gallop, coming to a matchless but exceedingly laughable climax in Mr Ward Lear's fatce "Razor Jim." The- newcomers are Mr Bort Warne and lliss;; Addie Wright. Tho former is a comedian of some intensity, who possesses an extensive repertoire of songs and gags,' oil of which move the audience to mirtjh. Miss Addie Wright made a favourable impression with lier song, "Up to oneof his tricks again," and her graceful dancing. Old favourites in vaudeville circles appear in new roles and garments. Mis? Nellie Leslie sings "Summer time," and Miss Pearl S'niail" makes herself quite at home with tho folks across the footlights. ' Mr Ward L?ar continues to diffuse humour during his tenancy of the stage and ' the people's attention—synonymous terms, by the' way. •_ Some new and nopular ventriloquial business is introduced by Victor the Great, who continues to live, up to' the reputation ho has made for himself with. Dunedin and other audiences. Miss Maud Hewson 6ings some nice baHadsln aw appealing (ray, and Mir Charles Throsby again does something in the direction of proving himself to be a muster of Monologue; Tho Vale of' Tears is a -powerful presentation l by the-English actor-vocalist, Mr Jack Russell! A clever exhibition is given by the Soott Bros., who " patter" divertingly and put in .several capital dances. Among the most popular turns is that of the soubrettes, the Martin Sisters, who appear twice during the evening. The - dancing generally is distinctly good, and the uongs and singer's much above the average. Among the celebrities announced shortly to appear are Les Freres Crottons. the Roman Gladiators from the London Hippodrome. They are to appear in character, a,nd they are said to be about to perform the mo»t marvellous act ever imported Iry John Fuller and Sons. Tho New Empire Vaudeville Company will appear again to-night.

FULLERS' PICTURES. That the series of pictures, being exhibited at the Princess Theatre at the. present time is an excellent one in all rcepets admits of no' contradiction. Last. evening's audience was'a very larse on", and thoroughly apprwihtive. Fullers' Picturesare soundly established as a source of entertainment and instruction, and a maintain- 1 ance of the existing high standard assures a continuance of trn success that is at present being enjoyed.

EXPERIENCE TEACHES "that nnlhin* is so effinont. for ensuring personal/clcanlii><>™. anil th<> Kfalt.li and Vicaut? of the sltin ns PEAKS' SOAP. This.is'incontest-. ablv proved by the exnerience of 120 years and the testimony of six generations' of celebrated- beauties* ■•'•'.■

HARVEST i FESTIVAL. The annual harvest festival of the. Salvation Army, commenced on Sunday, was continued last night in the Dowling Street Hall. Tho hall presented a very gay appearncj, tho decorations reflecting great 'credit on" Adjutant .Thurkettlc and his assistants.. The-stage'.was decorated with' greens and draped with flags, while arranged around the side wore the various stalls and tables containing refreshments, produce, etc., donated by / helper?, the whole presenting a very animated appearance. During tho-evenings capital musical programmo was submitted,- consisting of- items by the band, recitation's, and vocal items by the choir. The refreshment stall was in charge of Misses J. Viney and A. Day. The festival will be continued tomorrow night, when a feature of the evening will ho a cantata, to bo rendered by the Central Mission Choir. ' SKATING RINK. ' Tho popularity of the Brydone Skating Rink seems to increase- as timo goes on, the throo sessions yesterday again attracting orovvds of enthusiastic skaters. The percentage of incxporicnccd skaters grows smaller each day, but there is still a. sufficiently largo number of these determined young peoplo on the floor to permit those who may- not feel inclined to indulge iii the pastime itself to find plenty of enjoyment in watching their evolutions.' Tho 'rink, will bp open as usual -this morning, afternoon, and evening. BENEFIT CONCERT. The effort in connection with affording relief to tho widow and family of Fireman G. Jones took the rather original shape of a torchlight procession followed by a band concert in the Botanic Gordons; -The object being manifestly a most worthy ono and the means to the desired end being unique and attractive, tho public support, if judged by the numbers who, lined tho street to witness tho procession en route and;-by the large crowd which congregated in the Gardens, was very gonorously given. It is hoped when the financial side of the venture- is totalled that tho result will be commensurate with the evident interest displayed. From 7 o'clock onwards, when the various bands participating put in an appearance at the Octagon, the. neighbourhood of the Fire Brigade Station presented a very animated appearance. The preparations made, however, were most excellent, as was, indeed, clearly shown as soon as tho procession got into motion. This was at about 7.45. First led off a mounted cavalier, gay and debonair, with waving plumes and .martial bearing. Following him was a of boy supporters, the majority of whom bore torches. Then came the bands, each illuminated ,by a number of torches, more cavaliers, and the firemen in full uniform. A feature here was the use of flares of great brilliancy. These, combined with the_ light, from tho torches, mado quite a brilliant display as the pro- ■ cession passed along the street. The rear was brought up by a suburban engine, the latter was nicely decorated with coloured lights, and was also"- .provided with a miniature figure in front which caused some 'slight "amusement. Altogether' the procession was a very creditable effort, and reflected distinct credit en those cnergotio officials responsible. tor its inception and successful culmination. . Eni'outc to the Gardens'the bands played .welcome, music, this being a foretaste of'the pleasure i" store for the crowd which followed tho procession. to that venue. A full moon in a sky brilliant, with whito cumuli, orisp air with just the tinge of frost required to stir the blood, green turf soft arid velvety to tho feet, majestic trees providing secluded shades in tho . walks _ entwining between, their trunks, and music—tho one thing required to complete 'the factors towards' happiness—coming delicately and softly through tho trees' from the rotunda —a.ll these in combination stamped • last evening's effort as one of the i most successful and pleasurable open-air concerts over given in Duned'n. The crowd was of largo dimensions and provided at all times a compact audience round, the stand. Tho bands contributing., wore the Garrison Band, the Citizens' Band,' and .the Pipe Band, and these provided': a '■ programme as full of merit as it was of variety. The very heartiest thanks of the philanthropicmihdod in the community ■ should bo accorded these, contributors, as well as all others who worked to achieve success for tho lauda-ble.objeot aimed at.

ORGAN RECITAL.. To-niglit in First Church a repetition of the organ recital by Mr Timson will bo given- in response to numerous requests. It will be remembered that tho programmo was. otic of general excellence, four of tho items being specially chosen to display'the now ophicleide stop. II the night is fine doubtless, those, who.'wero not able to attend before will do so now tho opportunity offers again. Miss Violet Bart.h will sing two songs, arid iii" H. Morton will give a monologue. A collection will be taken uo on entering for tho organ fund. As usual, Mr Timson will conclude tho programme with some well-known airs. MR DE SPONG'S RECITAL.' Mr Do Spong's reeifa.l wR be given in the Burns Hall to-night. Mr De Spong will contribute a large number, of items of varied character, and songs i will be rendered by' Miss Violet Fraser. Mrs Monkman-Dempster will act as accompanist. We have received advice' that the " Peter Pan " season opened in Auckland kst night, when the success achieved in Wellington was enthu.siastica.lly repeated.