AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15053, 28 January 1911, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

ALIIAMBRA THEATRE.

Vaudeville at the Alhambra Theatre continues lo have its attractions for large numbcre of people nightly. Carlton and Sutton, clever patter comedians, have just arrival to stren.gnii.'n the combination, and the reception accorded them has been extremely cordial. Jules and Marzon, strong men, continue to constitute tho <( star" attraction _at the Howling street theatre. This evening tho work's programme will be presented for the last time, and tho Anderson 'liio will make their farewell appcarance. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Owing to the pronounced favour with which she "Undo Tom's Cabin" oicturcs havo been reoeaved _at Burns Hall, tho management has decided to oxtend the production of this film for threo more nights. Last night tho hall was again full, and tho many pathetic incidents in Mrs Stowe's well-known work had a special interest attached to them by tho singing of plantation melodies by the choir and Miss Hayward. Tho new pictures to be shown m tho ohango of programme this afternoon and _ evening include "East Alicia" (scenic), "Tho Wrong Box" (vitagraph comedy), "Faith, Lost and Won" (dramatic), Pathe Gazette, "How He Met the Champion," and ma»y others.

FULLERS' PICTURES. The nw programme of pictures at the Princess Theatre was presented for the second time last evening, and in accord with the customary procedure of' two changes of programme each week, will bo presented this afternoon and evening for the last time. There was, as usual, a full house last evening, and the entertainment provided met with. hearty appreciation. A special attraction, for the matinee performance this afternoon will be " Alice in Wonderland," and this no doubt will attract a large attendance of juveniles. The. evening performance will include the repetition of the many excellent scenic, dramatic,humorous, and other films that go to make up a frrst-class two-hours' entertainment.

BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT. A unique programme, which appears in the advertising columns, has been arranged for the concert to bo held in His Majesty's Theatre on Wednesday next in aid of Motorman J. Hair, who has been incapacitated through illness for many months. Already the tiekcts sold have realised- nearly £100. Tho artists assisting include tho Will o' the Wisp Entertainers (a class of performanoo greatly in vogue in London), and other artists who will bo welcome include Messrs James Jago, J. Lceoh, Percy James, Colin Gray, J. A. Wallace, Mrs R. A. Power, Miss Helen Gard'ner, Miss Iva Poole, Miss Cicely Gardiner. Messrs Paget Gale and Easton will play the accompaniments. Owing to tho extreme length of tho programme the performance will commence at 8 o'clock.

AMY CASTLES FAREWELL CONCERTS. The announcement that Messrs J. and N. Tait's well-known concert impressarios will direct a farewell tour of the Dominion of Miss Amy Castles has created quite a stir in irrusio circles. Miss Castles is per haps tho most widely known singer thai Australian audiences have listened to, and the warmth of their appreciation on hei first concert tour some eight years ago was moro than repeated on her recent reappearance in grand opera. Of her remarkable performance in the realm of grand opera Dunedin theatre-goers have recently had amplo evidence. Miss Castles will, be assisted by lien- Alexander Camphausen, Herr Louis Hattenbaeh, and Mr William Conway. Horr Camphausen is described as a bass baritone, with a voico of wonderful range and power. Young and handsome, this singer has for many years charmed the Continental audicnoes. Herr Camphausen originally studied in Leipzig—perhaps one of tho greatest musical centres in the world,—and after a succession of triumphs throughout tho leading citics of Franco, Hungary, etc., he finally returned to tho town of his nativity, whore an audience of upwards of 12,000 welcomed him on his reappearance. Hen' Hattenbaoh ('cellist) is said to conjure musical sounds of exquisite beauty from his wonderful instrument. He will also bo heard in a number of accompaniments with Mia Castles. Mr William Conway is a Victorian, though his musical education has been developed amongst, tho Continental tcaehers. Mr Conway is claimed to be a most gifted pianist, and his technique and touch, together with his soulful interpretations, have combined to make all his performances stand out to i a remarkable degree. Miss Castles will give two concerts only in Dunedin —one on Wednesday, February 8, and the other on Thursday, February 9,—at His Majesty's Theatre. The bpx pliwiG for both concerts are announced to open on Wednesday next.

• Y.M.O.A. GARDEN PARTY. Tho annual gardon party and feto held in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association has been fixed for Saturday, February 18, at the beautiful grounds "Marinoto," Neivington, which hare been lent for tho purpose by Mr P. . R. Sargood. The Primate has kindly consented to open the leto. During the afternoon band selections will be rendered, and an attractive mus ; cal and vocal programme is being arranged.