AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15098, 22 March 1911, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLERS' PICTURES. The present programme at the Princess Theatre is a gooch all-round one, and its second production last evening was greeted by a large and appreciative audience. So far as; special ■ merit goes it is impossible to appraise anv particular film beyond the others, as all are of a liigh standard. One probable reason for the popularity of the current series is the predominance of films of a humorous nature, as they seem to- bo especially acceptable ,to the majority of picture-goers. Those pictures which may bo singled out as being perhaps tho host -ja.r6 'The Golden Supper," "A Dottblo Elopement,'" "The Life of a Salmon," "Rotterdam, from tho White House," and , "Tho Launch of 'the Thunderer." The appropriate and .well-rendered orchestral selections add greatly to tho pleasure of the entertainment. The pictures will bo pro ee-nted for the last time to-night, and will bo replaced by an entirely new set tomorrow evening. The holiday to-morrow afternoon- will also be signalised by a matinee.

HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Tho current programme presented nightly in the Bums Hall. is proving well up to standard, and was much enjoyed by the audience last night. It includes a real scenic masterpiece entitled "Hamburg to Blankenese," in which the exquisite scenery of the Elbe is meet effectively portrayed. \" The Gaumont Graphic " and " The Patho Gazette" are two other items of great interest. Tho remaining comic and dramatic studies-are all well conceived! and executed, and the whole, with the bright music of the Bijou orchestra, goes to make up an entertainment, that can hardly fail to givo pleasure all 'the way through. The samo pictures will be shown again each evening until Saturday.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE. The new bill at the Alhanibra • Theatre was again well patronised last evening. The musical turn of George Banveeii is a. versatile and clover performance, eight different instrimicnls being manipulated with considerable skill. Hassan, the Indian magician, is an entertainment in himself, and his foats in many instances are marvellous. Misses Dehvyn and Tye da,nce and* smg we.ll, and Dagraar, Robcy, and other members of the company contribute to a good) all-round vaudeville show. Tlic same programme will bo repeated all this week. ■

THE RAINBOW CARNIVAL. Tlio carnival in aid of .tho fundfe of the Cavorsham Band, which has been running with signal success since last Wednesday night, was brought to a conclusion last evening. TJie Caversham Band, prior to the opening, played outside tho hall, and) afterwards on the stage under tho capahlo ooiidiictorship of Mr Briggs it gavo a very odective rendering of the overture "Ravensdale." The remainder of the programme consisted of dajicos and costume songs, all given by children. The items comprised tho Rainbow dance, a coon dance, "Tho Echo" (a costume «ong), tho Irish washerwoman dance, " The Band " (a costume song), and a folly dance. Great credit is due to the Misses Leyland and Porry for the efficient manner in which the children performed the dances, and to the Misses Annand and Sutherland for tho very capablo renderings of the costume songs. The carnival has been a marked success in every way, and it is anticinafced that the funds of the band will benefit to tho extent of about £100.