AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15608, 11 November 1912, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

IKS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

" 11.M.5. I'inaforo " was presented hy tho Dunnlin Operatic and Musical iSociety for the lust timo on Saturday evening to a large and \vell-plc«.v>l audience. Tho society lias had a week of very bad weather to (ontpJid with, but its effort lias met with a generous measure of support and [Tactical appreciation from the public, to that financially the result is expected to bo quite satisfactory.

FULLERS' PICTURES. Notwithstanding tho iucleinoni weather ami counter attractions, packed houses groctcd tho final presentation of oho scmiweekly prolamine of animated pictures on Saturday afternoon and evening at the Princess Tiieiitrc. The films wero remarkedly woll screened, and |atror.fi wero not slow to show their appreciation by frcrjucnt applause. The new eerics to be screened to-night consists of another attractive selection of dramatic, oomic, and topical pictures. The titar (Iramtiu Biibject, entitled "'Hie Aliasing Finger," is described as a triumph of tiie biographic art, and tells a strango Utle of a sale robbery in a manner well calculated to grip tho attention. " The Inner Circle'' is another powerful dramatic subjcct depicting it phase of lifo which is fortunately rarely met with :n English-speaking communities. Several good comic films aio included in tho new series, ono of the best being "The l'rizo Packet," by the well known Lubin Cotnptny. Tho scenic section is represented by " Falmouth to Tintitgol," which promises sontc excellent views of tiic rugged Cornish coastal scwicrv. " Harpooning Whales," and "Tho Art of Ju Jitsu" are pictures which should prove decidedly attractive. The Ganmont Graphic numliers 154 and 155, are included in the new programme.

KING'S THEATRE. A large nudirnee was liberally entertained at tho King's Theatre on Saturday night. To-night there wil: be n complete change of artists when the management, consequent on tho lengthening summer evenings, will inaugurate a new scalo of prices for admission. Amongst thoso making a first appearanco this evening aro lta.y (lien, lady musical monolopuisf; Pearl Livingston, lightning fc'rio; Grace C-omp-ton, English comedienne; and tho Andcrran trio, juvenilo ncrolmU. Tho Tit Bits will make a rcanpoarancc. and thero will bo in addition a new and comprehensive lot of (cinematograph pictures.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. llotusce that must Imvo boon most gratifyiny to ilio wero the order of the day and evening at tho Queen's Theatre on Saturday. For to-day's entiro chango of pic-tiiros, which commences at 11.30 a.m., a spcoial feature is announced. The Hibjcct is entillbd "Iflio Fronlidr C'liild," and is a product of the Bison Company, which lis already famous for its Western pictures, which are generally full of excitement and wonderful riding. "The Frontier Child " is described as an Indian romance, and is siiitl to bo tho most rcmarkablo and sensational wild Western storv yet screened. Tho driving by tho settlors o( their cattle, horses, mid waggons to the frontier is a feature of tho picture. Tho attack on tJio fort by tho Indians and the routing of tho attackers by the wlrito defenders is said to bo moat exciting. The management announces that this feature can l>c shown for only throo days. Other subjects on to-day's list by representative makers includo "The Innnr Circlo" (A.R.), " Her Old Sweetheart" (•lolm Bunny comedy), and tho latest English edition of the Puthc Gazette.

WfLD WEST PICTURES. Tito public wis still further caiored for in the matter of moving pictures on Saturday evening by a collcction of lilnis being shown at tlvo Harrison Hall. TJio exhibition counted entirely of depictions of lifo in the Far West, and tho Rod Imlian was a prominent figure all through. Fowls twoe-n him ami the wliito man, almost invariably attended with bloodshed, formed tho snbjoct of most of the pictures whiclv provided excitement Mtllicient to satiny anyl/idv. 'I he pscttins rfero oertainly generally very good, but tho light was not, unfortunately, always as reliable as might Iwve lwen desired. This was, iiowover, only aa far as fome of the pictures were concerned; in tho majority of instances the screen being brightly illuminated 'JTirt attendance at tho Jtall was a very largo one, and it waxed quite enthusiastic when some deed of extra daring was performed or wJicn a liord'o rescno va9 effected. Everything was dramatic, very often highly dramatic, which is just the most pleasing form of picture that can be placed boforo tho bulk of picture patrons. A inatineo w;,s given in the afternoon, and the fdms wcro then run through to tho great delight oi a largo Imcly of spectators, mainly composed of children. Tho pictures'shown were " Life on I,ho Border," " Lean Woirs End," " Broncho Hill," "Montana Anna," " Cowboy's Sweetheart," " A Oh ey on no Brave,' "The Deputy's Duly," "The Early Settlers," and "Tho Tribe's Penalty —a list highly suggestive of cxciting action and sensational situation. In all probabiity another set of Wild West pictures will be shown next Saturday

CONCERT AT LEITII VALLEY. A concert organised by the Lehh Vnllov Presbyterian Sunday School teachers in aiil of thu Sunday school funds was held in tho local tchool hall on Wednesday night. The llcv. S. C. Uarbinson presided, and apologised for tho unavoidable absence of the ltov. It. Kvim Davios. The larger part of tl« program mo was undertaken by Mr W. Paget Ciale and party, and comprised two pianoforte ducts by .Mr W. Paget Gale and •Miss 1,. M'l/iron, vocal quartets and dueU by Missi« Cowic and Ilodgo and Messrs Alexander and (sn.lt, and a violin nolo by Mr JtioU. Conducted by Missca Henderson and Jeans, the choir of Sunday school children sang very nioely " Under th-o soa" and "Swinfiny and singing." Recitations were contributed by tlirco bright little giHs, the other items being a pianoforto solo by Mira Val|).y and a, Ixigphw scJootion by Mr Mcnvhiiinie. During the interval the Rev. S. C. Uarbinson presented tin; prices won by the scholars in the Presbyterian Assembly's examination. Tho visiting performem were thanked and were entertained with refreshments at tho oloso of an cnjoyablo concert. sawyers' Pi ay league of SERVICE. The _ Sawyers' Ha-y League of Service closed its meetings for the yoir by holding a concert in the local ball on Friday evening. Considering the stato of tho weather, thero was a Road attendance, and a vory pleasant evening was spent, tho concert being voted one of the best tho society has yet held. Items were contributed lo tlio programme Inr Mrs M'Gill. M:ssesMurray. Bruce, M.nirais, Horn, and Manning, and Messrs Rawlinson, Stewart, Forks! Perry, and Ilarland. 'Hie children gave very nicely a. chorus song under tho oonduetorship of Misses Maurais and Glanville, and an orchestra party from Duiu<lin very considerably added to t'he pleasure of tho evening by contributing several selections. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was carried to tl.e performers.

VIOLIN, PIANO, AND VOCAL RECITAL.

Tins box plan in Kimiittion with tho violin, piiino, and vocal rrcital which will iake place in the Hums Hall on \V«lnts<lay_ evening next opens at tho IWlen at 9 o'clock this morning, whon, judging by tho numerous inquiries during tiio week hit' Iwokings are expected. (Hariri Sohilsky, tho examiner for Trinity CoUogo, London, is not unknown to local audionorts having given a previous recital licro a.bout 12 montlis ago, whiel; created a great ; ln . presilon amongst the music-loving o>ininunity. On the forthcoming wasion Mr •Schilsky will have associated with him Mr Max Schcrek (pianist) and Mr Harold R K. Browning, who is favourablv known for Ins artistic, vocalfem. In order that all etudenU of music may have an opportunity of attending this rtcital tho management has decided to make a special concession to bona fide musical students in parties Full particulars of tin' coition iruv I*, obtained on application at tho Dresden bnv officc, where the plan will .-J9O bo on view

DCNEWN ORCHESTR.U SOCIfiTY The Dunedin Orcl>«tra] Society will bring it* twenty-fifth season to a clow with tho fourth concert to bo given in tho Garrisou Mall on Wednesday, November 20 ... , Proi'ninmie select is one that is likely to bring out the playing qualities of ho orchestra to the fulloet extent. Kwiklings stirring maroh "Hungarian" will open tr.e programme. Other items of rvoto arc tho ovcrturm 14 Le Pro aux cKtos flleroWj and "Ronzi" (Wagner)'a felection from " I.e Prophet/-" (Meyerftn" favourite walso 'Ma, Vie" {h l\ mh jy- % ,w|uest, the dainty Ban*, rolle Ikle trait" (Offenbach), given at a previous concert, will be repeated. The duo or two pianos, " Concerto pathrtiqw" , T>>r Mrs n,IU,nIK; and Miss r/litli Hoffmann, should prove a noteworthy item. The soloist* wO] be Mi® oawie Broad and Mr Fralt, Woods, vrbwo contributions will undoubtedly bo moot ao-

ooptablc. Tho Lyrio Quartet Party will add further to tho enjoyment of a program ino which promises an excellent evening's enjoyment for patrons. As usual, tho baton will l>o in the hands of Mr James Coomhs. Tlioso desirous of hearing tho oonccrt, and who are not already subscribers, nm invit.xl to commumcato with the soerotary.