AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15707, 8 March 1913, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. There was a capital attendance at tha King's Theatre last evening, when the current programme was repeated and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The vaudeville coniomation is a particularly strong one, and the artists are capable of giving a first-rate performance. To-night's programme should attract a full houfie, and the Brackens and Lyntons will give their farewell performances. On Monday evening, Paul Garden, " the King of the Silver vVire," will be included in the new; programme. HAYWAED'S PICTURES. There was a large and appreciative audi-; ence at " The Octagon " last evening to see " The Mills of the Gods " and tho supporting film subjects. The star picture is one of the most dramatic films ever presented in Dunedin. It is of the classic and convincing orda 1 , the kinematography being perfect. It will bo screened this afternoon and finally to-night. The scenio picture "Deauville" is another, attraction on the current programme that should not be miked by lovers of good pictures. .Monday's now list will contain among other ftttractions, "Red Fox, the Poacher,"by Pathe, and the Wanganui Fire Brigade Competitions. ■ ' FULLERS' PICTURES. " Sweet Nell of Old Drury," with Misa Nellie Stewart in the title role, will be shown for the last time thi3 evening at the Princess Theatre, and those who have not seen this splendid kinematographic presentment of a famous drama should certainly not Jose this final oppojrtuiiity» " Down the Ages," "Life of a Herqn," "Lome Valley," and " Strong-arm Nellie," are also interesting films, nicely ' screened, while last, but not least, is tho artistic music of the orchestra. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The continuous pictures at the Queen's Theatre continue to attract large crowds daily,.and "standing room only" is the rule at each session. The chief draw is, of course, " Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow," which bids fair to create something of a record in the way of attendance for a week's run. In order to afford everybody an opportunity to see it the management will open a special session at 10 a.m. to-day.. The Hospital nurses have been invited to be present and also the old folks from the Benevolent Institution and the young folks from the various orphanages. There will be a. special matinee this afternoon for children. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE. Judging by present prospects, the success of the lecture to be delivered by Professor Baldwin-Spencer on "The Northern Territory of Australia," at the Garrison Hall on Wednesday evening next, is already assured. The subject is one of great interest, not only to the scientist and student, but to all who are interested in the future of these lands of tho Southern Pacific. Professor Spencer's knowledge of. the Northern Territory is unique, and his descriptions- of the customs and dances of the natives are said to be both graphic and interesting. ■ Three .thousand feet of kinematographic film will be screened. to illustrate the speaker's remarks, and phonographic records Of the folk songs of the aborigines will be given. The box plan is now open at the Dresden. -

COMPLIMENTARY RECITAL, A glance at the programme arranged for Wednesday evening in connection with the grand complimentary recital to be tendered to Mr Tirason in First Church will be sufficient indication that a musical treat of unusual merit is to bo submitted. The organ solos are all very interesting iri themselves, and the annotations printed on the programme will be highly appreciated by those not previously conversant with the characters and ideas of the solos. The hymns to be sung by the combined choir are all old favourites, and will assuredly appeal to those who are admirers of the best in church music. GARDEN PARTY". A garden party in aid of the Ministering Children's League Convalescent Fund will bo held to-day at Transit House, Park street. Mr R. Gillies has placed the 'house and grounds at the disposal of the committee for the occasion, and it is expected that a ■ very enjoyable afternoon will be spent. A programme of races and sports has been arranged by the principals of Braemar House and the Girls' High School. Flowers and sweets will be sold by the pupils, and refreshments will be provided by the associates and committee. Owing to a greater number of convalescent children than usual having been sent away during last year, the funds of the league are low, and it is stated that if the work is to he carried on satisfactorily more money must be raised immediately. For this reason the committee hopes that all members and associates will not only make a point of being present themselves, but will also bring with them as many of their friends as possible. • THE "WEB OF FATE. '

The Dunedin Dramatic Company produced Ihc Web of Fate on Tuesday evening in Kin? George's Hall, St. Leonards, in aid cf tho hall funds. Mr Percy L. Jamcß, who was responsible for the production of. the piece, deserves great' credit for the success which attended the efforts of the company, tho various, characters being all well pourtrayed, Miss Elsli Otto us Kate Arkwright was excellent, and Miss Ethel Lees was particularly realistic as Meg Tredgold. Miss Helen Lees played tho part of Norah with a good deal-if success, and little Moura Otto was splendid as Daisy. Miss Bradey made a good hero. The villain was sustained by Mr William Sutherland, who established himself a favourite. Mr A. T. Bastings was humorous as Frederick Larkin, and Anthony Arkwright was played in an artistic manner by Mr ■ William Moore. Tho minor parts were well filled, and tho incidental innsic added to the success of tho production. The company has in rehearsal "Is' Sho Guiltless?" and "Master Man," and these will bo staged in the near future.

CONCERT AT BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.

Tho Dunedin Burns Club and a number of its friends gave a very enjoyable concert at tho Benevolent Institution on Wednesday evening. Mr M'Ewan. (president), Mr John Loudon (vice-president), and Mr Paterson (conductor) arranged the entertainment, and as the performers and their friends numbered about 50, this, with the largo number of inmates, crowded the building to its fullest capacity. Th'c hearty applause given to each item showed the appreciation of the audience.' > During an interval cake, sweets, and fruit were handed round bv tho members of the club, who had provided themselves with baskets for that purpose. Mr W. T. Talbot, in the unavoidable absence of Mr Walker, the chairman of tho board, thanked the club for the great treat it had given tho inmates, and trusted that it and others during the coming winter months would give other performances, as tho inmates had 'no outsido opportunities of amusement. Threo hearty -chocra were given by the inmates to their entertainers.