AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15788, 12 June 1913, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

THE GREAT M'EWEN. "The Great M'Ewen" mado his third appearance last evening at His Majesty's Tnoatrc. The large audience was first of all mystified by several telepathic feats, and then sent into peals of laughter by the grotesque ajid ridiculous figures out by sevena.l men while in tho hypnotic stato under the influenoe of Mr M'Ewen. Another exhibition will be given to-night. FULLERS' PICTURES. The star lilin, "Shadows of tho Night," at present being; shown at the Princess Theatre, is full of exciting inoidents, and was watched with keen interest by tho spectators present last evening. " Tho Customs of Lapland" is a very entertaining series, while tho " Littlo Orga.ii Player .of San Jiian," "Volunteer Strike-breakers,'' and tho other pictures in the programme oomploto ail interesting and entertaining wljole. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Tho attractive programmo at "Tho Octagon" was punctuated with applauso last evening. Although tlw strong leature of tho current series is the delightful comedy in wliich Miss Asta Neilseii keeps tho audience in a simmer of delight, there aro two good dramas, especially the Edison subject, "The Man "lie Might Have Been"— a photo-play with an excellent moral. " Ma's Apron-strings" i 3 also delightfully humorous, and Sir .lohn Bunny does himself orodit. The samo pictures will bo presented to-night. KING'S THEATRE. There was another good attendance at fhe King's TheaAro last evening, when the members of tho vaudeville combination at present appearing thoro were received with every demonstration of approval. Mi6s Louie Duggan was very successful in her vocal contributions, and Airlio and Campbell gavo a number of nice melodies On tho xylophone. Tho dancing of Parrell and Verrol is also a bright featuro of tho entertainment. Several excellent biograph pictures complete tho programme, which wiil be repeated again t.tis evening.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Tha attractive series of pictures initiated at the Queen's Theatre in the cany part of the week has been drawing large numbers to this plaioo'of entertainment. Yesterday tho attencLinoM kept up, and in tho ovening there was a full house at this popular place of entertainment. All the pictures shown, whether dramatic, scenic, or humorous, received full recognition. Some of tho dramatic representations were rather above tho . usual standard. Tho now ' programme promises to provide patrons with depictions quit-o equal, to those that have already been seen. BRYDONE SKATING RINK. Tho skating rink was reopened yesterday afternoon after tho interval caused by the Otago A. and P. Society temporarily requiring tho Brydone Ball. There was a good attendance of skaters, which was increased in the evening, those present apparently taking a keen delight in being a.blo to once again experience the pleasures of roller skaiting. The rink will now be open as uiual during the winter season. MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT. An attractive concert will be given in St. Paul's Schoolroom, Stuart 6treet, tomorrow night at S o'clock by the St. haul's gleo men and the boys ot the Cathedral C.noir, together with iviies Helen Gard'ner, as elocutionist, and Mr A. Westhead, violinist. Tho concert has been arranged by Mr E. Hey wood. F.R.C.0., who will act as conductor and accompanist. HAMILTON-PLIMMER SEASON. Tho box plane for tho above season, which will commence at His Majtsty's Theatre on Wednesday night next will open at the Dresden on Saturday morning next at 9 o'clock. The brilliant successes that have, everywhere and consistently followed tho effort's of the Hatnilton-Plininier Company are empliatic testimony that, if managers are artistically brave, the public will accord them support. "A Woman of Impulse," with which play tho season will bo opened, is a cleverly constructed drama that is paid to grip and hold tho audience with its intensity; yet it never for a single instant verges on the unreal. At the hands of this capable combination, which includes tho distinguished names of 11. 11. Roberts, Harry Flimmer, Winter Hall, Arthur Styan, Sydney Stirling, Mrs Robert BrougJi, and Mies Beatrice Day, -tho interpretation should be perfect. "A VVoman of Impulse " will be staged' for two nights only. On Friday, Juno 20, that celebrated comedy drama "Dr Wako's Patient" will bo presented, to give way in turn on tht Saturday night to a production of A. W. pinero'n imasterpiecc, "The Siecond Mrs Tantpieray." Day sales may bo had at) Jacobs's.

"THE BUTTERFLIES." All lovere of an entertainment that is high class, clean, and clever aro eagerly oxpecting the visit of "Tho Butterflies," the English Comedy. Costumo Company, which mil appear at tlfo Garrison Hall this evening. Tho Butterflies," who aro favourably known throughout England, aro now conducting a very siioecesful tour of tho dominion The combination consists of throo Indies and four nrcntleinen. and tho entertainment, they provide ranges from high-ciaa? instrumental music comic opera in condeiKcd form to vaudeville. Miss Ada Smart is a soprano who lias toured Kng-land with eovcral high-class concert companies; Miss Cecilia Gold is a burlesque 'actress and monologue entertainer; Mifs Marion Arniitage is a coniedienno from tho principal London theatres; Mr Jaok Waller, besides being a first-class violinist, comos with a reputation of being a comedian of tho highest order, gained in tho principal theatres of London and tho English provinces; Mr Robert Foster-Hine is the possessor of a very fine baritono voice; Mr Wylio Watson is a, light comedian and fino 'cello player; whilst Mr Fred Dennett is a solo pianist from the A'ienna Conservatoire. scenery for t.he entertainment was specially painted. As instancing tho versatility of the company tho Auckland Star said: "Their programmes are essentially humorous, but more seriously artistic items aro judiciously given." Tho box plan is on view at the Dresden.

The weekly meeting of tho Hanover Street Literary and Debating Society was held on Monday night, when there was an attendance of over 60 persons. Tho subject for debate was, "That every position in the modem State should be' open to women," and tho affirmative was ablv supported by Miss Ivy Mazengarb, aiid Mr A. lloare, -Mr A. MTlutchon, and Miss Adams led in tho ncga.tivo and received the greatest of support from tho audience. Two votes wore taken, ono upon tho opinion of the audience on tho question itself, and tho other upon the merits of the debaters. Tho first showed that a largo majority was against tho proposition, while the second favoured tho affirmative side -n tho presentment of its case.