AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15823, 23 July 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

FULLERS' PICTURES. , There was a large attendance of the picture-loving public at the Princess Theatre last evening when the new series of films introduced on Monday night was repeated to the enjoyment of all present. All the subjects are of a uniformly high standard, but that entitled "The Man in tho White Cloak" probably takes pride of tylace. "The Orchid" :s a very clever dcteetive drama. "Under the Make-up," with Mies Florence Turner in the principal part, is also an excellent picture play. " I fear No Foe " is a clever comedy, and caused much genuine amusement last evening. Several good topical and scenic films complete the series, which will be shown again to-night. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Mr John Bunny as Mr Pickwick in a pictorial adaptation of Charles Dickens's "Picksvick Papers " was warmly approved by tho large audience at "The Octagon" last evening. Mr Jingle, Dr Slammer, and Sam Weller are interpreted as we are accustomed to see them in Cruickshank's pictures. Taken as a whole the comedy is a great succcss. "The Honour System" (drama) and " Saunters through Old Rome " (scenic) are also excellent pictures. Tho same programme will be presented to-night. KING'S THEATRE. . There was a capital attendance at the King's Theatre last evening when the vaudeville programme, presented for tho first time on Monday night, was repeated to the evident enjoyment of the audience. Miss Carmen and Mr Alf. Lawrence sustained their reputations as versatile artists in vocal and character impersonations, and the Qucaley's kept the audience highly amused with their "Fun in the Kitchen" sketch. Mr Joseph Hurley's impersonations of wellknown singers, etc., were well received, and Mr Ernest Pitcher created a good deal of fun with his comedy patter. Carno gave another clever exhibition of acrobatics. It is probable that his colleague (Mr Francis) will be sufficiently recovered to appear this evening.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. The continuous pictures were well patronised at the Queen's Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening, and as the current programme includes some veTy fine films in which many popular artiste are featured, the entertainment proved very enjoyable. The programme is clevorly varied to suit all tastes in the moving picture line, and should draw large houses to-day and this evening. The uiual change of programme is announced for to-morrow afternoon, and includes films by the most popular firms, BRYDONE SKATING RINK. Large numbers of devotees of the popular pastime of roller skating attended the three sessions held during yesterday, and everyone derived much benefit and amusement from the sport, Arrangements are now practically completed for tho children's carnival on Friday evening, and this event promises to attract a good deal of attention. A rehearsal of the grand serpentine parade will bo hpld this afternoon at 4.30, and all those taking part in the carnival ah? requested to attend. There will'be the usual three sessions to-day.

CONCERT AT PORTOBELLO. In common with most other rural distriute Portobello prides itself in the possession of a Coronation Hall. The building.is a handsome one capable of holding some 700 people, and was ercctcd at a cost of almost £1000, including _ the amount spent on the necessary filling-in, etc. On Friday night last a concert was held in aid of the funds of the hall, and the residents turned out in largo numbers. The lengthy programme, contributed to mainly by performers from the city, was much enjoyed. Those contributing were _Mesdames Samson and • Haberehon, Misses" Bmwn, Walton, M'Callum, Messrs Brown, Algie, Briiisley, liaig, and M'Kenzie. Mrs Harrison was a very efficient accompanist. An abundance of "refreshments was in evidence, and a couple of hours' dancing was relished by the younger members of the audience. " FAUST." On Wednesday next in the Burns Hall the Southern Musical Society will repeat its performance of Gounod's famous opera " Faust." The programme of selections as given recently at St. Kikla will be adhered to, except for tho addition of the music of the church scene. This includes the grand "La kermccso" chorus, flic waltz chorus "Light as air,'' and "All hail! brightest of days," and the solos "Clear the way," "Gentle flow'rs in the dew," "All hail!" and "The joy post compare" (Jewel song). Both chorus and soloists have a thorough grasp of the music, which i 6 pleasing to a degree, and the orchestra, which was sueli an important factor in the success of the lii*t production, will again assist, the who'e being under the control of Mr" Sidney Wolf. Seats may be reserved at the Dresden. '