AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15827, 28 July 1913, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

o~ . FULLERS' PICTURES. Matinee and evening showings of pictures at the' Princess Theatre on Saturday were well attended, and the fine selection of films on view was watched with clcsß attention. In the new series to bo instituted this evening a prominent place wjll be 'taken by a drama by tho new Pilot Company, entitled " 1111 Death do Us Part." Tho tale is said to bo a powerful and pathetic one, and to read an extremely salutary lesson to the erring and neglectful husbands who scorn to form too largo a proportion of the population in America. " The Pawned Bracelet is also a very fine dramatic production, while the Vitagraph comedy " It made Him Mad " has excited great amusement wherever it ha 6 been shown. A good vaudeville subject, a now Patho Gazette, and several good scenics and comics complete an excollent list, HAYWARD'S PICTURES. The attendance at both sessions was largo at "The Octagon" on Saturday, and many patrons were unable to securo seats in tho evening. The star attraction announced for to-night is ono of Pathe'a latest dramas in colour. The story is said to bo a compelling ono with somo excellent dramatic situations, and the kinematography and acting are vouched for as being of-the highest standard, The title is "Great Possessions," and the story deals with a poor Parisian hawker who emigrates to the colonies and succeeds in making a fortune which a villainous couple attempt to filch. The auxilaries are the "Gaumont Graphic," "If Wo only Knew" (drama), "The Photog-raph and Blotter" (drama), "Rambles through tho Pyrenees" (scenic), ' Collecting the Bill" (comedy), and "The Water Nymph" —a screaming farce. KING'S THEATRE. The vaudeville programme at tho King's Theatre delighted many people on Saturday night. To-night there will be an entire- change of programme, which will be contributed to by 17 performers. The Screnaders, who captivated so many local theatre-goers when they were hero formerly, will make their reappearance for ono week only. Carmb nnd. Francis, the comedy acrobats and strong men, and tho Quealys are the' star artists, and they, will be ably supported by others possessing excellent talent. ' QUEEN'S THEATRE. There were, large audiences throughout tho day and in tho evening at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday, when tho. pictures screened were watched with considerable interest. To-day the management will produce, among other notable films, one of 3400 ft, based on Charles Dickens's immortal story "A Tale of Two, Cities," with Mr Maurice Costello appearing in the role of Sydney Carton. This splendid film should not fail to attract a large number of patrons to the Queen's Theatre. BRYDONE SKATING RINK. The three sessions at the Brydone Skating Rink on Saturday were all liberally patronised, and the Bceno was at all times a bright and animated one. From this week onwards a new order of things 'will bo instituted, and the rink will be open only on Monday; evening, Wednesday afternoon and evening, and all day on Saturday, boing closed entirely on Tuesdays and Thursdays. CONCERT AT GREEN ISLAND. A concert in aid of the Green Island Library funds was given in the lecal Town Hall on Friday, night by tho Duncdin Orphans' Club, but owing to counter attractions and the inclemency of tho weather it was not so well patronised as it ought to have been. An excellent programme was provided, the following gentlemen taking part: Messrs Paccy, Bryant, Osborn, Leech, M'Peak, Smith, Nelson, and Munro. The items were well rendered and appreciated by the audience, everyone receiving a recall. Mr Nelson with his comic vagaries created great amusement among tho juveniles. Mr Pacey played the accompaniments. " FAUST." The programme of numbers for the second " Faust" concert on Wednesday evening by tho Southern Musical Society has been arranged in practically the same sequence as on the first occasion, and Mr Wolf ha 6 shown wisdom in considorini' tho musical effect rather than strictly following the course of the plot. Tho opening number is the solo and ehoni6 "All hail! brightest of days," and the programme continues on through 14 items—solos, duet, trio, and choruses—finishing with the well-known "Glory and love tothemen of old." Tickets may bo obtained at the Dresden (whoro seate may bo reserved) and at Begg6'. •" PUSS IN BOOTS." In the big bunch of specialty turns introduced in " Puss in Boots," tho pantomime production to be staged by the J. C. Williamson Liir.itcd's management on Saturday night next for nine occasions, including a matinee on Wednesday afternoon' next and on Saturday, August 9, that of tho Gaudsmidts and their two handsome dogs, black French poodles, ranks as ono of the cleverest and moat entertaining. On his first appearance one dog comes down to the footlights carrying the placard " The Gaudsmidts and Me," and, having shown it to all .; portions of tlio bouse, takes his place at the side of the two acrobats. When they do intricate tumbling he, it is said, does the same. When they roll on the ground he is with them every time in all their antics,, and finally, when they throw somersaults he does so, too, cleanly and admirably, and as if ho thoroughly enjoyed tho fun for its own sake, The Gaudsmidts fhemsolves are under 25 years of age, and are twins. They have but an elementary knowledge of the English language. They gained a big advertisement in Berlin quite recently. After giving a performance at tho Palace, tho Kaiser presented them each with a diamond scarf pin, and they have also another memento in the shape of a portrait group which includes the Kaiser and the Empress of Germany and themselves taken together. Tho season of "Puss in Boots" is limited to soven nights, and two matinoo performances mil bo given on Wednesday and Saturday, August 6 and 9. The box plans will bo opened nt tho Dresden on Thursday morning next at 9 o'clock. A quouo will bo formed from 8 a.m.