AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16120, 8 July 1914, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

TUK ".SMART SET."

T'k- " Smiii-t Set " ;L L >J)iar< d again at lbs Majesty's Theatre last, night., win n tho prowas ol a iiif?lily witurI..unmt; clianicU-r. 'J liere will t>o a complete; diiiiij,'!- of progrntiiiiii: Uj-n^hi, r wlmJi will include " I'YivoU ie-iuso, ' which is a strikiiiK burlesquo oil the tango. Anyone wlu.) is in-i|uuintwl witli tlie. niirl-H----pnivoking propensities of the " iiiiuirt SoL will realise in some measure the possibilit-if** iii,li-n<Jiiif a turn of t-his kind. It is regar<lrd a.> one of tho most iiinusiiiK ian;<» st-agod by the foiiijKiny. 'J he real ti|.n}?o dance will iiNo lx; perlonnixl, whieli shpuld prove aii-ot-hor popular iittriictioii. I FULLKRS' I'lOltlltEH. Tho principal picture at, the King's Theatre, entitled " Lovo's Sunset, ' was aiTiiiii nceivixl with evident apprccuitiou bv large aiulii ncos yesterday. Jt u. a iims photoplay, hushed ili every detail. The moral of tho' story is'expressed in the happiest terms. The subsidiary picture* are not by any means subsidiary in jvoint. of their merit, but adequately support a popular film. Tlic curront budget will be repeated at to-day s sessions. HAYWARU'S PICTURI'S. A powerful dramatic picture, "Tho Curso of War.' , kept a large audicnto iuterestfd at the Octagon Thoatre last night, and its moral, though not obtruded to the detriment of the entertaininont, was nevertheless sulficiontly obvious to bo arresting. T.ho fino series of pictures dealing with tlio Panama Oanal received the applause which their excellence merited. ''Guilty or Not Guilty" and "Lawyer Quince" and other supporting iilms compU-xcci an interesting programme. PRINCESS THEATER The Drennan-Fuller management has provided an excellent entertainment tor patrons this week, arid it is not often that such a strong list of attractions ie contained in one programme. One of the most thrilling turns seen on the local vaude\ r illo stage for a long time is that provided "by the Four Casting Lamys, a troupe of aerial gymnasts, who perform some really marvellous feats, including the turning of double somersaults i while flying through, tho air from one end of the etag-o to tho other. During the progress of tho turn the audience is held breathless by the daring nature of tho feats successfully attempted. The gymnasts wero accorded a great ovation. The other items on the programme are of a popular nature. The present company will appear nightly during this week

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Patrons of picture exhibitions have learned to regard tho Queen's Theatre a≤ a place of entertainmeiit, at wihich they, are well catered for, and at which they can safely rcJy upon seeing good pictures. The present programme is meeting with as much favour as its predecessors, which is saying a great deal, in view of tho largo numbers that have been present evereince the Queen's Theatre was opened as a picture palace. The new scries of pictures is a good one, and contains plenty of variey, and much that is interesting, and the final opportunity of seeing it will bo afforded bo-day.

PLAZA PICTURES. Tho current programme at the Plaza Picture house is securing due meed of patronage, 'lhe etar him deals with the eomowjtat vivid adventures of a circus girL It is a drama presenting numerous novel phases not unusually associated with this sensati*ial class of iilm drama. "The Coward Hater" and other i3terluie and diversified subjects combine to make an interesting budget This programme will be presented a»gain to-day. BRYDONE SKATING RINK. Tho popular winter pastime of roller ekating attracted its full quota of devotees again yesterday, the floor being crowded at each siasion. Aβ a foitn ot amusement from wihioh both pleasure and benefit may be derived, " rinking " has much to commend it, ,-Lnd carried out under the excellent conditions prevailing at tho Brydono Hall, its increasing popularity is not to be wondered at. On Friday evening the hockey tournament will bo continued, and should prove an enjoyable attraction- Tho session will bo extended to 10.30 p.m. LIEDERTAFEL CONCERT. The concerts given periodically by thoDunedin Liedertafel need no reeomendation to the public. The Liodertaiel has earned an excellent reputation for male part-singing. The initial concert of the twenty-eighth season will be given in the Burns Hall this evening, when an attractive, programme of part songs will bo submitted by the society. Solos will 'be rendered by Mrs Wilson, Messrs Alexander. Gibson, and Bauehop; a duet by Meeera M'Kinlay and Gemmell; dramatic recital by Mr W. W. Crawford, and Mr Jesse Tirnson will conduct, while Mr Andrew Martin will officiate as accompanist. GAELIC SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the society, hold at the Art Gallery Hall last evening, wae well attended, notwithstanding tho untavour-α-be weather, liie chief (Mr i>ugald M'Pherson) presided, supported by dufetains Roderick 'Mackenzie and Kenneth Cameron. In opening the moating the chief extended a hittorty Highland welcome k> all, and stated in concluding that tho annual gathering of the society would take place on September 18. which was the date of the speaker's birthday. The senior bard (Mr Neil Maefadyen)', with Mrs Macfadyen, wore present National musio wae supplied by Pipe-major John M'Kochnio, Messrs John M'Lean, Angus M-'Miilan, and Dan Mathcson,. jun. Tho programme wias ae follows:—Mr Neil Maofadyen, Gaelic song, "Air faill ilk> "; Miss M'Poalc, recitation, "The Execution of Montrose " ; Miss Mary M'Dona-ld, Gaolio 9ongs, "Iβ thoil foam a Ghealteadh" and " Fhleasgaich Oig " ; Mr Willie M'Kenzie, dance, Mwmtrcus; Highland reel, danoed by the audience; Mr Dan Matheapn, jun., Gaelic song, "e' thoil lemm a Kheibhair"; Mr M'Milbn bagpipe selections; Mr Colin M'Kenzie, jun.. dance, Irish Jig; Mr Tom Flynn, song-, "Oh, Jerusalem"; M>r Neil Mflcfadyen. Gaelic song. "Mo lillie ": Mr M'Pmk, songs. "The Spinning Wheel" and "Bonnie Doon" ; and a Highland schottisahe danced by the audience. Amongst, those present were Captain B. M'Lean, of Auckland, and Mr P. Duncan, of the Christohinrch Scottish Society. Tho ■usual enjoyable danco terminated' the- meeting.