AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16477, 1 September 1915, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Allen Doone Company had another large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when the sccond and final performance of the Irish patriotic drama "The Rebel" was presented to a thoroughly appreciative audience. To-night the company will stage The Burglar and the Ladt. In so far that it does not relate to things Irish, the play differs from those , which the' company, has previously presented here, but the comedy that •is the e&cence of ppoular Irian plays is not lacking in the present production. The plot deals with a battle of wits between Sherlock Holmes and the master thief Raffles, and around the main moyement have been woven plenty of incidents, ■both laughable and dramatic, to keep an audience interested. Allen Doone will play the role of Raffles, and Miss Edna Keeley the part of Norma Gray, and, as upon the portrayal of these two characters the main success of the piece depends, there should be every opportunity given to the audience to thoroughly enjoy the play. ■PRINCESS THEATRE. V The. wet weather last night had but a' very modified influence on the. attendance at the Princess, Theatre, and three who anticipated a more than usually attractive programme were by no means disappointed. It is a long time since such a budget of attractions was presented by the Fullers* management in Dunedin. The grotesque acrobatics of Moritambo and Wells pass description, and were watched by an, appreciative audience with • amazement that was punctured, with bursts of laughter. There was a vein of sympathy in watching the cleverness of King and Brown as acrobats, but it was accompanied by the Recognition that physical disabilities had been overcome by the performers in a marvellous manner. - The other contributors to the programme were accorded a full measure of appreciation. The same attractions are billed for to-night. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. This week's programme at the Octagon Theatre presents a variety of most interesting pictures. The chief drama is aromintic and adventurous, tale of the Great vv est, entitled "A Child of God." The, head-on collision between two racing railway engines that formis one of the incidents depicted is ope of the most sensational scenes' that could well be imagined. The supporting pictures. include Swiss scenery,,, the. New Zealand Hospital Ship, Pathe's Gazette, and a comedy.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. , 'The new programme at the Queen's Theatre is proving attractive; ' and is evidently satisfying patrons. The- chief picture is " A Daredevil' Circus Queen," 'n which some marvellous feats of horsewomanship are seen. This is adequately supported by a number of interesting and entertaining films. To-day this last opportunities seeing the programme will occur. , * PLAZA THEATRE. : ! The current programme at the Plaza Theatre just now is a very attractive, one, and was enjoyed by large numbers yesterday afternoon and evening. . Its . leading feature, a picture called " The, World's Desire," is a pleasing and novel story distinguished by very clever acting. The' supj, porting pictures/,in addition to war -scenes/ and a picture specially illustrating marine; mines, include a drama and two . amusing comedies. ' , ' . ■V- •, . GRAND THEATRE. - The Grand Theatre, a popular- place of entertainment this weefy (provides an abundance of taking and interesting photographic work. The outstanding; feature, is ".The Crisis," ;in which, the story of v a /womap's temptation is told It holds the attention thoroughly, and is well Backed up by Several filrhs, 1 . draniatio and humorous. in character.) KING EDWARD THEATRE.* - The, King Edward Theatre was well attended yesterday, both; afternoon arid evening, when' the current- programme was thoroughly enjoyed.v TTie films which, appealed most to those present at each; session was that entitled "A Child of God," a, very fine picture indeed. The supporting items too, were much enjoyed. These ipictiir'es will .be screened again to-day. v • . BRYDONE SEATING RINK. < . The Brydone Skating Rink is proving a popular resort, the day and evening sessions ■being well attended. .The flcor is considered to be one of the finest in the dominion, and the lover of the pastime is therefore afforded every opportunity of spending a most enjoyable evening. ; V

" .?« A SCRAPE 0' THE PEN." The box plan will open this morning at •thin. Bristol Piano Company for the first production in Dunedin at His-.;>Majesty's Theatre on Saturday of Mr Graham Moffat's new oomedy-drania of Scottish farm life. "A Scrape o' the Pen," in which the. author and his wife will appear Yin, their original parts of Mattha and. Leeif&i Iriglis. The new play had,, a Very successful run in London, and in Scotland it broke the records of practically; ev<^/theatre visited. .It'.is' stated that its absolute fidelity to 'Scottish life made it in Scotland even more a favourite than " Bunty Pulls the Strings." Commenting on the first .production of the' new: play in Sydney the leading morning paper said" Graham - Moffatls . now splay. l strikes, a deeper and a tenderer note than 'Bunty' Pulls the Strings.' .enabling the Author and his wife to illustrate the pathos of old age, and at the same time appealing to the heart by its evidently faithful . picture of rustic home, life in Scotland. There is .no lack of humour anywhere." but 'it is the touch of tragedy that lingers "in, the memory when all is said and dones f None the less, the- oomio aspect of all the subsidiary characters, and the rough open, air revels of Hogmanay, touch the springs of limitless laughter." The 6eason is to last for six nights only, and Mr and Mrs Graham M6ffat will be making their final /Dunedin appearance in this production. ( DIJNEDTN MANDOLIN. BANJO, AND : GUITAR ORCHESTRA. The first concert of. the Dunedin Mandolin ..Banjo,' and Guitar Orchestra will be held in ®urns Hall on Thursday The: public do not have, many opportunities of hearing the above instruments in combination unless it be through the medium of this orchestra, and those wishing to attend tho corcert are recommended to' make early application for tickets. The'items selected fot : this oncasi6n have been carefully, prepared, by Mr Stokes, and the committee feel confident that an enjoyable; entertainment will be provided. A special' feature,of, the programme will be a juvenile chorus, of 11 voices, with full orchestral; accompaniment. The vocalists ass : sting will Misses Densem, and Mazertgarb, Messrs Drake and Paterson. : /- •'. , '