PUBLICATION RECIEVED.

Otago Witness, Issue 3100, 13 August 1913, Page 61

PUBLICATION RECIEVED.

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August 8. Dear “Pasquin,”—An arrival hy the Sydney boat this week was Mr Harry Musgrove. wlio comes as herald of the Julius Knight Compaaiy. Tliis company is. due to open here on the 21st inst. in “Milestones.” with “Bella Donna” and probably “Man and Superman” to follow. It is understood that Mr Charles Berkeley will aet as manager of the company. If rumour is correct Air Dick Stewart has paid his last visit to New Zealand for some time. It is said by the Dame that, after the tour of the Pantomime Company ends. Air Stewart, will go to Sydney, there to remain as right-hand man to Air Hugh Ward.

Madame Mary Oonly made a groat hit in

“The Creation,” her magnificent voice raising her auditors to a great pitoii of ent-nu-siasm. Next week Madame Conly is to appear again in “Elijah.” Mr Alt. Lin ley is busy at work arranging matters for the tour of M'Kay’s Pantomime Company, which will probably commence in Wellington in September. Mr John Prouse. Wellington’s popular basso, is to tour the Dominion with the clever Eli wood Trio, who have formed a concert company. Mr W. A. Low is to act as manager of the party. The Smart Set have firmly established themselves in the good graces of the populace, and are reaping the reward of their endeavours in the shape of crowded audiences. Mr Claud Haigh, who has been leading the way of the “Red Dandles” in the north, goes south by to-morrow night s boat. After Dunedin end Invercargill the “Reds” will return to Australia. FULLERS’ PICTURES. ’ilie pleasurable anticipations of witnessing an entertaining and varied series of films attracted a large number of people to the Princess Theatre on the 11th, and it is safe to say that their expectations were realised to the full. The bill of fare was eminently satisfying, and when the last picture had been screened, and the last melody played by Mr Murtinelli’s well-balanced orchectra. those present felt that they had been generously regaled. A sporting drama entitled “Nigger Jim” occupies a high place among the host productions that have been screened locally, and is a picture that commands instant attention. It is productd m coloured kirn inatography of a most realistic nature, and is beautifully mounted, being, indeed, practically perfect so far ai> the mechanical side is concerned. The film is one that has to be seen to be appreciated. “Hubby Buys a Baby” is a comedy of really outstanding merit. The corpulent and well-known figure of Mr John Bunny is seen to proceed unsteadily homeward from a night at the club. Op the way he purchases a little black baby from a nigger girl. and proudly introduces the child to some evening guests who are being entertained by his wife. The party immediately breaks up, and Bunny receives some rough verbal handling from his wife. His subsequent efforts to return the unhandsome little piccaninny to ifi> rightful parents proved most diverting, and occasioned roars ol laughter. “The Stolen Loaf” and “The Man Wlio Would Not Marry ” are two further dramas of merit and compelling interest. “From Golhenborg to Christiania” and “A Chat. About the Tortoise” are valuable educational subjects, while “Joe Little ” is a sensational vaudeville subject. A couple of further good comedies complete the series, which will be presented again this evening. KING’S THEATRE. Tiie reappearance of the Crimson Ramblers at the King’s Theatre on the 11th after an absence ot some mouths attracted a crowded house. The warmth of their rocept.on was (sufficient guarantee—if any were needed—of their popularity, while the manner in which their various items was received during the evening showed that they have in no way lost tno freshness or vivacity or the**ability to please that has characterised them in former times. The Ramblers occupy the boards for the litst half of the programme, appearing in individual and concerted numbers, and their part of tlie entertainment alone repays a visit to the theatre. The opening chorus ‘‘Cbeero,” as the name denotes, was a lively enough greeting. It was followed by an amusing comicality by Mr Albert Bleteoe, who is distinctly the humorist of the party. Miss Bessie Cahill, who possesses a pleasing soprano voice, rendered a solo, “Cannina.” in a manner that evoked hearty appreciation from her audience. Miss Maud Bletsoe gave a tuneful rendering of the contralto e-010, “Good-night, dear,” and was followed by Miss Olivo Bipolar, who wag assisted by the rest of the company, in a song with a swinging chorus that tells of the pleasures that two kindred souls may seek on a boating excursion. “The Blue Dragoons” was rotudngly sung by Mr Jack Vincent, effectual assistance being lent in the chorus by the rest of the Ramblers. Very happy was the specialty by Miss Maud Bletsoe and Mr Lou Vernon, “I’m afraid, pretty maid.” Miss Billie Wilson was emphatically recalled for her song. 'T ve got my eye on you,” and in response gave several imitations of children reciting and singing. These were enthusiastically received Besides items by Mr Edward Moran and Mr Lou Vernon, the Kamb'cis contributed several other concerted numbers with good effect,. the finale, "John James O'Hara.” being particularly amusing. The second half of the entertainment consisted of two vaudeville turns and one or two biograph films. The artists In both turns were making their first appearance. Mac and Maroe comedy act in which they introduced some clever tumbling feats, the former's somersaults being particularly good, while the Two Franklins presented a successful and niuising comedy sketch, which was full of ludicrous situations and kept the audience ;n roars of laughter. The Crimson -Ramblerg and the other members of the company will appear again this evening.