ENTERTAINMENTS.

Southland Times, Issue 14437, 7 June 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

puller s pictures. The attraction of- the pictures at the /.ealandia Hall continues to draw patrons nightly, and there wits again a large attendance yesterday evening. In unusual landscapes ami the revelation of strange customs Hie scenic pictures of Southern Tunis and of Piedmont commanded close attention, while the story pictures, several of them of a melodramatic nature, frequently evoked applause. The brilliant colour scheme of ’’The Arlist’s Dream” helped to intensify interest in Hit’ story round which the scenes revolved, and to arouse tliei keen and obvious appreciation of ptil fons in the comic section also the programme is an excellent one. and the irresponsible doings of (lie "Up-to-date Imps.” the unexpected contortions ol man who was supersensilive to tickling, anil the foolish actions of the man who fell in love witli a photograph, all these conduced to general merriment, and gave a lightness and swing to an excellent and popular, programme. The pictures will he repeated to-night and to-morrow evening they will he produced for the last time. KING’S HALL SKATING RINK. The three sessions of Hie (Hyde "street rink continue to be Hie source of considerable attenl ion from people who skate and who would be skaters. The morning and afternoon sessions are in most, part patronised by learners who are skilfully coached and helped on Hie way to becoming adepts in the art by the staff of attendants. In the evening tlie attendance might he termed metropolitan, patrons tanging from those who are making their Hist try to those who are finished and graceful exponents of finking. As a place where onlookers may enjoy themselves the rink is also gaining in popularity. There is, of course. Hie attraction of unrehearsed performances by learners, and Hie interest of noting Hie diversity of ways in which patrons take their enjoyment. Tlie skater who obviously lakes skating as an athletic exercise, the linker who indulges in fancy skating for purely spectacular effect, those who gain their enjoyment from Hie social side of Hie funetion - these and many oilier personal characteristics may be noted by the onlooker and may he found of peculiar interest. There can be no doubt, however, that tlie hundred odd persons who spent a couple of hours yesterday evening in rinklng thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The rink will lie open to-day morning. afternoon, and evening. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. It is said Hull the person who makes two Id,■ides of grass grow in the place of one is a benefactor to Hie human race. The people who devote their energies to make plants bloom in the middle of the most dreary time of the year are also entitled to some credit for doing good work. Tlie chrysanthemum, which is one of Hie most beautiful members of the floral kingdom, has been made to blossom when after (lowering plants are dormant, and out of bloom, when Hiete is a want in the home which cannot be supplied by 'anything else, and, therefore. the chrysanthemum-deserves every encouragement from all refined and artistic 'people. The Show which is to be held to-morrow promises to be a most successful one. and, we are told, will amply repay anyone who visits it. The chrysanthemum, which has been ol late years somewhat neglected here. has taken u fresh lease of life, mainly owing to Hie formation of Hie Rose and Chrysanthemum Club, which lias done a great deal to encourage Hie cultivation of this charming Power during Hie last twelve months. This exhibition is being held to show Hie progress that lias been made, and to give tin- general public an opportunity of enjoyment in a line which is at this time of year ditlicnlt to obtain. There will be oilier Powers at Hie Show, including a very line lot of cinerarias, ferns, etc., etc. To those whose tastes are otlierwi.se inclined the display of vegetables should appeal. The doors will open at 2.20 in the afternoon, and the Show will lie in progress from 7 to 10 in Hie evening. ARISTO PICTURES. Tlie weekly change of Arisio Pictures was made at the Municipal Theatre last night. Tlie new programme contains many interesting films that arc well calculated to provide an enter!anting evening’s amusement. Tlu production last night war hardly as satisfactory as could be desired. Hie light on Hie screen being somewhat dim at times. When this has been attended to —it is apparently merely a matter of mechanical adjustment—the pictures will be see*i to proper, advantage. The programme opens with "Tlie Cabbage, ’ a pretty sketch which recalls memories of the youthful days when il was a wellknown fart that deserving people found the baby they wanted in the lucky cabbage. ’The Duchess of Largeais” is n story drama of intense human interest worked out lu tt logical though tragic conclusion. The. next picture, "Beur-ath Hie Gar." effectually dispels Hie gloom, however. It is a cleverly humorous conception of the weird fancies that riot through Hie brain of one who is suffering from Hie after effects of an alcoholic carousal. The exciting "Winter Sports” of Norway are shown in a ph-lure which met witli the warm approval of Hie audience. The realistic views thrown on Hie screen deal with Hie various pastimes (bat are possible on Hie ice and Hie snow. "The Call” depicts iu a convincing manner Hie fascination of the circus ring for those who have been trained to' win the public -applause, and the revulsion of feeling that follows when experience of a more rational existence dispels the glamour of the footlights. ”lu Pursuit .of Flying Foxes” gives an opportunity for Hie introduction of some rather pretty Sumatra scenery, and for a close view of an interesting specimen of zoology "An Animal Study” is a plea for certain creatures that are frequently destroyed in ignorance ns pests, whereas the picture demonstrates that they play a useful part in nature. One of Hie best pictures on the programme is "Scenes in Melbourne," a film that showed to the pleased spectators many views with which they were already familiar. This picture is one of a series called ” ’Pile Real Australia." for the supply of which the Arisio management have made ar-rang-uncuts witii I’atlie Freres. "On UnReel”’ treats of the almost inevitable, domestic misery that results from an ill-assorted marriage, and "The Skipper's ) am” reveals witli dramatic suddenness tlie treachery of a former comrade. Tlie story told I>y the skipper is pictured on the screen as the various incidents come about, and the climax is reached when, by an incriminating tattoo mark, one of tin- interested audience is denounced as tin- faithless friend. "The Professor and Hie Tum- mI, I'h e Truant” and "Three In asnns for Haste” are comic pictures vorlny of something more than passing notice! I’iic programme will lie repeated this evening.