ENTERTAINMENTS.

Southland Times, Issue 16786, 15 July 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TULLEES’ PICTURES. The current programme of pictures at the Zealandia Hall will be shown at a matinee performance this afternoon and for the last time this evening. It contains cne or two unusually good films. “Winter Traffic in Stockholm” being worthy of special mention, along with views of Berlin, and “Fishing in the Adriat c.” The story pictures humorous pictures, and the Pathe Gazette contain many items that please the crowds' of spectators who have acquired the habit of spending at least one evening «ach week at a picture entertainment. THE LYCEUM. The second programme for this week at the Lyceum Flail was repeated last night and will be shown finally to-night. "Coogee Life-Savers” is the title of an Interesting picture of topical Sydney, and included in an attractive programme are “Falchetto of Narbonne" (a thrilling drama by Pathe Freres), “French Peasants Fox-hunting.” and “A Thousand Miles through Europe.” The programme also contains a well-selected assortment Of story and humorous picttires. KING’S HALL SINK. The Clyde Street rinkers who attended at the various sessions yesterday spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. The "Black and White Carnival” competitors are now getting in steady practice for the graceful skating competitions to be carried through at Thursday evening’s carnival. The ladies’ hockey match is also being eagerly looked forward to by participants and the public alike. This morning’s sessions open with the usual children’s matinee at the 10 a.m.; afternoon and evening sessions as usual.

“THE SCABLET TBOUBADOUBS.” Tht return of Mr Edward Branscombo’s Comedy Company, “The Scarlet Troutadours,” who appear at the Theatre on Wednedsay and Thursday, July 19 and 20, will doubtless be welcomed by their many friends in particular and the been amusement seeking public in general; The company’s long Australasian and South African tour has been successful throughout. In all the towns, as well as in the big centres, the members have, we are told, won their way to the hearts of their audiences by their spontaneous humour, clever sketches, and personality. Unfortunately, this must be a farewell visit owing to long engagements ahead for the company in England, so that this will be the last opportunity of witnessing the performance of one of the best companies of Its kind that we have had here. The box plan is at the Dresden. “THE PBINCE AND THE BEGGABMAID.” Playgoers who saw and enjoyed Walter Howard’s drama, “The Midnight Wedding,” will probably attend the Municipal Theatre on Friday next, when Mr William Anderson will enter upon a season with a new drama entitled “The Prince and the Beggarmaid.” The production will be the same in detail as It was at the King’s Theatre, Melbourne, during Its run of nine w T eeks. The piece has been described as a play of plot and passion that holds the attention of the audience to the end. There is much in It to appeal to the eye; excellent scenery. bright uniforms, and rich and costly costumes, those worn by the principals being conspicuous examples of the costum.er’s art. The plot rests on the refusal of the reigning princess of Illyria to marry the reigning Prince of the nelgabouring principality. Sylvania. in a spirit of revenge, combined with a desire to force the Princess of Illyria to withdraw her refusal to marry him he bombards the city in which the royal palace of Illyria is situated. The siege is prolonged and the soldiers and people of Illyria suffer such privations that the Bishop of Illyria deputed by the Executive Council to urge the Princess to consent to marry Hllf.red, and end the sufferings of her people. The Princess Monica refuses, and is next tricked into making a vow to marry Prince Michael, the hunchback brother of Hildred. Another brother. Prince Olaf, loves and Is loved by Princess Monica, and many thrilling events occur before the happy ending arrives. “Not for a long while (says Melbourne “Age”) has a work so full of interest, of colour, of life, and of movement been staged at a Melbourne theatre. It is melodrama of the highest class, with a saving sense of restraint running through it. It is a breezy, spirited. attractive production.” Mr H. R. Roberts and Miss Beatrice Day are included in the cast. The box plan w ill open at the Dresden on Monday. ZNVBBCABOILL COMPETITIONS. For some weeks past a steady flow of competition prospectuses and information of all sorts has been going out to the general public, and there are not many houses in town and suburbs •which have not received some intimation of the forthcoming festival. It will be seen from the posters and long-bills circulated that the scope of the Society’s operations has been considerably widened this year, and great interest in the many sections of the competitions is now being shown by all classes of the community. The arts and crafts exhibition will mark the commencement of this year’s festival, and a very excellent collection of paintings will be shown. The art needlework is also a popular section, and it will probably be found that Invercargill ladies are quite as clever and original as their northern sisters. The conditions of the drawing-room entertainment have th.s year been altered to the best half hour’s entertainment, and already several sets are working on some attractive work. Mr C. N. Baeyertz, who has judged the elocution and vocal work at the Ballarat competitions for the last two years, will act in a similar capacity at Invercargill, w iile Mr Max Scberek will attend to the piano and violin items. Everything points to record entries for this festival, ard the improvement in the work all round will doubtless be noticeable. The entries close on Friday next, July 21st. Entry forms can be obtained from all booksellers. ST. PAUL’S WESLEY GUILD. )he “Literary” evening in connection ■with the above was held in -the vestry of the Church on Wednesday last. Considering the adverse weather conditions, the attendance was good. After the opening hymn and prayer, the transaction of business affairs and the election of a new member, a solo was contributed by Miss B. Ibbotson. The subject for the evening, “An Evening with Dickens,” was in the capable hands of Miss Griffin. During the deliverance of aer paper, she had readings from different books by the author under review to demonstrate the different aspects of humour, pathos, and character, '•he also gave a short biographical outone of Dickens in his early life of toil •md poverty, showing how by his pride tind ambition, hacked up with hard work, oe gradually rose to fame and notoriety. Other natters of interest during his life .vers uleo mentioned. In dealing with his l ooks. Miss Griffin mentioned the taci that the character of Mr McCawber, In David Copperfield. was none other than ht* impersonation of Dlcken’s father. In -NT'elusion, Miss Griffin read the last chapter from “The Tale of Two Cities.” Altogether the paper, readings, and explanation were very interesting, and weie much enjoyed. After a few remarks fre m the chairman (Mr Bennett), the •>v< aing was concluded with the Benediction.

INDEPENDENT OEDEE OP ODDFELLOWS, RIVERTON. The Installation of officer of the Wallace Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held on Tuesday evening, July 3, there being a good number present. After the installation, the local brethren entertained the visitors at a euchre social, the first prize going to Mr T. R. Robertson, and the booby prize to Mr B. Hancock. Songs were rendered by ■* the following:—E. Daniel, T. Shirley, J. Harwood. Whitmore, and Myers. The following installing officers were present; —District Deputy Grand Master. Bro. WhitmorejGrand Marshall, Bio. M'-'ers; Grand Warden. Bro. Goult, Grand Secretary (Acting), P.G. Bro, W. J. Pankhurst; Grand Treasurer., Bro. England; Grand P.G. (Acting), P.G. Bro. J. Forsyth: Grand Chaplain (Acting) P.G. Bro. Hancock.

The following officers were installed in their respective chairs: —N.G., Bro. J. C. Robins: J.P.G.. Bro. J. Cunningham; V.G.. Bro. T. R. Robertson; Warden, Bro. B. Hancock; Conductor, Bro. Harwood: Chaplain. Bro. W. Scobie: R.S.N.G.. Bro. J. Payne; L.S.N.G., Bro. F. Church; R.S.S., Bro. R. Smith; L.S.S., Bro. W. K. jlcXec; R.S.V.G., Bro. H. Johnstone: L.S.V.G.. Bro. T. A. Clooney; Secretary, Bro. G. O. Cassels; Treasurer, Bro. J. Green; 0.G., Bro. Shirley; 1.G., Bro. E. Daniels. ,