EMTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17406, 26 July 1913, Page 7

EMTERTAINMENTS

FULLERS’ PICTURES. * | I A visit, to tbe matinee performance at 12 p.m. to-day. or at the evening scrcen- ! ing will give the only opportunities left ' to witness tHo current programme at the ZeaJandia Hall. “Kings of the Forest,’’ "Saved by his Child.’’ “The Female Detective” and "The Warwick Chronicle.” are all subjects of a high standard and certain to interest and amuse. . HAYWARD’S PICTURES. “Tho Leopard Avenger” and “A Daughter of Eve” are two dramas on the Lyceum Hall programme that alone will repay a visit to tho entertainment. The management have taken care to give variety to their patrons, and sandwiched between the two star films mentioned are scenic, comedy and edif’cational subjects of merit. There will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m., and the final screening to-night. “PUSS 1X Y BOOTS." Amongst tho numerous features in “Puss in Bools.” .1. C. Williamson’s gorgeous pantomime production, which is i to be staged at the Municipal Theatre j on Thursday and •Friday nights, and on ! Friday afternoon, are two wllicit would, ! it is said, on their own assure the suci cess of any pantomime. The first is the* ! turn by the Gaudsmidls, Tbe feats of i ihoso remarkably fine acrobats, and their astonishingly clever dog. .a black Spanish poodle, which takes part witli them in the tumbling and throws back-springs in rapid succession, always excites groat cheering. The two acrobats, it is said, leap lightly into most difficult positions —from the hack on to the head, for instance and another fine piece of: work is said to he that, by which one* of them, springing Into.the air, is caught find’balanced on his companion’s outstretched arm. Next, when, one is standing on the other’s head, the dog, perched in turn on the head of the top man. and with a flagpole in Us tooth, raises ilsclf on its hind legs. The final turn is a succession of rapid tumbling and somersaults, in which the dug, as already stated, joins, and with the most remarkable show of animation, as if it enjoys the performance thoroughly. The Gaudsmidts are both under 2a years of age. and are twins, 'nicy have a unique memento of their appearance before the Kaiser and Empress of Germany in Berlin, in the shape of a portrait group, which includes the two Royalties and the Gaudsmidts taken together. The Kaiser also presented each with a diamond scarf pin. The second hig specially act is that presented ! by Messrs Collins and Hart. two of America’s highest salaried “head liners." They perform a burlesque on juggling and strong man acts, which begins by one of them doing tricks with his hat, stick and gloves, and dropping them more than. once. However, when the two begin their strong man act any indifference vanishes. “And no wonder,’’ says I a Sydney critic, “it was really amazing to see one of the partners being thrown j into the air. caught and balanced on the : other’s upraised hands, or being hold out | ag arm’s length. Tho climax was reachi cd when, after some amazing feats. Culj lint; rested the whole weight of his body I on his finger, and swung round upon 1 (lie other’s face. At one moment these i clever artists have the audience asloundj oil at their wonderful feats, ami the next ! convulsed with lailghter as they are both i first-class comedian’-. In the series of i beautiful ballets there is one in which 1 is depicted plays successfully staged in S Australasia during recent years, inciudi ing "Tales of Hoffman." “Our Miss Gibbs,” "La Boheme, Die Quaker i Girl," "Nighlbirds," "Kismet," and “Ben Ilnr." The children's spurts ballet is ! another novel and delightful event, and (lie march of the Fatland courtiers is. ir ; is said, tme of the most gorgeous specI lacles yet presented in a Williamson I r.aul oniitne. The plans- will be opened at t lie Dresden on Tuesday morning next at S o'clock. A fpieue will be formed from 7 a.in. A LABOUR GATHERING. , in tbe Victoria Hall last evening a very successful fanes' dress and ma-lmd bail was carried out under the auspices of the District Labour Council. There were close on a hundred couples taking part In the dancing to music supplied by gonninss's orchestra of (hree instruments. The duties of M.G. were capably carried out by Mr .1. -I. Hughes. Supper was supplied by Hie ladies’ commiti.ee, j of win,in Mrs Aitken. ns secretary, was | untiring in her c,Toils for Hie success of (lie function. Some of (tie costumes were : - -Miss IVp-rs. bridge; Miss Miller, pierotte; Miss 1,. Saudri. Britannia: .Miss K. Saituri. cow girl: Miss Grant, sailor 'girl; -Miss .Mel.e.-m. sailor girl: .Miss j 1 liscoke and Miss t’ampbell. Bed Ming 1 Sisters: Miss t'. Ratchet t. Geisha girl: j .Miss A. i’atchrtl, Indian squaw; Miss Smith, Japanese girl: Miss Lyons. Swiss maid: Miss Nnttn. negross; Miss Lee, pierotte; Mrs D. Send, Gapitai; .Mrs J. Hriec, evening dre;s; Mrs Hanna, nurse, in the gentlemen's cn.-l times tiic follow-

I ing appeared :—Messrs Walker, toreaj dor; Green, Indian chief; Lang, Rifles; King, cow hoy; Fortune, coster boy; Mc- | Guffog, fireman; Scott. Labour and what holds him down; Smith, tennis; Edelstein, Chinaman; Dalton, red arrow; Cartwright, soldier; Malta, officer; Stevvens and Glass, tramps; Steans, Mexican; Ileriot and Malta, the Twins; Smart, nigger: Stewart, Bobby Burns; Fraser, Irishman. The voting resulted in Miss .A. PatclnHt. Indian squaw, winning the ladies’ prize, and Mr 1-1. Green, Indian chief, that for. the gentleman.