AMUSEMENTS.

West Coast Times, 22 June 1912, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POULARD'S PICTURES. The programme to be screened by Mr. Pollard at the Princess Theatre on Monday night will be one of the strongest and most varied that ho has jvt shown hero. The star picture "The Christian,” is a star in itself. It is produced by special arrangement with “ Hayward’s Limited,” and is shown in addition to the usual bi-week-ly programme. Mostly every one has read Hall Caine’s groat work. To those it will be doubly interesting as the story is so connected that it is easily followed whilst to the few who are not familiar with it, it will como as a welcome surprise. It serves to introduce to a local audience the celebrated Australian actress, bliss Eugenio Duggan; who will be seen as “Glory Quayle.”

NEVVBURY-SPADA CONCERT COY

After phenomenal seasons in Auckland and Wellington,-where tho Town Halls were not large enough to hold tho people, this clover coterie of artists are touring the Coast. Tho date fixed for here is Wednesday next, Juno 26th, and the season is limited to one night. Mr. Philip, Newbury takes rank amongst tho leading tenors of tho world. He has sang before His Majesty the King, and on ail the leading concert platforms. Madame Emily Spada, the soprana of tho company. comes from Covcnt Garden, the homo of grand opera, which in itself is sufficient proof of her abilities.

MASCOT BiOGRAPH PICTURES,

LAST NIGHT’S BENEFIT. Crammed, jammed and packed to the doors was the state of affairs at the AVestland Opera House for the benefit tendered to Mr. P. Allardyco b,/ the Mascot Biograph Picture Coy. Tue programme was received throughout with applause. Mr. Kelly was loudly applauded for his excellent descriptive song, “Egypt.” Mr. Allardyce should receive deserving help from the benefit. During the evening Mr. F. Whiley thanked all those who had helped in making the affair such a huge success and stated that the credit was not duo to him hut to those who has so materially assisted by packing the housa to the very doors. 'Later in the evening Mr. D. Groaney thanked the management for their help in such a deserving case, and also for the other benefits they had given. Is; concluding he stated that a movement was afoot to give Mr. Whiley a return complimentary benefit at a near date. The Band turned out in full force ami deserves its full share of appreciation for such beneficial help U u such an occasion.