AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 14931, 18 July 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. 'The Wreck of the Staivof Canada' was screened at the above theatre to-day, having come to hand earlier than expected. The picture opens with a fine view of the vessel from the Kaiti beach, and then a tour is made round the steamer, giving the audience an idea of her great dimensions. The salvaging operations on board are graphically depicted, the work of unloading the holds being in full swing when the picture was taken. An interesting portion shows the diver at work, and he may be seen being lowered into the sea to try and locate the damage. The pumping operations form a fine section of the film, huge volumes of water being poured over the sides from the centrifugal and pulsometer pump that are located in the holds. In fact, everything of interest is screened, even to tho taking of the carcasses of mutton from the lighters into the Gisbome Sheep-farmers' Frozen Meat Company's works. The Hipi, which gallantly went out to the stranded vessel a few hours after she struck, also finds a prominent place in the film. Altogether it is an excellent piece of photography, and the difficulties encountered in obtaining the picture can be fully appreciated by those who witnessed its production, 'the Porcelain Industry in Fiance' is a most interesting picture, dealing with the modern counterpart of a most ancient and romantic art. 'The Sphinx, or Mis Carter's Necklace,' in which Maurice Costello appears, is a front-rank drama by the. Vitagraph Company. 'A Cowboy's Adventures' found much favor with the onlookers. The inevitable comic element is abundantly supplied. 'The Triano:;s' is a most beautiful example of Pathe colored photography. Other pictures whi.h found favor with the large audiences who patronised the theatre during to-day were * \ Brute's Revenge,' ' A Kidnapping Case,' 'Celebrating His Saint's Day,' 'Australian Gazette,' and ' Mount Etna.' THE KING'S THEATRE. One of the most remarkable acrobatic acts presented in Dunedin is that of Hanley, Marguerite, and Hanley, the German gymnasts row appearing at the King's Theatre, and attracting big business. Amongst other prime attractions ai'o Mr C, MaudCcurtenev. Roy Rene. Frank Yorke, and Marshall Palmer. Ths same programme is announced for to-night. HAYWARDS' PICTURES. Owing to Burns Hall being required for other purposes, no pictures were exhibited last night. To-niaht, however, tho current programme will bo resumed. In this series are some cinematographic gems, including 'The Carbonari,' a long dramatic film subject, in which the acting is convincing and the photography superb, and 'The Forest of Fontaineblcau,' which is extremely rich in coloring. the"skating rink. The increasing popularity of the Brydone Hall rink is easily accounted for when the conditions prevailing there aro considered. Smoking and resting rooms are provided, skates and floor are in excellent condition, and specially-selected music is rendered by Beaumont's orchestra. The rink opens tonight at 7.45, and closes at 10. To-morrow evenine; there will be a " ladies' invitation night," when ladies will be admitted free by tickets obtainable at the rink. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. 'Mr Plaster, of Paris,' was performed for the second time bv the Wyke-ham-Nabie Companv at His Majesty's Theatro last evening." Thero was a good attendance, and the audience were kept highly amused throughout the three acts. Mr Wykehain, Mr Noble, Miss Preston, and Miss Maud Chetwvnd deserve to be specially singled out for mention. They were all well ca*t 'Mr Plaster, of Paris,' will be produced again this evening. FULLERS' PICTURES. There was another largo attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening. There will be a complete change of programme this evening, when 'The Black Wall' (a drama inspired by a coal mine explosion), 'A New Beginning' (a society drama'!, 'The Native Umbrella Industry in Burmah,' ' A Trip on Lake Constance,' and several comics will be shown for the first time. ALEXAND ER WATSON'S FAREWELL. The last opportunity that will be afforded the people of Dunedin of hearing Mr Alexander Watson is to-morrow night, when, in the Garrison Hall, he will give a special entertainment arranged for the occasion. Instead of delivering a whole play, as he customarily does, Mr Watson will recite some leading scenes from three Gravediggers' scene (' Hamlet'), the Banished Duke scene ('As You Like It'), with "All the world's a stage," and the amusing scenes from ' Much Ado 4bout Nothing' between the ineffable Dogberry and Verges. The second portion of "the entertainment will comprise 'The Ballad of the Clampherdown,' 'Boots,' and 'Fuzzy Wuzzy,' all by Kipling; and 'Punch, Brothers, Punch, by Mark Twain. KERSAND'S MINSTRELS. With the engagement of the Kersand's Greater American Minstrels comes the announcement that, preceding the evening entertainment, the band of the company will next week give a free concert nightly in front of the Garrison Hall. As this band contain, we are told, some of the best musicians of the colored race, it will no doubt prove a treat to the lovers of music in this City.