AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 119, 11 May 1908, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

KUBELIK. i'u Saturday, 24th April, Kubelik. tllr world-famous violinist, left Vancouver 011 board the Ii.M.S. Mamma for Australasia. Prior to his departure an influential deputation of the loading citizens waited upon him to oiler their congratulations on the brilliant successes of his American and Canadian tours, also good wishes for a successful season on his forthcoming Australasian tour. In reponse to a lengthy speech Kubelik' thanked the deputation for their kindness in meeting him. -and spoke in high terms of the appreciation of music of the American and Canadian people, and further added that it had always been his ambition to tour the British colonies. He had made three efforts to visit Australasia, but, owing to his numerous engagements, had been unable to definitely arrange for a visit, but was pleased to say that at la*t his ambition was about to be realised. His knowledge of the Australian people was not so limited as some would imagine, as several of his most valued friends arc Australians. In conclusion, he was pleased to say that he had received a cable from Mr. Frank Buckingham that negotiations had been completed with two brilliant artists (natives of Beudigo) to assist him on the tour. Kubelik is accompanied by the Countess, his wife. They hope to arrive at Syd ncy on May 18, and the following evening will open hi* season at the Towu Hall. We venture to predict that the greatest of violinists will be more than pleased with the success- of his tour here, and that he will carry away with him nothing but pleasant memories of Australians aud Xew Zealanders.

MACJIAIION'S EXQUISITE PICTURES THEATRE ROYAL TO-NIGHT. The N»w Zealand Herald, referring to t'llis delightful living picture entertainment. which will be given to-niglit at the Theatre Royal for the first time, said:—ln these days of progress in (cinematographic art. it is becoming more and more difficult for the inventors of living picture stories to hit upon I suinelliiiiß new. So waiiv subjects have I lleen used up tllilt it would tilX ilie inI genuitv of alt expert to get far oil' the I beaten track. However, that the end of resource has not yet conic is proved liy. the fllms wllich are (included in MacMahon Brothers' entertainment, presented for the first time 011 Tuesday I night at His Majesty's Theatre. Auckland. The major portion of Ilie programme was original. Additional intercut attached to tlie presentation of tlie pictures owing to the. complete absence I ><f Ilickcr. The liiograph used was one I of tile latest fvpe, worked by motor. | and the steady efrcct, and excellent i light enabled tlie pictorial screen to be watched without the slightest visional inconvenience. The opening series of pictures comprised tlie comical subject. "Xcver complain to your Laundress." •Tierortts' Jealousy and Drunkenness" was a French study, "The Bewitched Son-in-Law" was a "magic" picture, in modern guise. In "Tlie Cabin Boy" there was an affecting little story, graI phieallv told. Two of the funniest pictures yet seen here were "A Quiet HoI tel." and "Her First Ride." It would

lie impossible for the most decorous sphinx to witness lliost- ridiculous film* without laughing. "A Ten-mile Steeplechase'' proved one of the host of it - class.

Some beautiful colored subjects were also 9hown for the first time, including such gems of the wonderful kincmatograph world as ''The Harlequin's Love Story," "The Wonderful Mirrors." the delightful fantasy "Easter Eggs." and the charming pictured story "Lost in the Alps." The popular young eon- | tralto. Miss Lorraine Tausley, will apj pear in a repertoire, of the latest mimical successes. The organisation are due I to arrive this morning from Auckland. [ where the recent season of four weeks proved eucili a conspicuous success. The box plan Is open at the Dresden.