AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 274, 12 November 1908, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

HAYDX BECK. There was a fair audience at the Theatre Royal last evening to hear the New Zealand child violinist Haydn Beck. This youthful master of the king of instruments lias been described as a genius, and those who heard him last night will not be disposed to question the accuracy of the description. T'le performance was a revelation to all. !t was hard for those present to conceive that one so voting could attain to such a high state'otlffieicncy and skill. The exquisite tone fie gets from his instr,!ment is truly remarkable, as is his interpretation of most difficult pieces, lie plays his pieces without the aid cf music, showing that his memory '.s phenomenal. Every number given last night was received with enthusiasm, and encores were repeatedly called for and complied with. Pianoforte so'hs were contributed during the evening by Mr. Stewart Austin, and songs by Miss Kenton, Mr. Guy, Mr. Sumner, and Mr. Woodard. These items were all well rendered and appreciated.

THE ROYAL PICTURES. The splendid exhibitions given by the Royal Pictures Company in New Plymouth have gained a splendid reputation locally. The company will appear at the Theatre Royal on Saturday next. A matinee performance will be given during tie afternoon ; commencing at 1.30, and in the evening another show will be given. Amongst the many films to be shown are—Fishing in Sweden, In Scenic Sicily. Swedish Military Drill, Paper-tearing. Doll-making, Unique Disguises, A Hydropathic Revenge, There is a Smell of Smoke, My Neighbors' Dance, Cabby Sweetheart, etc. Everything will be* new and pleasing, and the exhibitions well worth patronising. The box plan is now open at the Dresden.