ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 16, 13 July 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE BIOGRAPH PICTURES. Brilliantly illuminated, atisolutely flickerless, and perfectly steady, the pictures provided bv Mr. Saunders last night at the Wlmelev Hall were of undoubted excellence. The programme was of the usual varied natuTe, but almost any one of them might well be "starred." "The Poetry of the Lake." "Marvellous Melbourne" and "The Gorges of the Rimmel," were three scenic gems that gave the greatest pleasure to a thoroughly satisfied audience, whilst the story unfolded by the scries of splendid pictures in the dramatic film, "Francesea di Rimmini," a tragedy of old Italy, was illustrated to perfection. "The Outlaw and the Child" was another fine dramatic film that appealed alike to young and old. "Snakes and their Habita" served to give the audience a better idea of the subject than any number of books and printed plates could do. The comics were all good. This programme is to be repeated to-night, nnd is one well worth a visit.

ROYAL PICTURES & ORCHESTRA. Some pictorial gems were ju-esented at the Theatre Royal last night, and some delightful music was provided by the orchestra, which has been strengthened by the addition of a trombone. Included in last night's pictures were some fine colored films, that of M. Clemeneeau'a "The Veil of Happiness" being a most artistic one. Pathe's Australian Gazette was a very interesting item, and included Coronation Celebrations in Melbourne, the Yarra in Food, Hurricane at Brighton, etc. It will be shown again on Saturday evening, Scenic, dramatic, and comic items made up an excellent "programme. On Saturday afternoon and evening a change will be provided. A very fine fihii, "A Tale of Two Cities," will be included in the programme. This film is ,?'XX) feet lonj,, and takes about an hour to show.

OSSIPOFF. E" i>ne Ossipofl", the brilliant Russian barm <\i>, evidently likes Xew Plymouth as i mh as New Plymouth likes him. His unique methods, but above all the tremendous vitality of his vocalism, put him on a plane all his own. The annonnced programme for to-night's concert at the Theatre Royal is probably no indication of the task Ossipoff sets himself, for he delights to please, and M wonderfully self-sacrificing and tireless.- Set down for his singing are: "The Toreador Song," his interpretation being, as we know, absolutely new and almost startling; Sultanu Cavatina, Spanish serenade; the arioso from "Love's Victory"; and "Blow, thou winter winds" (Sargen). He is also bound to sing some of those delightful Russian folk songs—both sad and jaunty. Miss Rence Lees is happily still of the little group, for her art is very lfcal and appealing, and as an accompanist she is remarkably fine. She will sing, too. with Ossipoff, "II Pescatori" (Mauzzochi). These artists will have the assistance of two unusually bright pianists in Misses Warren and Leatham, who will play the duet "Spanish Dance" (Miskowsici). Miss Warren will also give one of Liszt's Rhapsodies and some other numbers. The enthusiasm created previously by Ossipoff and his concert associates ensures a good attendance for to-night and to-morrow night.