AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13524, 4 November 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

THE LYCEUM PICTURES. SOME BEAUTIFUL NEW ZEALAND SCENERY. Last evening, in addition to enjoying tho usually attractive variety of pictures, patrons of the Lyceum spent a day in New Plymouth and went for a delightful trip on the Mokau River. For this treat they were indebted to the artistic, ability of Mr C. F. Newham, who during his recent tour of the Taranaki district secured JsVween IOJ.Jt and 1200 ft of splendid pie- , ferial film. Tho scries covered a wide rupee., including glimpses of New Plymouth itself, some delightful peeps into its beautiful Recreation Ground, some wonderfully -realistic seascapes, and a panoramic representation of the fairy-like beauties of the Mokau River. It is not too much to say that the scenic glories of the Mokau are unknown to the great mass of New Zealanders, and that the display of this lino him throughout the Dominion will come as a revelation to the great majority. For clearness, richness of detail, and excellence of finish, Mr Newham’s worn, as shown last evening, is equal to the best we have had from the Continental, British, am* American filmmakers. These admirable pictures are to be screened again this evening for the last time. The open-air concert to be given by the Garrison Band in tbe Rotunda to-morrow afternoon promises to attract a very large audience. Tlie programme is au excellent one, and under Conductor Wade’s able direction the band will no doubt give a performance worthy of their reputation. What should prove a very interesting open-air concert will bo given by the City Hand to-morrow (Sunday )evening, on the River Bank, near Calver’s corner, commencing at 8.20 o’clock. The programme will he entirely sacred, and will include some very choice items. Those wishing to spend a pleasant musical hour will not be disappointed. “THE GAY GORDONS.” The strong Scottish element about “The Gay Gordons ’ —Clarke and Maynell’s latest comic opera, which is to have its first and only presentation at tbe bands of a new English company at the Opera House on Wednesday evening next—gives the new piece a pleasing air of novelty; for it is not often that the Highlands of Scotland provide tlie setting for comic opera. The scenery is said to be very beautiful; the movements throughout are brisk; there is a well-defined love story miming through the play, and the music is described as bright and catchy. An interesting feature is the fact that all the principals of the company are making their first appearance in New Zealand, and many of them have taken part in the original production in London. The management states that the production will be precisely the same as presented in Sydney and Melbourne, and a complete operatic orchestra, conducted by Mr E. Wynne-Jones, will add their quota to the general effect. The box plan was opeeud at H. I. Jones and Sons’ this morning at 8 o’clock. RICKARDS; VAUDEVILLE COY. It. is annqmiced,.tg r day that,on Saturday next, November 11th, the Rickards Vaudeville Company will commence a two-nights’ season at the Opera House. It is stated that special care has been exercised in selecting tlie artists comprising the combination, and judging by' tbe reception of the company at Auckland, an entertainment full of novelty and variety will be provided. The act of Biuns and Binus is a combination of mirth and nuisic, and is said to be irresisitible. Their clever blending of cimic by-play with the production of genuine musical harmony has gained for them an enviable reputation as brilliant entertainers. Mdlle. Alcide Capitaino, in her exhibition of gymnastics, in gracefulness and skill is unsurpassed. Quite a now comedy and dancing act will be submitted by Messrs Clarke and Mostol. Mr Alf. Holt, an American mimic, provides a turn which has the stamp of originality in every way. Mr Pastor and Hiss Merle present au acrobatic act, and Mr Carlton Max is said to be the best ventriloquist seen in the Southern Hemisphere. Mr Sydney Bach is a young Welsh society entertainer. His turn is refined and humorous. In Mr Godfrey James the management introduce a famous Welsh collier with a phenomenal voice. Amongthe other artists are Mr Tom Dawson (comedian). Miss Fanny Powers, and the Marlowe Sisters. Altogether the company is said to be absolutely the best ever seen in flic Dominion. The box plan opens on Wednesday at H. I. Jones and Sons’, .vhere seats for the brief season can bo booked. TECHNICAL COLLEGE ASSEMBLY HALL. On Thursday evening next a popular concert is arranged in aid of scholarships tor the applied art classes. A splendid programme has been arranged, including vocal and instrumental items. Master Haydn Beck, of whoso ability Wanganui is exceedingly proud, will play two solos, m addition to being joined with Master Harold Beck and Mr Stewart Austin in a trio. Master Bernard Kitchen will also play two pianoforte solos. The vocalists are Misses Ha when and Towsey, Father Maloney, and Messrs Joll and James. Mr J. G. Swan has also kindly promised to assist. Seats may be reserved on application at the office in the new buildings.