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A-CÜSBMEXTS. Theatre
Royal.
This week Adelaide theatre-goers have
their last opportunity or witnessing the
gorgeous pantomime Aladdin ' which i
being staged nights at the Theatre Royal
by Mr J C Williamson's combination of
clever artists Since the first presentation
of the play, it has attracted full
houses, and Saturday night s audience
showed no signs of diminution Young
fork were much in evidence member pantomime
appeals especially to the juvenile
taste From the rise to the fall of the
curtain, the enthusiasm was intense over
the pageant of beautiful am' wondrous
scenery, pretty Duet girls lovely dresses,
and remarkable mechanical effects, intermingled
with sparkling dialogue, catchy
singing, dainty and dexterous dancing, and
rollicking fun
"The Night of the Party."
In The Night of the Party," which Mr
George Willoughby and his English Farm
cal Comedy Company are to produce at the
Theatre Royal for a season of six night a
and one Wednesday matinees commencing;
on Saturday night next Weedon Geo,
Smith the author is said to have written
a particularly comical farce So amusing
have English theatregoers found the pier e
that it has enjoyso a run of 3,000 nights in
the old country The plot of The Night
of the Party" centres around one. Crosbie
a valet, who invites his servant friends to
an evening at his master's flat There
arise several exceedingly humorous situations,
which it is stated, keep the onlookers
maps actual state of merriment
The box plan opens at Marshalls' on Wednesday
morning
Calve.
The box-plans will be opened this morning
at Marshall's for two concerts to
be given by Madame Calve and her concert
party in the Exhibition Building, on
Saturday evening next, and Tuesday.
August 2. His Excellency the Governor
and Lady Bosanquet will be present at the
first concert. Naturally Adelaide music
lovers will be anxious to hear the illustrious
prima donna in the greatest of all her
characters-"Carmen"-and it is announced
that the delightful "Habanera"' from
Bizet's masterpiece, will be included in the
first programme, as well as the great duet
from "Cavalleria Rusticana," in which
Madame Calve and Signor Gasparri created
such a profound sensation in the eastern
capitals. The programme for the opening
concert will contain most of the numbers
which found the greatest favor in Sydney
and Melbourne.
Tivoli Theatre.
A change of programme was effected at
the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday evening,
when there was a crowded house. The man
in the velvet suit, Mr. Billy Williams, who
possesses remarkable powers of provoking
laughter, was encored several times, and
his contributions to the programme were a
source of great amusement. His singing
and patter were delightfully refreshing, and
the audience were forced to admit that
Mr. Williams is one of the most entertain-
ing comic artists Mr. Rickards has introduced
to Adelaide audiences. He will
conclude his season on Thursday evening,
and will change his programme night.
Miss Olive Lenton, with her company, supplied
a clever and artistic turn, entitled
"The musical Pierrots," and for this she
received a well-earned ovation. It was
her last performance at the Tivoli, and this
evening her place will be filled by Miss
Lillie Langtry who will make a welcome
reappearance for a farewell season of nine
nights prior to her return to England. Mr.
Fred Knott, Mr. Godfrey James, Miss
Olga Grey, the two Donnelly's, and Morris
and Wilson each provided amusing numbers.
Mr. Morris Cronin, one of the
greatest jugglers in the world, who arrives
on Saturday by the RMS. Otway from
London under special engagement to Mr.
Harry Rickards, will make his first appearance
in Australia at the Tivoli on
Saturday. His act is said to be one of
the most sensational on the vaudeville
stage and has been in great demand in
England and America. Mr. W. Lands-
down, Irish character vocalist, late of
D'Oyley Carte Opera Company, London,
will open on Friday.
West's Pictures.
The increasing popularity of West's Pictures,
at the Olympia, Hindley-street, was
evidenced on Saturday evening by the fact
that ten minutes before the programme
commenced every seat, with the exception
of those right at the back, was occupied
Those who were fortunate enough to secure
seats were well rewarded for their excursion
over the wet roads. Every class of
film was thrown on the screen, and each
was appreciated as heartily as its predecessor.
The ubiquitous photographer has
been early on the scene of the recent terrible
railway accident at Richmond, Victoria,
and the result of his negatives, as
screened on Saturday evening, gave an
accurate impression of the extent of the
damage sustained in the collision, and the
size of the crowd that gathered round the
spot to render assistance in helping out the
injured. The audience paid an imaginary
visit to the little Dutch fishing town of
Volendam, and were much struck by the
extent to which the breeding of ducks is
undertaken there. There are only 13,000
inhabitants, but between them they Tear
800,000 ducks. Baden Baden, the picturesque
and popular resort in the South
of Germany, was next inspected, and its
fine architecture and many natural beauties
were much admired. Charming water
scenes were reproduced in a series of views
of the Laos States, where the whole
country was in flood. The dramatic films
screened were all of an intensely natural
character. The most striking was a re-
production of the old Grecian tragedy
"Electra," which has recently been dramatised
and localised by Dr. Strauss and
played with great success in London. The
strength of the acting and the natural appearance
of the scenic arraiu.Mn.-ni.s gave
to the piece a realism which held the spectators
enthralled. Other good dramatic
films were a detective story, entitled "A
case of identity," "The way of the world,"
and "The angel of Dawson's claim." Ilia
comedy subjects were all screamingly
funny, but the two best were "The rich
man's wooing" and "A pennyworth of
potatoes." In the former a ranchman saddles
himself with the task of making four
young men propose to his four daughters,
and he succeeds in bringing about a wholesale
elopement by kicking the tour staters
off the premises. The other film depicts
the trials of a man in his attempts to purchase
a pennyworth of potatoes, rind is
laughable in the extreme. The whole pro-
gramme is one of the best that has been
shown by the management.
' Prince's Pictures at the Town Hall.
As the excellence of Prince's Pictures a
the Adelaide Town Hall is becoming better
known to the public the attendance
grows larger, and on Saturday evening
there was a splendid audience. The change
of programme submitted was greatly ap-
preciated, and everybody was highly delighted
with the clearness with which a
choice selection of films were displayed.
"The Lachine Rapids" is a fine scenic picture.
A powerful and tragic story of ancient
Greece is provided in ""Electra,"
which is a classical subject of great merit.
Another dramatic reproduction of more
than passing note is "The gold seekers,"
which contains a plot of engrossing interest.
The play is excellently portrayed,
and is well mounted. Among the remain
der of the pictures which commend them
? selves to the public are "Case of identity,"
j "The broken spell," "A quiet pPV'
"Professor Piccard," "Casilda, the gipsy,"
I Fabian's hollow; tooth," and Johnson
hypnotised." Owing to the pathetic interest
of the Melbourne railway disaster pictures,
that- film is included in this week's
programme, which no one should fail to
see.
Columbia Skating Rink.
This popular rink at Port Adelaide still
continues to be well patronised by roller
skaters, and at the three sessions held
daily large numbers attend. A twelve
hours' skating contest was commenced at
about noon on Saturday, and of eight boys
who competed only one case in. A race
amongst the remaining seven will be run
I off to-night to decide who shall take the
prize, which is a handsome gold medal. A
half-mile race for ladies also took place, the
winner being a little eleven-year-old girl
Jessie Ralston. She outclassed the other
competitors by a lap and a half, which is
a credit to her.
Arcadia Picture Palace.
Tile popularity of the Arcadia Picture
Palace was exemplified by the crowded
house that greeted the screening of an excellent
set of films on Saturday night.
"The flower of the ranch." disclosing the
wild life of the western states of America,
and introducing the villainy of on eastern i
gentleman, was the star film of the evening.
"The Hindoo's treachery" revealed].
the perils of Briton's sons who seek her- .
vice in India. "The Wizard of Oz" and
"The tree of happiness were amusing
trick subjects. A fierce cyclone was a
feature of the former film, and the remains
of dwellings, trees, and human beings were
seen floating heavenwards. The lighter
vein was well catered for in such pictures
as "The motor cyclist."' Hypnotic sugges-
tion," "What happened to Brown. and
others. Supreme recognition." ''Legend
of the Cross." Englishman and girl," and
"Colonial' were all well received.
Best's Pictures.
The cosy interior of Beat's popular Canvas
Theatre was not affected by the mist
prevailing on Saturday evening, when the
management entered upon their 41st consecutive
week. An entire change of programme
was presented, comprising 19
films of a high standard The dramatic
element was admirably catered for in a production
of the famous American Biograph
Company, entitled "The woman from Mel
Ions," which abounds with sensational incidents.
The other pictures embraced
a wide sphere of humor, pathos, dramatic
art. and some of the world's most, beautiful
scenery.
People's Concerts at Semaphore.
Another fine programme of living pictures,
promoted by the People's Concert-'
Company, was shown on Saturday after
noon and evening. The hall was comfortably
filled on both occasions. Among
the many and varied subjects was. one entitled.
"The prodigal son. a beautifully
colored scene. which was much admired.
Others of equal merit were "Stag hunting
in Java," "Golden spiders," Henry
learns to swim," and others. The pictures,
with the aid of a powerful electric
light, are presented in a creditable manner.
Elite Skating Rink.
The popularity of the Elite Skating Rink
was well maintained during the week. On
Saturday night the arena was largely patronised
and the seating accommodation was
taxed to its utmost. The management
have decently introduced novelties in the
form of a toboggan and other appliances,
. Another Orchestra to be Formed.
For some years past the Adelaide Glee
Club has made rapid strides in the musical
world, and the committee has decided to
try another experiment to increase the .
club's popularity. Arrangements are jUfsj
ready in hand to form a large and effecJafeVf"*
orchestra, and Mr. H. H. Davies has consented
to take the directorship. The"
first public appearance of the arches will
be at the next subscribers' concert of the
club, which will take place about the
middle of November, and will take the
form of an "operatic" night.
The Continental Wondergraph.
There was a bumper attendance at the
Port Adelaide Town Hall on Saturday night
when the Continental Wondergraph Company
presented another of their excellent
picture shows. Many of the spectators were
probably attracted in connection with the
guessing competition on the result of the
afternoon's football match between the
Port Adelaide and North Adelaide teams.
The management presented a new nickel
mounted double bedstead to. the person who
prior to the match could make the nearest
guess upon what the actual scores would
be. The most successful tipster was Mr."
S. George, of Dockville South, who prog« ,
estimated the actual result. Messrs. Gfl«' '
bert and Howell, two other Portonians,:
were second and third respectively. They
were a point or two out. Mr. S. Barr, the
general manager, handed over the gift, and'
Mr. George returned thanks. Another
guessing competition was announced for
next week, the prize offered being hand-
some overmantel. The films dismayed on
Saturday evening included fine illustrations
of Copenhagen, which was described as a
modem port. The big floating dock there;
the shipping, and the facilities offered for?
unloading and loading the big steamers,
were views of the highest interest to the
majority of the onlookers. "A Day in, /
Venice" enabled the spectators to get a
good idea of what that famous city is like
'A Spanish Bull Fight" was another interesting
subject displayed.
Y.M.C.A. Concert.
A concert in aid of the Young Men"
Christian Association was held in the Victoria
Hall on Saturday night. There was
a very large attendance, and a most interesting
programme of songs and recitations
was given. "The humorous sketches given
by Mr. D. M. Davidson were received, with
enthusiasm and several encores were demanded.
Sir. Edward Reeves recited" A
rehearsal" and "The last token," and as)
usual his performance was responsible for
great enthusiasm. The other performers
especially worthy of mention were the
Haydn Quartet, who gave "Little Tommy.
went a-fishing" and Song of parting- and
Miss Eva Priest, who played the overture,
"Rhapsody Hongroise." Mr. S. B.
Hunt recited the story of David Harmn'a
Christmas Day" and- Master Brynmor
Jones played a violin solo, "Sonata in A
the pianoforte accompaniment to which
was rendered by Miss Bevan. Masters
Bryn more and Lewis Jones gave a capital
rendering of "LiedesfruhlIng," a song of
spring. Miss Ivy Phillips and Mr, Murray
Barlow, soloists, also contributed items. St.
Paul's, Port Adelaide, Fair.
The three-days' fair in connection with
St. Paul's Parish Hall. Port Adelaide, has
proved successful in reducing the liability;
on the building by nearly £160. The special
feature of Saturday afternoon was UM
splendid effort of the church day-school
children, who occupied the front of the
stage with a start. They took £5. During
the evening a capital concert was Oval
under the direction of Mr. G. T, Griffl-a."
Misses Keegan and G. Denver and Messrs.
Holker, G. Trelevan. and Master J.
Howard were the soloists, while the male
members of the choir rendered a selection.
The evening concluded with a lady's, hat
trimming contest by the men, which
proved amusing. Mr. G. Treleaven was
awarded the prize.
"Conn, the Shaughraun."
To-night at the Unley City Hall the
Mabel Hardinge Dramatic Company will
stage "Conn, the Shanghai," Dion
Boucicault's most famous of all Irish
dramas. Tickets are selling rapidly, and
a big house is anticipated. Musical selections
will be rendered by the Hyde Park
Lyric Orchestra, under Mr. A. D. Corpe.
Golden Gate Hall.
Both exhibitions of Bruce's pictures at
the Golden Gate Hall on Saturday were
well patronised. At the matinee a large
crowd of ladies and children assembled.
and. in addition to a full programme of
animated pictures, everyone present received
a handsome free gift. A number
of the boys who attended early were presented
with watches. A complete change
of programme was submitted, and every
picture met with the approval of the audience.
The films include a fine series of
dramatic subjects, and a picture worthy of
special mention is "Gallagher." This is a
story of an ambitious boy, who occupy
the humble position of office boy in a
large newspaper office. A terrible murder
is committed, and the lad is fired with an ¡
ambition to bring the murderer to justice.
With this end in view he deserts his post,
and after a number of thrilling adventures
causes the arrest of the criminal and he-
cares excellent "copy" for the newspaper.
The programme also includes a number of
scenic and industrial films, and the comedy,
pictures are genuinely funny. "Gallagher"
will be shown at every performance this
week.
. Bruce's Pictures in the Suburbs,
Patrons of Bruce's pictures at the Unley
City Hall on Saturday night were treated,
to one of the finest exhibitions of animated
pictures ever displayed in that suburb. To-
night Mr. Bruce will present an entirely
new programme at the Port Adelaide Town
Hall. These entertainments are extremely
popular at the Port, and latecomers usually;
experience difficulty in obtaining seats. To-
night's programme will include "The History
of a Sardine Sandwich," "Outwitted
by a Child," When Thieves Fall Out,"
"The Stricken Home." "Down the board's
"Yokohama's Jubilee." "Lines of to«
I Hand." Broken China." "The Boy, and
the Kite," and "Oh, so Sick." Patrons of
the best seats will receive useful presents
$