AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 284, 30 November 1910, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

AUCKLAND'S "WONDEELAND." The customary crowds again visited this pleasure resort test evening, and the various side shows were filled with laughterlovers during the greater part of the time. The ekatlng rink has been redressed on ■the surface In older u> ensure Uie perfect floor that skaters so mneh enjoyed last Saturday, and it will be again open to the public next Saturday evening and every evening after. Another matinee is announced for Saturday. WEST'S PICTUHES. The laet of the current programme drew a crowded house at the Eoyal Albert Hall last evening. The management having decided to change the programme on Wednesdays instead of Saturdays as heretofore, and a complete change will be given to-nignt. The series of subjects will Include "A Great Train Hold-up," "The Production of Fethe's American House," 'Beauty Spote In Devon," "Scenes on Bivenj and Cantons of Switzerland," "Broncho Bill's Redemption, and Hako's Sacrifice" (a Japanese study). The cornice are "Foolehead and His Football," "The Evolution of a Tile," "Blliy a Fine Legs." KINO'S THEATBE. Another fall audience attended at King's Theatre last night to enjoy the current programme being shown by Mx. John Fuller, end the v*rious items of the interesting collection were heartily appreciated. The musical contributions by Burkes Orchestra ere a feature of the entertainment provided. JBFTBIES-JOHNSON FIGHT. The clear and Interesting collection of pictures showing the sixteen rounds of the Jeffries-Johnson fight, together with views of the vast crowds going to and at the scene of the memorable encounter, were watched with keen relish by another large attendance at Ills Majesty's last night. Other films screened were an entertainment adjunct to the main pictures. THE TIVOLI. Holllns' entertainers were well patronised at tie Tlvoli test night, and the programme submitted met with hearty approval. WTNDSOB. PICTURES. The programme presented at the Windsor last night again drew a full house, and received the endorsement of those present. STUDENTS' BECITAL. A highly encceseful and enjoyable vocal and pianoforte recital was giveu in Bt. Andrew'e Hall last night by the students of iMr. H. Barry Conej, A.R-ft.iL, L.ILA.M., before a large and enthusiastic audience. '£he recital opened wk« the beautiful "Concerto in A Minor" uf Schumann, an BTtietic interpretation of the nrsi movement being given by Jdias Edna JSiueeton, who shows promise of becoming a pianist of a high, order, for she has a good technique and is obviously talented. Mr, Giesen, who .has a baritone voice of pleasing quality, w«s heard iv two conge by Lohr, and Miss Bhortridgc sang "Toeti'e" "SercnaU" wiui mucA cnorm. Miss May ituoUes gave an intelligent rendering ot Chopiu'n "ticherz in C Sharp Minor"; she produced an excellent tone, and has a reliable technique. Mr. iiobert Bell wae heard in "MUanwy (Forater); he has a big voice, which is especially good iv the middle register, and he wa-j recalled, as also was Miss L. Knight for her rendering of ••liiabeth's Prayer' from ••Tannhauser." Schumann's "Andante and Variations" were well played by Miss liuel Craig, Mr. 11. B. Coney being at the second piano. Mies Ida Perry was heard in "Spirit Song" lilaydn), Mr. Evan McCormick in "topirito Uenlii" Donizetti), Miss iiosa Waite iv "Lovers in the Lane" (Lel»mann), and the prelude from "The Cycle o£ lAle" (Landon itoimld), and Mr. Littler in Sergeant's "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind." Mies Bertlia Parker secured a recall for an excellent performance of. Oounul'a -Serenade." Miss Liuie had a great reception for her rendering of "Begnai" (Scniraj; ebe ha» a well-trained sopruuo voice of mucn beauty. Mr. Grhnsna-w was heard in "Loogings" (.Itubenetein), and Mr. liidiing in "Wind on the Hearm" (U>hr). Miss Mudge was eui.Uusiaeticully recalled fur her interpretatioa ol "A Dream of Uonn; , (LArditi), which was in every way excellent. The recital concluded wlch the "Bohemienne" of Valle lie Paz for two pkanoe, wnfch. was intelligently played by t&e Misses Muriel Frost and Edna Smeetun. Sbe accompaniments throughout were artistically played by Mr. U. Barry Coney, who has every reason to be gratified at the result of hie urn students' concert. "MR. PBBBDY AND THE OOTJNTES&" Gemrfne interest having been aroused in the production at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday night next, and five following nights of "Mr. Preedy and the Countese" by Mr. George Willoughby and his l&igllsh Farcical Comedy Cu., under the direction of Messrs. Clarke and Aiejueii, liej-vy bookiug is anticipated on the opening of the box plan at Wildman and Arey's to-morrow morning. " Mr. Preedy and the Countess' makes laughter (says an Australian exchange), but it is fall of real life and excellent epigram." Here is on outline of Uu; entertaining story of the piece:—The Cowutess (Miss Beatrice Day), escaping from a diseolute husband (Mr. Uaxold Parkes), has been foolish enough to run away with to unlikely a suiter as tne aggressive John llouusaU (Mr. George Willoughby). She Is brought by him to the flat of hia timid and bullied junior partner, Preedy (Mr. l>avid Jamee), and as Bounsall Iβ suddenly called away oy the illness of a relative from whom he has expectations, he leaves Lady ltustimere in his partner's bands. Preedy la thus compelled to no out on a wet night to tind room for himself in au hotel, and submit to all the malevolent interpretations of his assertive man-servant and conk, In the discharge of his doty toward* the imperious BounsalL The complications crowd thickly upon him next morning, iv the eecond act, the most laughable of the three. The father of the girl he is engaged to marry (Miss Stella Payter) happens to call early, and is perplexed at tne noise In Preedy's room, the explanation of his nervous host that it is caused by the canary I merely serving, of coatee, to increase his bewilderment. The lady's maid (Miss Amy Willard), who has been hurriedly engaged to attend the Countess, promptly demands a: substantial increase of wages when she learns that the lady Iβ neither Preedy's wife nor a relative of bis; the domineering man-eervant (Mr. Harry HtUley) gives a month's notice, and the cook leaves at once. The miuriaXed dentist (Mr. Arthur Cornell), whom Miss Sldgrave has thrown over for the sake of Preedy, comes to demand an explanation, and screams with deiigiit when he discovers the state of affairs at the Oat Finally Lady lUmtunerc-s relative* {Messrs. Hash C Buckler and Harry Overton) appear on the scene, and Preedy rapidly changing from the evening dress of the night before in tne pantry, etalke forth to meet his aristocratic visitors in garments that make him look a caricature. Preedy is ballled and brow-beaten at every tnrn, bat in the laet act, which is skilfully constructed, the tide turns in nls favour, and the little man, regarded aj flret as "a bounder," appears in the light of a hero. SAILORS' INSTITUTE. An enjoyable programme was submitted at the Sailors' Institute last night, when Miss Gear and Mr. Boggs, representing Sir. Howie, gave some excellent gramophone selections. Vocal items were contributed by Miss Stuart. A vote of thanks was accorded Miss Earp for voluntary services given ever since the institute opened. CLEMENT Ik WHAOGiE. (Mr. Clement L. Wraege will appear at Pukekohe on Thursday night, and Onehirnga on Friday. The Auckland series of lectures will be inaugurated at St. Jomes' Hall, WeßingtoD-etreet on Monday next. Since Ws test ■toar at the Dominion Mr. has delivered three new lectures, and these ■will be heard here tor the first time on Monday. The subject will be "lAn tmmorf!l Oosmoe." on Tuesday "The Grandeur of Nature," and on Wednesday "The Fligirt ot a Saul." Each leotnre will be illustrated by a series of lantern elides, taken from photographs secured at great expense by Mr. Wrasge from the leading oheervatoxlee ot lie world. In addition, Mr. Wragge has secured several new specimens of radium. wWch will be on view each evening. Seats may lie reserved ait Wildman and Arey's.