ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 287, 28 August 1908, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

• OPERA HOUSE. Thoro was a largo and appreciative audience at tho'Opera' House.last' ovening, when tho concluding performance of "Humpty Dumpty" was given. This ovening Mr. J. C. Williamson Pantomime Company will revive, for the three farewell nights of the season, tho sensational success of last year, "Mother Goose," and an additional performance will bo given oil Saturday afternoon for tho benefit of children and families living some distance out of town. Tho delightful musical numbers of this pantomime won for it a reputation of which any attraction may well be proud. The recent revival in Auckland distinctly satisfied all patrons that as a mirth-provoking entertainment "Mother Goose" stands well to the front. It is expected that the quaint old lady will receive a warm welcome. THE MALLINSONS. The Mallinson song recitals, the first of which is to take place next Wednesday evening in the Town Hall, are exciting considerable interest in musical circles. Mr. Albert Mallinson has composed over three hundred songs, which havo enjoyed world-wide popularity. _ songs are fresh, original, and woven in delicate fancies of melody. Madame Steinhauer is an artist of rare powers, who, after her long absence from Wellington, should be' accorded a hearty welcome. The other members of the party include Miss Rebe Kussmann, a young violinist, and Miss Evelyn Wyman,_ a gifted pianist. TIIO box plan for the recitals will be; opened at the Dresden Company's, office on Monday morning, at 10 o'clock. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Royal Pictures of the present week fully maintain tho reputation of the Courtenay Place show. Week after week now subjects, scenical, historical, whimsical, and comical, are. presented in wonderful variety. The present portfolio seems even more diversified and interesting than : its predecessors, 'and should attract big audiences throughout tho week. A matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon.

THEATRE ROYAL. The bright _ entertainment provided by Fuller s Vaudeville Company is a cheerful circumstance on these cold winter nights. It is a constant admonition to cheer up, and as such_ is welcome. A change of programme is duo to-morrow evening.' OLYMPIA SKATING RINK. Tho closing night for skating, so far as the Olvmpia Rink is concerned, has been definitely fixed for September 12, so that all lovers of the whirling wheels will have to get all they can out of the few remaining "jshts. The management announces •n i 110I 10 , ra ' an d impersonation carnival will take place on September-9.

"LITTLE BREAD-WINNER" COMPANY. • A drama containing, all tho elements which make for success is said to be the chief attribute of "The Little Bread-Winner," a domestic drama in four'acts, to bo presented on Wednesday night nest at the Opera House. Plays may come, and plays may go, but it is only the few that remain to impress the public mind. The management claim that "The Little Bread-Winner" is such a play. The name part is played' by Miss Queenie. Willjams, and associated with her is little Maggie Dickinson, also a little star of like fame. The .company is a. particularly strong one, including the charming Australian actress, Miss Beatrice Holloway! In support, there are many artistes familiar in their past successes to New Zealandcrs, including Messrs. G. P. Carey, C. R. Stann Y Coughlan, and Mesdames Ida trresham, Alice Deorwyn, Mabel Russell, etc., t> j -J? 1 ! 1 ,2 the run of "Tho Little Bread-Winner," -which". is limited to five performances, Arthur Shirley's strong play, Ihe Stepmother," will be presented. Tho PS^jsSfl s Pnjjs;UWi,ted:t6 .three weeks. The box plan for the "Bread-Winner" season opens to-mdrro.w_jnorning' at the Dresden.

A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. The entertainment given last evening at the icrrace Congregational schoolroom under the auspices of tho Young Women's Club had a most successful "first night," the schoolroom being crowded. The first nart of tho pro-' gramme consisted of a selection of miscellaneous items. Two pianoforte duets were played by Misses Aldous and Boot: Miss Remington contributed a violin, and a pianoforte solo; and songs and recitations were given by-Misses Ogborne, Webley, and Alderson, and Messrs. Dakin and Warbrick. the second_ part an attractive illustrated cantata, New Year's Eve," had .been arranged wider the supervision of Miss Evans, t /,cs • ?. Meadow croft took the part & S Je™S";/ Miss E. •.Hunt,. "Summer" : Miss E. D. "Autumn"; Miss u Wmtcr S Master B. -R. Larik- .'/ er m, mc "j aid-Master P. Coull, uia lear. . The cantata comprised three acts, containing quite a number of attractive soli, duets, and choruses, which'were capably Masses Raymond," Boot, Macklin, Umcton, Remington (2), . Reading, Hunt Kiddickj.Qumton, and Holmes, also;took part in the production. Tho entertainment will ue repeated this evening. "

CONCERT BY ST. MARK'S CHOIR. An enjoyablo concert in -aid of-the choir funds was given by. the choir-of St. Mark's ' iw,, j , evonil . l g> the v schoolroom being well tilled. A capital programme was gone through under the direction, of tho conductor, Mr. L. F. Watkins, Mus. Bac. Tho programme opened with a.glee,,"o Who Will cr, tho Downs," by th'o full choir. Two quartettes, 'Two Roses" and ."The Parting liiss, wero given by members of tho choir, and two doublo quartettes, "The, Mother's Lamentation" and "0 Peaceful Night," wero also rondered by members of tho choir, solos were sung by Miss' Gladys Watkins, m >r S ' H. Andrews and, Fletcher. Mr. N ormau Collie played a piano solo, and Mrs. Montague, Miss Montague, and Mr. Johnstoiio combined iu an effective trio for the piano and two 'colli. Mr. Johnstone also played a 'cello solo. Tho balance of the programme was made up of well-selected glees by the full choir. .

; CIIICUS. The, Y.M.C.A. held the interest of another largo, audienco of boys and adults last evening, when acrobats, clowns, tramps, etc., risked their lives and reputations in various ways.! Messrs. Meald, Hanna, and Shipton mado: a trio whoso clowning kept the boys in a continuous state of. laughter. The boxing match in barrels and "the exact replica of .the Battle of Waterloo", appealed to those of a warlike spirit, while lovers of tumbling, torchlight club-swinging, parallel bar contortions, and pyramids had their fill. Right through the proceedings the audience was kept from tiring by tho "fattest," the "strongest,and the "tallest" men in New Zpaland, assisted by a strong company. The ovening camo to a conclusion with a fancy dross basketball match. Mr. J. H. Greenwood is to bo congratulated upon the novel and enjoyable programme presented, this boing the first performance of the kind held by any association in Australas>,. Tho members and adherents of tho Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church have set themselves diligently to tho task of raising £3000 for a new Sunday school building, which is very urgently required. The .first event ill the campaign is a salo of work, which is to be opened next Wednesday afternoon by Mr. J. G. W. Aitken, M.P.