THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH.

Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 114, 10 November 1900, Page 5

THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH.

Professor Anderson, accompanied by rMiss Blanche Anderson, have relumed to^ "Wellington after an absence of nine year:?!; and will appear for on© night only, next 'Wednesday, at the Opera House. They promise to introduce many marvels of necromamcy and mystery, gathered lo•.gether in all parts of; the globe — from | India, Ohina, and Japan. Presents will also be distributed by the Committee •among the audience. There was a large audience at the Exchange Hall last; night, when, thp programme met with hearty approval. Encores followed each item, and the leading performers were recalled several times. Tbe fun of Messrs." Tom Leonard, Brown, and Collins provoked continuous laughter, Miss Eileen Boyd had an enthusiastic reception, and the clever intricate mechanism of Prof. Davy's marionettes delighted t\e audience. Another change of programme is announced for this evening, w.hen Eileen Boyd will make her farewell appearance. Miss Alice Layton, who according to ' report has been delighting Aucklanders with her singing, is to appear to-night. At the Choral Hall last night the attendance wa.s so la,rge that a considerable number of pafrons had to content themselves with standing room in, jany available corner. A capital programme was provided by the Fuller Bijou Company/and there was abundant evidence that the audience appreciated it. Messrs. Fred Bluets Horace Bent, and Wai. Cottier were to the fore as usual with comic songs and gags, and had to repeat most of their "turns." Sivroni's acrobatic agility was well received, and his knockabout and patter "turn" had to respond to repeated recalls. Miss Eva » Wilson, who is to make her final appearance to-night made a great hit with her seriocpmic songs, and the contributions of Miss' Amy Blackie, Percy James, and the rest of the company were warmly applauded. The Flying Jordans again performed clever feats, and they also will appear for the last time to-night, when an entirely new programme is promised. Mr. Dave Caston and Miss Lena Harvey, and Fisko, the youthful juggler, will be features in Monday's programme. The entertainment given at th^ Federal Theatre last night by Mr. Hooper's Variety Company was well patronised. The programme was a very attractive one. Kudarz, the illusionist, maintained the close attention of the audience with an exhibition of his skill. Tue Rosellea were as clever as eve.r with their perforniances on the trapeze, and a number of acrpbatic fea^s were also well done. The vocal items, parftoulajly those of little Maisie Edwards, werq well rec,ejved. The company will appear again to-night. The Self-Help Sopiety held its annual social gathering at the Forester' Hall last nigl% Proceedings began with a mothers' tea, afy which 120 sat down. Singing and, dancing, interspersed w jt,h vocal and instrumental ij^ms 'were subsequently indulged in for several hours. The Premier sent a message from Christchurch, wisteng the society every success, and the Hon. W. Hall- Jones was present for a short time. A short concert season is to be given mi Wellington on the 15th, 16th, and 19th insfc. by the Sharp-R&falewski Concert Company, which has been giving successful concerts in the north. The company consists of Miss Lili Sharp, a so- ■ prano whose name is not unfamiliar as a singer, M. Rafalewski, a violinist arid pianist of some note, and Mr. W. H. Williamson, tenor. The programmes will be of the popular order, and for this reason, and in view of the gilts possessed by the performers, the concerts should bp well patronised. Mr. Clifford Walker, who has been appearing privately as an entertainer in ■Christchurch this week, gave* a recital at the Savage CJub there last. night. Lord • Ranfurly was the club's -guest of the evening. A social gathering under the auspices of the Druids' Hall Committee was held in the new hall, T&ranaki-street, last evening. About §0 couples indulged in dancing to the music of King's String Band, and Mr. Lepper was master of ceremonies. The Wellington Orchestral Society will give the first concert of its eleventh season on Tuesday evening nest, in the Opera House. The instrumental items of the programme wi]l include Mendelssohn's 'Italian Symphony," the minor pieces by Rubenst^in and Faderewski, and Listz's " Fantaisie Hongroise" for pjano and orchestra, Mr. Maugban ,Barnett taking the solo part. Miss Janetta Frazier, recently arrived from England, will make her first appearance at this concert, and will sing gongs by Gluck, Tosti, and Arditi. The fina} rehearsal will be, held in the Opera House on Monday evening, when a full attendance is particularly requested. Dibdin's operetta "The Waterman" is to he played by th 6 Kahukura Dramatic CBub at the Worser Bay kiosk on Saturday next. It will be preceded by a comceirb and followed by a dance. A dramatic and musical entertainment in aid of a prize fund will be given at St. Petex-'s Schoolroom on Thursday and Friday next by the pupils of St. Francis Xavier's Academy. Particulars appear elsewhere.