ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXII, Issue 129, 27 November 1901, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

MISS WALDORF'S COMPANY. The second and final production of Shakespeare's charming comedy "As You Like It," by Miss Waldorf and her company, was witnessed by a large audience at the Opera House last night. THe performance was the -subject of general approbation, and the dressing and the mounting gave no cause for dissatisfaction. The continuous playing of the orchestra during the intervals last night brought grateful thanks to the management from those who remained -in the house throughout the waits. "INGOMAR." This evening Marie Lovell's drama "Ingomar" will be produced, for the first time in Wellington for ten or twelve years. "Ingomar" is a pretty play, having an ancient Greek setting, in which the scenery and dressing find excellent scope. The name part, that of the barbarian chief, is said to be one of Mr. Norval Macgregor's best characterisations. As Partheniai the noble Greek girl, who offers herself as hostage to the barbarians for her father, whom they have captured, and who finally wins the heart of Ingomar, their chief, Miss Waldorf should have an excellent opportunity of displaying those talents which have already made hei a favourite here. The scenery is said to be exceedingly fine, and it is promised the mounting will be in every way adequate. 'Ingomar" will only be produced for two nights.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S ACADEMY. A very successful entertainment was given in the Exchange Hall last evening by the pupils of St. Francis Savior's Academy. The young people did their work creditably, and altogether the evening was moit enjoyable. The first part of tie pvojpamme was devoted to the operetta "The . Most Disagreeable Princess," in which Misses L. Beere, Patterson, Wardrop, L. Gallagher, F. Moran, F. Jones, M. Curtis, and L. Wills took prominent parts. The piece was well staged, and the singing as a rule was Satisfactory. Solos were given by Misses L. Beere, F. Moxan, L. Wills, Wardrop, and L. Gallagher. The farce "Lot 49," filled up the second part of the programme, and the performance was of a high order. Misses Wright, F. Moran, N. Hickey, and F. Levett, in particular, sustaining their parts in capital style. In the concert programme the pupils were ably assisted by Miss Julia Moran, who played a violin solo with excellent taste. An emphatic encore was given to her. Mrs. Nolan played the pianoforte accompaniment. Violin solos were also given by Misses Mabel Steen and L. Gallagher, two of Miss Moran's pupils, both of whom were loudly applauded. Misses G. Skerrett and J. Broadbent introduced a fan dance and hornpipe, and an Irish jig given by Misses Broadbent, M. Patterson, G. Skerrett, V. M'Lntyre, and A. Seabury "brought down the house." Mr. Cimino conducted the orchestra and Miss Redward played the pianoforte accompaniments. Another entertainment will be given to-night. THE BENEFIT PERFORMANCE. Everything points to a huge success being achieved by the committee of professionals who have taken in hand the benefit performance to be given at the Opera House on Saturday afternoon in aid oi the needy sufferers by the Oriental Hotel fire. The programme will include the fourth and fifth acts of "As You Like It" — the brightest parts of that delightful cornedy — by the Janet Waldorf Company, and items by the leading, members of the Ada Delroy Company, Dixs Gaiety Company, and Empire Specialty Company, the performance commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp and concluding at 5.30 p.m. The orchestras from the different theatres will combine under thoir several conductors, forming for the special occasion a huge orchestra of professional musicians. Holders of threeshilling tickets may now book their seats at Holliday's without extra charge. Ticketis may be obtained at Davidson's, Courtenay-place ; Abel's, Manners-street ; and Holliday's, Lambton-quay. Zobedie's clever performance meets with merited approval each evening at the Theatre Royal. His Wellington season will conclude 6n Saturday, as also will that of Mr. Dan La Mont, Mr. Box and littla Miss Fanny Powers, the clever child performer. Pope and Sayles continue to be the chief laughter-provokers, and their popularity does apt seem to be on the wane. At the Choral Hall the clever entertainment of the Delroy Company was repeated last evening. The work of Misses Lita and Leslie, and Messrs. James Bell and Edward Ford, was appreciatively received, and of the biograph, Madame Bell's psychomancy, and Miss Delroy's illusive dancing, it need only be said that the attention of the audience is engaged from start to finish. Mr. W. J. Colville will deliver his last and farewell lecture at the New Century Hall this evening, commencing at 7.30 o'clock. Tie Federal Hall, with tbe Empire Specialty Company, «and particularly the Palmerston Show views reproduced on the bipgraph, continues to be a popular place of amusement. Mr. Aubrey Douglas, "coon" impersonator, appears to-night. Mr. Maughan Barnett gave his thirtieth organ recital at St. John's Church last evening. The programme opened with a Handel march. Next came a Romance by Faulke — a far-away, plaintively sweet melody. A "Lamentation" by Guilmant followed, and was perhaps the jnost striking piece of the evening. It started with a lonely-sounding wail — the sound gradually growing and swelling till it culminated in a fine burst of pentup musical energy, and then dying away again till with a few sobbing echoes of one long-drawn note all sound was gone. Other numbers played were a Scherzo and Toccata by Widor, "Gondoliera" (Gustay Ernst), "Romance" (Wagner), "Caprice" .(Walstenholme), "Melody" (Gounod), and Mendelssohn's Wedding March. A concert in aid of the Rover Oiekefc Club's, -touring fund will be held at fit. Mark's Schoolroom to-morrow evening. The committee of St. David's Literary Society, Petone, decided last evening to give a Scotch concert on the evening of the Burns anniversary. ,St. 1 Thomas's choir will give a concert at the Victoria Hall, Adelaide-road, to-morrow evening. Lloyd's cantata, "Hero and Leander," will be the chief item, and in it Miss E. Drummond and Mr. T. Pringle will be the soloists, and the work mill have orchestral accompaniment. A concert and "social" in connection with the 54th anniversary of the Thorndon Primitive Methodist Church was held last evening. All of the items on the programme were much appreciated, applause being frequent. The following contributed vocal items: — Mesdames Mueller and Grant, and the' Misses Murdoch and Messrs D. Booth, J. Kershaw, and Rouse. Miss C. Pigot was loudly recalled for her two recitations, and Mrs. W. Murdoch's harp solo was also encored. Miss Upham, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Grant played the accompaniments. ' A hearty vote of thanks was given to the various performers. The Wellington Branch* of the New Zealand Veterans' Association will hold a concert at the Druida' Hall, Taranikiatr«et, on Thursday, 7th Deoeaber, ia aid

of the benevolent fund. Many of H.M. Votetnans are in needy circumstances, some in pressing want. A concert was held at the Home for the Aged Needy last night by the Trinity Wesleyan C.E. Society. Vocal and hitrumental items were given by members, and were much appreciated by the old folks. Mr. M'Kenzie returned thanks to the«Endeavourers on behalf of the inmates. A concert was held in the Wadestown Presbyterian Church last evening. Solos Cwere given by Mrs. Pearce, Misses Steel, Burnett, Rash, Dunlop, and Firth, Messrs Hnghes, Clark Johnston, and Ross, quartettes by Messrs. Clark Johnston, Ross, Hughes, and Thomson, and recitations by Mr. Orchard. Mrs. Joplin and Miss Grant played accompaniments and gave pianoforte solos. There was "a very large attendance of members and their lady friends at the Star Club boathouse last evening, when, an excellent series of lime-light views iwas very clearly shown, the lantern being lighted by an electric arc light, manipulated by Messrs. Donald Robertson and S. B. Toomath, and at intervals songß were contributed by Messrs. A. W. Newton, C. Webb-Bowen, and F. Warren ; recitations were given by Messrs John Swift and J. D. Scott, and a violin solo by Mr. A. Warburton. Altogether the entertainment was a most enjoyable one, and it is probable that a second one will be held about a fortnight hence, at which vjews of the North Island of New Zealand -and Hot Lakes district will be shown.