ENTERTAINMENTS. ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXIII, Issue 153, 28 June 1902, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS. ETC.

"THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD."Again lust night the Opera House held as many as it conveniently could to' witness Iho third performance by the Amateur Operatic Society oi "The Yeoman of the (juiud." The opera is running with exceeding smoothness— has done mi, in fact, from the very first night— and the performance is altogether one thixt is calculated to give pleasure to its patrons. The chief numbers in the opera, both solo and conceited, were again admirably given, and in most instances recalls woro insisted upon. Misses Murphy, Bime, and White, and Toohill, and iUcisro. K. J. Hill and W. Parsons were conspicuous iv the musical successes, and Messrs. W. D. Lyon and W. I\ Bastin wore prominent fiom an acting point of view. The choruses and orchestral work woro as admirable us usual. The opera will be repeated this evening. DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. Thero was a large attendance- at 'the lheatro Royal last evening, and the programme- did not wane 111 its interest. JHi&s Fanny Shepherd, soprano, ajjain met a very gratifying reception. Her songß were "Ca&t Aside" and "Kspanita." Gallando, to the strains of appropriate music, fashioned, in a brief space, human countenances, "replete in every particular" out of his moulding material. His creations, which included "mother-in-law" wero demolished much more quickly than they were made, and perhaps the audience enjoyed the "wiping out" process still more than the production. Mr. Bousden, as "Mrs. O'Rourke," read a supposed letter from Mr. Keene, Mayor of Melrose on ''Greater Wellington," in which tho Mayor confided to tho dame that Melrose would supply the city with water if the city would supply Molrose with gas, and that as an additional concession Melrose would allow the city to take possession of all unreclaimed land. To-night Mr. Miller Fraser, (Scottish tenor, will make his first appearance, and on Monday night Mr. Cunning, "American magician," and Mr. Dave JTrohmon, coon singer, will re-appear. The meeting advertised by the Socialists for to-morrow evening at the Federal Hull, promises to be interesting. Mr. Tom Munn, who has just returned from a visit to the West Coast of the South Inland, intend^ going very fully into the question of the price of coal, from the- cost at the pit mouth to the cost in Wellington. The Secretary of the Socialist Party has written to the Secretary of the Wellington Coaldeolers 1 Association inviting him to be present at the meeting in order that he may correct Mr. Mann if his figures are wrong. Mr. J. W. M. Harrison, the wellknown exponent of physical culture, is j terminating the first term of the season at his gymnasium with open night and afternoon .displays in connection with the various classes. Opportunity will thus be given to the parents and friends of the pupils to witness tbo work ana system carried on. The public and intending new members will also be able to inspect the elaborate fittings of tho gymnasium, and to see the methods in vogue. Last night at the Mount Cook Barracks members of the New Zealand Permanent Artillery entertained Lieut. Pilkington, Quartor-nuiPter Sergeant Butler, Farrier-Maior Cronie, and Trooper Butters — comrades lately from the front. The largo messroom was tastefully decorated with flags, und tables were set down each side. Tho following toasts were honoured: — "The King," "Army and Navy," "Our Guests," "N.Z. Permanent Force," "The Commandant," "The Ladies," and "The Press." To the musicnl programme the following contributed : — Master-Gunner Richaidion, Bombardiers Overton and Williams, Gunners Jurhs, Jußt, Taylor, Thompsoni Adnmson, Milne, Ready, Stewart, Fieldsond, Bishop, Drivers Conolly and Somerville. MasterGunner Richardson was in the chair, and spared no pains to make the evening pass ■pleasantly. Ho was ably assisted by Gunner Juriss (Secretary), and Corporal Sawlo. . An entertainment, consisting largely of dances, drills, etc., in character, will be given at St. Mark's Sunday-school on Tuosday evening. 'The Misses Newton presented a programme- at the Missions to Seamen last night, for which they were rewarded with ringing cheers. The following were the performers: — The Misses Newton (2), Lawrence, De'.chay, Messrs. Delehay, M'llwhoin, and Kergt.' P. Conroy (H.M.S. Ringarooma). The Missioner (Mr. Moore) spoke feelingly of tho King's illness, and read a telegram sent by the Acting Premier. The men cheered with much warmth when the improvement in ilis i Majesty's health was spoken of On Tuesdny evening the-itev. Newman Hnll will give, a lecture at the Baptist Church, Vivian-street, on "Palestine Life." Ha will wear tho dress. of a Bedouin Arab, and will rolato personal experiences of tho Holy Land. Tho Pollard Opera Company will not open its next season in Wellington until tho 26th of July. The season will exlend until the 23rd of August. M. Jean Gerardy, the fine 'cellist who visited us last year, has booked dates at tho Opera. House for a concert season of three nights in October next — namely, on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of that month. Miss Amy Murphy, now appearing in the leading soprano" part of the opera " Tho Yeomen of the Qi^ard," will be heard at a concert at the Opera House early next month in conjunction with Mr. Mauehan Barnott and Herr Hoppe. The Wellington Central Mission will bold a welcome "social" to Mr. and. Mrs. Turner on Monday evening. The kauri gum curios now on exhibit iv Flockton's old premises, Mannersstreet, opposite the Opera House, are creating a good deal of public interest. All who have seen the exhibition agree that it ia the finest and most complete collection of the kind they have ever seen. , The Rising Star Temple of Good Templars held a social evening last night. Bro. J. H. Greigten, D.C.T., presided. Tho following contributed to the programme: — Sis. Morris, Bros. Petherick anil Sparkcs. The song "When the Empire Culls" was sung hy a dozen young folk. Mrs. Adoleno Izett promises another of her attractive elocutionary recitals for j Tuesday, tho Bth July, in the Sydneystreet Schoolroom. Mrs. leett ha 3 been j teaching elocution in Wellington for over six years, and in that time has brought out many of Wellington's best elocutionists. Some are now ou the boards; in Australia und elsewhere; othors are constantly appearing on concert platforms all o\er tho colony with great hue-cost*. The fact that Mrs. leett purposes giving two recitals within a month evidences both her success and her popularity us a toucher. Those who have attended previous recitals will uot need to bo told that they are among the most attractive and artistic events of the- year.