ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC. THE WILLOUGHBY - GEACH SEASON.

Evening Post, Volume LXVII, Issue LXVII, 30 January 1904, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC. THE WILLOUGHBY - GEACH SEASON.

The ludicrous Aituatinn.s in the farce, "A Stranger in a Strange Land," played al tho (Jpera ilou.su by the- Willoughby(icich Company, afforded tho nearliest of enjoyment to another large audience ln«t i' veu ing. 'Ihu comedy will be repcuied lonißlit, and on Monday it will be suiua--wilcU by "The Wiong Mr. Wright." "WluUi liiippciiud to Jonas" in announced to bo .<-Uigvd on TuesJuy. "THE APMIRAI3LK URICIITON." Playgoer* will find in Mr. J. M. Barlio's new play 'The Admirable. Crichton," to be prMcntcd hero for the lirht lime on Thuibdoy oveniug next by Mr. J. C. Williamson's company, it good ileal to ponder over when they begin to analyse its apparently bup^iiiciul construction. Much mtcrost i.s boing taken in the Mason, and a very heavy booking is anticipated whin tho plan opens on Tuesday morning. On Thursday evening a. concert, inaugurated in aid of tho Joliitwrnville School Picnic Fund, watt held in tho Oddfellows' Hull, Johiusonville, before a packed house, ■with good reaulLs both as regards enjoyment and finance. Hongs werp .sung by Mi.-toes Evan» and Moore, ilesiVß. Alex Moore, Fairbaini, and Lowther. A feature was some artistic dancing by Mi&s und Master Braniley und Miss Barnott. llecitation&i were given by Miss Ounliu'e and Miss Moore. A vote of thanks to the performers, and especially lo Mi&s May, who acted a.s accompanist, was lJu»sscd by tho audience. A dance at th<i conclusiiui of the porformance brought an enjoyable evening to a close. At Iho feocial gathering held in the Druids' Hall la.st night in connection with tho Wellington Plasterers' Union items wero contributed by Me&daones Foley and Koi th wood, and Mr. J lull. The proceeds, amounting to about £20, will be handed over to the widow and famijy of a member of the union. Much interest was manifested by the many sailors pieseitt' at the "Ambulance Chat" «t tho Missions to Seamen last night, when practical demonstrations of tho work were given by Missioner and men. Phrasing rendering of songs, old and now, were given by tho Misses Harborow and Gieenwood, and Mesbrs. Cum- 1 mingu, Knowlcs, Naylor, Karlo, aud Colpus. Tho Garrison Band will play at the Basin Hoservo to-moirow afternoon. Included in tho piogramme will be several popular pieces, such as "The Lost Chord," a, selection from Donizetti's "La Favorita," etc. A collection will be made in ii id of tho Unifoim Fund. Tho South Wollington Choral Society will resume ita weekly practices next month. On Monduy a practice will bo held for vocalists, and on Thm-Mlay for insti'unientaluU.\ Intending now members aro invited, and if elected will be charged^ half the subscription fee only for the remainder of tho yeai-, ending 30th Juno next. Tho advantages of such a society for musical training of bollv kinds is well known. Two concerts are to bo given before 30th Juno next. I Tho Petono Bund is to play in the local Recreation Ground to-morrow aftvrnoon. Excellent rehearsals have been held by Iho Wellington Dramatic Students during the past week in preparation for the performances on Iho 15th nnd 16th February in aid of tho funds of St. Mary's Guild. Tho theatre-going public does not often have the privilege of seeing the students perform, but in thii . instance- the full strength of the Booiety has come to t)io foro to provide characters for tho five coinqdics chosen. There js a- considerable demand for tickets, and as tho season is | limited to two nights and accommodation likewise, those who wish to bo present should make certain of their scats by purchasing tickets early, ,