ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 102, 27 October 1904, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

STEPHENSON'S MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY. s Owing to the season being limited to ten nights, "The Rose of the Kiviera, ' .which is still attracting large audiences to the Opera House, will be withdrawn after to-night. To-morrow night Mr. Stephenson will hitroduce still another Old World novelty in the two-act musical comedy, "The Skirt Dancer." The Melbourne critics were unanimous in stating that plot, music, dressing, and mounting excelled "The Rose of the Riviera." The music is by Trotere, who is famous for his many charming ballads. The first act "is laid in a house-boat on the Thames, and the second in Nice during Carnival time. Both scenes are said to be masterpieces of stage craft. On Saturday afternoon there will be a matinee of "Ihe .ttose of the Riviera," when children will be admitted to all parts- of half-price. A special box-plan is now open at Hollidays. FITZGERALD'S CIRCUS. The opening performance of the present, season by Messrs. Fitzgerald's big circus is to take place this evening in the tent at the rear of the Opera. House. An interesting programme^ is promised, including some especially ''good wrestling feats by a team of Japanese wrestlers, items by well-trained horses, and "turns" by a host of clever performers who are new to the colony: DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. Mr. Fred Graham and Miss Nellie Dent closed their season at the Theatre Royal last night. To-night the company, which is a strong one, will revert to the Minstrel first part. CULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. Fuller's Entertainers continue to draw full houses. Kadamo, the wire-walker, and Mr. Rivenhall are in high* favour, and the remainder of the present a varied programme. The fifty-second anniversary of Knox Church, Hutt, was celebrated last evening by a social gathering in the church and schoolroom, the Rev. W. Marshall, the minister, presiding. There was a large attendance, including visitors from the city and the surrounding districts. After tea, which was served in the schoolroom by the ladies of the congregation, an adjournment was made to the church, where a varied and attractive musical programme was Resented. Songs were contributed by Misses Burnett, Lambert, Miller, Pitt, Steele, Schwartz, and Feist, and by Mr. Parkes, and violin eolos by Mr. Anderson, Miss M. Parker supplying most of the accompaniments. Brief addresses were given by the pastor of the church, and by Mr. R. C. Harding, who had been invited to represent the Elders' Association of Wellington. The Rev. W. Marshall said that for some eight years the Elders' Association had provided monthly supplies for the Knox Church pulpit, thus periodically relieving the minister in order that he might attend to outlying congregations ; but with the recent constitution of the Upper Hufct district into a separate charge this arrangement was no longer necessary. He spoke in high terms of the help given by the Elders' Association, and also of the faithful work and ready assistance given l»y office-bearers of the church and Sun-day-school. After the concert, the audience reverted to the schoolroom, where an auction was held by Mr. Horace Baker, who disposed of the goods remaining undisposed of at the recent sale of work. An entertainment arranged by Miss Read was given at the Sailors' Rest last evening. Vocal and orchestral itemß were contributed by the Misses Peterson, fc't'/.maurice, and Mntrfie. Ukssrs.

j. H. Barrett, Petersen, Williamson (R.M.S. Athenic), Rex, Deslandes, Garvey (barque Manurewa), Marshall (R.M.S. Athenic), and Masters M'William and Minifiq. The accompanists ■\vere the Misses Minifie and Fitzmaurice. At the Mission to Seamen last night a concert was provided by the Premier and Mrs. Seddon. During the evening a message was sent by the seamen present to the Mayor of Hull, condoling with the relatives of the fishormen who were killed in the North Sea. The crowded audience stood in silence as a mark of sympathy. Items were rendered by the Misses Sandbrook, Hennah, and Daniel], and the Messrs. M'Laughlin, Parker, Searle, and Falk (Cygnet). Four men signed the pledge. Cheers for the Premier, Mrs. Seddon, and the performers ended a pleasant evening. An attractive programme has been arranged for an entertainment to be given this evening in St. Peter's Schoolroom. Misses E. Hennah, Gill, L. Pulford, Raymond, and Churchward ' and Messrs. F, Grady, A. H. Hamerton, J. H. Rowley, G. Thompson, K. J. Hill, S. Tingey, "V. Raymond, and T. M. Wilford. The comedy "Borrowed Plumes" will/ also be staged. v< An appreciative audience attended a dramatic performance which was given in aid of the Hutt Brass Band at tne Oddfellows' Hall, Lotfer Hutt, last night. "A Happy Pair," a comedy sketch, was excellently played by Dr. Purdy and Miss Allen, who were also asociated with Miss Lee tind Mr. Stuart-Forbes in a one-act p!ay, "In Honour Bound." Mr. P. R. Dixs latest engagement for the Theatre Royal Company is the Howard Bros , the astonishing thoughtreaders, last here with Wirth's Circus. At the Salvation Army Citadel, this evening an entertainment will be given. The title is "The Well of Misery, or Drawn from all Nations." The social gathering in the Victori* Hall, Adelaide-road, in aid of the Newtown Catholic schools, hold last night, was # an unqualified success. There were about eighty couples enjoying the. dancing, and a large number of non-dancers found plenty to amuse them, and were entertained with a programme of musical items by Mrs. Ryan, Miss Murray, and Messrs. Smith, Wixccy, and Green. An orchestra under Mr. 8. Cimino, junr., played the dance music, and Messrs. J. Delaney and Murray acted as M.C.'s. The committee, of which Mr. S. Parkinson, was, secretary, worked hard, and was rewarded with success. The nrst afternoon and evening of. St. Augustine's Bazaar in the Oddfellows' Hall, Petone, proved very successful/and a substantial credit balance is anticipated. „ The stall-hclders are as follows : — Ladies' Guild Stall : Mesdames Russell, Hill, Jnstone, and J. Andrews. 'Fancy Stall (Old English) : Mesdames Brooks, Sherwin, and Tunny. Arawa Stall (Maori Whare) : Mesdames Renai, Couchnian, R. and H. Turner, Olson, and Wilson. Produce Stall : Mr. and Mrs. LaneV. Lollie Stall : Mrs. 'Evans, Misses Riddler and Johnson. Christmas Tree : Misses C. Parsonson and "Stevens, assisted by G.F.S. candidates. Girls' Friendly Society Boat (lent by Petone Rowing Club) : Misses Sharp and Parsonson, assisted by. G.F.S. members. ■ Refreshment Room : Mesdames C. Collett, Castle, and Marsdeii, assisted by Misses Keir, W. Collett, and K. Price. Bran Tub: Misses Sladdcn, V. Sladden, and K. Penny. Shooting Gallery : Messrs. Frandi and R. Brice. Tbn stalls were erected by male parishioners, and two. of the structures call for special mention : tho Old English, and the Maori Whare. The former was designeu and erected by Messrs. Sherwin, Brooks, Jenkins,' and Hickling, and the latter by Messrs. Yarl Olsen, K. Turner, and others. Last evening action songs were given by a number of little girls trained by Mrs. Hope, the members of St. Augustine's Gymnasium gave horizontal and parallel- bar displays, and Mr. Greenwood s Orchestra played selections. The ladies' nail-driv-ing competition was won by Miss Philp, the men's counting competition by Mr., Brooks, and ladies' shooting competitions' by Miss Howard and Miss E. 'Sebley. To-nignt there will be a keen struggle, 1 in. which the present' tug-of-war champions of the district and teams from the Gear Company and Working Men's Club will take part.