ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 107, 2 November 1904, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

" DICKENSTOWN." 'Patronage was liberally bestowed upon me Dickens.town Bazaar last night, ihe Central Drillshed from 7 to 10 p.m. being filled with interested spectators, who came to view and bought to take away. Under the soft artificial light, the quaint and curiously-arrayed characters df the great novelist formed # pleasing picture as they moved along, and the business uigns of Omer and Joram, Miss Chickenstalker, eta., completed an apt illusion.' Jluring the everiirig a procession of 160 Dickens characters took glace, representatives of sufch •Well-known creations as "Mr. Dick," "Mrs. 'Arris," and "Bill Bikes," besides"such lesser-famed ones as " Caleb Plummer," " Jack Homer," " the Beadle," and. so* forth, being impersonated in the curious costumes of their times. There is plenty to be bought and niore to be seen at this bazaar, and sightseers may venture thither in peace, for the raffle has been made " tapu." An excellent amusement programme was gone through hvst night, fdr in addition to the jprocession several tableaux arranged by Miss Rowley and a gavotte superintended by Mrs. Tyerman were presented, as well as country dances, and Maypole dances by children under Miss Effle Thompson's direction. Following is the list of stallholders : — Madame Ma'ntalini's establishment (St. Agnes's Guild Stall), Mrs. Smith ; Blue Dragon Tavern (aerated waters), Misses Hazelwood, Norris, and Marsden ; Old Curiosity Shop, Mrs. Bowe'n; Peggotty's Boathouse (art gallery), Messrs I .' P. H. Smith and F. Ciouch; Messrs. Omer and Joram (plain stall), Mesdames Lee, Thompson, Robertson, and Twist; White Hart Inn (reficshments), Mesdames Mason, Wright, and Phillips J Tile Golden Key (gentlemen's stall), Mrs. Dawson; Mrs. Chickenstalker (sweets), Misses Soffe and Smith (3jj Miss La, Creevy's Art Studio, Mrs. M'Caul; Solomon Lucas (fancy stall), Mesdames Edmitnd.^ and Carter; horse troughs (bran tubs), Misses Wright (2) and Edwards; The Village Pdmp (toys), Mrs. Rhodes; The .Chimed (post office), Misses Daisy Suckling, and D'Emdeh ; Lych Gate (flower stall)) Misses Edmunds (3). M. Thdmpsou, V. Cooper, and M. Crawford; The Poiid at Dingley Dell (fish pond), Misses Butts, Norris, Astill, Revell, Dixon (2), and Malm (2) ; Gruff and Tackleton (toys), Mr. Waks; Barker's Receiving Office, (cloak-room), Messrs. A. M'Caul and E. Thornton; Joseph Tuggs (produce), Messrs. G. G. Wilson and C. Crump; souvenir books, Misses Bedwell and 0. Henderson. " Side-shows " are run by Messrs. Treetee, F. Norris, King, and Sheriff. The Executive comprises the Rev. J. Walker (president), Mesdames Thompson, Bowen, nnd Lee, and Messrs. Bedwell, Chapman, W. Christie, and T. W. Marsden. The bazaar will remain open until Saturday. ST. ANDREWS BAZAAR. # Owing to the growth of various organisations in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, it has been necessary to erect for the young men of the congregation a new class-room which can nlsd be used for church meetings, etc., during the week. This building was iormally opened to-day by Mr. John Duthie, M.H.R., in the presence of a large number of people. A bazaar organised by the ladies of the congregation in aid of liquidating the expenses of the new building was subsequently also opened by Mr.vDuthie. The stalls of the bazaar were artistically arranged with a wide range of useful and ornamental goods, most of which were made by tho ladies of the congregation during the winter months. Business continueofbrisk throughout the afternoon, and there is ' every indication that the promoters of the bazaar will reap a rich monetary J narvest to compensate them for their la> hours. The fdldwing are the stall-holders : —Ladies' Work Stall : Mesdames Gibson Smith, Blackwood, A. M'Eldowney, G Brown, C. Latham, it. Latham, Misses Janisch and Archibald. Young Ladies' Work Stall: Mrs. Gooder, Misses Tait Burnett, and T. Latham. Flower Stall • i Misses Lambert, Wallace, and O'Connor. Produce . Stall : Miss Sutherland. Refreshment Stall : Mesdames J. Hislop, J. A. Thomson, Fletcher, Scott, Arthur, Clennell, Misses N. Lambert and Letham. Christmas Tree: Misses Barry and A. M. Newall. Fish Pond: Misses Young and Logan. Art Gallery : Mr. J. Scott. Comic Art Gallery :. Messrs. N. M'Farlane and S. Lambert. Telegraph : Messrs. J. Hislop and H. Grocott. Bran Tub : Misses Janisch and Clare Lambert. Graphophone: Miss O. Arthur. Aunt Sally: Master David Smith. Telephone, Electric *Battery, and Shooting Gallery : Mr. H. Lambert. The bazaar is to bo open this evening and to-morrow afternoon and evening. At the latter session a first-class programme of songs, glees, etc., will be submitted. BTEPHENSON'S MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY. There was another larae audience at the performance of "The Sk'rt Dancei" at the Opera House last/ evening. The attractive and tuneful numbers which abound were loudly applauded, especially the laughing song by Mr. W. Bovis. The ballets were a marked and* pleasing feature. The company will give its last performance to-night. DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. The Dix ffaietv Company performed to an appreciative audience at the Theatre Royal last night. The Gotham Quartette continues to flourish in the suu of public favour, and the remaining members of 'the company all receive commendation. FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. Last night Fuller's Entertainers drew A very fair house to His Majesty's Theatre. Charlea Moody again gave pleasnre to the audience with his vocal interpretations of Cockney character. Fred Rivenhall and Kadamo also met with ipecial appreciation. HARKISON'S GYMNASTIC CARNIVAL. The final rehearsal in connection with Mr. Harrison's Gymnastic Carnival was held last night. The programme to be lubmitted al the ppera House to-morrow and Friday evenings is an entertaining one. Several mneltics will be submitted, including an exhibition of the Japanese "Ju-Jitsu," spcctcular and illuminated club-stvinging, muscle solos and postures, humorous marches, livo tableaux, transformation views, practical % and modern calisthenics, the proceedings being enhanced by the gymnasium clown and

dummy. On account of the large increase of pupils, a record number of 500 are to perform. The box-plan is now open at Holliday's. RICKARDS' VAUDEVILLE COMPAiM Y. /There was quite a brisk, demand for seats yesterday at Holliday's, and there is every probability of a large audience at tho Opera House when the curtain rises on this company on Saturday next. Mr. Harry Rickards is anxious that tha playgoing public should clearly understand that in all his programmes, no song, joke, or action will be submitted which could offend the most fastidious or sensitive nature. Madame Marzella and her wonderful birds, Miss May Moore Duprez, the clever comedian and dancer, Will Van Allen, ' the musical tramp," and Miss Maud Beatty/ supported by upwards of a dozen representative vaudeville artists, should contribute an evening's entertainment hard to equal. There will be two matinees during the season. The circus under the management of Fitzgerald Bros, is experiencing a successful season in Wellington. Last evening the large tent at the rear of the 'Opera- House was again weli filled, and }he programme submitted was an excelent one. In addition to the various equestrian and syniiuwtii; events usually included in a circus prog amme, a number of exciting wrestling bouts were conie»ced by a, troupe of Japanese wrestlers Their methods were decidedly novel, and ike contests were watched with interest. Dr. Gordon performed feats of strength, amongst which was lifting of a horse tip a kdder. A matinee performance held this afternoon was also attended by a large audience. There was" a lrirge aitrdience in the Syd-ney-street Schoolroom last liight, when the Wellington Shakespeare Society gava as its fourth public reading "Much Ado About Nothing." The following Mas the cast of characters : — Don Pedro, Mr. J. R. Palmer ; Ddn John, Mr. B. B. Allen ; Claudio, Mr. J. V. Solomon ; Benedick, Mr. J. M. Clark; Leonato, Mr. H. E. Nicholls; Antonio, Mr. W. D. Gorham; Cohradfe, Mr. C. H. Williams; Borachio, Mr. H. Plimmer; Balthasar and Friar Francis, Mr. J. F. Jones ; Dogberry, Mr. E. S. Baldwin; Verges, Mr. F. S. Joseph ; Sexton and Messenger, Mr. <J. P. Donald; Watchman, Mr. G. Kennedy ; Beatrice-, Mias Taylor ; Hero, Mrs. Waters ; Margaret, Miss Hayes j Ursula, Miss A. Van Sfaveren. Mr. J. F. Carr sang "Sigh No More, Ladies," pleasingly, and was honoured with an encore. A tieawde carnival is to be held at Worser Bay on King's Birthday, 9th November. The arrangements for the occasion give promise of a pleasant day's outing, some idea of which can be obtained from, the list of events advertised elsewhere. Entries close, .next Saturday. Japan is being kept well to- the fore by pne means and another. The Primitive Methodists' of Webb-street advertise two Japanese evenings in their schoolroom for Thursday and Friday. They dwell specially on the decorations, dresses, and programme of Japanese drills. Mr. Maughah Barnett gave his fiftyihird organ recital at St. John's Church last evening before a large audience. His artistic interpretation of the famous compositions embodied jli the, programme was fully appreciated. The descriptive storm fantasie by .Wfily was admirably played, and was well worth going a long way to hear. Other popular Hems were Volkmann's "Hero / Song," and "Le Cygne," by Saint Saeils. The latter composition gave the •organist an opportunity of displaying his versatility with the beautiful solo stops of the organ.. Selections were also played from the works of Bach, Sullivan, and Lemare, and the recital concluded with an improvisation.

Messrs. Wm. Liugard amt Co. will hold a large sale of land to-morrow afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce, at 2.30 o^clock. Included in the list enumerated are several sections of land facing Island pay Parade, on three of which are erected substantial awellinghouses. A considerable number of vacant sections, within a short distance of the proposed tram line, will also be offered ; at the Lower Hutt three well-known properties; whiJe in the city a large number of sections, Some with and some without houses, will be submitted to auction. The reserves on several of these properties are said to be nominal. Mr. A. C. Elliott, estate agent and land salesman, advertises a list of properties for Sale. Messrs. Reynolds and Co., cycle dealers iud importers, havo just formed their business into a limited liability company, in order to cope with their increasing trade. Mr. E. Reynolds is managing director, with the head office in Victoria-street, where the wholesale business of the firm is conducted, and full stocks of cycle requisites are held. The retail branch, at 74, Willisstreet, is under the charge of a capable manager. An auction sale of over 100 building allotments at Shannon is announced to be held by Mr. J. R. Stansell, sen., at Shannon'on 7th December. A freehold residential property has been added to the list of properties ndvertised to be disposed of at auction on 15th November by Messrs. W. H". Turnbull and Co. Particulars of this property, which is situated close to the terminus of the Wordsworth-street tramway extension, will be found, together with the properties previously advertised, in our auction columns. Messrs. M'lhtyre,and Orchard insert a new list of properties for sale.' Mr. W. B. Chennells, land agent, Mastertccn, advertises for sale several large blocks of milling timber in the Auckland district ; also a run of 3466 acres and a model farm of 238 acres in the Rangitikei district. Alters. Harcourt and Co. announce the following public auction m.lcb, to take place at their rooms, 48, Lambton-quay. On Friday, the 4th November, at 11 a.m., under instructions from tho trustees of tho late Rev. C. S. Ogg, a collection of religious works'; and on account of other vendors, a, large number ot medical boon* and a quantity of general literature. On Friday, 18th November, at 2.30 p.m., two building allotments at Island Bay, and having frontages to the Parade. Also, a section fronting Maida Vale-road, Rose-ru-aFh, with six-roomed residence thereon. JTi'llowiug which they will, offer foi sale a frontage of 29ft to HaiiFon-slreet, with a 5-ioomed dwelling thereon, and known as No. 99. Also part Town Acre 173, having a frontage of 20ft to Ghuznee-stMrit, and with acees? to a 4ft right-of-way on tli3 enstcrn boundary, with the 9-roomcd dwelling thereon. On Friday, the ?.sth November, at 2.30 p.m., a section having a frontage of 66ft to the Bellevueroad, opposite the Bellevue Gardens, will be offered, and at the Fame sale part of section 564, having a frontage of 33ft to Molesworth-street, together with a fiveroomed dwelling thereon ; a block of land fronting the Creawiclc-roact and the Northland and Karon-road, subdivided into a number of residential sites. The properly is close to Baker's Hill tunnel. Plans giving fullest particulars will be ready m a few clays. The sections aro to be offered on easy terms. Also, a. property on Bos ton-terrace, and containing 57 perches, with eight-roomed dwelling thereon. The firm's Monthly Register for November, juet issued, contains a large collection of city, suburban, and' coHulry investments. Copies may be had free on applying at tho firm's offices. Everybody needs medicine at times. When you buy an indigestion remedy buy the best. Dr.iCrossland's famous prescription 89878, now known as Noxol, is a genuine liver and stomach remedy. It cured twp of John Bredbury's friends at 'Fern Flat ; 2s at chemists' and stores. — Advt. Beeston Humbcr ladies' or gents' bicycles fitted with Humber brakes and free wheel, lateEt model, price £25. The reasonable price of this machine is due to Mr. F. N. A. having made a large contract in England for this world-famed machine. Call and inspect. — Adftms Star Cyclo Co., Mercer-street. Easy terms ar-ranged.—-Advt.