ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 128, 26 November 1904, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. The popular Miss Nellie Kilburn farewelled at His Majesty's Theatre ]as^ night, after a successful season. Tonight another public favourite, Mr. Tod Cullaway, who has been indispos-ed for some time, will re-appear. DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. The clever Gotham Quartette, Sum Gale, and Sam Rowley, made their last i-ppeaiN ance -with Din's Gaiety Company last night, and were given an enthiLittstic faiewell. To-night Miss Daisy Siive&ter, comedienne and danse-use, and Mis& i_,ouw Byron, who is said to be a clever facial contortionist and mimic, .will make theii fire* appearance. Mr. Percy Deiiton and Mifes Alice Layton will re-appear. LIEDERTAFEL CONCERT. The concerts given by the Wellington Liedertafel, under the leadership of Mr. Parker, are always enjoyable, aud / that of last night aHracted a large audience t<» the Sydney-street School-room. From the opening item, Schubert's "Great ie Jehovah," in which Mr. Searle sang the solo with fine effect, to the final number, the choral ballad, "The Song of the Little Baltung," charmingly harmouisedj by Alice M. Smith, the programme was well woith attention. In the latter item, soloi were ably taken by Mr. Searle, Mr. Douglas Jackson, and Mr. Thompson. Mr. Lillicrap sang "The Lost Chord" well, th« effect being aided by an organ accompaniment by Mr. Parker; and Mr. Pringlo gave Sullivan's "I Would I Were a King" with much intensity of expression. In her first song, "My Gentle Child," Miss Lenore Pulsford fairly captured her audience, giving deep meaning and harmonious expression to Kingsley's charming words set to Teresa del Riego's sweet melody. An encore was insisted on foe "Beloved, it is Morn," and she gave the beautiful ballad "Home, Love, is Where the Heart Is." Of the part songs, which dinered widely in character, perhaps Wilhelm's "Lovely Spring" was received with most enthuoiasm, though the stirring cavalier songs were given with great spirit and feeling. The "Integer yitae"—artistically translated by Mr. Joynt— was also a fine number. Mr. E. C. Lewey's violoncello solos were much appreciated, and for her violin caprice— by Randeggei— Miai Grace Kennedy received gr?at applause. A trio by Miss Kennedy, Mr. Robert Parker, and Mr. E. C. Levvey was an important item, and a quartet, "Soldier'i Farewell," was excellently sung by Mr Searle,. Mr. Carr, Mr. Lillicrap, and Mr. Webb-Bowen. Mrs. E. C. Cachemaille played the accompaniments with creat taste. ° / Ambulance night at the' Mi&sions to Seamen last evening was brightened by a musical programme arranged by Mr. Kerr. Contributions were given by Misses Barber, Kerr, Messrs. Williams, Thompson, Kerr, and Jones. Ambulance competition prizes, presented by Mr. Speed and others, Mere won by the crews of the Turakina and Hornby Castle. Mr. Moore read a letter from Captain Abtrup and the crew of the wrecked barquentine Addenda thanking the Missioner and his helpers for their kindness. The Rev. J. Walker, local Secretary of tho Missionary Society, is to give an address next Monday evening on mission iv oik in New Guinea, The lectme ia to be given in tho Diocesan Library, Mul-grave-street. The Scottish Lowlands Society of New Zealand announces in another column that it is organising a concert and ball as a means of celebrating St. Andrew's Daj on Wednesday next. The Mayor oi Welt ington is 'to preside, and Scottisu i-ongß, stories, and dances will be the feature ol the celebration. At the request of the Karori Bowling Club Mr. T. Pringle is to delivei a lecture next Wednesday evening on "Personal Notes on Japan." AC the Victoria Hall last night Mr. Cedric F. Wbite, manager of the National Cash Register Department oi Messrs. Yerex, Barker, and Findlay (New Zealand agents), delivered a lecture, illustrated by lantern slides, of the work of the company which he represents. In tho course pf an interesting lecture Mr. White stated that the company employs ' four thousand bands in its factory at Dayton, Ohio, and sella thousands of machines every year. The company provides schools for the l emplojees' children, pleasure grounds, lecture rooms, improvement classes, clubs, and many other things for the comfors and well-being of the workers. The employee is encouraged to rise, and it is significant of the methods employed that the, present general manager of the company is only thirty years •of age, and fifteen yeais ago was office boy at on« of the branch offices. The system of suggestions by which every employee — map, woman, or boy — is invited to make, and remunerated for making, suggestions for the improvement of the business has had a great deal to do with the remarkable success of the i company. It is really a four thousand brain-power and not a "one man" show." The Levin Town Hall was packed to the doors with an enthusiastic audience last Wednesday night, when an entertainment was given in aid of the funds of the Veterans' Home. Several choruses were well sung by school children, and Miss Maude Smith, of Napier, was recalled several times for elocutionary contributions. Major Liddle, District Hon. Secretary of Ihe Home Fund, gave an address "appropriate to the occasion. It is proposed to make the gathering an annual fixture as a means of raising contributions to the fund. The annual picnic of the Corporation employees is to be held on the Railway Grounds at the Uppei Hutt ou Saturday next. Particulars ax& published in another column. The programme to be given by the Garrison Band at Newtown Park tomorrow afternoon will include many old favourites. A collection will be made in aid of sending tho band to the Auckland band contest. A Pinafore Ball will be held in the Taita Hall on Tuesday next, particulars of which are advertised. An interesting development competition is announced to take place at Mr. Royd Garlick's School of Physical Culture next Tuesday evening. Particulars are advertised.