ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 131, 30 November 1904, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

■» DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. Last evening at the Theatre Royal, Mr. Harry Shine amused the audience with his clever budget of comicalities, and the Howard Bros, mystified them with their thought-transmission act. The Premier, as caricatured by Mr. Percy Denton, is an interesting apparition. Miss Daisy Sylvester and other artists contribute to an entertaining programme. FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. The remarkable act of the Lunnd Bros, was well received by .the large audience that attended His Majesty's Theatre last evening as also were the other items of an up-to-date and interesting programme. Mr. Sam Wilson scored particularly with his "Mrs Scrubb," a song-and-patter performance. Mr. Tod Callaway got his usus 1 flattering welcome. There was a large audience of seamen at the Sailors' Rest on Monday evening, when a musical programme arranged by Miss Richardson was given. Vocal itenw were contributed by Miss Kirkcaldie, Messrs. J. Dykes, and W. Parsons ; recitations by Miss Scott and Mr. P. Bastin ; bone solos by Mi*. R. Watts; an exhibition of legerdemain by Mr. Howard, and a banjo quintette. : Miss Kirkcaldie was the accompanist. I The annual meeting of the Women's ■Christian Temperance Union will be held to-morrow afternoon in the Girls' Association Rooms, Constable-street. An address will be given by Miss Powell, Corresponding Secretary for the Union, and jcatral business transacted. Ihe anniversary celebrations of the Sydney-street Primitive Methodist Church were continued last night, when a, teameeting and concert were held in the Schoolroom. The tea-tables were attended by the lady members of the congregation, and there was a large attendance. At the concert his Worship the Mayor (Mr. J. G, W. Aitken) occupied the chair, but owing to urgent business he had to retire early, and Councillor Murdoch then presided. An excellent programme was submitted. Songs were rendered by Mesdames Halliday and Rose, Messrs. Saunders and Salkeld, whilst recitations were given by Misses Asquith and Gapes. Mr. Juvm contributed a violin solo, and Messrs Jupp (2) a cornet duet. At intervals instrumental items were supplied by Misses Mexted (2) and Messrs. Jupp (2). The reports .financial and otherwise, showed the church to be in a satisfactory condition. Pleasure was expressed at the recovery of the Rev. S. Bailey. Throughout the year the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. F. Tighe, and latterly under the baton of Mr. E. C. Danby, with Mr. W. Letcher as organist, had rendered efficient service. The Sunday-school, with Mr. G. H. Ridding as Superintendent, was in a healthy _ condition. A Mutual | Improvement Society, which had been inaugurated, has just terminated a most successful session. Hearty thanks were accorded to all who had assisted in maknig the anniversary such a success. On Thursday next a Christmas tree, sale of work, concert, and tea will be held in St. Paul's School-room, Sydney-street. For some weeks past large work parties have been held by the ladies of St. Paul's parish, and the Sunday-school children have also been busily engaged dressing dolls for the occasion. There are several competitions and prizes offered for cakes, scones, sweets, flowers, and plain sewing. The money thus raised will be given in aid of the funds for St. Paul's Schoolroom, and the Sunday-schools of the parish. Father Christmas has promised faithfully to preside at the tree, which should be a great attraction for the children. A concert will be held in the Christian Chapel, Dixon-etreet, to-morrow evening, a special programme having been arranged by the choir.

Dealing with the relations of the Employers' Federation and the Farmers' Union, the Secretary of the former, in his annual report, states : "The delegates attending tho Colonial Conference of the Farmers' Union met the Wellington membois of the Federation Executive, and the members of the Vigilance Committee. Tho President and other leading members of the Farmers' Union took part in the proceedings, and the conference was of special value in leading to a better knowledge and a higher appreciation of our woik by the farmers." The total rainfall for the eleven months of this, year w«is 55.13 inches, which is in excess of the average for the whole year (50.75 inches) taken over 'the- past forty years. Mr. W F Shortl will sell at ,1118 mart, Willis-street, to-morrow (Thursday), nt 2 o'clock, a consignment of oils ; and on Friday he will sell six oases of toys'. Full particulars Are advertised.