ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC. RICKARDS'S VAUDEVILLE COM.

Evening Post, Volume LXIX, Issue 118, 20 May 1905, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC. RICKARDS'S VAUDEVILLE COM.

PANY. Tho cosmopolitan taste of Wellington theatiegaers in proverbial. Anything of t-peeial merit, fiom grand opeia. to negro miiifetrolhy, in sure of success iv thia city. That, being so, it follows iialuially that tho Rickards'b Vaudeville. Company now appeming at tlio Opera House performs nightly to ciowded mid demonstrative audiencos, for the company ity oi^ of the best combinations of "variety" that has ever appeared in Wellington. La&t night's performancu « as again highly enjoyed by a, large audience. Lam'ii'u conjuring was clevcily carried out, and the eccentric dancing of Tom Dawson earned him repeated and Moll deserved encores. The Sisters O'Meeia pleased everybody with their tight-wire act, in which they perform with consummate ease the apparently impossible. Ucorge Fuller Golden's monologues scintillate with humour. Hi&toricus, The FrascUis, Fred Millis, The Salumbos, and Mademoiselle Tasiho all contrfbulo materially to Iho interebt aaid merriment of the pioceedings. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A change of programme is advertised for thin evening at If is Majesty's Theatre, where the Fuller Entertainers maintain all Uicir old-timo prestige. The. Diamond Duo aie an especially bright pair, and tho whole company is composed of capable performcis. THEATRE ROYAL. The final peifonnanco of last Saturday's programme was given by the Dix Gnie'ty Company at the Theah-e Royal last night. A quintette of peifoimeis juLt landed from Sydney Mill pmlicip.itc in to-night's entertainment. The new perfonntis .mo the two Mascottc!*, Reginald Osborne, and the Maliers. CIVIL SERVICE CLUB CONCERT. The Wellington Civil Servico Club gave its first public concert last night, the entertainment being held in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The chamber was well filled, and a musical treat was provided. Tho programing opened with a uprightly rendering of the tuneful overture to Boieldieu's "Caliph of Bagdad" by n capitally balanced orchestra ofeleven instruments, Mr. W. M'Laughlin, who was musical director of the concert, being at tho piano. Miss Hyde's sweet, flexible voice was heard to advantage in Ardili's " A Dream of Home," and her singing won her a recall. Mr. A. M. HuxtaWe pitched his opening notes of Mozart's aria, "Within Those Hallowed Halls," too low, and when the low notes came he was in diflieulties, and both the singer and his audience had to contend with tho mixed strains of a brass band that was playing outside. Later in the evening, Mr. Huxtable redeemed himself in tho singing of the popular bass solo, " Rocked in tho Cradle of the Deep." Miss Graco Kennedy played Vieuxtemps's " Reverie " with success on the violin, the Misses Q. and M. Kennedy and Messrs. A. H. Hamerton and D. Gillies gave an enjoyable interpretation of Haydn's "Hymn to the Emperor" as a stringed quartet, and Mr. H. Moschmi was encored for the manner in whioh he played Do Beriot's " Concert Aria" na a solo for the clarionet. Miss Leonoro Pulsford's deep contralto voice was heard in all Us fullness in Goring Thomas's " A Summer Night," a good song well sung, winning the singer a recall. Variety was given to the items by some neat and graceful fancy club-swing-ing by Ailcei) Jordan, a tiny tot of ten yoars, who had to repeat her" turn." Ono of tho most artistically-rendered itoms of tho evening was an unaccompanied quartet, "Tho Soldier's Farewell," sung by Messrs. J. W. Hill, P. R. Waldie, W. Godfrey, and Geo. Smith. A wdl-deservcd encore was the result. Mr. Hill was also encored for his singing of " Alice, Where Art Thou?" Miss EUiel Parsons had a like compliment paid her for her exceedingly well-executed rendering of Sullivan's "Orpheus With His Lute." Mr. J. F. Can- was encored for his singing of Del Riego's setting of "My Gentle Child," and responded with a pianissimo brevity, '"Dawn." Mr. F. Twiss sang "The Devout Lover," nnd the conceit concluded with the quartet "Good-Night, Beloved." unevenly sung by Misses Hyde and Pulsford and Mcssis. Hill and Manning. Tho accompaniments wore played by Messrs. M'Laughlin, Rowley, and Barrett. Tho Executive- which carried out tho concert so successfully were Messrs. L. B. Jordan (Secretary), G. C. Fticko (Treasurer), nid W. M'Laughlin. OPENING OF THE SKATING SEASON. At 10 o'clock this morning the skating season for Wellington was reopened at the Rink in Ingestre-street. The floor has been rel.iid in spots where weariiad deteriorated the planks, and tho whole surface has been phiucd, and sandbagged, and polished until it has reached the pitch of perfection. The management is in tho care of Mr. Peter Ross, who has engaged a largo staff of assistants and instructors to attend to the requirements and comforts of patrons. Mr. W, Paisley has charge of tho skates, .%nd his expert knowledge is sufficient guarantee that these will be kept in excellent condition. Tho Rink will be open morning, afternoon, and evening throughout tho winter months. THE WELLINGTON PTANO CO.'S POPULAR CONCERTS. The Wellington Piano Company, Ltd., announce in another column tho second of their series of grand popular concert*, which will take place in the Town Hall on Wednesday, 241 It May. The management has secured the services of the clover young violinist", Victor Harris, whose playing has caused much interest at Homo and in tho colony. Mr. Frank Graham, tho popular tenor, hns been again engaged, and Mrs. F. P. Wilson, said to bo a soprano soloist of exceptional quality, who has not. previously appeared on Wellington concert platforms, will also contribute. THE WELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY. "Tho Crusaders" (Ga.de) is tho work selected for the Wellington Choral Society's first public performance, which is to tako place in the Town Hall on 13th Juno next, under the couductorship of Mr. Mttughnn Barnctt. Tlio work is now well forward, nnd Miss Amy Murphy and Messrs. Arthur Ballance and Frank Graham havo been engaged for the solo work. Lisa Lehmann's song-cycle, " In a Persian Garden," in to bo rendered at. the same concert by Misses Lloyd Hassell and Murphy and Messrs. Graham and Ballance. A miscellaneous concert of high merit is being arranged for 15th June, nnd all the soloists above mentioned will participate. ANDERSON DRAMATIC COMPANY. Next Saturday evening the William Anderson Dramatic Company will commence a farewell season at tlio Opera House, when they i\ill pieseut for tile first time hero the emotional drama " Through tho Divorce Court,' 1 which is described as liar, ing many excellent playing qualities. The comedy work is said to bo well done, and the laughs that it brings genuine. The itory is away from the usual run of drama, nnd not so exciting as most of the dramas produced by this company. It is promised , that it will be magnificently staged ; iv j

fact, the scenery is one of the features of the production. Recently, when played at the Melbourne Bijou, it ian for mx week% and was spoken of as being far beyond tho average melodrama. The Wellington Navals presented ihe prizes won la.si se.i.son at a social gathering held in the Boat Station lut=t evening. The trophits were handed owr to the winneis by Mrs. Shand. U P </, H.'iris received the Company's Belt for the liighol aggregate during tlio season, and with it the Hum of &5 for winning'tlie belt five times in succession. Harris lus won tho bflt seven times. A trophy presented by Mr. Rogers, of Man-wrs-street, was won outright by C.t\O, lldiris, wlio also carried off Mr. Shepherd's gold medal for tho highest ug---gregate iv three handicap inatcltos. ' Harris's aggiegate was 403. The second, prize in A class fell to P.O. James with.,''i i 163, and third to PO. Koss (450). la'-'.jj B class Gunner Collins was highest hc.orer«s J with 572, and received the company 1 ! ' a «j' trophy. Gunner Dickson {'Abo) was "run-"4^, uer-up". P.O. Ilutchen (432) won the J aggregate in C class, P.O. Culnan (411) second, Gunner Uit-hop (372) third, and Gunner 0. James (33 l J) fourth. Each, received a trophy. In C clas>s Gunner Kfty won (JapUin Bells trophy outright. P.O. Ilutchen (C clast) won the Messrs. ■ Thomson und Lewis tropliy outright." Morris-tube competition trophies wou last winter were presented lo the following:— C.P.O. Harris, P.OrV i iviiy. Ilutchen, Francis, and Gott (2),. and Uuniß-ix ISnrgo and Chunibide. A!" trophy pii's-eiited by Lk-utenaQt Denniston in connection with the twelve- - pounder batlory was won by Gunner" Million. The entertainment- organibed by tho staff of tho New town High School an a means of raising fundt> for the cadet corps was repealed in the Victoria Haft lust night. Tho concert was even nioi-A • successful than on the previous evening, and tho hall was crowded again. In addition to the names already published tho contributor to thu programme iv« eluded Misses N. Norris and N. Coneland (a pianoforte duet), Mabel Simmonds (violin solo), Ada Frith (piano solo and song), Ina Gill and Dorothy, Harrison (recitations). Tho "Oldtowu, Minslrels" were again a diverting troupe, and tho dancing and drill were greatly, enjoyed. Mr. Robert Hogg will re-deliver hl« lecture on "'Modem Scot* Songs" in ths Socialist Hall to-morrow evening. Scotsmen are cordially invited, and admission is fret* A social gathering under the auspices of the Lower Hutt Ratepayers' Association will be held in the Oddfellows' Hail on Wednesday next, when tho opportunity will be taken to present an address to Mr. John Cudby, who has re« % presented the district as Town Boiwdsman and Councillor for the past twentytwo years. Mr. Cudb/ did not offe* himself at the late election, but still holds a position on tlio Licensing Committee, and is a member of tho Hutti Park Trustees. A number of prominent residents will bo present, and addresses, » songs, and instrumental items will ba the order of Uie evening. An advertise* ment appears elsewhere. A choice programme of musk) waii played in tho Jervois-quay Band Rotunda, by tho Central Mission Band last evening. A collection was taken up in aid of the Consumptives' Hospital. At & largely attended meeting at tha V.M.C A. Literary and Debating So. ciety held last night tho e-uening was taken up with a discussion of "Aids to Success," introduced in a very able manner by Mr. H. ]S T . Holmes. Mental, physical, and literary sides of the subject were, dealt with by Messrs. Craig, Dowland, and Brown respectively. A discussion followed on the various phases of the question. Many points of interests and use were brought out with much benefit to the members. Ambulance night at the Missions to Seamen was enlivened by a concert giver* by Miss Sexton. Items were contributed by Misses O'Malley (2), Gamble, Monag'han, and Mr. Duff. Tha Kilbinue Cricket Club concluded the season with a social evening at the residence of Mrs. Barker, Kilbirnie, which passed very pleasantly with cards and music. Songs were contributed by Messrs. Cowan, Dickiou, and Hanson, whilst Mr. P. Murphy had charge of tho piano. Dur« ing the evening the trophies won by tha members were presented. The batting foil to E. Manly and the bowling to J. Cowan* Handsome* medals, the gifts of Messrs. Macey and Cameron were presented to th« winneis. Amongst tne presentations wera two framed photographs of the team, which were piescntod to Mr. H. P. Webb (Vice-Prwident) und Mr. W. W. Barker (Hon. Secretary), and a silver cigarette case was presented to the captain (Mr. G. Cowan). The Empire Athletic Club QuadrUlt, Assembly will hold its "extended night"* on Thursday evening. 25th inst. A popular concert will be given at' tho Druids' 'Hall, Taranaki-streot, next Wednesday evening by tho Shop Assistants' Association. An entertaining pro* gramme has been arranged. The Mayor of Wellington (Mr. T. Vt. Hislop) is to ba ciHortained at a social gathering; in tho -Brooklyn Schoolroom next Friday evening. Particulars bm advertised. j A social gathering is to bo hfld in tho J local Oddfellows' Hall next Wednesday, 1 (Empire Day) under the auspkos of tha Lower Hutt Ratepayers' Association, Tho annual "social" of, tho Wellington Corporation employees is to bo held in the Druids' Hall on tho 9th pr.ox« The proeeo-ds of tho gathering aro to go to the sick and accident fund. Mr. J. W. IXilrymplb is to givo a. lechiro on "Tho Suite- Control of Liquor" in tho Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. Tho M.iyor of Wellington will 1 prreid<\ Mr. Arthur Mack, oldest son of Mr. W'lliam Mack, of the old-established firm of Jenkius and Mack, was last even* ing ontortainvd at- a farewell xlinner-at Mr. Godbor's, Cuba-str«ot, on the ovo of his departure for Homo to complete his training. Tho Chairman presented Mr. Mack, on b3half of the employees, with a handsome dressiufj-e-aso, ,iu<f tho recipient suitably acknowledged iho giffc and tho good wishes convoyed with it. " A number of toasts voro honoured,, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Tho Salvation Army not-iiies that Iho Diorama Company, with brass band, complete orchestra, and vocal galaxy, will be in tho Wellington Town Hall from Sunday, 28th May, io Tuesday, 30th May. Next Saturday night a promenade concort and kinomatottraph display will be givon in tho Btisin Rcservo in aid of the Home for Consumptives. There will be a collection by Hospital nurses..