ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXX, Issue 147, 19 December 1905, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

"THE DARLING OF THE GODS." ' From a spectacular standpoint the great Japanese play, "The Darling of the Gods," to be presented by Miss Maud Jeffries, Mr. Julius Knight, and Mr. J. C. Williamson's Company at the Opera House on Boxing Night, is said to bo particularly imposing, and to excel anything yet witnessed on the colonial dramatic .stage. The audience is treated to a series of Oriental scenes, remarkable for their variety and beauty. The sacred mountain of the perpetual snows;. the smiling sunlit river that flows at its base; the tapestries and pagodas and gaudy idols; the quaint bamboo houses; the strange birds and stranger people; the butterflies flitting among unknown flowers; the blaze of cherry orchards; the bloom of chrysanthemums; the whole outward semblance of the picturesque land that reposes under the shadow of Fujiyama. It will be most interesting to witness the portrayal of Japanese characters by two such artists as Miss Jeffries and Mr. Knight. The plans for the- first three nights of the season will be opened at the Dresden on Thursday morning. FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. This popular company again drew a crowded audience to tho Theatre Royal last night. The honours of the evening were carried off by Mr. Will Stevens, who gained almost a record number of encores. Mr. Will Lochrane, the Scotch comedian, also added greatly to the gaiety of the proceedings; the Gibson Girls danced with a vigour and sprightliness all their own; Miss Florrie ■Ranger's serio-comic songs were greatly appreciated; and the coon songs of Miss Carlysle were a- very pleasing feature of the proceedings. All the other Herns were well up to concert,pitch, and the numerous encores were sufficient proof of the popularity of the programme. "THE J.P." The opening of the Strand Theatre Comedy Company this evening at the Opera House promises to be very successful. The chief artists of tho company are Mr. J. J? Dallas and the Gaiety favourite, Miss Florence Lloyd. Strong support is accorded these stars. Miss Maud Chetwynd <s already a favourite in Wellington, her captivating roles in "A Country Girl," etc., with Mr. J. C. Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company being still green in memory. Mr. Aubrey Mallalieu, who makes his first appearance in the colony, has an English reputation. Miss Florence Redfern, another English newcomer, will appear in the part which she made so successful in the English production —that of Susctte, the French maid. Of the other principals, Messrs. Gregan . .MacMahon, Tom Cannam, and Johnston Weir are well known. The season is a brief one, and those who desire to see this very amazing comedy should book early. "THE MESSIAH." There was a very large attendance of singers in the Methodist Schoolroom, Sydney-street, last night, when the final rehearsal of the chorus for next Thursday's production of Handel's great and popular oratorio, "The Messiah," was heid, under Mr. Robert Parker'a direction Much enthusiasm was displayed, and the rehearsal was so successful as to assure a grand production of the oraj torio in the Town Hall. The booking at the Dresden already indicates that there will be a large attendance at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. •"CZERNY." William Anderson's combination of trained illusionists, headed by the magician Czerny, will arrive from Sydney by the s.s. Wimmera this evening to prepare for their opening at His Majesty'-s Theatre on Boxing Night. The entertainment is said to be clean, wholesome, and free from any trace of vulgarity, and yet brimful of humour and fun. Mr. Anderson asserts that no entertainment of the kind hitherto given in New Zealand has approached in beauty and finish the ono he now presents. The box plan will open at Holliday's tomorrow morning. MONTGOMERY'S PICTURES. On Christmas Night at the Town Hall that popular company, Montgomery's Entertainers, -will give a pictorial recital of inusio, song, and story, interspersed with a fine collection of animated pictures, quite new to Wellington audiences. Since last here, Mr. Montgomery with his customary enterprise has received from France the very latest production in machines for picture exhibition. It is known as the "Professional," and was the one machine chosen out of many for the pictorial entertainments at the Great World's Fair held at St. Louis. Arrangements are being made for the use of the electric current, which will ensure a powerful light and particularly clear and sharp pictures. DlX€ PROMENADE CONCERTS. The promenade concerts to' be inaugurated at the Skating Rink on Boxing Night promise to provide a holiday novelty. Good music is to be a prominent feature. Professor Andrews will give popular demonstrations of the wonders of liquid air; Alma, will give some new feats in .the art of legerdemain; Gazza, the military equilibrist, will appear for the first tune in this ' city. There will be refreshment, floral, and postcard kiosks, and numerous side attractions. The concert to be given in tho Town Hall on Boxing Night promises to bo a great success. The proceeds arc to be devoted to the liquidation of the debt inourred by the Tramway Band in purchasing new instruments. Tho best local professional and amateur talent has been engaged for the occasion. A very pleasant musical evening was enjoyed at the Sailors' Rest last night. The entertainment was provided by Mr. Albert Hobman, assisted by Misses Lansford, Brady, and Brett, Messrs. Sini, Dark, Armstrong, Meyer, an.d Donaldson - A varied programme has been prepared for an entertainment this evening in the Herbert-street Mission Hall. The Mission Band will contribute items, songs (humorous and otherwise) will bo given, recitations, dub swinging, etc. A. pleasant evening's entertainment may ""bo looked forward to. ■ The annual concert of pupils of Sister Mary Acnes, of St. Mary's Convent, will be held to-morrow evening (it the Alexandra Hall, Abol Smith-s>treot. These ontertainmonts avo always enjoyable, Sister Mary Agnes being particularly successful with her pupils, and on tho present occcasion she has much promising material to work on. The full programme appears in another column, i and it will bo noted that, in addition to the vocal and instrumental solos, several choruses will be presented.

The case for restitution of conjugal rights brought by Herbert Clark against ■ Clara Louisa F. Clark was mentioned to the Chief Justice this morning. Mr. : Levi intimated that petitioner had resolved not to proceed. Mr. A. R. Atkinson (for respondent) asked for costs. Mr. Levi said his clfcnt was willing io allow £15 ISs and disbursements. This was accepted as satisfactory, and his Honour made an order accordingly. Useful Christmas presents arc enumerated by Mesira. Wacnock and Adkin in their aiyeijtieejnent elsewhere*