ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIII, Issue 32, 7 February 1907, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

■» THE BROUGH-FLEMMING SEASON. ".Dr. Wake'e Patient." still occupies the boaTds at the Opera, House, wher.3 the Brough-Flemming Company are enjovin"a most successful season. "Dr Wake's Patient" can only be played for threo more nights, and on Monday night "Mra. Gomnge's Neoklaos" will be produced here for the first time. It is said to be •one of the greatest London comedy successes achieve*' by Sir Charles Wyndham at the Criterion Theatre during the past six years The characters are all excellently drawn, and the situations are cleverly contrived to enchain attentiop throughout the whole four acts. Owin? to the number of pieces to be produced during the season, ''Mrs. Gorringe'e Necklace" ill be staged for three nights only. FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. Last evening the Fuller Company attracted a good number of peopJe to the Theatre Koyal, and the liberal assortment of vaudeville given was much appreciation. With tho Bicknells in their amusing dances, the Rollos in their *unnv comedy sketch, and other artists in diverting >oles there is abundance of material to ikeep an audience well interested. MISS MARIE NARELLE'S FAREWELL. To-morrow evening Miss Marie NaTelle, whose concerts \reie so greatly appreciated in Wellington in November last, is to givo a farewell concert in the Town Hall Miss Narelle, whose voice is a pure and fresh soprano, infuses a strongly dramatic style in hsr interpretations of tho songs she contributes. She also makes a specialty of national songs dear to tho British race, and several 6uch will be included in heT programme to-morrow night. Miss Narelle WiH again be supported by Mr. Chester Fentress, tenor, and Miss Brandon Usher, pianiste, both of Trhom became favourites during' their provious visits to this city. Seats for tho concert may bo booked at tho Dresden. BESSES O' TH' BARN BAND. Messrs. J. and N. Tait, with characteristic enterprise, have brought to this country the world-famous "Besses o' th Barn"" Band, an historical combination of Lancashire weavers, whose skilled playing have won for them that en viable distinction, "champions of the world." As far back as 1821 tho the "Besses" were awarded their first prizes in competition during the coronation ceremonies of George IV This stands as the introduction to a brilliant list of victories,. In June 1837, at the coronation of the late Queen Victoria, tho band again competed for the coronation prize and won it. In 20 years the "Besses" have competed in 190 contests, winning 131 first prizes, 24 second prizes and 18 third prizes During 189 a they won every challenge cup m Great Britain. The crowning victory occurred in 1903, when, at the Crystal Palace festival, they wod the £2500 National championship trophy, against 201 bands. This remarkable record of successful achievements is unique in the musical history of Great Britain. Tho season here opens on Monday evening next, for six nightj find two matinees at the Town Hall It is announced, in consideration of the perfect sounding properties of tho Town Hall, that no outdoor performances will be given in Wellington Moreover a suitable ground cannot be obtained. The box plans are on view at the Dresden. The concluding concert by Madame Blanche Arral in the Town Hall last night was much more largely attended than any of the previous recitals. Madame was in excellent voice and was exceedingly generous in the, matter of encores. The audience was very appreciative, and at the conclusion of tno programme enthusiastically applauded the prima donna Madame Arral leaves for the North to-day.