ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIV, Issue 138, 7 December 1907, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■ . «*» THEATRE ROYAL. There were- several additions to the performers at tho Theatre Royal last night, and tho newcomers received the approval of tho largo audience. Professor Fred. Davy and nis .Marionettes renewed acquainlunco with a Wellington audience- after an absence of somo years. His little, entertainment is as mirth-provoking as ever, and tho facility with which ttc works tho figures was acknowledged >vith noarty applause. The marionettes cannot fail to bo a big attraction. Miss Marion Hall, who lias just arrived from England, made her first appearance, and both her songs were encored. Pastor and Merle also made their first appearance. One is a clever acrobat and tho other a lady, who dances well, and assists her partner in the- comedy portion of the turn. They also wore deservedly applauded. A change of items was given by Master Claudo Over, Misses Hammon and Wyatt, and Miss Ida. Berridge, Martin and Jarvis, A. L. Cropp and Harry Linden. Somo new biograph pictures, which arrived by tho lonic, were, also shown — that of tno experiences of a balloonist being exceptionally funny. Tho programme will bo repeated this evening. POLLARD'S JUVENILES. Pollard's new Juvenile Opera Company ovicn for i.ho first timo *at (he - Oper'.i House this ovening in "Bluebell in Fairyland" — a delightful musical play by Walter Slaughter and Seymour Hides. Tho company made a successful opening in the south in August last, und since then has been touring the 33ominion play_ing to crowded houses nightly. Tho "company, it is reported, faithfully adhere to tho Pollard tradition, which is another way of saying that tho opera is lavishly "put on.' s The Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Ward, will attend to-night's performance "THE MESSIAH." Much interest is bring taken in tho Wellington Choral Society's perforninnco ol "The Messiah," which will bo held in tho Town Hall on. Tuesday next. As this will be tho society's last performance, of tho 1907 season, tho public should not loso tho opportunity of hearing this performance. A successful rehearsal was held last night, when tho principals — Mrs. Hudson (of Dunedin), Miss Caldow, Messrs. E. J. Hill, and John Prouse — and* a 1 full 'muster of orchestra and chorus wcrs present. A largo number of tickets have- been disposed of. WONDERLAND. The novelties and ' attractions of Wonderland were responsible- for the attendance of a large number of visitors at tho Miraniai', carnival yesterday. A special Attraction is announced for tonight when the extravaganza of Luella of DriFcoH "It's not always the Bullets that Kill," will bo produced. MUSICAL UNION CONCERT. The Musical, Union announces that it will give Handel's work "Israel in Egypt" at its final concert of the season, which will tako placo on 20th December, l^or this concert the union has largely augmented its chorus ill order to do justice to the chain of doublo choruses with which Handel has illustrated the story oi" Israel's deliverance from bondage. This work lias not been heard in Wellington for some fourteen years, and it should bo welcomed by musiclovers generally. A special notice to' chorus and orchestra will bo found in our advertising columns. MISSIONS 10 SEAMEN. There was a large attendance at the Missions to Seamen Institute last night, when tho usual ambulance meeting was hold. My. Mooro addressed the seamen on matters pertaining to fractures, health matters, etc. A competition held during tho evening was won by sailors from ships in port. A bright musical programme was provided by Miss Cumoiings, who was assisted by the following : — Miss Shearer, Messrs. W. Hutson, C. Colpus, S. Riggs, and L. Riggs. Misses K. Aldous and R. Cummings acted as accompanists. Tho performers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Tho annual school concert of tho Petonc State School was hel- 1 last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. Tho success, both financial and otherwise, was quite beyond the expectations of the committee in charge of the arrangements, many people being refused admittance on account of tho crowded state of tho building. The performance will, therefore, \>e repeated next week. An attractive programme was submitted, and the action songs of tfio infant children were among tho best' of all the items. The physical drill squad of tho High School also gave a meritorious display, while tho curious antics of Dr. Puff Snuff (Mr. L. Ihherwood) produced roars of laughter from tho numerous school children present. The fallowing contributed to tho programme: — Infants girls', infant hoys, high school boys, Standard 111. boys and girls, Mr. I1".I 1 ". A. Mason, Isherwood, Miss Kibblowhito. Messrs. C. Gray, C. Rattrav, F. Silver, and Miss Watt. A successful social gathering was held last evening in tho Wellington Training College, Thorndon. A large number of students and friend? assembled to bid farewell to those of their number who are leaving tho college at tho cud of the year. ' In tho course of the evening songs and recitations were contributed by members present, and complimentary speeches were delivered on tho progress ol" the institutions, Mr. W. Gray principal, presided. The formal breakingtip ceremony for students is to bo hold at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, when the work of the year will probably be reviewed. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company concluded its Wellington, season at tint Opera House lu&t night, when "Little Lord JFauntlsroy" was staged to a large house. Clover little Uaby- Watson made a success oi' tho name part, and was heartily applauded. The other members of the company wero also seen to advantage. Tho company left at noon to-day for tho West Co.ist. A complimentary smoke concert and presentation to Major .Macintosh will •tako place on Wednesday evening. At tho monthly sitting of tho S.M. Coiut at Olaki, William Fisher, James Mason, and William Miles (prohibited persons) were chaigcd, on the infornri tion of tho police, with securing liquor while prohibited Fisher was convicted, and fined 10s, in default seven dayb 1 imptisoument ; Ma;>on was fined 40s, in default fourteen days; and Miles was fined 20s, with the alternative of seven days' imprisonment.

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