ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 23, 28 January 1908, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

«_>. ■ ■ FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. The programme at the Theatre Royal drew a big crowd last evening. In addition to those artists who contributed on Saturday night were Harry Salmon and Miss Ida Chester, who made their reappeaTance and gave a. sketch entitled j "Matrimonial Differences. ' Shaw's coin ! manipulating was much appreciated. The same programme will be repeated tonight. ! THE ROYAL PICTURES. Tho interesting series oi pictures being shown at His Majesty's Theatre continue to attract good houses. A film depicting the running of the English Derby is a very good one. The programme will be Tepeuted to-night. POLLARD'S COMPANY. Another appreciative audience assented at the Opera House last ovening to witness the reproduction of tho "Isle of Bong Bong" by tho Pollard's Juvenile Opera Company. The piece was produced for the first time* in Australasia on Saturday evening, and last night's performance was witnessed with just tho same enthusiasm as on the occasion of tho first night. The music is specially attractive, and combined with the clever acting of the children, and the undoubted merits of the piece, produced an e\ening'g pleasant entertainment. The performance will bo repeated this evening and following nights. WONDERLAND. People still continue to be attracted to Wonderland. A change of programme has been decided upon. Hitherto the pleasure resort has been open both afternoon and evening, but it is now announced that ifc will still continue to bo open every evening, but will only be open in the afternoon on Saturday and 'Wednesday. A concert organised by 'Mr. A. S. Ballanre was given at the Sailors' Rest last night, ?nd was attended by a crowded and enthusiastic audience of sailors, amongst whom were a largo number belonging to tho various vessels. of the squadron now in haibour. Tho following ladies and gentlemen took part: — Misso3 Newton arid Hunt, Messrs. A. S. Ballance, Newton, Carr, Blundell, W. "Rowell, Uunt, and Watts. Each item on the long programme was heartily encored. At the clore tho superintendent (Mr. Wearn) moved a vote of thanks, which was carried amid cheering. Another of the enjoyable open-air concerts which ate given at Day's Bay is arranged for to-morrow evening. An extensive musical programme has been prepared, and the grounds will be prettily illuminated with lanterns. The various side shows, and tho water chute will be in working order. The s.s. Duchess is timed to leave tho Ferry Wharf at 8, returning at 10 o'clock.