ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 77, 2 April 1910, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"PETER PAN." Evidently Wellington playgoers have taken "Peter Pan" in "tho right spirit" — a matter upon which the management in its introductory note was apparently much in earnest. The play still continues to be regarded as a delightful allegory, at any rate so it appeared last evening. The theatre was again crowded, and there was a surprising number of juveniles in the houso, notwithstanding that afternoon performances have been arranged for their benefit. To tho little ones the play was evidently the thing, and they manifestly enjoyed it last evening ; to them it seemed the curtain fell too 6oon. To the grown-ups, who were able or ought to have been able to discern the author's intention as the story is unfolded, "Peter Pan" -appeared to bo most welcome and refreshing. Applause was frequent, and unquestionably sincere. "Peter Pan" will be repeated this evening and during all next week. THEATRE ROYAL. There was a large audience present at the Theatre Eoyal last evening, whin the enjoyablo vaudeville programme wr.s repeated. On Monday evening the management promises a change of iu-ms. Several novelty items will be intr rimed, including the reappearance of The Crottons, ana first appearance of Parker, described as one who "defies all handcuffs and fetters." KING'S THEATRE. The instructive and entertaining programme of moving pictures now being shown at the King's Theatre "attracted another large attendance last evening. Tho films are most realistically reproduced, notably one entitled "The Heroine of Maf eking," depicting scenes in the Boer war. This fine picture invariably arouses the enthusiasm of tho audience. Other views afforded the audience an insight into the works of a marble quarry, and also showed them the picturesque groves of a coconut plantation and the majesty of tho Engandine Peaks in Switzerland. There is also an especially good series of humorous pictures. The fine incidental music supplied by tho orchestra is a distinct addition to the evening's enjoyment. There will be the usual programme this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This week's programme at His Majesty's Theatre is bright and varied, and interesting throughout. The travel pictures are exceptionally good, and the humour of the comic films is of a dVisant and decidedly original description, and the evening's entertainment is of the best. A matinee is being hpld this afternoon, and the programme will be repeated to-night. STAR PICTURES. Thero was a numerous audienco at St. Thomasjs Hall last night, and tho programme of Star Pictures was much appreciated. The pictures will be shown again to-night. EASTER CARNIVAL. Excellent business was done last night at tho Easter Carnival, which is being held in the Sydney-street schoolroom, and the dancing by- Miss Putnam's pupils was greatly appreciated by the largo number of visitors during tho evening. The prizes so far, in connection with the various stalls, have been won by tho following: — "Challenger" stall: Theatre bag, Lena Topaki; doll's cradle, Susio Collier ; bag, Ivy Armstrong ; pillow-shams. Mrs. 0. V. Ellis ; doll's bed, A. Caulfield. "Encounter" stall : Two silver-mounted vases, Bennio Fuller; set silver Bpoons, Mrs. E. Gibb; box chocolates, P. E. Baldwin ; umbrella, Miss O'Malley. "Powerful" stall : Table centre, Miss Whittoker. "Amokura" stall: Cako, R. M'Kay. A matineo for children is being held this afternoon, tho entertainment being provided by Professor Stu&rt Brown, and a special programme ha« been arranged for this evening. THE LIEDERTAFEL. The Wellington Liedertafel, which has given so many pleasant evenings in the past, announces that the first concert of it* seventeenth season will be given in the Town Hall (Concert- Chamber), on Thursday next. Tho concert will be a public one, in aid of tho funds of tho Liedertafel. ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital will bo given in the Town Hall this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, by tho city organist. Tho overture to "Tonnhaaser' (Wagner), tho gavotte "Mignon" (Ihomas), and 'At Evening," an idyll by Dudley Buck, are among tho more interesting items of the programme that is to be presented. MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. Ambulance matters were discussed at the Missions to Seam«n Institute last night before a large audience. Mr. Jas. Moore, the missioncr, gave a demonstration showing how to treat burns, cuts, dislocated shoulders, etc. Competitions in connection with ambulance work were held, and won by sailors from ships in port. During the evening a musical programme was provided, tho following contributing items : — Pianoforte solo, Mr. Proctor; comic song, Mr. Proctor; cornet solo, Mr. Christie ; song, Master Christie ; 'cello solo, Mr. C. Proctor. Miss Christie and Mr. Proctor acted as accompanists. Mr. Harold Aehton, manager of the "Peter Pan" Company, left for Sjdney by tho Ulimaroa yesterday evening. Mr. Bert Roylo will take over the duties of manager of the company, and Mr. Geo. Portus will art as advanco representative for the New Zealand tour. The Wellington City Military Band will play a programme of music in the Newtown Park to-morrow afternoon. As will be seen from the advertisement in this issue an attractive programme has been arranged. The art union lately promoted by St. Patrick's Conference ot Society of St. , Vincent de Paul will be drawn at a concert, to be given under the auspices of the society, at the Bailors' Ueit on Monday evening.