AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 12602, 6 September 1905, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

ALHAMBRA THEATRE. This week is proving a more than ordinarily good one for Fuller's Entertainers. Starting on Saturday evening with the house of the year, Monday night saw a very large audience seated, and last evening the attendance was again excellent. The programme is a varied one, and deserves patronage. Prince Olrac, in his fire-eating display, the Stewart Trio in their exceedingly clever musical act, James Opie in baritone numbers, Will Stevens, Ted Anderson, and Bob Lloyd in oomic items, and the Diamond Duo, Misses Leslie, Mnrry, and Laurie, all contribute materially to the enjoyable entertainment, which will be presented again this evening. 'THE MAGISTRATE.' A reminder is given. that the performance by amateurs under the guidance of Miss Leech in aid of the Hospital Extension Fund takes place at the Princess to-night. The comedy The Magistrate,' which was a signal success when introduced to Dnneddnites some years ago by the Brough-Bouci-canlt Company, has not been staged here for a considerable time. Nothing is likely to be wanting in the way of stage appointments, and private report speaks favorably concerning the principals engaged. CONCERT AT THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. Last evening another very pleasant musical evening was given to the inmates of the Benevolent Institution at Caversham hy the members and friends of the Rescue Lodge, 1.0. G.T., and was the means of again drawing a large crowd of inmates and outsiders. The meeting was presided over by Bro. A, Thomas, C.T. A feature of the proceed ings was an address by Mr P. Hilliter, consisting mainly of advice on the temperance question. The speaker urged those present to " strike out the top line " for the children's sake, and said he was speaking to an audience capable of judging and testing whether what he said was right or wrong. Drink was the greatest curse to the rising generation of onr fair land. He held that the liquor 'traffic was robbing the young of their opportunities in life, as the money that Bhould be spent on educating them and fitting them for the battle of life was often spent on drink by the parents. He urged all present to vote No-license at the coming election. The following contributed to the programme : —Pianoforte selections, Miss Steadman and Mr Berry; songs— Master Jaeobson, Mersws Johnrton (a series of coinio sketches), Firkin, Harman, and Miss Burrows; duets—Misses Viney and Bnrk, Misf»es B. and S. Hodge, Miss Coombs and Mr Breach; recitation, Miss V. Cook; and bagpipe music by Mr M'Donald. The programme was much appreciated by the aged listeners, who seem to look forward to these monthly gatherings with much pleasure. The accompanists were Mrs Jaeobson and Mass Wentworth (piano) and Mr Hodge (organ). The proceedings closed with the National Anthem. THE WATKIN MILLS FESTIVAL. The final rehearsal of ' Elijah,' which was held last evening, went from start to finish in a most satisfactoiy manner, showing that both chorus and orchestra have paid strict attention to their parts. Tonight the final rehearsal of 'The Rose Maiden,' which is to be given on Monday evening nest; will take place. The famous song cycle 'The Daisy Chain,' by Liza Lohmann, to be eiven at the first concert of the season in His Majesty's Theatre tomorrow evening, should attract a largo attendance, as it is the first time a work of this kind has been given in Dunedin. An Australian contemporary speaks of it in the following terms:—"ln it the quartet immediately proved themselves to be at one, and about as excellent a combination as could well be chosen. The four singers take their places on the stage and go through tho music allotted them individually or collectively. ' The Daisy Chain' is a peep into the nursery; a glimpse of happy childhood; and it was exceedingly ftmn-y to hear and see adults revelling in acts of infancy. The audience laughed as though witnessing a comedy, especially when Mr Mills sang 'Mustard and cress.' Song cycles'are likely to boom after this, surely."- The booking at the Dresden still continues to be all that can be desired, and it is safo to predict that the festival will be successful from ev«ry point of view.

At the monthly meeting of the Dunedin French Club, held lart evening, about forty members being present, an admirable paper was contributed by Miaa L. Fenwick, M. A., on 'Cyrano De Bergerac,' and scenes from this play of Rostand were' read by Miss Fenwick and Mr A. Fels. Mr A. Wilson, in his usual happy style, introduced readings by several members from 'L'Avocat Patelin.' Mr Pels read an article on V:ctorien Sardou and his debut as a dramatist. A vote of thanks, moved by M. Decleene, closed the meeting. Classes are in course of formation for the study of classical and modern works.