ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 12881, 2 August 1906, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FUIXBRS- EWTEBTAINEES. At 10.30 an appreciative audience were pouring out of the Alhambra Theatre after witnessing an excellent programme. Mdme Lydia Yeomans Titus made her last appearance in Dunedin, and was accorded a great send-off. This evening a youth, billed as “MarveHous Syd,” fills the gap. There are many other interesting acts, such as that, for example, supplied by Bernard’s dogs, the Bernards, Sam Wilson, and many others. On Saturday the well-known Bovis brothers make their appearance. HIS MAJESTY’S. He draw of Edison’s pictures is still strong. Last night there was a large and appreciative audience. The funny pictures made everybody laugh, and the fact pictures made everybody interested, and everybody seemed to like all the pictures, which will be on view again this evening. CONCERT AT ST. CLAIR. The residents of St. Clair and. the surrounding districts liberally patronised the concert given in the gymnasium last night in aid of the St. Clair Ladies’ Guild, and the programme submitted was thoroughly enjoyed, the items including several of exceptional merit, and all meeting with a large measure of appreciation. Mrs R. Hudson had a most cordial reception, and, being in splendid voice, her singing in each part was a great treat. • Mrs H. C. Campbell’s pianoforte playing also commanded the hearty appreciation of the audience, her solo in the first part being a most musicianly performance and the able accompanying work throughout the evening one of the distinctive features of the concert, Mrs Wakefield Holmes, singing with her customary care, was rewarded by loud applause. The solo by Mr Meiitus likewise claims special mention as a sound and pleasing exposition of violin work. Mr Sal mend could not appear, having been called out of town, but an efficient substitute appeared in Mr James Armstrong, who was in good voice. Mr H. B. Austing also had to bo apologised for—he had hurt his hand and could not play the flute. His place on the programme was taken b- Mr J. T. Prain. The other performers, all of whom secured a grateful nearing, were the Misses Jolly (pianoforte duet), Mr Lindley (recitation), Mr Aimers (recitations), Mr Blandford (musical sketch), Mr Thomson (song), Mr Irvine (monologue), and Messrs Thomson, Alexander, Reas, and Armstrong as a vocal quartet. On the motion of the Rev. A. Hodge a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to all wlio had helped to make the concert a success. DEBATE. In connection with the King street Congregational Church Mutual Improvement Society, a debate was held on Tuesday evening, the subject being ‘Are we too fond of sport ?’ The following speakers took part;— For affirmative—Mr A. Bernard (leader), Mis? Chadwick, Miss B. Dryden, and Mr E. Johnston; for negative— Air S. Mmm (leader), Miss B. Dry den (Duke street), Miss Cousins, and Mr Tuffen. The debate proved most interesting, and at the close of a hard tussle the negative were declared winners by the narrow margin of one vote. The president (Rev. 6. Heighway), in a few appropriate remarks, made reference to the splendid efforts of the speakers, who, with the exception of two, had that night appeared for the first time in public debate.

A successful concert was given last evening in the South Dunedin Town Hall by the scholars of St. Peter’s and the Forbury branch Sunday Schools. The programme, which was an excellent one, consisted of pianoforte soli by Misses Stoneham and Glasse, violin an<| piccolo duet by Masters J. and J, Ferguson (encored), a Highland fling by Miss G. Ley land (encored, the music for which was played on the bagpipes by Mr M'Kechnie), the whole concluding with two plays entitled ‘Snowwhite’ and ‘Lacks,’ The various characters in each play were well sustained, and reflected great credit on to© performers and their teachers. The chairman (Canon Bryan King) explained that the concert was given by. the children in aid of the reduction of the debt on the parish church. The sale of work which is being held by the Anglican Church at Ravensbourne was opened yesterday by the Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, vicar. Sister Ernestine (deaconess, from the Church Mission House) and Mr H. C. R. Blathwayt (Selwyn College student for the district) were also present. The ladies of the church are to be congratulated on the good display in the several stalls, these being under the management of Mis C. George and Mrs Hawcridge. The different stallholders are: Guild and fancy, Mrs Gale; Children’s Guild stall, Mrs Holland, Miss Reynell; sweetmeats and miscellaneous, Misses Morgan and Port man ; refreshment stall, Mr Kellett, Misses Gallon (2), L. George, N. George; parcel table, Miss Manson; the dip, Misses R, Gale, D. George. In the evening there was a large attendance, and the programme, which was under the management of the mayor (Mr Moller), was thoroughly appreciated. The following items were rendered:—Pianoforte solo. Miss C. Dunsford; song (‘Daffodil days’), Miss Ethel Bentham; recitation, Miss C. Dimsford; song (‘Vanity’), Mr Bridger; song (‘My gentle child’), Miss Nan Gonrley. A comedietta, ‘ Such is Fame,’ was played, the parts being taken by Misses Culverwell’ Lorie, Ida Lone, and Dnnsford. The sale of work will be continued this evening, when the All Saints’ Dramatic Chib will give a performance.

The Forbury Club entertained over a dozen members of the Taranaki football team on Monday evening. On behalf of the dub Mr Henderson welcomed the visitors. Songs were given by Messrs W. Johnson, Young, Mynott, Hargreaves, Lyons, Hardy, Grover, P. Sheehan, and S Casey Mr Mynott responded on behalf of the visitors, and gSY-© a. Maori song. A pleasant two hoars were spent at the Mornington Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday evening* when an entertainment was provided by the. members of the Young Men’s Club. The Rev. W. Soorgie occupied the chair. After, some enjoyable singing, in which the Band of Hope children took the principal part, a variety and negro minstrel show was given by the youn - men of the dab. The farce ‘A Barber’s Shop and Shaving ’ caused roars of laughter. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss Lean, who acted as accompanist.