ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mataura Ensign, 22 July 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ERNEST DRAKE CONCERT,

Though, the weather last night was cold and cheerless enough to keep the most ardent devotees of music at their firesides, the announcement that Mr Ernest Drake (the noted Dunedin tenor), agisted by Aliss M. a belie E:(piihuit, whose very lino contralto voice has won her a high regard on the concert platform right throughout the Dominion, and other artists of note, was sufficient, inducement to attract an audience of amide proportions to the Princes "1 hcatre. An exceptionally attractive programme had been prepared bv Mr I'.. Hey wood, F.H.C.0., the talented organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin, and that it was thoroughly appreciated was demonstrated by the very pronounced aoplause which greeted the. efforts of each periormer, who.-e return was demanded on each o, c a-ion. Though Mr Drake had previously appeared before a local audience ho was on th.it occasion suffering from a severe cold, but last night his line voice was heard to the best advantage. This remarkable voting artist is possessed of a voice of unusual sweetness and volume, his notes being clear and pure and of woiulcrlul range, while his enunciation appeared perfect. His most popular renderings were his concluding number, "An livening Song'' (Bhiementhal.l and its encore number, " 1 Hear You Calling Me," "Bonny Mary of Argyle," winch was pung as an encore, to "Lend Me i our Aid'' (from "The Queen of Shoba," (foiinod), and for which his reappearance was demanded; and Newton's duet "In the Springtime,'' with -Mi.-.s Es<|iiil;,nt. Mr Drake's other contributions were ,(«) "I will Await Thee" (C'onnigsby), and (h) "Invictui" (Huhu), and a duet "A .Night in Venice" (Lnnc.iiiton) with Miss Mary Mitchell, L.A.1?., who is the possessor of a rich soprano voice. Miss i\s.uiilant rendered Allitsen's "There is a Land," and Scliira's "Somiai," he- orbits contralto voice bciii" !.. uch advaut.,„e on ( !• m<' : !>;c>. Mitchell's tl .iit'"b."ii.ii «.••-. the Heart ~ •.,.." l ! ■••!- and "April Miss Jreue ■i, ~• little ay- ,: .1 v, )>.. \ :•■ a . ■; i >: ,'nncr in l;c I'Ulli'iK;. ■■'•ii. '«.': s , i ItitC fal>- I ,'■<.„ ■■■ •"In a. «' grac"!nl and ,'i, ,'■,.,'. ~.■, ~ i ,|' her musical ..:.'-':ce. ' ■!!.,-• Com.- '' < i'ressj .Man." and ' . l.iit'c >' .room,

1,,. . v ' I'h,. ... . ■ inimenls "ere very :ii ,U . .■,i,;,.t,.,| ' or H-'Mi.iod, who in adiiili..., •.:; e .loi.-!. Intel prot.UHin ,;i ' j\i o > solos, "Soiiau i'' ; . : ;„ : ih.iveiil, "Tai.iiileUo ■•J i' 'i ami "Val.se in F" (own eonipany will ai'iiear at the .atiitural Hall, Maiaura, to-nior-,ow evening where it can he a.s-urcd of a hearty welcome.

"THE ROSARY."

"The Uosary"' will make its appearance at tin. Yho-ilre. lioyal on Friday evening next. The play is by (!corgo Wiilougbby, fjmil.'d, and K. .1. Carroll (in coniuiK lion) and will be presented by a iir.st-class American company, which ha'- 1 - been brought in it.' eiitirety !o produce in this country wlnt it has been olnyitig for years in other clinics. "I'lie Uusury" is a play ol deep human interest and is- founded on the ciuljleai oi purity. Few acton- have won for themselves a nioro eiivmb'o reputation on the stage than Mr Harrington Reynolds, who wi'l appear in

"The Koisary." His position has teen gained after years of conscientious study and not by any incoiisvtont or meteoric flights trom obeurilv to stardom, a.s is so common in the theatre nowadays. To the earl of Father Kelly Mr Kevnoldt* livings the physical and mental qualifications, that make him particularly adapted to the part. IT will be admirably snnpirlr.l by M';-.:■■ Jessie Arnold, one ol Ameriea'.s foremost aelres.-e.s, who will play tho jxirt of the twins; Mr Albert Mrviovem. Mr Walter Fenner, Mr tleorjie Nolan l.eary, Air I'r.u! Hvron and .M%s-es Craei' Keadiny; and T.thel Kldred. All of these ladies and gentlemen were eniitiW'tl i'l "'l'll l ' H<: v n'y's'' orioiual I'roduction, so they will give an excellent account, of themselves at (oire. Far the comfort of ratron.s the theatre- will be steam-heated. The box plan is now open at Straus" and no extra charge i.s made far Day sale tickets may be obtained at Steams' on Friday next.

CONCERT AT P/!ATAUr?A

The lOrnx-st Drake Concert Party will visit >Y.-ataura tn-nioiro'.v ('1 bur,-.lay), when an exceedingly attractive •: (in. fit will he pivo'i in the Hortii.iltural Hall. 'l'liis remarkably fine concert party, whose is far nhove.thr avri-ai.'.e, has met with unbounded succe:::; during the prtvont tour el the South Island. The company con-sists of -Mr Krncxi Draka <Xew repi-. :-<»n t:il ivitoner, who will leave immediately after this tour to fill an important engagement in Australia). Miss Mahello KsC|<iilant (who is undoubtedly the fin-e.it contralto in the Dominion), Mi;-s Marv MiHiell. 1i.A.11. ion- ofDmi-diii':; test sopranos), Miss Irene Heywood <;he charming; little actress, who meet: with <:;iT-.-:t applause uherever she appeal--), and Mr K. llevr.'eol. I'MU'.O.. 1-Ylh-,-, of the Koyal College of Urn-mists, London, pianist and ao.-ompanist.

CARNIVAL OUEEM ELECTION

The attendance nt the w-ial held i-.i Ihe Theatre Hoyal last evening fi:,-- lie purpose of fmiiieriiis; .Miss Marlin's candidature I'or roe;al honors ,-m. ih,I'orthconiiii;; "Carnival Queen election was to a lan:-,- extent afi'c-te-l bv Hie inclement weather. An enjoyable time however, was suent by those who vcuiored cut. Mr' 10. Xiiiil'i made a iai>ablc M.{'.. and excellent iiill-sic was sll|tpiied by Caeiiiedy'x orchestra. 'During the evening a dainty supper was dispensed.

PRINCESS THEATRE

'Din fc'diul aii'l lin:i! scroi'iiliif; of ilic ciiituhl, |):-:i!',r:iiiii!ic :>: ill;. I'iiiiccv, Tlic:iti->! ln-iiii:!iL rmiiiM'isii;. a very line .-election >p|' dninias, M'i::iic.s jimi cum die ■;. iiiehiiliie.; llie |i;iiL;ci:';i-'ly .l.ip.in.'se nhi.v, 'The Until „| (Mmii-ii X;\|\, M inn! a iiH-'.im.-tUlo M.mly of l:iml 'ci'iicry, which should revive memories of lining ,'n tlie niindi; oi ii!:;:iy of the rttnlieiieo.

THEATRE ROYAL.

'Clio ciirrcnt pi'ej'ni.imie of the preurii'iiiry of the K.iya! St in,!:, r< l Pictures will lie I'miilK' ■;;-reened -,t the The.i aire HS\:\\ 10-tiiir.tii. Tin- ■-,-rii"s which 1 (Mit'tir'ii'j an attractive liiid<.;<-1. <.f iiiic;, { production entitled "The I minders," | 'h'Hilii -.1 -I !),.- mi-.ed liy iialrmi;, „|' the I "movies.''