MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11060, 11 May 1899, Page 6

MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE GAIETY COMPANY. THE change of programme at the City Hal attracted another large attendance last eyeding, and the members of the Gaiety Specialty Company again succeeded in delighting the onlookers with their amusing songs, mirthprovoking sketches, and funny sayings and doings. Mr. Tom Edwards, in his original sketch, " The Hottentot," met a hearty recaption, and the sisters Howards, who have already won their way into the hearts of loot-■, theatregoers, were highly successful in tieif 1 terpsichorean duets, "Everything in thei Garden's Lovely" and "In Town;" while the versatile pair, Mr. Chae. Failing and Mia Georgio Devoe, who seemed to have a neverending repertoire,'wero again and again'recalled. Mr. Walter Rivers was in capital: voico, .-nd his contributions. " The Brave Old: Guard" and " The Tar's Farewell," earned him a. mist emphatic recall. Zobetta, lb two-headed four-legged nondescript, in his eccentric sing and dance, created nrach laughter. Miss Daisy Chard showed that she had lost none of her popularity, both her items, " All of Us" and " Ma, Our Best One," being redemanded. and Miss J!. C. Dnwill danced the "Polish Bell Dance" in a most pleasing manner. A very enjoyable eveninj concluded with the faroe " The Fellow thai Looks Like Me," in which the inimitable Faniug was the central figure.

HENRY'S DRAMATIC SEASON. ' Tho Henry Dramatic Company's advanrt agent, Mr. Andrew Hodge, arrived yesterday to make arrangements for tile opening of the company 011 Saturday. May 20. to their most, successful drama, the "Shamrock and Thistle." Since their appearance in Auckland in October last, Mr. Henry and his conpanv have toured the whole of New Zealand with undoubted success, and their short season of seven nights in Auckland will It looked forward to by many who saw the company on their first visit here. Bei'dei the " Shamrock and Thistle," Ouitla'a "Under Two Flags," a now and original London drama, " Blind Justice," will be staged, and the season will close with one of the latest Adelphi successes, a melodrama entitled "True Metal." "s(s

AVAR EXHIBITION' COMPANY. ,£%, Last evening the War Exhibition Compat)J gave a most enjoyable ard interesting MB*.,matographic entertainment, in the presence; of a large audience at the l'onsonby Hall. The subjects of the living pictures, depicting scenes in the recent Spanish-American war,', were very realistic, and were admirably *}' plained by'the manager, Mr. F. W. Rocs,: who briefly, but forcibly, introduced tts points of interest in each picture to ® audientce. The frequent and hearty a» r lilause rendered during the evening testified; as to the audience's appreciation of the entertainment. Tc-ni>jht the company give M entertainment- in the Devouport Public Hall ♦ vs| LIMELIGHT LECTURE. The Church of Christ. West-street. Newton, was well filled last night by a delighted audience. the occasion being the second limelight lecture of the season, ""entitled " The Crnsa; ders." delivered by Mr. G. Aldridge.: W lecturer very ably described the difficulties with which the " Knights of the Cross" had to contend, and the hopes with which the? were inspired. A magnificent series of lirne* light views, illustrating the lecture were a® much admired. ' .l.'tefl

ST. JOHN'S WESLEY AX CHURCH, i • Thx) annual festival at St. Join's Ctarcb, Ponsonby, was held last evening, and m in the nature of a welcome to the lie pastor (the Rev. W. Ready I. There was. s crowded attendance, and the peoylo tad " be served in two relays .11 the bohoolroofl* The following ladies presided at the tables; —Mesdamos Bettuny, Harlburt, Horsier.; Garland. Hamilton, Walker. A. Tliorne. Ewun, Moir, Misses Bakwell, Cooke, jg; Thome. At tho ofter public meeting '-I 'H church, the Rev. W. J. Williams preaW; in the absence 01' Dr. A. 0. Knight, who call.; 1 away professionally Tho church*";, crowded. The church report was read M Mr. Joynt, society steward, and it shop!; that a considerable amount of work'"?"/ boon done by the various organisations ®!, tho church, namely, the C.E. Society, f 5 ?? of Hope. Ladies' Guild, .Sunday-sell* choir, gymnasium, etc. A native teacw was supported in New Guinea bv the 1% deavourers. The Sunday-school was WPS sented by 300 scholars, and 27 teachers W».. officers. The new pastor dir. Ready)'*?}! welcomed by Mr. J. H. Joynt, on behalf « ! the congregation. The treasurer's KP. 0 ?, was mad by Mr. A. Thome, and showed® there was in hand last rear £12 ss. 3d; 3. , come for year, £228 83 sd; total. .*2' ;! 13s lOd; expenditure. £230 17s lid; deficient : on the year, £2 9s 6d; balance to credit, *; | 15s lid. n 'he following excellent program®' j was gone through with great acceptance' Solo and chorus, " Seek ye tho Lord," »r> Ferriday and choir; song, " All through if Night," Mrs. J, W. Stewart, who also saw "Tho River of Years;" harmonium sol® "All Grazie" and "Non pin Andrea, 15 J. P. Hootonj solo, "Consider the Lui e * Mr. J. Ferriday. who also sang " Walt <» • Angela;" duet, "There is a Blessed Ho««v Misses Tonkin and Allen; song. "NazaiW Mr. Wilfred banning (gold medallist); S0I T "The Soul's Awakening," Miss Alice Bub® .j who also sang "I will Give vou Beychorus, "How Lovely aro the Messenger.': choir; song, "Sunshine and Rain.'' Allen; quartette, "Cast Thv Burden, M®3-; Itimmer and Butler. Messrs. Ferriday a J" Forbes; "Gloria, 12th Mass," choir. « Horsley acted as .conductor. During.B; interval the Rev. Mr. Ready, in a W humorous speech, thanked the churcu the hearty welcome which lie had recem: not only from St. John's, but in tho ot £! branches of the. circuit. He was sorry ffi; Knight was unable to be present to owing to medical duty. They had been® low passengers from England together, -"ft. he. was a delightful shipmate. The Bo;-. Best moved a vote of thanks to thel Wfe man, tho ladies who presided at the Jjg- , tables, and tho musical friends, which carted by acclapjation.