ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11597, 11 March 1901, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY. The City Hall was packed in every part last Saturday night. Tho new first-part, "The Glade Scene," from the pantomime "Babes in the Wood," was staged, and evoked a loud outburst of applause on the rise of the curtain. It is a really pretty wood scene, and with the many coloured lights playing on it, presented a charming picture. The De Vella Sisters made a most successful reappearance, as did Mies Ethel Clifford, each of the items presented by them being loudly applauded. The De Vellas unique boxing act, as usual, created great interest. M:.. John Coleman appeared in a series of new items, all good and cleverly rendered. In the " Scarecrow" dance he introduced a number cf local youths, suitably attired, and the efforts ot these mannikins to copy Mr. Coleman and Miss Lome created uproarious fun. Miss Lome, in her descriptive and serio-comic items, also made a great hit. The last two nights of these artistes are announced. The Mintons' splendid clogdancing »raa, as usual, a great feature of the programme, the dancers throughout receiving continuous and genuine applause. The Leslies, Miss Nora Martin, Mr. Tom Davidson, Mr. Johnny Collins, and Mr. Charles Howard, all rendered good items. The Gonzales gave a "Pastella" dance, introducing acrobatic feats, which was a great success. | The programme will be repeated to-night. ; On Wednesday next Arnold Jarvis, an ex- | ceedingly clever juggler, Harry Gray, an orij cilia! comiquc, and the Leonard Family, acrobats and tumblers, all appea* for the first time. .

WIRTH BROTHERS' CIRCUS. Messrs. Wirth Brothers brought their Auckland season to a close on Saturday, when the fine company of artists which they have lat command gave two performances to i crowded audiences. The various performers j acquitted themselves with credit and were warmly applauded, ! ST. PATRICK'S OLD BOYS' CLUB. At the usual weekly meeting of St. Pat- ! rick's Old Roys' Club yesterday afternoon, in j St. Patrick's Hall, there was a large attendI ance, the club being honoured with the prei ser.ee ot Fathers Gregory. C.P., Hilary, C.P., i Benedict. 0.P., and Croke. The Very Rev. ; Father W. H. Cocoran, chaplain, presided. i Mr. J. Duffin, on l>ehalt of the member.,. ! welcomed the rev. fathers. Mr. J. Ford read an address. Light refreshments were handed round, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. IAKAPUNA PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH-SCHOOL. . Tho fourth Sunday-school anniversary seri vice 01 the above was held yesterda> after- ! noon, when the Lake Hall was filled by a \ large congregation. A choir of some 60 boys and girls, assisted by an efficient orchestra, sang the anniversary hymns with sweetness and expression, Mrs. Bradstreet conducting, and accompanying the singers on the harmonium. The Rev. R. Ferguson preached a children's sermon on "The Union Jack:';, telling all about St. George's Cross, St. Andrew's, and St. Patrick's, and bringing all to bear on the "Gospel Banner." The school has had a most successful year, and never was; in a state ot more efficiency and promise ; .than at the' present time. The Rev. R. Fer- ; guson thanked all the nerlormers. and espe- ;■; cially complimented Mrs. Bradstreet, to l/whose enthusiasm and aid much of the anm-' ? versary b success is due. ' ' ' •