ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11685, 21 June 1901, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY.

Thf.BE was a large attendance at the City Hall la.-1. night, when the excellent programme by the clever members comprising Dix's Gaiety Company was received with pronounced enthusiasm. Miss Irene Franklin, who appears for two mere nights only, quite captivated the house by her original singing, and although she sang four numbers she was called again and again, and finally had to repeat the last verse of "The Golden Gates" before beinj permitted to retire. To-morrow evening there will be a complete change of programme, when the Tylers will present for the first time in New Zealand a new gymnastic act, introducing intepid flights through mid-air. To-morrow evening will also bs the occasion of the la.st appearance here of Miss Irene Franklin. On Monday next Miss Emmie Owen, soubretle singer and dancer, from the Savoy Theatre, London, will make her first appearance in New Zealand. MISS JUDSON'S PIANO RECITALS. At the Choral Hall last night Miss Dora Jiic'lson gave the second of her series of pianoforte recitals. There was a very fair attendance, and the programme submitted wa;. we'd receive', Mi.-- Judion has seldom plajved better, to.i she was using a very fine instrument—a Bechsteiu grand—so that her contributions were most cniovabl*. and quite den-nod the applause thoy'evokod. In'the nrs-4 per: of the programme Bach's Italian concerto (a.'lcgro), Chopin's prelude in 15 minor, and Albantisi's "Pa Sercnata" were bracketed, and cacti of these charming pieces was beautifully rendered with admirable feeling. Her execution of Tiohidkowsky's " nidations on the Theme in F" was the work of a talented musicitn, and later on -he was equally successful in Chopin's " Nocturne in F sharp" aod "Vivace Brillanui," and the Paganini-Liszt "Study in K." Miss Juclson was not only recalled on more than one occasion, but was the recijwent of a bouquet. Miss Annie Taylor contributed two urolty songs—Robandi's Alia btoba . CoufidonU" and Blumonthal's "The Requital"--which were sung with much taste, and gained her encores." Two quartettes by Dr. Cox ;uid Hen- Krauteor violins) Mr. J. Wallet (viol*), and Judge l'xigw (cello) were much appreciated, and a quintette for the piano and strings by the same pon'onnera and Miss Judson was a popular ]tem. Mr. J. Mitchell, who also assisted in the programme, gave "Tho Flying Dutchman" (Parry). BEBESFOIID STREET CHURCH KXTERTAIXMEXT. Another of the entertainments which the parishioners of the Beresford-street Congregational Church have decided to give every Thursday evening was given last night. There was a large and appreciative audience present. Tho Rev. Mr. Wilkins occupied the chair. After a short addrcw had })«cti delivered by Mr. George Fovvlds, M.lF*'., Mr. .Sidney Cousins sang " (Ira Pro Nobis" '(Piccolominij and "There is a Green Hill" (Gounod). Mr. John McDougall's orchestra played with taste- several selections during the evening. ° NEW ZEALAND NATIVES' ASSOCIATION. There were about 50 couples present at the social gathering held in St. George's Hall, Newton, last night, under the auspices of the New Zealand Natives' Association. Dancing, which formed the principal item on the programme, was entered into with spirit to music provided bv Willott's Brass Band. Messrs. W. Dye, R. Hallon, and P. J. Cain were the directors of ceremonies, and the arrangements, which were most complete, were carried out by a strong committee, of whom Mr. P. J. Cain was secretary. NEWTON SCHOOLS COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of tho Newton Schools Committee was held in tho Newton East school on Wednesday evening- last. Preen! : Messrs. J. Rosscr (chairman), G. Knight (treasurer), .1. Peak, .1. M. White, .1. IX (low, (I. J. Garland, R. James, and T. W. Freeman. Mr. George Baildon forwarded an apology for his absence. The low. Mr. Isaacs, of the Educational Department, visited the Newton East school last month, devoting much attention to the infant department of the school, and expressing himself well pleased with tho management of the school, recommending that application be made for provisional recognition for the Iciuderj-arten work of the school, eonsisthur of block I 1 [.Kg. stick-laying, and jvper I'oldiie.:. The roll number of fhe school for the month of May was .761-, and the uvorngo a.ttendsuco 673.8. Letters were received from tho Board of Education, stating, in reply to the committee's letter regarding the overcrowded state, of the infant department, of the Newton West school, that the inspector has been asked to report concerning it: and that, regarding tho erection of a school building at Eden Terrace, that the Board has no funds at present, available for building the proposed school. The committee spoke of the great need there was for a school in the Eden Terrace district, j and the loug delay in providing it, and dej ferred further consideration of the question : to the next meeting.