ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12271, 15 May 1903, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

That threatening weather conditions affect Auckland amusement-seekers but little when anything first-class is to bo seen was again demonstrated last evening, when His Majesty's Theatre was crowded in all parts to witness the production of " Sweet Nell of Old Drury" by Mr. George Musgrove's Company. Needless to say, Miss Nellie Stewart's characterisation of Nell Gwynne won for that brilliant and gifted actress the highest measure of approval from the audience. Other members of the company also claimed their full meed of praise, and altogether the performance was clearly one that delighted those present. To-night His Excellency the Governor and Lady Ranfurly will witness the production of Paul Kester's famous comedy drama. OPERA HOUSE. Continued interest is shown in Mr. Wm. Anderson's Dramatic Company's season at the Opera House, another large audience witnessing last night's production of "Night Birds of London." The piece received an admirable interpretation, and thoroughly pleased the spectators. It will be produced to-night for the last time, and the season closes to-morrow night with the presentation of the melodrama, "The World Against Her."

EPSOM ROAD BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, the 12th inst. Present: Messrs. Bloomfield, Edgerley, McDonald, and Woprail. Mr. Bloomfield was unanimously elected chairman for the ensuing year. A letter ; was received from Messrs. Thomson, Ellingham, Luckie, and Henry, requesting that the road on the north-western frontage of their properties be formed and made. The matter was referred to a committee to report, as also a request by Mrs. Heather with reference to the obstruction to the steps leading to the mountain. A letter was received from Mr. Granger, requesting that a gas lamp be erected at the western side of King Edward's Avenue, the residents contributing the cost of erection if the Board will maintain the lighting. Resolved that the request be granted. The secretary of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board forwarded a formal' demand for payment of £191 3s lOd, being the amount of levy for the year. Mr. Jones applied for permission to lay water pipes on Coronation and Empress Roads. Resolved that the request bo granted. Complaints having been received that persons were in the habit of riding and driving on the footpaths of the district, it was resolved that legal proceedings be taken against all such offenders.

ONEHUNGA MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Grafton Road Methodist schoolroom was crowded last night to hear the cantata ~ he Wreck of the Argosy," rendered by the Onehunga Musical Societv. Misses M Taylor and S. Allen and Messrs. Wm. Aspinall, E. Bellingham, and H. V. Burton were the soloists, and all rendered their parts excellently. The chorus, under Mr. E. J. Gatland, showed evidence of careful training and the cantata went splendidly from start to finish At the close a vote of thanks was tendered to the soloists and members of the society for the entertainment provided by them.

CONCERT AT PONSONBY, A very successful concert in aid of the Sacred Heart Presbytery fund was held in the Ponsonby Hall last evening. There was a good attendance, and an interesting vocal and instrumental programme, in which a large number of performers took part, was very effectively rendered. Those taking part in the concert included the Rev. Dr. E"-an Mrs. Ralph, Mrs. Collins, Miss B. Tole, Miss M. Knight, Miss Ralph, Miss Marie Ralph, Mr. Ralph, Mr. P. B. Darby, and Masters G. and W. Ralph.