ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12303, 22 June 1903, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

*». . HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. fzi{ |:''Jfssßß was again e lavge audience at His Jtfajestj-'s Theatre on Saturday night, when ■Jir. J. 0. .Williamson's talented company repeated the laughable farce, "Are You A Jfasou?" with complete success. To=muVrow (Tuesday) night will be a ViCe-regal command night, the performance taking place jnthe presence of His Excellency the Governor (Lord Raniurly) and the Countess of Banfurly. As this will in all probability be 4 Lady Ranfurly s last visit to a place of public entertainment in Auckland, a special iniS, ' terest attaches to the occasion. "Are You " A Mason?" retires trow the boards on Wednesday night, although, judging by the crowded houses, it would easily tun out the pre;v aent season. f "Oh! What a Night," takes its place on Thursday night. There in P suggestion of hilariousness about the title of the new piece which promises a merry finale to this highly successful season, and 'in the hands of such finished fun-makers the farce is sure to be seen to fullest advantage. The London Daily Teleci-anh m« . of -Obi What.a Nightl'^-^ne olXmoS ingenious, oright, and funny farces that clever brains have presented to jaded pl-v goers. Everyone who loves a laugh iu Loft- :_ don will—nay, must go and sec it. Thev will come away chortling I" Mr. Geo Gid- ,,:.■, dew.will appear as Joseph ringlet, a part ~ . created by him, and played for 640 council- ,; tire nights in tho original London produc-j

OPERA HOUSE. As already announced, Mr. Harry 7:lk-k----fcrds has made arrangements for the appearance of his new vaudeville company at the Opera House on Saturday evening next. The company, individually and collectively' - it One of the strongest that has visited Australia. What should lend additional attraction to the combination is the fact that practically all the artists are making their first appearance in this colonv. At the head of the programme must be placed Hill and Silvainy, the cyclists, who are said to be the first great sensation since the departure of Cinquevalli and Sandow. Hill goes through a number of sensational tricks on the uuicyele. First be raises the lithe and lissome partner of his joys on one hand as he comes round at lightning speed. Then She clambers to his shoulders and finally stands on his head, eventually on one foot. Then he raises the little wheel from the ground, goes backward and finally sits on the handle-bars, while she continues to pose on his head. Hill's most sensational feat is the descent of a steep nickel staircase at full speed on one wheel, with Miss Silvainy on his shoulders. Amongst the other attractions promised are Messrs. Scelcy and West, tho famous English musical comedians, who cause no end of merriment while on the stage. Miss Grade Emmett and hei American company of comedians will introduce a number of the latest American comedies. specially written for Miss Emmett. The comedy to bo produced at the opening performance on Saturday is entitled "Mrs. Murphy's Second Husband." Mr. Wallace Brownlow, operatic baritone; Miss Florrie Barns, a charming young soubrette; Mr. Bert Bradley, tenor; the great Olive, one of Australia's leading conjurers: Miss Madge Thomas, soprano; little Eileen Cape!, a child serio and danseuse. complete the company <f vatidevillians. The bos plan opens on Wednesday morning at Wildman, Lyell »nd Aroy's establishment. CITY HALL. There was a largo attendance at the City "Hall on Saturday night, when Mr. Walter Rivers' Vaudeville Company gave a complete change of programme, and sever?! 'Fresh artistes appeared. The first part represented the deck of H.M.3. Powerful, the scene looking effective. The little Sisters - Lawrence rendered the descriptive song, " I Wiint You, Ma Honey," capitally, and were doubly encored. Miss Irene Aldinr made a favourable impression in " Old Scotch Sangs" and other ballads. Miss Alice Alexander was encored for an expressive delivery of the soprano ballad, "Fiddle and I." Miss Violet Wilton contributed the descriptive Song, "Harvest t)avs Are Over," and later was heard in a popular ballad, "Day by Day," which resulted in a double encore. Mr. Walter Rivers had a good reception in the baritone solo, '" Gordons to the Front," and "The Skipper's Flag" (encore). He also acted as interlocutor. Mr. Tom Mackanini caused a coed deal of laughter in & comic coon song, and later in a humorous I Irish specialty. . Mr. Will Wallace was an- J other comedian who created amusement in j the comic item, I'm Not Particular." Messrs. Earl Brown, John Tudor, Misses Sthel Preston and Pearl Goodyear also contributed item?. The turns of Albefto, a clever conjurer, and of Samson, strong man amd heavy-weight lifter, were interesting, and received plenty of applause. The entertainment also included humorous interludes. In the afternoon a matinee performance was given, when every child in the audience received a present of a toy on leaving. _ In addition to . the performance, competitions took place, which caused interest. The orchestra, under Miss Ru'h Wand, rendered admirable assistance. The management announce special prize competitions for Wednesday evening next.

OLD THAMES BOYS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of persons interested in the formation of a branch of tho Old Thames Boys' Association, which was recently inaugurated in Auckland, was held in the Miners' Union Hall, Thames, on Saturday evening last. There was an excellent attendance. Mr. F. Trembath (Mayor) presided, and Mr. W. H. Potts filled the position of acting-secretary. Messrs. W. R. Bloomfield and Jas. Christie, who were in attendance as delegates from the Auckland branch, explained the objects of the association. After considerable discussion, it was unanimously resolved to form a branch at the Thames, and a committee, composed of Hi 3 Worship the Mayor (Mr. Trembath), Captain Bayldon, and Messrs. Alfred Smith, James Jordan, and J. P. Inglis, was elected to receive names of intending members, and to generally further the interests of the association. Mr. Robert Lloyd was appointed secretary pro tem. Almost all the gentlemen present handed their names in as intending members. During the evening Mr. Bloomfield read a telegram from the Auckland secretary (Mr. A. E. Greenslade) announcing that the Hon. James McGownn had accepted the position of patron to the association, and had sent a cheque fot five guineas, Which entitled him to a life membership. The proceedings terminated with a hearty Vote of thanks to Messrs. Bloornneld and Christie, and also to the chairman.