ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12409, 23 October 1903, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

THE FRAWLEY DRAMATIC COMPANY. The last performance of " The Girl I Let! Behind Me" was given at His Majesty's las! evening before another joocl audience, whc appreciated the novelty of the play and the jmie character representations of the artistes To-night Mr. Frawley changes tho bill to the brilliant comedy of English military life "Brother Officers," by Leo Trevor. The play tells the story of the events in the life of one John Hinds, formerly a sergeant h the Indian army, but who, at the time tin plav opens, lias just been promoted to i lieutenancy in tho Ist Lancers. The man", embarrassment, his blunders , and alines complete riot before the colonel, and th« happy turn given to the matter by Lad; P.cyden. are the theme of the first act Hinds, of course, falls in love with the lath who has helped him. She is also beloved bj Lieutenant Pleyr'ill, Hinds' brother officer between v.-hem* there is a, strong bond o friendship. Pleydilt get:; into trouble, ant Hinds sacrifices his love and commission ii the Lancers to save him. This is the gene ral theme of what has been declared to Ix one of the prettiest comedy-dramas c modern times. Mr. Frawley is at his bes' in the part of John Hinds. Mr. Frawley an nounces that the farewell bill on Monday night- will be '"In Mizzouri," by Augustui Thomas, author of "Arizona." On Satur day a special matinee will be given o " Arizona." WESTMINSTER ABBEY GLEE SINGERS. Mr. Edward Branscombe's talented part} had a most cordial reception at the Oper"; House lust evening, v.hen they made then farewell appearance in Auckland. The part) leave to-day by the Sonoma for the Unitec States, where Mr. Branscombe hay. signed £ contract to give SO concerts. The Open House was filled in every part last evening, the popular portions of tiie house being fillet a long tune before the first item in the pro gramme. The audience was in its most exacting mood in regard to recalls, and the singers, for their part, were singularlj indulgent. To itemise the programme were unnecessary, but although every number was splendidly received some selections may be singled out for remark. For example, " Sweet and Low " and " Who Shall Win My Lady Fair by the Glee party, were gems in their way, the perfection of part-singing, and reminiscent of admittedly the finest singing in the world, that of the English cathedral choir. The " Venetian Boat Song" (Boseovitz) had not the charm and delicacy of tho gondollieder of Mendelssohn, nor was it so successfully sung as "Stars of the Summer Night," given in response to a recall. But the boys were generally in perfect voice, being splendidly received all the time. Mr. Edward Branscombe, in singing the "Lowland Sea," a drawing adaptation of the famous chanty, "We'll Sink Her in the Lowlands," and also in "I'd Nothing Else to Do," a song of a totally different sort, proved himself to be a consummate artist, with an exquisite voice and the knowledge to a nicety of what to do with it. With rare grace and charm did Miss Marie Hooton sing the "Laird o' Cockpen." No southron may refer to hot neiation of the Lowland tongue, but everyone could imagine the whole story oi the song, so exquisitely was it sung, so humorously was it related. .Mr. Dudley Causton gave a sketch of tho Corney Grain description, " Our Musical Village." It was very well given too, and proved to the most sceptical that a mixture- of Corney Grain and George Grossmith is still as acceptable in the antipodes as at Home. Mr. Branscombe thanked the large audience representative of Auckland for the very kind reception he had received in this and other cities of the colony, and promised to again pay a visit to New Zealand. The Opera House orchestra played " Auld Lang Syne" amid most enthusiastic farewell applause, and the Westminster Abbey Glee Singers' season \va3 brought to a successful close. THE MAGGIE MOORE SEASON. Miss Maggie Moor? will commenc* her farewell sea.-011 in Auckland at the Opera House on Saturday, October- 24. The farewell tour of New Zealand has been a great success, and lias extended over a period of 12 weeks under the management of Mr. William Anderson. . It has been decided that the opening bill in Auckland will be a romantic Irish drama, entitled " Killarney," in which the heroine, Kathleen O'Connor, is played by Miss Moore. The character is one in which she revels, and the press of Australia and New Zealand speak" enthusiastically of her performance. The dramatic organisation supporting Miss Moore numbers 18, and the scenery and effects are on a very large scale, some beautiful stage settings being seen during the progress of the acts. The box-plan was opened at Messrs. Wildman, Lyell, and Arey's on Wednesday. A large numoer of seats have already been booked, and the management anticipate a crowded nouse on the opening night of the farewell season. "A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM." Ihe advent of Air. George Musgrove's English Shakesperian Company will be awaited with considerable interest. " A -Midsummer Night's Dream" has been accorded an enthusiastic reception in Austraa, aim Mr. Musgrove brings to New Zealand tne production in its entirety, and for some days past preparations have been actively pushed forward for the opening s.t His Majesty's on Tuesday next. With such clever and acknowledged exponents of Shakespere as Mr. Musgrove is bringing to New Zealand an admirable portrayal may be expected. Miss Nora .Kevin, who played Titauia in the production in England, appears nere in the same character. Miss Dora, Rigu?. ' one of the family many members of which are so well known in Australia, will portray Oberon. Mr. W. H. Denny comes with a fine English reputation as a comedraii, and will appear as Bottom. The music, which Mendelssohn himself composed to illustrate the work will be performed by an opera, chorus and opera orchestra, •the cooking yesterday was very good, and everything points to a most successful opening. FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. The present programme will be withdrawn after to-night at the City Hall, and to-mor-low at the matinee Air. Tim Howard, comedian and dancer, will make his first appearance with the company. Mr. Bob Bell makes lii 3 last; appearance to-night, and the popular Driscolla can only appear for a few more nights. Both' on Monday and Wednesday of next week new artists will appear. BRITISH BIOGRAPH. An excellent display of lantern views and kmematographic pictures was given at tho roresters Hall, Newton, last evening, I here was a good attendance, and the interest in the pictures was sustained from beginning to end. Some fine views were shown of the River Thames and of London, and also of Niagara, the Scottish lochs Waimangu geyser, the whole concluding' with a. numoer of comical pictures, which sreatlv pleased the young folks. BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The annual missionary meeting of the Auckland auxiliary, New Zealand Baptist Missionary .Society, was held in the Taberv? /-i Sunday-school room last evening, Mr. Geo. Xuricy presided. The annual report of the secretary stated that the interest in the society s work had been well mainlined, several new subscribers having been , ed, while some of the old members had been led to contribute with greater liberality. During the year a working party had been formed among the ladies of tho PonBonby Church, ana it was hoped that similar parties would be started at other of the ihurches, with the object of raising interest in and forwarding mission work. As usual, ?ifts had oeen sent out to India, and it was pleasing to not.© that these were greatly in excess of preceding years. The treasurer's statement of accounts followed, and showed the receipts to have been rather upwards of 5249 an increase of just on £84- as compared with tne receipts for the previous 12 nonths. The chairman and Pastor Jo* Jark having referred to the gratifying posi.lon oi the auxiliary's finances, and to the jxcellent work done, the report and! accounts were unanimously adopted. The renamder of the evening was devoted to lihort addresses relative to mission matters, and More particularly the splendid progress seing made by the workers .in India. SALVATION ARMY AMBULANCE DEMONSTRATION. The Salvation Army repeated their arabulinee demonstration at the barracks last evening before a very good attendance. Major Iwyford presided. The demonstration was heartily appreciated, including as it did realistic work in the battlefield, field ambulance, and tending the wounded on the Sold and in the hospital. Great credit was bie to Staff-Captain Ward and Mr. Pilkington (of the St. John Ambulance Association) fot their efforts in supervising. The tableaux, "Faith, Hope, "and Charity," "Nobody's Child, " Child's Prayer," and "Lifeboat in Action," were also very effective, and were heartily applauded.

ONE-TREE HILL ROAD Ad.* 7 The monthly meeting of the Owe Bill Road Board was hold in the NewtSt Hall!I on Tuesday. Present; Messrs. MoWdbairman), Button, and Hall. The ch»n reported having met th» chairman «e Re. muera Board with regard to ■drainage of the district, who informed hiflatthn ." City Council had practically agrefi> ob-: i tain the services of Mr. Mest.iyerSi., of - ■'- Wellington, to report on the. diam»f tl» city. It was resolved that a letter ijitten to the Remuera and Epsom Roafrard* drawing attention to the probable f-n«m»nt of Mr. Mcstayor, C.E., of Weliinl, to report, upon a schemp of drainage! th« city, cr.d suggesting that Iternuera.*oio, and One-tree Hill join in obtaining ?»Ie,«l tayer's opinion as to the best, method <*ainage for the three combined districts, Boott . or such report to be borne in- hires i boards in proportion to their respec-fre- , venues. Mr. Wardcll submitted plansijroposed shops at, the corner of Maimkafiad and Green. Lane. and requested the ijd's permission to erect verandahs over thfictpath. The chairman and Mr. Bur to tit* appointed to confer with Mr. Wardell Ihn matter. Mr. Boykn, C.K., wrote *?» that as Mr. Gardiner had instructed Is to prepare plans for the streets on the Ed It} Hill estate for approval by the Board Inquested to be furnished with the Bf's rules, regulations, and by-laws re the fc. It was resolved that Mr. Boylsn be infjfcd that the Board has now under conside >n the desirability of establishing unifonr uditions under which it may accept the iication of roads under the Public Wori Jtf Amendment Act. IGOO. which condition ii hoped to formulate at the next meeting fa« Board; that the chairman, Messrs. l)e\ m and Burton be appointed a sub-commit to bring -up a report; at the next meeting 39■ Board embodying a draft, of such cone as for approval. Mr. Hansen wrote enc ag proposed time-table. It was resolved th h« time-table be approved, but owing t amerous complaints having been receiv. by the Board with regard to its non-obsen «', the chairman and Mr. Burton were aprx »d to war- on Mr. Hansen with nit thereto. The Sunday time-table b. mitted by Mr. Hansen was apnr A. Tiie clerk of the Waitemata County Cc <& wrote stating that the expenses incur* in connection with the election of the >.n Licensing Committee under the new ele< &1 boundaries amounted to £17 lis 6d, mat ip as follows:—Half-fee for . returning 0; t £7 17s 6d, and advertising £9 Its, an equesting- the Board's proportionate cow ution, amounting to £t 7s lid. After nsidcratiou, it was resolved that as no 11 was required the fee of seven guineas d a-half seemed excessive, and requesting r< ticulars of the sum of £9 14s paid for at i> tising. The chairman reported having ;t the town clerk of Onehunga with re gar 0 the scoria pit at Mount Smart, when it it resolved that on completion of the work * in progress the gates be locked. The R d resolved to contribute the sum of five fuii & to the Campbell statue fund. In repl- 0 the Board's circular of the 23rd ult., re ie desirability of obtaining legislation in tin itercsts of public health— to give dig at boards adjacent to large cities powers tea. gulate building operations similar to t 39 vested in municipal corporations by ie Municipal Corporations Act, 1903; {2 so prevent the creation of slums in subm n arc-as by fixing tho minimum size of builuj allotments at not less than a-quarter oi a acre large number of replies were rece d from M.H.R.'s and suburban local bodies, tpressing their approval of the resolution" SALES OF WORK. A well-attended and successful sale of wife, fancy fair, and exhibition of curios, etc a connection with the Myrtle Rrbctah Tod, No. 4, 1.0.0. F. (female branch), was opeitß in the Oddfellows' Hall, Pitt-street, yes'tf" day afternoon. • The Committee of Manai menfc consisted of Sisters Clark and Fin? Mrs. Burchell, and Brothers Burchell al Clark, and the following are the stalRefreshment stall, Sisters Macari. ney, Lee. and Cunnold: sewing stall, Si* ters Macintyre and Regan; mis?ellaneoul stall, Sisters Cameron and Homo-; fl 0 ! stall, Sisters F. Cameron and E. ilacintvrt A curio stall, provided bv Mr. J Collinscontains some interesting exhibits of shell*' etc., from the Friendly Islands. Savage Inlands, New Hebrides, Port Kenbla. etc. Another attraction is provided \y Mr E Cronin, who has on exhibition ar imm'eni* leather turtle (Dermoeoleys coriea) whiek was captured off Cape Brett by tie crew of the schooner Medora some 12 -ears ago Bast evening a musical programme was rendered, those contributing- being Sister I Eaton, Misses Andrews, Hollovav, and Lemon, Brother Holdsworth, and Mr Tr" maine. The sale continue! this af. ternoon and evening. The sal© of work in connection «th th» church graJd WaS opencd at Sfc Marks Parish Hall, Remuora, yesterday afternoot, when there wm a very largo attendance. % ha« i presented a picturesque and busy sight, be m crowded with stalls, stallholders, andS chasers The articles with which the £ L were laden met with a very readv sale Th* ladies in attendance, were:—lndian &.11 Mesdamcs O'Rorke, A. Clark and Morri ' produce stall Mw. Cotter, Misses Cotter % rnD ; fl r" erstal1 ' Mrs " Bauer and MS Buller; refi-e-shment stall, Mrs. Sam. He* kefch, M,*e ß Crowther (2), Whyie, and Pickmere; plain sc ,ving stall, Misses Paten and Clark; English stall, Mrs. and Miss PeK and Mrs. Saunderson; girls' -mild a*. ll Misses pilars, Westwo'odf Sheraf and fit eon; fishpond, Mrs. and Miss King Davifl. Good business was also done in the evening, when there was a large attendance. The sale of work mil be closed this evening A special attraction is offered in musical selections, to bo contributed by Miss Jones' orcnestra. The sale of work held at the Federal Clubrooms in aid of the building fund of the Union Free Baptist Church was continued yesterday and with very satisfactory results. WiLl r/S 3 large, and business was brisk throughout the evening. The ladies in charge of the various stall worked hard to make the gae successful, and profitable. Mr. «. a. «wales, the secretary, was warmly complimented on the smooth working of the sale from beginning to end.