ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12415, 10 November 1903, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

MUSGROVE SHAKESPEREAN ■ - COMPANY. The size and enthusiasm of last night's ki« dienee at His Majesty's Theatre was a fitting and a well-deserved testimony to tl>e uausu»J excellence of Mr. George Musgrove's Com' pany's production of '.' Twelfth Night." The perfection of the entire representation, from the artistic point of view, the magnificent* of its scenic effects, and the elaborateiieM of the many details, all made their due impression. Applause was bestowed upon the artists, musicians and upon the scenery »i every opportunity, the fi«e comedy creating a sensation that could only have one meaning—success complete and unqualified. The auditors followed the serious love interest of the piece with delight, whilst the many, interludes of clever comedy and fun resulted in the heartiest laughter. The series of Shakesperean comedies being given by to talented and versatile company should be "availed of by every lover of the "bard, and by all whs like their theatrical fare served up in elegant and thorough fashion. "Twelfth ! Night" can only be staged for a limited j number of nights, as it is intended vet ts produce "As You Like It." The bill will be ■ unaltered to-night and until furtbsi notice. #

THE DAMPIER SEASON. The Opera House was filled to overflowing last evening when the Dampier Company gave their second performance of "The Bush King." Mr. Alfred Dampier gave a singularly rise impersonation in* the title role, and was ably supported by Miss Lily Dampier (Elsa Hading), Mr. A. Rolfe (Edgar Delmore), Leon Roche (Vincent Lennox), and the other members of the company. Every role was well filled, and the piece went with a swing from the rising of the curtain to the denouement. Mr. Dampier has in active preparation Charles Reade's great Australian drama, "It's Never Too Late To Mend." "The Bush King" will be repeated to-night a™ until further notice. CITY HALL. Two performances were given by Fuller's popular entertainers yesterday, and on both occasions the hall was crowded. At the matinee the principal attraction for the children was the appearance of little May Fuller, who sang several serio-comic ditties, including "Florodora" and "Polly," and finished her performance with a neat "skirt dance. In the evening standing room only was available. The show went through with its usual dash, and the favourites had to respond to extra encores. The management are announcing the special engagement of the Franz Brothers, heavy-weight lifters, to appear on Saturday next.

ST. MARY'S CONVENT BAZAAR, There was a great crush at St. Marys Invent Bazaar, held at the Federal Hall, yesterday. Professor Beck ford gave three shows of the royal and ancient Punch and Judy, : and also some skilfully worked marionettes. "Prince Olrac" ewe "a startling- exhibition of fire-eating, and some excellent orchestra selections, including a Japanese mazurka, intermezzo (" Cavalloria Rusticanna") and'* i"« Messenger Boy," were given by an crche»w» - organised by Air. Gerald Ralph. Th« attendance was very large, and excellent £>"« ness was done throughout the day. ■»■ bazaar will remain open till the end of ™ -, week.