ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12817, 17 March 1905, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

M ACM AEON'S DRAMATIC COMPANY. There was a large attendance at His Majesty's Theatre last evening, when MaoMahon's popular dramatic organisation repeated with pronounced success Mr. George Darrell's powerful adaptation of Fergus Hume's notable story, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab." The piece, which has certainly " caught on" with local theatre-goers, will be repeated to-night for the last time, and the excellent drchestra, under the leadership of Mr. E. Burke, will play selections of popular national Irish airs, it being St. Patrick's Day. To-morrow evening tho original four-act detective drama, "From Scotland Yard," will be presented for the first time in New Zealand. Tho drama lends itself readily to effective staging, tho management promising a production of the most elaborate nature. OPERA HOUSE. There was a fair attendance at the Opera House last night, when Fuller's New Entertainers gave a change of programme. The Revcs Trio wero booked to appear last night, but owing to the Tarawera, by which tiles© acrobats are travelling, nob having arrived, they did not appear. They are certain to appear to-night. Harry Leeds and. Miss Trixie Lemar, sketch artists, made thoir first appearance in Auckland, and evidently ma.de a favourable impression. They bring with them new songs and amusing patter. Miss Lemar also is an adept at dancing. The rest of tho company also pleased the audience. Mr. Les. Wharton, with his coon songs, and Mr, Ted Anderson, with his comio songs, were both very successful, and were recalled. The basso, Mr. .Tamos Williams, sang "Davy Jones' Locker" in good style. Miss Ethel Preston and Miss Lulu Eugene were recalled for their dancing. Miss Kate Maher ("Wait") and Mr. Hugh Iluxham ("Honey, Will You Miss Me?") sang well. ROWLEY'S WAXWORKS. Rowley's Waxworks and Vaudeville Combination at the Federal Hall continues to be well patronised. There was a very large attendance in tho afternoon and evening. Abomah, the African giantess, attracted most of the attention at the intervals, when sho held receptions. To-night is tho last occasion on which the present programme will be performed. There will bo a complete change to-morrow evening, when additional novelties will be presented. CONCERT AT DEVONPORT. A concert, arranged by Messrs. J. Boylan, Coffey, Mulholland, and O. P. McGuigan, in aid of the Convent at North Shore, and also to celebrate the eve of St. Patrick's Day, was held in tho Foresters' Hall. Dovonport, last night. There was a very largo attendance, many present having to stand. The programme, which was received with marked expressions of approval, was as follows: — Grand selection, Devonport Band; chorus, " Oh, Blest bo tho Days," pupils of the Convent Schools; song, "Eileen Alannah," Mr. Casey; song, " The Irish Emigrant," Miss Maud Donovan; violin-solo. Irish airs, Miss Maggi 3 Lyons; song, "The Harp That Once," Miss M. Cooper; recitation, "The Irishwoman's Letter," Miss Pauline Dernpsev; chorus, "Celtic Philosophy," pupils of the Convent Schools; recitation, "La sea," Miss Winnifred Smith; song, "The Raft," Mr. W. An'sebrook; song, "Tho Dear Little Shamrock." Miss Maud Donovan; vocal duet, " I Heard a Voice." Miss Lyons; song, Mr. Wooloy; song, " Star of Bethlehem," Mr. Casey. The accompanists were Mrs. J. Boylan and Miss 1,1. Lyons. ON EH UN A MUSICAL SOCIETY. Tho adjourned meeting of tho Onchunga Musical Society was held ill tho Foresters' Hall last night, when there was a good attendance of members. Canon Haselden occupied tho chair. The business was to receive a report, of the committee appointed to ascertain what assistance could be got in Oncluinga. The report was that nine new performing members and eight honorary members would be added to tho list. This was considered by the meeting satisfactory, and it was resolved to continue the usual practices and performances. Canon Haselden was elected president, Captain Richardson, Messrs. Winters and .1. E. Kelsall vice-presidents, and Mr. Walter Richardson secretary and treasurer. Tho latter offices have been filled by Mr. E. J. Garland for several years, but that, gentleman could not bo induced to continue. He was again elected conductor, amidst applause. The prospects of tho society for the ensuing year are now very promising.