ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12955, 26 August 1905, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S. His Majesty's Theatre was crowded in •every part last evening. ''Sunday" will be repeated to-night, for the last time. .So liberal was the patronage last night that the management was obliged to' inform a number of people, some time before the curtain rose, that no more, seats were available. In the production, of Robert Buchanan's: version of Sardou's wonderful play of "Theodora," to be. presented on Monday evening and the two following nights, Miss Tittell Bnrae and company enter upon quite a different phase of dramatic art from any yet interpreted by them. Written by the great French • dramatist specially for the equally great French actress, Sara Bernhardt, the motif of the play is essentially magnificent. The pomp and splendour of Eastern royalty is illustrated in it, and the period of history chosen enables a series of . striking dramatic pictures to be presented. OPERA HOUSE. Fuller's Entertainers were well received last night by a. large and enthusiastic audience. To-night there will be a complete change of programme, when several .artists will appear for the first time. Signer Torzillo is a solo harpist of repute, and Miss Stella Lipman is an operatic soprano, with a beautiful and well-trained voice. Mr. Rowland Chubb's great biograph will also be shown, and a very exciting film, "The Convict's Escape," will be exhibited. Tommy Kodama will perform bis great act with hoops and glasses. S. Wilson, Stewart and Sterling, the Sylvan Sisters, Frank King, and others also will appear.

THE OLYMPIA RINK. The attendance of skaters at the Olympia Skating Rink in Coburg-jtreet continues as. large as ever, and numbers of new skaters are indulging in this pleasant pastime. The two-mile race or Thursday night was- won by George Pelliam (scratch), with Davis (250 yds) second, ami ,1. Pelliam (50yds! third. The winner's time was Bm. 475. Th« rink will be open as usual to-day. THE BLACK FAMILY OF MUSICIANS. The members of the Black Family of Musicians will commence a tour of the suburban, districts of Auckland with an entertainment at Parnell on Monday next. This talented family of vocalists and instrumentalists provide an excellent programme, and merit a liberal measure of patronage. MR. PERCY DENTON'S CONCERT. % The many friend" of Mr. Percy Denton have decided to giv this popular artist a. concert at the Chat 1 Hall on .September 4. Mr. Denton recel '.!>' gave a concert at the Choral Hall, bur it was nor the financial success that the programme deserved. A strong committee ha-, been formed, ami the leading- artists have come forward with their help, and a programme of exceptional merit has been arranged. WEST'S PICTURES AND THE BEESCIANS. The advent of a company of artiste eon* ing straight from the Old Country to open a colonial tour in this colony shows confidence in the merits of the attractions '■<> warrant a manager commencing opera so far from his base. This is what lias tye;. undertaken by West's Pictures Company and the Brescians Orchestra and Singers, who gave their lan performance in the city of Edinburgh on February 4. caught, the R.M.s. Corinthic five days later, reached Wellington on ilie 23th tilt., and opened their season in His Majesty's Theatre, Dune-din, where they achieved a great success. West's pictures - come to the colony heralded by a chorus of praise from the British press, some of the beautiful coloured examples being' described as r* perfect revelation. Mr. West has a company running all the year round in Edinburgh, and week by week has despatched to him the latest London productions, so that an ever-changing programme of novelties will be presented to hi- patrons. } choir of solo singers and instrumentalists, who arc equally at- home in grand opera, comic opera,'up-to-date musical comedy, modern sentimental ballads, and the grand old songs (yet ever now and welcome) must provide a most accent-able feast of harmoey. ; The Rev. W. Jellie, 8.A., will deliver an 'interesting lecture, illustrated by mauj striking picture;, on "The Buried Cities of Babylonia." at the 1.-, Institute. Poitsoriby. on Friday next. The small company of operatic amateur? of Devenport advertise for Monday and Tuesday. "September 4 and 5. a novel entertainment in aid of the local baud fund!*. The nature of the performances is of a character who!!;. - comedy and operatic, including choice .scenes and musical number.' from several comic operas, for which special arrangement has been made with Mr. .1. ('. Williamson.

A QUESTION TOR THE DOCTOR. Would it not be desirable io consult this doctor as to which soap commends itself to our uses, h- so many skins are ruined past redemptieu by inferior soaps'' Peaks' Soap is recommended ay the highest skin authorities in t.'.to worid. Dr. Redwood, Ph.D., F. 0.5., F. 1.0., whose opinion is unimpeachj,'dle, Bays, " I. hav« never come across another toilet soup which so oles&ly comes ivj» to my ideal of perfection.''