ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13048, 13 December 1905, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The comedy, "The J.P.," was well received by a crowded audience at. His Majesty's Theatre last evening. Mr. J. .1. Dallas as Cesar Montague, the J.P., and Miss Florence Lloyd as Flo Neville, "principal boy" of the Frolic Theatre, upon whose shoulders rests the greater part of tho burden of the play, were again loudly applauded. Both were admirably supported by the rest of tho company. There was never a dull moment from start to finish, and tho audience was simmering with laughter all the evening. "The J.P." will bo performed every evening until Saturday. OPERA HOUSE. Fullers Entertainers appeared last night at tho Opera House before an appreciative audience. Mr. Ward Lean was very humorous in his songs and whistling solos. Miss Cissie Whit ford was responsible for a couple of serios. Mr. Fred. Rivenhall, Mr. Clyde Cooke, tho Brewers, the Wyndhams, the Stephanos, Mr. Wallace Ascot, and Mr. Lloyd also appeared. LECTURE AT THE TABERNACLE. A lecturo was delivered by Mr. .1. IX. Flynn-Anderson on "Sword and Spade" at tho Baptist Tabernacle, last night. There was a large attendance, and the lecture was followed with keen interest. CLUB FRANCAIS. The 1905 session of tho Club Franca is was concluded last evening, when Lady Plunket and a party from Government, House wcro present, also the Mayor (Mr. A. M. Myers) and Mr. Justice Chapman. The proceedings opened with the comedy by Andrea Leneka, " Uno Drolo do Visite," which was admirably performed by Mrs. A. M. Myers (Mine. Beflingeard), Miss P. Boult (Celine), M. R. Bcaufve (M. Berlingeard), Mr. Balham (Charles Laupre), and M. A. Bceufve (Jean, M. Domesticate). The comedy was very much enjoyed, the performers being warmly applauded. Miss Streiff recited Victor Hugo's beautiful poem, "Lo Somnieil do Bebe," with great feeling and perfect euueiation, and also exhibited much declamatory ability. Miss Priestly contributed another of her delightful ' littlo papers, " Renseos Graves." Mr. Balham gave a very amusing monologue, Solo do Flute," which was most warmly received. After refreshments, provided by Mrs. Fitzroy Feacoeke, had been served a discussion took place on the question, "Are You in Favour of tho Suppression of HorseracingV" M. R. Bceufve, Consul for France, president of the club, in referring to tho proceedings of tho past session, paid a high compliment to those members who had taken part in the various programmes, particularly mentioning tho strong support given to the society by Mrs. A. M. Myers, who had taken such a distinguished part in tho various items given. M. Bceufve also referred to the excellent work done by • the hon. secretary, Mr. N. A. Winter, whose duties had been most faithfully and capably discharged. On the motion of Mr. Thomas Gresharn a hearty vote of thanks to the president for the great interest he had taken ' in the club, was carried with acclamation. The opening meeting of the club for 1906 will be in March next. j

"IVY, OP YORK." Tho box plan for Mrs. Malcomson Boult's 18tli century play, "Ivy, of York," was opened at Messrs. Wildunan and Arcy's yesterday morning, and the booking was exceptionally large. The. opening performance will take place at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday evening next. His Excellency the j Governor, Lady Plunket, and suite have notified their intention of being present. BAND CONTEST. The Auckland Charity Committee, who some few' months ago wore successful in raising a sum of £200 in aid of the different Auckland charities, as tho result of the muff football match, have now decided to hold a band contest on December 29, and 30, the proceeds from which are to go to swell that sum. All arrangements are now complete. Ten bands have entered, coining from all parts of the Auckland province. The contest will bo held under the auspices of tho Auckland Provincial Bands Association. No trouble is being spared to make tho function the success it deserves to be.

Under the auspices of the Auckland Garrison Officers' Club, His Worship the Mayor presiding, it has been arranged for the Rev. .1. It. Flynn-Anderson, who was through the Boer war as chaplain to His .Majesty's forces, to give his collection of humorous stories from five years' campaigning, entitled " Camp Fire Yarns," and illustrated by over 100 coloured slides. This will bo done in tho Y.M.C.A. Hall on Tuesday next, at eight p.m. A bazaar in aid of the .Sacred Heart Church and Sisters of Mercy Convent, Ponsonby, will be opened in the Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road, by His Worship the Ma"or at eight p.m. on December 22. The Devonport Opera Company will repeat their comedy and operatic performance " My Lady Help," followed by chorus, trios, etc., in the Foresters' Hall, Devonport, on Monday evening next. A carol service, with a scrmoneffco by tho Rev. John Bertram, M.A., will take place in the Devonport Presbyterian Church this evening. Anthems, hymns, and carols will be rendered by the combined choirs of Devonport and Knox Churches. i