ENTERTAINMETNS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13050, 15 December 1905, Page 6

ENTERTAINMETNS.

HIS MAJESTY 3 THEATRE, ' " The .J.P." continues ■to be "a'powerful attraction at His Majesty's .Theatre. ,Ttie people evidently like the piece, and'testify to their, appreciation by a large attendance nightly. ~ "The J.P." ; is an. excellent tonic for the jaded and \ work-weary. 'It provides sufficient hilarity to last through the evening, with ' something over to cany away. "The J.P.", will be repeated-this evening, and -will; be performed for the last Lime to-morrow, j The . introduction of the coon song and dance; " Back-to Baltimore," is one of the chief attractions' ftlie piece?

' ' OPERA HOUSE. ' There was a good attendance at Fullers Entertainers last- night, and the programme is one of the chief attractions of.the piece, was well received. Mr. Fred Rivenhall was very successful with* his policeman's song, " Duty Must Be Done.'' The Brewers were most successful in their coon sketches, and the programme concluded with Ward Lear's comedietta, "The Echo in the Woods." 1 For Monday next management ha*? secured the services of Mr. Mtfcderrojtl's biography and lis 1 will show, for- the first time in Auckland, . the living pictures ~ of '. -the football match, Northumberland versus the invincible New Zealanders. Also the Mcrsthara Tunnel tragedy, and 20 o.her films. ■ " !

THE WEBBE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. The 122 nd musical evening for visitors was given at tIie.WAV; School of Music last evening, before a large and appreciative audience. The programme opened with a spirited performance of the piano-. forte quartette, "Le Pre aux ■ Olercs" (Herold), by Misses I. Heath, L. Beehan, E. Baker, and E. Cunningham. The other quartettes were " Hiisarenritt" (Spindler), by Misses E. Fuller, A. Webbe, E. Atkin, and E. Henderson; " Yalse -Brilliante" (Moszkowski), by Misses A, Jeavons, N. Fowler, A. Schenk, and ,A. . Smith " Marionettes" (Gurlitt), by Misses McDonald, W. Heath, Paterson, and Basten; "Ballet Music from Konig Manfred"'(Rein-" ecke),, by -Misses ii. and E. Spooner, M. Webbe, M.. irrfarsori; "Raymond" ! (Thomas), Mesd.„-,'-■ Leonard, Worthing- ] ton, Misses V. }].„■ derson, A. Dawsou, j the last two I.ei; ■; narticularly' fine per- ! formances, ■ display ;iig considerable ability [ on the' part of. h ? 7.!ayers.. ' Miss N. Fowler played very nici/V pieces bv. Mendelssohn 'and Bab.irb.er'}" Miss Maud Anderson gave artiiiic renditions of Schumann's ''Romance" ai;d;Henselt's seldomheard "The Store.! Shall not Change My Ship's Course."-; .Miss Madoliene Webbe was also very successful in her placing of "Harlequin,'; by Misiowsfci, and a ''South Sea Rhapsody" (rwdhiaMnct's of native dances), by Graham P. Moure, which two pieces were probably played for the first time in' New Zealand, as they 'were only presented, recently, -■ this young lady by the _ composers. "A ■'* lao for."'': two;'pianos/ Goria's brilliant 'riteHdano/' played by Misses' V. Henderson and A. Dawson, was an excellent exhibit' m of ensemble playing. 'Die vocal items," which were well received , were . contributed by ' Miss ■ Maude Knight, a new vocalist of whom much is expected', and Mr. Rupert Mantel! Mr. Webbe acted as conductor and accompanist. The programme • was an instructive and enjoyable one, and did credit to the students and their teachers, Miss Spoonf-r ' and Mr. Webbe. Mr. Webbe's announce- i meat at the conclusion of the concert," ilui the music had just arrived (piano solos and full orchestral scores) for two pupils of the schools viz., .'.. Miss*--* I J./tmuc Spooner and .Madoliefio Webb , who/'• Law been United, by ' the vice-director of the Mel- . bour.ue Consctv'ite.viunf '.'of M&ste ' "m play ' oojicrrtos with '"V* Jrbfiestrf theirs .if die \ nest season 's eij.-icsrts, was received with }' enthusiastic, applause. .... - j

j ■•-■■':■""-■'■ " ivy. of york."; ; : ;',...' ; ";. : :; I j_ On Monday evening riexfc id His Majesty's I Theatre, Mrs. Malconit;on Boult. will present I he." own original pliy,'--entitled "' Ivy of i York." The incidents of the pl&y are taken Iftni the 18 century, and some very effective scenes ate introduced. Mr. Will Diamond," the well-known scenic s,ifcisfc, has been engaged for some time past painting new and elaborate scenery. •,: Amongst the prominent scenes, in-"lvy of York'' French Embassy's reception, Ewenton Castle,., by moonlight, etc. The climaxes of each act are dealt with in an entirely oriijinfr] way, tha curtain descending on £. iH-iuufi.-i vision r'toa*>'.The booking has been heavy, ni.J >>v-y■■. 'h-'ng points to a'most ;nccessi»ii sets >a. The performance en Monday evening will -be given, in the presence of Their Excellencies Lord and Lady 'Plunket. His Worshin the Mayor, and Mayoress,, the Bight Rev-, the Anglican Bishop and Mrs. ITeligan. The box. "-Jens are now on view at Messrs. "W'iUtraa.n and Arey's. , The Auckland Amateur Boxing Assock- j ;ion having been notiSed that their rules i and regulations covering boxing contests I have been approved, the Auckland provin- ! ;;ial championships will be decided in the Fedc.-al Hall on Ik«eembor 22 and December 23. A very good programme has been arranged for the occasion. His Excellency the Governor will be present, at the'contests. A carol service will be ■ hdd in Knox Church, Pamell, this evening. Anthems, hymns, and carols will be rendered by the combined choirs of Knox and Dovonport Presbyterian Churches. • The Rev. A. Machulay Caldwell will be the preacher."