ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13214, 27 June 1906, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" SIXBAD THE SAILOR.''

Tub attractiveness of Mr. William AncTer-' son'* pantomime, " .Sinhad lie Sailor." «««» to wax' rather than wains as the evenings pass by. Last, night His Majesty's Theatre was again full bug hp fore the curtain rosr. A more evenly-balanced aggregation of mirthmakers lias seldom, i: ever, been seen on the boards of this popular playhouse, and it. is, therefore, not surprising that their effort? arc so welcome so Auckland audiences, who invariably appreciate what is good, and demand the best. There is a vim and eclat about tho performance of this extravaganza that is quite irresistible. There are no waits, 110 halts, but just one continuous flow of harmless fun. A matinee performance will take placo this afternoon nt a quarter to two o'clock, and the second edition of the pantomime will be staged this evening, when entirely now specialities will be given by Messrs. Lennon, flyman, ami Lennon, Morris and Wilson, the Gotham Quartette, the Musical Gardners, the Bieknells, and Eileen Cape!. OPERA HOUSE. The programme presented by Fuller's Entertainers at the Opera House this week it an all-round good one. Last night every item in the first- part was encored. Mis* Violet Frawley sang sweetly the Irish ballad Terry.' Mr. Frank King's fine bari<on<> voice was heard to advantage in "Till Death' and "Hear the Pipers Calling." /* le ,i . , Sisters were loudly applauded tor their clever (lancing:. Messrs. Ward Lear. Logic, and Ilagan supplied* the comic soup?, t T. r r ex McLean's feats of strength and exhibition of muscular development were greatly admired. The Bovis Brothers caused much laughter. PALACE OF AMUSEMENTS. Tho cool weather of yesterday induced a good number to visit the Palace of Amusements in Coburg-stroet, and in the evening especially there was a largo attendance of skaters, who spent a most enjoyable time. Several expert* are now engaged, and I>p» ginners are taken in hand and receive instruction. Branches have been opened at 1 Otahuhu and Onehunga, and this evening , the Onehunga skaters will Ik* able to enjoy themselves. An excellent orchestra at Co-burg-street enlivens tho • evenings. The Pal a of Amusements will be open to-day morning, afternoon, and evening. TONSONBY SIIAKESPERE AND RHETORIC CLUB. Tho Ponsonby Sliakespere and . llhetorifi Club's meeting at the Leys Institute last evening was well attended. Mr. Maxwell Walkei presided. Tho play read was "Henry IV. (part 1.), and ilki east was us follows: —King Henry IV., Mr. G. F. Bullen; Henry, Prince of Wales. Mr. A. Coutta; y John of Lancaster and Sir Walter Blunt, , Mr. 11. H. llcinus; Thomas Percy (Earl of Worcester), Mr. ,J. Stubbing: Henry Percy (Earl of Northumberland), Mr. K. Xoumegen; Henry Percy (srurnamed Hotspur), Air. W. H. Graham; Archibald (Earl of Donglas) and Poins, Mr. O. Sinclair; Sir Richard Vernon and Gadshill, Mr. E. Good; Sic John Falstaff, Mr. A. S. C. Brown; Bar- . dolph, Mr. 11. Humus: Lady Percy, . Mis* Newman ; and Hostess Quickly, Miss Clarice. v Campbell. The introductory and connective readings were given by Mr. Maxwell Walker, and the reading proved most enjoyable, tho members taking part doing their utmost to make it so'. ■ ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. THOMAS' SCHOOLROOM.

Au entertainment in aid of the parish funds was hold in St. Thomas' ■ schoolroom, Union-street, last evening. There was a large attendance. An excellent programme of songs, recitations, and , readings visa given, and was much appreciated. The contributors were Mesdames Suggalo and FitxGerald, the Rev. J,. FitaGerald, and Messrs. Rowe, T. Dunninghani, and Richmond. Th» second part of the programme consisted of a humorous comedietta entitled "The Little Sentinel," which was exceptionally well played, and was productive of much amusement. The characters were sustained by the following: Miss May Henderson, Mrs. Suggate, and Messrs. Suggate, T. Dunningham, and A. J. Richmond.