ENTERT AINM ENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13355, 8 December 1906, Page 5

ENTERT AINM ENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

The performance last evening at His Majesty's Theatre of " The Man from Mexico" was witnessed by a large audience, and the humorous situations never failed to elicit a chorus of laughter. The piece will be staged again this evening and on Monday and Tuesday evening-, giving place on Wednesday to the farcical comedy "The Talk of tire Town." This play has drawn large audiences wherever staged, and has been referred to by the press of the colony as one of the funnies), farcical comedies written. Miss Palotta ha-- a part which gives her ample «ope to display her deter acting, singing, and" graceful dancing, whilst Messrs. AVilloughby and Ward have purr.-; which suit them admirably. The cleverly-written playlet, ■• the Vagabond," will precede the farcical comedy, the characters being taken by'. -Miss I'ttlotta, and Messrs. Ward and* Cornell.

OPERA HOUSE, /there was an appreciative audience last Vi M witness the performance of Fuller's vaudeville Company, nearly every item being encored. To-night there will/be a complete change of programme, when Mis-: Florvr* hunt, - <?no a " d dancer, will reappear. -Mr. Crcdge and Mi.,, Gibson will appear in anew sketch. The Carmos will introduce some fresh feats of strength and juggling. Miss earl Lovell, Mr. Frank Kingf-Mils Amy Blackie, Miss Lucy Lavinia, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wai-ton, Miss Phyllis Fay. and Harvey and Morris will anpear. Some new Olograph pictures will also be shown.

MISS AMY STEVENSON'S

STUDENTS' CONCERT.

A very enjoyable concert was given on Thursday evening in St. Andrew's Hall by Miss Stevenson's pupil* and string orchestra, assisted by Madame Chambers and Mr. C. G. Irving. Miss Stevenson is to be congratulated on the success of the concert. The orchestra did excellent work, and produced a fine tone. Great attention was 'also given to expression and phrasing. Special mention must lie made of Miss Dorothy Nicol's playing of the violin solo, *' Romance" (Svendson), with orchestral accompaniment. This young lady shows great promise, and plays with great expression, and produces a very fine, pure lone from her instrument. Madame Chambers sang verv charmingly (a) "A Bowl of Roses" (Conmgsby Clark), (b) "A Little Grey Linnet, ' and was recalled, as also was Mr. C. G. Irving for his tasteful rendering of "Didst Thou But Know" (Willeby). " The violin and piano duct, " First Movement from C Minor Sonata" (Grieg), played by Miss Amy Stevenson and Miss Evelyn Wyiiian, was an artistio performance. The orchestra numbers were: "Shepherd's Dance" (German), (a) '" Wiegenlied" (Hans Sitt), (b) Menuett" (Bocchftrini), Bridal Procession" from "Lohengrin" (Wagner), "Melodies Suedoises" (Svendson), "Scherzo." from "Symphony No. 3" (Schumann), and "Pizzicato in D" (Allen). Other items were: Violin duet, by Misses Matis Cooke and Louie Goudie;'four violins and piano, "Allegretto" (Tolhurst), by Misses Dorothy Nathan and Marion Egerton, Masters Eric Chambers and Bert Cox (encored); three violins and piano, by Misses Dorothy Nieol, Dorothy Nathan, and Doris Barr: violin and viola duet, by Miss Marion • Laseron and Miss Lily Stevenson: and piano solo, (a) " Barcarolle," (b) " Cnrieus© Histoire" (Helley), by Miss Eileen Oakden (encored).

STUDENTS' EVENING. The third concert by pupils of Mr. Walter lmpett; took place at. the Y.M.C.A. lecture hall last evening, and a large assembly was '"present; The lengthy programme was listened to with much attention, and while all of'the selections showed skill on the part of the performers, whether vocal or instrumental, .some' of the programme numbers were of more than average, merit. Much enthusiasm was shown during the evening, and recalls were hearty and frequent. The following programme was gone through:—[Pianoforte trio, "Zinga," Misses Winnie, Elsie, and Madge Steele: piano solo, " Sans Patrie," Master Owen Knight: piano solo, "Eighteenth Norwegian Dance," Master Arthur Billington; vocal solo, "When the Birds go North Again," Miss Agnes Monro; piano solo, "Hand -in ■ Hand,'" Miss Beryl Knight; piano solo. "An Bois Enchante," Miss Iris Baker;. F.vocal solo, " The- Dewdrop and the Tear," 'iMiss Irene Russell;. piano solo, '-' Peasants' : Dance," Miss Maggie Hcaley; vocal solo, "With Verdure Clad," Miss Annie Parry; piano solo, "Le Papillon," Miss Ida Histod■; duo for organ and piano. "The turf King," Messrs. H. Lamb and W. Impett; vocal duet, " Why Listen to the Carols," from " Ruy Bias," Misses G. McDonald and I. Russell; piano Solo. " Douxierue Mazurk," Miss Gladys . Lind; vocal solo, "Angus McDonald." Miss G. McDonald; piano solo, "Polish Dance No. 1," Miss Olive Forsdick.; piano solo, "Mazurka de Concert," Master W. Green: vocal solo, "The Spring Has Come." Miss Ada Kirk; piano solo, "Balancelle," Miss Ivy Crisp; piano solo, "Galon de Bravouro," Miss Nellie Keen; vocal solo, " The Four-leaved Clover," Miss Annie Parry; duo for organ and piano, "Zanetta," Messrs. H. ■. Lamb and W% lmpett. A largo number of the performers played and sang from memory, and clearly showed tho thoroughness of Mr. lmpett' painstaking training, as well as perseverance on the part of the pupils.

MOUNT EDEN SCHOOL CONCERT. I With a view of augmenting the fund for the erection of a, swimming bath' at the Mount Eden school the teachers of the school have been training the scholars for some weeks past. The result was strikingly shown last evening at St. Benedict's Hall, when, before a crowded audience, a concert was given by the scholars and others. The programme was varied, and the standard: of excellence attained by the pupils reflected the highest credit on all concerned. The items included recitations, fan drill, songs, sash drill, hoop drill, choruses, action-songs, and club-swinging by the boys and girls attending the school, for which they received much applause. The best item was perhaps the dance, "The Cachucha," given by a number of little girls, prettily attired. The Waiata Quartette rendered an item in. good style, the Brass Quartette "The Reapors," was well rendered by Misses White, Strong, Craig, and Whittle: "The Apothecary's Song" was given by Master T. Johnsou, assisted by a chorus of boys; a piano and cornet, duet was given by Miss and Master Mackie, and Misses W. Lewis and 1). Walters rendered the song and chorus, "Jack Tar." Mr. A Murdoch was a capable accompanist. The committee in charge of the bath have already £120 in hand, the Mount Eden Borough Council have pro mised £25 on certain conditions, and the concert, last evening is expected to contribute about £39. These amounts, with the Government subsidy, places the committee in the position of having about £350 in hand. The Mount- Eden school will he the first in the Auckland district to have a school swimming hath.

The pupils of the.Beresford-»tr«et school will give an entertainment in the Opera 'House this afternoon, commencing at halfpast two. The programme will consist of patriotic songs and dances, fancy drill,. costume songs,; physical drill, etc. "The teachers have, been actively engaged for some time past in "preparing the children for this event, and judging by the last ■ rehearsal,' which was a great success, the performance should prove very enjoyable. Mr. Frank Talbot, representing Mis's Marie Nare-lle, arrived in town yesterday, to make preparations for the appearance during Christmas week, at the Choral Hall, of Miss Mario Narelle, the celebrated ballad singer.