ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13455, 6 April 1907, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

[ The final performance of " The Coal King'' [ was given by tlio Holloway Dramatic Company to an appreciative andienco at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. The first change of bill will take place to-night, when will lie presented the sensational drama, " The Shadows of a Great City," written by L. R. Sherwell, and produced by Mr. Holloway, by special arrangement with Mr. J. 0. Williamson. "The Shadows of a Great City,' which has been classed as one of the best of present-day melodramas, will be played for three nights only. It is claimed to be capitally constructed, its situations are striking and interesting, and its i characters are said to be not overdrawn. CO.XX, THE SHAUGHRAUN." 'I lie Advance School of Acting Society will produce Boniicault's vergreen comedydrama, " Conn, the Shaughraun," at St. Benedict's Hall next Monday and Wednesday evenings. Mr. Phil. Walsh will take the role of the Shaughraun, a pari in which he appeared for no less than 200 nights at the Murray Hill Theatre, New York. Air. Walsh will be supported by a strong cast, with new scenery, handsome and appropriate costumes. Mrs. W. .S. ,lack-on will conduct the orchestra. Tho production will be under the direction of Mr. 'Phil. Walsh. It is intended to devote the proceeds of the two entertainments to St. Benedict's Church organ fund. OPERA HOUSE. There was a good attendance last night at Fuller's Vaudeville Company, when the week's popular programme was given for the last- time. Mr. Sam. Wilson made his last appearance, and was accorded a, hearty sendoff. To-night there will be a complete change of programme, when Mr. Will Stevens will make his reappearance after an absence of two years. Le Petite Laura, a juvenile contortionist and marvellous bender, will appear for the first time. Mr. John Fuller will sing "Mv Pretty Jane." Some new films will also be shown by the Warwick bioscope. BESSES (>' TH' BARN BAND. At the Victoria Park on Monday evening next the Besses o' th' Bain Band will give their final performance in Auckland prior to their departure for Australia, where they open in Sydney on May 11. Monday's programme, which is an exceptionally fine one, will conclude with the descriptive battle piece, "The Soldier's Life," composed by one of England's leading musicians. This great musical feat, which occupies nearly three-quarters of an hour in representation, has never before been heard in New Zealand in proper form. Commencing with a military camp at daybreak, the audience will hear the reveille, orders for abroad, sailor's hornpipe, the storm, prayer during the storm, landing, advance of Grenadier Guards, etc.. " lights out," alarm, " the battle rages,' " victory, ' etc. The Besses performed! this piece during their Chicago reason in the presence of nearly 50,000 spectators, and it was received with the greatest enthusiasm. The general admission on Monday evening ii fixed at I*. Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Reed, officer commanding the First Infantry Battalion, informs us that the battalion will not takepart in the proposed military display at the final performance by the Besses o' th' Barn Baud on Monday evening. No permission, says Colonel Reed, has been granted, and any company or men taking part in the proceedings in uniform are liable to be proceeded against under the Defence Act.