ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13464, 17 April 1907, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE,

There was a large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening to witness a revival of the "Two Little Vagabonds" by the Charles Holloway Dramatic Company, and by the very successful performance given it was shown that the pieeo is one of the strongest in trie company's repertoire. .Affording opportunities, as it does, for powerful acting, the whole story being a successive train of pathetic incidents, the various performers made the most of the characters allotted to them, and it was indeed a tribute to the effectiveness of the efforts put forward to rind that there were so many wet eyes amongst the audience by tht> time the curtain was lowered at the conclusion of the piece. From the opening, when evidence, pointed to Mai ion Thornton's guilt, and precipitating the succeeding events, the giving away by George Thornton - of the child born to them, the lapse of intervening' years of misunderstanding, misery and fruitless search for the child, till its ultimate restoration, along with the restitution of the former happiness of the Thorntons, the attention is enthralled. Most effective work was accomplished by Miss Beatrice Hollowav and Miss Mabel Russell as Dick and Wally respectively, the two little vagabonds. Both represented their characters in a manner leaving nothing to be desired; and whether it was in the lighter'vein, as playmates, romping around in the careless fashion of youngsters, ill-cared for, using the vernacular of the neglected, or in the deeper and pathetic scenes, the finding of the mother and father and the death of Wally, these two actresses showed much of the finished artist. Miss Rosa Conroy, as Marion Thornton, and Mr. Robert Inman, as George Thornton, were also called upon to exert themselves in no small degree, and they performed their tasks: spelendidly. Miss Conroy carried out her onerous role with vim and force, as well as with artistic ability, while Mr. Inman showed characteristic power and duo appreciation of the tine points of his cast. Miss Alice Deorwyn acted naturally and successfully in the part of Barlwra Scarth, and as Captain Dareville. Mr., Godfrey Cuts was a valuable member of the company. Mr. John O'Neill could scarcely have improved on his representation of Bill Mullins, being ably assisted by Miss Pattie Gourlay as Biddy Mullins. ' The less prominent parts were also well sustained by the respective performers, including Mr. Jefferson Tait, Mr. John Harford, Mr. Wilton Welch, Mr. Frank Kenny, Mr. Harry Browuless, Mr. a. Melville/Miss Brendy Burt, and Miss Tin sky Tecse. The piece will be produced again to-night.

OPERA HOUSE. Fuller's Vaudeville Company again appeared before a very large audience in tho Opera House last night. Encores were frequent. Mr. Val. Newton sang "Whom the Ebb Tide Flows" in fine stylo. Miss Ida Berridge. sang a number of character songs, all of which were capitally rendered. Mr. George Mackie played solus on a groat variety of instruments. Green and Gibson appeared for the last time, and gave " Her Other Husband." The Ahlbergs, acrobats and hand-balancers, gave a fine turn, and were loudly applauded. Victor the Great, assisted by Mdlle. Clothilda, were highly successful in their mysterious: box trick. Harry Linden, Will Stevens, Pearl Livingstone, Annie Cavendar, and La Petite Laurie also appeared. Some fine living pictures were shown by the Warwick bioscope. TE RANG! PAT. Mrs. Howie, the Now Zealander, who, under her native name of Te Rangi Pai, has of recent years* become so widely known throughout the musical world of Great Britain and Europe, as a vocalist, will shortly reappear in Auckland prior to her departure for Australia. That To Rangi Pai has achieved a leading position amongst England's great gingers is proved by the flattering criticisms that have been accorded her by tho London press, and by the fact that her appearances were frequently made in the presence of Royalty. Mrs. Howie will be assisted by Miss Daisy Evans, pianiste, and Mr. Victor Bagnall, baritone, and will also be supported by leading Auckland artists, including Madame ' Wielaert, Mr. Abel Rowc. Mr. A. Fogerty, Mr. Geo. Bagnall, Mr. 0. E. Farrow, and Mr. T. E. Midgley. The plan for reserved seats will be opened at Wildman and Arey's on Saturday next, at nine a.m.

ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. J. Maughan Barnett, the well-known Wellington organist, will give an organ recital on the new organ at St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, commencing at eight o'clock, fliis: evening. The programme includes works from Bach, Schubert, Guilniant, Paderewski, Westeufcolme, Mendelssohn, Handel, and We.ly. As Mr. Barnett. leaves Auckland on Thursday, this will bo Ills last performance.