ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13523, 22 August 1907, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CARRENO. ~ The celebrated pianist, Mmo. Carrono, will make her first 'appearance in'-Auckland tonight at the Choral Hall. There is every indication that she will bo greeted by a large audience, as'a good many seats have bcen-booiked already. Special tra'm arrangements have maSe for the convenience of suburban residents intending to attend the concert.. , Plans and advance sale of tickets are at Wildrnaii and Arey's. Carreno plays.on a Bochstein concert piano, which has been specially made for her and accompanies her on lour. -. RICKARDS'" VAUDEVILE COMPANY. The fare, provided by Riekards' Vaudeville Company last evening was equal 10 the preceding performances of the present season, and, received, the hearty approval of. the large "number of patrons "who wont to His Majesty's to be entertained. The turn by Ciiarlene and Cliarleno /as again one of the most acceptable., While .Miss Cassie Walmcr, Miss Ada .Sadler, Mr. George Dean, Mr. Fred. Russell, King and'Benson, and Messrs. Hart-and Roehfort contributed attractive items. A bright and interesting 'programme- will be submitted to-night, and the season v.-ill close on Saturday evening.

OPERA. HOUSE. Fuller's Vaudeville Company performed to a crowded house last night. Mr. Carlton Cooper,. ventriloquist, made, hisf final bow, and Raleigh % and May gave a fine wirewalking performance. Haimnori and Wynlt, Sandow girls, were successful with their Mexican specialties. "Pepita" and Cheyenne "and Clarence Tisdale ' sang we!!. Armstrong and Verne oautad much amusement with their sketch, '"200 Wives." The Ahlbergs, Bob Bell,, A. L. Cropp,- the Maynards, arid Woodward also appear ed. The new picture of the Webb-Towns boat race was ■ shown,-'add created "a/ great deal of interest as the various points- of the race were seen. To-morrow night Percy Denton will appear for the last time, and an amateur comic-singing competition will be held.

CHILDREN'S HOME SALE OF WORK.

Asale of work was opened in the Wesley Hall, Pitt-street, yesterday afternoon, in aid of tho funds of the Children's Home, Rcmuera. Mr. A. C. Caughey, who declared the function open, said that, the home was being carried on in a quiet., unobtrusive manner. It was an institution chat was deserving of support. Last year admission to the home was sought by 15'J children, but they could hot. be taken in, owing to tho insufficient accommodation. There were 62 children in the institution at present, and the cost of maintenance was £10 per head per year. It was most economically worked.

Mi. H. M. Smeeton. who presided, said that the work of the home had grown, and he. hoped that the present appeal for funds would meet with the same gratifying response as previous appeals. The hall itself presents a particularly striking appearance. It, has been gaily decorated, branches of various blossoming fruit trees having been used with good effect. The stalls have been attractively arranged, and there is not the " cramping " of goods to hi' seen which is a feature of many similar functions. There is an exceptionally fine display of woollen and linen goods and fancy articles. There is also a good array of pot plants, while a lollie ami refreshment stall is also in evidence. During the evenings competitions will be held. The following ladies are assisting in the sale of goods:Mesdames Batchelor, Pilkineton, Giles, Dixon, Speed. Smethurst, Howie, .'Jones. Dudley. Morton, Mclnnes, Adams, mid Teeco, and Misses Rountreo (2), Pearson (2), Morten (2:. Mclnnes. Henderson, Brown. Mitchell, Hurfitt, Adams, Simpson, and V. Raj. Praise is due *o Mrs. L', M. Hay, honorary secretary, for the- manner in which the general arrangements have been carriisd out.

Last evening the hall was crowded, and very good business resulted. The salf will he continued to-day and to-morrow.