ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 13970, 28 January 1909, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ADA CROSSLEY CONCERTS. Madame Ada Ckosslet, who, with her companions in art, arrived in Auckland yesterday, will commence her season to-night at His Majesty's Theatre, under the direction of Mr. J. C. Williamson. Madame Crossley's tour in Australia and New Zealand has boon one uninterrupted succession of triumphs, and the incomparable contralto and her company have received the most flattering compliments everywhere they they have appeared. It is a question whether a better all-round concert company has ever before travelled together. Madame Crobsley, who has been absent for five years, will still have the advantage of the services of Mr. Percy Grainger, the eminent pianist, v. no has been associated with her for so long. She has also been fortunate in securing the services of the English tenor, Mr. ii- Harrison, whose fame has preceded him, Mr. Jay Ryan, a baritone who was brought out for the Imperial Opera Company, and M. Leon Sametini, a brilliant violinist. The star will l>o heard in the lovely Largo of Handel, " Ombra Mai Fu." with organ, violin, and piano accompaniment; the songs, "Traum Durch Die Dampening (Strauss) and " L'Heureux Vagabond (Bruuoau); also Lewis Carey's Nearer, My God, to Thee." Mr. John Harrison will sing in the first part the famous * Adelaide'" of Beethoven, and in the second Stephen Adams' "Roses." Mr. Jay Ryan is down for the prologue from "I Paghacci," and the " Toreador's.Song" from Carmen. Mr. Percy Grainger will play the pianoforte soli "To the Spring Time" and (lie "Norwegian Bridal Procession" (Grieg;, and in the second part the "Romance in F Sharp" (Schumann), and Irish Dance No. 1 " Macguire's Kick" (StanfordGramger). ho violinist, M. Leon Sametini, will be heard in "Nocturne" (Chopin-Sara' sate), and Bach s "Gavotte," as well as the tautafiia from "Faust" of Wieniawski. Mr. Harold Whittle, is the accompanist. he box plan is at Wildman and Arey's where reserved seats at 10s 6d can be secured! the 5s and 2s 6d seats can also l>e had there 1 he concert commences at eight, o'clock, and carriages may bo ordered for ten o'clock

WESTS PICTURES. At the Opera House last night another appreciative reception awaited West's Pictures. j The drama film, "Lady Let mere's Jewels, and the very fine selection of miscellaneous pictorial subjects shown made up a distinctly pleasurable entertainment The music provided by West's Orchestral Band was a feature. To-night the same programme will be presented. THE ROYAL PICTURES. .i. T T? R< ? y ? 1 „ Pietures ,lad a large hous -at the Loyal Albert Hall last night. The same programme will he repeated to-night, and every lady attending the performance will be presented wit:; a souvenir. On Anniversary Da/ a special gift matinee will be held and every child will receive a present i complete change of programme will be given on Saturday night. TIVOLI PICTURES. A benefit concert in aid of the Newton m!"?. *™ nd was Riven last evening, in the livoli Jlieatre, the attendance being very satisfactory. The band played the test pieces under rehearsal for the Hastings contest, and the full programme of Tivoli animated pictures was given. Of the scenic views, "A Railway Ride in France," "Pi c tiiresque Switzerland," and "Travel in Russia' were excellent films. The comic element was fully supplied by the Brothers Wood, * The Swimming Master," and the Quick-change Mesmerist." Pittures of a highly dramatic turn were found 111 , , f Old Shepherd," "Ostler Joe," and lhe Pony Express Rider." IRISH CONCERT. An Irish concert in aid of the Sisters of St. Joseph, was held in St. Benedict's Hall last evening, lhe building was crowded, and the audience heartily applauded the various vocal and musical items contributed by the following:-Mrs. Wells, Misses Barry, Nellie O'Neill, C. Lorrigan, Carrigan, L. Knight, blade, A. Lorrigan, Jennie Hutchinson, Messrs. Glceson. T. Stackpolc. O. Pritchard Guscott, H. Whitty, Garnet Over, OMallcy, Thomas, Howe, Goldsworthy, lollas, and Master Claude Over An exhibition of club drill was contributed by Masters Beehan, Santo, Carver, Mason, Eaiily, and Dcvaney. THE SQUIRES-BURNS BATTLE. In response to numerous requests, Messrs. MaeMahon announce that the pictorial presentation of the battle of the white boxing champion, Burns and Squires, will be shown at Otahuhu to-morrow night and Huntly on Saturday This will bo the last two opportunities of witnessing the celebrated struggle for the world s supromacy, and in addition a special programme of the latest wonders of the cinematographip art will bo presented.