ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14019, 26 March 1909, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

', [ HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The last two nights of tho Meynell and ■ (.hum season will bo entered upon to-night, when the company will present the sympathetic play "The Little Breadwinner." This charming drama of domestic life should prove one of the most attractive and delightful of the season. Tho play is full of genuine child interest. It is claimed that no more truly homely story, crowded with human situations and depicting tho lifo wo load, has over been presented to a New Zealand audience. The name part will be played by little Miss Quoenio Williams, and the character of Bobby Trott by Maggie Dickinson, two of the principal members of tho famous Tincan Band. Mr. 0. R. Stallford will appear as Joseph Prior, while Miss Beatrice Holloway as Margaret Daventry, Miss Lillian Meyers as Kato Cherry, and Mr. J. B. Atholwood as Lord William Dorrington aro all said to be well cast. WIRTH'S CIRCUS. Another large audience attended Messrs. Wiith Bros.' Circus and Zoo in Stanleystreet last night. The big collection of wild animals was inspected by vast crowds before and after the ring performance, and created a lot of interest. Of tho circus itself the acrobatic feats were wonderful, the groat international tumbling contest, between artists from England, Germany, - Prance, Spain, Italy, and Australia, being well worth; watching, while tho feats of Sydey Bros, in throwing forward and back somersaults on bicycles and motor cycles, and "looping the loop" in mid air without a loop, came in for warm applause. The performing elephants and the high jumping competition between the pony Maori and the horse Lady Morton also caused considerable interest. The performance will bo given again to-night. A matinco will bo held to-morrow afternoon. "SIXES AND SEVENS" AND "MANUELLA." Interest in the forthcoming productions of " Sixes and Sevens" (I'eacockc-Humphrcys) and "Manuella" (Birch-Humphreys) at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday next and on Saturday, April 3, respectively, is on tho increase. Although "Sixes and Sevens" was produced in Parnell last November, it was only on a small scale, and only a limited number of theatregoers were able to see it. The coming revival, therefore, with a strengthened cast. and augmented chorus and orchestra, will be practically a new production. Some of the features that may be mentioned as showing both Miss Maud Peacocke, the talented young authoress, and tho composer (Mr. Thos. Humphreys) at their best, so far as " Sixes and Sevens" is concerned, aro the quaint duet "The Fisherman and the. Goldfish" and the dainty danco that follows it for Miss Y. von Meyers and Mr. H. C. Borradailo; tho baritone solo in Act 1., .'"Sine© You Have Loved Me," sung by Mr. L. O'Malley; the musical monologue, "I'm Not As I Was," by Mr. J. O'Sullivan : flic humorous song, "Missed the 'Bus," by Mr. N. L. Finkelstein; the opening and closing choruses of the second act, and the really clever specialty, " Spooks," by Mr. O'Sullivan and chorus. In connection with the latter number Miss Poacocke has allowed her weird imaginative faculty full play, and has written lines which may truly bo said to send cold shivers down the back. 'In the coming production "Spooks" is to bo rendered with special ghostly effects, arranged by Messrs. C. Crosher and H. Mudford. For the first time in Auckland, the panopticon will be used, this remarkable contrivance giving the'audience the impression that ghosts aro actually floating through tho air. Other attractive numbers, lyrically and musically, are the duet "Pray Tell My Fortune" and the trio "Love Is a Vagabond." . ; Sixes and Sevens" will bo staged for five nights only, and "Manuella" will also be limited to five nights. The box plan for both productions is now open at Wildman and Arcy's. OPERA HOUSE. Another large audience gathered at the Opera House last night to witness the current programme of Fuller's Wide World Pictures. The pictures wore of great. variety. Very interesting were those dealing with the London Zoo, tobacco-growing in Borneo, and modern biscuit-making, while the humorous films, especially "A. Lover's Stratagems"; and "Heating Powder," were quite up to the mark. During the evening little Jessie Omond sang "Daddy" in a taking style. Tho same programme will be *reneatcd for the last time to-night, and on Saturday another set of films will be shown. The pictures will include: Life and Industries in Burma," " Mr. Brown Has Won a Prize," A Child's Forgiveness." " An Americans Record Trip Through Europe." and a marvellous one entitled " Wilbur Wright, the Bird Man." Reduced prices wiH be charged at the matinee. TIVOLI PICTURES. A large audience greeted the now programme at the Tivoli Theatre last night, , among those present being the Mayor and 'councillors of Grey Lynn. Tho " Continental Naval Manoeuvres ' is one of the finest pictures of its kind yet shown on the screen in Auckland. It gives one a vivid idea of what life is on a first-class battleship when in action. The manoeuvring of the vast fleet of battleships is a revelation to many and an education to tho younger generation. There will be a special matinee tomorrow afternoon, when the management intend entertaining the children of tho Orphans' Home. A special educational programme will bo presented. ROYAL PICTURES. The pictorial display given at. the Royal Albert Hall last evening again drew a good house, and was of a high and interesting order. To-night the present series of films will be shown for the last time. To-morrow afternoon the usual matinee will be held, and children will lie admitted at half-price, every picture shown being new to Auckland.