ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14150, 27 August 1909, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

; WEST'S PICTURES. His Majesty's Theatre was well filled last evening, when another exhibition was given of West's Pictures. The pictures shown embraced quite a variety of interesting subjects, and being shown with a wonderful clearness were highly appreciated by the audience, who' applauded at frequent inter- ' vals. The pictures which proved most popular were those of the "Trollhatten Waterfalls," " Picturesque Kieff," " Modern Metallurgy," "The Gunshot," "The Phantom Ship," and "Territorials on the Brain." The same programme will be given this evening and at a matinee to-morrow afternoon. . . PATHE PICTURES. The Pathe Pctures being shown at the Royal Albert Hall, Albert-street, attracted another large house last evening, in spite of the inclement weather. Of the excellent series of pictures shown that taken from an aeroplane soaring above Rome appealed most to the audience, and was heartily applauded. The same programme will be given this evening. TIVOLI THEATRE. The "All-Star " Vaudeville Company continues to do good business at the Tivoli Theatre, Newton. Last night, when the previous evening's programme was repeated, there was again a large attendance, and each of the artists was accorded an enthusiastic reception. The programme will be repeated to-night. . OPERA HOUSE. <: A very appreciative house assembled at the Opera House last night, when Fuller's Wide-world Pictures were again shown. "The Gambler," a dramatic film, as acted by M. Jacquinet and Mdlle. Juliet Clarel, was loudly, applauded. A number of other films proved highly interesting. The orchestral selections by Mr. Fred Stokes and full orchestra, are greatly appreciated. The programme will be repeated for the last time this evening. On Saturday afternoon, at the matinee, an entire change of programme will be presented. Every child will receive an appropriate gift. BENEFIT CONCERT. ' A benefit concert was held in the Drill Hall, Onehunga, on Wednesday night, the proceeds to go to a disabled married man resident in Onehunga. All sections the community h assisted, and a big procession, headed by the Onehunga Municipal Brass B..nd, marched from Trafalgar-street to the hall. Over 500 persons took part in the procession, which included the municipal brass band, volunteer fire brigade, members of the Good Templars, Rechabites, Foresters, Oddfellows, Hibernians, Auckland, City, and ,Onehunga Salvation Army Bands. The procession was well lighted by .torches and coloured lights.. The members of friendly societies marched in regalia. On arrival at the hall, so great was the crowd that only a small section of it could gain admittance, the building being filled to overflowing. . The first half of the programme consisted of an excellently arranged minstrel. entertainment by Messrs. R. Sutherland (interlocutor), E. V. 'Sutherland, G. McVeagh (Bones), Alf. Matthews, J. Conroy (Tambos), J. Park, E. J. Higgins, Misses H. Cowley, McNeill, and Howe's orchestra _ The second half comprised items by Misses Glan- • field and Bickerton., Messrs. Cronin, Williams, H. Lobb, A. Martin, G. M. Howe, L. Ballantyne, J. Littler. The whole concluded with a screamingly funny farce, entitled Mad Music." Miss Mulkere acted as accompanist. While the expenses were nil, it is anticipated that over £70 will be handed to the beneficiary. i ■'.'■■' ...in .1...... ....■ i' '" •" "y"', ■\ MISSIONS TO SEAMEN; " A very bright entertainment was given last evening at the Seamen's Institute, Shortland-street, ■ when ."* the following friends were instrumental in helping to make the evening a great success : —Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Price, Mrs-. Matthews, the Misses Willcocke and Plaisted, and Messrs. Plaisted, Baskett, and Fawcett. The missioner, Mr. Arthur \P. Cowie, thanked all on behalf of the seamen.

CONCERT AT MOUNT ALBERT. The Mount Albert Orchestral Society gave their second concert, at St. Luke's Parish Hall, Mount Albert, on Wednesday evening last, there being a crowded audience. The society, consisting of ,30 instrumentalists, under the baton of Mr. V. N. Lester, gave a splondid performance. The vocalists, Mrs. Impey and Miss Caseley, Messrs. A. J. Black, 0. Pritchard,' and J. Caseley, were heartily applauded, and had to give encore items. Mr. H. Lester's clarionet . solo, " Rienzi," was sweetly played. Miss V. Page and Messrs. Eishwick and Tudehope acted as accompanists. The concert throughout proved most enjoyable. TAMAKI WEST MUSICAL CLUB. ' The Tamaki> West Musical and Social Club held its monthly literary evening on Monday. 23rd inst., in the Road Board room. Two Shakesperian readings were given, from the " Merchant of. Venice " and "Julius Ca»sar." In the former the trial scene was rendered, while in the latter play the speeches of Brutus and Mark Antony were taken. The following took part in the readings: Stenhouse, Misses Massey, Cooper, and Wyllie, Messrs. D. Chadwick Brown, W. Massey, F. Massey, S. Pilkington, and Alf. Brown. After several musical items supper was served round. During the evening the society passed a resolution expressing its regret at the resignation of the warden of St. John's College (Rev. C. W. Scott-Moncrieff), and his consequent departure from the district, where he has been a valued member of the Musical and Social Club.