ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15060, 1 August 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

W A ITEM AT A BOATING CLUB'S CONCERT. Ijfie concert promoted to augment the building fund of the Waiternata Boating Club attracted a large audience to the Town Hall last night. There were but few vacant seats in the large auditorium, and it goes without saying that <ho end to bo achieved will largely benefit by the efforts of those responsible for tho entertainment. Madame Wielaert was set down for the "Jewel Song" from Gounod's "Faust," and the popular soprano submitted a flexible and well-balanced rendering of this florid excerpt. Much buoyancy and vocal flexibility was shown in tho phrasing of the brilliant number, which was heartily encored. ".Miss Gwenyth Evans gave a highly creditable reading of Nevin's expressive "0 that We Two were Maying,"' and followed with Jean Malcolm's "My Rose, ' a song which should become more popular than it is. Heir Raimund Pechotsch delighted his hearers in the brilliant fantasia by Vieuxtemps on "Yankee Doodle," and being encored, responded with tho inevitable "Carnival do Venice" (?aganini). The place as soloist of Mr. Vi. Aspinall, who was indisposed, was taken by Mr. T. Quinlan, wha essayed "The Devout Lover" (M. V. White). There was a lack of sustaining power in the longer noted of this song, though tho distinct enunciation of the vocalist sen-eel to remove the , interpretation from the merely commonplace. The" Lyric Four, in this instance consisting of Messrs. Firth, Blakely, McElwain, and Ryan, were well suited in their quartets, "Timbuctoo" and "Don't You Cry." These made a wide appeal, and were heartily encored. In this regard a well-balanced and expressivo rendering was-given by the quartet | of the part-song, "When Evening's Twi- , light.'' Mr. John W. Ryan (basso) | brought out tho Irish humour of " The Ould Side Car" (Airlie Dix), so acceptably that he was compelled to respond ' with "The Little Irish Girl" . (Lohr). Mr. Laurie Abrahams, in his costume monologue " The Poet," provoked much merriment, and his extracts from those alleged poems which were continually being .veing refused' by the publishers on account of being "too intellectual," were uproariously received. Mr. Alan McElwain discoursed to much purpose upon the subject of " Sockerv Setting a Hen," and followed with a budget of mirth-provoking imitations. Mr. W. T. Sharp was well received in his organ solos.- The first of these, a concert overture by Morandi, showed diversity of style, while the subsequent "Gondola Song" (Lohr) displayed to advantage the more delicate solo stops of the fino instrument. A graphic reading, in a darkened hall, was given of LefebureWely's tone-picture, " Tho Storm," the original score being somewhat amplified in order to enhance the realistic effects. Mr. Sharp also played Wolstenholmo's tasteful sketches, "Wo Question and the Answer," anil concluded the programme with a spirited performance of Wely's Grand March." The accompaniments were principally shared by Madame Pechotsch, Herr Wielaert., and Mr. Leo. Whit-taker.

"THE DANDIES."Bri and full of genuine entertainment, the programme submitted by "The Dandies'' at the Town Hall last"evening drew another large audience. Keen appreciation of the various items was displayed by tho audience, who did not stint their applause. The programme will be repeated this evening.. i '

OPERA HOUSE. As usual a large audience was present at the Opera House last evening, when tho programme inaugurated on Monday night was repeated. It is a decidedly good one and received a warm reception.^ " MRS- McSWEENEY." The final production of " Mrs. McSweeney" by tho aggie Moore Com pan at His Majesty's Theatre last evening was well attended. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Harold Gregson's recital on the Town Hal! organ on Saturday evening next is being looked forward to with interest. Tilo programme is a varied one, and contains selections from Bach, Mozart, _ Rheinberger, Wagner, Widor, and Guihnant a list of composers sufficiently imposing to ensure a capital evening's entertainment. One piece, seldom played, is the " Caprice" by the Parisian organist, Guilmant, remarkable for its lightning-like changes between the different manuals. Tho recital concludes I with the great " Rienzi Overture."' Seats may bo reserved as usual at Wildmnn and I A rev's. SAILORS' CONCERT. A very enjoyable gramlion« concert was given in the Seamen's Institute, Lower j Queen-street, .last evening. Songs were supplied by Miss Violet Stuart', ofXoith- • cote, and. mandoline selections by .Mr. j Skinner, of Chelsea. A large'number of j seamen were present, and the missioner. ! .Mr. Arthur P. Cowio, presided. WEST PICTURES. A variety of subjects are covered in the t excellent collection of living picture*! which were presented to a good house at j the Royal Albert Hall, last' night. The programme' commenced with " Pat he's Gazette," the film being rather longer than usual. Tho scenes shown are uniformly interesting. An appealing dramatic was serened in " Love and Silence." Two young men both love the same girl, and ens nobly undergoes punishment in place of the other to (save the name of the wevnan lie l®ves, subsequently receiving his well "darned reward. "Gerona, the Venice of Spain," is an apt title, as a j evidenced by the streets, which are, in ! parts, broad sheets of water. "The Girl I Deputy" is «■ Western drama of sufficiently exciting character to satisfy those whoso fancy turns in this direction. Some splendid juvenile acting is presented in "The Jam Cupboard," and the result of a

small boy in & closet full of preserves can easily bo guessed. Scenes of the great. Irbit <iir, in Russia-, where/fish and milk arc sold in solid frozen blocks, is of an educational nature, and proved popular. Chief interest was centred in a military drama, "The Sergeant's' Daughter," the plot of which is the somewhat hackneyed ono of ;i voting man being disinherited because of iiis marriage to a girl not approved _of by his father. "Fortunately everything eventually turns out happily. Olner mirth-provoking comic films are shown and complete a first-class programme. The tamo pictures will ba screened to-night and during tlio week..

DICKENS ESTIVA L. All arrangements m connection with the Dickens Costume Festival, which takes place i:i the Town Hall next Tuesday evening, arc well forward, and no effort i's being spared to make tins performance an interesting and notable one. Several prominent artists from the scuth will take part in the lcstiv.il, and altogether it is anticipated that there will bo gathered together for the occasion an array of professional and amateur talent which has seldom.. if ever, been' associated in this kind of work in New Zealand. In addition to the large number of sketches and scenes to he presented there will ho rendered a choice programme of specially selected musical items appropriate tJ the occasion. The programme will conclude with the immortal trial scene. " Bardell v. Pickwick," in which several wellknown members of the Bar will appear. The box plan is now open at Wild matt and. Arev's, and the day sales are at Martelli s, Upton's, Lady's, and Partridge's.

BAPTIST CITURCJI CONCERT. A concert was ;-!vr- n in the M- a i Eden Baptist Hi'll on Tuesday f ve>*:g. A varied programme, was submitted, among those contributing"' items being 'Miss 01phert and Messrs. F. XL" Garland. E, Parker, McCarthy, G. Woolford. N. Taite, Gravdon, L..Metcalfe, and Matthews. Mr. E. Barker's orchestra was responsible for an .overture, while Mrs. Heath, A.S.M., acted a 1? accompanist.

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. A programme that gives promise of providing much real enjoyment will bo screened at ilia Queen's Theatre to-day and _ to-night. Dramas, comedi v, and. scenics are said to be of a high standard. Included in the new programme aro "Cowboy Loyalty," "Mrs. X. and the Unfortunate Heiress," "Glimpses of Devonshire," "Match Making/' "A Violin Scraper Gives a Concert," and. " Dupin S«".ckts a Situation.'" A a interesting series of pictures in being screened at the King's Theatro where numbers of people go nightly to witness the production of "Dick Turpin." The Lyric Theatro maintains its reputation by the production of its present programme. the chief feature of which is ant historical drama, entitled "The Life of Mona Lisa." Continuous pictures at the King Georgo j Theatre continue to draw large audiences 1 daily. The usual change will be made to- I day. ' . A good programme is being shown' ati j the Newton Picture Palace. ——™_________ ■ I SKATING RINKS. Prince's Rink was well patronised lasti ! night. A fancy dress carnival is to bo 1 given at the rink on the 21st, irst.i '. A sack £ i a . co on skates will bo run ati I the Royal Rink this evening'. j