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New Zealand Mail, Issue 751, 23 July 1886, Page 19

Messrs Burton Bros, gave their. last. exhibition of limelight views in this city at the Athemeam Hall last night week to another large and appreciative audience. Messrs Burton Bros, left for Auckland next day by the Waibora to give a series of exhibitions in that The concert and tableaux vivant entertainment, given in aid of the building fund at St Peter’s Schoolroom, last n ; gbt week was a great success. There was a very large attendance, the room being crowded in every, part, m fact many people were unable to gain admission. A capital programme of vocal and instrumental items was provided. The tableaux, seven in number, were very pretty, the grouping of the characteis being exceedingly artistic, and reflecting great credit on the Misses K.ree-t and Mr J. E. Read who arranged tnem. The following programme was presented : March, “ Athalie ” (Mendelssohn), Miss H. Pearce and Mr G. Pearce; tableau, “Cmderella ;” song, “A vision” (Pontet), Miss Brassey ; duet, “ I a voice (Glover), Mrs Greenwood and Miss Sutcliffe ; tableau, “ Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness ; song, “The little hero,” Mr J. E. Read ; pianoforte solo “Reminiscences of Versailles, Mi3s Hamerton ; tableau, “ The sleeping beauty ; song, “The old love and the new,” Mrs Greenwood ; tableau, “Nursery rhymes; song, “ The eastern window,’ Miss Brassey’ ; tion, “ Sergeant Buzfuz’s speech,” Mr J. E. Read ; duet (violin and piano), “ Schlummerlied ” (Schumann), Mr G. Pearce sad Mi_s Pearce ; seng, “ Tom BowliDg,’ Mr R. P. Johnson ; tableau, “ Faith, hope, and charity; soog “ Don’t forget me ” (Pinsuti), Miss Ada Crease ; tableau, “ All nations song, Miss Brassey. The tableaux were all encored, and excited enthusiastic admiration. The following musical items received encores. Duet, Mrs Greenwood and Miss utcliffe ; Reminiscences of Versailles,” Miss Hamerton, who, in responding, played Gottschalks Pasquinade ;” Mr Read’s song, “ The hero (Adams) ; duet for violin and piano ( bchlummerlied ’), by Mr and Miss Pearce; and Mrs Brassey’s song, “ Tbe eastern window.’ Miss Stanford not beiDg present to sing the duet, Miss Brassey kindly sang another song. Mrs Rous Martin presided at the. pianoforte, lhe last tableau was shown with colored lights, which produced a very good effect. Great praise is due to everyone concerned in the evening a performances. At the conclusion the Ven Archdeacon Stock announced that tue tableaux,'-’with a fresh musical programme, would be xepeated the next Tuesday f° r J; de benefit of the Girls’ Friendly Society. The proceeds amounted to £27. ifcOne of the largest audiences ever gathered Side the Theatre Royal assembled last night week to hear the first concert given under, the auspices of the Wellington Caledonian Society. When the curtain rose there was not standing room inside the Theatre. The manner in the stage was decorated reflected great credit on those members of the Society to whom was deputed the work. Large nikau palms occupied the places usually taken up by the wings, and from their fronds depended a number oE Chinese lanterns, giving quite a fairy-like appearance to the whole scene. In the background a large transparency of Robert; Burn , Scotland’s poet, was displayed,.surrounded by bannerets containing quotations from his most noted and popular works. As the curtain rose the chorus sang the National Anthem. Mr Jack then, on behalf of the Committee, apologised to the audience for the non-appearance of Miss Cbborne, who was to have sung a couple of solos. The song y Mr Todd, “ Gae bring to me a pmt o wine,” and the duet “Lassie wad ye lo’e me” elicited loud applause. Among the pieces which deserve spec al notice were the instrumental selections arranged bv Mr J. H. Pope, and which fairly brought down the house. Mrs Turnbull was obliged to comply with a vociferous encore for her singing of ““O a’ the ai.rts can blaw.” Mr Martin sang the “ Scottish emij a rant’s farewell ” with very good effect. 1 he Reel of Tulloch was danced by four, gentlemen dressed in Highland costume. Miss Steel sang “Jessie’s Dream very pleasantly. Mr McGlasban’s playiDg of Scottish airs on th=s violin waß much admired. Mrs Greenwood s singing of “ Annie Laurie ” was the signal for an Enthusiastic burst of applause, and that ladv sang “ Cornin’ thro the rye,’ m response to an irresistible encore. Much praise is due to the chorus singers for the effective manner ia which the choruses were given. The most noticeable perhaps were the “ Bonnie woods o’ Craigielea,” in which the solo part was taken bv Mr Wilson very creditably, and Hail to the Chief.” Speaking of the whole concert it must be pronounced an unqualified success. About 700 people attended the concert and dance at the Drillsbed last night week given by the Garrison Band in aid of the instrumental fund. The entertainment was under the

patronage of the officers and members of the Wellington Garrison, and proved a most enjoyable affair. Songs were given by Messrs Leopold, Nichols, McKsrz’e, and Seaman Hare, the two former gentlemen having ta respond to encores. Petty-Offieer Armstrong acted as secretary, and worked well to ensure success, his efforts being aoly seconded by Sergeants Avery, Ciiap, Jenson, and Serge mtMajor Davis. Color-Sergeant Carver and Sergeant Roberta acted as M.C.’s. Dancing was kept up well into the morning, the Garrison Band providing the music with excellent effect under Bandmaster Cimino. The seventh of the llev. L. M.. Isitt s popular free concerts caiue off on £>a. ! urr!ay night at the Athenaj im Hall. As on former occasions, the hall was crowded to the doois by an appreciative audience. The programme presented wa3 a capital one, comprising several excellent vocal and instramental items, being aa follows :—Flute solo, Rev. P. N. Hunter ; song, “ Mark, the blacksmith's son,” Mr Todd; recitation, “Ticket <>’ leave.’’ Mr F. Haybittle ; duet, “ Love and War,’’ Messrs. J. W. Hill and J. Prouse ; song, “ Killarney,” Miss Randall; song, “The Pilgrims,,” Mr J W. Hill ; song, “Jessie’s dream,” Miss- J. Greig ; pianoforte solo, “Carnival de "Venice,” variations, Mr P. Lachman ; duet, “ The Bailor sighs,” Miss Randall and Mr J. Prouse ; soag, “ The giris are the boys for me,” Mr J. Pro lse. Mr J. W. Wood delivex-ed an Interesting ten minutes address. Altogether the concert wa3 one of the most successful of the series. A repetition of the concert given under tbe auspices of tbe Caledonian Society last evening week took place on Saturday evening at the Theatre Royal, the proceeds being in aid of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Fund. As on Thursday night, the stage was beautifully decorated with nikau palms and Chinese lanterns, and presented a charming picture from the front. The excellent diversified programme was received with keaa appreciation by the audience, who were lavish with applause. Mrs Turnbull was loudly encored for her ever-pleasing Scotch ballads, and tbe many other items by lady and gentlemen amateurs were warmly received. The accompanists were—piano, Mrs Dunlop and Miss Gray ; organ, Mr Pierard. Mr McGlasbam acted as conductor, and Captain L. W. Lovedav as h)a. secretary. Unfortunately an apology had to be offered for Mrs Greenwood by Mr Turnbull, that lady being unable to attend through a severe col J. Considering the object and the merits of the performance the attendance was small, only £2O 13s being taken at the doors. Being Saturday night, of course a good upstairs house was scarcely to bs expected. . . ' . The concert and tableaux vivants entertainment, which was such a great success last week, was repeated at St. F® ter 8 ch^ ch 7 room on Tuesday evening, in aid of the Girls Friendlv Society. There was again a very large attendance, the room being well filled lu all parts. All the songs and instrumental items were new, while the different tableaux of the previous entertainment were repeated most successfully. The most noticeable of the tableaux was, perhaps, tbe last one “All Nations,” the picturesque dresses, and the excellent grouping of the characters beiDg exceeding effective. The audience showed their appreciation by enthusiastically encoring each picture. Additional effect was lent to the final tableau by the introduction of colored lights. Toe following took part in the tableaux Mrs K<-nay, Misses Seed (2), Kreefq Didsbury, Nancarrow, Rose (3), Evans (3). Vennell, Pearson, Wrigglesworth, Bock, Hutchinson (2), Stuart, Kenny (2), and Wilson ; Messrs. Morrab, Seed, Hutchinson Barraud, iripe and Stuart, and Masters Bock and Lyon. The programme was as follows :—Processional march (Scotaon Olarke), pianoforte duet, Mrs Rous Marten and Miss H. Pearce ; tableau, “ Cinderella;” song, “ The angel at the window” (Tours), Mr Clothier ; duet, “ABC " (Parry), Miss Stanford and Mr R. P. Johnson ; tableau, “ Dick Swiveller and tbe Marchioness song, “ Close t» the threshold ” (H. Parker) with violoncello obbligato, Mias Hamerton and Mr A. Hamerton ; duec, violin and pianoforte, Air 3 from “Martha” (Flotow), Mr G. Pearce and Miss H. Pearce ; song, “ Golden days ” (Sullivan), Miss Brassey ;tableau, “The sleeping beauty; tableau, “ Nursery rhymes “Spanish love song,” (Maude V. White). Mr W. G. bnaen ; pianoforte solo “LaGaite” (tjydney Smith), Miss Hamerton ; tableau, “ Faith, Hope, and Charity;” recitation, “The fireman’s love,’’ Mr J. E Read ; song, “ Last rose of summer” Mrs Greenwood ; trio, Airs from “La Sonnambula ” (Bellini), violin, cello, and piano, Messrs It. and A. Hamerton, and Miss HamertoD ; song. “ Until we meet again (Lowthiau), Miss Brassey ; tableau, All nations “ Buie Britannia ” and “ God save the Queen.” The musical portion of the entertainment was arranged by _ Mrs Rous Marten, and passed off admirably. The following musical items were encored— Airs from “ Martha,” Mr G. Pearce and Mua H. Pearce ; “ Golden Days,” Miss Brassey ; “La Gaitis,” Miss Hamerton ; “ Spanish love song,” Mr Shaen ; “ Last rose of summer (beautifully sung by Mrs Greenwood, who responded With “ Robin Adair ”) ; “Until we meet again,” Miss Brassey. Mr Reade s excellent recitation, “ A fireman’s love, was at so encored, and he then gave “ The last hymn in a very impressive manner. The playing ot Miss Hamerton and Messrs A. and Hamerton was much admired. Mrs Rous Marten accompanied all the songs very tastefully Major and Miss Jervois and party were’present until the end of the performance.