EVENING AMUSEMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXX, Issue 3785, 6 July 1899, Page 6

EVENING AMUSEMENTS.

THE BAIN BRIDGE RECITAL. Something decidedly original in the way of entertainment was provided at the Opera House yesterday evening by Mr Oliver Bainbridge, M.A., the artist who is touring the world for material for a great work. The proceedings opened with a fantasia on American airs, played with fine effect on the pianoforte by Miss Beatrice Vnrtha. A song, “The Yeoman’s Wedding,” was next snug by Mr Horace Stobbing, and then Mr Bainbridge stepped on to the stage. Attired in Bulgarian costume, and with his long, wavy hair descending over his shoulders, he at once impressed the audience as a unique and interesting personality—an impression which was verified as his recital of adventure proceeded, illuminated as it was by flashes of humour and by quaint illustrative anecdotes. The hour during which he “talked’’ seemed to consist of no mure than thirty minutes—a very good tost of the engrossing nature of a recital in which description, pathos, patriotism and wit were aptly intermingled. In the second part of the entertainment. Miss Vartha again played a selection on the. pianoforte, and songs wore given by Miss Kathleen Hickling and Mr Stubbing. Mr Bainbridge then, by a scries of “lightning sketches’’ on a blackboard, demonstrated his power as an artist and caricaturist. His Excellency the Governor and suite were present. but the attendance of the general public was meagre, and not at all what the merits of the programme deserved.

MRS MULLER’S CONCERT. The first annual concert given by Mrs Muller and pupils attracted a large nvowd to the Taranaki street. Wesleyan Schoolroom Inst night, tho building being densely packed. The long list of items received very 7 thorough treatment. Mrs Muller’s contributions were a violin solo, “Seconde Romance” (Berthold Tours), and the aria. "Una Voce.” from “II Barbicre Di Siviglia” (Rossini). For the latter she was enthusiastically encored. She also took part in two vocal duets, “Flower Quccu” (Glover), with Miss Fraser, and “Singing Lesson” (Barnet), with Miss Davenport. Mrs Muller was assisted by Mrs Murdock, Miss Ethel Biliman, Blr Bloznr and the Wesleyan Orchestral Society. Mrs Murdock contributed a harp solo. “Murmuring Waves” (Oberthur), and also played a harp accompaniment in a vocal duet contributed by Blisses Roberts and Fraser, “The Wind and tho Harp” (Glover), and in a song by Bliss Kebblewhite, “Tho Blind Girl to her Han)” (Glover). Blr Mozar’s cultivated voice was much appreciated in “0 Lovely Rose” (Hermes) and “Thine Eyes” (Lassen), for both of which ho was encored. The Orchestral Society gave a capital rendering of the march “To the Front” (Hume) and of a gavotte. “Maid of Honour,” by Bettridge. Bliss Blaco sang “Non Ti Scordar Di Me” (Robandi), for which Blr Blullcr played a violin obligato. Other songs were—“ Stay with Me” (Mattoi). by Bliss E. Walker, “The Swallows” (Cowan), by Bliss Knight. “When the Quiet Bloon is Beaming” (Scliandorf), by 7 Bliss Langford, and “Sunshine and Rain” (Blnmcnthal), by Bliss Fraser. Bliss G. Tall displayed fin® elocutionary nowors in the recitation -“Brier Rose.” The concert concluded with a trio for piano and two violins by 7 Blisses Ethel Billmau, E. Godbor and Blr Blullcr.

Another exhibition of NorUicot l '? kiuejiiatograph was given at the Exchange Hall last night before a largo and appreciative audience. A compin'c change of programme will he given tonight. and the specialty combine' ion will also perform new items. The South Wellington School Bazaar was again well attended yesterday afternoon and evening. ' In "the evening an entertainment was given, in which the pupils of the school assisted. The girls sang a troopers’ song, and the boys and girls together rendered two choruses, “My Father’s Land” and “The Lark.” The hoys gave an exhibition pf physical drill, and the younger children a pretty display of a garland drill. The members of the youths’ class at the' Newtown Gymnasium wont through dumbbell exercises. The entertainment' concluded with a recitation by Messrs Hewlett, Wright and Dewar. The annual “social” of the-Wellington Rowing Club was heldjn the Choral Ha'l last evening, and proved a most emphatic success in every way. The hall was tastefully decorated with bunting, rowing gear and photographs. On the stage a number of trophies were exhibited, which proved ’ the prowess of the club. The arrangements were in the hands of the officials and committee, who worthily performed their -duties. Mos-rs B. Finucane, A. J. Bishop, A. N. Robertson and G. Player were masters of ceremonies, The refreshments worn provided by Mr J. Godbor, and ( ho music by Fischer’s String Baud. There wore about 120 couples present. Intending subscribers to the l chamber concerts announced by Mr Manghan Barnett and Herr Max Hoppe are reminded that the box plan for the concert on the 13th hist, opens at the Dresden, rooms tliis morning. At the Opera House on Saturday night Mr Gerald Grace will appear in a 'mirth-provoking entertainment, comprising mysteries and inagio, comic sketches, humorous songs, and popular impersonations. The proceeds will go to the Wellington Hospital. Ah'organ recital will bo given by Dr Fyffe and Mr R. Parker, assisted by the combined choirs of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Churches, in St. Peter’s Church to-night.