EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4103, 16 July 1900, Page 5

EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS.

DIX’S GAIETY COMPANY. Tho placard “full house” was displayed outside tho Exchange Hall soon after S o’clock on Saturday night, at which time there was not even standing room to bo obtained. The audience was very enthusiastic, and encores wore the order of the night. Messrs Yorke, Kearns and McKisson wore especially favoured in the matter of recalls, and tho repertoire of the first-named artist- was greatly taxed, but proved' equal to tho demand. Miss Ida Roslyn and the Staunton Sisters contributed their several items in a very pleasing manner, a dialect song by Miss Roslyn being exceedingly well given. Ethel, the child contortionist, gave a marvellous exposition of tho art of appearing to-be boneless, while tho troupe of performing dogs controlled by Professor Bernard displayed such surpassing intelligence in tho tricks and antics which they went through that the audience was almost spellbound with wonder. To-night Mr Charlie Hugo will make his re-appear-ance in Wellington, after an absence of many years, and Mr Johnny Collins, another old favourite, will join, the company. FULLER’S BIJOU COMPANY. On Saturday night the Choral Hall was crowded to the doors, numbers of people being turned 1 away. The concert was one of the brightest that has ever been given, and the occasion was the last appearance of Mr George Dean, Mist Eva Wilson, the Mahers anjd Mr James Driscoll. The two firstnamed received a splendid reception, having to respond l to five encores in the second part. The Misses. Thorne and Dell again scored with their clovr orly-oxecuted songs and dances, and the Mahers caused roars of laughter by their singing of “Fat Dan and Thin Nan.” The last two nights of Mr Will Watkins aro announced. To-night the Leslie Brothers—Fred, Will and Harry—musians, comedians and acrobats, and Mabel Male and Rose Andrews, series, will make their first appearance. Those artistes have just finished successful seasons of four months in Dunedin and three months in Christchurch. “CHARLEY'S AUNT”—TO-NIGHT. The old Brazilian lady, whose smile is always so “child-like and bland,” will hold her levoo at the Opera House tonight. This amusing satire upon London fashionable life is said to have proved an extraordinary success with the Henry Dramatic Company. In Auckland by 7 o'clock there was a great crush around the ticket boxes and at the entrance, tho people pouring in in a steady stream from tho time , tho doors were opened. Tho box plan it on view at Holliday’s, and, in order to meet the patrons’ convenience, daysale tickets may bo had at Abel’s.

Tho annual ball of the Port Nicholson Yacht Club 4 held in tho. Sydney street Hall on Friday night, was, viewed from every standpoint, a brilliant success. Though the numerous and! fashionable guests would £ia.ve benefited had there been a larger; hall available, no undue inconvenience was experienced. The fine decorations were intact from tho Garrison and Permanent Artillery balls, and served' to brighten up the room considerably. Tho stage at the head of the hall was splendidly furnished. The guests numbered over 100 couples., including several officers from H.M.S. •Royal Arthur. Minifio’s string band supplied excellent, music, and the supper, provided by Mr Pinnock, of the Trocadero, was in every way satisfactory. Tho excellent arrangements for the ball were ini the hands of a. strong committee (Mr J. B. Speed being,hon secretary), which did all in its power for the comfort and entertainment of the club's guests. Despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance at the Opera House last evening, when Mr Walter Bentley’s graphic lecture on the “Passion Flay ” of Oberammergau was repeated. The lecture was beautifully illustrated with limelight views, and several vocal, items were rendered by the members of the Ancelon Dramatic Company. * On Monday next at the Sydney street Schoolroom, Miss Julia 'Moran, the talented violiniste, who has been studying at Melbourne for the past three years, will make her re-appearance in Wellington. On that occasion she will be assisted by Miss Jeanne Ramsay, Miss Medlcv and the Meistersingcrs (Messrs E. J. and J. W. Hilt, B. Boot and H. Smith). -'The box plan is now open at Holliday’s.-