EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4138, 28 August 1900, Page 5

EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS.

The P. R. Dix Gaiety Company had a crowded house at the Exchange Hall last night. Mr J. C. Bain introduced a new song with a clever “patter” part, and was well received. Miss Zcsch sang “Sunshine Above” in an artistic manner. and Mr Charles Howard was successful with “True to the East.” Mods. Sal vino made his- first appearance with the company, and gave a juggling exhibition much above the average, Messrs Joe Watts, Charles Hugo, Boh Hall and the Staunton Sisters were each well received. Next week the Leslie Brothers, the well-known” musical comedians, will join the company. At the Choral Hall Fuller’s Bijou Company continues on the track of prosperity, crowded houses being the rulq. Miss Katie Lynn has firmly established herself in public favour, her ballads being encored nightly*. Mr Will Stevens last night gave some clever female impersonations, and Mr John Tudor pleased the mightily with his comic songs. “Waiting for the train”—an amusing sketch by the Leslie Brothers—brought a very* enjoyable programme to a close. A successful entertainment was given at the Sailors’ Rost last night, -when tile Modern Merlins, Messrs Liardet and Palethorpe, performed smart card and conjuring tricks in a way that quite mystified'their audience. Several songs wore sung by Messrs Spencer. Harrison, Barehan (s.s. Gothic). The musical portion was supplied by Mr Johnston, of the brig Edwards. Mr Donald Macdonald, who represented the “Melbourne Argus” during the Natal compaigjn., and was present in Ladysmith during the now famous siege, will commence a, lecturing tour of New* Zealand at Auckland next Monday. Mr Macdonald, who lias the advantage of being piloted by that experienced manager, Mr Edwin Geaeli, has created quite a furore in Sydney* and Melbourne, Ins lectures at the Palace Theatre, Sydney*, attracting some of the largest audiences ever assembled in that place of amusement. Mr Geach, who arrived at Auckland yesterday*, states that the Wellington season will commence on the 24th 'September.