EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4318, 29 March 1901, Page 5

EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS

FITZGERALD’S CIRCUS. Tho public have shown hearty appreciation of the Fitzgerald Bros.’;) enter, prise by nightly crowding into the circus tout at present erected in Harris street. Last night was no exception, and but for the courtesy of- -the management, standing room .only would have been tho lot of many of the latecomers. Hew far the modern circus has departed from the beaten tracks was well exemplified in the programme submitted last night. All the “ stars ” —the Dunbars. Rhodesia, Adelina Antonio, Cardelio, the Leons, the .jandaschevsky family and others nave been fully described, so that it is sufficient to say that they went through their performances to the utmost satisfaction of the audience. The business of the olowns is particularly gcod, and created roars of laughter. An entire change of programme is announ. cod for to-night. For the first time in New Zealand the Jandaschevsky family -will introduce a- sketch entitled the “Vienna Damen Capelle.’’ It is quite a novelty in a circus arena. LaBelle Rose, the graceful “ swirl ” dancer, will also appear. Mdllc. Mr.rgarotta La Plata from the Noveau- Cirque, Paris, and a thrilling performance in which a lion carries an elephant round the ring arc also hilled for to-night. Subsequently.the elephant is booked for a trip on a tricycle with the king of boasts clinging to his back. Herr Von Der Mehden and his orchestra- will, as usual, play a selection of music during the evening.

PIANOFORTE RECITAL AT THE ART GALLERY. Mrs Barrington Waters, who gav c a pianoforte recital at the Art Gallon' last night, will be heartily welcomed in musical circles in Wellington. She is a player of pronounced individuality, of sound judgment, and with remarkable powers of technique. In all her work she displayed a polished style and a strong grasp of the realities of the music. The manner in which she interpreted the largo movement from the Beeth. oven Sonata in E-flat proved how genuine is her musical taste, and how clear her insight as a player of Beethoven mu, sic. The sonata altogether was delightfully played; the allegro molto, the allegro and the rondo, each'in its own way characteristic of the great master, giving no less than the largo movement keen ■ pleasure to the listeners. The two Chopin pieces—the Ballade in A flat and the Polonaise in A flat—wore given with charming animation. The programme showed an extensive and widely-diversified repeirtoire, containing, in addition to- the pieces already mentioned, such vastlydiffering works as th,t( Wagiier-Liszt “Spinnerlied,” a" concerto by Henri Hers, Raff’s "Lo Fileuse,” an intermezzo iu octaves, by Leschetiszkv, and a saltarello by Kowalski. This proves not only the wide taste and culture of the pianist, but also the tenacity of her memory, for all her solos were played without the assistance of the score. As for her technical ability, it may bo said that such powerful execution is not often witnessed in Wellington, and that she overcomes with ease difficulties which would daunt Many another player. ■ Mrs Waters received material assistance ■ from Mr- Robert Parker and Mr F. V. Waters, the former playing in a duct, a selection from the "Hungarian Dances” of Brahmjs. and ,Mr Waters singing ttto “Vittoria” and Sullivan’s “I wish to tune my quivering Lyre”—fop, which Mr Parker played the accompaniments.

Tho Rotoiti will run on a moonlight excursion round tho harbour' on Wednesday evening, leaving tho Queen’s Wharf at 8 o-’clock. The proceeds of tho excursion will be in aid of the funds of the Sailors’ Rest, which is at a considerable disadvantage in its work from a pecuniary point’ of view. The moon will be full on the, night of the ecursion, and a band will accompany the steamer.

The Theatre Royal was well patronised last night, when the Dix Gaiety Company gave; ’its usual enjoyable entertainment. Miss Ida Clarkson sang “Mary of Argyle” in a pleasing manner, while Miss Olive Lenten and the Messrs Clark, Cowan and Coleman had good receptions for their several items. Fuller’s Empire Vaudeville Company performed to a, bif house last nierht at the Choral Hall. Mr Fred Bluett farewelled, and was most enthusiastically greeted. A competition by local coiftic singers for a silver watch presented by Mr Bluett created great amusement. To-night a new company will appear. The box-plan for Montgomery’s Biq-‘ scope season toll bo opened at Holliday’s this morning. The season begins at the Opera House on Monday. The show includes a number of novelties from: London and Paris. The pictures include scenes of naval and, military life. Another successful rehearsal of Mr Maughan Barnett’s Jubilee Ode took place, in St. John’s Schoolroom last night. The first joint choral arid orchestral practice is ,to take place on Tuesday. The concert has f been fixed for April ,23rd. . .