ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4823, 28 November 1902, Page 5

ENTERTAI NMENTS.

“ THE WRONG MR WRIGHT.” ‘•Tbo Wrong Mi- Wright” is attract) ing largo audiences to the Opera House. Tho second performance last night proved a great draw to patrons to every part of the auditorium. It is a long time since such a genuinely amusing comedy as “ The AVrong Mr Wright ” has been seen on tho Wellington stage. Tho dialogue is bright and spicy in tho extreme, and tho action of the piece is almost bewildering in its amusing complications. Mr Geotgo Willoughby, hi tho name part, is a fun-maker of tho first order, and veritably a host in himself. Ho throws himself into the impersonation with tremendous zest, and his inspiration is contagious. Tho other characters revolve rapidly round “ Tho Wrong Mr Wright,” and each in turn contributes his or her quota to tho merry-making. Miss Boxy Barton, as the female detective; Mr Frank Denton,, as the nephew of Mr Wright; Mr George Leopold, as the festive parson; Miss Millie Ascoli, as Tillio Bird; -aiss Ethel Appleton, as EGiol Bonds; and Miss Roland Watts-Phillips, as Arabella Clingstone, all took a prominent part in a finished performance, and were given a good backing by tbo remainder of a highly competent cost. Miss Aacoli’s dancing was a very pleasing fea- , turo of the second act. “ Tho Wrong Mi

Wright ” is bound to attract large audiences during the remainder of tho season. It is preceded by an amusing cur-tain-raiser, “Tho Grey Parrot,” in which tbo leading part s arc taken by Messrs T. ID. Leonard, George Leopold, E. Lester, Miss Ethel Appleton and Miss Bryer. An 'accomplished orchestra, under Mr H. Hoiiningliam, fills in the intervals with well-chosen selections. DIN’S GAIETY COMPANY. The programme provided at Hm) Theatre Royal continues bright and attractive, and meets with great appreciation. Tho sketch of Messrs Callahan! and Mack, “ Tho Old Neighbourhood,” gains special recognition. The last two! nights of these entertainers are announced. They next appear in Christchurch, and leave there for America. Mr Frank M. Clark and Miss Olivo Len- ! ton are eminently successful in thei* : burlesque on tho Dantes. Tho contribu-l tions of Mr Ernest Fitts, Miss OUvo> Lenten, Miss May Lewis, Miss Jennie] Johnston and Messrs Clark and Cowan!■ last night met with the inevitable re-; calls. The bioscope showed a fine col-' lection of pictures, and the amusing; “ Henpecked ” concluded the performance. The theatre was kept particularly, cool during the evening by tho patentventilation installed by Messrs Kelly, Fisher and Wix. At no time did the thermometer register more than GOdog. DEAN’S ' WAXWORKS. To-night, Friday, will see the opening of Mr George Dean’s Waxwork and V audovillo organisation. The management has certainly spared neither pains nor expense to cater for the public. Apart from the wax figures, there are many attractions—a vaudeville entertainment with four end men, an. Edisonograph, a new oyclorama and other, novelties. The doors will bo open at 7 p.m., and organ recitals will bo given at intervals until, .8 o’clock, when the performance begins, is the charge for admission.

Tho Taylor-Oarrington Dramatic Company arrived m Vv oilington by the Wcstralia yesterday, coming direct from Western Australia. Many thea-tre-goers will remember Mr Charlie Taylor and Miss Carrington, who toured with and manged tho seasons of the late tragedian, air W. E. Sheridan. * Mr Taylor’s company numbers seventeen, and has a lengthy repertoire. Mr George Warren, the advance manager, leaves to-day for Masterton, whore the company opens next Thursday evening. j The fancy fair (promoted by the members of St. Mark’s ohoir, held in tho parish hall, Sussex square, last evening, proved a great success. Thor ladies and gentlemen in charge of the stalls, Christmas tree and side-shows, were attired in fancy costumes, and were kept busily engaged in disposing of articles of needlework, refreshments, etc. and in providing amusement. The excellent programme submitted comprised a recitation by throe little girls, Marjorie Nichol, Doris Staco and 1 ) Minnie Binnie—and contributions bjR members of the choir. > ( The Missions to.. Seamen arranged aij concert last night for tho entertain men h( of the crews of the steamers Maori andl Kumara, now at anchor in the stream,] Tho concert was given on hoard tho Ku-| mara, where special preparations hadj been made. Tho contributors to tbe»j musical programme were) tho Masseaj Newton (3) and Messrs Lynch, A. New--ton and J. Newton. Thanks to a number of lady friends, a bountiful supperwas provided. As tho party left vessel loud cheers wore given by me) seamen. ’