ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4826, 2 December 1902, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“ THE IVRONG ilil AVBIGHT.” “ Tho "Wrong Mr IVright ” imparled mirtl; to a holiday audience at tho Opera House last night. Tho piece is one of continuous freshness, and the merriment never lulls for an instant. Tho last performance will bo given this evening. To-morrow evening will witness the hr,.l change of programme at the Opera House under the management of Messrs "Willoughby ami Geacli, when we are promised F. C. Burnand’s phenomenally .successful and amusing farce-comedy, “On and Off.” "When staged at Christchurch recently it was said:—Tho piece was, indeed, almost generally declared by its patrons to be infinitely funnier than “The Wrong Mr "Wright.” The judgment of tho general playgoer is generally not far amiss jn matters of this ■sort, and upon this occasion it is hacked by a consensus cf opinion which speaks for itself. Of course, the production, like all pieces of its class, is blessed with tho inevitable impossibilities but tlicso aro more judiciously veiled than is usual, the humour is less boisterous and the clement of burlesque docs not stiflo quite so vigorously tho lighter forms of wit. Tho box plan for tho remaiindor of the season is now open at Holliday’s. DIN’S GAIETY COMPANY. Last night “Tho Three Casinos” made their first appearance at the Thcatro Royal, and in a musical burlesque of high order-scored a decided hit. Novel musical instruments were introduced, and violins wero played in most extraordinary positions by tiio two male members of tho party, who display great acrobatic activity. Tho lady has a prepossessing appearance, and dresses with nice taste. Her songs wore firstclass. Air Ernest Pitts was recalled for each of his contributions. Tho same honour was also accorded to Miss Jennie Johnston and Miss Olivo Lonton. “School,” a very laughable sketch, concluded tho programme, tho comic clement of which was maintained by those popular comedians, Messrs Clark and Cowan. To-night Miss Ida Roslyn, Little Vera Kearns and Mr John Kearns will mako their ro-a^pearance.

THE WAXWORKS. Tho Choral Hall was packed last night, the entertainment provided by Dean’s Waxworks and Vaudeville Company proving a popular source of amusement. Mr George Dean. Little Lillian Loftus, tho Mahers, Messrs Aubrey Douglas, Martyn Hogan, Misses Lacy Frazer, Mario Woodford and Ethel Gwynno each contributed to the programme. The Edisouotrrnph pictures and the largo collection of wax figures wero among the principal attractions. The waxworks are open day and night, and tho entertainment will bo repeated nightly. EUGEN SANDOW’S SEASON. Next Monday evening Mr Harry Richards’s company of vaudeville stars will make a first appearance in Wellington at tho Opera House. Tho company is formed to introduce to New Zealand Mr Engon Sandow, the famous athlete and exponent of physical culture, of whom Professor Sargent, of Harvard University, says:—"He is tho best-de-veloped man that over lived.” Sandow’s ■engagement is one of the most expensive over made by any Australian maiagcr. Mr Richards’s business acumen has boon .amply proved by tho enormous success which has attended Sandow’s appearances in the Australian States and in our northern towns. Sandow’s act s divided into two distinct parts. Tho first consists of an exhibition- of muscular development, in which pupils of Sandow classes will bo particularly interested, as they will bo ablo to see what can be accomplished by gradually developing tho body by judicious scientific exercises. Tho second part consists of an exhibition of pure strength. The list of these feats to bo given during the short Wellington sea-son is very lengthy one. Tho company includes an array of talent quite new to Wellington. Among the entertainers sent by Mr Rickards to Now Zealand on this occasion arc Hr and Mrs Sidney Drew, known a.s "Tho American Kendalls,” who come with a very high reputation indeed. Other members of the company aro Mr Mark Anthony, Professor MacOann, Bliss Nita Looto. Little Fanny Powers and Miss Ray Jonc.s. Tho box plan opens to-morrow morning at tho Dresden Rooms.

' A concert is to be given in the Sydney street schoolroom on Friday evening by the ex-pupils of St. Francis Xavier’s School, assisted by friends. A full rehearsal of tho Wellington Orchestral Society is to- bo held to-night in tho Sydnev street schoolroom. Scats for Mr Robert Parker’s annual concert on Thursday evening, in tho Sydney street schoolroom, may ho reserved at the Dresden rooms.