ENTERTAINMEMTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5729, 26 October 1905, Page 7

ENTERTAINMEMTS.

“BEAUTY AND THE BARGE.” Tho B 'ongh-j'lomniing Comedy Company last evening gave the final performance of “ Beauty and the Barge.” There was a full house, and the piece was played in a continued ripple of laughter. “ THE WALLS OF JERICHO.” This evening the second production of tho season will be staged at the Opera House. So much lias been written about “Tho Walls of Jericho” that littio remains to bo said. Sutro’s latest work is undoubtedly tho play of tho hour. It lias held tile boards of tho Garrick Theatre, London, for tho must fifteen months, and news by the last mail was that seats were unobtainable unless secured three months in advance. Tho author lias given his audience what is described as “ a very clever satire upon present-day society.” The principal picture is drawn with a very firm hand. The “ hero ” is constrained lo declare that tho West End of London is “ rotten ” : that ail tiie men make lovo to other men’s wives; that all the women,'when not flirting, aro playing bridge ; that life lias no secrets for tho youngest girl, and that everybody worships money. This censorious critic of London life in tho West End comes from Queensland, where, tho London

“Times” remarks, “the population consists of real men and women who have learnt to know the true meaning of life.” The full strength of the J'roiigh-Flemming combination will he seen to-night, and Wellington playgoers will have an opportunity of renow:ng their acquaintance with Mr Herbert Flemming, after a long absence from tho New Zealand stage. Miss [.'eatrico Day, tho new leading lady of the company, will make her first appearance this evening as “ Lady Alethoa.” WESTAIINSTER GLEE PARTY. An excellent selection of high-class part-songs, glees, and solos comprised tho programme given by the Westminster Gloo Party at the • Theatre Royal last night. Hearty appreciation was won for the Westminster'boys’ welltrained vocalisation. A distinctive feature of tho concert was Miss Mario Hooton’s ballad singing. The party evoked enthusiastic applause for their quartettes and ducts, A change of programme is announced for each evening. There will be a matinee on Saturday in addition to the evening concert.

HIS MAJESTY’S. Tho popularity of this week’s programme at His .Majesty's Theatre is exemplified by the persistent demands for encores. Aiiss Beatrice English is particularly successful in tho singing of “Remember Ale No Alore,” and is also heard to advantage with Air John Fuller in the duet “O Alaritana.” Air Leonard Nelson contributes comic songs in inimitable style. Air Fred Graham and Aiiss Nellie Dent are very amusing in their sketch “A Pair of Lunatics.” Ajax, a contortionist of unusual flexibility, will make his first appearance on Saturday night.

In spite of last night’s unpleasant weather, a splendid audience gathered at the Missions to Seamen, on tho occasion of the concert given by tho Misses Mee, who bad arranged a specially attractive programme. Items were given by Airs Dykes, Misses Honey, Mco, Messrs Dykes, Haslam, Alee, and Clarke (s.s. AYarrimoo). Tho Alissioner, Mr J. Aloore, gave, a temperance address on “England Expects That Every Man This Day Will Do His Duty.” Several men signed the pledge. A vote of thanks was proposed and seconded by seamen. Aiiss Alee responded to the cheers.

A concert was given by a party of visitors at Porirua Asylum on Tuesday evening. Contributors to tho programme were Misses North Barrett, Putnam, Amy Hyde, Messrs J. Carr, McCormish, P. H. Freeman, and H. H. Parkes.

A popular concert will bo given in St. Peter’s Hall to-night, under tho auspices of St. Peter’s Club. Tho full programme was published yesterday. The" names of those taking part are Misses Evelyn Archer, North Barrett, and C. Simpson, Messrs Donald Gillies, Leslie Hill, S. Lord, Stanley Rankin, C. Thompson, and S. Tingey. This evening, weather permitting, the Central Mission Band will give a performance at Thorndon Esplanade, under the auspices of tho City Council.