ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 5804, 23 January 1906, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPKHA jiorsK. "BILL ADAMS.” Bright, frivolity .dwiit notlhing in pop; ieiilnr fairly de.- rihes “8.1 l Adams, tho ’ero of W.-i(ei-!,*i,'' played for the second time in Wellington hy Stephenson's Musical Comedy Company, before ■a paclcitl rudiemv last evening. Nothing actually happens in this quaint, hotch-potch, yet the effect is exhilarating, and the stage pictures are plcattiug to tile «-ye. With eonnxiians like Messrs Bdward Liuri, MeNanghton, and the Boris BrntJicrw, dullness is out of the question, and -wiien tliey are aided by that eievi-r conudienne, Miss May Beatty, hilarity is general. In the eoun-e of tho musical farce, Mr l-nuri takes occasion to introduce some topical veises to tlio theme of tho popular “Old Bull and Bu.-di." (supplementing it with some clever dancing. Indeed, what Mr La-nri does not supplement with a dance in “ Bill Adams ” is not worth mentioning. Mr MeN.uighton is a limp joke, Major Brunsels Sprout. Miss Beatty introduces “My Irish Molly, 0.” Miss Gamtang maker popular a pretty ballad that is moot likely called “ Moon, Moon,” and has an effective chorus. Altogether, “ Bill Adams ” is a frank and cheerful effort? to amuse, and that effort ia entirely successful. It will he played at tho Opera House until further notice. THEATRIC ROYAL. There was a bumper house at tho TJicatro Royal last evening, when Fuller's Gaiety Company made its ro.ippoamnoc. The usual first part was brightened hy the fin-t appearance of Ld Logie and Jack Hagan, both very clover comedians, who arc likely to hccomo great favourites. Mr Bill Stevens was laugimhly dolorous in his rofrains, and Misses Nellie Power, Kkio Brown, and Lavinia Tyson sang their way into tho good graces of the audience. In the second half of tho programme, Mr Leonard Nelson roappeared with success, and had to sing half a dozen songs before being allowed to retire. Miss Florrio Hanger sang saucy songs with great dash, and her sister Stella sang “Hud You But Known" and other ballads in a pleasing manner. Tho Driscoll* aro always good fun, and lust evening snored with their Kmart putter and agile dancing. The entertainment. concluded with a number of excellent kinematograph views, including that screamer, " Tho Count’s Dilemma.”