ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6326, 28 September 1907, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MADAME ALBANY'S FAREWELL CONCERT.

The final concert of .Maxlame AlhanFs tour of New Zealand—so far at all events as Wellington is concerned —was given at the Town Hall last evening. Ther© was a large downstairs audience, and the enthusiasm displayed was a fitting farewell to a fine vocalist who has surround* ed‘ herself with a company of brilliant artists. Madame-AlbanFs first solo, the recitative and aria “Softly Sighs/ 1 ’ from Weber's opera “Der Freichutz,” . was 1 Beautifully; rendered; but when - later on she ©ang on© of Handel's fine largos, and followed it with “Ye Banks and Braes," the applause was bo continuous that she had to appear repeatedly and bow her acknowledgments • of the compliments tendered her. The other members of the co.upany wore .. heartily applauded for their respective numbers. , ‘ "MOTHER GOOSE.” Another triumphal performance of Mr J. C. Williamson's gorgeous pantomime, “Mother Goose,” was given at the Opera House last evening belore a crowded audience. 1 Among those present were his Excellency Lord Piunket and suite. The allegorical tabloid representing Britannia handing Zoalandia her new title, “Dominion,” was received with prolonged a' p. uit**.i Thp tinv fieri* v| summons lh<\ Spirit of Empire ‘(a little N maid), and commands her to order Zcaiandia, a little Maori girl, clad in a native mat, to api ear before Britannia to receive ber new designation. The tableau then follows. Britannia, on her throne; is handing Zealandia her present, the name . Dominion,” two Royal New Zealand Artillerymen etand guard on each side, and an effective group flanks both sides of the ifho pantomime goes with a complete abandonment to mirth, and hilarious incidents follow in quick succession. Mr Harry Phydora, as * hlother Goose, scores several vocal hits, and his natural gifts ae a comedian: render tan signally successful in the impersonation pf the leading comic character. Miss Olive Godwin’s “-Lilacs" and Somebody’s Sweetheart" are established 1 favourites. Miss Mabell Morgan i sings several charming numbers, including “Moon Dear," illustrated in a novel manner, and “Cupid's the Captain of the Army.” A matinee performance of “Mother Goose" will commence «t 1.15 p.m. to-day. Lord Plunkct's children will be present. The pantomime will be repeated to-night, commencing at 7.45 o’clock, and the patriotic tableau will be included in the performance. THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal. was liberally attended - last eveninv. and there was abundant evidence of approval of the programme submitted by Fuller’s Vaudeville Company. A complete change of programme ie announced for this evening. '