ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 6487, 6 April 1908, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. FLEMMING DRAMATIC COMPANY. "Peter’s Mother," the last performance of which was given on Saturday night, was witnessed by nil audience that crowded every part of the Opera House. This intensely'interesting p)ay, as on the preceding evenings, was very artistically presented. and gave Miss Beatrice Day, Mr Homewood, and the other members of this capable company fine opportunity for a dramatic display of high-class order.

To-night "The Red Lamp,” a four-act drama by Outram Tristram, originally produced in London in April, 188.7, when Mr Tree made his first venture in theatrical management. This was at the Comedy Theatre, it was revived by Mr Tree at'His Majesty’s Theatre on March ICth last year, and was enthusiastically received by crowded houses. It wnr- also one of the principal attractions during Mr Flemming’s late season in Melbourne, where it was'produced for the first time. THE EOTAL PICTURES.

The grip moving picture* has upon the amusement-seeking portion of the community is demonstrated by the fact that the Royal Picture Company has appeared for’ twelve continuous weeks at His Majesty’s Theatre, and the appreciation of the ‘public is still in the ascendant. The patronage has during the season been particularly steady. On Saturday evening there was such a large attendance that, standing room only could be obtained in all parts of the house some time before the entertainment commenced. The •series of films were recent importations from Australia, and it is no exaggeration to say that they compare Very favourably'with anv that have been seen in the citv. They were large, life-like, clearly depicted, and thrown on the screen with an almost entire absence of flicker and glare. This evening the result of the Limerick competition will announced, and on Wednesday evening there will bo a complete change of programme. The management intend opening a season of twelve weeks at Dunedin, in the Alambra Theatre, commencing on Easter Saturday.

"FACING THE MUSIC.” Hie Excellency tic Governor and Lady Plunkct have extended their patronage to the performance of '‘Facing tho Music,” which is to bo given in the Concert Hall of tho Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. In a telegram received from Mr Waterfield, Secretary to Lord Plunket, it was stated that "the Governor trusts performance mav bo most successful in every way.” With the assistance that is being received from a, committee of influential citizens, and the enthusiasm that the students themselves arc showing in the performance, everything points to there being bumper houses on both nights. The final rehearsals are proving more than satisfactory, and no fear is entertained as to the quality of tho performance. Tho box plan is open at the Dresden. ■

THEATRE ROYAL. The announcement that Fullers’ Vaudeville Company Was to present a new programme at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night attracted an audience which filled every available part of tho house. The chief attraction was the appearance of the Harmonious Huxhams in some new Gongs. These artists provide the best musical "turn” tho Fullers have had for many a long day, Eva Lee and her piccninnics also added to . tho reputation -icy established on their first appearance at the beginning of the week. James Opic and Miss Lavinia Tyson each sang a couple of songs in a highly pleasing manner. Master Rupert Christie, whose sweet voice was heard to good adi vantage, was accorded a reception which showed that he is still a firm favourite. Tho humour was provided by Jack Willis and Melvin and Frawley. To-night the company will bo strengthened by the renpoearance of Hugh Lloyd, the wonderful slack-rope performer, who has just recovered from a severe illness, contracted in Wellington some weeks ago. CITY ORGAN RECITALS. Mr Maughan Barnett’s programme for to-morrow night’s city organ reoital will include popular pieces by Lemaro, Massenet. Hollins, and Wely, in addition to Mendelssohn’s Third Sonata and Boellman’s fine “Suite Gothique.”

Tho Revs. John Mcßae, at St. John's, Tvill deliver a public lecture this evening. entitled "Six Weeks Under the Rule of the Turk/’ The lecture is under the auspices of the Kent terrace Presbyterian Literary Association, and will bo held, in tho schoolroom, Pirie street, at 8 o’clock. The admission is free, but there is to be a collection in aid of the funds of the association.