ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 6489, 8 April 1908, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. 'TThe Red Lamp" finished its career at the Opera House last night, this evening “The Morals of Marcus" will be given for the first time in Wellington. It is an adaptation by W. J. Locke of his popular novel, ’“’The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne," which has run through several editions, and is still in demand. It is the story of an elderly English gontleroan, whoso sympathies are aroused on behalf of an alien, girl whom he meets in London, and whom he adopts, contrary to the desires and -views of his family and friends. The girl's escape from his homo and her recovery are cleverly depicted- Some striking scenes occur between Sir Marcus and_ his former sweetheart, Judith Mainwaring. These characters will bo impersonated by Mr A. S. Homewood and Mias Beatrice Day respectively. The part of Carlotta (the waif) will bo taken by Miss Guildford-Quin. This piece will hold the stage till Saturday, when /f ‘The Vicar of Wakefield" will be staged. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL. The cold weather did not prevent a largo audience attending Mr Maughan Barnett's organ recital at the Town Hall last evening. The organist selected for the first number on his programme Mendelssohn's Third Organ Sonata, a work’ which gives a good exemplification of the breadth and depth of the constructive power? of one who wos at once a splendid instrumentalist and a great composer. Mr Barnett played this fine work in a fashion which appealed to everyone who understood —and it seemed that most of the people present did understand—or perhaps one might bettor say that the Sonata made itself understood. As-play-ed last evening this composition admitted of jio misunderstanding. Applause followed it. Yet it seemed that the audience had a kindlier leaning towards pieces of more placid character, in which the sweeter and more melodious stops of the instrument had to be employed in themes of daintier melody. It was found that Bohm's song "Sijll a« the Night," Handers Gavotte‘(from the overture to “Ofcho"). Lem a re's Andontino in D Flat, and Hollins' “Spring Song"—all charming melodies artistically constructed — ■ r ere vociferously encored. The rocital was in all respects one of the most successful Mr Barnett has given.

THEATRE ROYAL. The Theatre Royal was numerously attended last evening, and abundant applause was accorded the numerous items of an attractive programme. A welcome reappearance was made by Bonetta and Williams, who presented one of their amusing comedies. The Harmonious Hushams, trio vocalists, and Hugh Lloyd, slack-rope artist, are among the leading attractions.

HIS MAJESTY’S. At His Majesty’s Theatre last evening there was the usual crowded audience. Tho interesting and humorous subjects shown by the Royal Pictures gamed marked approbation. To-night a complete change of pictures will be made.

“FACING THE MUSIC,

At the final rehearsal of this .farcecomedy, which is to be produced m the concert chamber of tho Town Hall tonight and to-morrow night, everything went well. The cast is one that can be depended on to interpret the comedy in a manner Quite np to the standard of local dramatic ■ performances. The performance is under the patronage of their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Plunket, Lady Ward, his Worship tho Mayor and Mrs Hislop, and the local M.P.'s. Seata may still be booked at tho Dresden.

Parishioners of St. Peter's parish, and others, are reminded that Sir John Stainer’s beautiful "Crncifixion ’ mns-c will be rendered at St. Peter’s Church this evening. The Rev. J. B. Morton Barnes, 8.A., will deliver a lecture, entitled "The Troth shall Make You Irce.” to-morrow evening at tho Church of the Universal Truth, Manner* street.