ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 6623, 12 September 1908, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

MISS IRENE AINSDBT’S CONCERT. Tho Town Hall last evening agam proved too largo for tho audieme whicu msembled to hear Misi Irene Air.sley, lady who is {viliv accredited as a contralto vocalist holding even rrvuk with irony .singers uho make tuc enneerf platform th.dr fi**ld of artistic cnd«A--sour. Mi.'s Ainsicy was heard at her bust in Brmbmg's ftno air ° Chant© Hindu'’—-a weird and melancholy theme which nffonlcd frequent opportunities for the singer to display the splendid volume of her knvei tones. In thL number Miss Ainsley h.vi in addition to an ai t ifitic pianoforte nor om pnrnment p Gyved bv Airs E. If. Oiiereo, a fine violin obligato given bv Mr Alfred liiil Mies Aiuslev w«45 encored, niul she Bang Katheiino Barry’s “TnvtationN Tu her subsequent nuinL' f s MD.« Air siey was also well suited. She had to crant several em-orcs Itar best effort was M«dcalf‘s ‘The Night has a Thousand Eyes.’* The cantralta bad to rdmn to the platform, when die gave with "nual offertivenesß Chamino'le’s “'Little Silver Ring.” Mr Nf. Hamilton Hodges' first 8010 was the famous ‘’‘Prologue” tiom Leoncavallo*'.* remarkable opera,

“T Paglinoci.” Mr Hodges was deservedly anplandcd. Mr Alfred Hill played ns vio'in solos a Sunat'ne in C Major this own e imposition) am] also an allegretto. "O'nsi AndanUno” (Groig). vith admirable effort. In mnnhf.vg lie h:«I the able assistance, of Mrs Evrvbt If. Tin's lady also played as niaurforte fiolos Chopin’s Polonaise in C Siiarp Miner, and a study in G Fiat by the same composer. She exhibited a feathery touch and also a fine, poetic sentiment which m°de her rmi foruuvnee brilliant and entirely enjoyable. THE BURNS-SQUIRES BATTLE. PICTURES AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. Tho Theatre Royal was packed last evening, and the management was cornpolled to turn money away, the public being eager to see the excellent moving pierture of the recent boxing contest in Sydney for tho world’s championship between Bums and Squires. Although very graphic descriptions of tho contest have been published, none can compa.ro with tho animated reproduction of the famous battle. Last evening there was a fair sprinkling of Indies among tho audience. The vividness of the picture and the absence of flicker render the proceedings most realistic. The whole thirteen rounds are presented, and the final knock-out is distinctly reproduced. The first part of the programme is devoted to a number of amusing and interesting films which havo not been shown in Wellington before. The programme will bo repeated tonight.

"THE FATAL WEDDING.” Tho final performance of "Tho Stepmother” was given at the Opera House lart evening. This afternoon and evening tbo Meynell and Gunn Dramatic Company will present a revival of the domestic drama “The Fatal Wedding.” The drama is a story of love and infamy, and is rejflete with dramatic incident. Tho popular children's scene, in which the tin-can band, a troup of clever juveniles who travel with the company, figure, is a feature of the piece. Mr Ernest Leicester and Miss Beatrice Holloway will apepax as the hero and heroine respectively. A special tariff is announced for to-day's matinee. Doors will bo open at 1 p.m. THE ROYAL PICTURES. "Tho Merry Widow Waltz Craze,” the moving picture which is being shown at His Majrsly’s Theatre, is very popular, and creates roars of laughter. Tt is one of the best comics the Royal Pictures have submitted. The programme is fall of novelty, and lost night was added another new picture, "Tire Life of a Chic!:,” which is very instructive. Tho programme will be repeated at, a matineo this afternoon, and again this evening. MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. There was a largo attendance at tho Missions to Seamen Institute last night when the usual ambulance meeting was held. Tho miwroner, Mr James Moore, gave some useful demonstrations in reference to bandaging. A pyoarrammo of music was provided by Miss Tingey, tho following assisting:-—Mrs Heyward. Miss G. Bedford, Messrs Evcrad, Heyward, Huckerby (b.s, Rotoiti), and W. S. Bedford. The first popular concert of the Wellington Professional Orchestra will take place in the Opera House on Thursday, 2dtth lust. By this time the public must bo aware of tho ability possessed by the members of the orchestra, judging by tho large audiences which have attended tb© Sunday evening concerts. On numerous occasions this organisation lias given performance;s in aid of various charitable objects, and deserves the fullest support at its coming concert.