ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7018, 5 January 1910, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. " Brewster’s Millions" was repeated by- AVilliamson’s dramatic company at the Opera House. last night, the largo audience being highly pleased with tbe presentation of the oopiedy. This evening the company will commence a three nights' revival of that unusual dramatic .success ” Sherlock Holmes,” founded on Sir Conan Doyle’s famous detective story. It is many years since this play was first produced in AA'ellington, when it caused a very favourable impression. The reputation of Sherlock Holmes is as familiar as a household word. The play is based upon what is known in tho hook aa ‘ The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner,” and abounds in stirring situations, -powerful denouements and thrilling climaxes. Mr Thomas Kingston will be seen as Sherlock Holmes. Mr A..E. Greenaway as Dr Watson, Mr Harry Dimmer as James Larribee, Mr Gregan McMahon as Professor Moriarty, Mr Eedge’Carey as Billy, Miss Ethel AVarwick as Madge Larribee, and Miss Marjory Murray aa Alice Faulkner, etc. , On Saturday night tho first performance will be given in AA’ollingtoii of tho successful naval comedy “ The Flag Lieutenant.” THEATRE ROYAL. Fullers’ A’andeyillo Company's new programme is entirely in keeping with the popular demand for a bright and amusing evening’s entertainment. The Theatre Royal was liberally patronised last evening, and encores were the rule. Armstrong and Verne .were responsible for considerable mirth, their new comedy sketch'"The Foolish Fool" being’laden with a full measure of humour, with appropriate vocal items, and oho of Mr Armstrong’s agile buck dances provides a fitting- climax. The, singing coal miners. Heath and Lamb, Miss Meryl Laurence (balladist), tbe Tossing Testros (jugglers)., and the National Duo (juvenile acrobatic song and dance artists) are among the most popular contributors to tho entertainment. .The programme will be repeated to-night. WEST’S PICTURES. The Town Hall held a large and interested audience last night to witness the fine series of pictures now being shown, by Mr AVest.- The many fine, views were greatly appreciated and heartily applauded.' HACKENSCHMIDT VISITS. NEAV- ' ZjE'ALAND. Mr G.' D. Portus,- manager for Hack-1 ensobmidt. tho world’s greatest wrestler,; passed through AVellington yesterday em route to Auckland, where the famous 'Russian commences, his tour shortly. Gotch. the American ' wrestler, has for some reason- forfeited his agreement 'to meet Hackensclimidt in Sydney in April for the world’s championship .and ai purse of .£SOOO, offered by Messrs Baker' and Talbot, of Melbourne, who are' directing the tour of Hackensclimidt. He appears at the AVellington Town Hall, on February sth. The Wellington Garrison Rifle Asso--elation will hold an entertainment for thef presenting of prizes at the Buckle, street Drill Hall to-night.