ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11307, 5 September 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S EXCELLENT NEW BILL. The customary change of programme by Fuller’s 'Vaudeville Company attracted a large attendance at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening. Several newcomers made their appearance and created, a most favourable impression. Les Videos, a team of two ladies and a gentleman, presented a remarkably skilful exposition of roller skating They danced, trick skated, ' and performed many difficult evolutions with apparent ease. As a climax, Leone, one of the ladies, took her place on a circular platform and spun round with the celerity of a top. Prolonged plaudits awarded this astonishing exhibition. Mr George Hirst and Miss Eva Venton,, who have arrived direct from London; staged a farcical skit on boardinghouse life, entitled “A Boardinghouse Episode.” Mr Hirst figured as the boardinghouse-keeper, making a splendid “dame,” who kept the house immensely amused. His song and danCe, “Sally, the Belle of the Ballet,” was splendid. Miss Venton played the part of a theatrical lodger with a penchant for somnambulism. While one or two of Mr Hirst’s jokes could have been eliminated with advantage, the sketch was an undeniable success. Highly enjoyable were the artistic vocalisations of Signor and Signorina Moiinari, tho gifted Italian operatic vocalists: Although suffering from a slight cold, Signor Moiinari sang with most artistic effect, “Ghe Geiida Manina” (“La Boheme”), and tire duets with Signorina Moiinari, “Land of Dreams” (Thompson), and “Qual Ocahioal Rondo” (“Tosca”). “The Rosary” (Nevin), by Signorina Moiinari, was another pleasurable effort. A mirthprovoking sketch of the mock-dramatio type served to further popularise Carlton and Roslyn, the English comedy duo. They sang, “L.S.D.” and “When You’re Alone.” Pastor and Merle were thoroughly laughable in an act embracing trick fiddling, in which MrPaster danced aiid somersaulted while playing the violin, and Miss Merle sang “Nobody to Love.” They concluded with a ludicrous burlesque on Sousa, the world-famed march composer and conductor. In their musical “turn,” Mr Harry" Linden and Miss Ida Berridge treated their listeners to some of the latest song “hits.” Mr Linden gave “Onward, Onward" to the Top of the Hill,” “Muldooney’s Christening,” “One-Horse Town,” “What Did the Poor Little Moths Live On?” and “Muldoon’s Ball.” The items by Miss Berridge were “Going Home” and “Mandy Lee.” The Three Jacksons repeated their brilliant acrobatic and hand-balancing , feats. Mr Ern Delavale and Miss Lily Vockler afforded unlimited amusement with their crisp patter and jokes. The former’s song, “If You're Going Back to Dixie,” was bright and new, and Miss Vockler expelled in her humorous dittv “That’s Where You Want It.” The neat hard-shoe dancing by Mr Eddy Martin was much appreciated, and his singing of “There’s a Lot of Blue-eyed Marys’’ was quite acceptable. The programme will be repeated this evening. ST. JOSEPH'S ORPHANAGE ENJOYABLE CONCERT. A thoroughly enjoyable concert was givfen to tha children, of the Upper Hutt Orphanage, under Mr L. Jansen’s direction. Several selections were randered by St. Joseph’s concert party orchestra, comprised of Miss Q. Whiteford, Messrs R. Hulbert, R. Taylor. W. Boffa, G. Whiteford, and R. Dwyer. Much laughter was given to tho children through the comical act performed by Messrs L. Jansen, W. Ford, and. Stephens. Some 'Scotch airs were played by Mr Jelly, and received hearty applause. Even out in this country place the, “cheer germ” has spread, for community singing was indulged in, various well-known choruses being heartily rendered. Others also gave items, and at the conclusion afternoon tea was served by the Rev. Mother, who extended the heartiest thanks to the performers for their kindness in providing the entertainment. A WONDERFUL INVENTION STRASBURG CLOCK EXHIBITION. More than a quarter of a century ago, when this flourishing city was in its infancy, with all" its since-realised possibilities before it, there appeared, modestly heralded, the ingenious model of the Strasburg clock. Old and young then flocked to view this splendid: specimen of clock-makers’ craft, as indeed they arei doing to-day, when more than a generation has elapsed since its first in Wellington. This exhibition is one’ of Jdie few “big-boomed” entertainments which to its advance advertisements, and everyone should make an effort to see it, and at the same time take their young folks, thus combining pleasure and education. The hours of exhibition are: Afternoons, 2 till 5; evenings, 7 till 10. Adults, Is; children under'l4 years, fid; "in Gordon and Gotch’s old premises. Lower Cuba street, opposite Town Hall.