AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12933, 28 March 1904, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. The public find the performances given by Mr Fuller's Entertainers as attractive as ever. There is invariably a large attendance all through the week, and every Saturday evening the Alhambra Theatre is well filled. Last Saturday evening there was a full house :n all parts, and the reception accorded the different performers ivas of a most flattering description. Die company at present appearing under Mr Fuller's management is a- fairly strong one, and those forming it present a capital variety entertainment. Commencing with the usual comic, sentimental, and descriptive songs, with an occasional dance, all ol which are contributed by Misses Bcisy Chard, Florrio Swift, Messrs Joe Rocks, Ted Stagpoole, Will Dyson, James Williams, and the Ddavales, and all of which are well given, the company appear later on in specialities, and conclude with the regulation farce, which is a never-failing sourcc of great amusement. Mr Williams is the possessor of a capital boss voice, sings a good class of song, sings well, and is always sure to bo recalled. Miss Chard, whoso forte lies in the direction of whistling refrains to tho songs she sings, is a commedienne of some ability. Mr Denis Carney is still with the company, and has now enjoyed a very lengthy 11111 of popularity. He appears to possess an inexhaustable stock of comic songs, in which he is always amusing. The Delayales are clever trick cyclists, and, besides, contribute coon songs, and consequonly fill an important part in the evening's work. T'ha Stagpooles are similarly versatile, and in the latter part o: the programme give an amusing sketch occupying about a quarter of an hour. Saturday evening's bill, which was most successfully presented, will be repeated to-night.

MISS MEXKMEYER'S CONCERTS. Miss Florence Menkmeyer gave a fourth concert at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night before a fairly numerous audience. The concert differed somewhat from Miss Menkmeyer s previous recitals, inasmuch as on thia occasion alio appeared in the dual rolo o£ pnmiste and vocalist. Miss Menkmeyer possesses a light soprano voice, and' if she excels more at the keyboard than in song, sho nevertheless gave the audiehce manifest p.easuro with her three programme vocal solos, which comprised such very exacting numbers as an air from Mozart's " Xozze dl *igaro, an aria from "Carmen." and tho uS, SCC "? r Donizetti's wellknown recitative and aria bavin® tho accompaniment of a fiuto obbligato £ Mr J. "-V0 0 " V f" 5 an t C .T orc 60)0 Uiss Menkmeyer S«\o I dreamt that I dwelt" to her own MeSj"ra n cq„iUed Cr h°eT a audS of m - omnhi'" aV i' ' kchumann'c " IrnWa"n»r f i<?7f 'f'c » " Serenata,"' tho Dutafsefer" 7' h ° r KyinS "Khapsodio Hon"roi=e JTo 3 Mr Pm-™ t mrmotiics. contributL ?h n I™ 3 CXcellenk voice >

•BjgM&JßßSsng Oncri f* J " C " Willlamsoll ' s Hoval Cornio Ma est^Th!-' y | 00mm? r e thcir SCaßon at Hia Jiajestj s lheiitre on Easter Monday ni-it will bo opened at tho Dresden Music Ware' baWMtt fh morn "-n a i' 9 °' clock ' As iu ail P ro " KliX r ° "i 11 ¥ ll " exceptionally groat demand for aeats, the management, with a desiro to regulate the booking and minimise any inconvenience through crushing, have arranged for the issue at tho box office from 7 a.m. onwards tins morning of consecutively numbered coupons, entitling the holders to piionly 111 tho ejection of tlieir seats. "A. Country Girl was written by J. T. Tanner tho music is by Lionel Mor.ckton, and tha lyrics r.re by Adrian Itoss-threo well-known names m connection with aiusical productions m London. It ;s said to bo a bright and lively verb that-commends its?lf to unstinted approval, stimulative onnughter. pie-using the tyo with the beauty of scenery, the lavishness of costume and the brilliancy of stage effect, and alluring the ear with merry and melodious music. Mr ttflnamson's venture in sendin" such an expensive attraction as the Royal Comic Opera Company to Dnncdin is likely to be reward 3d in the fullest degree, as it is seldom that such general interest lias been taken in a season as in this one. The nine nights' season, during which "My Lady Molly" and "Ma Mio Eosette" will also bo produced, promises to be in every way successful.

THE CHARLES HOLLOW DBAMATIC COMPANY. During the brief season which Mr Charles Ilolloway's dramatic organisation will play hero the following repertoire of pieces will le presented:-—"The Two Little Vagabonds," •' The Shadows of fi Great City," " Why Woman Sins" ((lie foregoing by arrangement with Mr J. C. Williamson), "For the Sake of a Woman." "Tho Shaughraun," ami K. liill-Miiciielson's gre.it modem drama of Russian li/o and character, entitled "I'lie Assassin." All thesa plays will be exceptionally cast, and presented in the lavish manner characteristic of Chores Holloway's attractions. "The Two Little Vagabonds," tho initial production, is written in ileorge It. Sinus's best style, wliile in its masterly construction is felt His strong hand of Ili9 joint-author, Arthur Shirley. As tho title implies, the story deals with thd joys and sorrows of two little outcast uvchins, and presents a strong picture of London life, both in tho East and West End. Undoubtedly tho reason why this celebrated play has not been seen more frequently is the obvious difficulty in effectively casting the two boy characters, en which so inuch depends and for which so much cleverness is required. As Dick, tho charming young artiste, iliss Beatrice Holloway, has everywhere created an excellent impression, and much praise baa been' accorded iliss Sophie Lashmoro (a protegee of Kssio Jenyns) for her clever portrayal of the consumptive young street arab Wally, whose ambition is to be a blacksmith. The box plan for " The Two Littlo Vagabonds" opens today at the Dresden at 9 o'clock, and intending patrons are strongly advised to avoid the crowding at the dobrs by making an early reservation of their seats. Xo extra, charge will be made for booking or early doors.