AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13449, 24 November 1905, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE BEODGH-FLEMMINCt COMPANY. Last night, at the Princess Theatre, "The Wp.lls of Jericho" was repeated to a very ;ocd house. Previous praise of the company's forceful and keen interpretation of a play more than usually keen and forceful- may be, as regards last night's performance, emphasised. The play has a fine flavour of the mGdem dramatist's conception of smart society, in which most of the women are hoydenish, but polished, in which some of the women (the good ones) are incredibly inconsistent; in 'which the good men are very wordy and moral, and the greatest asses are most fertile of epigrams. But it is a strong and human play, rich in interest. Notwithstanding. the gratifying reception which has been accorded to this production, the final performance of "The Wails of Jericho" will kkc place to-night, in consequence of the early termination of the season, and arrangements long since entered info. "Qualiti Street." Messrs Brough and Flemming announce as their third production the first representation in Dunedin oi J. M. Barrie's latest and most popular comedy. "Quality Street," which ccmes with the highest credentials from the leading critics of England and Australia, all of which were more than amply confirmed in Christchurch last week, where the play received its initial production in New Zealand. During their recent visit to London this management succeeded in not only securing the colonial rights of Barrie's play; but also ■were fortunate in wjicjiayng the whole of

the scenery and costumes, as used at the Vaudeville Theatre, where "Quality Street" was originally presented. In reviewing " Quality Street," a London writer remarks:— ''It is pure, orystal. refined comedy. The simplicity, tho joyousness, the playfulness, and here and there the delicate eubtelty of the situations are refreshing and purifying. Then the delightfully stilted language of the period —tho Ecene is laid in England during the time of the Napoleonic war—adds to the novelty and charm of the coniedy." " Quality Street" will be staged to-morrow night, also 011 Monday and Tuesday next. THE ALHAMBRA. A typical Siohday audience filled the Alhambrp, Theatre last evening. The programme met with a great reception, the numerous artists contributing to it being one and all warmly applauded for their efforts. The charming danseuso Miss Viola. Price, the clever comedian Mr Fred Rivenhail, the amusing Driscoll Boys, Miss Lavinia, Tyson, and Miss Jcaimie Johnston all provided something of much merit, and the others gave every support. This evening the present week's bill, will bo presented for the last time, and tomorrow night there will be the usual change and new artists. JAPANESE PAIR. The Japanese fair at His Majesty's Theatre drew another big house last evening, the building being rilled almost to the point of 1111comfortsbleness. The amusement to be had at tho fair is unlimited, for the p'.aco abounds in side shows, and there is everything there that tends to tho enjoyment of the visitor. The dances are, without exception, delightfully charming, and are invariably executed vith the greatest neatness and in splendid harmony. Tho Iftkado and suite proceeded from the Octagon to tho theatre last evening and attracted 110 small attention. Tho fair will bo continued this evening, and a matinee is announced for Saturday afternoon, everything being the same as in the evening. WORKERS' CARNIVAL. There was a splendid attendance at tho Workers' Carnival in tho Garrison Hall last Jiight, when good business was done at all the stalls. The dancing wa g again greatly appreciated. and the juggling turn of the Rextons was received with cverv manifestation oi appreciation. Tho axe-swinging feats of Mr Calf ai!-so wet with commendation 011 all hands, and will be repeated this evening. To-night ihire should be a crowdcd attendance, and ill addition to the dancing, the juggling, and axemen Items tliero will bo the added attraction of the presence of the Highland Pipo Band, FIRST CHURCH CHOIR CONCERT. To-night in First Church the choir will give a concert, the programme including songs, trio, dust, organ solos, and four items by tho choir, amongst which will be the competition numbers. Visitors have not many opportunities cf hearing the oily choirs, apart, from Sunday work, and to those who are fond of sood music this_ concert should appeal. Tho church efficiak and clioir. recognising the work of Mr Tnnson, tho organist, and choirni?M-er, intend passing a pleasing and practical compliment to liim by presenting him with the proceeds cf the collection. The sinking will take place from the pulpit end of tlio church.