AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, 27 April 1906, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCESS. THEATRE. " Sinbad tho Sailor," whose adventures on land and sea. are graphically depicted in pantoniimo, attracted, another, good house to the Princess Theatre last evening. Tho scenic and limelight effects, as on previous representations, enmo in for somo generaTlyexpresscd admiration from tho audience, and tho ballets, choruses, and dasher of conno opera incidental to the development of an adventurous story in which mortals, demons, mermaids, imps, sprites, and fairies are brought in contact, wero woll arranged and well executed. Those who have not seen the pantomime as it is at present staged should not fail to do so this evening, for to-morrow-ovoning a change oi programme is announced, and a merry musical frivolity will bo staged, entitled "Monta Carlo," in which special facilities axe afforded for vaudevillo "turns" of % high-class order, musical sketches, comedy acts, and acrobatio feats. ALHAMBRA THEATRE. Notwithstanding strong countcr-attrachoM, Fullers' Entertainers at tho Alhanibra. continue to receive a fair share 01 the theatregoing patronage, and patrons of this favourite placo of aniusemont are not slow to express their appreciation of the merit of each of the performers in the many and varied " turns." The Volteens in their daring and clever aerobatfc performance are nightly applauded for their efforts, and Fuliers' animated pictures constitute in themselves a complete entertainment, which never fails to interest and amuse. For to-night somo big attractions aro announced, including the first appearance of Alma, the iuystificr; Miss Violet Frawley. a dashing Australian soubretto, and tho favourite Driseoll Brothers.

THE ANDREW BLACK CONCERTS. Mr Andrew Black's second concert should prove- ft rare treat, as a programme of exceptional merit is put forward. Amongst others which may be mentioned specially are Gounod's "Nazareth." "Lord God of Abraham," irom the "Elijah," Schubert's "Erl King," and the famous border ballad, " Blue bonnets over the border," and a selection of Scotch and English ballads. Miss Sinclair will play Wieniawski's famous Mazurka, which was played here by Ovide Musin, and "Cauzonctta" and "Nocturne" (Chopm-Sara-sate). Herr Adolphe Borschke's items are " Polka do concert" (Saner) and the Tschiako-wski-Pabst arrangement of " Eugene Cncgin." The final concert will take place on Saturday, for which evening a specially popular programme has been prepared.

"THE WORK GIRL." Mr Anderson's dramatic organisation will commence a New Zealand tour at the Princess Theatre en Wednesday evoning next, the opening production being the melodrama written by Geoge Conquest and William Shirley, yclept "The Work Girl." Tho play is said to deal with the sweating evil in the various factories throughout Great Britain. Sir Anderson will present "The Work Girl" on tho snme scale of completeness and nuurnificenco as that which characterised his Melbourne, aud Sydney productions. During tho season the following plays will be produced.~ Tho Mariners of England," "The Ladder of Life." " Between Two Women," and tho great Australian production, "Thunderbolt." The bos plan will open at the Dresden tomorrow morning.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT. A concert was given in the Pmnitiv* Methodist Sunday School Hall, Duiidas street, last evening in aid of the piano fund, and was very well attended. Among the names on the programme were those of several wellknown singers, such as Messrs J. Jago and J. Caitt-T, and the singing all through was good. Much of the music was of a humorous description, and' this found great favour with the juncvilo portion of the audience especially. Encores wcro very numerous, scarcely a performer escaping the compliment of being icca&d. The Brake family played the orchestral selections,"and the choir rendered several glees. The lady vocalists were Misses Burke and L. Arthur, and both acquitted themselves most creditably. The gentlemen singers were Messrs Robertson, Jago, Carter, and Master Drake, and their contributions proved most acceptable. Several catches were, sung by Messrs H., S., and TV. Drake, a pianoforte solo was played by Miss Vera Moore, una a recitation given by Mr S Sheen. The Rev. W. Laycock presided, and in a few opening remarks explained, the object for which tho concert was promoted. ANTONIA DOLORES.

A private cablegram has been received by Messrs J. and H. Tait, that Mdlle. Dolores, wilt leave England early in May. and will start her first concerts in Sydney Mdlle. Dolores was to have given a series of concerts in San Francisco, but owing to the disaster the engagement lias been cancelled.

"Living London."—A return season will bo given of the popular " Living London" pictures with new and important additions. Mr Tait lias cabled his American agent to obtain at any cost scenes of San Francisco after (lie disaster, and. if successful, this should be of great interest. T. Mec Pattisou's beautiful cantata, "The JJew Jerusalem'," is to be performed tonight in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Howo street, North Dnnedin, at 8 o'clock. It is a fine little work, abounding in soli, duets, and quartets, while tbo choruses are crisp and cheery. Tile soloists are Misses V. A. Grant and M. Chalmers, and Messrs G. M'Donald and 15. G. Lawn. In addition to the cantata itself, there will be a. short sacred programme, including a violin solo by iliss L. Himmel, A.T.C.L., a solo by Mr W. H. M'Kcnzie, and an organ solo by Mr R. Kayc Mstcfio (organist and choirmaster). During the evening a collection, in aid of the choir funds, will be taken up.

Dr Commins entertained his friends at a social last evening in the Albany Street Oddfellows' Hall, and many took advantage of the invitation to be present. In the earlier part of Hie evening vocal and instrumental selections were given, and recitations were also contributed. Prom fl to 10 o'clock soma very good pictures were shown by the aid of the magic lantern.