ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143787, 10 May 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“ THE FATAL WEDDING.” Again last night the Empire Theatre proved too small for the crowds seeking to gain admission, '“The Fatal Wedding” having proved the greatest drawing card the management has handled to date. Of tho “star” item and supporting programme little need be written, tho crowds in attendance both nights are giving the show the best advertisement possible. It but remains to notify the many intending patrons who so "far have been unable to gain admission that* “The Fatal Wedding” will be shown again to-night, and for positively the last time at the matinee on Saturday. Three valuable prizes will be given to the children occupying the three lucky seats at the matinee. The prizes have been donated by Mr. F. Von Lubbo, and are on view in the music warehouse. A complete new programme will be shown to-morrow night at the Empire, and “The Fatal Wedding” will, be screened before a Waitara audience.

THE ROYAL’S ATTRACTION. Signor G. Martincngo’s season at the Royal is rapidly drawing to a close, and those who have not yet heard him should do so to-night or to-morrow. The Signor is undoubtedly tho best ’cello player that has visited New Plymouth, and his fine baritone voice places him in the front rank of this particular class of singers. Last night he received great applause for his playing of Mascagni’s Intermezzo, “Violets,” “Home, Sweet Home,” and Tarantella,” and singing of “Son of Mine” and “Tho Toreador.” A programme of tho Royal’s magnificent pictures was also shown, amongst them being “Tho Power of Forgiveness,” a talc of a girl’s struggle for existence after she had been cast off by the man who had pretended to love her. The interest of those present was kept up right through the picture, and it was no wonder that’ it received such a storm of applause. This programme will be repeated tonight, and the Signor will also contribute several instrumental and vocal items. At the prize matinee to-morrow, and in the evening, a complete change will be introduced for to-morrow only.

PERFORMANCE AT FITZROY,

On Wednesday evening at Fitzroy, a well-filled house and a keenly appreciative audience greeted the performers of the operetta “Phyllis.” Right from the commencement it was patent that a performance above the, ordinary was being staged, the result being frequent rounds of applause and numerous encores, to which a ready response was given. To attempt to criticise the individual parts would bo a task' of no mean order, but let it suffice to say that all the characters were well sustained. That the character of “Phyllis” was appreciated was borne out by the remark of one of the juveniles: “How pretty Phyllis looks! No wonder all the gentlemen are making love to her!” Another little one is still looking for the dog that caused 'such consternation in the mind of poor Chapleigh. Mr. Lawn wielded the baton and under Ins able guidance all wont as merrily as the proverbial wedding bell. Just before the conclusion of the performance the chairman of the School Committee, Mr. Rice, took the opportunity to thank all those who had helped to make the entertainment such a success —the performers, the orchestra, the stage manager, Mr. R. H. Johnson, the Borough Council for the use of the hall, and Mr. W. Griffiths tor installing the electric light. This last added so much to the scenic effect and was such an advantage over the gas that it is hoped the Borough Council may see its way clear to have it permanently installed. At the same time, it may not be out of place to Suggest that the time has arrived for the council to consider seriously the question of erecting a hall suitable for the requirements of a growing suburb like Fitaroy. After justice had been done to the good things provided by the wives of the committee men, Mr. Lawn, in a humorous little speech, introduced Mr. Vcalo, who had a pleasant duty to perform. This took the form of a presentation of a gold albert to Mr. Guy, who, to the regret of a largo circle of friends, is leaving the Dominion. The singing of “Anld Lang Sync” brought a" happy little function to a close.