AMUSEMENTS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 7, 18 February 1893, Page 159

AMUSEMENTS.

Miss Essie Chew is sure to command a numerous and appreciative audience for her farewell concert to be given in the City Hall, Auckland, on Thursday, the 23rd. This young lady has so willingly contributed voluntary items to help others, that many people will be glad of this opportunity of testifying their gratitude, and at the same time enjoying once more her excellent music.

Everybody is looking forward to Max O’Kells comedylectures in the Opera House next week. The witty Frenchman is a novelty in the way of platform entertainers. Most of the European celebrities whom Mr R. S. Smythe has introduced to colonial audiences — scientists, war - correspondents, explorers —have represented the sombre side of life. This is the first time that the much travelled manager has brought along a humorist. The author of ‘John Bull and his Island ’ could not have at rived in Australia at a more opportune time. In their great depression the people of Melbourne naturally welcomed a humorist who would lift them out of their surroundings ; and when every theatre in Mel bourne was closed Max O’Rell was giving his comedy-lectures to overflowing audiences. In New Zealand he has been equally successful. His Australasian tonr, which has lasted ten months, will finish at Auckland. His final lecture here will be his last appearance in this part of the world.