ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 10, 7 October 1907, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WELLINGTON SAVAGE CLTJB. The Wellington Savage Club, 0110 of the- most popular of Wellington's social institutions, finished up tho season 011 Saturday evening with a- grand kororo in tho Masonic 'Hall. The chair was occupicd by tho Chief Savage (tho Hon. Dr. J. G. Findlay), who was supported as principal guests by His Excellency tho Governor (accompanied by Citpt. Gathorne-llardy and Lieut.-Col. Tusom, A's.D.C., and Mr. H. C. Watcrfickl, Private Sec.) and Lieut.-Col. Tusom, of the Imperial Forces. The Chief Savage, who of courso must do or say something of moment, sermonised on silk hats with philosophic humour, not omitting the firstly, secondly and thirdly "of tho toper"—tho headgear that has outlived dynasties and seen nation's totter all unmoved in its assertive superiority. His Excellency shook off the trammels and reserve of offico for the nonce, and in a delightfully rich brogue told a succession of Irish stories in manner irresistible. One of these stories was of a Mayor of a southern city who, when visiting Dublin, was ' accosted by a . friend. "Hullo, Mr. Mayor, and plnvat may you bo doon in Dublin, plnvat?" "Shish! mirra, shish!" said the Mayor, "not a wurrud, mc bhoy; vJi'ra thravellin' infra dig!" Tho Savages supplied an excellent programme, to which songs wero contributed by Messrs. Geo. Parsons,- J. Dykes, P. Hockley, A. S. Ballance, K. J. Hill and Aubrey Meo. Mr. Morris Fox cave a humourous reading, Mr. C. Hill played a fluto solo, a couple of nicely-balanced quartets wero sung by Messrs. Searle, Carr, Hockley and Parsons! and Messrs. Watts, Mcßeth, and A. D. Kennedy did a number of lightning sketches skilfully. A ,capital orchestra, led by Mr.. T. Cooke, played two -selections in 1 lino style. Half-way through this .very interesting programme there was halF-an-hour's -.adjournment for supper and talk. During tho evening His jiixcollency complimented the Club on its succcss, and honed that it would continuo to flourish. In his remarks tho Chief Savage eulogised tho of tho secretary (Mr: J. Dykes), whom he hoped to see in office next year. , "MOTHER GOOSE." ' The pantominjs " Mother Goose" continued its mirthful career before a large attendanco in the Opera House on Saturday afternoon, and a packed audienco in the evening. Tho performance will bo seen again to-night.' FULLER'S ENTERTAINERS. As usual, the Theatre Royal was crowded on Saturday night, and there was no room for dull care; or disappointment. The performance went with a swing that carried tho, audience along in glad content, and everybody seemed satisfied. The bright particular star of the evening was Dalbeanie, who was shining for tho first tiriie in the Dominion. Billed as an "equilibrist extraordinary," lie certainly claim and'the big typo. -Besides' 'juggling a bicycle, on his face; and performing other feats that seomei} to 'flout the law of gravity, ,-ho did.somo amazing steeplechasing over a staircase and table, mounted on a buggy wheel. Tho audienco was. vociferous, and wanted him- to work' overtimo. Post Mason; tho American' vocalist, sang-ballads as pleasingly as ever, and varied and entortaining items wero submitted by the rest of the company —Messrs.-Sterling, Stewart, and Dunbar, Misses Maio Marlowo, Rose Manson, and Maud Florence, Salmon and Chester, and Jarvis and Mart-yn, being conspicuous. Some entertaining biograph pictures were shown.

• MAUD HILDYARD DRAMATIC COMPANY. . A' Sydney contemporary, speakingof "A Warning to Women," says: — "Cleverly conceived, is the plot of the hew drama, ,the interest being sustained in a' marked degree. Squire Jiennion, an impoverished Irish squire, lias two daughters by separate marriages, Moira (Miss Maud Hildyard) and Sliiola.. Moira is a secret drinker who yearns for the city life. During a hunt breakfast there arrives one Dr .Dread, Wio celebrated nerve specialist. Dr. Dread discovers Moira's secrotj and tries to persuade her to co to Londo'i with him on the threat' of exposing- her weakness to her lover, Fergus., Under tho in-' ilueneo of drink she throws vitriol at Dread, but misses her mark, and blinds Fergus. Acting under the promise of Dread that he can euro her, she ■ accompanies him to London, where he utilises her as a means to insult his society guests, who had formerly, before he became rich, turned their backs on him. She is rescued from London bv her old father and a faithful Irish minstrel,. Shaun, and eventually dies in the arms of Shaun on the steps of the church. Fergus, whose siirht has been restored, marries Sliida, the sister ,who nursed him. Miss Maud Hildyard, was very successful as Moira Kounion, playing the part in a way which found favour ivith all present." Miss Maud Hildyard will appear for a short season at the Opera House, commencing next Thursday.' The box. plan will open at Holliday's this morning at ten'o'clock.