ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 449, 6 March 1909, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The sparkling music, lively dialogue, and humorous situations or that diverting musical frivolity, "Tho Hollo of Now York," dolightcd a largo audience at tho Opera Houso last evening. From beginning to end thero was no lull in tho frolicsome ontertainment of the opera, aa rendored by Mr. Williamson's clovor company. "Tbo Bello of Now York" will bo repeated to-night, which is the last night of tho season. FULLER'S PICTURES. Tho popularity of tho picture entertainment, presonted at tho Theatre Royal by Messrs. Fullers, shows no sign of waning. To-night an entire chango of films is to bo presonted, including Uroan's latost animal study entitled, "A Day in tho London Zoo." Other subjects to bo shown for tho first timo aro entitled "Gaul's Hero," one of tho best coloured dramatics yet produced by Pathe Frorcs, also a very funny comic entitled "Jiato's Birthday," so that intending patrons can rely on witnessing a first-class picture entertainment. THE ROYAL PICTURES. Further additions havo been made to tho programme of pictures presonted at His Majesty's Theatre, tho most notable being "A Miner's Daughter" (a highly-interesting tabloid drama), "Taking Home the Eggs," and "Tho Rival Mesmerists," two very humorous subjects. Taken in all, the programme is a very strong one, which no doubt accounts for the large attendances at His Majesty's during this week. Seating accommodation has not been available after 8 o'clock on any evening this week. Thero will 1)6 tho usual matinee this afternoon, and the exhibition as usual in the evening. POLLARD'S JUVENILE OPERA CO. Tho box plans for the first week of PollardV Juvenilo Opera Company were opened yesterday, and there was a brisk demand for scats. When it is stated that Mr. Pollard considers his production of "Tho Islo of Bong-Bong," with which the season will be inaugurated on Monday night, as being by far the best thing ho has ever given his patrons, lovers of tuneful music, graceful ballot's, artistic groupings, and charming miso-en-scene, can look forward to a rare troat. ORGAN RECITAL.

A largo audience may be expected at the Town Hall organ recital this evening. Mr. Maughan Barnett will conclude his present engagement with tho City Council, and he has arranged a programme which will include some of tho most popular of his previous recitals, of which mention may bo mado of the overture to William Tell, Wagner's "Rido of the Valkyries," and Lemare's Andantino. A " souvenir " programmo will be distributed at this recital.

SUNDAY CONCERT. Tlio first of a second series of sacred concerts will bo inaugurated by tho Wellington Professional Orchestra in tho Town Hall tomorrow evening. Tho orchestra has for some time past been hard at work at now music, and patrons may look' forward to a now programme, and judging by tho recent rehearsals, an enjoyable ovening's_ entertainment. Mr. Dave Keainy (organist) will be heard in new items, included in which arc Schubert's " Ave Maria " and " Romanco " (Schafer). Mr. Ernest Parkes (baritono) will sing " Calvary" (by Paul Rodney), accompanied on the organ by Mr. Konny and piano by Miss Amy llemingUm. " JACK AND JILL." J. C. Williamson's pantomime, "Jack and Jill," at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, which commenced c-n December 19 last, is, according to latest advices, still running strongly. It was thought it would be imperative to tako it off on March 10, to allow of a pre-arranged season by , Miss Tittell Bnine, but Mr. Harold Ashton received a cable ycsto-xlay_ that alterations, had been mado to enable it to be played,up to March 26, "Jack and Jill" will be produqed here about July., i . i CHERNIAVSKI CONCERT. Tho second recital by theso gifted young musicians at tho Municipal Concert Hall last night was as delightful a performance as tho most exacting critic could desire. The opening trio of Arensky's roused tho audience at tho outset to a high pitch of enthusiasm, end the brothers' wero thrice recalled to bow their acknowledgments. Of tho four movements, tho scherzo was omitted. The first movement, the allegro moderate—full of beautifully with tho opening theme, in , which cello and violin answorad each other. Then- came the solemn and stately adagio, followed by the brilliant allegro, bristling with difficult technicalities, all of which wero overcomo with tho greatest of ease by tho talented boys. Tho concerted finale in tho second part comprised Kirk's "Dream Song," in which tho violin and 'cello, blending tunefully, had a pretty rocking accompaniment in the piano. Mendelssohn's evergreen "Spring Song," with its pretty pizzicato effects, followed. Again the young artists had to thrico bow their acknowledgments to tho enthusiastic audience. Popper's "Hungarian Rhapsody," by the 'cellist, was full or variety, comprising most intricate runs, and arpeggios and deliciously clear harmonics. As an oncoro Mischel excelled himself in playing Saint Saen's tranquil and stately molody, "Lo Cygne," with its full legato tones. Tho piano solo by Jan comprised Chopin's Ballade in G minor, and was masterfully rendered, its difficult technicalities being easily overcomo by the talented young pianist. The audience insisted upon an encore, and in response a "Valso" I-γ Maughan Barnett was given with artistic taste. Tho Virility of the juvonilo pianist is an outstanding feature of his playing. In his violin solos, Leo played with full and resonant tono Lalo's "Andante." Wienia'vsky's Tarantella was played with great firo and abandon, tho intricate and rapid double stopping exciting tho admiration of the

(ludionco. Ho had to respond with Thorno"s "Simple Aveu." Eight through, one could not help noticing the abandon with which the boys throw themselves into their playing. Their faces rellect their emotion in a marvellous manner, and they appear to quite loso themselves in their music. In the first part, Mr. Peroival Driver's robust baritone voice was heard to advantage in Schumann's "Two Grenadiors," followed by "Glorious Devon" (Gorman) as an oucoro. In each case Mr. Horace Hunt played a sympathetic accompaniment. Later on, Mr. Driver sang with vigour Handel's "Droop Not Young Lover," followed by "The Yeomen ot England" (German). Madame Marie Hooton, with her clear and full contralto voice, gave a Russian Love Song (Von Stutzmann), and Cossack Cradle Song (Napravnik), bracketed with "In My Garden" (Liddle). To-night is to bo absolutely the- last recital of tho Wellington season, and thero is to be a complete change of programme. BAZAAR AND MILITARY TOURNAMENT. At tho Bazaar and Military Tournament last ovciiing, a programme of great merit was submitted and thoroughly appreciated. The items consisted of selections by tho Battalion Band and sword exercise by the D Battery. A lino display of first nid by the Ambulance Corps was viewed by an interested assemblage Mr. C. Archer recited "Shamus O'Brien," which was a treat in elocution. The captains of tho tug-of-war teams drow for tho somi-finals. Tho result was: Guards v. Narals, Zealandias v. Electric ■ Light Company. Tho D Battery drew a byo. The programme to-night consists of itoms by Mr. J. Knowles and a boxing tourney. Tho committeo have decided to extend tho Tournaniont and Bazaar till Saturday, March 13, on account of tho tug-of-war and tho splendid business dono to date. This afternoon a special matineo will bo held, and children will bo admitted for 3d. In the ttig-of-war to-night an exciting contost is anticipated.