ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 93, 21 April 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. There was again a numerous attendance at the Opera, House last night, and the interesting drama, "The Bad Girl of the Family," was evidjntly greatly appreciated. The play will bo again staged this evening. "THE WANDERERS." The excellence of the entertainment provided by "The Wanderers" was responsible for another packed house at tho Town Hall last evening. A complete change- of programme is announced for this evening, when "Living Statuary," the latest Continental attraction, will be introduced. CHAMBER CONGER... The trio of concerts by MiGfi Beatric* Richmond (pianist), Miss May Donaldson (violinist), and Mr. Frank Johnston© ('cellist), have been much appreciated by a large and ever-increasing number 'of people. Tho final concert took place laet night and th© various items were greeted with much applause by the audience. Each concert has been better attended than the previous one, and greater enthusiasm has punctuated each artistic programme. The first piece, Beethoven's trio- in B Flat, was given Vvith a fine sense of ite beauty and a unity of sympathy between the three players. Mise May Donaldson's violin was listened to with delight, and tho Sonata by'Raif was decisively encored. Miss Richmond, atthe piano, is absolute mistress of the situation, and plays with spirit and tendernecs. THE KING'S FESTIVAL. Public interest in the Catholic Bazaar; ,the King's Festival, has not abated, the Town Hall accommodating a large throng last evening. Signor Borzoni's pupils contributed spectacular and fancy dancing, and the numerous side-shows afforded amusement to many. The_ various slalls did a large trade. During the evening two competitions were he]d. One was a mile flat race, which resulted as follows : — Rollo, 1 ; Baxter, 2; Murray, 3. Niae started. Time, 4min 45sec. The home-trainer event was won by H. Edwards, Sutherland being second. The bazaar will be open again to-night, when plenty of entertainment is promised. theatkeTroyal. The current progi-amm© of vaudeville at the Theatre Rojfal continues to draw large patronage. There was an excellent attendance last evening. In all respects the present bill is a strong one 1 , and it may be seen up till to-morjow evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. The special attraction at The King's Thea.tre last evening was a film depicting .West Coast(New Zealand) scenery. The picture, which was taken by Patheßros., oi Paris, was remarkably well screened. The audience was first taken for a coach drive through the Buller- Gorge, and then followed a trip in a motor boat on Mahinapua Creek. Glimpse® of Broken River, Otira Gorge, and Lake Kanieri were obtained, and sluicing operations near Ross were also witnessed. • THE NEW THEATRE. Excellent business is being done at the New Theatre, and all day and until late at night is a continuous attendance of visitors. A complete change of programme is being made to-day, the new films including "A Day with American Boy Scouts," "In the Wild West," "The Old Maid and the Burglar," "Her Winning Way," and many others. HIS MAJESTY & THEATRE. The new programme screened at His Majesty's Theatre last evening included many excellent pictures. Strong in dramatic interest was "Virginia," a tale of old Rome," and " Gambler ( of the West," a Geries of exciting incidents turning upon the gambling mania oi a ranchman. " Out West " .was another popular series. Other excellent dramatic subjects included " An Old' Soldier " and "The Link That Held," a tale of human interest, which was warmly applauded. The scenic portion of the programme was also good, including ns it did glimpses of Rome. Other good pictures were : — "Warwick Chronicle," "Birth of Flowers," ""Father Puts up a Bedstead," "Daddy's Now Baby,' 1 "Tontolini," and "Babylas and the Panther." STAR PICTURES. Last night's change of prc^ramm© at the Star Pictures drew a large attendance. "Waterfalls in Bohemia," scenic, and "Indian Raiders," dramatic, were the chief attractions in an excellent collection of pictures. BROOKLYN PICTURES. The excellence of thte programme presented at Fullford's Hall last evening evoked the highest approval of the audience. The usual change takes place tomorrow evening. ST,. PETER'S CLUB. The members of St. Peter's «Club held a pleasant "club night" 1 last evening, when the chair was occupied by Archdeacon Harper. The programme consisted of card games, musical items, and refreshments. Items were given by Messrs. G. Bell, R. Northcote, R. G. Blow, A. G. Williams, D. Bray, and F. H. Chirm. $■ FULLERS' SKATING RINK. At each session, at Fullers' Skating Rink yesterday there were large attendances, the bsginners' period being especially crowded. There will be> the usual 10 o'clock session to-morrow morning.