ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2133, 6 March 1908, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CRICKET CONCERT. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, there was only a moderate attendance at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when the Poverty Bay Cricket Association tendered a concert in aid of the funds towards the up-keep of tho new turf wicket. Ihe concert was opened by tho Gisborne Club Orchestra, who gave a bright two-step march by Alaekieheyor, entitled “Boys in Blue,” in artistic stylo. Mr. Dudley Trent followed with a robust rendering of the fine song, “Kings of the Road.” The popular baritone was in excellent voice, and was warmly applauded for his interpretation of the number. A pleasant- variety to the programme was supplied by Air. Hayes, who danced an Irish jig. Air. Hayes proved that lie has few equals as a step-, dancer, and he was vociferously encored. He responded by repeating a low steps of tho same dance, for which Piper Robertson supplied the music. Mi'. Kissling’s line tenor voice was heard to advantage in the popular number, “Come Into the Garden, Maud.” Mr. Trent’s second song was “The Yeoman's AAhdding Song,” which secured for the singer an imperative recall; to which he responded by repeating tho second verse. Mr. (j. (j. Blooro, who possesses a light tenor voice, gave a pleasing rendering of the well-known song, “The Garonne,” which has not been previously hoard in Gisborne, and was warmly applauded. Air. C. Trafford-Reynolds selected Masclioroni’s “Till Death” as his number, and gave the song capital treatment." in response to a hearty encore, the singer responded with “Anchored.” Air. Reynolds is the nossessor of an excellent baritone voice, and won a £IOO prize at Ballarat- some years ago in a competitive test, with the song, “Oh, Hear the Wild Winds Blow.” Air. Kissling s second number was that fine song, “Alv Life for Thee,” which called forth a warm encore. The singer contented himself with bowing his acknowledgments. The concert programme concluded with an intermezzo selection, specially arranged by Air. Alainland Foster, the conductor, entitled “Shadowlaiid” (Furban). The Club Orchestra was heard to splendid advantage in this selection, and were warmly applauded. The second part opened with the overture, “Chanson Dii Soil',” by the Club Orchestra, which provided another rare treat. The over-popular Bice Dramatic Company then staged the amusing farce, “Hit Him; He Has No Friends.” Tlio members of the company were yi excellent form, and kept the audience convulsed with merriment until the fall of the curtain. The hearty applause which followed the conclusion of the farce must-have been gratifying to the computv, and proved that tho audience hail thoroughly appreciated their efforts. Though the house was small, a largo number of tickets were sold, and the Cricket Association should receive a substantial addition to their funds as a result of the entertainment.

THE MUMMY AND THE HUMMING BIRD.

Air Herbert Flemming’s new English company will be the next attraction at His Alajesty’s Theatre. The Alummy and tho Humming bird will bo presented here for the first time on 'Wednesday next, and in addition to a east of characters well known on the London stage, the actor manager lias devoted special attention to tho mounting of tho play. The whole of the furniture, scenery and appointments have been imported direct from London. In introducing his latest venture to the colonics, Air Flemming lias striven to worthily uphold the excellent reputation made by Air Brough and himself in past seasons. Headed by Aliss Beatrice .Day, the now company will, it is expected, compare more than favorable with former ones that have visited this country under Air Flemming’s auspices. On Thursday night, Air Flemming will present “The Morals of Alarcus” a delicious play, brimful of humour, pathos and human intrest. On Friday night the attraction will be “Peter’s Mother,” a play which ran for 600 nights in London. On Saturday, the last night of the season, the management will present one of the world’s greatest successes “The Red Tramp.” The box plan for the four nights will be opened at_ Aliller’s Corner tomorrow morning "at'lo sharp, when there is sure to lie a firm demand for seats.