AMUSEMENTS.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1606, 14 April 1879, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE STEWARTS. The popularity of these very clever artistes vith playgoers in Christchurch was demonstrated most markedly on Saturday evening, when, despite the very strong counter attractions elsewhere, the Oddfellows’ Hall was well filled on the occasion of their re-appearance. All of them, especially the Misses NelLe and Docy, received a warm welcome on making their entrance. The performance comprised “ Rainbow Revels,” in which Miss Docy sang “ Ernani Involami ” with great taste and effect, narrowly escaping an encore. Her other contributions, particularly the Irish medley duet with Mr Stewart, were loudly applauded. Miss Nellie was as bright and full of fun as ever, and she received quite an ovation for “ Maid of Athens,” which has evidently lost none of its popularity. She was also very good in the double song and dance with_ Miss Maggie, which was ro-deraanded. Miss Maggie sang “ Caller Herrin” very nicely, and Mr Stewart by his comicalities and really excellent acting rendered valuable assistance. To-night the same programme will bo repeated. AMERICAN WAR DIORAMA. it is pleasant to meet old friends once again, especially when little or no trace of the ravages of time are visible. this feeling, coupled with the hope of obtaining some of the many gifts distributed in connection with the performance, induced the full house on Saturday evening at the Gaiety Theatre. It would be mere waste of time to describe the panorama. All panoramas, to a certain extent at least, hear a strong family likeness to each other, notably those of a military character. There is the same desperate acts of valor being performed by heroic individuals on fiery, untamed steeds, and the thunder of the “ red artillery,” is admirably counterfeited as of yore by the bass drum. Indeed, to performances of this kind the refrain of “The Brook” might well bo applied,t as they go on for ever. But still to many they possess a weird Charm. There is something pleasant in being comfortably seated and seeing deeds of heroism being performed, attended by all the pomp and circumstance of glorious war. Besides, there is also the additional spice of uncertainty as to the prize likely to fall to one’s share, which lends additional zest to the enjoyment. The panorama now exhibiting is perhaps one of the most travelled in existence, as there is hardly a quarter of the globe where it has not been exhibited. Mr H. Stanley delivers the illustrative lecture, and discourses eloquently on the various scenes. The panorama will bo exhibited again this evening. THEATRE ROYAL. The great play of “Macbeth” was performed at the Theatre on Saturday night. Mr Creswick’s performance of the leading character was fully up to his previous performances, and Mrs George Darrell gave a grand rendering of the character of Lady Macbeth. They were both called before the curtain at the close of the play, and the same compliment was paid to Mr H. H. Vincent at the termination of the fourth act, for his fine performance of Macduff. Mies Solange Navaro acquitted herself welljas Hecate,'and sang the music excellently. The remainder of the characters, especially Messrs Burford, Howe, Sweeney, Hooper, and Tyreell, did justice to their parts. “ Richard 111 ” will be played this evening, in which Mr Creswick, Mrs George Darrell, and Miss Ashton will appear, supported by the strength of the company.