AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 45, 2 June 1910, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE ELLWOOD TRIO. We need 'hardly remind musical enthusiasts that the 'box plans for tin forthcoming visit here will be opened at Collier's this morning. The following from an Auckland contemporary speaks for itself:—"The trio of musical geniuses which were recently unearthed at Christchurch by -Mr. Hugo Gorlitz, have come up to the highest expectations concerning them which were iormea at Auckland. The Ellwoods display amazing musical talent for children oi such tender years, while Miss Winnie Nixon, a 'hospital nurse, whose goal is Europe, has .surprised <her audiences with the brilliancy of her voice." Such a furore did these clever young people create in Wellington that they were invitea to numerous "at homes," garden parties, etc. Among others was an afternoon at Archbishop Redwood's, and so pleased was he with Harry's playing that lie nas lent him one of his valuable violins tor the New Zealand tour. Dr. Findlay, the Minister of Justice, wiho is an expert 'cellist, was so taken by the marvellous iplaying of George that he has allowed him to take liis own 'cello, valued at £2OO, to use during the tour. 'WOMEN'S PARLIAMENT. On Monday evening next a capital evening's amusement will be provided at St. Mary's Hall, where a "Women's Parliament" is to be produced by local young ladies. In addition, a first class musical programme will be rendered. Mrs. O. E. Robinson, of Stratford, who has a nice contralto voice, will sing. " FISK JUBILEE SINGERS. Residents of New Plymouth and district can assuredly look forward to a genuine musical treat on Monday night next, when that talented combination of colored Americans, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, will Teaippear in the 'Dheatre Royal after an absence of several years. The (personnel of the company has undergone considerable change since its last tour of New Zealand. The old favorites comprise Miss Belle F. Gibbons, who possesses vivacity and versatility in a remaifcuble degree; Mr. R. H. Collins, who specialises in quaint coon songs, interpreting them daintily and artistically; and Professor C. A. White, musical director, who .presides at the organ and piano. The new members are Miss Bertha Haynes-Miller (soprano), Miss Alice Baptiste (mezzo-soprano), Miss Flo Dixie (contralto and banjo soloist), Mr. Sydney Haynes (tenor), Mr. E. R. Martin (basso and guitar soloist), and Mr. Arthur Haynes ('basso). The visitors' programme will be arranged, from a'n extensive repertoire of Jubilee choruses, plantation melodies, ballads, glees, duets, coon songs, male quartettes, an;! musical sketches. Seats may be reserved at Collier's. OPERA3COPE AND WESTMINSTER BELLRINGERS. To-night Messrs. Cooper and Macdermott present at the Theatre Royal their ever-popular entertainment of pictures, magic, and melody. The operascope will produce a magnificent film entitled "An Englishman's Home," also "Torpedo Warfare"; Madam Hold, the great French enchantress, in "The- Land of the Liliputiians." Too much cannot be said about the musical part of the entertainment. The Westminster Bellrimrers will appear for the first time. They produce a splendid musical act. The aluminium chimes, har.p, and orchestra 'bells iare new instrument's to New. Plymouth; there are also Russian sleigh bells, etc. Miss Hettie Rosedale will appeal" in' serio-comic songs. Lovers of this class of entertainment can look forward to two hours of wholesome amusement, A matinee is advertised for Friday afternoon at 2.30. THE CALEDONIANS. A very enthusiastic though not large audience attended the Theatre Royal last evening, when "Tlie Caledonians" presented their farewell entertainment. The programme was «a entire change from that given on the'previous evening and as every member of the talented troupe was in good form there was no lack of first-class numbers. Amongst the ibest items were the vocal trios given •by Messrs. Jock Willis, Colin Campbell, and Tam McLean, in which the blending of the voices was perfect. Miss Cissie O'Keefe's best number was '•'Jessie's Dream." The dancing numbers by Messrs. C. C. Macdonald and Dan Macdonald liad' a finish that is not oftdn met with. Altogether the programme provided a very enjoyable evening, ami should '"'The Caledonians" return at a future date we hope ,to see their efforts meet -with better support at the hands 'of New Plymouth theatre-goers.