ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXVI, Issue 5213, 1 March 1904, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

The dramatised version of Rolf BoldrewocG’s sensational story' “Robbery Ondor Amis” was again presented a.t (ho Opera Hons© last night by the Dampier Dramatic ■ Company. The exciting incidents -of tho play were excellently portrayed. Mr Dampier as tho gallant Captain Starlight wias well supported by the other members of the, company. The piece will ho repeated this evening. Visitors to- the Exchange Hall to-morrow evening, when the Rev Alwym Ewen will give th.e first, af three farewell .recitals, are likely to be exceedingly gratified. T, recitals themselves are thoroughly enjoyable; but in bis last appearances Mr Eweh will be assisted bv a singbr gifted with a voice that, according to competent critics, compares very favourably with Miss Ada Crosslev's. Miss Lloyd Hassell is a native of Near Zealand, and she will be introduced to a Wellington audience by' the Hon Sir J. G. Ward. She will sing “Still is the Night” (Carl Bohm) and ‘‘On the Bonnie Banks of Lodi Lomond.” Tile excellent pianiste, Mrs 11. C. Campbell, will repeat, by desire, “The Wedding March” (Mendels-sobn-Liszt),

When Wirth’s celebrated circus opens for a season in Wellington on' Monday, March 7, the special attraction will be the appearance of Herr Pagcl. who lias created attention in tho Australian States with Ins wonderful exhibitions of strength. Pagel, it will be remembered, had a hard fight with the lion during the AVirth’s late season in Sydney’, and nearly lost his life on that occasion. Messrs Wirth are bringing many fresh attractions. Th - - have increased the size of their tent, and hay'd now a. flue spread of bright green canvas.

“The Two Little Vagabonds,” the initial production of the Charles Holloway Dramatic Company, which opens at the Opera House on Tuesday', the Bth inst., bias been described as being “the strongest, 'the most human, play our stage has seen for a decade.” This drama has tho distinction of being plalyed in twelve different languages all over the world. It will present the accomplished young Australian actress. Miss Beatrice Holloway, in the character of Dick, an impersonation which has everywhere won for her golden opinions.

Tho popular actor-vocalist, Mr George Deap, who for tho past four years lias entertained many thousands of theatregoers at different periods, is about to leave for Australia, accompanied by Mrs Doan (Miss Ethel Gwynne). Their friends have determined to mark the event in a practical manner, and.-the Exchange Hall has been secured for Saturday evening next for a special valedictory performance. at which thp benefioiares will be assisted by professional and amateur talent. There is every reason to anticipate that tho event has but to be generally known of for the many friends of this popular couple to fill the hall.

The very successful bazaar held by tho Catholics at Lower Hutt- will be brought to a close to-night. All the goods will be finally disposed of, and a very attrac-tive-programme is promised'for the evening. Tho committee announce a "social’’ for to-morrow night. Miss Lloyd Hassell will he the vocalist at Mr Manghaii Barnett's organ recital at St. John’s Church this evening. •