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Daily Telegraph (Napier), 25 March 1881, Page 3

(For continuation of news see fourthpage.~) —^———«^—m^^^—— »«■ Pure Imagination.—Owing to the impecuniosity of the Russian exchequer, and the successful negotiation of tho North - West Passage, the seals, through depression. of spirits, have sought refuge in civilized and warmer regions, and the large number recently captured off the coasts of SealLandin has produced a marked reduction in the price of the most' beautiful and comfortable of Furs. Possessing as wo do the most profound insignificance to the leading statesmen of Patagonia, in revenge we offer Ladies Seal Hats and Bonnets at 8s 6d, 10s 6d, and 12s 6d each.—Combs and Co., Cash Palace. THEATRE ROSTAL. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. The Manager, in thanking the public of Napier for the liberal patronage he has received during his first Season of ten nights, has the honor to snmmnce that, in consequence of its success, he has do'- c> mined to prolong his Btay until FRIDAY, Ist APRIL, and give another Season of 7 nights of Grand opera; also one more SACRED CONCERT on SUNDAY NEXT, the 27th instant. Subscription Tickets will bo ifsaed for the seven nights at the following rates :—Dress Circle and Reserved Stalls (transferable and available for any night). £2 2s ; Unreserved Stalls, £1 Bs, to be had from to-day (Thursday), until to-morrow, Friday, at 6 o'clock p.m, only, at Mr Jacob's Fancy-Repository. Single Admissions—Dress Circle and Reserved Stalls 7s 6d; Stalls, 6s; Pit,23 6d. . Tho following magnificent Repertoire .will be given daring the Season:— THIS (FRIDA.Y) EVENING and TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 25th and 26th inst., will be presented Carl Maria Yon Websi's masterwork, the Grand Romantic Opera, in 4 acts, "DER FBEISCHUTZ" Or, The Seven Magic Bullets, (in English). "With the following Cast— Ottocar, Reigning Prince of Bohemia.. Mr J. Cram Cuno, Chief Ranger .. .. Mr Ernest St. Clair Caspar, First Huntsman '.. .. Signor Riccardi Dodolph, Second Huntsman .. Signor Bianchi Zamiel, the Fiend Huntsman .. . .Mr Bellair Kiliau, a Rich Peasant Mr Wentwoi ih A Hermit Mr F. Henry First Bridesmaid .. Miss Frances Simonsen Annie, Cousin of Agnes .. Miss Martina Simonsen | Agnes, Cuno's Daughter .. Miss Leonora Simonsen Bridesmaids, Huntsmen, Peasants, Phantoms. ■• - I No expense has been spared in the production of this grand masterwork. The Incantation Scene will be given In a manner hitherto unequalled in the Australian Colonies. The fireworks have been expressly prepared by Mr Brigjs, who, in conjunction with his assistants, have been engaged during the past fortnight in the production of this grand spectacle. All the phantoms, skeletons, spectres, and ghosts have also been manufactured by Messrs BrUrgs and assistants; and the Wolf's Glen and Incantation Scene have been expressly painted by the well-known Scenic Artist, Mr Briggs. During the Incantation Scene, the public are respectfully requested to keep their seats and not get frightened, as there is not the least danger. SUNDAY NEXT, 27th instant, Second and Positively Last G-RAND SACRED CONCERT. In which all the members of the Company will appear. First Part—Selections from Haydn's grand Oratoria, " Tho Creation. " Second partConsisting of Airs, Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartettes, and Choruses from tho most celebrated works of the Great Masters. Popular Prices for San day night only. MONDAY, MARCH 28th. Tho greatest of all Italian ..Operas—Verdi's Masterwork, in 5 acts "UN BALLA IN MASCIIERA." With Madame Simonsen, Miss Martina Simonsen, Miss Godfrey, Signor Paladini, Signor Luisetti, Sienor Kiccardi, Mr Ernest St. Clair, and Mr J. Cram. TUESDAY, MARCH 29th, Gounod's world-renowned Opera, in 5 acts, "FAUST" ■ With a Cast hitherto unsurpassed in the Australian Colonies, finishing with tho Grand Apotheosis !' WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, March 30, and 31, by special arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Esq., will bo produced with Great Splendour, New Scenery, New Dresses, New Appointments, and new Accessories, the Marvel of the present Century, Sullivan's Nautical Comic Opera, " H.M.S. PINAFORE," Performed for the first time in Now Zealand by Operatic Artistes, jail great in their various Characters. FRIDAY, APRIL Ist, positively last and Farewell Performance of the Opera Company, for tho special benefit of Australia's favorite P.lma Donna, MADAME FANNY SIMONSEN, on which occasion the greatest Programme _ ever presented in this town will be given, consisting of the entire Tragic Opera in four acts, Donizetti's Masterwork, "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR," In which Madame Simonsen has created such a grand furore, in every part of the civilised world, and a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert, in which all the artistes not singing in the Opera vill appear, in conjunction with MARTIN SIMONSEN, the Great Violinist, who will perform some of his wonderful Violin Solos,