AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 4069, 11 March 1876, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE CIRCUS. There was another capital attendance at the Circus last night, the performance being for the benefit of Airec, and a good programme was gone through. Two dim native ponies, which appeared for the first time, created roars of laughter by their amusing capers. To-day there was an afternoon performance, which was well attended. The prices are now reduced, so that those who have not yet Visited the marquee had bettor avail themselves of this opportunity, as the company leave for Sydnev next Week. . . . Mr MoßbisH'S concert. A complimentary concert was tendered last flight at the Quhell’s Theatre to Mr W. J. Morrish, organist of All Saipts’ Chnl'ch, by the members of the Harmonic Society and the church choir. There was a very good attendance in all parts of the house, notwithstanding the unfavorable weather. After the, company had, given the chorus “Buie Britauliia,” Mr. A. Eraser sang “Thou Art So Near” fairly, the chortls following with" Ye Guardi an Spirits,” which was very Well rendered. Mrs Bartlett’sl, “ Oh, Fair Dove," was loudly encored, but Mr Morrish asked the audience to be lenient as that lady was not in very good health. The well-known glee “ Where the Bee Sucks,” which Is always acceptable, Was given in a manner that reflected great credit on the _ Mr C. H. Steatham contributed “ Four Jolly Smiths,” but his voice is scarcely powerful enough to do this fine basso sc ng thorough justice. Another old favorite, “ She wore a Wreath of Boses,” was expressively rendered by Mrs Hnmffray, who. being encored, gave “ I’ve a Welcome for Thee.” Misses Edhouso and Luhniug also received an encore for their appropriate Glover’s lively duet, “The Cousins”; and a similar compliment was awarded to Mr C. fiykes for his pianoforte solo, “ TheLnst Bose of Summer,” ns arranged by liimself. MrMarsdon sang, as usnul, a patriotic song; and the chorus gave Berger's part song “ Night, Lovely Night,” with great precision and effect. One of the best pieces of the evening was “ Strangers Yet,’* for the execution of which Miss Hssford was encored, substituting “ One Summer’s Eve.” Mr Towsey played Beethoven's brilliant sonata, op. It (No. 2), for which he received a rouud of applause, and Miss Eil house followed with “ Esmeralda," the best vocal effort of the evening. The singer was loudly re-called, and gave “ Bonnie New Moon.” The comic part of the programme fell to the lot of Mr Deuovan, who gave some of. his best and most humorous songs, M.ss Luhniug gained a deserved encore for her solo in the second part, and the duet, “The Moon has Baiscd Her Lamp on High,” was done justice to by Mrs Bartlett and Mr Marsdeu. The National Anthem brought a well-selectcd programme and a very successful concert to a termination. Mr Morrish conducted throughout, Mr C. Sykes playing the accompaniments.

r rIDESTRIANISJM. The foot-raeo between Davis, business manager fur Wilson’s circus, and Parlies, Into of Sydney, came off this morning, The distance was 150 yards, level, Davis staking L 27 to Parkes L2O. After one false start, both men got away well together, but Davis won as he pleased. Mr F. "Wain acted os starter. BLONDIN’S PERFORMANCE. Blow ill’s opening performance took place in his :monster tent nt Kensington this afternoon. There v?ak a very large attendance, including many people from Port Chalmers and the country districts, Who took advantage of the special trains. Wo. should •say there wen ,000 present. The ascent was fo’. lowed by other feats, but the lateuess of the hour at tvhich the performance commenced (4.30 p.m.) precludes go extended notice in this evening’s publication.