AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 4075, 18 March 1876, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

BLONDIN Had another good attendance last night, and went through his performances of the previous two evelugs with entire satisfaction to his patrons, who applauded him frequently. The display of fireworks was ag&in very effective. THE OFEBA. The excellent way in which the Simonson Company produce “ Lucia" fully merits the enthusiasm with which it is received. Last night there-was a: full attendance, the circle being crowded, and from beginning to end the opera went well. Madame Simonsen and Mr Morley divided the honors, being recalled several times, and their efforts were ably, seconded by Messrs Richardson, Barrington, and Steinbach, and by the orchestra and .chorus. Tonight “Martha" will bp played. THE CIRCUS. Tins favorite place of amusement was, notwithstanding tho bad weather, well attended Inst evening, when a programme of tho usual kind was gone through, bnt os tho company were about to perforin “ Dick Turpin,” a heavy gust of wind blew down the western side of the tent. Ho one was hurt, and much merriment was caused by the endeavors of some to free themselves from the mass of canvas by which they hod been enveloped. By the accident last night the canvas was rendered entirely useless. Mr Wilson used every endeavor to get another tent up to-day in time for the afternoon Plwmanoe, which was to have been for the benefit of the Benevolent Institution. The canvas was got out and laid ready for hoisting, when a heavy gust of wind caught it and threw it out of position. It was then plainly seen that if it were put up, the strong wind would rend it to pieces. Some leading citizens, who were on the ground, strongly advised Mr Wilson not to incur another heavy loss, and urged, him to cease the attempt, and Mr Wilson felt himself compelled to act upon the advice. If the weather at all moderates, efforts will be made to get it up in time for this evecing*s performance, THE TOESHIEE CLUB. The first 'anniversary of this club was celebrated .by a picnic to Taylor’s Point yesterday, and a ball in Dodson’s bond, at Port-Chalmers, in the evening. The Golden Age took about 150 persons to the picnic, which was a thorough success, in spite of the threatening state of the weather. The ball wa* attended by 200 couples, who kept up dancing until an early hour this morning, to music supplied by Messrs Sykes and Wignall. • THE VOLUNTEER BALL was, we regret to say, a failure. So small was the attendance of ladies that at one time a postponement was seriously thought of. At 10.30 a start was made, and those present made the most of the excellent music provided by the band, led by Messrs Leech and West. We confess we never saw the University hall to greater advantage, nor a spread than Watson Bros. laid. We regret that there were not more there to do justice to both. The exertions of the stewards certainly deserved a bettor fate. Neither the champion nor his companions from.the country districts were present, hut it was stated that Mr Willocks had missed the train. We believe dancing was kept up till 8 a.m.