AMUSEMENTS.

Evening Star, Issue 4241, 29 September 1876, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE PRINCESS'S. At the Princess's last evening " Jacob and Leda" was produced to a capital downstairs attendance. As the German emigrants, Little Nell and Mr Giddens were seen to advantage, and their efforts were ably supported by Mr Steele, their unflinching companion. During the evening Nell g..ve imitations of London chimes on the banjo, and sang a ditty on the political situation, the allusions to the previous evening's meeting being especially appre- ?, t d " O" M oi,daytho performance will b3 for the benefit of Little Nell, and judging by her popuJarity there should be a full house. THE DE MURSKA CONCERTS. Tho concert given last evening by Mdlla. De Murska and her talented company was a great success. The audience was much larger than on the two previous evenings, and was most enthusiastic. The performance left nothing to be desired but that there was more of it. The little bits of opera given by this company only whet the appetite for more. The scene from •• Dinoiah " was grand, it was witnessed with breathless attention, and greeted with tho most hearty applause. The concert of this evening will be the lass but two of the De Murska farewell concerts An excellent programme is again provided, including the first act of "Lucia," in character, xi. , i a Dlva " and "Lo, Hear the Gentle Lark," the latter with violin obligato. The lovers of firstclasu music should not lese the opportunity now oflered of listening to the perf-rmance of a combination or talent seldom met with in the colonies. THE MIRROR OF THE WORLD. At the Temperance Hall last evening Mr G. P. Clifford gave the first, exhibition in Dunedin of his " Mirror of the World," a series of pictures thrown upon a screen somewhat after the manner of dissolving views, but far more vivid and true to their originals in every detail. This is owing no doubt to the phV es themselves being photographs, for by no other process could such clearness and truth be arrived at. Mr C ifford describes each succe. ding picture himself, and on commencing last night he briefly addressed the audience. He said the views shown that eveuing would comprise a "Ramble round London," after which would come delineations of masterpieces of the sculptor's art. He would not make a long speech as to the large amount of money the pictures had cost him, but would let the spectators judge of their merits for themselves.

The first object seen oil the sereen was the Royal Arans, after which ca't e one or two views in London, the exterior and interior of Greenwich Hospital, and a capital view of the London Docks Those acquainted with the Tower of London will be delighted with the many views Mr Clifford has of interesting spots within its precincts, these being especially clear and faithful. The vast strides made of late years ia the extension of railways over England, and especially in London, is shown by a series of pictures, but we think the lecturer might with advantage curtail his minute description of the working of these complicated lines and give a few auecdotes respecting other and more interesting views. The Bank of England, Eoyal Exchange, St. Paul 8 Cathedral (inside and out), and other noted buildings in the City puss before us, and then are exhibited skeleton leaves, copies of exquisite pieces of statuary, and other works of art. "Vocal selections by Mrs Bart'.ett, Miss Ada Schott, Mr Ibbotson, aud Mr Frasyr followed; but we scarcely see the object of this interlude. The exhibition is sufficiently interesting of itself, and the audience were only impatient to return to the pictures Some fine views of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the Thames Embankment succeeded, and were much appreciated ; and then came a nove'.ty in the shape of lifelike pictures of animals and birds in the Zoological Gardens. A few more interesting views about Lrmdoi!—including Columbia Market and a portrait of its donor to the city. BaroDess Burlett Cout*s—and the curtain foil on the best '* show" in the panoramic or dioramic line ever seen in Dunedin. Mr Clifford Las a vast number of pictures, so that there will be variations iu the programme every evening. Mr C. Sykes plays appropriate music throughout, in addition to accompanying the vocalists during the concert.