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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5218, 12 December 1877, Page 1

Amusements gT. GEORGE’S HALL Manager ... ... ... Me. R. W. Caet. Important engagement, for a limited number of nights, of the celebrated English Actor, MR. W. CHARLES DILLON, Who will make his first appearance in his great impersonation of BELPHEGOR, THE MOUNTEBANK, As played by him in the Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Birmingham, York, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London Theatres. The London Times, September, 1874, says: —“ It is a performance which at once stamps him as one of the best actors of the day.” “ ‘ Belphegor ’ was repeated at the Theatre Royal last evening to a large auditory. Mr. Dillon’s impersonation of the character was an unqualified success, and he had to appear before the footlights in response to imperative encores at the close of each act.” —Uoharton Mercury, November 14, 1877. Mr. Dillon will be supported by the talented young actress, MISS EDITH PENDER, Who appeared with such great success in Melbourne. TO-NIGHT AND THURSDAY EVENING Will be presented, for positively two nights only, the world-renowned play of BELPHEGOR, THE MOUNTEBANK, B M P o h ultebank e | - Mr. William C. Dillon Madeline, his wife ... Miss Edith Pender Henri (their child) ... Miss Amie Wilson Jeanette (aged six) ... Miss Marion Wright Hilarion Fanfaronade ... Mr. R. W. Cary Lavarennes, alias the Chevalier de Rollac, L’Ancien Regime... Mr. Harry Stoneham Duke de Montblazon ... Mr. John Howe Viscount Hercule (his nephew) Mr. R. Love Count de Blangy ... ... Mr. Huntly Marquis de Courgemont ... ... Mr. Love Viscount de Arpignol ... Mr. H. Neville Duperron ... ... ... Mr. St. Ear Di. Gerfeuil ... ... ... Mr. Huntley Jean Joson ... ... ... Miss Cooper Mademoiselle Vermandois Miss Kate Vernon Zephyrina Petitpas Miss Adelaide Stoneham Madame Catherine ... ... Mrs. Huntly Scene—FRANCE, 1814. N.B.—On Friday Mr. Dillon will appear as Claude Melnotte, and on Saturday as Ingomar. Reserved Chairs, 3s. ; Second Seats 2s. ; Back do, is. Box plan at Jackson’s, where seats may be secured. gT. GEORGE’S HALL CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, ON A SCALE OF MAGNIFICENCE Hitherto unattempted in Wellington. THE LAST WEEK. THE LAST WEEK. The great waxworks exhibition now open at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. One of the most brilliant collections of Figures ever exhibited, comprising— Royalty Statesmen Philanthropists Heroes Novelties, &c. An excellent baud in attendance. Admission, Is.; children, half-price. Open this evening. C. GHILONI & CO. JJ UTT PARISH FETE. A Fete in aid of St. James’ Church Building Fund will be held at the Lower Hutt, in groundr lent for the occasion by Edward Riddiford, Esq., on New Year’s Day. Admission, 2s. 6d.; children, Is. Drapery QOSTUMES! COSTUMES!! TWO HUNDRED & FORTY-SEVEN LADIES’, MAIDS’, AND CHILDREN’S SUMMER COSTUMES, Purchased at a large discount, are now being SOLD from 4s. 3d. to SOs., being about ONEHALF the usual prices, at S. W. ALCORN’S Temporary Premises, Lambton-quay. NEW GO OD S ARRIVING BY EVERY VESSEL FROM LONDON. ■^Y'ILSON & T> ICHARDSON iti Are Showing an IMMENSE STOCK OF NEW GOODS. Representing Six Shipments from London this Summer. Also to arrive, more New Goods by the Zealandia, Crownthorpe, and Hurunni. English Millinery Bonnets, 10s. 6d., 15s, 205., 2.'is. New Flowers, Feathers, and Ornament*. New Straw Hats and Bonnets. New Mantles, Jackets, Fichus, &c. Ladies’ and Children’s Underclothing. New Costumes, fr m 12s 6d. New Divas Goods, 94d., 10 Jd., Is., up to 2a. 6d. Hoyle’s Prints, 6Jd. per yard. 5 Cases Pure Family Calico, 6M. per yard. 7 Cases Pure Family Calico, from 7Jd. to la. 6d. per yard. New Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, Lace Goods. SPECIAL NOTICE TO GENTLEMEN. FRESH SHIPMENTS TO HAND or White Shirts, Oxford Shirts ; _ Hosiery, in Merino, Cotton, and Silk. TIES AND SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, PORTMANTEAUS, And all Mercery and Outfits for Gentlemen. New Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleum, Mats, Mattings, Sheetings, Curtains, Counterpanes, and all Furnishing Goods. Terms :—Five per- cent, discount prompt cash on £2 and upwards ; two and a halt per cent, on monthly accounts. KID GLOVES, NET PRICE. WILSON & RICHARDSON, Lambton-quay. Established in 1 848.