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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5219, 13 December 1877, Page 1

Amusements. rjp HEA TR E ROYAL. UNABATED SUCCESS OP MB. H. E, WALTON The Great English Comedian TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Dec. 13 and 14. First production of the great London Comedy, in three acts, entitled THE GREAT DIVORCE CASE, By the author of “ Our Boys,” H. J. Byron, Esq., and pronounced one of the GREATEST LONDON SUCCESSES. The performance will commence with THE GREAT DIVORCE CASE. Mr. Geoffrey Gordon (barrister)...Mr. Walton Sam uel Pilkie (barrister) ... Mr. Hydes Weatherby Grandison Mr - . Hesford Sir Francis Hammerton ... Mr. I. F. Keogh Detective ... ... .... Mr. Williams Clerk ... ... ... ... Mr. Friend Charles ... Mr. M. L. King Mrs. Graham ... ... Miss M. Willis Mrs. Gordon... ... ... Miss Lawrence Lucy Hammerton ... ... Mrs. Hesford Miss Grace Marlowe .... .... Miss Bell Mrs. Joseph Sharpe Mrs. Stoneham Parker ... ... Miss M. Moore Sarah ... ... ... .... Miss Wilson To conclude with the Screaming Political Sketch, YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST, In which Mr. J. P. Hydes will appear, supported by the Company. SATURDAY, H. B. WALTON AS CONN IN THE “ SHAUGHRAUN.” OTICE.—The Royal Italian Opera Company will shortly appear at the Theatre Royal for a Season of EIGHTEEN NIGHTS. O. NOBILI, Agent. •E V Y. Messiah . festival Under the, management of the WELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY. Handel’s Oratorio T HEM E S S I A H, Will be rendered at the Wesleyan Church, Manners-street (by permission of the trustees), ON : THURSDAY, 20th INSTANT, At 8 p.m. ' Tickets, 3s. each, or family tickets (to admit four), 10s., can be procured from any bookseller or any member of committee. THOMAS GARRARD. ! Hon. Sec. THE LAST WEEK. THE LAST WEEK. The great waxworks exhibii TION 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 band'in attendance. Admission, Is.; children, half-price. Open this evening. ‘ C. GHILONI & CO. NNUAL F E T E OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS, TO BE HELD ON THE BASIN RESKRVE -■ ' ON BOXING DAY (WEDNESDAY), 26th DECEMBER, 1877. The Proceeds in aid- of-the Benevolent Fund. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Marquis and Marchioness .of Normanby. Programme : Together with' a variety of other sports, namely, Tom Fools’ Race, dipping for coins in water, treacleVolls, &c. Acceptances. 2s. 6d. Entries for Christmas Handicap, also Nos. 13, 11, 15, and 19, must be made to the Secretary, at the Forester’ Arms Hotel, not later than 8 p.m. on Wednesday, 12th instant All other entries at Secretary’s office on day of sports. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, 17th instant, and acceptances Nos. 3, 13, and 19. will be received up to 8 pm. on Friday, 21st instant. The full Band of the City Rifles has bee ; engaged. Sports will commence at 11 o’clock sharp. Admission to Ground, Is.; Grand Stand, i Children, half-price. MORTON (JINN, Seeretury.