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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5273, 16 February 1878, Page 2

When Sir George Grey addressed the electors at the Arcade on Thursday night, not one of Mr. Pearce’s supporters made the slightest interruption, however, we are sorry to say that a similar courtesy was not extended to Mr. Pearce at the Atheuseum, a number of noisy individuals were doing their utmost to create a disturbance. Mr. Duncan gave it as his opinion that a more honorable and straightforward man than Mr. Pearce was not to be found in. the North and South islands of Hew Zealand, yet Mr. Duncan and his party refused to give him a fair hearing. We do not purpose commenting on this; but such tactics are sure not to serve-the purposes of those who adopt them. The Premier, the Native Minister, and Mr. Nahe left town yesterday afternoon by train for ICaitoke en route for Papawai, Wairarapa. They are expected to return this evening. The members of the Choral Society mustered in great force last night, over sixty performers being present for their usual practice, and under the conduotorship of Mr. Rous Marten a most satisfactory rehearsal was hold. The work proposed for the next concert, “ Paradise and the Peri,” was taken in its entirety, all the solos and quartetts being rehearsed in their order. It is expected that the concert will bo given to the subscribers early next month, or as soon as a suitable building can be procured. We have been requested to state that the reports spread about, to the effect that Mr. Barton will not contest the election of a member to represent the City in Parliament, are utterly without foundation. Mr. Barton will fight the election despite any attempts to discourage his supporters. We draw attention to Mr. Barton’s manifesto in another column. The Rev. Thomas Harrington, pastor of the Baptist congregation now meeting in the Polytechnic Hall, Featherstnn-street, will conduct Divine Service to-morrow as usual. The subjects, as will be seen by advertisement, are as follows;—“The Great Shepherd” and “The Great Salvation.” Notice is given in our advertising columns that Count N. De Zaha will deliver a lecture at the Odd Bellows’ Hall, on Tuesday next, in aid of the Wellington Benevolent Institution. The subject of his discourse will be the “ History and Literature of Poland.” Last night Gilbert’s romantic drama of “Pygmalion and Galatea” was performed at the Theatre Boyal, with Miss Ada Ward and Mr. H. E. Walton in the principal roles. Both artists 'were very happy in their rendition of the poetic text, and Miss Ward added considerably to the laurels she has gained elsewhere, while Mr. Walton received his meed of applause. Pour acts of the “ Lady of Lyons ” followed. Both Miss Ward and Mr. Walton were particularly well fitted for the parts of Pauline and Claude Melnotte. The performance was a great success, and the house was full in every part. To-night is Miss Ward’s last appearance at the theatre, and the hill is a very good one. Miss Ward and Mr. Walton appear in the “Colleen Bawn,” and Miss Ward gives the “cursing scene” from “Leah.” The season has been one triumphant success, and it is to be hoped that the last night will be a brilliant one. The Princess Theatre was fairly attended last night, when Mr. W. C. Dillon made his last appearance, and ably enacted the part of the Physician in the drama of “ The Physician to the Poor,” and he was well supported by Miss Edith Pender and the rest of the company. To-night is the inauguration of the new season. Past experience has shown that the public prefer a light class of entertainment, and in consulting their tastes the management will provide light pieces, including some smart sterling comedies and a number of new burlesques. Every arrangement has been made to render the new season successful. To-night will be produced the sensational play, “£IOOO Reward, or the Convict’s Vengeance,” to be followed by a grand concert, and to conclude with a favorite farce. With such an ample and excellent bill of fare, a full house may be confidently expected. On Monday Mr. Richmond Thatcher takes a benefit, tendered Inin by the managers and members of the theatrical professionin Wellington. The piece to be performed will be “ Romeo and Juliet,” with Miss Ada Ward as Juliet, Mr. Charles Dillou as Romeo, and Mr. H. E. Walton as Mercuti®. The cast is to be very strong, and the orchestra will be strengthened by the assistance of Herr Schott and Mr. Ishenvood. The benefit takes place in the Odd Eellows’ Hall,

St. George's Hall was very well attended last evening; the panorama of the RussoTurkish war, which has had a run of eight nights, being again repeated with great success, and the usual distribution of prizes took place. To-night the same bill will be repeated, including some valuable prizes. The vendors of the “ Yankee notion-,” to which attention has been called in previous issues, notify that they are carrying on business on Lambton-quay, opposite the Occidental Hotel.

Hr. Somerville will preach at the Theatre Royal to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, and on Monday he will deliver an address at th« Wesleyan Church, Manners-street. A meeting of the officers of the City Volunteer corps will be held at the Central Fire Brigade Hall on Tuesday next at 3 p.m.