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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5316, 9 April 1878, Page 1

Amusements fjl H E A TR E ROYAL. Lessee Me. W. C. Dillok. Manager ... ... Me.' R. A. Marshall, THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, APRIL 9. Eor One Night only. To-Night .. EAST LYNNE. EAST LYNNE. EAST LYNNE. Mrs. Walter Hill inherf.imousimpersonationsof Lady Isabel Carlyle, Madame Vine. Miss L. Morgan as Barbara Hare. In rehearsal—OTHELLO. Seats may be secured at Jackson’s Music Warehouse. Admission —Dress Circle, 4s. ; Stalls, 2s. fid: Pit, Is. . Doors open at half-past seven; to commence at eight-o’clock. w ELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY. The THIRD PRIVATE CONCERT of the 15th season will be given to subscribers on THURSDAY, 11th INST., at 8 p.m., at the ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. Eirst part— Sacred Selections. Second part—Secular. Entrance from front doors, Lambton-quay. THOMAS GARRARD, Hon. Sec. WELLINGTON, POUR DAYS ONLY,. COMMENCING FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 12. COOPER AND BAILEYS GRAND CONSOLIDATED MENAGERIE, MUSEUM, AQUARIUM, AND CIRCUS. J. A. Bailey ... ... Manager. Mr. J. A. BAILEY has returned from. America with a cargo of New and Rare Living Wild Animals, which, when added to ’ the Large Menagerie that was exhibited last season, form the GRANDEST WILD BEAST COLLECTION on the face of the Globe. Mr. BAILEY has also procured an entire New EQUESTRIAN TROUPE of FIFTY PERFORMERS, every member of which is a Star twinkling in the Arenic Firmament, and forming a Constellation of the Rarest Brilliancy. In addition to the New Artists, the members of Last Season’s Circus Troupe will appear, forming a conjunction of more Talent and Strength than has ever been concentrated, in any one exhibition. The new Zoological features comprise a Huge Black Hairy Rhinoceros (the only one ever captured alive), a North American Bison, North American Elk, Den of Hyneas, Den of Leopards. These, with the Six Living Elephants, Drove of Camels, Royal Bengal Tigers, Zebras, Lions, Tigers, &c,, form unquestionably the most COMPREHENSIVE MENAGERIE in the World. A new Mechanical Musical Instrument will be performed upon by Professor Arthur Palmer at each exhibition. Among the new Artists who will appear are—Martinho Lowanda, the Brazilian Hurricane Rider ; William Batcheller, the Champion Leaper of the World ; Professor Warnboldt and his Troupe of Educated Dogs; Mdlle. Cord.elta, the Peerless Bare-backed Equestrienne ; and a host of other Arenic Celebrities. Entirely New Tents, manufactured at a cost of £3OOO. New and Magnificent Wardrobe, Housings, and Pharaphernalia, manufactured in England and Prance at an immense outlay. Two Performances each day. Doors open at X and 7 p.m. Admission :—Pit, 3s. ; Dress-circle, ss. Children under 10 years of age half-price to all parts of the house. One ticket admits to Menagerie and Circus.

THE BLACKSMITH’S DREAM HAS ARRIVED. Will open at 7 o’clock TH IS EVENING rtf THE ARCADE, And every evening until further notice; Also, on SATURDAY AETERNOON, At 3 o’clock, Especially for Ladies and Children. Parents Give Yourselves and Children a Treat. ADMISSION—SIXPENCE. WELLINGTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. EASTER MONDAY SPORTS, APRIL 22. Patron, his Excellency the Governor; President, Sir William Eitzherbert ; VicePresidents, his Worship the Mayor and Thomas Buchanan, Esq. ; Committee, Messrs. J. Thomson, A. Cooper, E. Davy, C. Webb, E. Harrison, C. E. Major, O. R. Welsh, and P. Shappere. Programme. Maiden Race, 220 yards* Hop, Step, and Jump* 100 Yards Handicap (open) Long Jump* Champion 220 Yards Race* High Jump (open) Hurdle Race, 120 yards* Collegians Race, BSO yards Champion 600 Yards Race* Walking Handicap, two miles (open) Champion 100 Yards Race* 440 Yards Handicap (open to members of the Tradesmen’s Athletic Club) Steeplechase, SSO yards* Single-stick Competition (open) Mile Handicap (open) Champion 300 Yards Race* Consolation Race All races marked with an asterisk (*) are open to members of club only. Entrance fee for open events, 2s. 6d.; acceptance, 2s. 6d. Entries to be made on or before Friday, 12th April, at the Tier Hotel, where the Secretary will be in attendance from 7 till 9 p.m. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, 15th April. Post entries will be received for Single-stick Competition and High .lump. Admittance to Ground and Grand Stand, 2s. 6d.; Ground, Is. Children half-price. Prizes will be exhibited in Messrs. Kohn and Co.’s window a fortnight before the sports. G. E. C. CAMPBELL, Hon. Sec. SKATING RINK ST. GEORGE’S HALL, ALWAYS OPEN. Admission—One Shilling. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold ... Security. C. P. POWLES, Hunter-street THE undersigned has received instructions from the Shag Point Coal Company, to offer for SALE their steamer SHAG. This steamer is only three years old, and the engine, boiler,'steam winch, and everything about her in first-class order. She is 31 tons net register, and carries 50 tons general cargo under hatches. She only draws sft. when light, and sft. 9iu. when loaded. Her average speed is 7to 71j knots. The Shag is admirably adapted for bar, harbor, or river traffic, where a light draft of water with good power is requisite. Further particulars as to price, terms, &c;, on application to KEITH RAMSEY. . Ship Broker,'Dunedini'