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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5317, 11 April 1878, Page 1

Amusements fjl HEA TR E R u, V A j_. Lessee Mb. W. C. Dillon. Manager ... ... Me. K. A. Marshall. TO-NIGHT, THURSDAY, APRIL 11. GRAND SHAKSPERIAN PRODUCTION FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY. OTHELLO, With the following powerful cast;— Othello Mr. William Dillon lago ... ... ... Mr. Y. E. Graham Emilia Mrs. Walter Hill Desdemona ... ... Miss Edith Pender Supported by the Entire Talented Company. Magnificent'Costumes, Scenery, ifec. FRIDAY—NEW SENSATION DRAMA. 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. JpRINCESS THEATRE, TORY-STREET. THIS EVENING (THURSDAY.) GRAND ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT AND SPARRING TESTIMONIAL, I Tendered to ! BORTHWICK REID By the experts of the city ; and under the patronage of the President and Members of the Caledonian Society and Amateur Athletic Club. " I^y r ELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETYThe THIRD PRIVATE CONCERT of the 15th season will be given to subscribers THIS EVENING, at 8 p.m., at the ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. First part— Sacred Selections. Second part—Secular. Entrance from front doors, Lambton-quay. THOMAS GARRARD, Hon. Sec. ELLINGTON, FOUR DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 12. COOPBE AND BAILEY’S GRAND CONSOLIDATED MENAGERIE, MUSEUM, AQUARIUM, AND CIRCUS. J. A. Bailee 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 Bril- , liancy. 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, Deu of Hyueas, Den of Leopards. These, with the Six Living Elephants, Drove of Camels, Royal Bengal Tigers, Zebras, Lions, Tigers, &c., form unquestionably the most COMPREHENSIVE MENAGE RLE 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 Wamboldt and his Troupe of Educated Dogs; Mdlle. Cordelta, 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 France at an immense outlay. Two Performances each day. Doors open at 1 and 7 p.m. Admission:—Pit, 35.; 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 THIS EYE N I N G IN THE ARCADE, And every evening until further notice; Also, on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 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 Fitzherbert ; VicePresidents, his Worship the Mayor and Thomas Buchanan, Esq. ; Committee, Messrs. J. Thomson, A. Cooper, E. Davy, C. Webb, F. Harrison, C. E. Major, C. K. 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, 880 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, 880 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. fid.; acceptance, 2s. fid. Entries to be made on or before Friday, 12th April, at the Pier Hotel, where the Secretary will bo in attendance from 7 till 9 p.ui. 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. fid.; Ground, Is. Children half-price. Prizes will be exhibited in Messrs. Kohn and Co.’s window a fortnight before the sports. G. F. C. CAMPBELL, Hon. Sec. W LLINGTON SKATING ST. GEORGE’S HALL, RINK ALWAYS OPE N. Admission—One Shilling.