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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5318, 12 April 1878, Page 1

Amusements. rjIHEATRE ROYAL. Lessee Me. W. C. Dillon, Manager Me. R. A. Marshall. Extra Attraction for THIS EVENING. For one night only, the Great SensasionaL Drama of THE KING’S MUSKETEER, In which Mr. AVilliam Dillon, Mrs. Walter— Hill, Miss Edith Pender, and the most numerous and talented company will appear. GRAND SENSATION WATER SCENE, By Mr. J. Briggs and Mr. Wykes. To conclude with the Musical Faroe of A LOAN OF A LOVER Miss L. Morgan, Mr. Sam Poole. Seats may be secured at Jackson’s Music Warehouse. Admission—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d: Pit, Is. Doors open at half-past seven; to commence at eight o’clock. J T HAS ARRIVED AND WILL OPEN TO-NIGHT. COOPER AND BAILEY’S MAMMOTH MENAGERIE AND CIRCUS. J. A. Bailey ... Manager, THE GREAT MORAL EXHIBITION. THE MENAGERIE OR WILD BEAST COLLECTION Comprises Specimens from All Quarters of the Globe, including a HERD OP SIX ELEPHANTS, DROVE OF CAMELS, LIVING BLACK HAIRY RHINOCEROS, Only one in captivity, LIVING SEA LION, DEN OF PERFORMING LIONS. ROYAL BENGAL TIGER, NORTH AMERICAN BISON, NORTH AMERICAN ELK, And many other Specimens too numerous to here specialise. THE CIRCUS TROUPE IS A DOUBLE ONE, And comprises the | STARS OF THE EQUESTRIAN ! PROFESSION, Including THE GREATEST OF LIVING RIDERS, The Brazilian Hurricane Equestrian, MARTINHO LOWANDE. REMEMBER THE SEASON IN WELLINGTON Is positively LIMITED TO FOUR DAYS ONLY And will close positively on TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 16. Exhibitions every Afternoon and Evening after to-day. The tents are so arranged that those who wish to view the Wild Beast Collection' and not the Circus can do so. Doors open at 1 and 7 p.m. Circus begins one hour later. 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, HE BLACKSMITH’S DREAM HAS ARRIVED. Will open at 7 o’clock THIS EVE NING 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 TreatADMISSION—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, 0. Webb, F. Harrison, C. E. Major, C. 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, 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. 6d.; acceptance, 2s. 6d. Entries to be made on or before Friday, 12th April, at the Pier 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 J ump. Admittance to Ground and Grand Stand, 2s. 6d.; Ground, Is. Children half-price. Prizes will be exhibited In Messrs. Kolm and Co.’s window a fortnight before the sports. G. F. C. CAMPBELL, Hon. Sec. SKATING RINK ST. GEORGE’S HALL, ALWAYS OPEN. Admission—One Shilling. To let TO LET.—Six-roomed House to let in Cuba-street. Apply to Bethuno and Hunter. OFFICES TO LET.—The offices now occupied by Mr. D. Climie, above the offices of the Wellington Trust, Loan, and Investment Company (Limited), Possession Ist March.