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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5319, 13 April 1878, Page 1

Amusements. IJI EB A TEE BOYAI. Lessee Mb. W. C. Dittos. Manager Mr. E. A. Marshall, THIS EVENING (SATURDAY), April 13. GRAND DOUBLE BILL. THE DEAD HAND AND BLACK-EYED SUSAN, In each of which Mr. William Dillon, Miss Edith Pender, Mrs, Walter Hill, and Miss Lizzie Morgan, will appear, supported by the entire Theatre Royal Company. FORSAKEN. Seats may be secured at Jacbaon’s Music Warehouse. Admission—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d; Pit, Is. Doors open at half-past seven; to commence at eight o’clock. N 0 w o PEN. EVERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT, (Weather permitting), FOR A BRIEF SEASON ONLY, WHICH CLOSES MOST POSITIVELY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16. COOPER AND BAILEYS 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 HEED OF SIX ELEPHANTS, DROYE OP CAMELS, LIVING BLACK HAIRY RHINOCEROS, only one in captivity ; LIVING SEA, LION, DEN OF PERFORMING LIONS, BOYAL 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 OP THE EQUESTRIAN , PROFESSION, Including THE GREATEST OF LIVING RIDERS, The Brazilian Hurricane Equestrian, MARTINHO LOWANDE. Especial attention is directed by the management to the Afternoon Performances ; they are especially intended for the eonvenience of Ladies, Children, and Suburban Families; they are generally less crowded than the evening exhibitions, consequently the Zoological Specimens can be viewed to better advantage. Ladies can attend them without an escort with perfect propriety, and they conclude so that all may reach their homes by early tea time. THE FEEDING OF THE WILD BEASTS TAKES PLACE DAILY DURING THE AFTERNOON EXHIBITIONS. 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.

T [card,] O THE CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON" We sincerely regret that we were compelled last evening to disappoint the citizens of Welling and vicinity in their desire to witness our Exhibitions ; but we can assure you that we did all in our power to open as advertised ; but the “King of the Winds” ruled it otherwise, and we had only to bow our heads and submit. Anxious as we felt to have you witness our Exhibitions, we could not consent to have you risk your lives and limbs under our tents in the prevailing winds. We are here to exhibit, and feel confident that our entice show will (as it has elsewhere) give you the most entire satisfaction ; and we will use every endeavor that we can, with safety to you, to give our Exhibitions every Afternoon. and Night, as advertised, trusting that we will he blessed with more favorable weather during the remainder of our stay in your city.—We are most respectfully, Your most humble servants, COOPER & BAILEY. HE BLACKSMITH’S DREAM hSs ARRIVED. Will open at 7 o’clock THIS EVENING 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. ELLINGTON 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. 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 D p.m. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, 15th April. Post entries will be received for Single-stick Competition and High Jump. 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. F. C. CAMPBELL, Hon. Sec.

SKATING ST. GEORGE’S HALL, ALWAYS OPE Admission—One Shilling. RINK N.