Amusements.

Thames Star, Volume III, Issue 1667, 22 April 1874, Page 2

Amusements.

. THE Ci.BANDINI COirCIBW, Yesterday eveaing the Caranditii company of Tocalists, With the inimitable Mr. Cotterell, gave the last of their short series of performances; and Thames, lovers of the lyric art had evidently determined not to lose the last opportunity of gratifying their tastes, for the Academy was even more crowded—in the dress circle particularly-^-than on either of the previous nights. A splendid pro* gramme was presented; and the manner in which each particular item in that programme was rendered was no less splendid. Madame Carandini and her charm* ing daughters hare so often delighted Thames audiences, that to indulge in panegyric now would seem superfluous; yet it were indicative of a want of appreciation not to; remark on certain performances. Madame.: Carandini, who appeared twice in soles during the evening gave one' of the greatest treats on the programme, "Jessie the Flower of Dumblane," which received the acknowledgement merited. Miss Isabella sang " Esmeralda " sweetly; and Miss Lizzie distinguishe 4 herself indeed by her rendering of " Tlie Kaft," sung by request. This young lady's enunciation is peculiarly clear, which caused the eloquent and feeling manner in which she rendered the song tope still more affecting. Of Miss Fannie it is but necessary to say that her singing ,w>s; not a wit 1< as maghificient than that by which on previous visits to this Province she has gained such an enviable [reputation. Mr. Gordon was several times entreated --*after the fashion of audiences—to resu n.;.»U'..i;i< vi

pond to encores, but he very properly declined. Mr. Cotferell is the funniest man that has ever visited Auckland, and we might add New Zealand. He is an immense fund of amusement in himself. So complete is His art that his appearance is the signal for mirth: he is perfectly irresistible; and he is right to make those rich exhibitions of original humor so short. The old lady of copious tea-drinking capacity is said not to have relished the tenth cup so much as the first; one great secret in "Mr^Cottereirs success is that just as he concludes his mirth-provoking performances, the delighted spectators are thirsting for more. " : : -