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West Coast Times, Issue 153, 15 March 1866, Page 3

Amusements PRINCE OF WALEi OPERA HOUSE. Proprietors — Messes Moon & Babtleti UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR. BARTLETT. TN constructing and openmg this elegant -*- gant and complete Theatre, the Pro printers take tho greatest delight in refer ring to tho immense intellectual advan tagos derived from the exhibition o Dramatic Performances. That the Stag( is as popular in tho reign of Victoria as il was in that of Elizabeth, not a doubt car oxist; and in opening this Thoatre the Management assure tho Public of Hokitika that nothing shall be wanting on their part to procure the highest Dramatic Talent obtainablo on this side the equator. The inferiority of our actors is a common topic of complaint, and it generally procoeds from persons who have not entered a Theatre for years. Stylos of plays, no doubt, go out of date, and the Management pledge themselves to representations most 2>leasing to the present generation. The Dramatic Company will bo most carefully selected for the performance of Comedies, the best class Dramas (now styled Sensational), good Farces, and Burlesques. VThe Building has been erected regardless of cost, and is the design of C. G. Smith, Esq., under whose supervision the whole of the work — fittings and decorations— has been carried out. The audience part of the building is capable of containing 1,600 persons. The Stage is constructed on the principle of Covent Garden Opera House, with all the modern improvements, admitting the representation of the most difficult plays, requiring great scenic and mechanical effects. A very handsome Cloak Room and Refreshment Saloon has been provided for Ladies frequenting tho Dross Circle. A Cafe, Billiard Saloon, and Reading Room will at length meet a requirement long needed in Hokitika. A largo Vestibule and Promenade have been constructed for the patrons of the Pit and Stalls^ and all tho Managoinont can do they will do, to oblige, and moot tho wishes of all classos favoring them with their patronage and frequenting tho Opera House. The Management take this opportunity to inform the publio of their reasons for opening tho Opera House prior to completion. Tho Lenton Troupe being in Now Zealand wished to visit Hokitika provions to leaving for India. Having witnessed the truly marvellous performances of this unprecedented Troupe, tho Management gladly complied with their wish to perform in the Theatre, as no other building in Hokitika is large enough for their wonders. The building is now completed, all but decorations and gas (without intending a joke, We hope the publio will not think this all gas) ; but tho work can still be earned on during tho day without iuconvenieneing the audience in the evening ; and tho building will be brilliantly illuminated hy kerosene lamps until tho arrival of tho apparatus for making gas, from Sydney, which is expected in about a fortnight. Tho Theatre will most positively open tho day aftor tho arrival of the Lenton Troupo, now duo in Hokitika. Tho greatest order will bo maintained throughout tho whole ' establishment, and everything conducted on tho samo plan as the principal Theatres at tho West End of London. Smoking will be strictly proHi hibited within the walls of the Theatre, and any ono infringing on this rule will bo instantly ojected. In conclusion, tho Management beg tc assure their patrons that the best articles only will be sol in the Cafe, Vestibule, aud Saloons. The selection of Wines, Spirits, Beer, &c, has been entrusted tc Mossrs Reeves and Co., to whom a carte blanche has been given to procure the choicest brands obtainable. Should an; of those articles not meet with the approbation of tho patrons of tho Opera House Messrs R. Reeves & Co. must bear the blame ; but tho proprietors are sanguine tho name of the firm is sufficient guarantee for tho quality of all articles provided in the Prince of Wales Opera House Hotel Don't forget tho opening will take place the day after the of the Lentor Troupe. - • Pbioes of Admission. Dross Circle, 6s ; Stalls, 4s ; Pit. 2s. Private Boxes to admit sir, £§ 3s, , 1761