AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume V, Issue 1376, 8 July 1874, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THE CIRCUS. . * - ■- The Siarneae and Asiatic Circus attrtoted a full house last night, and the spectators f < appear'edto enjoy the scenes and perfoimaiM*! as successively presented to them, and"'«* pressed approval in the cheeriest manner. :.-. We learn that "Mazeppa"willbe introduced

10-rnorrow evening in a most efficient manner, and will afford a spectacular" exhibition never before witnessed in Auckland. CITY HALL. The ever fun-provoking band of California Minstrels appeared again last evening before an excellent attendance with their varied repertoire of songs, dances, and burlesques. The patronage which this troupe is receiving with the strong of the opera must be very gratifying, and is evidence of the excellence of the entertainment. The programme last night was new, and contained selections of the most varied character, and calculated to please +J>-"~.taste of everybody. The programme Wffe^jehed by an overture by the company^-ip^otlierj Dear," which was rendered wif ,6 and precisidrt. Mr Campbell agaij^ nmf^ the audience by the expressrv. ..<>ner in which he gave "When the/X"s;^>witli glory brightens," followed bjf'v %kefeller in his song of " Killarney^'Cic^licited applause. " The days of happy childhood" was truthfully Sang by Mr Arnery, while the feeling manner in whie'll Mr. Mayor gave •• I'm leaving thfie iii sorfpw,, Arinife" drew a, responsive echo from his listeners. Messrs Sutton and Kelly infused mirth into their comic renderings, and the first part was concluded with " Scenes at the Circus," a capital burlesque, and affording great merriment. A vocal quartette by Messrs Mayor, Rockefeller, Campbell, and Amery was in good harmony, and applauded, not omitting the banjo solo by Mf Rockefeller, The rest of the pro-' gramme included a double song and dance* "The Doctor's Shop," "As like as two Ps," and a sketch entitled "The Tourists," in. which members of the company took part, affording a pleasant evening's enjoyment.