AMUSEMENTS,
THEATRE ROYAL.
The last performance of " Formosa'^on Tuesday evening, at the Theatre Royal, attracted a moderate audience, and the play was as successful on former occasions.
The sensational drama of "After Dark" was presented last evening, with a strong cast, Mr 1-ioskins sustaining the characters of Old Tom and Charles Dalton, and Miss Colville that of Eliza. The performance was remarkably successful. "After Dark" will bo repeated this evening; and on Saturday, "The Happy Pair," and Coleman's " Heir-at-Law," will be produced on the occasion of Mr Hoskins farewell bcnc.it. TDK CIUCUS. _ The Circus was well patronised on New Year's Eve, and last night. The acrobatic feats, leaping, the pole-ballai icing, and the extraordinary performance of Zubco, wcio tho theme of general admiration. LOUNE-STEET HALL. Madame Cora and Val A roso drew a Rood house, and the performance was very successful. Many of the gilts given at the close of these entertainments are really valuable.
BARTON'S AUTOMATONS. '"These ii!;„eaious mechanical Jigurcs were inspected by a large number of persons last evening.
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Auckland Star, Volume IX, Issue 2713, 2 January 1879, Page 3
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