“The Press” In 1866

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31000, 4 March 1966, Page 12

“The Press” In 1866

March 4 LYTTELTON GYMNASIUM.—This institution, we are glad to hear, is making rapid progress. It already numbers upwards of fifty members, and the number is daily increasing. Mr. Roper, the conductor of the establishment, has spared no expense in fitting up the room with all the necessary appliances, and on a Saturday evening, which appears to be the favourite time of attendance, the room presents a very lively appearance, well filled as it is with members of the club engaged in practising the many varieties of athletic and gymnastic feats, or trying their skill with the sticks or gloves. The establishment of these gymnasia is a

very healthy sign, and we wish the movement every success. THE LENTON TROUPE.—This company gave two performances on Saturday in the Town Hall to crowded houses; in fact, the popularity of their entertainments seem to increase with their stay. In the mid-day performance, during the first part of it, the music had to be dispensed with, owing to the Supreme Court sitting in the old Town Hall at the time, and it was very amusing to witness the many youngsters trying to restrain their glee, so as not to disturb the Court In the latter part, however, when the Court had adjourned, they fully made up by repeated cheering for their former constrained silence.