AMUSEMENTS.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXXII, Issue 5708, 8 January 1876, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

Pp.ixcf or Wai,e* Titkathe.— There was a moderately good house at the akne theatre yesterday evening, when the diama of "Caste" wa^ produced. The cast was practically the same as when the piece was performed by the same company a few weeks ago. Miss Carry Ceorge as Ksther Uccles pfayed in that graceful and effective way •which distinguishes all her . impcr sonations. Mr. Lawrence's representation of the drunken father was life-like and finished. Mr. Collier was equally at home in the character of George Dalroy. Mr. Sam Poole (Sam Gerrege) was as intensely funny and original as ever. Miss Patty Holt's Polly Eccles, was vivacious and effective. The other chaiacters were faily sustained. The burlesque of " Cinderella," was the afterpiece. Tonight the nautical drama of " Black-eyed Susan " and the " Widow's Victim" will be produced. In the first, Mr. Lawrence will sustain the character of William, considered to be one of his best impersonations, and in the second, Mr. Collier Mill give striking imitations of the style of Hoskins, Kean, and other leading actors.

Wilson's Circus. — It has been found impossible to have all arrangements completed in time for this evening, so the expectant public must be kept in suspense a little longer. In the meantime the numerous artistes forming this renowned company are rehearsing for the grand opening night, which is to be on Monday, the 10th. Ample as is the accommodation of the interior of the pavilion for visitors, it is confidently expected by those who know the attractivness of the programme about to be submitted to the Auckland public, that there will be a great diliiculty in obtaining seats experienced by those who come late on the opening night.

City Haxl.— New songs, new acrobatic feats, and much new matter introduced into the veutriloquial exhibition of Mr. E. T) Davies served to prove 1he inexhaustible fund of amusement to be found at this hall. The house was a very good one, and thoroughly appreciated the vaiious efforts to please. Mrs. Empson was loudly applauded for her songs, especially, "The heart is a free and fetterless thing," and "My Johnny love is a soldier." Mr. Empson was equally good. The Brothers Du ViUe, both on the horizontal bar and on the trapeze were greatly admired, and the ''Funny Folks" of Mr. Davies were, if possible, more mirth compelling than ever. The next week is the last of this admirable troupe in Auckland, and is to be signalised by the appearance of the " man-fish," Natator. This afternoon, there will be a performance for children and visitors, in addition to the evening entertainment.