AMUSEMENTS.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXXII, Issue 5709, 10 January 1876, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

PxiisfCE of Wales Theatre. — On Saturday night the management of this theatre placed before the public the drama of "Black-Eyed Susan" and the farce of "The Widow's Victim." In the first piece the acting of Mr. Lawrence as William (with a capital hornpipe), Miss Nye as Dolly Mayflower, and Mr. Collier as Ciptftiu Crosstree, was | highly appreciated by the audience, winch, it is to be regretbod, was not so large as the meribs of the entcrbjiininent called for. In the after-piece, occ vbion was taken by Mr. Collier to introduce some of his wellknown imitations of loading actors, the success of his re-prod action of some of Mr. Hoskina' peculiarities being very great. Expectation is now turned to the production of the " Shaugraun," in which Mr, Wheatleigh has been so successful in the South. It will be observed by reference to an autograph letter of Dion Boucicault's, on exhibition in Messrs. Upton and Co. 'a window, that Mr. Wheatleigh is specially empowered to play any of the pieces of that author, and it may be inferred that Boucicault would not have placed such a trust in any one except he had the greatest confidence of the utmost justice being done. City Hall. — At this hall there was a morning performance on Saturday, as well as the usual evening exhibition. The first was only moderately attended, the bulk of the audience being juveniles. All concerned, however, did their best, and the fun was appreciated by all present, as was fully testified by the ringing laughter heard from time to time. The second was well patronised by the general public. As usual, several novelties were introduced, the songs of Mrs. Empson being all £new, and most of those of Mr. Empson. Mr. E. D. I>avies, both at the matinee and in the evening, caused his puppets t i make several personal allusions to some of the audience, which were keenly relished, not only by the public, but by the subjects of them. To night, that most extraordinary of amphibious creatures, the Man-fish, is to make his first appearance. From what has been said of his performances in other places, it would appear that the Man-ii3h is able to "live, move, and have his being" as well in water as in air. He lms given a display of his wonderful powers in all parts of the world, and everywhere luis been acknowledged to be the most as' o mailing master of natation ever witnessed. His swimming feats are said to have exceeded the world- 1 enowned exploit of Captain Webb, uho only the other day caused such a sensation by cros&iug the English Channel. Several persons have bought to i ival the Man iish, but always hitherto unsuccessfully. We would particularly draw the attention of our patrons and lovers of sport in general to the fact that Mr. Wilson's grand palatial circus will open to-night, with a gorgeous display of athletic talent and equine docility Bueh as has never vibited this country before. We understand tliat no matter how crowded they may be, thoandieiieo can sit in comfort and security, as their seats have been erected in a most substantial manner to prevent any liability of an accident. Mr. Wilson's great reason for pos poning from Saturday was his strict adherence to his old adage, "What yon do, do well ;" anil after having taken so much 2>ains to produce before us such a lvally good thing, we hope the Auckland p-iblic will show their appreciation by turning out in large numbers.