AMUSEMENTS.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXXII, Issue 5726, 29 January 1876, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

Pnr'i'F. of Wales Theatre. — The last repi cjuntation of the " Shaughraun" will be i\vn evening's performance, and those who ha\ e not witnessed this highly popular j>!ay will do well to avail themselves of this tinal oppoi tuiuty. The performance this evening will be under the patronage of the Stewards and Committee of the Auckland Regatta (Jlub. Yesterday evening the theatre was again crowded, the assemblage in the dress circle being both numerous and fashionable. The " Lotte>y of Life" is announced for Monday evening.

City Hall. — The Davies Combination Company announce a farewell entertainment in the City Hall this evening under the special patronage of Chevalier Blondin and suite. Mr. Davies will put forth all the wonders of his ventriloquial budget, Mr. Natator will accomplish new amphibian feats, and the Empsons and DuVilles will add their contributions to the attractions of the Company.

Lunatic Asylum Entertainment. — No doubt one of the most popular entertainments that ever took place at the Asylum came off last night. It was kindly tendered by a number of young gentlemen styling themselves the " Hobson Minstrels." Mrs. Empsoii, one of the Davies troupe, at the request of the company, sang "The Arab's farewell to his steed," in an excellent style, aecompauieil on the piano by Mr. Emp son, aud an encore was called for when she gave an Irish ditty, "Paddy Doolan." The entertainment concluded with a select quadrille party in which many took part. To particularise would not be right, as each did his and her best, and gave entire satisfaction to patients and visitors. Dr. Aickin on behalf of the Institution returned his hearty thanks to the " Hobson Minstrels" and all others who so kindly gave their services on the occasion.

"An Ower True Tale:" Scotchman (to English Tourist)— " Toot awaa, ma man, toot awa ; tlinna ye boaatsae much aboot yer ain countrie ; dinna ye ken that it wu only ca'd Breetin til Scotland cam' t' ye, an' then ye became Great Breetin !— Ay, »n' ye'ye remained Great ever since. Ye d be a puir lot left to yenela !"