OPERA HOUSE Wellington. Under the Management of Manfbed Rose TO-NIGHT ! MONDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER, 1894. SHORT SEASON ONLY. Under the patronage of His Excellency th Governor, Earl of Glasgow, G.C.M.G. Return Visit and Farewell Performances o the Popular Actor, WALTER BENTLEY. WALTER BENTLEY. WALTER BENTLEY. " One of the Greatest Living Actorß." — Melbourne Standard. Supported by a specially selected company First production this season of the Greatest of Modern Dramas, THE SILVER KING ! THE SILVER KING ! THE SILyER KING ! (Produced by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Williamson A Musgrove.) I hold it truth with him who sings, On one clear harp of diverse tones, That men may rise on stepping stones Of their dead selves to higher things. Cast op Chabactebs : Wilpbed Denveb (the Silver King) Walteb Bentley Captain Herbert Skinner (known as " The Spider") Mr. A. W. Boothman Henry Corkett (clerk to Geoffrey Ware) Miss M. Tempset Daniel Jaikes (an old servant in the Denver family) Mr. Reg. Rede Elijah Coombe (a receiver of stolen goods) Mr. J. H. Martin Crippa (a locksmith)... Mr. Johnson Weir Geoffrey Ware (an engineer) Mr. Mario Majeroni Sam Baxter (a detective)... Mr. A. Money Tubbs (landlord of the Wheatsheaf) Mr. H. Frahm Parkyn (a parish clerk) ... Mr. W.Johnson Binks (a tradesman) .., Mr. M. Rooney Brownson (a tradesman) ... Mr. E. Salter James Leaker (a, house porter) Mr. M.Andrew Bilpher (a betting man) ... Mr. C. Franks Railway Inspector ... Mr. J. Huxley Cabman Mr. F. Crossloy Gaffer Pottle Mr. C. Blake Nellie (Denver's wife) ... Miss Ida Gresham Olive Skinner ... Miss Mildred Bolton Tabitha Durden ... Miss Frances Anderson busoy Misa M. Brandon Mrs. Gummage Miss F. Anderson Lady Passenger ... ... Miss A. Balgrave Cissy Denver C Denver's ? Little Lily Cole Ned Denver \ children ) John Millan Villagers, Rustics, Passengers, Clerks, Children, Detectives. TO-NIGHT, MONDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER, The season will commence with the produotion of the thrilling and most absorbing Drama THE SILVER KING, WILFBED DENVEB } W1T TFP TrPWTT-CV (the Silver King) \ WA - LTER BENTLEY This part has been played by Mr. Bontley throughout the United States of America, and subsequently at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, when the management presented him with a valuable souvenir to mark their recognition of tho artistic and great financial success of his performance. MANAGERIAL NOTE. Notwithstanding tho great expenditure necessarily entailed in bringing over and maintaining the large company which has been engaged to support Mr. Walter Bentloy throughout his New Zealand tour, the management have decided, in order to meet the times, to issue tickets at the following low rates :— DRESS Circle 3a, STALLS 2s, PIT la. N.B. — Parties and families may obtain bundles -containing six dress oircle tickets for 15s at Holliday's, where the box plan is now open. Look out for THE SILENCE OF DEAN MAITLAND. Doors open at 7.15 ; performance to commence at 7.45. Day Tickets at Abel's and Aldous', Manners. street. [ CHAS. SANDERSON, Advance Agent. CRITERION THEATRE. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. And Every Evening. THE HOME OF MIRTH AND MUSIC Wit without Vulgarity. THE CRITERION VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. A Brilliant Success A Regular Catch-on. A Decided Hit. Tbe FREDO FAMILY of Gymnasts and Acrobats. BUBBLES and LAR, the Wonderful Boy Comedians, and 20 other talented Stars. Kote our Popular Prices — 2s, Is, and Gallery, Sixpence. F. LANE, Manager. nnHEATRE ROYAL. NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERT COMPANY. For Six Nights Only, Commencing MONDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER. MR. PHILIP NEWBURY, The Greatest Tenor that has ever Visited the Colonies. MADAME EMILY SPADA, The Charming 1 and Brilliant American Prima Donna. The Most Successful CONCERT COMPANY Touring tho Colonies. Everywhere Received with the Wildest Enthusiasm. No such Tenor as Mr. Newbury has been Heard in tho Australian Colonies. Fnll particulars in futuro isbue. WM. ANGUS, Business Manager. nOLDMBIA SKATING RIN-K, \~J Ingestbe-stbekt. THURSDAY, 6th~SEPTEMBER. GRAND FANCY DRESS GRAND FANCY DRESS GRAND FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL In consequence of the Rink being let to the Belle Cole Concert Company for Tuesday, and in order to givo competitors more time, the Carnival has been POSTPONED till THURSDAY, 6th September. Ladies' Best Fancy Dress — First prize, beautiful tapestry and plush occasiona draw-ing-room suite of six pieces ; second prize, ruby and oxidised olook ; third prize, inlaid satin-lined workbox. Gents' Best Fancy Dress — Firat prize, massive marble eight-day gong striking clook; second prize, first quality c.p. fish set ; third prize accordeon. Gents' Most Original — First prize, elegant 011 painting; second prize leather writing companion. Speoial Prize for Best-dressed Girl under 12 years, splendid Vienna workbox. Speoial Prize for Best-dressed Boy under 15 years, album. Entries to be made of costumes at Rink office. Prizes now on view at Hoffman and Sons', Willis-street. Eink Open for Skating every Tuksdat and Friday Evening and Wednesday and Satubday Aftebnoons. Admission— Gent3 la, Ladies Free. "OALLANCE HALL, Mannkbs-street. MRS. YATES, MAYOR OF ONEHUNGA, Will Address a Meeting of Women THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. TjIXCHANGE HALL. ' WEDNESDAY EVENING, sth SEPT., At 8 o'clook. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Tendered to PROFESSOR BLOOM, The well-known Teacher of Boxing. Three medals will be awardod for Feather, Light, and Middle-weight Boxers. The Professor will give a display of Boxing. Songs, Step-dancing, Bones, Ac. A good night's entertainment promised. Young and old sports are invited to attend. Admission — 3s, 2s, la. WELLINGTON SINGLE TAX SOCIETY. MR. O'REGAN, M.H.R., will Lecture under the auspices of the above Sooiety, in the Exchange Hall, on THIS (MONDAY) EVENING. Subjeot—" Pbotection ob Fbebtbade." Questions invited. Chair to be taken at 8 o'olook. OT. PETER'S CHUROH CHOIR. THIRD GRAND ORGAN RECITAL. "An Evening with Handel and Haydn." TUESDAY, 4th SEPT., at 8 o'olook. Organist, T.TallisTbimnell.Mub., Bac, Oxon. WM. R. BOCK, Hon. Sec. OT. MARK'S PAROCHIAL ROOM, RIDDIFOBD-STBEET, NEWTOWN. A SOCIAL GATHERING will be held on TUESDAY, 4th September. Doors open 7.30. Admission, Is. Proceeds in aid of Enlargement Fund. TAILORESSES' UNION. THE Half-yearly General Meeting of the Tailorcsses' Union will be held in the Trades Hall, Queen's Chambers, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, at 8 o'clook. Mrs. Neill, Inspector of Factories, will deliver a Lecture on " Health." By Order of Committee. : EXCELSIOR CO. THE Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held at the Esplanade Hotel THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clook. 0 Business— Eleotion of Officers and General. W. CROWE, Hon. Seoretary. A MEETING of the Committee of the ■^^ Eight Hours Demonstration will be held in tbe Trades Hall on TUESDAY, 4th September, at 8 o'clock. J. BUTTER, Acting Hon. Seoretary. ILBEY'S O. E. DRY GIN. Certified valuable for kidney affeotions. Vids special report of Sir Charles Cameron, M.D. Obtainable Etcbyw hcbk.
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Evening Post, Volume XLVIII, Issue 55, 3 September 1894, Page 3
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