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TOWN HALL, LYTTELTON. SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL 4, 1863. HARRY lIOUDIN, THE GREAT POLYNATIONAL MIMIC, Will appear in his extraordinary delineations of NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS! PART I. MR. H. M. lIOUDIN, In his much admired POLYNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT. Introductory Lecture Mr. Houdin Drawing-room Magic Tricks, including the inexhaustible bottle Mr. Houdin An Interval of Ten Minutes. PART 11. MR. H. M. HOU DIN'S Polynational Mimic Entertainment, in two parts. The entertainment has been written, and the music arranged expressly for Mr. Houdin; and in it he appears in the costume of various countries, sings in their languages, and imitates their manners, dances, vocal and instrumental music, &c., making his changes in costume, &c., in an incredibly short space of time, and to the astonishment and admiration of every person. His identity defies the strictest scrutiny. Old Father Time, a great Polynational Lover—Song,—" Let us be happy together " . . 11. M. Houdin Mademoiselle Schwingrubber, a Swiss Broom Girl—Song,—" Buy a Broom " H. M. Houdin Fim Fam, a Chinese Proffessional Singer H. M. Houdin John Bowling, a real specimen of the Jolly Tar, who can sing a song and dance a hornpipe—Song —" A Life on the Ocean Wave " H. M. Houdin Molly Muldroon, sweetheart to John, and sister to Paddy Muldroon, a wonderful songster and very graceful dancer, with several sonjjs ... H. M. Houdin Monsieur Baudin, a teacher of the Terpsichorean Art — Song, — " Marseillaise Hymn" (in French) 11. M. Houdin Sam Slick, the original Yankee pedlar 11. M. Houdin An Interval of Ten Minutes. MR. H . M . HOUDIN Will appear in the third part of his Polynational Entertainment. PART 111. Susan Brown, an English Housemaid, with Song,—" That Young Man from the Country " H. M. Houdin Larry Doolin, Dublin Car Driver, with Song,—"Hungry Army"... H. M. Houdin Paddy Muldroon, an Irish Turfman, with Song,—"Black Turf " ... H. M. Houdin To conclude with RROTHER BONES; In which Mr. Houdin will appear in Root, Hog, or Die; or the Negroe's Delight; and give various Solos on the Guitar, Tin Whistle, and Concertina, and the American Breakdown, by H. M. Houdin. Admission:—Front seats, 55.; Backs seats, 3s. Doors open at half-past Seven; to commence at Eight. 1588 LYTTELTON. HOUSE TO LET. TO LET, —A commodious eight-roomed house, suitable for a family, situated at the top of Oxford street. The house is in perfect repair, is built of thoroughly seasoned timber, and has a slate roof. There is a large garden planted with fruit trees, now coming into bearing. There are two outbuildings, one of which could be used as a stable. For further particulars, apply at the 'Times' Office, Lyttelton. i46i POLICE DEPARTMENT, CANTERBURY. NOTICE. —Tenders will be received at the Commissioner's Office, Christchurch, or the Police Stations throughout the Province, for the supply of Forage for the above department, to be delivered at the several places specified below and subject to the following conditions:— The articles to be of the best quality of their kinds. The supplies to be obtainable as required on the requisition of the person in charge of the station, with whom it will rest to refuse to receive supplies if he considers the quality indifferent. In the event of failure by the contractor to supply the articles when required, they will be otherwise procured, and the expenses charged to the contractor. Payments to be made in the several districts at the end of every month, for supplies received in the same. Contracts to take effect from and after the Ist of May, 1863, and continue in force until the 30th of April, 1864. The quantities specified may be reduced or increased one third by the person to whom the supplies are to be delivered. Outs. Beans. Hay. Straw. Stations. Bushels. Bushels. Tons. -Tons. Christchurch 365 146 9 3 Timaru 274 110 7 2 Kaiapoi 92 37 3 1 Rangiora 92 37 3 i Akaroa 92 37 3 l R. C. SHEARMAN, Commissioner of Police. April 1, 1863. 1535 BUGGIES. mHE undersigned, being practical Coachbuilders -L and members of the respective branches of the trade, are prepared to supply those who may favor them with orders for their own improved buggies, or American manufacture by best makers, built to our own designs, to suit the requirements of the colony, cheaper than any house in the trade. Designs and lowest prices on application at our Factory, Russell street, Melbourne; or at Messrs. Royse, Mudie & Co., Dunedin. MILLER, BROTHERS, 1589 Coachbuilders, Melbourne. RETURN for month ending March 31, 1863, of Stations on which there are Sheep infected with Scab in the Province of Canterbury:— Name of Station. Where situate. <. r Name of Manager or Owner Double Corner ... Waipjya ... L. A. G. Walker Ashburton ... Asliburton G. H. Moore Glenmnrk ... Waipara G. H. Moore Mount Pleasant... Peninsula A. Horubrook Simons Pass ... Mackenzie Country J. Hayhurst. I certify the above to be a correct return. P. B. BOULTON, 1 r,. .. , , , Inspector of Sheep. ! Christchurch, April 1, 1863. i 584

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Lyttelton Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1085, 4 April 1863, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Lyttelton Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1085, 4 April 1863, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Lyttelton Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1085, 4 April 1863, Page 6

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