PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume II, Issue 547, 14 August 1865, Page 4

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The performances announced for Saturday evening were unusually varied and attractive. A new piece entitled the "Rose of Amiens" was produced for the first time in Auckland, but this was rather to give zest to the attractions that were to foliow than meant to challenge serious criticism. It was, however, highly successful. The event, however, which had drawn a very large audience —for the house was as full as it could conveniently hold—was the appearance ot the Wieland Leopold troupe of gymnasts and pantomimists. 1 hese artists hact been preceded by a very high reputation for ability and dexterity in their peculiar branch ot* theatrical business. Tumbling, like everything else, has been raised to a certain dignity by having had bestowed upon it a very large measure of artistic taste and ability. The world has long ceased to wonder at a gigantic athlete whirling a little boy windmill fashion upon the point of his finger, or dancing a spheriod upon the apex of his major toe whilst standing upon his head. Something more is required than the gratification of mere wonder. Gracefulness of 1 attitude, faultless symmetry of form, the absence of anything like nut hti semen/ in the accomplishing teats of strength arc essential requisites before the public can be moved to Nor is it, as Ibrmerlv, a concession t-j a morbid craving tor excitement that is studied by gymnastic artists. On the contrary, the greatest secret of their success is the confidence with which they are able to inspire the public that no bones will be broken. and that they, like other men, have calculated their powers and made them subservient to a certain practical end to be attained, accepting the well known laws which govern relative forces as their guide. Where this is not found the " show" is simply the achievement of the mountebank, and not in any respect lullilling the exigencies ot artistic excellence. Judged by this rule, the Wieland and Leopold Brothers deserve to be placed in the first rank of their peculiar vocation. .Nothing that they do that does not bear evidence of something more than a mere display of

muscle or suppleness of limb. feet is aimca at and attained without aj! " ••• rent ■' far-reaching" for cil'eet. In tl, e $%■ formance on Saturday evening, " Acrobatic Olio," the traditional ££ ?- of classic, art were assumed taneous exactitude, and changed i--' ;: ' liaustless variety with great rapiditv. ]>' > trate the extent of the resources { G-. Leopold executed what was t»rmed V'o ' I Metamorpliose," which convulsed tli.--' v with laughter. A. rather stiff-legged looking soldier marches in, but ho warms' into a hornpipe, until there a contest between the lingers of the add'lL'.;: liis own pair of legs. • Instantlv. > audieucc is wholly unprepared, the his back, and behold one of Her Jl";."? navy is " going it," for the bare a heartiness that would have elicited av!;" from all Wapping. The house was pletely taken by surprise, that again and ;--l' they cheered the performance, manded its repetition. This lowed by a great variety of performances--' the "trapeze," by the Wielaud Brother."'? describe the various evolutions tkroujh*;.i' they put their bodies would require much 3 than the limited space at our disposal. K suilicient to state that they nent through =•-'! wonderfully intricate movements vvitVj; and certainty which left the impression the mind that there was hardly any of accident. These performances were a:a : -.7 r )' lowed by what is called a " Scotch founded on Burns' "Halloween," a great deal of really very clever dancinj.v? T. Bell taking the prnmer rule as Bell, a piper, in which there is a great l» ■ pantomimic fun and versatility. Fraulein . is the name of the principal •Janmw, • the merit of great agility and sprightia* putting us very much in mind of a great L:?> ' favourite, the late Madame Auriol. "jvj lady was assisted by Miss Corcoran, | dances prettily, if not elaborately. who made up for what was wantic; =• rapidity by the graces of her person. "ft! ' vrhole performance was in the highest dcjiei creditable, and reflects favourably upoa>, spirit and enterprise of the management u'e-j sole theatre in this city.

The report circulated in our contemporary n Saturday that Mr. Maekay, C.C., had proceeded to Whakataue is, we are happy to lears, correct.

We are glad to perceive that Mr. It-jj Eussell has so far recovered from the ;or;re

indisposition under which he has been suSr!;; for nearlv two months past, as to be able >o proceed in the Hangatira to his seat in the House of Keprescmstivs, Auckland can ill spare one of her ablest sobers from his post in the present emergency. Attempted Burglary.—An unsuccessful attempt was made to effect- an entrance into the premises occupied by Mr. Green, saddle:, of Queen-street, on Friday night last. The ;hief or thieves got access to the rear of the premises by the gateway and passage _ leading of. of Queen-street, next to Mr. Yaile's. They in got on to tlie roof, but their intention tu fortunately frustrated by one of the fei'oi! treading upon a skylight which, in breakc-to pieces, aroused the inmates. The felonious trespasser must have been severely cut, as lie ha left his mark upon the remaining sashwork. General Cameron's Furniture.—ltis-ai;

will take place to-morrow. Catalogues t obtained at Mr. Samuel Coehrane's.

Arrears of Hates. —The collector for Pukurangi district gives the usual notice:: ratepavers to come in and pay their rates.o'."etwise recovery will be sought in alumina:";, Police. —Several persons were fined on & "J----day 20s. for being drunk, and sentenced h default to -IS hours'' imprisonment. Larcfny.—A well-known prostitute and tptg named Mary Harding was committed for male:? Saturday upon a charge of stealing a watch a--chain from tlie house of Mr. Uioinas grocer, West Queen-street. t Eunatic. —A man named Watson, a maker, was taken into custody yesterday by tif police, alleged to be a violent lunatic, dangers! to himself and ethers.

Dbukt Cattle Market.—The first pK-; sale of cattle will be held in this market:: Wednesday next. Ministerial Jealousy of readers are aware than an attempt is now K~; made in the Assembly to enable the Minis!?' 0 effect another breach of faith withtliis Prov.M The Province of Auckland bought the pK:!»> Government House and land on which it :Kt-' for a sum of £25,000, the arrangement te that the £25,000 should be expended by w Province in the building of a Goyerasffi> House in the Domain. The Weld Mimstrr'i now endeavouring to get possession ot t-J £'25,000 for purposes of ordinary rev ® tte at the same time advised the GoveruJ. to forbid the building of a Gover.& House in the Domain, which he u' a *! proclamation on the Ist of April last. ~ effect of prohibiting the erection of the building, the £25,000 for which purpose starto the credit of the Auckland Public Buu> ■ y Commissioners, is this —that the Province not take possession of the present Gou'rnE.--House land for which it holds theCronn u The last clause in the Act, by winch tut was legalised, provides that occupation o. --- present house and grounds shall not be to the Province until the ilouse in the is built! A select committee has pointed, on the motion of the Attornev-w ••r to consider the whole transaction ot Ul y~.. and though of the six members slttlD r , ; t .i that committee one only is au . : j land man, thereport has been in favor ot allowing the new Government House to ' l . and of handing over in that case tin P'■ House and grounds. Mr. Sewell, " c J stand, on whose motion the Coninii" ee "" B . pointed, and who, of course, nominated u- , bers, is exceedingly angry with the will bitterly oppose its adoption. - we are informed, the Ministry, rather the matter out, have made the follow Mr 1, sal: To 'live the land if thclrounc them back £11,600 for the buildings oiiiwould suit them in two ways, it would s. a sum of £11,000 and at the same time u>■ ■ with the building of a suitable Lr t { House in Auckland in the Domaiu. terms have, however, been refused, ' properly so, by Auckland members- ' - ment has been made and clinched ov - , Act of the Legislature—the "Aitcklan - Act, 18G3,"—and the Province is q>i ia * standing to the original bargain. j t _ ],; Messes. Abtiivb and Sox a small lot of drapery, ribbons, worst 1 alpacas, gloves, &c. tn j a v.s: Messes. Hunter & Co. will iel the Newmarket Yards, (50 head ot 1 jji fatted cattle, 20 young stock. 15 ilair) fat sheep, and 20 fat pigs, 10IH.) ' tiiul Star. Government Land i' ll e: blocks of rural lands were otieie<Saturday last, at Mr. Cochrane s street. The Maioro block. ' containing lots from 11 to 8(>. \VsS» : not in demand. "W aipipi block, ,V for Lots from 115 to 310. X.°t loi'. j lt , up- 1 ' ISB, for £05 ; 210, for £235, being price, £1 an acre. The j,.;: withdrawn. The Tuhiniata blot' . to 51. Lots 45 and -]G were soU £S0 respectively, or £1 an ac: r £" acres, sold, for £13/ 1' (0 lots) was not sold. Lot 1, ot tlu ' !ltH > v f whiri A'allev, containing 100 acres, <• Uam?:kgx Testimonial Commut . tVS . to-day at 4 12 o'clock, in the Chaiu merce.

Oinn-KLl^vs. —A meeting of the members of • ■ » Lov;d Good Tatfiit Loci go "will be held this \ ""•jjjjjir in the lodge room, oil important busi-

" v\~ov]:y.—An emergency mooting of llie I . j v " A v:i" will bo liokl to-morrow evening. ' m"k. Ki-:at.s invites tenders tor the now huildi'.ir tlie .Hank of iS'ew Zealand, about to be at Xolson. receivable till the 14th insfc. \i'.. to be seen at Air. Keal's otlieo. Vic-

Yl i- Kfiox invites tenders, reeeiveable up • , ['liur-dav next, for alterations to a hotel in ' 1 ".;.,a->tivet. 'u.I.Y L'AKKKIi OF AWKAUAM LIXCOLX. (v'-'imMilent is told of his career, ns a lawyer, honorable to Mr. Lincoln. When necus- . '.-d ;e hire himself out to assist in farm lie had resided for some time with a ■ -vii of tho name of Armstrong. The son of ■ n>;ronu was a wild young man. who was ■ uMvhat apt to got into scrapes, and it so hap-.-\.vl thai after the father's death, and when ;■ ~ <on had become the only stay of his ,V vowed mother, he got into a broil in which a ,n> r man was murdered, and Armstrong was : ,; n! ed out as the perpetrator of the deed. 1 on hearing of the melancholy event, V - ;t to "Mrs. Armstrong aud asked to be ..vcd to conduct his defence as some return • ■ her fvrmor kindness, and, in the face of the T L >st prejudice against the'youth, Lincoln . ■•,; ! jed bv his careful analysis of the evidence ; ;hc pathos of bis appeal to the jury to obtain ;vouiiial. The advocate exclaimed that he . so conscious of the rectitude of liis case

-- ; he was confident before sundown his client .'1 pass from the dock a free man. The rc'ived to consider tlieir verdict, aud the ' ; :v.v dispersed, when more rapidly than v. - t -\peeted. notice was brought to tho house to counsel, clients, and witnesses were at . ;h:i; the jury had returned. Their verdict v."Not guilty and Mr. Lincoln, while re.h:_; the heartfelt- thanks of mother and son. . ,! Ins eyes towards tho west, where the was still visible, and calmly remarked, " It • -: vet sun-down, and you are free." \<::i\lUM LINCOLN Ar>I>KE.«SIXO A SuNPAY > ; ; ■'!!.. — The following incident occurred <-. after :ho contest between the late Judge 1' and Abraham Lincoln, as candidates - :hc o'.iiee of United States Senator, for I!!::;.-is. and on which occasion Mr. Lincoln was J .--.tTed bv a very slight majority. He was :;.,. :i ~,n a tour through Ohio. Kansas, and New V for the purpose of maintaining publicly th same views which ho so eloquently urged .••trills: the contest with Mr. Douglas in Illinois. The incident is thus narrated by a teacher at Five Points House of Industry: ''Our > ,:id:iv school at the Five Points was assembled Sabbath morning, when I noticed a tall rej:::rkablc man enter the room, and take a seat ;v. '. -ng us. He listened with fixed attention - 'ir exercises, and his countenance ex- : such genuine interest, that I approached j.i:n. and suggested that he might be willing to something to the children. He accepted the inv ; :ation with evident pleasure ; and c ..ling forward, begun a simple address, which • t t .ace fascinated every little hearer, and ;; ;-!;ed the room into silence. His language -.v.-.- =rrikinglv beautiful, and his tones musical with intensest feeling. The little faces around hi::! would drop into sad conviction as he v.:•.■•red sentences of warning and would brighter; -sunshine as he spoke cheerful words of :■:■ -:.:i-se. Onee or twice he attempted to close 1.1- remarks, but tho imperative sb.outs of " Go

iv. ; oh. Jo so on ! " would compel him to reAs T looked upon the gaunt and .■sinewy fmv» of the stranger. and marked his powerful 3; ■■. t and determined features, now touched into : ;c;i by the impressions of the moment. I :•;) irrepressible curiosity to learn something m about him. and when was quietly leavii._ the room I begged to know his name. Ho r ■.>u<!v replied. " It is Abraham Lincoln, '. i Illinois." !. i;r.vEß.vTioN" f •!! Serykks.—ln the navv i- : ::i ;tes voted this session there is arrant of t':; I for allowances to ministers of religion for -vjv.ual instruction of the coastguard men and families. Among the items that makeup charge of £301 is a payment of £5 in the v. :,-.' to the incumbent of Hordle. for " services ] : rnu'd for the coastguard at Hurst Lststle, tii • remuneration being expressed to be two {•'.illings for each service." This must be nearly i!i- iowest rate in the ecclesiastical scale. There is .-har< r e for the spiritual services of the rector o: ciulT at the coastguard stations of Bulls-

mouth and Acliil Hay, and he is allowed ton sh-i'ings for each service he provides, but subject to thisprudent stipulation—-' the same limited tservice at each station on alternate weeks." The Ya'icak Libbaby.—A correspondent writes to the A'henaiim- from Borne. " The Vatican Librarv has just been enriched by three cheats full of" books, being records of the ' History of England' and ' Calendars of State. Amongst- them is also a fac-simile of the Domesdav Book. The donation -was made, I am informed, at the suggestion of Mr. Gladstone,_ and i< nothing more than one of those international courtesies by virtue of which exchanges of d- .-uments o"f public interest are made and national libraries enlarged. Perhaps it is to be tted that the books now spoken of were iw deno*ited in the Minerva library, to which spHlents have free access, rather than in the V.,:i,. an , where dust is too apt to accumulate. It ii'iif-edless to sav that the offering was most ffnciou'lV received, and with many expressions of thanks ; but it should be distinctly under stood that it emanated not from Her Majest}', tti whom the political quidnuncs attribute it,but fp."i the Government, according to an estab-li-h.-d practice. When the Prince of Wales was la-t in Ilome, the Pope sent some valuable pr—nts to the Queen, as mosaic- tables, and a bi«i'-in lid mosaic picture representing bt. George p.'u-l the Dragon. This picture occupied several year; in the construction of it, and is formed ol tin.' very finest mosaics. Though acknowledge-m.-ntsof it of course were made, I believe that tli- lias been no reciprocity of presents.

Tmk Tntji ix Matiumomai. Market.-— Ihc (•iii-i'periodical outdoor sliow at Calcutta is the arrival of the home steamer in the cold weather. \Ai-n a cargo of maidens for the matrimonial market is always brought out. Upon these days l>:vii"lors who are "shivering on the brink ot ih'' other state, and are tired of the loneliness "f -ui Tndian station, go down to the 1. and O.'" wharf at Garden Heach, and inspect the n"w Knglish faces—sometimes very pretty faces, hut ofmer bearing such marks of home wear as prove that the East is not tried until the chances are rather bad. The picture is an odd o;i". Each ' battery" of fair ones is under the cliitjv of an experienced matron, who answers f"i - their conduct up to that point. As they land. tliev try to look utterly unconscious ot their mission. of the fact that they are open to an eligible offer within ten minutes after then* arrival. Marriage is usually rapid work in liul the last two cold seasons are said to 11vr hven so bad that it would lie an act of good ji:':'uv nn our part to discourage further ship-ni','i'-nt ju'esout. The tact is that India does ii"i ■ •;11;;ini■ o feinale charms. The plump, round, in in- ligure soon becomes sharp, angular, and osquitos and Uengalee servants are not | g '• i"i' the temper, and a.s there is no opera to j ! ". and nothing particular to talk about, it v. o'iM he strange if the female nature did not '■'-'iip limes get a little soured and very stupid. e! i; is in India that the true courage, selfdenial, and affection of a good woman arc consi iuitiv being shown—only that such women y.".■:••• never overland consignments to the marine:. it is a bad time for these fair adventurers ii'-v,. however fair they may be; and as for th wlio have lost their bloom, they had better content themselves with teaching dirty little hoys at home, for the days oji promise for them lire over.—Saturday Review.