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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4192, 27 August 1874, Page 1

Amusements. QDD FELLOWS’ HALL. THURSDAY, 27th AUGUST. Benefit of me. j. p. hydes (Comedian). The oldest actor and ablest manager in the New Zealand Colony. On which occasion will he produced Craven’s Comedy, in 3 Acts, of MIRIAM’S CRIME OE THE LOST WILL. Miriam _ Miss Jessie Raymond. Biles (his great impersonation) ... Mr. J. P. Hydes. To be followed by a Musical Interlude. DANCE Mr. E. EGEETON. After which Mr. J. P. HYDES will give the autobiography of the “ Grif Company,” from their commencement till their termination. To conclude with the laughable farce of the MAN IN POSSESSION. Sam Blinker Me. J. P. Hydes. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Back Seats, Is. QDD FELLOWS’ HALL. THE GREAT CALIFORNIAN MINSTRELS. THIRTEEN STAR ARTISTS. On. or about AUGUST 29, for one week only. G. W. ROCKEFELLER, Business Manager. Meetings, &c. o E T. U A Meeting of Wellington Cricketers will be held at Moeller’s Empire Hotel on THURSDAY, 27th INSTANT, at 8 o’clock, p.m., to consider what steps should be taken to improve the Public Cricket Ground of this City. WILLIAM BROMLEY, President of the Star Cricket Club. WELLINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Uuder the Patronage of the Governor and Lady Fergusson, His Honor the Sdpeeintendent. President: W. T. L. Travers, Esq., F.L.S. Vice-Presidents : Alfred Ludlam, Esq., M.P.C.; the Yen. Archdeacon Stock, M.A.; A. de B. Brandon, Esq., M.H.R. THE OPENING SHOW OF THE SEASON 1874-5, will be held in THE THEATRE ROYAL ON FRIDAY, the 4th SEPTEMBER. Schedules of Prizes, Forms of Entry, and all information, may be had at Jeff’s Horticultural Repository, Lambton Quay. Mr. S. Levy, collector to the Wellington Education Board has been appointed to receive the Subscriptions and Donations of members, or they may be paid in to the credit of the Hon. Treasurer of the Society at the Bank of New Zealand. Subscriptions : £1 Is., and 10s. 6d. each. Admission to non subscribers : First two hours, 2s. 6d. each ; afterwards, Is. Open from 2 to 5.45, and from 7 to 10. By order of Committee. O I rT~ E~ E , IN AID OP ST. MARYS ORPHANAGE AND TE ARO SCHOOL, At the ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, on FRIDAY, 28th AUGUST. Tickets —Ladies, 2s. 6d. ; Gentlemen, ss. Refreshments included. ELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY. The PRACTICE on THURSDAY, 27th inst., is POSTPONED until the following week. Instrumental Practice on Tuesday, Ist September. By order of the Committee, W. G. SEALY, Hon. Sec. SSEMBLY BALLS, 187 4. A The Committee regret that the Funds at their disposal are not sufficient to defray the expenses of a Third Ball this season. The small balance in hand will be carried to next year’s account. H. C. WILMER 1 F. M. OLLIVIER i 25th August. Hon. Secs. Funeral NoticesTHE Funeral Procession of the late RALPH HARDY SHEPHERD will leave the residence of Mr. Lewis Brown, Ohariu, at 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 28th INST. Friends are respectfully invited. MR. SIMMS, Undertaker. Volunteer NoticesD I STRICT ORDER. Militia Office, Wellington,-25th August, 1874. The Wellington Scottish Rifle Volunteers null parade for monthly inspection in tb-' Artillery Drill Shed, on THURSDAY. 27th Instant, at 7.30 p.m. ; and the Wellington Artillery, on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant at the same place and hour. H. E. READER Lieut.-Colonel Commanding Wellington District. Art Unions, &c- ' Jg A R BAUD’S ART-U NIO N. Intending subscribers are requested to notice hat the list is now almost full Anyone desirous of securing a do so without delay, as the drawing will probably take place next week. A R JAMES T U N I O N. BERGER’S ART UNION, SESSION 1874. 200 MEMBERS AT ONE GUINEA EACH. Two hundred valuable PRIZES, of elegant . - and useful articles The whole will be on show on and after SATURDAY, 25th JULY. Lambton Quay.