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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5666, 28 May 1879, Page 1

Amusements JM FERIAL OPERA HOUSE. Lessee and Manager ... Mr. George Darrell. LAST NIGHT but ONE. THE DARRELLS ! THE DARRELLS ! ! And the Best Company in Australia. TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), MAY 23. The great 5-act pathetic play, i-BAH ! LEAH ! ! Mrs. George Darrell in her ■wonderful impersonation of the Jewish Maiden. Thursday Last Night of Everyone— Mr. Darrell's Farewell Benefit—Read following advertisement. Accounts paid on Thursday at 2 p.m. JMPERIAL OPERA HOUSE. THURSDAY, MAY 29. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY PERFORMANCE, Tendered by a Committee of Gentlemen to MR. GEORGE DARRELL, In recognition of his enterprise in placing before the patrons of the drama, Shaksperiau and legitimate plays, interpreted by acknowledged artistes, as well as in testimony’ of his own abilities as an author, an artiste, and a manager. The performance will be under the patronage and in presence of His Excellency the Governor Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G., the Honorable Lady Robinson, and Suite, The Hons, the Colonial Treasurer, the Minister for Public Works, the Minister of Justice, the Colonial Secretary, his Worship the Mayor, and the whole of the City Councillors, H. Lahman, Esq., M.L.C. ; Dr. Grace, M.L.C. ; G. Crawford, Esq., J.P. ; C. O’Neill, Esq. ; S. S. Griffiths, Esq. ; T. K. Macdonald, Esq. ; H. Mace, Esq. ; A. Macdonald, Esq. ; G. V. Shannon, Esq. ; and a large number of influential citizens. A new Drama by Mr. Darrell, THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM. Allegorical Tableaux, Songs, and Appropriate Recitations. Box office at Jacobs’ Athenaeum Bazaar. MONTAGU BROWN, Hon. Sec. Committee JMPERIAL OPERA HOUSE. Lessees Messrs. Hiscocks, Hayman, and Co. Stage Manager Mr. J. G. Joyce GRAND INAUGURATION OF Messrs. HISCOCKS, HAYMAN, & CO.’S DRAMATIC SEASON, OPENING NIGHT, SATURDAY EVENING. MAY 3. MISS BEATRICE, MR. THEO. HAMILTON, MR. R. D’ORSAY OGDEN, Mr. J. G. Joyce Mr. A. Boothman Mr. Harry Daniels Mr. 1.. Leutoa Mr. F. W. Fisher Mr. W. Warren Mr. T. A. Howard -Mias Lizzie Dixon Mr. H. Appelton Miss Nellie Greenless Mr. B. B. Russell Miss Brintou Mr. B. Wisby Mrs. Fitzwilliams LITTLE BELLE RUSSELL. Special production of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher’s favorite Moral and Temperance Drama, TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM, Now playing to crowded houses in Melbourne, Sydney, and London. Full particulars in future advertisements.

T H E N M U M HALL (First Floor). Edison's Wonderful PHONOGRAPH. LAST NIGHTS. TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), AND THURSDAY. Afternoons at 3, Evenings at 8 sharp. Admission Is. QPEEA HOUSE B UILDINGS BARON’S CHAMPION MECHANICAL SHOW, THE LITTLE WORLD. Fifty Figures all in Movements at One Time. Unity, Activity, and Variety. See this Wonderful Exhibition. Bring your Fomilies. It will both Amuse and Instruct. PUNCH AND JUDY, Over Twenty Minutes, by a Lady. Open at 3 and 7 o’clock. Admission, 6d ; children, 3d. Open at 3 and 7 o’clock. HENH3UM HALL. WELLINGTON RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. AMATEUR CONCERT. WEDNESDAY, 28th MAY, 1879. Doors open at half-past Seven ; performance at Eight o’clock. Admission—One Shilling. A FOOTBALL MATCH BY ELECTRIC LIGHT, For the Benefit of THE LUNATIC ASYLUM. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR And THE HON. LADY ROBINSON. ON FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 30. ON THE BASIN RESERVE. Admission—One Shilling. Seats for ground and stand can be reserved at the Athenaeum Bazaar, 2s. 6d.

Business Notices JMPORTANT INFORMATION MESSRS. CLARK & PRICE, Having purchased Mr. L. T. Bowden’s Book and Stationery Business FOR CASH, at a considerable reduction under cost, are now offering, for ONE MONTH ONLY, their large, valuable, and varied Stock at prices which must effect a speedy sale, so as to make room for fresh shipments expected daily to arrive. Note the Address— CLARK AND PRICE, Athenaeum Building. THE SMITH ORGANS, The finest Cabinet Organs in the world, samples of which may be seen in the Athenseuna Building, consigned to us by Allen" & Co. (Wilkie’s), and offered at Melbourne prices. They are remarkable beyond all others for their power, brilliancy, and rapid articulation. The profession are invited to test them alongside with other makers, and judge for themselves of their immense superiority. CLARK AND PRICE, Agents for Wellington. A WANT SUPPLIED. WARD’S CELEBRATED PIANOS ON TIME PAYMENTS, TWO POUNDS MONTHLY, Can be purchased for the price of a Pianette, SEND FOE CIBCULAE TO CLARK AND PRICE Athenlebji Boudins, Wellington.