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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6543, 6 April 1882, Page 1

Amusements, .meetings, &c. rp H E A I B E ROYAL. Lessee Mr W. H. Thompson. SATURDAY, APRIL Sxh, GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF THOMPSON’S Colossal Mirror of the »■ ZULU WA R ! -E» Witnessed during the past six months by over 200,000 persons. Pronounced by the entire Australian Press to be the most artistic painting that has ever been exhibited in the colonies from the FIRING OF THF FIRST SHOT TO THE CAPTURE OF CETEWAYO, THE ZULU KING. Henrv Emden’s Marvellous Picture of the 'BATTLE OF ISANDULA. The last order given was—“ Fix bayonets, men, and die like English soldiers 1” and so they did. The Sydney “Evening News" says—“ The battle of Isandula is depicted in a marvellous manner, and is a triumph of the painter’s art." THE MORNING AFTER THE BATTLE. The “Sydney Morning Herald’’ says “ The best entertainment in this city now is Thompson’s Diorama of the Zulu War. William Telbin’s Beautiful Picture of the DEFENCE OF ROEKE'S DRIFT. “ The gallant stand of eighty-three British soldiers against 4000 Zulus will always be remembered as the most brilliant aohievementof the ZULU WAR." THE BUFFALO RIV£R-“ SAVING THE COLORS !” “ They lost their lives, but saved the colors.” THE 80th REGIMENT MARCHING DOWN REGENT - STREET, LONDON, on their way to Zululand. The Sydney “ Echo ” says :—“ Those who desire an intellectual treat should witness an exhibition of Mr Thompson’s Panorama of the Zulu Campaign.” The 91st HIGHLANDERS marching down the Thames Embankment on their way to the seat of war. 17th LANCERS crossing Waterloo Bridge by Moonlight. THE WONDERFUL TORPEDO EXPLOSION. The Grand Mechanical Diorama, in which there are 4000 moving figures, showing Lord Chelmsford’s march to the relief of Colonel Pearson at Ekowe. By a new and novel contrivance, the whole of the country through which the troops passed is shown to the audience. The Sydney “ Daily Telegraph" says—- “ This portion of the Diorama is constructed with marvellous canning, and far excels anything of the kind ever shown in this city.” PRETORIA—The scene of the Boer Rebellion. The Melbourne “Argus” says —“ The pictures representing the scenery in Zululand in all its varieties—from lofty mountains to undulating plaius, from rocky defiles to the most charming sylvan views—are works of a high order of art. THE LAAGER MODE OF DEFENCE. How Sir George Colley was defeated at Majuba Hill. Gordon and Hartford’s magnificent picture of THR BATTLE OF U LUND I. The Melbourne “Age” says —“ The battle of Ulundi was so realistic as to call forth a loud cheer from the large audience assembled.” DEATH. OF THE PRINCE IMPERIAL. One who lived a spotless life and died a soldier’s death, fighting for our cause in Zululand. RETURN OF THE TROOPS TO SPITHBAD. “ One of the most artistic scenes ever presented to an audience.” Concluding with a grand MECHANICAL DIORAMA, In which there are 6000 moving figures, representing the FUNERAL PROCESSION OF THE PRINCE IMPERIAL Starting from the Arsenal at Woolwich, and showing the whole of the country to Chiselhurst. GRAND TRANSFORMATION SCENE, Changing to the interior of St. Mary’s Chapel during the ceremony. EVERY EVENING, At the termination of the Entertainment, the Proprietor will distribute A NUMBER OF ELEGANT AND COSTLY PRESENTS. Consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Suites of Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Suita of Clothes, Tea and Coffee Services Liqueur Stands, Paper Mache Tables, aud 100 COSTLY PRESENTS, Amounting in value to £2OO per week. Doors open at 7.30 ; overture at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, 3 s ; Stalls, 2a 6d; Pit, Is. Children half-price to Dress Circle and Stalls only. Tickets for Pit and Stalls may be obtained at Aldou.4, Tobacconist. Dress Circle at Holliday’s. Secure your seats during the day, and avoid the crash at night. Descriptive Lecturer, MR W. H. THOMPSON, J. GARDNER, Agent. A RCA D E HALL. EASTER MONDAY NIGHT. Grand Carnival. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. Under the auspices of the splendid BAND OF THE N AVALS, Double Tickets, 8s 6d ; {Extra Lady, 3s ; refreshments included. Admission to Gallery, la. Dancing at 8.30. Tickets can be had of the members of the Band. 9410 w ELLINGTON GARDENERS’ MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. The Quarterly Meeting will be held THIS EVENING. Important business. W. H. TAYLOR, 7452 Hon. Sec. N ° T — l O E . A Meeting of Members of the PORIKUA RACING CLUB will bo held at the Porirua Hotel on SATURDAY next, the Bth of April, at 8 o’clock p.m. WM. JILLETT, 9425 Secretary, P.R.C. Exhibitions International Exhibition CHRISTCHURCH. OPENING DAY, EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 10th. ADMISSION— Opening Day—From 6.30 to 10.25 a.m. Five Shillings ; from 1 to 5 p.m., and from 7.30 to 10 p.m.. One Shilling. At other times—ll a.m. to 5 p.m., and 7.30 to 10 p.m , One Shilling. Special Art Gallery—Sixpence extra. SEASON TICKETS—Price 2 guineas for single ticket, and 1 guinea for any other members of the same family. These admit the holder to all parts of the Exhibition (including the Special Art Gallery) one hour in the morning before the general public, and at all hours at which the Exhibition is open until the close. They also admit to the opening and closing ceremonies, and to any concerts that may be held. They are NON-TRANSFER ABLE, and will consist of a printed signed form, which will be pasted on to the photograph (carte de visile size) of the applicant at F. B. Mills’ Triangle, High-street (opposite B. Petersen and Co-), where ReSERVED SEATS f-.r the OPENING CEREMONY are also obtainable. By order of the Promoters. R. S. WALPOLE, 9344 Secretai7.