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Otago Daily Times, Issue 5899, 5 January 1881, Page 1

Amusements. i PRINCESS THEATRE. - ' SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN ' - . OPERA COMPANY. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, JAN. sm, 1881, I For positively the last time, :; . THE HERMIT'S BELL. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), Gth JANUARY, ' Verdi's world-renowned tragic opera, in five acts, '1 UN BALLO IN MASCHERA. FRIDAY NEXT, Hli JANUARY, :l the benefit of Signer PALADINI, the favourite tenor —by general desire, and for.positively the last time, Bellini's master-work, in four acts, 1 NORM A. -: SATURDAY NEXT, Sth JANUARY, Last Night but Two of the Season, ' For the benefit of Miss MARTINA SIMONSEN, j H.M.S. PINAFORE. r MONDAY NEXT, 10th JANUARY, ' . ~ Positively LAST NIGHT but one of the Opera Season. " QUEEN'S THEATRE.;^ Lessee ; Mr A. T. Dunning. : Magnificent reception of the world-famous actor, ; J H E R R B A TSP'D M ANN- . The accomplished and beautiful actress, ,;. | ~...MISaLpUISE BEAUDET; •-"i "And the" favourite'actor and, author,; " \i' ./;■.'■■• MR WALTER REYNOLDS.; ~i "- ~° "| Enthusiastic welcomei to the sterling artists, >7 - \ ' ' MR J. 'F. CATHCART, MR CHARLES HALL, ' \ ' "J And the entirely new Australian Company. 7 THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY), ' '..-> The sublime tragedy OTHELLO. Othello .. .. .. HERR BANDMANU lago.. -. •• .. Mr Walter Reynolds > Deudemona .. .. MISS LOUISE BE&UDET Brabantio .. .. ... Mr J. F. Cathcart And a splendid Cast. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), another change. Seats can be booked at Box office, Begg and Co 's Notice.—Popular Prices : 4s, 2s 6d, Is. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., commence at 8. Carriages can be ordered for 10.45 p.m. rpEMPERANCE HALL ■ MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY ; 3rd, 4th, and sth JANUARY, 1881. ; LIO MEDO, THE PHRENOLOGIST, ;. will make his First Appearance in Dunedin at the *' ?T? ? aU> 5n hiS Celebrated Phrenological Discourse, ,; PHRENOLOGY'S POSITION AS A SCIENCE," / its mental philosophy and usefulness; Its ancient origin and motto. PART 11. ;1 NED KELLY. - , Examination of the cast of the head of Ned Kelly. :'..:'. Having obtained from Melbourne, at great expense. '~ three casts of the head of Ned Kelly, they will be exhi- : bited and phrenologically delineated, showing by • phrenological test the dangers and temptations that i persons with unrestrained and selfish propensities may ' fall into when not under the guidance of moral teach- r' ing, and thereby giving a profitable lesson to the : young in general; ■ showing the bad traits in the '^ character of Kelly that led him to his untimely end. : PART 111. '■> Public Phrenological Examination of all who may wish to be delineated by the Lecturer. Doors open at half-past 7; lecture to commence at 8. Prices of admission: Reserved seats, 3s; gallery, 2s: backseats, Is. PJALEDONXAN SOCIETY of OTAGO. ~; NINETEENTH ANNUAL GATHERING. '-) Society's Grounds, Kensington. MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY, 3rd, 4th, and sth JANUARY, 1881. : Over £500 given in prizes ; . . ■ Also, Champion Belte and Champion Medals for " Border " Wrestling and "Cornish" Wrestling. Gold Championship Medals will be given to winners of four consecuiive years (counting from present Gathering:) for Quoiting, Vaulting, Dancing, ■ Jumping, Putting Hammer and Caber. . Entries (for unhandicapped events) and acceptances closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday, the 30th December. ISBO. , GEORGE WATSON, Secretary. : CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF OTAGO. mHE GAMES will be commenced I TO-DAY at 12 Noon. 1 ■ GEORGE WATSON, Secretary. ' /HARRISON H A L L. • TO-MORROW NIGHT ! TO-MORROW NIGHT I • THURSDAY, JANUARY 6th. ■ GRAND OPENING NIGHT. ■'■ Commencement of the Marvellous Feat of Walking ' ■'. 180 MILES IN 48 HOURS, - By the celebrated Long-dislance Champion of the : Southern Hemisphere, " :.-'.' EDWARDS, ; Under the immediate supervision of the following : ~ influential Committee of Gentlemen : COMMITTEE: : S. Clayton, Esq. W. Burk, Esq. ■ S. Walker, Esq. A. Dunning, Esq. - A. T. Anderson, Esq. George Dowse, Esq : —. Caldwell, Esq. T. H. Dodson, EsqT J. M. Watson, Esq. James Speight, Esq. L. Leight, Esq. W. L. Philp, Esq. : The Ist BATTALION R.V. BAND f. Will play choice Operatic Selections at intervals. : RESERVED SEATS will be provided .for LADIES. i The CHAMPION will appear in chaste" and appro- - priate attire. REFRESHMENTS of every description will be ob ' tamable, and everything will be done to ensure this * • being a popular place of resort during the performance I of this extraordinary feat of physical endurance—pre- ; vious to which the grand ONE-MILE WALKING HANDICAP _- ■ : will take place, for which aU>the leading pedestrians will compete. ; Doors open at 7.45 ; Walking Handicap at 8; Edwards starts at 9.30. ADMISSION to all parts of the Hall, ONE SHILLING. , - W. BRITTEN, , . : Bja - Business Manager. OTAGO ART EXHIBITION ~ . ■ TIHE ANNUAL EXHIBITION of . WORKS by Members IS NOW OPEN at , 3 o'clock, at the. Society's Gallery, School of Art. Moray place. : Family Season Tickets .. Half a Guinea Single Admission.. .. One Shilling. ! The Society's Art Union is also open for Subscription Tickets, which may be obtained from the Members and principal Booksellers. ■-,- Tt/TRS BEAL'S EXHIBITION. = At the Dunedin Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Moray place. OPEN from 11 to 6, and Bto 10 Daily. 30d ; ACADEMY OF MUSIC, WELLINGTON. TIHIS eiegant and commodious Hall is OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT for Theatrical Representations and other purposes, for long or For terms, &c. apply to ~, . M. MONAGHAN, 14<1 Custodian Election Notices; ' TO THE BURGESSES OF HIGH WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—Having been asked by a large number of Ratepayers in your Ward to allow myself to be NOMINATED as your REPRESENTATIVE in the CITY COUNCIL, I have consented to do so, and H elected will do my best to further your interests, and the interests of the citizens generally. I am, Yours respectfully, December 17th, 1880. ™«WUa B