Theatre Royal (Wellington, New Zealand): Lyster's Royal Italian & English Opera, under the patronage of His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, K.C.M.G, and the Hon Lady Robinson .. this evening (Thursday) 26th Feb .. Donizetti's grand opera La Favorita. Friday even, Flier programme is an arrangement of text, some ornate, with a simple decorative border. Various personnel are named: Mr W S Lyster (director), Mr George Musgrove (acting manager), Signor Alberto Zelman (musical director and conductor), Mr Arthur Howell (stage manager). Performers were: Mr G Verdi, Signor Leandro Coy, Mr C H Templeton, Mr G A Johnson, Miss Bessie Royal, Signora Margherita Venosta