Appalling Pictures
A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Herald who some time ago visited Siberia, somehow obtained permission to visit some of the prisons for political offenders, and some of…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1890
18 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers
Chapter Xxxi.—the Duchess' Ball
GEOFFREY reached town a little before eleven o'clock that night—a haunted man—haunted for life by a vision of that face still lovely in death, floating alone upon the mighty deep, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Gaiety Theatre
ON Saturday last a large audience witnessed the initial performance of "The Land of the Living," a drama by Frank Hervey, Diamonds, drugs, infernal machines, and handcuffs chase each other…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Halli-Neruda Concerts
THE anticipations of the musical public of Sydney, having risen to an almost unprecedented height after the first of the above concerts, have received a temporary check through the inability of Lady…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Hospital Ball
THE third annual ball in aid af the Hospital funds was held in Mr. Chapman's Rink on Friday evening, and was most successful. There must have been close on 200 persons present, including a…
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THE ball held at the Criterion Hall on Tuesday evening, in aid of the Church of England Organ fund, was a marked success. There was an attendance of about 150, both sexes being well…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Theatre Royal
THE opening of the opera season at the Royal took place on Saturday last, and was of such a nature as to justify the most sanguine anticipations of the management as to its success. The story is rather…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Plain and Fancy Dress Ball
UNDER the auspices of the Altar Society of the R.C. Church (aasisted by the children of Mary) a plain and fancy drees ball was held in the Schoolroom on Thursday evening. The promoters must…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letters to the Editor. THE Editor does not hold himself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. The Recent Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at the Criterion Hall
SIR.—In your issue of the 9th instant, in your comments upon the above entertainment. I notice one or two statements which would lead one to infer that you had been misinformed as to some…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ball at Southgate
THE ball at Southgate on Tuesday evening in aid of the Alumny Creek Church of England organ fund was a success, and a credit to the promoters. There was a large attendance, including a number…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letter to the Editor. THE Editor does not hold himself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. The Recent Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, or Social, at the Criterion Hall
SIR.—As I'do not propose to enter upon a mudslinging contest with your correspondents "Pro Lady Macbeth," and " A lover of manly conduct," or any other would-be champions of the fair sex…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Social Entertainment. Cantata and May Pole Dance
ON Wednesday evening one of the most successful entertainments of its kind was held in the School of Arts, South Grafton. The room was decorated with evergreens and bannerettes. After the…
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ON Saturday evening the pupils of the Gerrymberryn Public school, assisted by a few adults, gave a concert, to raise funds for the purchase of school prizes. The school room was decorated with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Concert at Woolgoolga. [From Corinda Correspondent]
A VERY successful concert was given at the building of the new police station in this place on Friday evening. The room, which as a spacious one, was filled to such an extent…
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A CONCERT in aid of the prize f nnd of the Ramornie Public School was held on Friday evening. The audience waa n lnrge and appreciative one; Mr. White, of the Ruraornio works, presiding…
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IN point of attendance the concert held in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the recently formed Caledonian Society, was one of the most successful held in Grafton…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Attempted Suicide in the Theatre Royal. A Tragedy in Real Life
CONSIDERABLE excitement was occasioned at the Theatre Royal during the performance of " Hero and Leander " by an attempt at suicide on the part of John Payne, one of the crew of H.M.S Orlando…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Entertainment at the Theatre
THE vocal and dramatic performance on Thursday evening failed to attract a large attendance, but despite, this drawback the performers acquitted themselves very creditably. The instrumental…
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