Destroying the Pictures
The desiccated atmosphere of the National Gallery in London has already produced the dreaded effect on the Ausidei Raphael, bought from the Duke of Marlborough, and…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1886
43 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 3
Concert at Muswellbrook. (From a Correspondent.)
On Wednesday night last a concert was given in the School of Arts by the pupils of St. James' Convent School. The object was of a twofold character, viz., to raise funds for the purchase of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Garden Concert at Melville House
An entertainment of somewhat unusual character was given on Friday night through the kindness of Mr.and Mrs. Cobb, at Melville House, Hunter River. It was a garden concert arranged in aid of a fund for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Clergyman on the Theatre
At St. James's Church this afternoon (says Thursday's Echo) the Rev. G. North-Ash delivered the second of his short addresses on the " Drama," which was listened to with great interest by those…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Second Sheet the Maitland Mercury. Saturday, Febraury 27, 1886. Sunday Concerts
SOME time ago we commented upon the action of a public-houee keeper at Botany, who added to the attractions of his pleasuregrounds on Sunday the performances of vocal…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Incombustible Ball Dresses
So much attention has been directed to the recent death of two sisters from burning at Stoke, that it may be well if we indicate in general terms the methods by which ball-dresses and other…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Rix's Creek Concert
THE concert in aid of Rix's Creek Cricket Club took place Friday evening last in the adjoining the works, and was attended by a large and very…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Town Band Versus Military Band. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—I notice in your report of the meeting of the H. R. A. and H. Association committee it is suggested by one gentleman to secure the band of the 4th Regiment, it being the " best in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Original Correspondence. the Town Band. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—I was sorry to see that Mr. Lee advised the employment of the band of the 4th Regiment for the Show. I am sure if he gives the matter a little more reflection he will see cause to alter his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Original Correspondence. Why Not a Ball? (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—On reading the excellent letter of Dr. Pierce in the last issue of the Mercury, I was struck by the very sensible and just tone of his reasoning, with regard to the subject of a fitting…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Original Correspondence. the Suggestion for an Aboriginal Dance. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—Your correspondent J. J., in your issue of Thursday last suggests to Lord Carrington's Reception Committee the advisability of getting up a native dance, with boomerang, spear throwing, &c.,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rix's Creek. Open-air Concert
A novelty in the way of an open-air concert took place here on the evening of Friday last, in aid of the Public School prize fund. The night, although the successor of a very cold one, was singularly warm…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Voeuis Band, Blue.j
The sporting writer in tuo: Sidney Globe says respecting Cerieannd Blue, tlio winner of tbo (Johl Cup :—-Ceriso nud Blue lias becomo n household word, not only in New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Banquet and Ball
On Friday evening a banquet and ball was tendered to the officers and deputies by the Maitland district. The proceedings commenced with a procession. The officers of the Order, deputies, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Training for a Ball
According to a New York statement the young ladies of that city go into training for a ball just as if it were a great athletic struggle they were about to enter upon. This is the course prescribed:…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Ball to Colonials in London
There is no particular reason why the Corporation of London should not entortain the representatives of India and the Colonies at the Mansion House on the occasion of the opening of the next exhibition…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Question. (In the Theatre.) ....romprons-nous, On no romprons nous pas? Le Debit Amourcux
Sweet, I have loved you so these long years past, With all the passions of my ardent youth…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scone Concert. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—In your issue of Saturday last a report appears of a concert held at Scone, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church of that town, in which an undue critique is published respecting Miss…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Original Correspondence. the Scone Concert. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—I hope you will find space in your valuable journal for a few lines anent your correspondent's report of the concert held at Scone on the 24th inst. I am not taking up the cudgels on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Original Correspondence. the Scone Concert. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—As the request contained in my letter of Tuesday's issue last, has not been complied with respecting the undue critique passed upon Miss Sheehan of Singleton, I take this opportunity of…
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