Amusements. Victoria Theatre
A FULL house was on Tuesday night the planning sight that greeted the eyes of the management of the above theatre as a reward for their efforts to put something on the boards…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1885
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The Balmain Life Boat Band of Hope, No. 1. to the Editor
SIR,—I have been watching, with unremitting interest the conduct and management of the above Band of Hope, for the past six months, and have arrived at the conclusion…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Town and Country Journal" Art Competition, 1885. Oll or Water Colour Pictures. £150 in Prizes
The proprietors of the JOURNAL are so satisfied with the success of their efforts to encourage colonial art and artists, and, at the sam time, secure THE BEST PICTURES POSSIBLE FOR THEIR…
Continued on Trove, page 42 →National League Concert, St. Pateick's Night
A LARGE audience gathered in the new Masonic Hall in the evening to hear the grand national ballad concert. A most exhilarating good humour prevailed amongst the audience, and enthusiasm…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Charity Concert
Our Monday evening there is to be a grand concert in the Exhibition building, Prince Alfred Park, in aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict's Conference. The best artistes have been…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Balmain Football Club Concert
An Amateur Minstrel Performance was given at the School of Arts on the 13th Inst in aid of the funds of the Balmain Football Club. The audience was a large and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dr. Hughes in the Gaiety Theatre
On Sunday night Dr. Hughes lectured to a large audience in the Gaiety Theatre on what he termed "Gospel Lies." He prefaced his remarks by saying that the [?]sal of the Bible was carried on by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Walker in the Theatre Royal. the Soudan Question. Judge Williams's New Book
On Sunday night Mr. Thomas Walker lectured to a crowded audience in the Theatre Royal on Judge Williams's recently published work, "Religion without Superstition." Before he began his lecture Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Concert in Exhibition Building
The society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict's conference, gave a concert on Monday night, in the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, in aid of funds of the society. There was a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Amusements. Concert at the Exhibition Building
A successful concert was givon at the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, last night by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict's Conference, under the patronage of Sir Patrick and Lady Jennings, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Scottish Concert
On Tuesday evening a concert of Scottish Jacobite songs was given in the Protestant Hall by a number of ladies and gentlemen who have become distinguished in our city as exponents of Scottish…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Amusements. Patriotic Fund Concert
Last night the Sydney Liedertafel, under Heir Max Vogrich, gave a concert at the Exhibition Building in aid of the Patriotic Fund, when the attendance, though not so great as on subscription…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →St. Vincent's Society Concert
On Monday the Society of St. Vincent de Paul gave a concert at the Exhibition Building, under the direction of Miss Agnes Healy, when an audience larger than probably would have been…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Amusements. Theatre Royal
"Friends," the brilliant comedy with which the London Comedy Company initiated their most successful career in Australia, was revived at the Theatre Royal last night, and pleased a very large audience…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Concert in Murrurundi
MURRURUNDI, Wednesday.—The entertainment in aid of the Patriotic Fund came off last night and| proved most successful. Miss Amy Bowe and Miss Blanchard, together with Messrs. George Gardner,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Complimentary Benefit Concert
Last night a complimentary benefit concert was given at the old Masonic Hall by Herr Kretschmann, assisted by Mr. H. R. Macloan, T.C.L., Mr. Hallewell, and lady and gentlemen amateurs, towards enabling Miss Bessie Doyle…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →News from Our Boys. A Favorable Passage. Concerts and Sports. Invalids. Aden, March 26, 3.50 p.m
The New South Wales troopship Iberia, having on board the greater part of the New South Wales contingent for the Soudan, arrived at Aden at noon. The passage was a favorable…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dance Music
She sings like one immortal, and the dances As goddess-like to her admired lays. About the time when Shakspeare wan producing the plays which are alike the wonder and glory of English…
Continued on Trove, page 690 →A Good Concert and a Good Cause
THE successful concert at the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, on Tuesday, served to bring more prominently into notice a charitable organization, which should commend itself to all…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Amusements. Cottier's People's Concerts
Cottier's People's weekly concerts continue to grow in favour with the public, and large houses are invariably attracted to the Protestant Hall. There was an immense attendance on Saturday night, many people having to be…
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