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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1899

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 6

Boucicault's " After Dark " will be performed for the last time at the Lyceum Theatre to-night, as to-morrow a new version of "East Lynne" will b staged…

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Bannerman Benefit Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 6

A fine programme is being arranged for the concert in aid of the Bannerman Benefit Fund. Mr. Kenningham, of Williamson's Comic Opera Company, will sing, and Mr. Harry Rickards and several…

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Continental Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 6

The City Band gave an excellent performance on the Upper Reserve this evening in the presence of several thousand citizens. The rotunda on the lawn was brilliantly illuminated, and the novel…

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Concert at Rockdale

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 8

The Town-hall at Rockdale was well attended last evening, when a concert was given in aid of St. John's Men's Bible Class building fund. The programme comprised songs, recitations, tableaux, and the one-act…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre Mr. Frank Travis will appear in a second ventriloquial entertainment. This artist is especially distinguished by the…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

The Messrs. Macmahon will enter upon the farewell nights of their long management of the Lyceum Theatre by the production this evening of " East Lynne." In the new version prepared for…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

Arrangements made by Messrs. Holloway and Anderson for terminating their stay at the Theatre Royal, with a view to re-opening at the Lyceum at Easter, explain their announcement of the last…

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Social. Cricketer's Ball

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 12

The first annual ball under the auspieces of the Thornleigh Cricket Club, was held in the Thornleigh School of Arts on Friday night, and proved tin unqualified success, both from…

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Lady Jersey's Ball

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 43

Few balls have been so much enjoyed, in Oxfordshire of late as that given by Lord and Lady Jersey, of Middleton Park, on January 10. Oflate years a very beautiful ballroom has been…

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A Young Girl's Dance Dress

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 520

Of mauve chiffon over white satin, with points of lace trimming the skirt and daintily outlining the bodice…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

At Her Majesty's Theatre "The Geisha " has continued to draw crowded houses throughout the week, and the various characters of the Japanese opera are becoming quite famaliar to the regular…

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An Irish National Theatre

The Catholic Press · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 1

For some time a movement has been in hand towards the establishment of an "Irish National "Theatre," and at last success seems imminent. For (says the…

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St. Vincent's Hospital Annual Ball

The Catholic Press · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 11

A large and influential committee of ladies has been formed to secure the success of St. Vincent's Hospital Ball, which takes place at the Town Hall on Wednesday, April 5…

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98 Memorial Fund. the Kerry Dance

The Catholic Press · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 15

The Kerry dance, which took place on Thursday evening of last week, at Correy's Gardens, was pleasurable and successful. The Lady Manning had been engaged as…

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Behind the Scenes in Parliament. the '98 Commemoration. a Successful Kerry Dance

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 12

When the deputation of selectors from Hay waited upon the Ministed for Lands to ask for relief, they were told that the matter would be legislated for next session, and in the meanwhile On Thursday last the Ladies' '98 Memorial Com-mittee' carried out a "Kerry Dance" at Athol Gardens. The steamer Lady Manning made two trips, and about 400 persons were in attendance…

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London Ladies' Letter. Hats and Dresses. A Juvenile Ball. LONDON, January 28

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

NOWADAYS, no one is old. Those over whose heads have passed some eighty…

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Concert and Fruit Soiree

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was spent among the Wesleyan folk at St. Marys on Saturday night last, the occasion being a concert and fruit soiree to celebrate the anniversary…

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Lantern Lecture and Concert at Waverley

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 12

Stratton's Hall, Waverley, was crowded to overflowing on Monday night, when Mr. John Sheehy gave a "lantern lecture" in aid of the '98 Memorial Fund. Mr. T. J. M'Cabe occupied the chair, and…

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Benefit Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

A fairly-attended concert was held in the Parramatta Town Hall on Thursday evening for the benefit of Mr. H. Orr, whose premises were recently destroyed by fire. A good programme was…

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Town Hall Popular Concerts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

At the Town Hall Popular Concert to-night Mr. Philip Newbury will present an excellent programme, as Mme. Emily Spade will render "Bel Raggio" and "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," besides joining…

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