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  2. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    The Magazine of Art for September reaches us from Messrs. Cassell and Co. This issue contains several articles of interest, as well as the usual good work in the way of illustrations. Mr. M. H. Spielmann ...

    Article : 659 words
  3. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. DUNDAS.

    A meeting of the above council was held on October 23, the Mayor, Mr. J. Fullford, presiding. A letter was read from the Ryde Council, forwarding copy of a resolution passed by that body to ...

    Article : 223 words
  4. THE REV. DR. BEVAN ON THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD.

    The announcement that the Rev. Dr. Bevan, of Collins-street Independent Church, Melbourne, would preach at the Pitt-street Congregational Church attracted a large congregation to that place of worship ...

    Article : 1,668 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS. "JACK-IN-THE-BOX" AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.

    The writing of a play to suit the peculiarities of a particular performer is not a grateful task. The individual must be considered before the piece, special prominence being perforce given to the player. ...

    Article : 1,857 words
  6. GRANVILLE.

    The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held in the council-chambers on October 23. Present: The Mayor, Alderman C. Unwin (in the chair), and Aldermen Forsyth, Gee, Leggete, and Goff. Mr. ...

    Article : 233 words
  7. GAIETY THEATRE.

    A cleverer conjuror than professor W. Perron, or a more entrancing thought-reader than Miss Ada Fitzroy, who made their Sydney debut at this theatre on Saturday, have not been seen in this city; ...

    Article : 427 words
  8. KOGARAH.

    The Kogarah Council met on Monday evening, 21st instant. There were present the Mayor (Mr. J. B. Carroll), with Aldermen Herrmann, Halstead, English, Treacy, South, and Hatfield. From Messrs. J. Dawson ...

    Article : 237 words
  9. VOLUNTEER PARADES.

    Sir,—I would like to call your attention to the curious way in which our military authorities carry out their own orders. In the programme issued on the 1st instant to all the volunteers appears, under the heading ...

    Article : 172 words
  10. MUNICIPAL NOTES.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Newtown Borough Council, to be held on Tuesday evening, the 22nd instant, lapsed for the want of a quorum, there only being present the Mayor (Alderman Jolly), and ...

    Article : 58 words
  11. "KERRY" AND "OUR BOYS" AT THE CRITERION.

    The double programme given at this theatre on Saturday is, if anything, too good. "Our Boys" is quite long enough and, assuredly, of sufficient strength in itself to constitute an evening's entertainment. ...

    Article : 655 words
  12. MILITARY NOTES.

    His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to make the following appointments in the Volunteer Force, viz.:— Mr. Henry George Frazer, to be 2nd lieutenant in the ...

    Article : 257 words
  13. THE BABY SHOW.

    After four days of exhibition, the infants who had been exposed to the public gaze in the Darlinghurst Hall were permitted to return to their homes for good soon after 9 o'clock on Saturday ...

    Article : 639 words
  14. STANDARD THEATRE.

    This house was reopened on Saturday for a season, at "popular prices," by a good dramatic company. The principal piece of the evening was "The Factory Girl," in which Miss Alice Norton was the Martha ...

    Article : 44 words
  15. DANGER IN THE MILK PAIL.

    Sir,—On reading a report of the inquest recently held to inquire into the cause of death of an infant in the Waverley baby-farming case. I find some surprise was expressed at the fact that traces of soda were found in ...

    Article : 302 words
  16. NEW OPERA HOUSE.

    The change of programme by Hiscocks' London Pavilion Company at the New Opera House, on Saturday night, was greeted by a full house. The corner men were very funny, causing laughter in all parts ...

    Article : 315 words
  17. HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS. LEICHHARDT.

    The annual spring exhibition of plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables in connection with the Leichhardt Horticultural Society was held at the Town Hall, Leichhardt, on Saturday. The spacious building is ...

    Article : 190 words
  18. FEDERATION AND TARIFFS.

    Sir,—It has been asserted again and again that the tariff of New South Wales is the great barrier to the realisation of Australian federation, but this statement is one of those perversions of truth which are repeated ...

    Article : 599 words
  19. SMOKE CONCERT AT THE ART SOCIETY.

    The singularly successful exhibition in connection with the Art Society of New South Wales was brought to a close on Saturday night. The artists' smoke night was a most pleasant way of winding ...

    Article : 219 words
  20. ASHFIELD.

    The annual conversazione and flower show in connection with the Ashfield Horticultural Society were held in the Ashfield School of Arts, on Friday. The display of flowers, especially of roses, was numerous ...

    Article : 77 words
  21. THE ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS.

    Saturday's orchestral concert, instead of being given at the Darlinghurst Hall as usual, took place at Her Majesty's Theatre, the former building being engaged on that day for other purposes. The dress circle was ...

    Article : 904 words
  22. HEBREW INSCRIPTIONS.

    Sir,—In your issue of yesterday containing the address of the chairman of the Congregational Union, allusion is made to the recent inscriptions found in Jerusalem belonging to the time of the Hebrew monarchy, relating ...

    Article : 358 words
  23. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The monthly meeting of the Operative Bakers was held in the Trades Hall on Saturday night, the president, Mr. D. M'Kenzie, presiding. There was a large attendance. Four new members were elected. A ...

    Article : 188 words
  24. THE MUSIC HALLS.

    The Alhambra still holds its own, and is largely attended by those who enjoy this kind of entertainment. The feature of the night is the song, "One Hundred [?]athoms Deep," by Mr. W. Johnson. At ...

    Article : 62 words
  25. SIGNOR HAZON'S ORCHESTRA.

    Sir,—The above excellent organisation seems likely to die for lack of that nourishment of public patronage which its admirable performances warranted the management in expecting. Any suggestion of monetary ...

    Article : 187 words
  26. THE CYCLORAMA.

    The Cyclorama continues to be very popular. During the week this place of amusement was well attended, and the Battle of Gettysburg was greatly admired. ...

    Article : 26 words
  27. THE AQUARIUMS.

    The aquariums (Bondi and Coogee) retain their popularity. The fish tanks are great attractions. ...

    Article : 16 words
  28. PICNIC.

    The William-street Wesleyan Sunday School held its annual excursion at Fern Bay on Saturday. Amusements were indulged in very freely, and roving about the hills in search of wild flowers was found ...

    Article : 989 words
  29. FREIGHTS FROM NEW ZEALAND.

    Sir,—I see by a speech delivered by Mr. Dibbs at Redfern he says that produce is carried from New Zealand by steamer at 10s. per ton, and that as a comparison the freights here from Goulburn are from 12s. ...

    Article : 152 words
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  31. "HELD BY THE ENEMY" AT HER MAJESTY'S.

    On Saturday night "Held by the Enemy," an American military drama by Mr. William Gillette, was revived at Her Majesty's Theatre. It is not two years since Mr. Rignold produced the play, and it was then ...

    Article : 875 words
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