Fremantle Lunatic Asylum Entertainment

FREMANTLE LUNATIC ASYLUM. Last Wednesday [22 Jun] , in the large dining-room attached to the females' portion of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum, the inmates of the asylum, to the number of about 80, were tendered an enjoyable concert, the items being contributed by Misses G. F. Langdon, Daphne O’Hara, M. Feltham, L. Feltham, M. Hatchett, Harken, Ruby Cameron, and O'Hara, and Messrs. W. O. Mason, Stanley E. Evans, Duncan, C. A. Pattison, Con. Glasson, and Butcher. At the conclusion of the concert the acting superintendent of the institution (Dr. J- W. Hope), on behalf of the inmates and the officials, warmly thanked Mr. W. O. Mason for having prepared the programme, and the ladies and gentlemen for having contributed towards the success achieved. Such entertainments, he said, did a huge amount of good, as they broke the monotony of the lives of those who were forced to remain within the walls of the institution. He hoped that the musical people of Fremantle would come forward at intervals and give the demented patients a treat which would brighten their existence   

FREMANTLE LUNATIC ASYLUM.-A concert was given in the presence of a large number of visitors at the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum yesterday afternoon, with
the object of affording the inmates some relaxation from the oppressiveness of their confinement. Dr. Hope, the Government medical officer, and the ladies and gentlemen who took part, are deserving of every commendation for their charitableness in having organised the entertainment for the benefit of the patients. The various items on the programme were received with every mark of pleasure by the inmates of the institution who were present. Musical selections were contributed by Misses Hatchett, Feltham, O'Hara (2), Cameron, Langdon and Harken. Mr. C. A. Pattinson was applauded for his rendering of "To err is human," and Messrs. Butcher, C. Glasson and S. Evans materially assisted in the success of the entertainment. It is the intention of the asylum authorities to give similar performances at regular intervals.