Deaf and Dumb Entertainment

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Event Deaf and Dumb Entertainment
Venue Victorian Country Tour, VIC
First Date 11 March 1902
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description “The celebration which was held in the Town-hall last night for the purpose of bringing under public notice the necessity of founding a suitable institution for the adult deaf and dumb of Victoria was in every way a pronounced success. […] Between the addresses exhibitions of the methods of deaf mute communication were given by the students. An interesting exhibition of living statuary was provided by the lady entertainers, while some lightning sketches in black and white were drawn by Mr. J. A. Jenney, and some clever manipulation of plain paper into a variety of patterns was shown by Mr. Leslie Downs. Mr. J. E. Muir recited "The Village Blacksmith" in such a way that the familiar lines could be easily followed by all. The lighter side of the entertainment was contributed by Mr. J. Patterson, who gave some illustrations of humour in the language of gesture.”
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Deaf
Further Information Source: No author. 1902. “Deaf and Dumb Entertainment.” The Argus, 12 March, page 4.
Event Status Completed
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 146250