Dundee Music Hall programme, 1885, pages 2-3
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Programme
This programme lists a varied evening of music hall entertainment, including singers, comedians, speciality acts, and novelty performers such as the Louisiana Lilies and Merry Mac. Alongside the running order, it contains advertisements for local Dundee businesses and prints the lyrics to popular songs. Programmes like this offered audiences both a souvenir of their visit and a guide to the night’s entertainment.
Object details
- Object type
- Programme
- Production date
- - 1885
- Dimensions
- 26.2 x 41.6 cm
- Museum number
- 252(20)
Source collection
Lamb Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Transcription
Programme includes:
OVERTURE, “Ruche D’Or” – E. Bregant
BAND
Musical Director, THOS. JUKES.
Miss NELLY VIBERT,
Descriptive Vocalist
Mr JESS SMITH,
Descriptive Baritone Vocalist
BROS. COURTNEY
“THE LOUISIANA LILIES”
Chair Turn Artistes
Mr F. D. HARRIS,
Vocal Comedian
IKE QUICKMAN,
The American Siffleur
Messrs VERN & VOLT,
Eccentric Comedians and Skaters
FLO CAPEL,
Female Baritone Vocalist
MERRY MAC,
The Renowned Hibernian Entertainer
THIS PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
Programme includes lyrics to songs:
‘O’Donnell, or Where The Shamrock Grows so Green’. Written by Sterling Coyne, sung by Flo Capel
‘Oh! Those Girls’. Written and composed by Mr Jas. Rolmas, sung by Fred D. Harris.