Fremantle Lunatic Asylum Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE LUNATIC ASYLUM. Last Wednesday [21 Sep] the inmates of the Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, were entertained at a performance given by Messrs. Farmer and Imray's amateur company. The first part consisted of songs, ballads, choruses, negro sketches and jokes, which were highly appreciated by the audience. The performance concluded with a series of splendid dissolving views shown by Mr. Farmer. The pictures were twelve feet in diameter, and finer views have never been exhibited in the colony. The comic slides and startling effects produced seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by the patients. At the conclusion Dr. Barnett highly complimented Messrs. Farmer & Imray and their company, and stated that it was the second time these gentlemen had gratuitously given their valuable services in arranging an entertainment for the delectation, of the inmates of the Asylum.

MESSES. Farmer & Iraray's Minstrel Troupe gave an entertainment at the Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, on Wednesday evening, to the inmates. The programme was composed of songs, nigger jokes, and other pleasantries pertaining to Christy Minstrel performances, and was evidently keenly relished by the inmates. At the conclusion of the programme, Dr. Barnett thanked the performers for their entertainment, and said be hoped it would not be the last time he would have the pleasure of witnessing their successful efforts to amuse the inmates of the Asylum.