Here is a selection of entry tickets to events held at the Launceston Mechanics' Institute.
The first is of particular historical significance as it marks the initial public appearance in Tasmania of Frederick Matthias Alexander (born at Wynyard, Tas in 1869) following his move to Melbourne in 1889. The subsequent career of F M as the originator and teacher of the Alexander Technique in England and the United States was followed with great interest by Tasmanians.
Alexander's recital was previewed by the Launceston Examiner as follows;
ELOCUTIONARY ENTERTAINMENT. - Mr F. M. Alexander, an
elocutionist who comes to us with good testimonials from Melbourne, will make
his initial bow to a Launceston audience at the Mechanics' Institute on
Thursday evening. The entertainment will be given under the auspices of the
Mechanics' Institute committee, and as an interest in the very necessary but
lamentably neglected art of voice culture has been aroused in our midst of
late, there should be a satisfactory attendance. Mr Alexander was a pupil of Mr
Hill, and carried off first prize in a recent elocutionary competition in
Melbourne. His tutor is a son of the late Mr T. H. Hill, author of that
well-known work "Hill's Oratorical Trainer," and probably the best
teacher of elocution we have had in Australia. On Thursday evening Mr Alexander
will present to his audience the choicest selections from his extensive
repertoire, the majority of the items being new to Launcestonians. He will be
assisted by several of our best known musicians, and altogether an enjoyable
programme may be looked forward to. The press notices Mr Alexander has received
from the Melbourne papers are most favourable. Should sufficient inducement
offer the probabilities are that he will make a sojourn in this city.
(Launceston Examiner, 7 May 1894, p5)
A SELECTION OF OTHER EVENTS HELD AT THE INSTITUTE
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