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Event title:
Entertainment given by dwarves [circus performers] combined with Garden Concert of the ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of King Wilhelm I of Prussia
Venue: Přemyslovka Garden
Event type: Popular social musical and dance events
Date: 31/05/1863 4pm
Season: Summer
Programme unspecified:
General participants:
- musical ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of Wilhelm I, King of Prussia: participating ensemble
Commentary:
An advertisement for this event published by Prager Morgenpost 31/5/1863, evidently appealing to the public’s prediliction for unusual and fantastical entertainments, announced:
Přemyslovka.
Today
First Appearance
of an
Eighteen-year old
Dwarf
as
P E P I T A.
In addition
Production
of a
17-year old Dwarf
on his
Dwarf-Horse
with the accompaniment of his jockey,
formally a dwarf.
On the Skittle Alley
Prize Bowling.
First Prize: 1 Silver Box [1 silberne Dose]
Second Prize: 1 Cylinder Clock.
Third Prize: 1 Golden Sygnet Ring.
From 4 o’clock commencing:
Garden Concert
of the
Regimental Ensemble
of the worthy Royal Infantry Regiment
King Wilhelm I.
of Prussia.
Commencing 4 o’clock. Admission 10kr.
Today
First Appearance
of an
Eighteen-year old
Dwarf
as
P E P I T A.
In addition
Production
of a
17-year old Dwarf
on his
Dwarf-Horse
with the accompaniment of his jockey,
formally a dwarf.
On the Skittle Alley
Prize Bowling.
First Prize: 1 Silver Box [1 silberne Dose]
Second Prize: 1 Cylinder Clock.
Third Prize: 1 Golden Sygnet Ring.
From 4 o’clock commencing:
Garden Concert
of the
Regimental Ensemble
of the worthy Royal Infantry Regiment
King Wilhelm I.
of Prussia.
Commencing 4 o’clock. Admission 10kr.
The individuals noted as taking parting in this event were not identified. No further details of the event were published by this newspaper. The various entertainments ranging from a circus-like performance to the attraction of a skittles competition, in addition to the musical element, were designed to appeal as social events to the contemporary public.