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The Union magic lantern exhibition. : At [blank] Scene in the Great Rebellion The first act of treason. The insult to our flag. Fort Sumpter [sic]. Rebel encampment. Rebel fleet off Fort Pickens. The rip raps. Munson's Hill. Union pickets. ... Also a larg

Grand exhibition and lecture of chromatropical, phantasmagorical and dioramic views! : Consisting of the following: a series of splendid views illustrating some of the principal events of the present war consisting of battles, portraits, vessels of war, c

Assembly Building, Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Third week! Southern Rebellion and Russian war! : Two exhibitions combined! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15. Also, Wednesday & Saturday afternoons, at 3 o

Grand panoramic scenery! : Comprising a series of splendid views! illustrating many of the principal events of the present great Rebellion! consisting of battles on land & sea, forts, vessels of war, &c. ... Astronomy Moveable astronomical diagrams of the

Abel & Leyland's stereopticon : A new series of these grand and intellectual entertainments, which surpass anything hitherto presented to the public, will be given, commencing Monday evening, Feb. 4th, and continue for two weeks only. The stereopticon is

P.T. Barnum's Museum of Living Wonders! : will be opened for two weeks, commencing Monday, Dec. 23d, in the spacious hall fitted up expressly for the better inspection of these marvels of animated nature, on the first floor, and in this eligible location,

Barnum's Living Wonders at the Assembly Buildings, : corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets, every day and evening, commencing Tuesday, March 12, '61. Open from 10 o'clock, A.M., till 1, P.M.; from 2 till 5, and from half-past six till half-past 9 o'clock,

Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions! : Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion t

Assembly Buildings Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Grand entertainment! and a premium for seeing it! : Return of the wonderful stereopticon commencing Monday, April 27, 1863. A new feature each evening, will be presented to the audience, gratis, a number of b

Waugh's magnificent paintings of Italia together with scenes in the American war: : Monday, November 11th, '61 and every evening during the week. Part first. Italia ... Part Second. American war ... Adults, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'c

Abel & Leyland's stereopticon : in the large room of the Assembly Buildings southwest corner Tenth and Chestnut streets. Open every evening commencing at 8 o'clock, and every afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Stereoscopic pictures from nature, represent

Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds : will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Chil

Last week but one, of Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds : who will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afte

A Grand curiosity exhibition! : to be seen at all hours, on the left as you pass out, consisting of the great living What is it? or, man monkey, from Barnum's Museum, New York; the monster emperor boa constrictor! 30 feet in length, 30 inches in circumfer

Christmas entertainment of the 28th Regiment, Penna. Vol's. (Col. John W. Geary,) : at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. Stage manager, Lieut. Thos. H. Elliott. Acting do. Lieut. Gilbert L. Parker. Leader of orchestra, Lieut. J.G. Warwick. Ethiopian direc

Stereoscopian! A new and wonderful apparatus. : The greatest art wonder of the times Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! and magnificent dissolving views! will be exhibited at [blank] [blank] on [blank] Those who wish to enjoy magnificent representations of r

Repetition of volunteer concert, / by Zane St. Grammar School, American Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets, Thursday evening, May 23rd, 1861. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 7 o'clock precisely. Conductor, Professor John Bower. Pianist, Pr

Grand leaping feat! : Professor Parsloe, makes his second daring leap! from the Girard Avenue Bridge, a distance of 60 feet, into the River Schuylkill! at half-past 4 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, July 31st, 1861.

Sanford's Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. : S.S. Sanford, proprietor Cool White, stage manager Monday eve'ng, Decem'r 30th, '61. Crowded houses. Second week of the great Christmas pantomime! Introducing all the principal features of the Rebel

We persevere to save. : A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section

Select readings by Mr. Jas. E. Murdoch : who has been engaged at the request of many of our citizens. Saturday evening, March 8th. Programme. ... Admission, 50 and 25 cents Seats may be secured, without extra charge, on Friday and Saturday, at the Academy

Theatre. Court-House Hall, Winchester. Fun! Fun! Fun! : Saturday night, June 28, will be presented the comedy entitled The stagestruck barber! ... The whole to conclude with the farce in one act called A loan of a lover. ... The management take great plea

The Wabash Minstrels will give their third entertainment on board the U.S. Flagship Wabash, : on Friday evening, July 4th, 1862, Port Royal Harbor, S.C. H.R. Bogart stage manager. D. Herlihy musical director. Programme. Part I. ... Intermission of 10 minu

"We study to please." : First appearance of the Frank Moran Minstrels! at the Masonic Hall Manayunk, on Monday evening, April 6, '62 ... Handy Andy, ... He would be a speaker ... The contraband trip, ... The discharged volunteer, ... The jaw bone festival

Chestnut Street Lyceum : 620 Chestnut Street. Lessee and proprietor, C.P. Rose Treasurer W.A. Campbell Stage manager Ed. Preble Leader of orchestra W.T. Davis Property man J.P. Edwards Superintendent of gas G.W. York Immense success! Crowded houses nightl

Melodeon 421 Callowhill Street. : W. Butler, sole proprietor Mons. La Thorne, stage manager Will open for the season, on Wednesday evening, April 30, 1862. With the largest and most versatile company ever combined within the walls of any theatre in the wo

Wit, humor & sentiment Fun for the million! Grand musical soiree! : Immediately after the performance of the Great Show is concluded, there will be a grand Ethiopian performance in this canvas by a full band of serenaders, who will appear in a great varie

Last week of P.T. Barnum's Museum of Living Wonders! : To be seen at all hours from 9, A.M. to 10, P.M. 1009 Chestnut St. Convenient of access for the masses. Eligible location for all classes. On first floor for family parties. The monster living black s

Prof. Tyler's stereopticon views of the great Southern Rebellion! : will be exhibited in [blank] on [blank] The entertainment will commence with revolving views of welcome Col. Wilson's Zouaves taking the oath to march through Baltimore. Col. Ellsworth re

Grand magic lantern! and musical entertainment! : will be given at [blank] on [blank] evening, at [blank] Programme. Part first. Views of the war! ... to conclude with comic songs and music / John Main, proprietor Mr. [blank] traveling agent

The Stereopticon of the American Civil War : truthfully portraying the exciting events of the times Illustrating, in life like colors, the fearful scenes of blood and carnage! the heroic courage of our devoted soldiers: and the bravery and heroism of our

Another grand combination. Unprecedented novelty : Third week of the great Shaksperean comedy and pageant with its magnificent pictures and gorgeous last scene, which is acknowledged by both the press and the public to exceed in perfectness and beauty any

A Grand concert! of vocal and insturmental music, : to be held at the Assembly Buildings for the benefit of the widow of the late Prof. John A. Janke on which occasion a number of ladies and gentlemen will appear, all having in the kindest manner voluntee

Third entertainment of the Geary Thespian Corps, of the 28th Regiment, Penn, Vol's, (Col. John W. Geary,) : at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. on the evening of January 21st, 1862, at six o'clock. ... The drama, in two acts, of The last man, or The mise

The fourth entertainment of the Geary Thespian Corps, of the 28th Regiment, Penn'a Vol's, (Col. John W. Geary,) : will be given in commemoration of Washington's birth-day, at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. on Saturday evening, February 22, 1862, (or if

Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts. : Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination company The most versatile company in the Union! The greatest amount of real fun! No humbug!! No puffing!!! Every member of this company an artist!

Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts. : Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination of talent. Great applause! Full houses! No humbug! No puffery! The people's favorite resort! The best company in the city! The two great and popular

Canterbury Music Hall North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. Open every night. : Robert Gardiner, proprietor ... Excelsior company. The following array of talent will appear every evening in their respective roles: First appearance of Miss Annie

Chestnut Street Lyceum! : (Late Jones' Hotel,) 620 Chestnut St., between Sixth and Seventh. Manager Robert Edwards Director of amusements Frank Whittaker Notice--In catering for the amusement of the public, the manager deems it prudent to alter the prices

The great Canterbury Hall! Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, (late New Grotto.) : Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner, proprietors Theodore Boettger, musical director Still triumphant! The field our own! Glorious success of the star company equaled by few

To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! : Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite. And perform a

To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! : Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite, and performs

Letters given to Capt. Williams after having witnessed his South Sea whaling voyage! : Most of which were given without solitication.

Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels in their chaste and varied entertainment : plantation scenes, original jokes and bon mots laughable burlesques! Fancy dances and beautiful music! Pronounced by the press and public to be the best band of minstrels in the wo

Eleventh St. Opera House: (late Sanford's,) : Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. Triumphant success of Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels. The star troupe of the world. Frank Moran, the great original comedian. J.L. Carncross, the unrivalled balladist. E.F. Dixe

Grand benefit in behalf of the Volunteers' Refreshment Saloons : Dr. S.M. Landis respectfully informs his friends, and the public generally, that he has volunteered to give a few brief recitations, and repeat his popular lecture (which he has delivered se

Cremona Concert Hall late Union Hall. Opening night Wednesday eve'ng, Dec. 9th, 1863. : Look! at the array of talent. Mr. Tom Hague the great champion clog dancer. Mr Charles E. Dobson the master banjoist of the world Mr. Dick Thompson, the eccentric come

Just from the seat of war : Lecture lecture Josephus Cheaney, the temperance boy, of Kentucky who served his country in the capacity of a soldier, in the 68th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers until, while doing duty, he received an injury which unfitted

Melodeon Hall--Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, 1863. : Readings by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Club, for the benefit of the Sanitary Fair. The distinguished pianist Miss Eugenie de Roode has kindly consented to appear on the occasion. ... Reading to begin at hal

Do not forget to go and hear J.E. Murdoch's great patriotic address! : For the benefit of the sick & wounded soldiers and their families, Thursday eve'ng, Aug. 13 at the Academy of Music!

The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director William Heck, business agent Andrew Enochs, ticket agen

The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent, William Early, officer ...

The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Bill Yboyd [sic], stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent William Early, office

Grand complimentary benefit to Jos. Lindsay and Corp. R.L. Sanford : Joseph Lindsay was formerly a member of Baxter's Fire Zouaves, 72d Regiment, P.V., and was severely wounded at the Battle of Savage Station. Corp. R.L. Sanford was formerly a member of t

Come one! Come all! to the Washington Hall : corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., to the grand complimentary concert! to be given to Chas. Eckstein and John M'Clure on Thursday evening, March 26, 1863 The following named ladies and gentlemen have kind

Grand concert for the benefit of George S. Morfeit, : to be given at the Girard Hall, S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue, Wednesday eve'ng, March 11, '63 by the Continental Minstrels consisting of the following named persons: A. Jones, P. Williamson,

Fun! Fun! Come one come all--Give us a call. : First grand complimentary concert for the benefit of the Wildey Assembly to be given at Herman Hall, Coates Street, above Second, on Wednesday evening, June 17th, 1863, on which occasion Jackson & Jones' Ethi

Grand complimentary concert to Messrs. Chambers & Neel by their friends, : on Monday eve'ng, August 3, 1863, for which occasion they have engaged Sanford & Hamilton's Minstrels ... Programme. ... The haunted house! ... The performance will conclude with T

Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! : Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of disti

Star troupe. : Duer & Fox's Minstrels! will give a grand concert, under a pavilion capable of holding several hundred people, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in th