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Title: Horticultural Hall. By special request! 3 nights longer! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10 & 11, prices reduced! Admission, 20 cents or 8 tickets for $1.00. Williams South Sea whaling voyage. ... Remember--tickets are only 20 cents Eight tickets, one dollar Remember Wednesday afternoon. Evening--doors open at 7--commence at 7 3/4. Aftern&on [sic]--doors open at 2--commence at 3
Description: Edward C. Williams's Life in the South Seas was first published in 1860, and reprinted in 1862., Feb. 9 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Williams, E. C., Capt
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Williams (27)5761.F.58b (McAllister)

Title: "All on board for the South Pacific!" Capt. Williams takes great pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Poughkeepsie, that his unique and thrilling entertainment of a South Sea whaling voyage! will open at Pine's Hall, on Monday evening, Sept'r 7th, 1863, and continue every evening for one week, and on Wednesday and Saturday, in the afternoon, For the past three years, since Capt. Williams first began to entertain the citizens of New York, Philadelphia, Boston & Baltimore ... 8000 feet of painted canvas! ... The paintings were executed by that exceedingly popular scenic artist, Samuel L. Culbert, ... Admission, 15 cents. Package of 5 tickets, 50 cents Evening entertainment commences quarter-before 8 o'clock. Afternoon, at 3 o'clock
Description: Edward C. Williams's Life in the South Seas was first published in 1860, and reprinted in 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Williams, E. C., Capt
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Williams (25)5761.F.96b (McAllister)

Title: Miss Kathleen O'Neil's novelty, drawing-room and pantomimic troupe! Prof. Eugene Thiodon, leader of orchestra Programme. ... The Irish girl's drawing-room entertainment in which Miss Kathleen O'Neil will perform the stage-struck servant girl, and sing her great original song of No Irish need apply. French dancing master! ... Afterwards will be presented the laughable Irish sketch, The flowers of the forest! in which Miss Kathleen O'Neil will sing "Oh steer my bark to Erin's isle," "The jug o' punch," and dance an Irish jig. ... To conclude with the laughable, comic and interesting pantomime, The statue blanc!
Description: The company includes: Fanny Archer, W.H. Bartholomew, A. Lenton, J.S. Maffitt, La Petite Heloise, Ida Ross, and W.A. Ward., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Kathleen O'Neil's Troupe
Date: [ca. 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Kathleen (28)5761.F.31b (McAllister)

Title: Brandt's Hall Miss Kathleen O'Neil, proprietress J.S. Maffitt stage manager Mons. Eugene Thiodon leader of orchestra J.W. Holden business manager Dick O'Neil treasurer Miss Kathleen O'Neil's grand drawing-room entertainment pantomimic and novelty troupe! This evening, Miss Kathleen O'Neil the world-renowned original Irish comedienne and vocalist, from the principal European and American theatres, in three great acts! Including a laughable Irish sketch, The flowers of the forest in which she will sing "Oh, steer my bark to Erin's isle," "The jug o' punch," and dance an Irish jig Miss Ida Ross, ... Miss Fanny Archer ... La Petite Heloise ... Jas. S. Maffitt, W.H. Bartholomew, and W.A. Ward, the three greatest pantomimes in the world! ... Mr. A. Lenton, Prof. Eugene Thiodon, Prof. A. Schultz, Prof. C. Graham, Prof. H. Hoffman Admission, 15 cents
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.6 x 20.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Kathleen O'Neil's Troupe
Date: [ca. 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Kathleen (27)5761.F.2b (McAllister)

Title: 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, excelled by none. Wray's great feat of aerial suspension ... Continued furore to see Louisa Payne, the best vocalist in the city. Harry Enochs and Johnny Wild in new comicalities. Another new programme: ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Grand matinee for ladies and children on Saturday, March 15th, at 2 o'clock, P.M. Admission. Parterre, 15 cents. Family circle, 10 cents Private boxes, two dollars. Single seats, fifty cents Grand balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, previous to commencing
Description: March 15 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Other members of the company include: Mary Florence, Johnny Kelchner, Ada Payne, and Ed. Wray., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.16b (McAllister)

Title: Horticultural Hall West Chester, Pa. Friday and Saturday eve'ngs, Oct. 2d and 3d, 1863 and Saturday afternoon Tom Thumb and wife outdone by Commodore Foote & sister who have been received with unbounded satisfaction by the clergy, press and public, throughout the western states and South America. Ellinger & Newcomb's great moral exhibition! in conjunction with C. Lavallee's parlor opera! having completed the most successful three weeks' engagement ever played in Baltimore, will open as above this mammoth double entertainment for one night only ... Entire change of programme each performance. Grand select matinee, Saturday afternoon, for the especial aceommodation [sic] of ladies and children. Children, under 12 years, to afternoon concerts, 15 cents Tickets, 25 cents Doors open at 2 and 7 o'clock. Concert begins at 3 and 8
Description: Performers include: Miss M.C. Ellinger, William Ellinger, W.B. Harrison, Joseph Huntler (Colonel Small), J.H. Murphy, Charles Nestel (Commodore Foote), Eliza Nestel, Willie D. Nestel, and J.D. Newcomb., Library Company copy cropped at foot, probably removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ellinger & Newcomb
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Ellinger (25)5761.F.101a (McAllister)

Title: Gerhert's Hall Centre Square Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society of Whitpain Township, Montgomery Co., by Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds on Friday afternoon & evening, April 24th, at the above mamed [sic] hall. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: April 24 fell on a Friday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (27)5761.F.55a (McAllister)

Title: Coatesville Hall, Coatesville 1 afternoon & evening only. Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 1st, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon performances commence 3 o'clock; evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.76a (McAllister)

Title: At the Court House, Media 1 afternoon & evening only. Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Thursday, June 4, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon performances commence 3 o'clock; evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: Library Company copy cropped at foot, removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.77b (McAllister)

Title: Gearhart's Hotel Centre Square Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 22d, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon performances commence at 3 o'clock. Evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.83b (McAllister)

Title: Temperance Hall Ladies' General Aid Association of Trenton, for Sick and Wounded Soldiers Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday & Tuesday, June 29 and 30, '63 afternoons & evenings. Afternoon performances commence at 3 o'clock. Evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.85a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall! Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz will give his entertainments at the above place, on Tuesday afternoon & evening, Jan. 24, '64 Doors open at 2 1/2 and 6 1/2 o'clock. Performance commences at 3 and 7. The proceeds to aid the Washington Ambulance Fund. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of 6 dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be pruchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instructions given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.119a (McAllister)

Title: American Mechanics' Hall N.E. corner of Fourth and George Sts A grand entertainment! for the benefit of Relief Council No. 47, O. of U.A.M. Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds, will give a grand performance on Tuesday evening, March 1, 1864 Doors open at 7 o'clock; to commence at half-past 7. Children take your parents to see Blitz. Parents take your children to see Blitz and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Tickets for sale here
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.132b (McAllister)

Title: Hall of the Spring Garden Institute March 5th, afternoon and evening, evening, at half-past 7 o'clock; afternoon at 3. Sig. Blitz will give entertainments, as above, for the benefit of the Girls' Grammar School Fifteenth Ward. Admission--Adults, 25 cents. Children, 13 cents Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (27)5761.F.124b (McAllister)

Title: Sign'r Blitz's entertainments, at the hall, Kennett Square for the benefit of the Kennett Aid Society Thursday afternoon & evening, March 10, at 3 and 7 1/2 o'clock. Children take your parents to see Blitz. Parents take your children to see Blitz and his learned canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children 15 cents
Description: March 10 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.69 (McAllister)

Title: Unionville Hall one afternoon and evening! Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Friday afternoon and evening, April 8th, 1864, commencing at 3 and half-past 7 o'clock. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Lessons given in ventriloquism. Family amusements for sale. Also, A history of ventriloquism, with instructions and anecdotes price 15 cents. For sale at the door. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description: Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.6a (McAllister)

Title: Robert Raikes' School House Sixth Street, above Carpenter. Benefit of the Bounty Fund of the 2d Ward Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Thursday afternoon and evening, April 14th, 1864 commencing at 3 and quarter of 8 o'clock. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Lessons given in ventriloquism. Family amusements for sale. Also, A history of ventriloquism, with instructions and anecdotes price 15 cents. For sale at the door. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.15a (McAllister)

Title: Lecture "Our glorious country, the United States, foretold in the Holy Scriptures," clearly delinieated, described & located
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Strowbridge, Prof
Date: 1863
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Strow (28)5761.F.9b (McAllister)

Title: 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 feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of his most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof, the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (25)5761.F.19b (McAllister)

Title: 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 a new feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of the most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (28)5761.F.16a (McAllister)

Title: If u want 2 c the [elephant] and see the Wizard of the East! The great jongleur, ventriloquist, &c. 100 beautiful presents!! given away--free of charge. Admission to entertainments, 25 cents
Description: A picture of an elephant appears in the title., Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Library Company copy is printed with, and intended to be detached from: Keep your [eye] open!; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.47a (McAllister)

Title: The last night! Wizard of the East! Splendid photograph album for the prettiest lady, and a tin cup for the ugliest man besides 100 presents! ... Admission 25 cents
Description: Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Library Company copy is printed with, and intended to be detached from: To-night! Wizard of the East!; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.47b (McAllister)

Title: To-night! Odd Fellows' Hall. Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.102 (McAllister)

Title: To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 100 100 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic! ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Every purchaser of an admission ticket will be presented with a gift ticket. The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.48a (McAllister)

Title: To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.48b (McAllister)

Title: To-night! Wizard of the East! At [blank] Hall Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.46b (McAllister)

Title: Institute Hall Wilmington Monday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 21st and 23d. [sic] Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Jan. 21 fell on a Saturday and Jan. 23 on a Monday in 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wizard (27)5761.F.67a (McAllister)

Title: Grand entertainment of necromancy and spiritual manifestations on Thursday eve'ng, Dec. 15, '64 Introduction.--Violin solo, Mast. Jas. P. Murphy The programme to be presented, will embrace the several elements of magic, mystery and mirth! Introducing the most wonderful feats of ancient and modern magicians, without the aid of dazzling apparatus, to bewilder the eye of the spectator. ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 10 cents The performance to commence at 8. precisely. There will be no performance in the afternoon
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.72a (McAllister)

Title: Stereopticon Operator E.B. Merchants Lecturer E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Manager John Toy This beautiful intellectual entertainment, which surpasses anything hitherto presented to the citizens of West Chester, will be given at Horticultural Hall, on Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, January 9th, 10th and 12th, 1863. Afternoon entertainment on Saturday, 10th inst., commencing at 3 o'clock, for the accommodation of families and schools. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus--which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 400 square feet of illuminated canvas ... At each entertainment, will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery, ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers in a voyage around the world Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes and statesmen! ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 13 cts. Doors open at 7, to commence at 7 1/2. Doors open in the afternoon at 2, to commence at 3 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.32b (McAllister)

Title: Variety is the spice of life! Go and see Pettit! the Wizard, pupil of the world-renowed Mons. Adriant. Also, the wonderful mute, Mr. Frank de Farris They will give a grand entertainment: at [blank] on [blank] eve'g, [blank] 1864 Mr. de Farris! lost his speech by a fall from a horse, while performing in the circus. He can put all his joints out of place ... can put his hands behind his back and take a piece of money off of his feet with his mouth. He will also swallow a steel sword! 23 inches long. Pettit's exhibition will consist of magic the most wonderful ever witnessed. The following is a selection, from over one thousand feats! as performed by Blitz, Wyman, Adriant, and others of the profession. Come and you will be beautifully deceived. ... Admittance, 20 cents Children, under 12 years, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock--to commence at 8. Front seats for ladies
Description: Printed area, including the ornamental border, measures 73.9 x 22.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pettit the Wizard
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.110 (McAllister)

Title: Ho! For fun! The wizard, Pettit will give an exhibition at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] '64 Mothers, take your children. Children, take your parents and all of you go see Pettit, the magician
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pettit the Wizard
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.112a (McAllister)

Title: Fun! Fun! Fun! The Soldiers' Ethiopian Troupe! Will be at [blank] on [blank] eve'ng [blank] '64 This troupe is composed entirely of wounded soldiers! Now is the time to serve your country's defenders. Admission, 25 cents Tickets to be had at the door. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Soldiers' Ethiopian Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Soldiers (28)5761.F.35 (McAllister)

Title: Grand concert! At [blank] on the evening of [blank] the [blank] 1864. Programme. ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open half-past 6 o'clock. Concert half-past 7
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 23.9 x 11.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (25)5761.F.110a (McAllister)

Title: Lyceum Hall Grand concert in aid of the Sanitary Relief Fund by the Misses Duranci! on Monday and Tuesday evenings, May 16th and 17th Change of programme Tuesday eve'ng Miss E. Duranci, Miss Naomi Duranci, Miss Fredonia Duranci. ... Tickets of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 oclock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: May 16 fell on a Monday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.19 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duranci, E.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Duranci (27)5761.F.72b (McAllister)

Title: City Hall! Grand concert in aid of the Sanitary Relief Fund by the Misses Duranci on Thursday and Friday evenings, May 12th and 13th Change of programme Friday evening Miss E. Duranci, Miss Naomi Duranci, Miss Fredonia Duranci. Prof. Theo. Boettger, pianist ... Tickets of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 oclock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: May 12 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.9 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duranci, E.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Duranci (27)5761.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: Institute Hall. Grand concert by the Duranci sisters! Monday evening, March 16th, 1863 Miss E. Duranci, Miss F. Duranci, Miss N. Duranci assisted by Mr. G. Greith, pianist ... Doors open at 7 oclock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 33.0 x 10.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duranci, E.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Duranci (25)5761.F.51a (McAllister)

Title: Brooklyn Academy of Music Lessee, Miss Laura Keene Second and last night of Miss Laura Keene! and her Comedy Combination. A new and splendid play Speciality.--Every visitor attending the performance at the academy, this evening, will be presented with a perfumed programme of Phalon's night-blooming ceres. This Wednesday evening, April 13th, 1864 will be performed the new and thrillingly effective Irish drama, written for Miss Laura Keene, and performed at her theatre, in New York, with the most brilliant success, entitled The wives of Ireland or, The foster brother ... To conclude with the glorious comedietta of The Smiths and the Browns! ... Prices of admission. Dress circle and parquet, 50 cts. Reserved seats, 75c. Family circle, 25c
Description: The casts include: Mr. Arthur, Mr. Bilby, Mr. Boyd, John Dyott, Laura Keene, Milnes Levick, Mr. Page, Charles Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Rea, W.H. Stevens, and Mrs. Tyrril., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.5 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Laura Keene's Comedy Combination
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Laura (26)5761.F.8a (McAllister)

Title: Brooklyn Academy of Music Lessee, Miss Laura Keene Opening night of Miss Laura Keene! and her Comedy Combination. Miss Laura Keene respectfully announces to the citizens of Brooklyn that she will give 2 grand performances Speciality.--Every visitor attending the performance at the academy, this evening, will be presented with a perfumed programme of Phalon's night-blooming ceres. This Monday evening, April 11th, 1864, the performance will commence with the beautiful domestic drama of Rachel the reaper dramatized expressly for Miss Keene by Chas. Reade, Esq., from the celebrated novel of Clouds and sunshine! ... To conclude with Cherry's celebrated comedy of The soldier's daughter! ... Wednesday night, April 13th, positively last night of Miss Laura Keene when will be produced a new thrilling drama, entitled The wives of Ireland, or The foster brother as performed by her in Washington, Philadelphia, and the principal cities of the West, during her late tour, with the most enthusiastic and brilliant success. Prices of admission. Dress circle and parquet, 50 cts. Reserved seats, 75c. Family circle, 25c. Box office open on Saturday morning for the sale of reserved seats
Description: The casts include: John Dyott, Laura Keene, Milnes Levick, Charles Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Rea, and Mrs. Tyrril., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.2 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Laura Keene's Comedy Combination
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Laura (26)5761.F.7a (McAllister)

Title: The Western world! A series of panoramic paintings of rare artistic merit The proprietors, well aware of the fact that the country is flooded with miserable daubs called by courtesy "panoramas," feel some reluctance in bringing the real merits of the Western world before the public in any other manner than by direct exhibition, ... Will be exhibited at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 ... Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! The proprietors will, this evening, distribute a large number of gifts, consisting of watches, plated ware, jewelry, &c., &c. The cost of these articles, procured through the regular channels of trade, would be from fifty to one hundred dollars. Tickets, 25 cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock, panorama to commence moving at a quarter before 8
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 64.4 x 21.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Western (25)5761.F.27a (McAllister)

Title: Repetition of volunteer concert
Description: Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 24.2 x 11.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Zane Street Grammar School (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Zane (25)5761.F.16b (McAllister)

Title: Grand concert in aid of the Germantown Field-Hospital Association, and the School Lane Sewing Circle at Langstroth's Hall, Germantown, on Monday evening, December 12th, 1864. Carl Wolfsohn, accompanist. M.F. Aledo, leader of instrumental septette. ... Music will commence at 7 1/2 o'clock. The grand piano used at this concert, is from the celebrated factory of Steinway and Son, and furnished by Blasius Bros. No. 1006 Chestnut Street
Description: Printed in blue; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 16.0 x 10.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.69b (McAllister)

Title: Grand concert to be given by G.B. Agin and L. Myers, at Washington Hall N.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on Thursday evening, May 7th, 1863, on which occasion, the following array of talent will appear: F.A. Oliver, E. Davis, Wm. Myers, Wm. Stewart, L. Myers, C. Schaffer, George B. Agin, also the Haromia Orchestra! Programme. ... Burlesque stranger. ... Stump speech! ... The evening's performance will conclude with the sketch, entitled Scenes at the photographer's! ... The orchestra will be under the direction of S.H.C. Felton Stage manager, G.B. Agin Tickets, twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at quarter-before 8
Description: Other performers include A. Hamberg, flutist, and A. Merrill, cornetist., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.4 x 16.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Grand (25)5761.F.68b (McAllister)

Title: American Academy of Music Director, C. Anschutz Business agent, Adolph Birgfeld Positively last appearance of the German Opera Troupe Saturday eve'g, Jan. 31, '63, grand gala opera night for the sole benefit of the Citizens' Volunteer Hospital: corner of Washington Avenue and Broad Street. Czar and Carpenter Grand comic opera, in 3 acts, by A. Lortzing. ... Doors open at 7 o'clock. Opera commences at 8. Prices of admission, one dollar Seats reserved without extra charge. Family circle, 50 cents Amphitheatre, 25 cents Seats can be secured at once, at the Academy of Music, and Gould's Music Store, corner of Chestnut and 7th Streets. Tickets of admission also to be had at Mr. Risley's, Continental Hotel, P.W. Hazzard's Book Store, G. Andre & Co's Music Store, and at the hospital
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: American Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Aca Mus 1863 5778.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: Horsemen, attention! Dr. A.W. Selden of Kentucky, assisted by Dr. W.V. Strickland! of Kentucky, and Dr. James L. Killgore of Delaware, will deliver a free lecture, at Odd Fellows' Hall Wilmington, on Monday night, August 29th, 1864, commencing at [blank] o'clock, on the veterinary science and art, science of horsemanship, and the physiology and anatomy of the horse, and the various methods of taming and handling horses The doctors will, if the citizens wish, take up a class and teach the whole veterinary science. ... They will also introduce their Indian war bridle! which, if any scholar says is not worth the price of tuition alone, no charge will be made
Description: Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 35.9 x 14.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Selden, A. W.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Selden (26)5761.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: National Hall! Chester, Pa. Thursday afternoon & evening, Oct. 1, '63 Tom Thumb and wife outdone by Commodore Foote & sister who have been received with unbounded satisfaction by the clergy, press and public, throughout the western states and South America. Ellinger & Newcomb's great moral exhibition! in conjunction with C. Lavallee's parlor opera! having completed the most successful three weeks' engagement ever played in Baltimore, will open as above this mammoth double entertainment for one night only ... Entire change of programme each performance. Grand select matinee, Thursday afternoon for the especial aceommodation [sic] of ladies and children. Children, under 12 years, to afternoon concerts, 15 cents Tickets, 25 cents Doors open at 2 and 7 o'clock. Concert begins at 3 and 8
Description: Performers include: Miss M.C. Ellinger, William Ellinger, W.B. Harrison, Joseph Huntler (Colonel Small), J.H. Murphy, Charles Nestel (Commodore Foote), Eliza Nestel, Willie D. Nestel, and J.D. Newcomb., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ellinger & Newcomb
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1963 Ellinger (25)5761.F.99b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday evening, November 29, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: J. Foster, Dan Gardner, J. Johnson, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.60b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday evening, Nov'r 30, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the greatest burlesque of the day! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: J. Foster, Dan Gardner, J. Johnson, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.65a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, December 1st, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the greatest burlesque of the day! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: J. Foster, Dan Gardner, J. Johnson, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.65b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Friday evening, December 2d, 1864, last night but one of The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the greatest burlesque of the day! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Monday evening, The mummy. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: J. Foster, Dan Gardner, J. Johnson, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.66a (McAllister)

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