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- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions, with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs in the list include Spirit of '62 and The war drums are beating., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26b (McAllister)
- Title
- The "Tribe of Asa!" One night only At [blank] On [blank] The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag and our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root, and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs on the program include Battle cry of freedom and Star-spangled banner., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26a (McAllister)
- Title
- Grand opening this Saturday night, January 17th, 1863. A great bill! Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The new servant ... Act of heavy ballancing: ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitana! ... Grand aerial evolutions ... To conclude with a grand festival! by all the company. Grand matinee next Saturday afternoon. Admission, 10 and 15 cents
- Description
- Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, J.C. Keene, Lizzie Lagrange, Rody Maguire, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, Miss Nichols, C.W. Parker, Miss Roderick, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Wolf's Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Wolf 1863 (25)5761.F.39a (McAllister)
- Title
- The Melodeon is a success. That's a fixed fact. Like a skillful fisher we angle with the right bait, and snccess [sic] is sure to follow This Monday night, Jan. 19th, 1863, first appearance of W. Herman Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The dancing globe, ... Phantom echo band! ... Grand aerial evolutions ... The new servant ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitan! ... Ecole de gymnasium, ... To conclude with a grand festival by all the company. A grand matinee! next Saturday afternoon. Sunday night, a sacred concert, for the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers. Admission, 10 and 15 cents
- Description
- Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, W. Herman, J.C. Keene, Prof. Kingcade, Lizzie Lagrange, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, C.W. Parker, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Wolf's Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Wolf 1863 (25)5761.F.40a (McAllister)
- Title
- Spring season commencing Saturday evening, April 23d with an entire new company of first-class performers among whom will be found the following talented artists: Lizzie Lagrange will dance her champion jig, in male attire, every evening, also sing a great variety of new and original comic songs. Mary Florence will also appear every evening in a variety of new fancy dances. Agnes Winslow will also appear every evening in a variety of patriotic songs! Ed. Wray in a budjet [sic] of comic songs and banjo solos. Bob Harrison in new songs and dances, and will also deliver his celebrated stump speech. Billy Rose will also sing a variety of his best local comic songs. Geo. Burton will, by particular desire, sing his new comic song of The president's ball. During the evening, the laughable Terpsichorean quartet, of The cure, the cure. Admission, 20 cents Gallery, 10 cents. In rehearsal, a variety of new and original pantomimes which will be produced with tricks and transformations
- Description
- April 23 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.52 (McAllister)
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- Open every night with a first-class company Admission only 10 cents to all parts of the theatre
- Description
- Another playbill advertises opening night of the spring season for April 23, 1864., Library Company copy has two 21 x 16 cm. issues printed side by side, and intended to be separated; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.28 (McAllister)
- Title
- 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! The patrons and public are respectfully requested to read the names of artists attached to this (Canterbury) Music Hall. First week of Matt Gebler the really best comic vocalist in the Uniou [sic]. ... Grand balcony serenade, by the Canterbury Brass Band led by the celebrated Fritz Hartman. ... Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $3 Single seats, 50 cents
- Description
- On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: W.W. Batchelor, Charles Clyde, J. De Lattre, George De Louis (and his celebrated dog Jenny Lind), Johnny Forbes, Adelaide Miller, G.W. Murray, and Anne Rush., Printed on yellow paper., 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.15a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Opening night, Friday, Feb'y 6th, 1863. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
- Description
- Members of the company include: Millie Bertha, William Brownell, the Conrad Brothers, William de Hart, Miss de Forrest, Harry Enochs, John Holdsworth, Anne Rush, J.G.H. Shorey, Billy Thomas, Emma Thomas, John Wild, and Billy Wright., 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
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (25)5761.F.42a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
- Description
- Playbill for Feb. 6, 1863 advertises: Monday evening, Feb. 9th, the celebrated Conrad Brothers, Miss Annie Rush, Billy Holmes will positively make their first appearance., Members of the company include: William Brownell, the Conrad Brothers, Harry Enochs, William De Hart, Miss De Forrest, William Holmes, Anne Rush, J.G.H. Shorey, Billy Thomas, Emma Thomas, and Billy Wright., 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
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (27)5761.F.14a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall! North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! In the production of which they will eclipse all previous efforts. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... For further particulars see programmes of the day
- Description
- Playbill for Feb. 9, 1863 advertises: Miss Millie Bertha and Johnny Wild are engaged, due notice will be given of their first appearance., The 1863 Philadelphia directory lists Henry B. Enochs and Robert Gardiner each with a saloon at Fifth and Chestnut Streets., Members of the company include: Millie Bertha, Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Mary Newton, Joseph Nosher, John Wild, and Billy Wright., 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
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (27)5761.F.13 (McAllister)
- Title
- Union Varieties! (Union Hall.) Opening night, Monday, September 14th 1863 The above hall will open for the season with a full and efficient company Each member of the company is a first class performer. Others will be added, of which due notice will be given. Novelties! will be produced in rapid succession. Admission, 10 cents No boys admitted!
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Union Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Union 1863 (25)5761.F.97a (McAllister)
- Title
- Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director Read the names!! First week of Fred Shaw the American extemporaneous comic vocalist. Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Kate Covington, Miss Cassie, Leonard, Miss Ella Wilson, Miss Sallie Collins, M'lle Henrietta, Miss Ida May, Miss Augusta Francis, the Francis Brothers Mr D.W. Collins, Mr J.T. Mason, Mr Frank Howard, Mr W.F. Mullin, Mr Brooks, Master Tommy, the wonderful Santa Anna, and Fattie Stewart! the prince of Ethiopian comedians and comic delineators. ... Row at the Academy of Music ... The whole to conclude with a scene fron The 3 fast men! ... Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
- Description
- Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Several of these performers appeared at J.C. "Fattie" Stewart's other music halls in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall
- Date
- [1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.45b (McAllister)
- Title
- Our Head Quarters (late New Idea.) Concert Saloon 609 Chestnut Street, above Sixth. Grand gala week. Double company for the holidays. Behold the combination of talent! Fred Sharpley, in his wonderful songs and dances. Billy Porter, the original contraband. Joe M. Mortimer, the local banjo soloist. Johnny Riley, eccentric comedian. Miss Sallie Brooks, enchanting songstress. Miss Tillie Demorest, danseuse & comedienne Miss Eva DeCoursey, charming danseuse. Pop Search, comic vocalist. Chas. St. Clair, proprietor. J.M. Mortimer, stage & business manager. Prof. Search, leader of the orchestra. Admission 10 cents.--Including good refreshments
- Description
- Some of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863 or 1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.31b (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 world. Four companies combined in one: ballet, pantomime, opera and burlesque Look at the array of talent! A.M. Hernandez, the wonderful gymnast and pantomimist. Kathleen O'Neel, the celebrated serio-comic Irish vocalist. Sallie J. Bishop, the accomplished danseuse and actress. Charley Gardner, the original "Hop-Light-Loo." Millie Flora, the talented young danseuse and burlesque actress. Harry Leslie, burlesque dancer, pantomimist and versatile performer. J.C. Clark, the accomplished banjoist. Denny Gallagher, the favorite Ethiopian comedian. Paul Berger, Ethiopian delineator and pantomimist. Billy Drew, negro dancer and burlesque performer. Mons Paul Brillant the most accomplished ballet master in the world, and his great ballet troupe: Kate Francis, Ellen Collene, Mary Wesner, Kate Harrison, M'lle Theodore, Maria Wells, Maggie Marshall, Sallie Wesner and a host of others too numerous to mention, comprising a troupe of nearly 100 performers!
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Melodeon 1862 (25)5761.F.19a (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 female vocalists, Miss Annie Rush and Miss Victoria Howard. ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Orchestra and brass band. Fritz Hartman, leader. ... The laughable afterpiece The 4 lovers!
- Description
- On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: Edward Batchelor, William Batchelor, Tom Brookfield, J. De Lattre, George De Louis (and his celebrated dog Jenny Lind), Johnny Forbes, Madame Leona, and George Murray., Printed on yellow paper., Library Company copy imperfect: torn at foot, removing some text; 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.14b (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
- The Hutchinson Family! "The Tribe of Asa" Asa B. Hutchinson, Lizzie, C. Hutchinson, Abby Hutchinson. Freddy Hutchinson, O. Dennett Hutchinson. Whose concerts for twenty-two years have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public, at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiatic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism, to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota, from the Penobscot to the Potomac, from the Merrimac to the Mississippi, and who soon trust to send up the shout of "Freedom! Union! Victory!" throughout the land of "Dixie," respectfully announce their first concert at the hall of Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Thursday evening, Jan. 8th, '63 ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 51.3 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.32a (McAllister)
- Title
- Second concert by the Hutchinson Family! At Spring Garden Institute corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Monday evening, Jan. 12, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett, singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, and freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; copy (25)5761.F.37a printed on yellow paper., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37a (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37b (McAllister)
- Title
- Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets. Friday evening, Jan'y 16th, 1863 The Hutchinson Family! ("Tribe of Asa,") concert. Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett Hutchinson return their sincere thanks to the numerous friends in this city, for their continued patronage and cordial approval at their second concert, and respectfully announce another, as above, when they will sing their new songs of freedom and fraternity and the flag of our Union forever, the productions of Whittier, Morris, Saxe, Miss Proctor, Professor Root, Work, Lucy Larcom and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.38b (McAllister)
- Title
- Second and last concert by the Hutchinson Family, at Langstroth's Hall: Germantown Saturday evening, January 24th, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 7 1/2
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.40b (McAllister)
- Title
- Sixth and last night of the "Tribe of Asa" at the Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets, on Thursday evening, February 5th, 1863. The Hutchinson Family renewedly grateful to their numerous friends and patrons in Philadelphia, for the continued success and increased crowds, which have nightly thronged their concerts in this, their twenty-second annual musical pilgrimage through their "native land," respectfully announce their sixth and last entertainment, prior to visiting Washington, on Thursday evening, Feb. 5th, at Handel and Haydn Hall. All will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open at 7 o'cl'k. Concert to commence at 8, precisely Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 49.0 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41a (McAllister)
- Title
- The "Tribe of Asa!" First night at Institute Hall on Saturday, Feb. 14th. The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Feb. 14 fell on a Saturday in 1863., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (27)5761.F.66a (McAllister)
- Title
- City Hall Burlington, Friday evening, April 3d, 1863 The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.53b (McAllister)
- Title
- The original Hutchinson Family! Old folks and young folks recently from their successful engagements in Boston, Eastern cities and Northern New York, before enthusiastic houses, announce with pleasure to their friends at this place that they will give only one concert, at Concert Hall on Saturday evening, April 23, '64. The Hutchinsons--"Tribe of John,"--combines to sing stirring song for stirring times--of Union, friendship, liberty! "Good time coming" the "The jubilee." ... John W. Hutchinson ... Henry J. Hutchinson ... Viola G. Hutchinson ... Tickets, 25 cts. Children, under 12 years, 15 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8. No postponement
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.23a (McAllister)
- Title
- Rumsey's Hall, Salem for one night only, Thursday evening, April 28th, 1864 The original Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, on their way west, will give one of their grand concerts and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts Juvenile school children can secure passes of the agent during the day at 10 cts. each. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8. History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale at the hall. Price 10 cents
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.21b (McAllister)
- Title
- Town Hall, Woodstown, Saturday evening, May 14, 1864 The original Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, on their way west, will give one of their grand concerts and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts Juvenile school children can secure passes of the agent during the day at 10 cts. each. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale at the hall. Price 10 cents
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.24b (McAllister)
- Title
- Greer's Hall! New Brunswick, on Friday evening, June 10th, 1864 The Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, from their late Southern successful tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, will give one of their grand concerts! In this place, and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Tickets, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Tickets can be had, during the day, at the hall. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale. Price 10 cents. Photographs of members and groups of the family can be had at the hall, and during the meeting at Longwood
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitzed by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.35b (McAllister)
- Title
- Immense success!! Crowded houses! First night of the dramatic compa'y and first appearance in this city, for 28 years, of Mr. John Weaver! the celebrated comedian. Third appearance of Miss Anna Sinclair! Fourth appearance of Miss Kate Clare! ... This evening. ... Olympic Minstrels! ... Pompey's blunders ... The music lesson, ... To conclude with the laughable burlesque of Jenny Lind ... Admission, 15 cents Gallery, 10 cents. New and laughable farces in rehearsal
- Description
- John Weaver was active as a minstrel performer and manager in at least 1863 and 1864., Other performers include: E.F. Dardine, Frank Gardner, Master James, G.W. Murray, and H. Thompson., Odd Fellows' Hall of Wilmington, Del. was at Third and Kings Sts., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Theatre and Music Hall (Wilmington, Del.)
- Date
- [1863 or 1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wilm Theatre 1863 (27)5761.F.100 (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 comedian. Miss Kate Archer the French danseuse. Miss Carrie Edgar, the fascinating vocalist and danseuse Prof. Soure, leader of the orchestra. Herr Speigel, violinist. Admission, 15 cents
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
- Creator
- Cremona Concert Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Cremona 1863 (25)5761.F.105b (McAllister)
- Title
- Continued success Crowded houses. Open every night The best company in the city Look at the names: Miss Anna Winslow in a choice selection of songs. Miss Kate Clare in popular acts and champion jigs. Miss Ella Ogden, the popular young vocalist. Miss Anna Clare, the favorite and faney [sic] danseuse. Bob Sheppard! in his popular acts, and his celebrated and unrivaled scene of Old Bob Ridley. Bob Harrison, the most versatile performer on the stage, and the ne plus ultra of darkies. M.A. Leavitt, balladist and Ethiopian comedian. Geo. Burton in his unparalleled impalement act! The most startling performance on record. F. Solomon, violinist. J. Londman, violinist. Prof. Rodman, bass. Admission: 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, single seats, 50 cents
- Description
- Another playbill advertises opening night of the Coates St. Varieties for Jan. 2, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.26b (McAllister)
- Title
- Triumphant success and crowded houses greet the performances at this popular temple of amusement! Open every night with the best company in Philadelphia. Look at the array of talent: Miss Annie Winslow, vocalist and comedienne. Miss Kate Clare, the celebrated female jig dancer and vocalist. Miss Annie Clare, fancy and jig dancer. Miss Clari Berger comedienne. Old Bob Sheppard the great "original" Old Bob Ridley. Bill Laconta, the celebrated Ethiopian comedian and banjoist, (his first appearance.) Bobby Harrison, champion bone player and comedian. Prof. Harry Clifton, pianist. Herr Speigel, bass. Johann Fredemonia, cornet. S. Bartram. B. Walters, A. Addams, &c. Change of performance every ev'ng For particulars see programmes. In rehearsal, several new and laughable farces, in which John Weaver formerly of Welch's Nathional [sic] Amphitheatre and Barnum's Museum, will perform some of his favorite comic characters. Admission. Parquet, 15 cents Gallery, 10 cents Private boxes, three dollars Single seats in Private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. An efficient police force is engaged to preserve strict order. Saturday afternoon, grand matinee for ladies
- Description
- Another playbill advertises opening night of the Coates St. Varieties for Jan. 2, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates (27)5761.F.29a (McAllister)
- Title
- Opening night Saturday evening, Jan. 2d, 1864. Two companies! Engagement, for six nights, of the wonder of the world, Mr. Charles Clyde the American Samson, ... Look at the names, amongst whom will be found the following: Miss Annie Winsloe, vocalist and comedienne. Miss Kate Clare, the celebrated jig dancer. Miss Annie Clare, fancy and jig dancer. Clari Wilson, Effie Mendon, Old Bob Sheppard the unrivaled contraband and "original" Old Bob Ridley. Bobby Harrison, champion bone player. Andy Williams, banjoist. H. Miller, Harry Clifton the artistic pianist. John H. Donnel, violinist. J. Plumer, basso profundo. N. Clark, John Weaver, comedian. The above talented performers will appear in a variety of songs, duets, dances, laughable farces, burlesques, ballets, pantomimes, negro extravaganzas, &c. &c. Admission. Parquet, 15 cents Gallery, 10 cents. Private boxes, three dollars Single seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Novelties will be produced in rapid succession For particulars see programmes. An efficient police force is engaged to preserve strict order
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (25)5761.F.117a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall N.W. corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets Gardiner & Enochs, proprietors Benefit of Uncle John Weaver Mr. Weaver begs leave to inform his friends (if he has any) that his benefit, through the kindness of Messrs. Gardiner & Enochs, will take place Thursday evening, Jan. 15th, 1863 on which occasion he will appear in the laughable musical vaudeville of La Chalet: or The soldier's return. ... A host of volunteers will not appear on this occasion, as Uncle John thinks that the Canterbury Company is a "host" in themselves, combining, as it does, the pride of the profession ... Come one! Come all Tickets to be had everywhere from my friends and the rest of mankind Principal depot for the sale of tickets, Earle's State House Saloon North-west corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets. Special agent, Bill Fisher For further particulars, see performance
- Description
- "Particular notice.--My friends are respectfully requested, on this occasion, to come by platoons, file right, and march to the door in double file, where they will receive their pass from Provost Marshall Enochs; right wheel, and form in line in front of Commissary Andy Barnes, where they will be reviewed by Colonel Bob Gardiner. After refreshing themselves they will come to a rest, sit at ease. Several handsome vivandieres will be in attendance to serve refreshments during the evening.", Other members of the company include: Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Charley Kendell, Mary Newton, Tilly Price, Anna Sinclair, and Billy Wright., 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
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (25)5761.F.38a (McAllister)
- Title
- The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor P.A. Fitzgerald, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director William Heck, business agent Andrew Enochs, ticket agent William Early, officer ... First appearance of Mad'le Helene the great Parisian danseuse. The beautiful Terpsichorean artiste, Miss Carrie Carson. Mons. O. Phi Clide the Hercules of the age, ... Billy Boyd! ... Tom Vance! ... Grand impalement feat Billy Wright. ... Dave Williams, ... Harry Enochs, ... Johnny Kelchner, ... Sammy Williams, ... Castinet duet, ... Mr P.A. Fitzgerald... Jos. Nosher, ... Ida Williams! ... Our bill of fare will satisfy the veriest epicure in the matter of amusement. Songs and dances--Ethiopian, comic and sentimental. Music--humorous and classic. Negro acts--new and excruciatingly phunny ... Miss Nellie Taylor, Philadelphia's favorite vocalist, will shortly appear; also, the beautiful and fascinating Miss Julia Dawson, the Jenny Lind of the West. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Prices of admission, Parquet, 10 cents Orchestra chairs, 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00 Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
- Description
- Julia Dawson was advertised to appear at the Bijou Music Hall Nov. 30, 1863; Nellie Taylor was advertised to appear Jan. 4, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., "Card.--The management takes pleasure in informing his patrons, and the public generally, that the Bijou is next door to the Arch St. Theatre, easy of access, and the only place in the city entitled to the name. Gentlemen visiting here will find none of the difficulties pertaining to second floor and basement establishments. Our latch-strings are always out, and no pitfalls around the threshold.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.136b (McAllister)
- Title
- Stewart's New Apollo Concert Hall Fattie Stewart, proprietor Fred Alexander, stage manager Prof. Knouth, leader of orchestra Read the names. M'lle Mazora Arnoldi, Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Ella Wilson, Miss Sallie Collins, Miss Kate Covington, Miss Henrietta, Miss Lizzie Wells, Miss Emma Sager, Miss Clara Devere, F. Alexander, Dan. W. Collins, J.T. Mason, Santa Anna, Mr Brooks, F. Myers, Master Tommy, Mr Smyth, the Francis Brothers Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... School in an uproar ... The evening's entertainments to conclude with Lucretia boards-here or, Scenes from the opera. On Thursday evening, December 29th, re-appearance of J.T. Mason Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
- Description
- Dec. 29 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
- Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Concert Hall
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.45a (McAllister)
- Title
- Still triumphant! Onward they come Engagement, for a limited period, of Mad'lle Ariel! who will appear every night in her celebrated Grecian statues. ... Also, engagement of Billy Burr, the great original Ethiopian comedian. Also, first appearance of Billy Rose, the popular comic vocalist and Ethiopian comedian--together with the regular star company. Programme for this everning. ... Weaver's Minstrels. ... Black alderman. ... Bosom friends! ... To conclude with, by request, the side-splitting extravaganza, entitled Parker's saloon ... Admission, 15 cents An efficient police is engaged to preserve strict order. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8
- Description
- John Weaver was active as a minstrel performer and manager in at least 1863 and 1864., Other performers include: Master Charlie, Mlle. Ella, C. Howard, Mlle. Viola, J.B. Whitman, and Andy Williams., Odd Fellows' Hall of Wilmington, Del. was at Third and Kings Sts., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Theatre and Music Hall (Wilmington, Del.)
- Date
- [1863 or 1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wilm Theatre 1863 (28)5761.F.4a (McAllister)
- Title
- Music, mirth and melody "Our" Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, J.M. Mortimer Great increase of attraction New stars & old favorites First appearance of Miss Annie Stattler, the queen of song. Second week of Madaline Virginia, the accomplished French danseuse. Continued success of Miss Sallie Brooks the beautiful, sentimental and comic vocalist. The old favorites are still greeted with unbounded applause, Billy Porter! the original contraband. George Jones, the ham-fat man. Johnny Riley, eccentric comedian. Joe M. Mortimer the wonderful local banjo soloist and stump orator. The above well-known talent appear nightly in the choicest gems of dramatic, operatic, terpsichorean and minstrel arts. ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, in 1 act, entitled The prime donuts, or, A manager in a tight place. Admission (including refreshments) 10 cts. Come & see. No boys admitted
- Description
- Some of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863 or 1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.29b (McAllister)
- Title
- Murphy & McCourt's Art Union Concert Hall Nos. 14 and 16 S. 7th St. between Market and Chestnut. Murphy & McCourt, proprietors Prof. Thiodon, musical director To-night, to-night. Behold the great array of talent: engaged at this popular concert hall. Our motto:--we aim to please This is the oldest, most respectable and best conducted place of amusement in the city, and nightly more frequented than any other concert hall. The best singers! The best Ethiopian comedians and the best danseuse in the profession. Miss Annie Clare, the beautiful danseuse. Miss Ida Sinclair, the charming vocalist. Miss Mattie Clare, the original "Dinah Snow." Frank Woods. Ethiopian delineator and tamborinist, in his great act, "The essence of Ole Virginny," in which he challenges the world for his equal. Sam. Murphy, the Philadelphia favorite, in his ever pleasing ballads. M.B. Leavitt, the popular tamborine and bone soloist, also in his original act, "The happy ole man." Charley West, versatile comedian. Prof. Thiodon, stage manager Prof. Yost, pianist Doors open at 7. To commence at 8 o'clock. Admittance, 10 cents including refreshment ticket
- Description
- Many of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Art Union Concert Hall
- Date
- [1863 or 1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Art 1863 (27)5761.F.86a (McAllister)
- Title
- Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra Read the names: Miss Kate Covington, Miss Louisa, Miss Henrietta, J.F. Mullin, John T. Mason, T.S. Matthews, F. Alexander, Mr Morton, Mast. Tommy, Mr Robinson, Mr Smyth, Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... Amateur's rehearsal ... Grand posturing act, ... Tricks upon travelers ... Handy Andy, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation festival by the knights of the cork Admission, ten cents including refreshment ticket, doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8 No boys admitted. Best of liquors, cigars and lager beer, constantly on hand at the bar
- Description
- Many of these performers were active in 1864, some with Fattie Stewart at the Bijou Music Hall in Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall
- Date
- [1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.40b (McAllister)
- Title
- The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake Thursday evening, February 18th, 1864 a grand complimentary benefit to Miss Ada Tesman! On which occasion, a host of volunteers! will appear, amongst whom will be found the best talent in the profession: Lizzie Frances, and Kate Frances, the beautiful dancers. Nellie Howard, the great female jig dancer. Geo. Sheldon and Ed. Murray and a host of others--together with the great star company attached to this model concert hall of Philadelphia. Nellie Taylor & Ada Tesman! The beautiful vocalists. Billy Boyd, Tom Vance, Jimmy Quinn & Billy Wright the four funny fellows in new acts. This evening and every evening during the week the performance will conclude with the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage For further particulars, see house programmes the night of performance. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
- Description
- Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1864 (25)5761.F.124a (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 nightly! The coolest place of amusement in the city. Grand gala night! ... Programme. ... La bella of Cadiz ... Neapolitan fete! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation walk around, entitled Fight for Uncle Sam N.B.--The volunteers will be announced as they appear. Grand matinee on Saturday, for ladies and children! Look out for the show next week, the only show open, and the best company ever in the city. Come and see. Admission, 10 and 25 cents
- Description
- The playbill for May 5, 1862 states: Prices of admission reduced to 10 and 15 cts., Performers include: Paul Berger, I.N. Carr, James Flake, Eliza Florence, Estella and Jenny Forrest, Kate Francis, Emma Gardiner, Fannie Gilmore, Kate Harrison, Billy Holmes, Kate and Maggie Marshall, G.W. Morris, Ed. Murray, R.S. Raymond, Jennie Ridgway, G.T. Sheldon, G.W. Smith, Helene Smith, Maria Wells, and J.H. Young., Printed on rose-colored paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Chestnut Street Lyceum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Chestnut 1862 (27)5761.F.19 (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 Birch, the beautiful and fascinating danseuse, ... Miss Annie Rush, the charming cantatrice, ... Miss Mary Warren, the ever pleasing vocalist. ... Free balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, led by the great Joe Nosher. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels! ... The whole to conclude with the laughable and side-splitting afterpiece, called The U.S. Mail! or, The carrier in trouble. ... Patrons and strangers visiting the Canterbury, will find it the quietest and best conducted music hall in the city
- Description
- On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: William Batchelor, Dick Berthelon, Tom Brookfield, Johnny Forbes, Master Martin, and George M. Miles., 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.17a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. 5th & Chestnut Lessee and proprietor John H. Chilcott ... Programme. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Challenge jig, ... Surprise party, ... Schemmerhorn's boy! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation festival, entitled U.S.A. Look out for Thursday evening, when J.H. Jefferson, from Maguire's Opera House, will make his first appearance in this city in a roaring farce. Remember, Monday, Oct. 24th, when the world-renowned Scotch nightingale, will make her 1st appearance, Miss Kate A. Bell. Prices of admission. Private boxes, $2. Single seats, 50e [sic]. Parquet, 20c. First tier, 10c. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at quarter-past 8 The bar is stocked with the choicest liquors and cigars. Polite waiters in attendance
- Description
- Oct. 24 fell on a Monday in 1864., Members of the company include: Fred Alexander, Edward Batchelor, Ida Berger, Tillie Bishop, Fenno Burton, Sam Cowell, Billy Emmett, Bob Harrison, Mons. Knoth, Alexander O'Brien, Ed. Preble, Andy Williams, and Ida Williams., 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
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.12a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts Lessee and proprietor, John H. Chilcott Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble The management is bound to X-C-D all managers in his selection of talent. "Excelsior" is out motto Immense attractions. Read and judge for yourselves Engagement of the greatest living comic singer of the age, and Philadelphia's favorite, Billy Holmes together with all the old stars. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Hitchcock's office. ... Andy's troubles, ... Banjo taught here! ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Paddy the piper Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8 Admission, 10, 15, and 25 cents Private boxes, $3 Chilcott's benefit next Friday evening The greatest bill of the season. Remember Friday, November 24th, 1864
- Description
- In fact, Nov. 24 fell on a Thursday in 1864; a later playbill corrects the error., Members of the company include: Dick Berthelon, Tillie Bishop, Patrick Cotter, Adelaide Miller, G.W. Murray, Maggie Scott, and Billy West., 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
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.17b (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts New management! New faces. Glorious success Immense attraction! Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Drawing a molar! ... Pompey's blunders! ... Deaf as a post. ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Mr Finigan and his friends. Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8 Admission, 10, 15, and 25 cents Private boxes, $3 Look out for Chilcott's benefit, on Friday next, November 25th, 1864
- Description
- Members of the company include: Dick Berthelon, Tillie Bishop, Patrick Cotter, Adelaide Miller, G.W. Murray, Ed. Preble, Maggie Scott, and Billy West., 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
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.15b (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Success upon success New faces! New acts!! Ear-stunning shouts of applause! Every one pleased!!! Second week of the greatest living comic singer of the age and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes Re-appearance of the old favorite, Bob Harrison. First Appearance of the charming vocalist and danseuse, Miss Mary Warren ... Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Scenes at McClees. ... Malicious trespassing ... Sports on the neck ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Managers' troubles! Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Look out for old Dick Berthelon's benefit next Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 1864, when a great bill will be offered
- Description
- Other members of the company include: Dick Berthelon, Tillie Bishop, James Cotter, Ed. Preble, and Billy West., 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
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.18b (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Triumphant still!! Continued success of the great comic singer and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes The charming danseuse and vocalist, Miss Mary Warren ... and a host of volunteers, on the occasion of Old Dick Berthelon's benefit. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Mischievous boy, Billy! ... Countryman's visit. ... Elopement in high life ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Canterbury ball room ... Doors open at 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Remember Billy Holmes' benefit, Dec. 6th. The greatest bill ever offered. Don't fail to come
- Description
- Dick Berthelon's benefit was advertised for Dec. 1, 1864., Other members of the company include: Tillie Bishop, Tom Brookfield, Louis Pettit, Ed. Preble, Frank Solomon, and Billy West., 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
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.18a (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 of admission. The following will be hereafter the fixed prices. Parquet, 15 cents. Gallery, 10 cents. Private boxes, 50 cents New attractions for this, Monday, night, May 5th. Novelties varying nightly The Chestnut Street Lyceum the best ventilated place of amusement in the city. First night of the engagement of Miss Helena Smith, ... Geo. R. De Louis & his infant prodigy First night of parlor amusements! Second night of Miss Ida Wells ... Miss Julia Edwards ... Prices of admission reduced to 10 and 15 cts Programme. ... Aerial flights, or Sky-light adventures ... Pompey's blunders: ... The perplexed tutor. ... To conclude with Richard ye 3 times ... Admission. Parquet, 15 cents. Gallery 10 cents. Private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Officer of the house, Conrad Esher
- Description
- May 5 fell on a Monday in 1862., Other performers include: Jake Budd, C.J. Foster, George Galloway, Billy Holmes, Miss Malino, and Adelaide Miller., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 20.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Chestnut Street Lyceum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Chestnut 1862 (27)5761.F.20a (McAllister)
- Title
- The Hutchinson Family! "Tribe of Asa," will give a benefit concert for the sick & wounded soldiers under the care of the Penn Relief Association, at the Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Streets, on Friday evening, Jan. 30, 1863, when they will sing their new songs of home, patriotism, Union and freedom! With some of their standard productions, which have received the cordial approbation of the musical public of the entire North, East and West; ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7. To commence at 8 o'clock
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41b (McAllister)
- Title
- Kennett Square! Friday evening, June 3d, 1864 One more concert, by request and for the same glorious patriotic object, the aid of the Sanitary Commission, with change of programme, and the sanguine expectation of the presence of some speakers from the Yearly Meeting at Longwood, who will be invited to take part in the exercises of the evening. The Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, from their late Southern successful tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, will give one of their grand concerts! In this place, and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cents Tickets can be had, during the day, of Benjamin P. Kirks, at Pennock's office. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale. Price 10 cents. Photographs of members and groups of the family can be had at the hall, and during the meeting at Longwood
- Description
- The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Hutchinson Family (Singers)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.28b (McAllister)