Temperance Hall: Trenton. One night only Saturday evening, Aug. 20th, 1864. : Largest troupe in the world: two great companies combined! The original S.S. Sanford from his opera houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg--together with the inimitable Dick Parker
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Temperance Hall: Trenton. One night only Saturday evening, Aug. 20th, 1864 Largest troupe in the world: two great companies combined! The original S.S. Sanford from his opera houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg--together with the inimitable Dick Parker! of Parker's Opera House, Alexandria, Va. This great combination most positively limit their engagement here to but one night. Each and every member of the combination is a brilliant star appearing in a programme, rich, rare and inimitable!! ... Sanford's great burlesque, The exempts! ... After which, Parker's laughable afterpiece, The village belle ... To conclude with How are you, greenbacks! by the entire company, Mark the price of admission: 30 cents to all parts of the house Children, with parents, 15 cents. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
The two companies include: J. Carl, John Crosher, Frank Diamond, Hughey Dougherty (a.k.a. Young America), Fulton Myers, Dick Parker, Harry Rainor, H.J. Raynor, S.S. Sanford, 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 Troupe
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.41a (McAllister)
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 a
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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)
Temperance Hall, Trenton Grand gala night! in commemoration of the glorious 4th 4th of July 1776. : Sanford's Opera Troupe! will appear on Friday evening, July 3d, 1863, and Saturday afternoon and evening, July 4th presenting the entire troupe in an entir
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Temperance Hall, Trenton Grand gala night! in commemoration of the glorious 4th 4th of July 1776 Sanford's Opera Troupe! will appear on Friday evening, July 3d, 1863, and Saturday afternoon and evening, July 4th presenting the entire troupe in an entire new programme, same as to be given at Barnum's Museum, July 6th, where Sanford is engaged at an enormous expense, for the summer season. Mark the attraction: Uncle Tom's cabin ... The hall.--A spacious gallery will be erected by Mr. Sanford, giving accommodations superior than heretofore, thus reserving the entire front seats for ladies and families. ... Deaf as a post ... "Them" Irishmen, ... Uncle Tom's cabin ... Donnybrook fair, ... The musician fooled
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The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, Tom W. Brown, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, J. Williams, and Mr. Wilson., Library Company copy may not be complete: there are no admission prices and no imprint at foot; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Sanford (25)5761.F.86b (McAllister)
Temperance Hall, Trenton for two nights only. Sanford's Opera Troupe : This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 28th and 29th, 1864 the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sa
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Temperance Hall, Trenton for two nights only. Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 28th and 29th, 1864 the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore, among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Admission to all parts of the hall, 30 cents Children, twenty-five cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
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The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford raspectfully [sic] informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.49a (McAllister)
Temperance Hall Trenton. One night more! of Sanford and his opera troupe, : from his opera houses Philad'a and Harrisburg Great change of programme! Read the selections. This Wednesday evening, June 3d, 1863, ... Street warblers! ... Donnybrook fair! ...
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Temperance Hall Trenton. One night more! of Sanford and his opera troupe from his opera houses Philad'a and Harrisburg Great change of programme! Read the selections. This Wednesday evening, June 3d, 1863, ... Street warblers! ... Donnybrook fair! ... A sketch, by Sanford, entitled Handy Andy: ... To conclude with the last new walk-around, by Dan Emmett, entitled High Daddy ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats invariably reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock
Description
The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, and J. Williams., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.5 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Sanford (25)5761.F.76b (McAllister)