The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-29
LOCAL N Il w 8.

NATIONAL THEATRE.-The great dramatic festival, to
of Monday evening next continues to be prom
topic IL conversation among paygocrs Tho ea
evening undoubtedly will be tho Sir Peter TeAzle
Of Mr. Henry Pacide conceded to be the greatest
American comedian living, and who has made peculiar
and nost difficult range Of characters emphacy his
His Erenclmen have been equaled great ackett
characters and sincerely hope that such offers
may be made to Mr.. Plscide by the management will
enable Warrington public become acquainted with the
varied excelsnces Of this truly great sctor.
Mis-. Lizzie plays the part Of Lady Tcazs, part
admirably adapted for the full display Of the mental and
sonnl this young beautiful and captivating actress
Murdoch WsIack Bass, and Davenport will doubt
yoye their limited orbits in the comedy TO the great
delight Of their numerous admirers.
such could not shine in place and
night without large pecuniary OUTLAWS the part Of
enerprsng manager. Could they be induced remain
In our theatrical for the whole Of next week II
they could would have hesitation in predicting crowd
ed houses even at double prices
We we're visited yesterday morning with slight very
slight fall Of snow, rather congonerate Of hail and
snow At the weather moderated, and at the present
writing indications Of the Of what
Mr.. Merriam would call "a mild term"
MUSICAL CONVENTIONAL musical convention under the
direction Of Professors A. N. johnson and E. H. Frost Of
Boston, will be held in the hall Of the Smithsonian Institute
commencing Wednesday, January 1886, 10 o'clock
a. n and continuing in session from four six days.
The and exercises will have especial reference
uparting knowledge of the management Of the
the cultivation Of vocal music its various depart
The professors will BIO accompanied by two ladies'
superior singers forming quarette for the purpose
giving perfect examples the various styles Of music The
Handel Collection and the Opera Chorus Book will be used
books for practice and will be furnished gratuitouy
the members of the convention All interested
n respectfully invited to attend the exercises,
which, will be free to all interested in the subject
Ia the OF and other intellectual
oas Il IL gratifying that about be fa
one Monday evening, by the distinguished
divine and scholar Dr. Ives late EpiscopAlian Bishop Of
North Carolina. The peculiar and interesting position Of
this gentleman in the religious world at this time and his
high reputation for piety learning and general scholastic
and pleasing addresses with which have bscn
Dr. Iyes informed win not admit Of his giving
than lecture in this city consequently, those who desire
him avail Themselves of this, the only opporu
nifty they viii have
Communicated.
No asvnEssnEsrs JAsuAay.-I am very
glad hear some IL all the high officers of govern
this city, resolved place any refreshments
their guess the lst Of January. The ap
parent Az the when refreshments used to be pro-
the Presidents rowdyism has rendered this
absolutely necessary and one hope and trust al pri
Years Day win follow the example be set By the officers
of government. H.
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