, 1864-01-21

McV1cKtR<e THEATRE. This evening Msss
Charlotte Thompson, who has already established
herself az Chicago hvonte. will appear In Made
iinc, in the bcanuipl french drama Of the Belle ot
] Fantou1g. Her pessonation Of this character ia
| h!ebly commended by tho Eastern press. Mics
Thcmpson will take her Arst hcneht in Chicago,
when hope size viii receive substantial recor-
milton Of her mcrftp artist. On Saturday at-
teruoon there will be a matinee Performance, in
| which Miss Thompson will repeat her beautiful
ard truthful de1fneatIon Of Pauline, In Bulwe1's
| P3ay Of the Lady Of Lyons. This will he the only
matinee previous to the commencement Of Grau's
Open Troupe.
TEE SEA L1oS.-"0ld Neptune" the Sea Lion,
which has long been prominent attraction at
BarIum's Mueeum, In New York, has been se-
cured by Col. Wood. the new manager, for exhibi-
ton at The Cbtcaso Museum. II Ia expected to ar
r1vo to-day, and viii be very coon ready to show
itse1f to Chicago audience. When ready, the
fact will he adFcrtised.
RoE1xsoE &, Howks' C1Rcun. n.-Thfs Is the last
wcek al the grand pageant Of the Field OF the Cloth
Of Cold and all who wish to see 1t must make hastc
to do so. The drama Of Don Quixote de la Man.
chn+ which has been run during tho week, ia re-
ceiyed by the audience with much satisfaction. In
addition to these, James Robinson, the Champion
rider. wiu ride aome Of his most daring acts Of
horsc1nanshir, with naany other novelties.
nent experiences no dfmtnuftton In its popularity
There ie hardly night hut what many are turned
a1oy, unable to obtain seats, Or even standing
rocm. The farce Of Peter Pipes Is greeted With
high satisfaction 20 la the Bull Run Survivor tho
Old Tom Cnt, A Big Thing on Ice, and the funny
sayings and do1rgs Of the company.
The VAHzErMs.-Tony Pastor still remains the
champion at the Varieties which receives its full
share Of popular favor On Friday evening, Mrs
q. =. Mcdonald, popular faTorite, takes her ben
eft, and hopes to be greeted with full house.
WASHINGTON SKATING PAnK.-5ackBon Hatnes
gsSe an afternoon and evening exhibition at his
skiu as skater yesterday In the presence OF largo
and astonished crowds. Ills akin and agility on
skatea n1e wundcrfnl-way aboye and beyond my
thf1g ever before Witnessed In this part Of our
country. When nnder full headwny, he see1ns to
fly nj he goes over the ice. Then, every attitude
he assumes, every movement he m.kes, Is full OF
grace and beauty. BIS form Is the very perfection
Of manly mor1d, and the excellent taste he cxer-
cfEes In the matter OF dress ia feature worthy Of
special commen1atfon. 4 thoroughly trained
equi1ibrfst and gymnast, every motion Of his body
is under his most perfect control. He makes no
mistakes, nc blunaers, except tcr the amusement
Of the audience. His imitation Of novice on
skatee are abeurd1y correct, and excite The most
bolste1ous laughter. Haines ID a native OF New
York city. Several years ago, being remarkably
ekfuuI skater by the advice Of friends, he adopted
it as a profession, and has Continued to follow
it. summer and winter With lucrative success. In
winter he plays star engagements upon the parks
in the States and the Canadas, and In the summer
performs hia astonishing teats On paf1os SKATES
upon the boards Of the New York theatres. He is
acknowledged to be without mi equal as skater.
on the Western Hemisphere. He will coutinue to
display his ,RIili at the Washington Skating Park
during the p1esent week, where we recommend all
b 20 and FFitucss t'big thing on icc."
OerEH GKArMG PAEK.-The managers give
grand Carnival, at the Ogden Park this evening,
and 1t will be sure 10 attract crowd.
CEx1nA1 SKATING PARK.-champfon skaters
arc fnc1easing in number. Following the example
ofthe Washington skating Park, the Central Park
announces 'tchampIon' in the person Of Captain
Robert Ba>lenline, sai}or, who rreated much ez-
element On our rirez, three years agohy his grace
ful and wonderful tests on skates. He will make
his first Appearance this afternoon, and will aiso
be on baEd In the evening. when there will be
fine display Of fire works. Perhaps tho champions
may be brought together IN friendly test Of their
skill In the att which the god Uuer inauSusatcd
for the pleasure and qualification Of his folloH-
ere.
TEE GREAT SEA L1oH.-Col Wood, Of the Chi
cago Museum, received Intelligence yesterday that
Barnum'a Sea Lion had been shipped. and Ia now
on the way to Chicago. THIS what Is it,"
created great ecnsation ancng the ha5tttxs Of
Ba1num's Museum. while on exhibition there, and
no doubt will create an equal Jurors here, among
the lovers Of comparative zoology.
CLEVELAND Lopox FEsT1yAI--Tha eighth An
nusl Festival Of Cleveland Lodge, No. I'll. F. and
A. Aasons whose reputation in this line fs eonstst-
ent with ita deeds Of charity, takes place tonight
at the fremont House. All arc acquainted with the
fertile capacities Of the managers, and ths we'll
earned renowp Of the fremont Houae in matters
In this llne and VIC are aure that the combination
will cali together sufficient uambes Of the e3a Of