Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-01
CITY NEWS.
NORTHERN OHIO SANITARY FAIR
rHE ANfATEuR THEATRIoALs:

THE AMATEUR THEATRICALs:
1.-The Honeymoon was exosIlentIy put
on the stage last night, by very talented
amateur company. Dresses, scenery, and
stage properties generally, were Of the best,
and most Of the parts were very creditabIy
performed. We have no time for comPli-
ment or criticism in detail. Suffice 1t to say
that our expectations in regard to the per-
fOrmAnes of ? standard drama by an un-
praotioed amateur company wero most agree
ably disappointed, and that the whole piece
passed of finely.
The " Mistlstoe BOugh," which has al
ready achieved much popularity, was repeat
ed last evening. The story itself is an An
glicised version Of the Italian tale of "Gin-
ervs, which has become immortal in Rogers
graceful verse. The intrinsic horror Of the
story, almost too horrible for conception or
rerresentatiOn-the agony Of the slow and
terrible death which the young bride suffers
in her living tomb,-the contrast between
the gay marriage and the fearful torture of
the death that follows,-is not adequately
pictured sitherin the poem or the psntOmIme,
and 1t is we'll that it should not Be.
| We cannot express our admiration Of the
graoe and purity with which Miss Vaughn
renders the mournful ballad which introduces
the -psntOmime.
THE BAZAAR
was thrOnged, as usual, last night, by most
brilliant throng. Jack LeIand's band was
present, and breathsd forth enchanting
strains, adding greatly to the pleasure of the
evening.
THE DINING HALL
did its customary immense business ysster-
day. Tbs vast hall is constantly flied, and
thousands upon thousands partske at the
ample board. This hall is the cheapest in
the whole Fair, in reality, and one is always
sure Of getting his moneys worth.
FLORAL HALL.
The usual steady crowd Of oomsrs and
gosrs has flowed through this fairy temple
all day long. Many smaller decorations,
have been added, to supply the places
of those which have been sold. The hall is
is always the subject of admiring comment
from all visitors. It is q monument Of beau
ty and poetry unequalIed by anything ever
constructed elsewhere. As an expression Of
beauty, incarnste and tangible, which the
eye may read in and the soul be instructed
by, 1t is well worthy the pains which have
been bestowed upon it,-and It is the saddest
commentary on mortality that SO much beau
ty must be so transient.
THR MUsEUK.
The most instructive and really valuable
department Of the wonderful Fair Is the Mu-
scum. It is the essence of history and geogra-
ply. It contains reminders Of all men, all
places, all events,-itis is eloquent in itS meme
ries and its prOphscies,- various store con-
tains the relics of the world. No person of
thought or culture should fail to enjoy to the
full its rich treasury.
SANITARY FAIR ITEMS.
TIE REOEIFEs.
Up to last night the total receipts Of the
Sanitary Fair, as Ear as reported, amounted
to over SAC, 900. This is merely the pro-
oesds Of cash donations and of the sale of
tickets and donated articles. Much as has
been sold, the stock of goods on hand is not
percsptibly dimished, and large donations,
especially of produce, 60, are made daily.
THE OLD FoLK's CONCERT.
The concert of the old folks, tonight,
will be the best evenings entertainment of
the Fair, and undoubtedly in some respects
the grandest musical feast ever offered to our
citizens. A choir Of two hundred and fifty
singers, the very flower Of the musical talent
of the whole State, will join in the concert,
all Of whom will be dressed in tho ancient
costume in vogue fifty years ago. Many of
these costumes are old family heir-Iooms,
exceedingly valuable and curious. The
whole splendid choir will be under the direc-
ton of Doctor Robinson, and the fine Orches-
ira will be directed by Jack Leland. Do
not fail to be present ct the Audience Hall to-
night. Come early and secure good seat.
The following is the
PROGRAMME:
PART FIRST.
l. Song of the OH Folks.
2. Boston.
3. Montgomery.
4. Complaint.
| 3. Mount Zion.
6. Worcester.
I. Anthsm-strike the Cymbal.
8. Davtd's Lanentation.
Q. Invitation.
10. Victory.
! II. Oeesn.
u. Anthem for Easter
IS. Coronation.
PAaE SECOND.