, 1864-01-25

THE 0rERA.-The incoming week will be devo-
ted to preparations for the opera season. which La
to be tnauguruted at McVicker's one week from to-
day The season will last but twelve nights. The
indeatigable and succcsslul Grau Is the manager.
The company embraces the following well known
artists, among others; Madame Sophie Vera Lori
nj, Mile castri, Mile Morensi, Stefaal, TAn.ro,
Morrill,, coletu Ba1rili, Hartman, and powerful
chorus aud orchestra,
1tis limited that "DInorah" will be among the
novelties produced, and possibly "Fnust'' will be
added We understand that several artists
not advertised are expected to appear. .
PORTRAIT OF GEN. GRANT.-AntrobuB' We-l1ke
portrait OF Gen. Grant Is still on exhibition at
'Rced'e Temple Of Music,'' corner Of Randolph
and Dearborn streets. The proceeds Of the exhfbi-
tion are handed oyer to the manages Of the Sol
ders' Home, for the benefit Of that most excellent
charity,
MHs. kIoss' CoECERT.-Mrs. koss gave he
first concert Of the second series last evening. at
Musicnl Union Ha1l, to decidedly musical and
highly apprecIative audience The beautiful trio
in g major Of Beethoven, was rendered with great
taate By Mrs. Kloss, Dr.. Fessel, and Mr. Ba1atka.
McV1ckEn's TuEArHE.-Altss Charlotte Thomp-
son commences her second week at McVlcke.'s
this evening, with popularity rarely exceeded BY
any actress who has appeared for many Jears In
lnez, IN the drama Of Clouds with Silver Lining,
which Was written expressly for Miss Thompson,
and said TO be admirably suited to her powers. It
has never been produced In this city. It is
highly spoken Of By those who have seen 1t.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The managers Of the
Academy Of Music offer new programme for the
entertainment Of its numerous patrons this eve
ring. The details will be found in our advertising
columns. g
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Varieties, without any apparent diminntion in the
crowds be draws. Next Monday evening, the I'd
pro1imo, he will take benefit, when he hopes
and expects to be greeted by full house,
RoBHeoN & HowEs' C1acus.-This popular
place Of amusement offers new programme for
tonight and the balance Of the week. Among its
features Is the new extravaganza Of the Cobb1er's
Ffollc, or Cajoling Contraband. Robinson will
also appear In Of his astonishing feats Of horse
manship, and other things Of q like attractive
character will be offered for the delectation Of the
audience.
KNIGHTS TEap1An FEsT1yA1.-The first aunu-
al festival and banquet Of the Apollo Conmandery
No. !, knights Templar, will tako place at the
Briggs House, On the til Of February. The festl-
val will be confined to Knights Templars and their
Indies, All the Knights In this andudjolnlng
States are invited to be pressat, ,:s
MusEux.-The Museum ssiII open under the
auspices Of Coll Wood, today. Old Neptune, the
black Sea Lion, will be On exhibition. It IL tho
intention of Col. Wood to mike the Museum
first class place Of Amusement in every respect,
and to that end, new and popular novelties will
follow each other in rnpid succession. The hall
for histrlonic performances will soon be ready Tor
use. =
MUSICAL UNION CoxckR1.-The third of the
series OF Musical Union Concerts will be given at
their hall, in the Methodist Church Block, corner
Of Clark and Washington streets, on Wednesday
/ evening next. One Of the most popular pro-
gramnes Of the season Hi be offered for the graf
| iacation Of the patrons Of the Union.
EXPLOITS or THE AMERICAN NAyY,-Df. Tiffany
delivers hislecture on tie Exploits Of the Ameri-
can Navy" tonight, Mondsy,) In Bryan Hall.
Let every one Who wishes to hear first class lee
sure, on most Thrilling subject, go to Bryan Hall
tonight. This lecture h1s been pEapcred especial
| II for the occasion, and has had much labor be-
slowed upon it. The object OF the lecture Is to
aid In building new Mariners Bethel In Chicago.
This, Of itself, should draw together full house,
aR no object is more worthy mare needed in this
tiy. The subject Of the lecture Is very appropriate,
and doubtless all who hear It will be both pleased
| ard prodted. .
| Officers Of the navy and army arc invited ia DO
| present, and take seats on the platform.
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| FAIR AND FESTIVAL At BRYAN HALL.--The
| The Livingston Reformed butch Church, {coraer
Of Monroe aud sanganon streets,) will hold a
| Fair and Festival at Brv4n Hall IN Wednesday
,rhurs5sv ,na Er,dov ~ III. 7roat pnsino osa rosn
who dine down town u will find an excellent din.
ner at the lower hail. each Of these days, from II
| to s o'clock. We understand extensiTe arrange.
ments have been made for display Of useful and
fancy articles, which will be creditabe to the lady
managers, attractive to the purchaaers, and the
nns s,eaesr4 ~ ~ WI ''s'A'
us1os. LEAGUE. No. 1.-Memhers of th,s
s-.,.,o,, .r xo,ros+od - 1,,n+ ~ w.,. 1r,,, ~,
Mnrds~ ar.n1r9 tho azt,, 3nst .t > o.c,ocr ~
tba trnneactInn of hnsines. Persons 1uho ara
elected, but not Initiated, arc requested to be at
the hall little before the time specified. at 9
o'clock the open meeting will commence, to attend
which. ladies' and the public generally are cordially
| invited. This meeting will be addressed BY RaT.
| Nathaniel ColveT, d. D., atter which q. FAINT.
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Police CouAr.-Thcre wero few cases at
the Armory YESTERDAY of general interest. A t,w
d1,nlxa and thc ka,i cases notrd re1o,r conatftn.
| fed The snm total of cnnvicta.
| Lorc<ay-Marcaret n,prieu was held to bail in
the : Heeordess SS ior % the alleged T larceny m of %
rrnfers No lsD IS ~ atcr street