The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-19
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ACADEMY OF MUmc-THE HANDEL AND HAYDN
CoEoERrs The forthcoming series OF Handel and
Haydn Conoerts, to be nyen at the Academy Of
by this popular society. The efforts now making,
and the lberalty evinced by the gentlemen 70 whom
the management has been ntrusted order 10 insure
q series Of musical entertainments Of the highest
artistic excellence, cannot be too highly commended.
Their first concert viii take place Thursday even
ing, December 10, when Mendelsohn's EijaA
viii be produced. The two succeeding oratorios will
~, G tbs nSssnp1 .n ne new UH0aW
Miss III. M. Alexander. Mr.. George simpson, and
Dr. Gulmette have each an enyiable record. Inc
and seven for twol, Tor the entire season, is pro-
hgreesing rapidly at Trumpler's 80 that 70 insure
made carly.
The AMERICAN THEATRE - The Black Crook
The drama Of The Black Crook, by Charles NJ.
In New York CITY at Niblo's, will be produced in
this city, this evening at the American Theatre,
Wanuf street. above Eighth under the direction
of the author, and with new and gorgeous scenery
and intricate and novel machinery. Tho popular
Ssns bee dnsoged and viii perioI Sa
rioT ballet corps, IN this piece, This drama is
thoroughly romantic ana sen aonal, and the super
natural element In II ls quite strong II half that
said about It be true IL is the greatest theatrical card
Of the season.
NEW CHEsNUT STREET THgATRR.-Jeaerson an
pears aenn this evening at the Chesnut Street Thea
re as "Trip Van winkle," IN the drama OF that name
as altered by Boucicault This personaton is really
one OF the very best efforts Of these times, and
evInces very high talent IN Mr.. Jefferson We fear
merit.
WALNUT STREET THEATRR-Thls is the last
week of Mr.. Edwin Booths engagement at the
Walnut. Tonight he will play "Richelieu;" to-
morrow mThe Stranger" and Don Cesar de
tiuchio" and "Romeo :" and on SATURDAY, at the
Matinee, "Hamlet." MIR. Booths engagement IN
this CITY has been constant series of successes and
ne IS no doubt Rratiied at the high appreciation in
which he IS held by our playgoers.
ARCH STREET THEATRE.-Mr. Dan Bryant
the famous Irish COMEDIAN has had such great
success in his beautiful drama Of Shamus O'BrieR
that hewlll repeat 1t this week, with all popu-
lar igs, SONGS, and jokes Mr. BRYANT will close his
engagement at the Arch next Saturday, and will
be succeeded BY Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paul.
TIE FRENCH OPERA TROUPE, which was an
nounoed as intending to perform at the Academy OF
Music THE evening" will visit this oty at present.
holders it is also announced will have their money
refunded, by applying at the offices where their
tickets were purchased.
CARNoRoss G. D1xEY, at the Eleventh Street
Opera House, have overfowInR houses every even
ing. For Iun and amusement OF all kinds their
hIbtions are unsurpassed The audience Is in a con-
ertaiRment
"THE DANGER OF THE Hour, This is the sub
ect Of the great Lecture by Wendell Phillips, Esq,
the Academy of Music Tomorrow (Iuesdayl
veninR.
YALER's WINTER GARDEN, Vine street, below
Eighth. Miss Agnes Sutherl and, Miss Ada Tesman
and the Excelsior Orchestra every night
A THEATRE BURNED-A despatch dated Peters
burg, Va, November Is, says:-"PhGnix Hall, the
only theatre In this city, was burned at early
hour this morning The building was insured for
$500 or $4,000 in the Metropolitan office in New
York, which covers only about half the loss Harry
Macarthur closed an engagement at the hall last
M alght hi: company lost % all their wardrobes The
CASSIE RICHINGs IN CLovER.-A complimentary
benent has been rendered Miss Caroline Rchings In
Richmond, Va for Wednesday evening, November
81. The kichlngs English Opera Troupe Is now in
that city.