The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-12
AMUSENH-ENTs.

hmubEMEMIb
Italian Opera--Now that the election is over
our oltlzens will have more time to attend to
Jne necessary TecreatiOns of life. We ad wise all
who like classical or operate music executed by
lne pest 0Tttstes in the world, to remember that
on MONDAY evening next we shall have the ini.
tlal performance, by the Maretzek- -Bergmann
Italian Opera Troupe, of R,ccis great comic
work, CrISptnO g td CO9ndre in which the re.
nowned ouiio, Gioreio Ronconi, will make his
first appearance here. The support accorded to
Signor Ronooni comprises some OF the very
pest talent OF the troupe. Season tickets NAV
be obtained any day at Trt2hpler's Music Store
Seventh and Chesnut streets, and tickets and
seats may be had al the box.ofce OF the
Academy.
Chesput Street Theatre MIR. John Il. Owens
appears In a. very attractive bill tonight. In
ADDITION TO his great impersonatiou of "Uncle
SolOn Shtngle," he will play the part of "Nan-ne-
no-ne-aw," in mirIh-provoking comedietta
called The LaUe indian, written expressly for
Mr.. Owens amusement, and the edidcation of
takes benefit, and tomorrow afternoon he will
appear at the matinee. Mr. Ovens humor is
unctuoUs and chaste. He is a remarkably care
iul actor, aud deserves the great patronage that
is accorded him.
Arch Street Theatre.-Nir. Baudmann has
made quite hit in his beautiful new play
called Destiny. His performance of the part OF
corporal Antoine" ts fine piece of brusque,
palmetto acting, and he ls warmly appaude1 in it.
Thls evening MIR. Bandmann appears i'm Hamlet
lor his benefit, supported by all the favorites of
the company. This distinguished tragedian
can only remain with us a few nights more,
and no one should fail to witness his tne acting.
" Walnut Street Theatre-Mr Hackett's Benefit
Mr J, II. Hackett appears this evening in Rip
Van WtnLle and Monsieur MdLet. Tomorrow
evening will close his brief but very successful
engagement. On Monday night Mr.. Edwin f.
Booth, the distinguished American tragedan
appears as ''lago," in Shakespeare's OtheIo.
Mr. Booth will be supported 6y Miss Susan
Denim, Mr.; j. B. Roberts, Mr.. Barton Hill, Miss
Annie Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. Walcott Mr.. Owen
Fawcett, and Mr.. Mark Brooke.
American Theatre-Mr. Joseph Proctorl i'm
proves an excellent opportunity for the display
of his remarkable meo-dramatlc abilities in his
new play of Ambition; or, the Tomb, Throne
Scdfotd, and EIeCaaioneT. He has had large and
admlring audiences every evening, and his act
ing has been we'll appreciated. Every one should
see this fine historical tragedy before its with
drawn to make room for other novelties. THIS
evening Mr.. Proctor's benefit is announced. He
has made hosts of friends in this city, and we
feel confident they will not let this announce.
ment pass unheeded. ...
salle Diabolique.- is determined to
make us regret his departure. This is his last
week, and he is tantallizine the public with
most inviting programme every night. He will
perform for two nights more only. Tomorrow
afternoon farewell matinee will be given. Go
early to the Assembly Building tonight, or
secure your seats in advance. Take the chill
dren TO see that 'ghosts may he played with"
ana although not 20 be ''sneezed at" are nothing
N. B.-Heller takes benefit every evening, so
as to be sure to have his share of the profits.
Lecture on Napoleon III-Professor Tripp, of
Boston, is to deliver his celebrated lecture on
the present French Emperor, in Musical Fund
Hail. on Thursday evening, 18th INST, being the
hrst OF a series of free lectures to be given under
the auspices oil the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation OF this city. Mr.. Trip was in Paris at
the subversion Of the Orleanist dynasty, in
1S48, which brought LOUIS Napoleon to power:
and his writings and lectures on the leading
European statesmen have met with much public
favor.
The Bateman Concerts-The great Bateman
concerts commence in tnis city ON Monday
evening" October %, when series or un-
equailed musical entertainments will be given
at the Musical Fund Hall. The troupe consists
of Madame Palepa, pr.ma donna; Signor Brig
noli, Signor Ferranti, Slgnor Fortuna, Mr.. s. B.
Mills, the great pianist, Mr.. Carl Rosa, vIolnist
and Mr. j. l.. Halton, musical director. The
troupe are all artstes of much talent and
celebrity.
Academy of Music-To-morrow evening, at the
Academy there will be testimonial bene 1T given
to the philadelphia Typographical Dramatic As
sociation, by the Ne~ York Dramatic Union. The
play of London Assurance will be performed by
the New York Union, and the play OF Family
Jars by the Philadelphia Association. Excellent
players are found IN both associations, and the
labors of these amateurs deserve support.
Lincoln Memorial Tableaux.-The great Lin
coin Memorial Tableaux continues its success
ful career at National Hall, Market street,
below Thirteenth. The paintings are very
beautiful, and represent all the important
events of Mr.. Lincoln's history. The lecture
by Samuel X. Murdoch and the vocalizat,on
OF Mad'lle Evra de Silva, add materially to the
attraction.
Mr. Bogumil Dawson, the eminent German
tragedIan, who is at present performing i'll
New York TO crowded houses, will make his
appearance in this city, at the Academy of
Music, for five nights, commencing on No
Yember 7.
Carncross & Dixey. at the Eleventh Street
Opera House, will present their usual pro.
eramme of Ethiopian dellneatons tonight