The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-27
DRAMATIC ANO MUSICAL NOTES.

TIE HANIoN's AT rue ACADEMY OF MUSIC. =
In these latter days OF the world, the science OF
thing fallen into the hauds OF class OF persous
who b resent bit little cl lin upon the co1nte-
pance and announcement OF the public. When,
therefore, we find thrown open 10 US such rare
and class tcal entertainment as Is now presented
by the Iianlon Brothers, we caunot refrain
from giving che eiTc;; lance more tn az a. s,al
prominence. The Hanlons are masters Of every
branch OF the acrobatc science, and many of
their iests are as original they are
startling. For downright audacity they GER
tatnly have never been eXcelled, aud rarely If
ever, equalled by any similar troupe OF q cer-
tanty we have had no performers Ot tne kind
in this city, for years past, who approach them.
The marvellous skill which they exit bit in "rbe
Three Flying Men in the Air." is equalled only
pate in The feat, lie and limb being boldly
risked-and yet not Iisked, for science has
reduced their perilous movements to
degree OF certainty which is equivalent
to safety. One of the most novel features
of the entertainment is the Mau-Frog,
a mysterious creature who dives about beneath
the wafer. while luxuriating in tobacco smoke.
In addition TO the intelligent O:ings who parti-
cipate in the evenings entertainment are a
number of dogs whose quaint performances are
almost equal to those OF their masters Alto
pether, an evening cAunot be more entertain
ingly, and scarcely more prodtaoly, spent than
at the Academy of Music during the present
engagement of the Hanlons.
AT THE CHEsNUT STREET THEATRE the fairy
spectacle of Ctndru on still holds its sway de-
servedly. A number of notifications 10 the
drama as plav ed last winter nave been made, TO
its decided Improvement. The thread of the
story is the ever popular romance OF "Clnde-
Tella, and the Little Glass Slipper" with which
the dramatist has taken considerable liberties,
placing Cinderella's father in the unenvable
position of a ben-pecked husband, whose Lribu-
! lations add not "a little to the interest of the
romance While the chief attraction of the play
! consists in the ballet which figures SO prOmi-
nently in it, there is stlli considerable opportu-
drama. which almost
! lacking in the famous Back Crook.
| AT THE ARCH STREET THEATRE the delightful
| drama of Ours wilt continue the attraction
| during the remainder OF the week. The vivid
thunderstorm aRd the picturesque moonlight
march have lost none Of their original attrac-
! tiveu ess. This evening Mrs. Joho Drew will
take benefit as MARY Netley" in Ours, and at
the matinee and evening performances to-mor-
row, the same will be presented for the last
times. On Monday evening next, according to
the announcement, long since made, Colonel
! Fitzeerads new Irish drama OF Lghtdl Last; or,
The ShadolG on he OaSenaent will be produced,
and curiosity will be put at rest.
AT THE WALNUT STREET THEATRE Miss Lucille
! Western is stun eugd9ed IN serving up East
Lynne TO the unwearied admirers OF that
never ending sensation. This evening she will
take benefit, and East Lynne will, as usual, be
the attraction.
AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE the holiday week
is being characterized by even more than the
customary variety OF entertaining performances.
matinee is given tom orrow afternoon.
AT THE SEVENTH STREET OPERA HOUSE Santa
Claus made his appearance on Christmas even
ing, and he has not Yet disappeared. The inte-
rest OF the entertainment is greatly inc eased
by the lavishness with which Old Nick sc catters
his toys among the audience. This evening Mr..
William Allen will take oeEeht.
AT CONCERT HALL the Morris Brothers. troupe
of minstrels have been performing Throughout
the week to large audiences, whom they have IN
no case failed 10 please.
SACRED CONCERTS ON SUNDAY EvENING.-The
fiji st of a series of Sacred Concerts en- Sunday
evenings will take place at Concert Hall on
next Sunday evening. the 29th instant, under
the direction of Mark Hassler, and the prepara-
tions are being conducted on very grand scale
1t will be one of the finest musical reunions
that has taken glaCe IN the city for many years.
Mr.. Hassler has fortunately effected an engage
ment with the great prlma donna con ratio Mime
Elisa Lumley, lately arrived from Europe, who
has taken prominent parts In the grand opera:
OF Paris, Milan, Londou, and other European
cities. Madame Lumley has had the honor tC
sing before number OF the crowned heads o
Europe, and as an oratOrlo singer she stands
unequaled, grand orchestra OF fifty drst
class performers has been engaged, and choice
programme OF sacred gems has been prepared
which will be found in another column. TIT
Home Missionary Society will be the recpient
OF the entire net proceeds of the drst concert.
The GERMANTA ORCHESTRA Will give their re
gular public rehearsal, at the Musical Funt
Hall, tomorrow afternoon, commencing a
halt-past three o'clock. The following is th'
programme:-
l. Overture, LA Dame Blanche (by requesD, Boiel
2 Concert for Violin op "a allegro motto and audautt
Performed by William stoh, Jr, Mendessohr
Adaeio ca%taSiie from Tenth sinfonieJ II svdc
s. Overture, "Egmont' lby requesD Beethoven
7. Finale from Lucia di Lammermoor ..,. Oonzett
, HAssLER's ORCHESTRA will, on Monday after
noou next, give another of those popular instru
mental and vocal concerts, which have foun
such ready and hearty tavor with our music
going public.