The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-03
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
The UItr Ann.nmnnr..

AT THE CHEsNUT the performance this even
ing, it should be remembered, will be for the
benefit of Mr.. Davenport, who will appear as
'Rolando," in Tobin's comedy of The Honey
moon, and as civilian" ia Douglas Jerrold's
nautical drama of Black Eyed Susan. The
playgoers OF Philadelphia will on this occasion
have an opportunity to show their appreciation
OF Mr.. Davenport as an actor, manager, aud a
gentleman, and a house crowded from pit to
dome may be expected. Mr.. Davenport, since
he has had the management of the Chestnut in
his hands, has greatly advanced his already
high reputation, and with the excellent company
he has gathered about him he has given q series
of entertainments that have been witnessed with
great pleasure by large and fashionable audi
ences. He deserves the announcement a
crowded house this evening will give him, and
we are pleased to believe that the compliment
tary benefit will be of a most substantial char
acter.
On Monday next Fosters spectacular drama
of The old Man of the Mountain will be pro-
duced in handsome style, with new scenery,
appointments, etc.
AT THE WALNUT Miss Leona Cavender will
appear for the last time this evening in the
drama of Mi7lnie'S Luck.
A matinee will be given tomorrow, when the
drama of The Great city will be performed.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. J. s. Clarke will
commence farewell engagement of seven per-
formances, previous to hisdepqrture for Europe,
by appearing as Bob Acres in Sheridan's CO.
medy of The RiUGls.
AT THE ARCH the piece entitled Paris; or,
evening.
AT THE ACADEMY OF Music Theodore Thomas
and his grand orchestral combination will give
their first concert this evening The reputation
of this orchestra is so high that the greatest in
terest has been excited in the performers an
nounced for this evening aud tomorrow, and
highly enjoyable entertainments may be eX-
pected. Miss Anna Mehlg the celebrated
pianist, will make her first appearance in this
city at the concert this evening.
There will be matinee tomorrow and q con-
cert tomorrow evening.
AT THE ASSEMBLY BUILDING the two
headed girl and other curiosities may be seen
every afternoon and evening.
AT THE AMERICAN Mr.. ID. l.. Morris will have
farewell benefit this evening. A programme
suited to the tastes of family audience will be
presented.
AT THE MUSEUM, Ninth and Arch streets,
the drama of The Drunbdrd will be performed
this evening.
A matinee tomorrow.
AT THE ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE a
variety of Ethiopian comicalites will be pre-
sented this evening.
RoTHERMEL's picture of "The Battle of
Gettysburg" is on exhibition al No. 1908 Ches
nut street.
AT DUPREz & BENEDICT's OPERA HOUSE
there will be dramatic performance this even
ing.
THE ENGLISH OPERA.-In addition to the
attractions hitherto announced for the English
opera season to be given at the Academy of
Music next week, the management now state
that Miss Jenny Won Busk, Mr.. Joseph Herr
mans, Miss Alma Krause, Mr.. William Lotti,
and the child Americus will appear on Monday
and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday evening the opera of Faust will be
performed in German. There will be no addi-
tional charge on account of this increased at
traction.