Title: Theater playbill for "Why Don't She Marry?," "The Poor Soldier" and "The Irish Lion" at the Washington Theater, August 22, 1861
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Thursday. Numerous parties were prevented by the unfavorable state of the weather from attending the benefit of Mrs. C. Henri, therefore, the manager has arranged it to take place this evening. Fourth night of Mr. Frank Drew. Thursday, August 22, 1861, the performance will commence with the burletta of "Why Don't She Marry?" ... To be followed by the ballad opera of "The Poor Soldier" ... The whole to conclude with roaring farce of "The Irish Lion" ... To-morrow evening, benefit of Mr. Frank Drew ...