Entertainment
Abstracts: 43
Abstracts
720
Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 January 1864
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720 - L. Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Campbell's Minstrels are appearing at Brain-
ard's hall. Admission is 25 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors
open at 6:45 (5)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; Campbell's minstrels; *Entertainment
721
Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 January 1864
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721 - L Jan. 1:4/2 - The Campbell Minstrel troupe filled Brainard's
hall last night and will give a matinee for families this afternoon.
Their closing performance is tonight. Big bills are presented. (2)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; Campbell's minstrels
722
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 January 1864
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722 - L. Jan. 15:4/5 - At the new armory on Pearl st., west side, a
musical, literary, and dramatic entertainment will be given for the
benefit of soldiers' families today. The armory will seat 3,000 people.
Admission is 25 cents.
(1)
Index terms:
Pearl st.
723
Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 January 1864
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723 - L Jan. 18:4/2 - Newcomb's minstrels, the best troupe in the world,
are to play three nights at the Academy of Music. They have just com-
pleted a 126-night stand in Cincinnati. (3)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Cincinnati, O.; Newcomb's minstrels
724
Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 January 1864
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724 - L. Jan. 20:4/2 - Newcomb's minstrels, princes of minstrelsy, com-
bine musical excellence, originality, wit, and fun, more than any other
troupe. - (1)
Index terms:
Newcomb's minstrels
725
Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 January 1864
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725 - L. Jan. 21:4/2 - Newcomb's minstrels, Negro melodists. Their
last play ran 126 nights in Cincinnati. Among the leading talent are
Messrs. Rainor, Pell, and Hughes. They have a brass band of 11 pieces.
(3)
Index terms:
Hughes (minstrel); Newcomb's minstrels; Pill, Frank (minstrel); Rainer (minstrel)
726
Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 January 1864
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726 - L. Jan. 22:4/2 - Newcomb's minstrels were presented at the Academy
of Music and were a hugh success. The "End Men" were funny; the music,
excellent. Mr. Newcomb in "Old Virginia" was rich, as was Frank Pell
in "Land of our Forefathers." Admission to the matinee is 15 cents.
(4)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; LAND OF OUR FOREFATHERS (play); Newcomb's minstrels; OLD WIRGINIA (play)
727
Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 January 1864
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727 - L. Jan. 23:4/4 - Ramsey's minstrels play at Brainard's hall. The
troupe has 16 star performers. Ramsey is a champion banjoist; Stratton
an unrivalled vocalist; Pierce and Manning are funny men. The troupe
possesses fine talent. (2)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; Manning (entertainer); Pierce (entertainer); Ramsey's minstrels; Stratton (minstrel)
728
Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864
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728 - L. Jan. 26; adv: 1/7 - Brajnard's hall present Ramsey's Minstrels
tonight in SOUTHERN PLANTATION LIFE. An orchestra of brass and string
instruments will play. The price is 25 cents; reserved seats, 50
(5)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; Ramsey's minstrels; SOUTHERN PLANTATION LIFE (play)
729
Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864
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729 - L. Jan. 26:4/4 - Ramsey's minstrels made their debut in Cleveland
under discouraging circumstances. The streets were in terrible con-
dition, and few ventured out. The minstrels also had to compete with
the attraction at the Academy of Music.
The program was an excellent one. Solos, rendered by Stout and
Stratten, clogging, music, and wit filled the evening. - - (4)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Jeffrey, Charles (songwriter); Ramsey's minstrels; Stout (minstrel); Stratton (minstrel)
730
Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 February 1864
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730 - H Feb. 23:3/1 - Ramsey's troupe opened last night to a perfect
jam. "We can only repeat what we have so often said... that they are
decidedly the best troupe that has visited us for years." (1)
Index terms:
Ramsey's minstrels
731
Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 March 1864
(adv; 3 inches)
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731 - L. Mar. 12; adv: 1/1 - The Academy of Music will present the great Arab
troupe Mar. 14 in the comedy A CONJUGAL LESSON and in BETSY BAKER.
The cast will include Mr. Dickson, Mrs. Dickson, and Miss Bradshaw. (3)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); BETSY BAKER (play); Bradshaw, Miss (actress); CONJUGAL LESSON, A (play); Dickson, James (actor); Dickson, Mrs. James (actress)
732
Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 March 1864
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732 - L. Mar. 14:4/2 - At the Academy of Music, the Bedouin Arabs give
their unique exhibitions and their performance "THE CONJUGAL LESSON,"
a comedy. (2)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); CONJUGAL LESSON, A (play)
733
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864
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733 - L. Mar. 15:4/2 - Miss Emily Shaw read some of the choicest pieces
in our language, yesterday. Her selections were "The Vagabonds," "The
High Tide," "Charlie Machree," and "Wounded."
"We must offer admiration to the ease of her enunciation and the un-
interrupted progress of the voice through passages of tragic interest." (13)
Index terms:
"Charlie Machree" (poem); "High Tide, The" (poem); Shaw, Miss Emily; "Vagabonds, The" (poem); "Wounded" (poem)
734
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864
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734 - L. Mar. 15:4/3 - The acrobatic performances of the Arabs drew a
large audience to the Academy of Music yesterday. They are 12 in number,
all models of strength, from the "Hercules of a Hash-Assen," the pyramid
base, to the little puck of a Mahomet. Our Cleveland favorite, Mrs.
Dickson, gave some specimens of her comic genius. (4)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); Dickson, Mrs. James (actress)
735
Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 March 1864
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735 - L. Mar. 17; adv.4/7 - The Academy of Music will present the great
Arab troupe in the SWISS COTTAGE and in BOX AND COX this evening.
- (4)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); B0X AND COX (play); SWISS COTTAGE, THE (play)
736
Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 March 1864
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736 - L. Mar. 18; adv:4/7 - The Academy of Music will present the Arab
troupe in THE SWISS COTTAGE and in ROUGH DIAMOND, this evening for
the benefit of Mahomet. (4)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); B0X AND COX (play); ROUGH DIAMOND (play)
737
Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 March 1864
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737 - L Mar. 20; adv:4/7 - The Academy of Music will present the Arab
troupe this evening in my HAPPY HOME FAR O' ER THE SEA. There will be
a matinee this afternoon. (4)
Index terms:
Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); HAPPY HOME FAR O' ER THE SEA (play)
738
Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 March 1864
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738 - L Mar. 22:4/2 - The LEVEE OF LILLIPUT was exhibited by Tom Thumb
and his party, the smallest people in the world. A large crowd attended.
- (2)
Index terms:
LEVEE OF LILLIPUT (play); Thumb, Tom (midget)
739
Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 March 1864
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739 - L. Mar. 23; adv:4/6 - The Academy of Music will present the Arab
troupe this evening with the third appearance of J. H. Childers, the
great drill master, and conclude with the comedy song, "Favorite Farce,"
by Charles Jeffrey. (4)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); Childers, J. H. ; "Favorite Farce," (song)
740
Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 May 1864
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740 - L. May 3:4/3 - A crowded house greeted the celebrated Duprez and
Green's minstrel troupe at Brainard's hall last night. They will re-
main two more nights. (2)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; Duprez and Green (minstrel troupe of)
741
Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 June 1864
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741 - L June 2:4/2 - THE GREAT REBELLION will be depicted tonight
at Brainard's hall. The performers are some 200 young people, to be
assisted by a military corps in defense of the stars and stripes. This
entertainment has been given in other cities with great success. (3)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; GREAT REBELLION, THE (play)
742
Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 June 1864
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742 - L June 6:4/4 - Sam Sharpley and his minstrels are stopping at the
American House. They will give entertainments at Brainard's hall for
five consecutive nights beginning tonight. (3)
Index terms:
American House (hotel); Brainard's hall; Sharpley, Sam (minstrel troupe owner)
743
Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 June 1864
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743 - L June 7:4/5 - Sam Sharpley's minstrels played to a full house
last night. Cool Burgess and Sam brought down the house with their
witticisms. The whole troupe was in its best trim. (2)
Index terms:
Burgess, Cool; Sharpley, Sam (minstrel troupe owner)
744
Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 June 1864
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744 - L June 9:4/5 - Sharpley's vocalists are of the best, and Cool and
Sam (funsters) have no rivals. (2)
Index terms:
Sharpley, Sam (minstrel troupe owner)
745
Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 June 1864
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745 - L June 10:4/2 - A new band has been added to Sharpley's troupe.
The celebrated balladist, Sullivan, and the unrivaled banjoist, Rumsey,
furnished some superb music. (2)
Index terms:
Rumsey (entertainer); Sharpley, Sam (minstrel troupe owner); Sullivan (singer)
746
Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864
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746 - L June 24:4/2 - The faker of Wishu at Brainard's hall for the last
few nights has been very entertaining. His feats of slight and magic
are very skillfully performed. (2)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall; Vleiu (entertainer)
747
Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 July 1864
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747 - L July 14; adv: 1/3 - Charlie Gardner's minstrels will be at
Brainard's hall July 15 and 16 in SJIREES D'ETHIOPE. Admission is 25
cents; reserved seats 50 cents. (2)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Gardner, Charlie (minstrels troupe); Soirees D'Ethiope (minstrel show)
748
Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 July 1864
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748 - L July 16:4/3 : Gardner's minstrels presented fine entertainment
to a capacity house. Clog dances by Tim Hayes delighted the audience.
(1)
Index terms:
Gardner, Charlie (minstrels troupe)
749
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 July 1864
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749 - L. July 27; adv:4/7 - Chase's New York minstrels will appear at
Brainard's hall July 28, 29, and 30. Admission is 25 cents; reserved
seats, 50 cents. (5)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Chase's New York minstrels
750
Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 August 1864
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750 - L. Aug. 12:4/5 - Arlington, Leon, and Kelley's minstrels appear
at the Academy of Music Aug. 15, featuring 12 trained thoroughbred
Arabian horses. (2)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Arlington, Leon and Kelley (minstrels troupe)
751
Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 August 1864
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751 - L Aug. 30:4/5 - The Martinetti troupe gave an excellent performance .
yesterday to a large audience at the Academy of Music. (3)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; Martinetti, Ravel
752
Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 August 1864
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752 - L. Aug. 31:4/4 - The Ravel Martinetti troupe presents a French
pantomine, THE CONTRABANDIST, tonight at the Academy of Music. A
gymnastic act, ROMAN GLADIATOR, and a fairy pantomime, MAGIC -
TRUMPET, will also be presented. (2)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; CONTRABANDIST, THE (pantomime); MAGIC TRUMPET (pantomime); Martinetti, Ravel
753
Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 September 1864
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753 - L. Sept. 3; adv: 1/8 - Amusements for the people at Brainard's hall,
Sept. 7 and 8 will be Professor Fox's festival of beauty by 300 young
ladies and misses. Admission is 25 cents; reserved seats 50 cents. (5)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Fox, Professor; ROMAN GLADIATOR (play)
754
Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 September 1864
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754 - L Sept. 8:4/5 - THE GREEN MONSTER, presented by Martinetti-
Marzetti troupe yesterday at the Academy of Music was admirably received.
(3)
Index terms:
Academy of Music; GREEN MONSTER, THE (play); Martinetti - Marzetti (theatrical troupe)
755
Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 November 1864
(adv; 3 inches)
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755 - L Nov. 15; adv:4/8 - Brainard's hall for positively eight days
only starting Nov. 18. Larue's great war show. -
D. C. Larue, the greatest living humorist, will appear in parlor
entertainments called LARUE'S OLIO OF ODDITIES. Admission is
25 and 50 cents. - - - (3)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Larue, D. C.; LARE'S OLIO OF ODDITIES
756
Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 November 1864
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756 - L Nov. 18:4/4 - Brainard's hall was packed last night to hear the
famous elocutionist, James E. Murdock. He first gave several scenes
from HAMLET, followed by Scott's poem "The Toast," T. Bushanan Read's
poem, "Brushwood," and an anonymous poem "The Song of the Forge." He
translated Schiller's verse, "The Gove and the Lions," and recited some
patriotic poems. Among these were "Barbara Fritchie," "The Battle of
New Orleans," "Spirit of 1812, " and "Sheridan's Ride." The entertain-
ment closed with a reading from the PICKWICK PAPERS. (10)
Index terms:
"Barbara Fritchie" (poem); "Battle of New Orleans, The" (poem); Brainard's hall (Cont'd); "Brushwocq" (poem); "Gove and the Lions, The" (poem); HAMLET (play); Murdock, James E. (elocutionist); PICKWICK PAPERS (book); Read, Buchanan, T. (poet); Schiller (poet); Scott, Sir Walter (poet); "Sheridan's Ride" (poem); "Song of the Forge, The" (poem); "Spirit of 1812" (poem); "Toast, The" (poem)
757
Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864
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757 - H Nov. 25; ed: 1/2 - The great war show at Brainard's hall attract-
ed crowded houses yesterday, both in the afternoon and evening. -
"It would require more space than we have at our disposal, to speak
of the many points of interest and countless novel ties in this remark-
able entertainment. We can only say it is without a blemish or a spot
on which to rest a cavil or raise a doubt." (6)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Great Broad Gauge railroad
758
Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 November 1864
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758 - L Nov. 26:4/2 - The readings given by Evelyn Evans last evening,
at West Side High school for the benefit of soldiers' families was a
great success. Miss Evans' programme was as follows: "Our Defenders,"
"The Ruined Cottage," "The Seven Ages," "The Ohio Soldier," "The Irish
Picket," "Queen Mab," "The Sleeping Sentinel," "Little Jim," "Sheridan's
Ride," and "Boots at Holly inn." - (4)
Index terms:
"Boots at Holly Inn" (poem); Evans, Evelyn; "Irish Picket, The" (poem); "Little Jim" (poem); "Ohio Soldier, The" (poem); "Our Defenders" (poem); "Queen Mab" (poem); "Ruined Cottage, The" (poem); "Seven Ages, The" (poem); "Sheridan's Ride" (poem); "Sleeping Sentinel, The" (poem); West Side High school
759
Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864
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759 - L. Dec. 19:4/3 - Simcoe Lee was presented with an elegant goid
headed cane at the conclusion of the entertainment given at Brainard's
hall Dec. 17, which was also a benefit for Mr. Lee. "The Carpenter
of Rouen" was admirably rendered. Mr. Lee is winning new honors for
himself. - - (4)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); CARPENTER OF ROUEN, THE (play); Lee, Simcoe
760
Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 December 1864
(adv; 5 inches)
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760 - L Dec. 20; adv:4/7 - The National Combination and Wariety show,
the largest and best and only complete organization of its kind in
existence, will appear at Brainard's hall tonight and tomorrow night. .
Admission is 50 cents. (5)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); National Combination and Wariety (show)
761
Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 December 1864
(2 inches)
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761 - L. Dec. 23:4/5 - The celebrated Professor J. W. McAllister, world-
renowned prestidigitateur, will appear at Brainard's hall tonight. Ad-
mission is 50 cents. (2)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); McAllister, Prof. J. W. (prestidigitator)
762
Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 December 1864
(adv; 3 inches)
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762 - L. Dec. 24; adv:4/8 - Evans and company's monster gift show in
conjunction with Mazzoni, the wonderful Italian illusionist, will appear
at Brainard's hall commencing Dec. 26.
One hundred and fifty elegant and costly presents given away every
evening. Tickets are 35 cents. At the close of the entertainment, 25
pounds of mixed candies will be distributed throughout the hall. (3)
Index terms:
Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Evans and co. (show); Mazzoni (magician)