Theater Playbill For The Zouaves At The Odd Fellows Hall Washington Dc January 13 1862

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Theater Playbill for the Zouaves at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., January 13, 1862

Author : Odd Fellow's Hall (Washington, D.C.)
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Download or read book Theater Playbill for the Zouaves at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., January 13, 1862 written by Odd Fellow's Hall (Washington, D.C.) and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Odd Fellows' Hall. Frederick G. Zouave, director. For positively 3 nights only. Greatest novelty of the season! ... First night of the Zouaves! (Original founders artists of the Theater at Inkermann, during the Crimean War) These are the original French soldiers who formed themselves into a dramatic corpos before the walls of Sebastopol! and during many of their representations, were attacked by the Russians ... The Zouaves perform the ladies' parts in their plays. The Zouaves will be assisted by Mr. Aguste. Monday evening, January 13th, '62, the performance will commence with the operatic buffo, in one act (music from Leo Delisles) entitled "The Two Blind Beggars" ... after which, the comic military pantomime, in one act, arranged by the Zouaves, entitled "The Tartar Peasant!" ... By request, the national French hymn of "La Marseillaise!" Sung by Zouave Frederick. "The Seargents Boarder" Vaudeville and episode of the Crimean War, in one act, arranged by the Zouaves for the Inkerman Theater ... After which, the new and elegant Bayonet Exercise! consisting of the formation & defence with the bayonet in squares of four, executed by the Zouaves. In conclusion, the Zouaves will sing their own song, "Le Rondeau des Zou! Zou!!" ... The Great Prestidigitateur is Coming.

Theater Playbill for Wyman, Ventriloquist and Wizard at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., August 3, 1861

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Theater Playbill for Sanford's Opera Troupe at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., October 11, 1859

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Theater Playbill for Mr. Love at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C. March 3, 1860

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Theater Playbill for Peak Family Campanlogians at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., December 1-3, 1859

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Theater Playbill for the Zouaves at the Washington Theater, January 17, 1861

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Book Synopsis Theater Playbill for the Zouaves at the Washington Theater, January 17, 1861 by : Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office

Download or read book Theater Playbill for the Zouaves at the Washington Theater, January 17, 1861 written by Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager, Mr. Humphrey Bland ... Greatest novelty of the season. Fourth night of the Zouaves ... These are the original French Soldiers ... The Zouaves perform the Ladies' parts in their plays. Thursday, January 17th, 1861 the performance will commence with Miss Alice Placide Mann delivering a Curtain Lecture to Mr. J.T. Raymond. After which, the French Proverb, in one act, "La Tireliere, ou, Titi le Talocheur" ... La Marseillaise, sung by Zouave Frederick. To be followed by "Un Tigre du Bengale" ... After which an Ambuscade in Inkermann! Military show in one scene! Forty Zouaves in full uniform will appear in this scene ... A bayonet fight ...To conclude, the Zouaves will sing their own song, "Le Rondeau des Zouzou!" by all the company. Mr. Joseph Jefferson will appear on Monday, in a popular character ...

Theater Playbill for Professor Love at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., [March 1, 1860?].

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Download or read book Theater Playbill for Professor Love at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., [March 1, 1860?]. written by and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Odd-Fellows' Hall. Lessee, J. Sanderson. Immense success. Hall crowded! To see the wonders of the 19th century. Third and last night but two! Of the great European wizard and ventriloquist! Love! Whose wonderful performances have gained the applause and approbation of highly delighted and discriminating audiences. His success in Washington is most decided and complete. Entire change of programme for this evening. Witchcraft, transformations, magical deceptions, dedicated to the heathen gods, Merio, Fanto, Seto, Poco, Lato. My God! My God! Can such things be!

Theater Playbill for Sanford's Opera Troupe at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., October 14, [1859?].

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Theater Playbill for Dr. Valentine at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., May 19-20, 1853

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Download or read book Theater Playbill for Dr. Valentine at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., May 19-20, 1853 written by and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Odd-Fellows Hall, Dr. Valentine, the Prince of eccentricities, respectfully announces to the citizens of Washington that the unprecedented success of his late Exhibition in this city, has induced him to give two more of his delightfull entertainments! At the above named Hall, on Thursday and Friday Ev'ngs, May 19 & 20 ... By special arrangement, Doct'r Valentine will receive the gift tickets issued by Mr. Perham, of Philadlephia. These Tickets cost $1 each, and will admit two Gentlemen, or one Gentleman and three Ladies. They also entitle the holder to receive one of the 12,000 gifts! Enumerated below, and which will be distributed on Thursday, May 26th, 1853. Panorama of California which was so popular in Baltimore, and whose net earnings exceed $12,000. Piano! valued at $350, which can be seen at Ferretts Music Store, No. 50, South 10th street, Assembly Buldings, Philadelphia ... Doors open at 7, to commence at 8. Tickets to be had at the Principal Hotels, at the Office of the Odd-Fellows' Hall, and of E.A. Ryther.

Theater Playbill for Dr. Beale's Wonderful Panopticon at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., October 25, [1859?].

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Theater Playbill for Duprez & Green's Original New Orleans & Metropolitan Opera Troupe and Brass Band at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., March 7, 1861

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Theater Playbill for Duprez & Green's Original New Orleans & Metropolitan Opera Troupe and Brass Band at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., February 27, 1861

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Download or read book Theater Playbill for Duprez & Green's Original New Orleans & Metropolitan Opera Troupe and Brass Band at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., February 27, 1861 written by Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Odd-Fellows' Hall. Overflowing houses. Third night of the mammoth double troupe of minstrels, comprising the very flower of Ethiopian artistes in the profession. Look, look. Duprez & Green's original New Orleans & Metropolitan Opera Troupe! and Brass Band will have the pleasure of making their Third appearance in Washington, on Wednesday Ev'g, Feb. 27 with new novelties, etc., introducing an entirely new selection of acts, selected from the gems of Ethiopian Minstrelsy, on which occasion every member of this stupenduous troupe will appear. 16 star performers. Grand matinee on Saturday afternoon, March 2d, for the accommmodation of Children and Families ... The New Orleans and Metropolitan Opera Troupe Bass Band led by Mr. Jno. Pratt, will give a serenade in front of the Hall each evening, previous to opening the door. Stage manager, J.E. Green, musical director, Mons. C. Lavalee. Look at this entire change of programme ...

Theater Playbill for "A Kiss in the Dark" and the Zouaves at the Washington Theater, January 16, 1861

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Download or read book Theater Playbill for "A Kiss in the Dark" and the Zouaves at the Washington Theater, January 16, 1861 written by Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager, Mr. Humphrey Bland ... Greatest novelty of the season. Third night of the Zouaves ... These are the original French Soldiers ... The Zouaves perform the Ladies' parts in their plays. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1861 the performance will commence with the farce of "A Kiss in the Dark" ... After which, the French proverb, in one act, "Les Petites Miseres de la vie humaine" ... La Marseillaise, sung by Zouave Frederick. To be followed by "Les Deux Aveugles" (Operetta Buffo, in one act, music by Offenbach) ... After which an Ambuscade in Inkermann! Military show in one scene! Forty Zouaves in full uniform will appear in this scene ... A bayonet fight ... To conclude, the Zouaves will sing their own song, "Le Rondeau des Zouzou!" by all the company ...

Theater Playbill for "A Conjugal Lesson" and the Zouaves at the Washington Theater, January 14-15, 1861

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Theater Playbill for Isabella Cubas and Signor Ximines and Susan Denin in "A Decided Case" and "Poor Pillicoddy" at the Washington Theater, January 13, 1862

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Author : Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.)
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History of the Fifth Regiment of Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, During Three Years and a Half of Service in North Carolina. January 1862-June 1865: 1

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Author : John K. Burlingame
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The Soul of Pleasure

Author : David Monod
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501703994
Total Pages : 308 pages
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