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HISTORY

AMERICAN STAGE.

CONTAINING

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF NEARLY EVERY MEM-
BER OF THE PROFESSION THAT HAS APPEARED
ON THE AMERICAN STAGE, FROM
1733 to 1870.

BY

T. ALLSTON BROWN.

New York :
DICK & FITZGERALD, PUBLISHERS,

Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1870, by

DICK & FITZGERALD,

In the Clerk's Office cf the United States District Court for the Southern District of

New York.

TO

JOSEPH JEFFERSON,

THE MAN OF GENIUS,

THE HIGH-TONED GENTLEMAN, THE TRIED AND TRUE FRIEND,,

WHOSE BRILLIANT CAREER

HAS ADDED LUSTRE TO THE STAGE AND DIGNITY TO THE

PROFESSION,

THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED.

PREFACE.

In preparing this History of the American Stage, many years of private
friendship and business association with the members of the profession in gen-
eral, have afforded the author peculiar opportunities for obtaining reliable in-
formation regarding the artists of the present day, as well as for collating the
traditionary reminiscences of those whose name and fame belong to the past.

The biography of the past, where material facts are abundant and final re-
sults are known, is a comparatively easy task ; but the record of the pres-
ent, sketched as it were in transitu, can but be the reflex of present public
opinion, and largely founded on criticism. And the author's career of eleven
years as a dramatic critic has given him a thorough insight, surpassed, if in-
deed equalled, by few, into matters connected with the stage, and in that ca-
pacity it has always been his aim to give his conscientious opinion, unbiassed
and free from all private considerations.

The stage is an arduous profession, requiring so many natural gifts, com-
bined with difficult acquirements, that while success is honor and happi-
ness, failure, though unfortunate and full of disappointment, is no disgrace ;
and every new aspirant knows that success or failure is the result of public
opinion, and that his efforts must at all times be open to public criticism.

The critic's office is a difficult and thankless one. His duty, if honestly
fulfilled, compels him to censure unflinchingly what is faulty, as well as to
heartily praise what is deserving ; and it is only by comparing the opinions of
critics in general, that we can arrive at the nearest approach to the truth.
This the author has done to the utmost of his ability and resources ; and, with
such aids and advantages, has endeavored to furnish a faithful, and he trusts
acceptable, contribution to the dramatic records of the country.

6 PRE FA CE.

Notwithstanding the great care that has been taken in preparing and
arranging such an array of subjects as this work includes, it was scarcely pos
sible to prevent the omission of some few of, perhaps not the least impor-
tant names. This was caused, in most instances, by unavoidable delay in
obtaining some necessary point of information, until, as the work progressed
in the printer's hands, it was too late to insert them in their proper places.
These will be found in an appendix, at the end of which, though last not
least, appears the name of the very latest brilliant addition to the stars of the
theatrical firmament, Mr. Fechter.

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OF THE

AMERICAN STAGE.

A.

ABBOT, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM.
— Born in England, June 12, 1790. Made his
debut in 1809, at the Haymarket Theatre, Lon-
don, as Frederick, in " Lover's Vows." First
appeared on the American stage at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Beverly, in " The
Gamester." First appeared in Philadelphia,
October 19, 1836, as Hamlet, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. Died June 1, 1843, of apo-
plexy, in New York.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bradshaw, wife of William
Abbot (maiden name Buloid), was born in
Chester, N. Y. Made her debut in 1834, at
the Franklin Theatre, New York, as one of
the chorus. Joined the company at the Park
Theatre, June 5, 1841. First appeared in
Philadelphia, December 2, 1848, as Gertrude,
in " Hamlet," for the benefit of Edwin Forrest,
at the Walnut Street Theatre. Her last en-
gagement was with Thomas Barry, in Boston.
In 1843 was married to Mr. Abbot. Died in
Orange county, N. Y., December 15, 1858.

A'BECKET, THOMAS.— Born in Chat-
ham, England, March 17, 1808. Visited this
country in 1837, arriving here June 12; and
soon after gave lessons on the flute, piano, and
in thorough bass, and was afterwards in the
orchestra at the Franklin Theatre. Made his
first appearance on the stage, April 10, 1838, as
Dandini, in the opera of "Cinderella," with
Abbot and Nathan's Opera Company, in Buf-
falo, N. Y., with whom he remained three
years. First appeared in Philadelphia in Sep-
tember, 1840, at the National Theatre. After-

wards played in various cities throughout the
country. Left the dramatic profession and ap-
peared in burnt cork, with S. S. Sanford's
Minstrels, in Philadelphia. As a musical
composer, he enjoys an enviable reputation.

ACHILLE, MONS. AND MAD.— Mon-
sieur was born in France. Made his first ap-
pearance in America at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, March 1, 1827, as a dancer. Made
his debut in Philadelphia July 11, 1827, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. Returned to Eng-
land in 1830. Madame was born in Paris.
Made her first appearance on the American
Stage the same night with her husband. She
was a very clever dancer. Returned to Europe.

ADAMS, AUGUSTUS A.— Born at Bos-
ton, Mass., where he first appeared on the
stage in 1828, at the Tremont Theatre. First
appeared in Philadelphia, March 31, 1831, as
William Tell. On April 2, 1S35, he opened at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Damon.
The tragedy of "Jack Cade " was written ex-
pressly for him, but he failed in it. Died in
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 19, 1851. Had he
let drink alone he would have become the
greatest actor ever seen in this country.

ADAMS, ELDER G. G.— Born in Bos-
ton, Mass. Made his debut December 20,
1847, as Richard the Third, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. Died in Boston, Oct.
12, 1853. He was an actor, lecturer, poet,
and preacher.

ADAMS, JOHN B.— Born in Boston,
Mass., in 1830. First appeared on the stage
in August, 1851, as Allen, in "Warlock of the
Glen," at the Boston Museum. Died in Bos-

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ton, Mass., Oct. 3, 1863, of congestion of the
brain, and was interred in Mount Vernon.

ADAMS, JOHN F.— Born in Boston,
Mass., where he made his debiit at the old
Warren Theatre, as Frank, in " Fortune's
Frolic."

! ADAMS, J. P.— This Yankee comedian
made his first appearance in Philadelphia,
Nov. 19, 1849, as " Sam Patch in France," at
the Arch Street Theatre. In March, 1858,
was married in Sacramento, Cal., to Rowena
Granice. In August, 1850, he was a leader of
the Mormon Colony of about six hundred, at
Beaver Island, near the foot of Lake Michi-
gan. He has tried his hand at almost every-
thing— acting, preaching, etc

ADAMS, MR. AND MRS.#DWIN.—
Mr. Adams was born in Medford, Mass., Feb.
3, 1834, First appeared on the stage Aug. 29,
1853, as Stephen, in " The Hunchback," at
the National Theatre, Boston. In Novem-
ber of the same year he opened at the Howard
Athenaeum, Boston, as Bernardo, in " Ham-
let." First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept.
20, 1854, at the Chestnut, as Charles Woodley,
in " The Soldier's Daughter." His first great
hit was at the St. Charles Theatre, Baltimore,
Md. He has appeared in all the principal
cities in this country as a star, and is one of the
best light comedians on the stage.

Mrs. Adams, who was a beautiful young
lady, a clever actress and graceful danseuse,
retired from the stage several years ago.

ADAMS, MR. AND MRS. C. F.— Made
their first appearance at the Bowery Theatre
in 1S50, and afterwards at Bamum's Museum,
New York. Mr. Adams died in Washington,
D. C, Feb. 9, 1854.

ADAMS, REBECCA.— Died in Chicago,

111., Sept. 25, 1865, of apoplexy. She appear-
ed as the Widow Melnotte, in the " Lady of
Lyons," two days previous to her death.

ADCOCK, MR.— Born in England, and
made his first appearance in America, Sept. 5,
1752, as Mercury, in " Lethe," at Williams-
burg, Va. Made his debut in New York,
Sept. 17, 1753, as Humphreys, in "The Con-
scious Lovers."

ADDIS, JOHN B.— Born in Kent, Eng-
land, in Nov., 1S04. In 1818 he became at-
tached to the private theatre in Catharine
street, Drury Lane, London. He soon after
appeared at the East London Theatre, Well-
close Square, as Bernardo, in " Hamlet." Ar-
rived in this country in Sept. 1833, and made
his debut as Scudio, in the " Mountaineers,"

at the old Richmond Hill Theatre. For eleven
years he was engaged at the Bowery Theatre
as prompter and stage manager. In 1855 was
stage manager at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. Is at present retired from the
stage.

ADDISON, MISS LAURA.— Born in
Colchester, Eng., Nov. 15, 1822 ; made her
debut on the stage in the year 1842, at Nor-
wich, Eng., as Elvira, in " Pizarro ; " made
her first appearance on the London boards, in
1847, at Sadler's Wells. First appeared on
the American stage, Sept. 29, 1851, at the
Broadway Theatre, New York, as Lady Tea-
zle, in "The School for Scandal; " made her
debut in Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1851, at the
Walnut, as Lady Mabel, in " The Patrician's
Daughter."

She died Friday, Sept. 3, 1852, on board the
steamboat Oregon, while journeying from
Albany to New York. Her relatives, thinking
that foul play had been used, had a post mor-
tem examination made of the body, to ascer-
tain, if possible, the true cause of her death.
But before the coroner came, the body had
been removed and buried in the Second Ave- .
nue burying-ground, New York. The coroner
learning these facts had the vault guarded by
a police officer. The body of the deceased was
exhumed, and the decision was that she died
from congestion of the brain.

ADELINE, MDLLE.— Made her first ap-
pearance on the American stage Nov. 12, 1840,
as Jessie, in the ballet of " La Sylphide," at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
First appeared in New York, Aug. 19, 1850. '

AIKEN, FRANK E.— Born in Boston, in
1839. Made his debut at the Museum, Troy,
N. Y., under G. C. Howard's management.
He then visited Boston for a season, after
which he opened at the Arch, Philadelphia.
For some time he has been in Chicago.

AIKEN, GEORGE L.— Born in Boston,
Mass., Dec. 19, 1830. Made his debut in
June, 1848, as Ferdinand, in " Six Degrees of
Crime," in Providence, R. I. First appeared
in Philadelphia in Aug., i860, at the Arch
Street Theatre The following season was
dramatist at Bamum's Museum, New York.
In April, 1S62, he was associate manager of the
Troy, N. Y., Theatre. One of the youngest
and most successful dramatists in this country.

AITKINS, ANNA.— First appeared on
the stage, Sept. 1, 1851, at Barnum's Museum,
Philadelphia. Was afterwards at the Arch
Street Theatre. Retired from the stage and
married.

EDWIN ADAMS.

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ALAINO, CAROLINE.— Born at Paler-
mo in 1832. Made her debut at the Theatre
Caroline, at Palermo, in a performance for the
benefit of the poor. She was then educated at
Florence and appeared at the Theatre Per-
gola, in "Media." She visited America under
engagement to Maretzek, and appeared as
Norma, at the Academy of Music, New York,
April 25, 1859.

ALBAUGH, JOHN W —Born at Balti-
more, Md., Sept. 30, 1S37. Made his first
public appearance Feb. 1, 1S55, as Brutus, in
the tragedy of that name, af the Museum, under
Joseph Jefferson's management, in his native
city. His first regular season commenced
Aug. 22. 1S55, at the Holiday Street Theatre,
Baltimore. First appeared in New York at
the Chambers Street Theatre, under E. L.
Davenport and Harry Watkins' management,
in 1857. Since then has appeared in all the
principal cities in this country, and is a good
actor. Was married to Mary Mitchell in
1S67.

ALBERTINE, MISS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 15, 1S50, at the Arch
Street Theatre. She was a clever danseuse.
Retired from the profession and settled in
Australia, where she is married.

ALBONI, MARIETTA.— Born at Cittadi
Castello, in Romagna, March 10, 1S26. At
fifteen years of age she was engaged in Bo-
logna, and made her debut in the opera of
"Sappho." In 1850 was married to Count
Peppoli. Made her American debit' June 23,
1852, at Metropolitan Hall, New York. First
appearance in Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1852, at
Musical Fund Hall. Made her debut in opera,
Dec 27, 1852, at Broadway Theatre, New
York, in " Cenerentola." Returned to Eu-
rope, June 1, 1853.

ALDINI, MADAME.— Made her debut
in Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1857, as Azucena, in
" II Trovatore," at the Academy of Music.

ALDRIDGE, IRA.— This negro tragedian
was born in Bell Air, Md., in 1804. Made
his debut at the Royalty Theatre, London,
Eng., as Othello. First appeared at Covent
Garden Theatre, April 10, 1833, as Othello.
In 184S he played at the Surrey Theatre. In
1852 visited Germany, where he played three
years. Honors were showered upon him
wherever he appeared. Was highly spoken
of by Edmund Kean. Died in Lodez, Poland,
Aug. 7, 1867. Arrangements had been made
for him to play in New York, and the day for
him to sail from England was to have been
Aug. 15th.

ALEXANDER, MR.-Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage, Jan. 23, 1849, at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Sir
John Vincent, in " The Crock of Gold."

ALEXANDRE, MADAME.— Made her
debut in America, May 13, 1859, at McVicker's
Theatre, Chicago, as a tight-rope dancer, for
the benefit of Mrs. W. H. Leighton.

ALEXANDRE, MONS.— This ventrilo-
quist made his first appearance in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 14, 1840, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, in " The Adventures of a Ventrilo-
quist," sustaining seven characters.

ALLAN CARADORI, MAD.— Made her
first appearance on the American stage at the
Park Theatre, New York, in 1833 ; first ap-
peared in Philadelphia in March, 1833, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Rosini, in " The
Barber of Seville." She closed her engage-
ment at the Park Theatre, New York, April
15, 1848, and returned to Europe. Died in
England, Oct. 15, 1865. In 1825 she sang at
the King's Theatre, London, in Italian Opera.

ALLEN, ANDREW JACKSON.— Bet-
ter known as " Dummy Allen," was born in
New York in Dec, 1776. Made his debut in
1787, as one of the incense boys in " Romeo
and Juliet," at the old John Street Theatre,
New York. Retired from the stage and trav-
elled with Edwin Forrest throughout the coun-
try and to Europe, as costumer. He shortly
after established himself in New York as cos-
tumer, where he died, Oct. 29, 1853. He was
a very eccentric person.

ALLEN, MRS. CLARISSA.-Formerly
Mrs. LaCoomb. Made her debut in 1816, as
Rosina, in the opera of that name, at the An-
thony Street Theatre, New York. Died in
Philadelphia in 1851.

ALLEN, MR.— From Charleston, S. C.
Made his debut in Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1828,
as Damon, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

ALLYN, MR. AND MRS.— Made their
debut in America in 1759, at the South Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, in "Richard the Third."
First appeared in New York in Nov., 1761, at
the Beekman Street Theatre.

ALSOP, MRS.— Born in London, England.
Was the daughter of Mrs. Jordan, before she
became the mistress of the Duke of Clarence.
First appeared on the stage, Oct. 18, 1815, at
Covent Garden Theatre, London, Eng., as
Rosalind, in "As You Like It." Made her
debut in America, Nov. 20, 1820, as Donna
Violante, in " The Wonder," and Maria, in

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"The Actress of All Work," at the Anthony
Street Theatre, New York. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1821, as Violante, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. Died in New York,
June 13, 1821, from an overdose of laudanum.
She was an absolute slave to opium.
' ALTEMUS, MR. AND MRS. J. K —
Mr. A. made his debut Sept. 16, 1841, as
Mandeville, in "The Young Widow," at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Died in
Chicago, Oct. 7, 1854.

Mrs. A. first appeared in Philadelphia, June
9, 1842, at the Walnut Street Theatre.

AMHERST, G. A.— Born in London,
Eng., in 1776. First appeared on the stage
July 14, 1817, in "The Blue Devils," at the
Haymarket Theatre, London. Visited the
United States in 1838, as director of Cooke's
Equestrian Company, and made his debut in
Philadelphia, April 2, 1838, as the Castillian,
in"Mazeppa." Died, afflicted with various
diseases, in the Philadelphia Almshouse, Aug.
12, 1851, and was buried by the Actors' Order
of Friendship. He was a fine classical scholar,
and the author of many plays.

AMHERST, J. H.— Died in Philadelphia
in 1850, while connected with Welch's Circus.
AMICA, SIG. V.— Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1848, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Chorus Master,
in Italian Opera.

ANDERSON, JAMES.— One of the old-
est members of the profession living. Was
prompter at the Park Theatre, and a clever
representative of Irish characters.

ANDERSON, JAMES R— Born in Eng-
land. Made his debut Oct. 30, 1836, at the
Covent Garden Theatre, London, Eng., as
Florizel, in "A Winter's Tale." First ap-
peared in America, Sept. 2, 1844, as Otliello,
at the Park Theatre, New York. Returned
to England, but in 1S48 revisited this country,
opening March 20th, as Othello, at the old
Broadway Theatre. His third visit to this
country was in 1S53, opening at the Broadway
Theatre, Oct. 24th. His last visit here was in
Nov., 1856, when he appeared at Wallack's
old Theatre with Agnes Ellsworthy.

ANDERSON, MISS ADDIE.— Was born
in Boston, Mass., Oct. 28, 1844. When John
E. Owens leased the Varieties Theatre, New
Orleans, he engaged Miss Anderson for the
business of Walking Ladies, and she there
made her first appearance on any stage in
Nov., i860, as Miss Neville, in " She Stoops
to Conquer."
During the engagement of R. E. J. Miles

at the Front Street Theatre, Baltimore, Miss
Anderson volunteered for his benefit, and ap-
peared for the first time as Mazeppa. This
was Nov. 6, 1863. Made her debut in New
York as Mazeppa, at the New Bowery Thea-
tre.

ANDERSON, MR.— Born in England.
Was prompter at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. In 1852 was at the Holliday
Street Theatre, Baltimore,

ANDERSON, MRS. — Maiden name
Ophelia Pelby. Was born in Baltimore, Md.
Made her debut in'iSis, as Cora's child, in
" Pizarro," at the Federal Street Theatre, Bos-
ton ; first appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 7,
1840, as Julia, in "The Duke's Bride," at the
the Chestnut Street Theatre. Died at Rox-
bury, Mass., Jan. 25, 1852, and was buried in
Mount Auburn.

ANDERSON, MR. AND MRS. DAVID,
— Mr. D. Anderson was an old member of the
Bowery and Park Theatres, New York, and
was an excellent representative of old men.
The last heard of him he was in California,
where he went in 1849. Mrs. Anderson was
also a member of the Park Theatre company.
She died in 1S40.

ANDERSON, MRS. JAMES ROBERT-
SON.— Born in England ; came to this coun-
try with her husband and made her first ap-
pearance at the Bowery Theatre, New York,
Dec. 7, 1831, in " Silla and Apollo."

ANDERSON, MRS. JOSHUA— Born
in England in 1807. Made her first ap-
pearance in London, Eng., June 17, 1828,
at the Haymarket Theatre, as Rosina. Died
at St. John's Wood, June 11, 184S, of con-
sumption. Her maiden name was Josephine
Battolozzi, sister to Mad. Vestris.

ANDERSON, MRS. WM.— Maiden name
Euphemia Jefferson, eldest daughter of Jo-
seph Jefferson, Sen. Eloped with Wm. An-
derson in 1S15, with whom she was privately
married. Sfce was born in Philadelphia. Her
forte was the higher range of comedy. Sep-
arated from her husband, and passed her last
days with her two daughters.

ANDERSON, PROF. JOHN HENRY.
— Professionally known as " The Wizard of
the North." Was born at Kincardine O'Neil,
in Aberdeenshire. First appeared in public
in 1830, with a travelling company. His first
magic feat was that of making a pudding in a
hat. First appeared as a conjurer in Edin-
burgh. Came to America in 1851, and opened
at the Broadway Theatre, New York ; after-
wards played Rob Roy, at Castle Garden, for

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the benefit of E. A. Marshall. First appeared
as the " Wizard of the North," Sept. n, at
Tripler Hall. Has re-visited this country sev-
eral times, and has been all over the world.
He is a good magician but a bad actor.

ANDERTON, SARAH. -Right name
Coxer. Born in Sheffield, Eng. ; made har
debut in New York, Aug. 19, 1850, at the
Broadway Theatre. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Oct. 28, 1S50, as Pauline, in " The
Lady of Lyons," at the Walnut Street Theatre.
ANDREWS, A.— Real name, Isaacs. Born
in Kingston, Jamaica, June, 1807. Made his
first appearance on the stage at Whitehaven,
Cumberland, Eng., as Rochester, in " Charles
the Second." First appeared on the American
stage at the National Theatre, Leonard and
Church streets, New York. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1845, in " School for
Scandal," at the Walnut. Was at the Park
Theatre, New York, for some time.

ANDREWS, GEORGE H.— Born in
London, Eng., in 1798. Made his debut in
1819, as Lothair, in " Adelgitha," in Manches-
ter, Eng. First appeared in America in Oct.,
1827, at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston,
as Bob Acres, in "The Rivals." He re-
mained there for a long time, and married
Miss Woodward. Made his debut in New
York in 1838, at the Chatham Theatre, as
Zekiel Homespun, and Luke the Laborer.
Was afterwards attached to the Park, and old
Broadway. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Sept. 17, 1S42, as Lord Lumbercourt, in "The
Man of the World." Left the stage and man-
aged the old Chinese Buildings, New York,
as a ball-room. A few years ago he returned
to the stage, appearing at Niblo's, and after-
wards at the Winter Garden Theatre. Died in
New York, April 7, 1S66.

ANDREWS, MISS.— A pupil of Sir
George Smart. Visited this country with
Jenny Lind, and accompanied her throughout
her tour during her stay here.

ANDREWS, W. S.— This young, eccen-
tric actor took his farewell of the stage early in
1867, and was afterwards Deputy Revenue In-
spector in Brooklyn. He was formerly one of
the old Tenth Army Corps.

ANGELIQUE, M'LLE.— Made her debut
in America as a danseuse, July 7, 182S, at the
Lafayette Theatre, New York.

ANGRASINI, SIG. AND SIGNORI-
NA. — Signor A. made his debut in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 3, 1S31, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, in a concert, assisted by Mad. Feron.
Signorina A. made her first appearance on

the American stage, Nov. 29, 1825, at the
Park Theatre, New York, in the Italian Opera
of " Barbiere de Seviglia."

ANSELL, Mr.— Born in London, England.
Made his debut in America, Sept. 26, 1827, as
King Henry, in " Richard the Third," to
Booth's Richard, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia.

ANSON, MISS E.-A pupil of Madame
Vestris- Made her debut in January, 1833, a'
the Richmond Hill Theatre, New York. First
appeared in Philadelphia, March 23, 1833, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Julia Mannering.
ARCHER, MRS.— Made her first appear-
nnce in Philadelphia, July 24, 1848, as the
Mother, in " The Volunteer's Departure and
Return," at the Walnut Street Theatre.

ARCHER, THOMAS.-Born in Bath,
Eng., in 1789. Made his debut at Maiden-
head, Eng. First appeared in London, Oct.
3, 1823, as Henry the Fourth, at Drury Lane
Theatre. First appeared in America in 1827,
as Richard the Third, at the Bowery Theatre,
New York. On Aug. 30, 1830, he opened the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in conjunc-
tion with Maywood and Walton. Died in
London, Eng., May, 1848.

ARCHER, THOMAS.— Born in London,
Eng Made his debut in 1828, at the Pavilion
Theatre, London. First appeared in America
at the Park Theatre, as a bass singer, in 1834.
Died in Chicago, 111., of cholera, Aug. 25, 1851.

ARCHIBALD, MRS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1856, as Widow Green,
in " Love Chase," at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre.

ARGYLE, GERTRUDE.— Right name,
Gertrude F. DeVingut. Made her debut,
March n, 1861, as Bianca, in Washington, D.
C. She afterwards appeared at the Howard
Athenaeum, Boston.

ARLINGTON, WILLIAM.-Rightname,
Burnell. Was born in New York. Is con-
sidered a good Ethiopian comedian on the end.

ARMAND, JOSEPH.— Born at Burling-
ton, Vt., Sept. 22, 1833. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, in 1S52, as Jacques, in " LaVivan-
diere."

ARMSTRONG, HELEN.— Made her
debut in March, 1858, at Wood's Theatre,
Cincinnati, Ohio, as Colin, in " Nature and
Philosophy."

ARNOLD, G. J.— Made his first appear-
ance on the stage, Aug. 31, 1846, at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Marshall

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Beaumont, in " The French Spy." Died in
Cincinnati, Nov. 20, i860, from the effects of a
kick by a horse.

ARNOLD, MRS. —First appeared in Amer-
ica at Boston, Mass., as Rosetta, in " Love in
a Village." Died in Virginia. She was a
great favorite at Covent Garden Theatre, Lon-
don, Eng., as a vocalist.

ARNOLDI, SIG.— Made his first appear-
ance on the American stage, Feb. 18, 1848, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Tamas, in the opera of " Gemma di Vergy."

ARTHURSON, MR.— Made his first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 1847, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Thaddeus, in " The
Bohemian Girl."

ASHMER, JAMES G.— Right name, Gol-
licker. Born in London, Eng., in 1826 ; first
appeared on the stage, Jan. 14, 1847, as Capt.
Crosstree, in " Black-Eyed Susan," at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Died in Indi-
anapolis, Ind., Sept. 24, 1S63.

ASSONI, SIG.— Made his first appearance
on the American stage, March 20, 1857, at the
Academy of Music, Philadelphia, in the opera
of" Linda di Chamounix." He had been en-
gaged in Europe by Maretzek. Died in New
York, Dec. 29, i860.

ATKINSON, L.— Made his debut March
14, 1848, hi Philadelphia, as Brutus, in the
tragedy of that name.

ATWOOD, MR. AND MRS. G. C —
Mr. A. was born in Boston. Made his debut
in Feb., 1858, at the Howard Athenaum, Bos-
ton. Mrs. A. made her debut Jan. 24, 1854,
as Leonora, in "Faint Heart Never Won
Fair Lady Yet," at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia.

ATWOOD, NEILL.— Afavorite comedian
at the Howard Athenaeum, Boston Retired
from the stage in Nov., 1858, to turn his at-
tention to mercantile pursuits.

AUGUSTA, M'LLE — Full name Au-
gusta Rabineau ; born in New York in 1848.
Made her debut at Burton's Theatre, Chambers
Street, New York, with her sister Marie, as
the " Infant Sisters." Died in Alexandria,
Va., December 4, 1863.

AUGUSTA, MADAME.— Born in Paris.
Made her first appearance on the American
stage as a dancer at the Park Theatre, New
York, Sept. 16, 1836. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Sept. 24, 1S38, at the Walnut,
as Zoloe, in the ballet of " La Bayadere."
Retired from the profession and opened a
dancing academy in New York.

AUSTIN, MISS.— Made her first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Dec. 7, 1846, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Lazarillo, in the
opera of " Maritana."

AUSTIN, MR. AND MRS. ELIZA-
BETH.— Mr. Austin was born in London,
Eng., and was at one time an officer in the
English Service. Made his debut in America,
April 25, 1839, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, for the benefit of Miss I nee.
He occasionally performed in the orchestra.
Returned to England and by the death of a
brother inherited a large estate and became a
member of Parliament.

Mrs. Austin was born in England. First
appeared on the stage at Dublin. In 1822
was engaged at Drury Lane, Lofldon, making
her debut as Rosetta, in " Love in a Village.'
Crossed the Atlantic in 1837, an^ made her
debut at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, Dec. 10, as Rosetta. In Jan.,
1828, first appeared in New York at the Park
Theatre, and produced there, originally, the
English opera of "Cinderella." Returned to
England with her husband and retired from
the stage.

AVENEL, M'LLE.— Visited the United
States with M'lle. Rachel, and made her
debut on the American stage at the Metropol-
itan Theatre, New York, as a member of
Rachel's Troupe. Died May 22, '857, aged
32 years.

AYLING, MR. AND MRS. W. L.— Mr.
A. was born in Boston, in 1816. Made his
first appearance on any stage in 1836, at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, as George Barn-
well. Died in Boston, Sept. 15, 1857, of con-
sumption.

Mrs. Ayling was born in Boston, April 20,
1819. Made her debut in New York in 1S39,
at the Bowery Theatre, as Helen, in " The
Hunchback." In 1S52 was engaged at the
Howard Athenaeum, Boston.

AYRES, MISS. — Born in London, Eng.
Made her first appearance in America in 1842,
at the National Theatre, New York, as Lucy,
in " The Rivals ; " first appeared in Philadel-
phia, Feb. i,' 1843, as Wilhelmina, in " The
Waterman," at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

THE AZTEC CHILDREN— Named

Bartolo and Maximo, were found in the City
of Iximaias, Central America, where they
were kept with superstitious veneration, and
employed as mimes and bacchanals in Pagan
ceremonies and worship. Bartojo was born in
1840, attained a height of only 29% inches,
?.nd weighed 17 pounds. The boy Maximo

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was born in 1832, was 33% inches high and
weighed 20 pounds. First appeared in Phila-
delphia at Old Masonic Hall, in June, 1850.
Were married in London, Eng, in Jan. 1867.

B.

BACKUS, CHARLES.— Was born in
Rochester, N Y., in 1831. Has visited al-
most every habitable spot on the globe as a
minstrel performer. Is considered one of the
funniest in the business. His imitations of
celebrated actors is equal to any in the coun-
try. Was married to Kate Newton in New
York in 1868.

BACON, JAMES— Died in Philadelphia,
Nov. 18, 1858. Was an actor for some time
attached to the Arch Street Theatre, in that
city.

BADIALI, SIG. FREDERICA.— Made
his debut in Philadelphia, July 28, 1847, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Steward, in the
opera of" Linda di Chamounix."

BAILEY, Mr. — Made his first appearance
on any stage, at the opening of the Washing-
ton, D. C, Theatre, in 1800.

BAILEY, MRS.— Maiden name Watson,
was born in England in 1815. Made her first
appearance on the American stage, Dec. 4,
1834, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, sustaining four characters in " The
Four Mowbrays.' In 1837, was married to
Mr. Bailey. First appeared in New York
Oct. 23, 1844, at tne Park Theatre, as Susan-
nah, in "The Marriage of Figaro." Retired
from the stage, and at last accounts was a
teacher of music in New York.

BAILEY, THOMAS HAYNE.— Died
April 22, 1839.

BAILEY, WILLIAM H.— Born in Wil-
mington, Del., March 18, 1S26. Made his
debut, in 1847, at tne National Theatre, Ninth
and Chestnut, Philadelphia.

BAKER, BENJAMIN A.— This actor,
dramatist and manager was born in New York,
April 4, 1818. Made his debut in Natchez,
Miss., in February, 1837. After remaining in
the South two years he came to New York,
and joined Mitchell's Olympic Theatre, on its
opening, December 9, 1839, as prompter and
actor. He remained there for eleven years,
when Mr. Mitchell retired, during which time
he wrote a number of pieces which were suc-
cessfully produced. His play of "A Glance
at New York" was originally produced for
his benefit there on Feb. 25, 184S. In 1851
he became joint partner with W B. English

in the management of the Howard Atbenaeum,
Boston. Visited California, and was engaged
by Mrs. Sinclair at the Metropolitan Theatre.
Accompanied Edwin Booth to the States from
" Frisco," arriving here in Oct., 1856, and ac-
companied him throughout the country on his
first starring tour. Was manager for Laura
Keene on Broadway during the run of the
" Seven Sisters." He has been manager of
several other first-class theatres in New York.

BAKER, CLARA L.— Wife of George L.
Baker, of the celebrated Baker Family of vo-
calists, died at Waukegan, Pa., Aug. 25, 1858.

BAKER, JOHN LEWIS. — Born in
Philadelphia. At 18 years of age appeared in
that city with the Boothenian Association.
Visited Galveston, Texas, in Dec, 1S44, where
through his influence a dramatic temple was
erected. Made his public debut in Philadel-
phia in Feb., 1849, at the Arch Street Theatre.
On May 3, 185 1, was married to Alexina
Fisher. In 1852 they visited California. In
September, 1857, he leased the National
Theatre, Cincinnati.

BAKER, MRS. ALEXINA FISHER.—
Born in Frankfort, Ky., in 1822. She made
her debid at the Chatham Theatre, New York,
as Cora'schild, in " Pizarro." Played leading
business at the Park Theatre, when only four-
teen years old.

BAKER, MR. AND MRS. J. S— Mr.
Baker was born in New York, May 2, 1830 ;
made his first appearance in New York in
1848, at the Greenwich Street Theatre, as
Francis, in "The Stranger." Was married to
Miss Sarah Porter, March, 1853, at Buffalo,
New York.

Mrs. Baker, maiden name Porter, was
born in Philadelphia, where she made her
debut Dec. 17, 1838, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Virginia, in " Virginius," for the
benefit of her father, the veteran actor, Mr.
Charles S. Porter. Her second appearance
was in the character of Henriette, Jan. 21,
1839.

BAKER, THOMAS.— This gentleman was
born in England, and at the early age of seven
displayed such musical genius and talent for
the violin that his friends determined to give
him a good musical education, and he obtained
admission as a student in the Royal Academy
of Music, London. In a few years Master
Baker made his first public appearance as a
solo violinist at the benefit of Miss Ellen Tree
(now Mrs. Charles Kean), June 4, 1832, at the
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. He accom-
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spring of 1850, as leader of one of the finest
orchestras ever assembled together. He re-
commenced his career in this country by con-
ducting the English Opera at Niblo's Garden.

BALDWIN, JOSEPH.— Born in London,
Eng., in 17S7. Made his debut in America at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Peter, in
" Romeo and Juliet." He was the first bur-
lesque singer that visited America. Died in
New York, in May, 1820 ; his tomb-stone can
be seen in Trinity church-yard.

BALDWIN, ROBERT.— An actor of some
repute. Died in Sydney, N. S. W., Aug. 16,
1866.

BALDWIN, SILAS.— Died in Harris-
burg, Pa., June 3, 1S67, while attached to
Whitby's Circus. His body was brought to
New York and interred in Hanover, N. J.
He was born in New Jersey, March 4, 1825,
and entered the show business at 13 years of
age. Travelled all over this country as a con-
tortionist, and bone-player in a minstrel com-
pany, and afterwards as a juggler. He was
six feet four inches high.

BALLS, JOHN S.--Born in England, in
1799. Made his debut Nov. 23, 1S29, in Lon-
don, Eng., as Tristram Fickle, in '.' The
Hunchback." First appeared on the Ameri-
can stage, Oct. 15, 1S35, as Vapid, in " The
Dramatist," at the Park Theatre, New York.
On Nov. 16, 1835. he first appeared in Phila-
delphia, as Vapid, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre. Returned to London, and, in 1844,
died in Dublin.

BAM FORD, MR.— Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, April 26, 1847, as R°~
lando, in "The Honeymoon," at the Arch
Street Theatre.

BANCKER, JAMES W.— This once
popular equestrian manager died in Philadel-
phia, Feb. 22, 1S66.

BANDMANN, DANIEL E.— Born in
Hesse Cassel. First appeared on the stage
with a company of amateurs, in i860, at Turn
Halle Theatre, New York. After this lie re-
visited Germany. Reappeared in America at
the Stadt Theatre, New York, in German
drama, with success. First appeared on the
American stage, Jan. 15, 1S63, at Niblo's Gar-
den, New York, as Shylock. Was married,
June 22, 1865, to Alice Herschel, of Daven-
port, Iowa. Went to England in the fall of
1S67.

BANKS, GENERAL N. P.— Born in
Waltham, Mass. When a boy he played in
an amateur company in his native town. He
made his first appearance in a regular theatre,

June 4, 1839, at the National Theatre, Boston,
as Claude Melnotte, in " The Lady of Lyons,"
to Mrs. Anderson's Pauline.

BANNISTER, MR. AND MRS. NA-
THANIEL H.— Mr. B. was bom in Balti-
more, Md. Hade his debut in 1830, as Young
Norval, at the Front Street Theatre, in his
native city. First appeared in New York in
1S31, at the Chatham Theatre, and afterwards
at the Bowery. In 1844 he wrote the eques-
trian drama of " Putnam." First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 19, 1832, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Glenalvon, in "Douglas." Died
in New York in 1847.

Mrs. B., whose maiden name was Amelia
Green, was born in Chester, N. H. Made
her debut in 1817, as Mrs. Biandford, in
" Speed the Plough," at Pittsburgh, Pa. First
appeared in New York in 1827, at the Park
Theatre, as Ade'githa, in the play of that
name. In 1S17 she was better known as Mrs.
Legg ; in tS20, as Mrs. John Augustus Stone ;
and in 1835, as Mrs. N. H. Bannister.

BANTI, SIGNORINA.— A Spanish lady.
She made her debut on the American stage,
April 27, i860, at the Academy of Music, New
York, as Lady Leonora, in " II Trovatore."

BARBERRE, MONS. AND MAD.—
Mons. B. came to this country front France in
1S27, and made his debut at the Bowery Thea-
tre, New York, as a dancer. In 1831 he was
in Philadelphia. At present, resides in Mem-
phis, Tenn., teaching French and music.

Mad. B. made her debut, Nov. 29, 1825, at
the Park Theatre, New York, in the opera of
" II Barbiere de Seviglia."

BARILI, SIGNORINA CLOTILDA.—
First appeared on the American stage in Jan.,
1848, in New York, in Italian Opera. On
March n, 1S4S, was married to Alfred Thome,
son of Col. Thome, the New York millionaire.

BARKER, WILLIAM H.— A pioneer
minstrel in California, where he died, Dec. n,
1863. He was a native of New York.

BARNES, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS.—
Made his first appearance in Philadelphia,
Dec. 4, 1846, for the benefit of Wm. E. Bur-
ton, as Grimaldi, in the pantomime of" Magic
Pills." On Dec. 26, 1S4S, he made his ap-
pearance as clown at the Olympic Theatre,
London, in the pantomime of " William the
Conqueror," and remained there up to his
death, which occurred in May, 1S68. An in-
quest was held relative to the cause of his de-
cease. He had been very low and despondent
since the expiration of his last engagement,
owing to a dearth of business in photography.

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It was clear that the deceased had taken a
quantity of cyanide of potassium. Other evi-
dence showed that he had threatened to take
away his life, and the jury returned a verdict
of" Suicide while in a state of unsound mind."

BARNES, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.-
Mr. B. was born in London, where he made
his debut in 1811, at the Haymarket, as Brum-
magum, in "Lock and Key." His first ap-
pearance in America was on April 22, 18 16, as
Sir Peter Teazle, and Lingo, at the Park
Theatre, New York. He was manager of
Richmond Hill Theatre, New York, and in-
troduced the Italian Opera. Died at Halifax
N. S., Aug. 28, 1841 ; was buried at St. Mark's
burying-ground, New York.

Mrs. Mary Barnes, whose maiden name was
Greenhill, was born in London, where she
made her debut in 181 1, at the Haymarket
Theatre. In 1815 she appeared at the Drury
Lane. Her first, appearance in America was
on the 17th of April, 1816, at the Park Thea-
tre, New York, as Juliet, in " Romeo and
Juliet." On Nov. 2, 1841, she took leave of
the stage, on which occasion she delivered
" Collins' Ode on the Passions." She after-
wards visited England with her daughter, af-
terwards Mrs. E. S. Connor. She reappeared
on the stage July 14, 1851, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Mrs. Candor, in
" School for Scandal," 'or the benefit of the
Dramatic Fund Association. In July, 1862, a
portion of the vaults and mortal remains of
quite a number of persons were removed from
the old Stuyvesant burying-ground, near St.
Mark's Church, New York, over to Evergreen
Cemetery. Among the monuments removed
was that of John Barnes.

BARNET, MRS.— Made her debut in
Philadelphia, Dec. iS, 1848, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Lucy, in " The Virginia
Mummy."

BARNUM, PHINEAS T.— Born at Dan-
bury, Conn., July 5, 1810. In February, 1828,
commenced business on his own account. He
opened part of a carriage house, having fitted
it up as a retail fruit and confectionery store,
including a barrel of ale. He expended $50 in
fitting up the store, and the "fixins" cost $70.
In 1831 he opened a store with an assortment
of goods such as are usually found in a country
store. On the 19th of October he started a
weekly Democratic paper, known as the Her-
ald of Freedom. In a very short time he
found himself comfortably quartered in jail, on
a charge of libel, where he boarded at the
town's expense for sixty days. During the
winter of i834-'35 he removed to New York.

His first situation was that of " drummer " to
several Chatham Street establishments. In
July, 1835, he purchased the celebrated " Joice
Heth," for $1,000, and started in the show
business, opening at Niblo's Garden, New
York. He next engaged Sig. Vivalia, whose
performances consisted of remarkable feats of
balancing, plate-spinning, etc. On the evening
of his first performance, Barnum made his
first appearance on any stage, by going on as
" super.," to assist Vivalia in arranging his
plates, etc. In April, 1836, he became ticket-
seller, secretary and treasurer of Aaron Tur-
ner's travelling circus. His next investment
was the purchase of a steamboat, engaging a
theatrical company, and visiting the principal
towns on the Mississippi. In the spring of
1840 he opened Vauxhall Garden, New York,
with a variety of performances. It was here
that the celebrated John Diamond, jig dancer,
was first introduced to the public. In April,
1S41, he quit the show business, and settled in
New York, as agent of " Sears' Pictorial Illus-
tration of the Bible," but in June he again
leased Vauxhall Garden. In September he
quit the business, and soon after obtained the
situation of " puff writer " for the Bowery Am-
phitheatre. On the 27th of Dec, 1841, he be-
came proprietor of Scudder's Museum. In
Dec, 1842, he introduced Tom Thumb to the
public On the 18th of January, 1S44, in com-
pany with Tom Thumb and suite, he set sail
for England, for the purpose of introducing to
the London stage the "wonder of the world."
Remained abroad until 1847. Returned to
New York in February, 1847. In November,
1849, ne engaged James Hall Wilton to visit
England and engage Jenny Lind for a tour of
the States. In 1844 he brought the Swiss Bell
Ringers to this country. In 1845 he bought
the Baltimore Museum. In 1849 ne opened
the Lyceum and Museum at Seventh and
Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. In June, 1850,
he chartered a ship to Ceylon to procure a
dozen elephants for a travelling menagerie.
In 1851 he sent the Bateman Children to Lon-
don. During the years i85i-'52 he travelled as
a temperance lecturer. In 1851 was President
of the Pequonnock Bank, Conn. In the fall
1852 he started a weekly Pictorial, known as
the Illustrated News. (See Appendix.)

BARRETT, ANN JANE.— Born May 4,
1801. Died Dec. 22, 1853. Was buried in
the lot belonging to the Boston Museum Dra-
matic Fund, at Mount Auburn.

BARRETT, GEORGIANNA— Born in
New York, Feb. 17, 1829. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage, July 8, 1851, as Pauline.

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in " The Lady of Lyons," at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. First appeared in New
York at Niblo's Garden, as Lady Gay Spanker,
in " London Assurance." Retired from the
stage in 1S52, and on Feb. 22 was married to
Mr. P. Warren, treasurer of the Broadway
Theatre, New York.

BARRETT, LAWRENCE P.— Right
name, Larry Brannigan. Born in New York
ia 1836. Was for several seasons the popular
leading man at the Howard Athenaeum, and
Museum, Boston. At the outbreak of the re-
bellion, in i860, he accepted a Captaincy in
the Twenty-eighth Massachusetts regiment,
and left the stage. After distinguishing him-
self on the battle-field, he resumed his profes-
sion. Was married, Sept. 4, 1859, in Boston,
to Mary F. Mayer. In 1866 he visited
Europe, and after a brief stay returned to
America; but early in 1867 re-visited Europe,
and, after remaining there about nine months,
succeeded in playing a brief engagement in Liv-
erpool. Returned to New York in Nov., 1867,
and soon after sailed for California.

BARRETT, MR. AND MRS. G. H.—
Mr. B. was familiarly known as " Gentleman
George." Was born in Exeter, Eng., Jan. 9,
1794, and made his debut on the American
stage in 1796, as the Child, in " Pizarro," at
the Federal Street Theatre, Boston. Ap-
peared at the Park Theatre, New York, in
June, 1806, as Young Norval. Was co-mana-
ger at the Old Bowery, with Gilfert, in 1S29.
Returned to England in 1S47, to engage talent
for the Broadway Theatre. Took his farewell
of the stage, Nov. 20, 1S55, at the Academy of
Music, New York. Died in New York, Sept.
5, i860, in abject poverty.

Mis; Stockwell, afterwards known as Mrs.
Drummond, Mrs. Henry, and Mrs. Barrett,
made her first appearance in New York in
1824, as Lady Priorly. Died April 20, 1857,
of consumption, at the Sisters of Charity Insti-
tution.

BARRETT, MR. AND MRS. GILES
LEONARD. — Mr. B. made his first appear-
ance on the American stage, Dec. 2S, 1796, at
the Haymarket Theatre, Boston, Mass., as
Ranger, in the" Suspicious Husband." First
appeared in New York, Aug., 1797, at the
John Street Theatre. Died in Boston, Mass.,
Nov. 18, 1809, aged 65 years.

Mrs. Barrett was born in Great Britain.
Made her debut as a pupil of the celebrated
Macklin, in London, as Portia, to his Shylock.
First appeared in America at the Haymarket
Theatre, Boston, Jan. 2, 1797, as Mrs. Bev-
erley, in "The Gamester." First appeared

in New York, in Aug., 1797, at the John Street
Theatre. She played the old women at the
Park Theatre season of i82i-'22. Died in
Boston, in 1832.

BARRETT, MR. AND MRS. J. H.—
Mr. B. was born in Alexandria, Va., July 14,
1831. Made his debut at the Front Street
Theatre, Baltimore, Md., as Valverde, in
" Pizarro."

Mrs. Barrett, whose maiden name was
Emily Viola Crocker, was the daughter of
John Crocker and niece of Mrs. D. P. Bowers
and Mrs. F. B. Conway. Was born in Phila-
delphia, where she made her debut Jan. 8,
1855, as Puck, in " A Midsummer Night's
Dream," at the Walnut Street Theatre.

BARRON, M'LLE.— This danseuse died
in St. Louis, Mo., Dec, 1852, from the effects
of injuries received a short time before by her
dress taking fire at the Varieties Theatre.

BARRON, CHARLES.— Born in Boston,
Mass. Made his first appearance in Boston,
May 13, 1861, at the Howard Athenaeum, as
Huguet, in "Richelieu."

BARROW, D. — Made his first appearance
in Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1850, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Henry, in the " Two Gal-
ley Slaves."

BARROW, JULIA BENNETT.—
Daughter of Wm. Bennett, Secretary of the
Drury Lane Theatrical P'und, England. Was
born in London, Feb. 6, 1824. At the early
age of 15, made her debut as Widow Cheerly,
in " The Soldier's Daughter," at Southamp-
ton. Was a great favorite at the Liverpool,
Manchester and London theatres, appearing
at the Haymarket Theatre, London, in April,
1843, as Widow Cheerly. In Sept., 1848, she
married Mr. Barrow. Made her debut in
America, Feb. 24, 1851, at the Broadway
Theatre, New York, as Lady Teazle. First
appeared in Philadelphia, March 8, 1851, at
the Walnut Street Theatre, as Constance, in
" Love Chase." Became manageress of the
Howard Athenaeum, Boston, in 1S52.

BARRY, MR. AND MRS. THOMAS.—
Mr. B. made his first appearance on the
American stage, Dec. 16, 1S26, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as the "Stranger."
Was married May 31, 1856, to Clara S. Bid-
dies. Died in England in 1857.

Mrs. Barry was an actress of some celebrity
in the days of the old Park Theatre. She
made her first appearance on the American
stage, Jan. 29, 1827, at the Park Theatre, as
Juliet, in " Romeo and Juliet.

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BARRYMORE, MR. AND MRS. WM.
— Mr. B. made his first appearance on any
stage, Nov. 19, 1827, at Drury Lane Theatre,
London, Eng., as Ramiero, in "The Guerilla
Chief." First appeared in America, in 1836,
as stage manager of the Bowery Theatre, New
York ; first appeared in America as an actor,
Jan. 28, 1832, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in the pantomime of " Mother
Goose." Died in Boston, Mass., in 1847.

Mrs. B., whose maiden name was Adams,
made her debut in America, Aug. 29, 1831, at
the Park Theatre, New York, as the Dumb
Savoyard, and Miss Jane Transit. First ap-
peared in Boston, Oct. 16, 1832, at the Warren
Theatre. Died in England, Dec. 30, 1862,
after an illness of three months.

BARTLETT, MR.— Born in England.
Made his first appearance in America, Feb. 4,
1794, at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston,
Mass.

BARTLEY, MR. AND MRS. GEO.—
Mr. B. was born in England, in 17S4. Made
his debut in 1800, at Drury Lane Theatre,
London, as the Page, in "The Paurs." In
1841 married Miss Smith. He was popular as
Falstaff, also as the original Max Harkaway,
in " London Assurance." First appeared in
America in Dec, 1818, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Falstaff, in " Henry the
Fourth." Returned to England, and took his
farewell of the stage in 1853, at the Princess'
Theatre, London. Died in London, July 22,
1858, of paralysis.

Mrs. B. was bom in Liverpool, Eng., Oct.
23> J783- Made her debut Oct. 2, 1805, at
Drury Lane Theatre, London, as Lady Town-
ley, in "The Provoked Husband." First ap-
peared in America at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Isabella, in the tragedy of that name.
Returned to England with her husband and
died there.

BARTON, MR.— Born in England ; made
his first appearance on the American stage, in
1832, at the Park Theatre, New York. Made
his debut in Philadelphia, Dec. 30, 1833, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Hamlet. Was acting
manager at the St. Charles Theatre, New
Orleans, for several seasons. Returned to
England and died there in 1848

BASCOMB, MR. HENRY— Born in
Boston, Mass., in 1833. Made his fii*t ap-
pearance on any stage, in Aug., 1853, at the
Boston Museum, as the Post Boy, in " Speed,
the Plough." First appeared in Philadelphia,
July 24, 1858, at the National Theatre, Wal-
nut street, as I ieut. Kingston, in " Naval En-
gagement."

BASS, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES.—
Mr B. was born in London, Eng., March 5,
1803. He was first cousin to the late Wm. E.
Burton. They embarked in the histrionic pro-
fession at the same time ; and it is a somewhat
strange coincidence that they both appeared
for the last time on any stage in Hamilton,
Canada. He was at the old Park Theatre
about i844-'45. He was one of the first elected
directors of the American Dramatic Fund. He
was married twice, his second wife being Miss
Ball, of Canada, whom he married in 1853.
Died in Hamilton, Canada, May 5, 1863. Mrs.
Bass, the first, died in St. Louis, Mo., in Aug.,
1852, of cholera, while attached to Field's The-
atre.

BATEMAN, ELLEN— Sister of Kate,
and one of the Bateman Children. Was born
in Baltimore, Dec. iS, 1845. Made her debut
on the stage the same night with her sister.
Travelled all over the United States and Eng-
land, as one of the Bateman Children. Was
married in New York, March 29, i860, to C.
Greene, of France, and at present resides in
Brooklyn, L. I.

BATEMAN, KATE JOSEPHINE.—
Born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 7, 1843. First
appeared on the stage as one of the " Children
in the Wood," at Louisville, Dec. 11, 1846.
She soon after travelled all over the the coun-
try with her sister, as the Bateman Children.
In 1849, they appeared at the Museum, Bos-
ton, Mass. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Jan. 7, 1850, at the Walnut Street Theatre, in
" Richard the Third." First appeared in
New York at the Broadway Theatre. Visited
Europe with Barnum, in August, 1851. Made
their bow there Aug. 23, at the St. James
Theatre, London, in " The Young Couple,"
and last act of " Richard the Third." Re-
turned to New York in Aug., 1852, and ap-
peared at the Astor Place Opera House. First
appeared in San Francisco at the Metropoli-
tan Theatre, April 10, 1854. Retired from
the stage in 1856. Reappeared at the Winter
Garden, New York, as a star, March 19, i860,
as Evangeline. First appeared as Leah, Jan.
19, 1863, at Niblo's Garden, New York. Was
married Oct. 13, 1866, in Brooklyn, to George
Crowe, M. D , from London, and soon after
sailed for England.

BATES, FRANK M.— Made his debut
Jan. 26, 1858, at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston. First appeared in New York in
1867, in "Oscar the Half Blood." In 1868
was one of the managers of the Metropolitan
Theatre, San Francisco, Cal.

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BATES, JAMES W.— Son of old John
Bates, of the National Theatre, Cincinnati.
Was manager of the St. Louis, Louisville, and
Cincinnati, Ohio, theatres. Died in Cincin-
nati, Feb., 1853.

BATES, WM.— Made his first appearance
in America, in 1793, at Annapolis, Md. First
appeared in New York, in 179S, at the Park
Theatre, as Inkle, in " Inkle and Yarico."
Was a low comedian and dancer.

BATTALINI, #SIG. LUIS.— Made his
first appearance, in Philadelphia, July 2S,
1847, at tne Chestnut Street Theatre, as the
Marquis, in the opera of " Linda di Chamou-
nix."

BAYNE, WALTER McPHERSON.—
Was scenic artist at the National Theatre
Boston, for a long time, and occasionally
played Scotch characters. Died in Boston,
in May, 1859, aged 64 years.

BEACH, CHARLES E.-Was born in
Youngstown, N. Y. ; first appeared on the
stage in the Fall of 1S54, at the old Chicago
Theatre under J. B. Rice's management.
Was doing police duty at Vicksburg, Miss.,
during the rebellion of 1861.

BEACH, GEO. B.— Was born in Youngs-
town, N. Y. Made his delnit in 1856, at
Springfield, 111. In 1863 he was in the Fed-
eral Army, and served through all the battles
fought by Gen. Grant's Army from Belmont
to Mission Ridge.

BEAUCARDE, SIG. CARLO.— Made
his first appearance on the American stage,
Nov. 2, 1859, at the Academy of Music, New
York, as Fernando, in " La Favorita."

BEAUMONT, DR.— Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage as an amateur, Jan. 25,
1777, at the John Street Theatre, New York,
as Scrub, in " The Beaux' Stratagem." He
was Surgeon General of His Majesty King
George the Third's forces in North America.

BEAUMONT, MRS.— First appeared on
the American stage, Dec. 4, 1810, as Isabella,
in the " Fatal Marriage," at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia.

BECCELEY, MRS.— Made her first ap-
pearance on the American stage, Sept. 17,
1753, as Phillis. in "The Conscious Lovers,"
at the Nassau Street Theatre, New York.

BEECHEY, A. B.- A member of the old
Boothenian Dramatic Association of Philadel-
phia, in which city he made his debut in pub-
lic, June 15, 1850, as Box, in " Box and Cox,"
at the Walnut Street Theatre.

BEHREND, HENRIETTA.— Made her
first appearance on any stage, May 5, 1858, at
the Academy of Music, New York, as Adel-
gisa, in "Norma." On March 6, 1859, she
was announced, as Mad. Henrietta Eben, to
appear at the Imperial Opera House, Vienna,
in the opera of "Magic Flute," but on the
morning of that day was attacked with typhus
fever, and died in a few davs. She had mar-
ried the flutist Eben, eighteen months previ-
ous.

BELCOUR, MRS.— Made her first appear
ance in Philadelphia, June 10, 1830, at the
Washington Theatre, as Zamora, in the " Ho-
neymoon."

BELFORD, MR.— Made his first appear-
at ce pn any stage, July 10, 1S49, at the Phil-
adelphia Museum, Masonic Hall, as O'Cal-
laghan, in " His Last Legs."

BELL, MR. — Made his first appearance on
the American stage, Sept. 17, 1753, at the
Nassau Street Theatre, New York, as Sir
John Bevil, in " The Conscious Lovers."

BELLAMY, MR. AND MRS. WM.
HOARE— Mr. B. was born in Cork, Ire-
land, Aug. s, 1S00. Made his debut in 1825,
at Elmsworth, Eng., as Sir Simon Rochdale,
in " John Bull." First appeared in America,
in Boston, Mass. ; first appeared in New
York, in 1838, at the Olympic Theatre, as
Capt, Copp, in " Charles the Second ; " open-
ed in Philadelphia, Nov. 13, J854, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Owen Wood, in
"Jack Sheppard." Died at Greenpoint, L.
L, April 15, 1866.

Mrs. Bellamy was born in Scotland. Made
her debid in America, in 1S38, at the National
Theatre, Church Street, New York, in "Ama-
lie ; " first appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 22,
1S42, as Emily, in "Nabob for an Hour," at
the Walnut Street Theatre. This lady was
then known as Mrs. A. W. Penson. Reap-
peared in Philadelphia as Mrs. Bellamy, •
Nov. 16, 1854, at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, as Lady Rookwood. »Died May, 1857.

BELLANI, MONS— Made his first ap-
pearance on the American stage, May 26,
1794, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, in a New Comic Pastoral Ballet, for the
benefit of Mr. Morris.

BENARDIN, M'LLE. ESTELLE —

Bom in France. Made her first appearance
on the American stage, July 7, 1828, as a
dancer, at the Lafayette Theatre, New York.
Was formerly the first dancer of the French
Opera at Brussels.

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BENEDETTI, SIG. SESTO,— Made his
first appearance on the American stage at the
Astor Place Opera House, New York, in
Sept., 1848 , first appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 4. 1848, as Pollione, in "Norma." On
Monday night, Nov. 29, 1S4S, he refused to
sing Pollione, in " Norma," on the following
Friday, because Madame Laborde had made
herself ridiculous in " Norma," and was not a
fit person to sing with artists. Fry imme-
diately went before the curtain and stated what
Sig. B. had said. The audience loudly ap-
plauded -the manager, and as loudly hissed
Benedetti upon his appearance in the second
act. On the following Friday he was an-
nounced to appear. The curtain rose, and the
first song was sung ; on the appearance of
Benedetti as Pollione, he was met by a storm
of hisses and hootings, accompanied by solos
on that beautiful instrument, the cat-call. This
was renewed at every effort on the part of the
singer to commence his part, interspersed with
cries of "off, off," "goon," " V apologie a La-
borde."' In May, 1850, Sig. Benedetti was
united in marriage to Signorina Truffi, at Bos-
ton, Mass.

BENEDICT, LEW.— This popular Ethio-
pian comedian was born in Buffalo, N. Y.,
Dec. 7, 1839.

BENNETT, MR.— From Edinburgh, Scot-
land ; made his first appearance on the Ameri-
can stage, July 12, 1831, as Rob Roy, at the
old Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

BENEUX, L. R. — Born in New York,
June 1, 1842. First appeared on the stage at
the Metropolitan Theatre, San Francisco, Cal.,
April 21, 1863, as Thomas, in "The Secret."
First appeared in New York at the New
Bowery Theatre, in 1866, with the Buislay
Family. Died in Cardenas, Cuba, Feb. 8,
1869, from the effects of a kick by a horse.

BENNIE, MR.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 31, 1841, as Charlie, in " The
Rival Lovers," at the Walnut Street Theatre.

BERNARD, CAROLINE E— Made her
first appearance in Philadelphia, Aug. 20, 1853,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Georgiana, in
" Money." In 1862 was at the Memphis
Theatre.

BERNARD, CHARLES S.— Born in
Boston, Mass., Aug. 8, 1S16. — Was familiarly
known as the " American Fire King." Made
his first appearance as a chorus singer, in 1839,
at the Bowery Theatre, New York. In 1852
was at Brougham's Lyceum, New York. Now
dramatic agent in New York, and retired from
the active duties of the stage.

BERNARD, JOHN— Born in Ports-
mouth, Eng., in 1756. Made his debut at
Farnham, as George Barnwell. First ap-
peared in London in 1787, at Covent Garden,
as Archer, in " The Beaux' Stratagem." Made
his American debut, June 4, 1797, as Gold-
finch, in " Road to Ruin," ,at the Greenwich
Street Theatre, New York. In 1806, man-
aged the Boston Theatre. Returned to Eng-
land, where he died in destitute circumstances,
Nov. 29, 1828.

BERNARD, LIONEL.— Born in Boston,
Mass., in 1818 ; a brother ofBayle Bernard.
Made his debut in Philadelphia, April 4, 1849,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Duncan, in
" Macbeth," for the benefit of Wyzeman Mar-
shall. After travelling West, he quit the stage
at Pittsburgh, Pa., where he opened a saloon.
Died in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1862.

BERNARD, MRS. CHARLES.— Maid-
en name, Tilden ; afterwards known as Mrs.
Walter Williams. Made her debut in 1797, at
the Greenwich Street Theatre, New York. In
1818 she appeared at Washington, D. C. Vis-
ited the South, and while there married Wal-
ter Williams, Clown of West's Circus Compa-
ny. Soon after this she was divorced, and
came to New York in 1828, and married
Mr. Bernard. Appeared in Philadelphia in
1831, at the Arch Street Theatre. Retired
from the stage and married a Mr. Tucker, a
physician of Philadelphia. Died several years
ago.

BERNARD, WILLIAM H.— Born in
New York in 1833. In 1849 he adopted the
minstrel profession, and soon after sailed for
California. Played there in the minstrel busi-
ness, also on nearly every part of the globe.
Returning to California he associated himself
with Charley Backus and Billy Birch. A
short time after, David Wambold visited Cali-
fornia. After remaining there several months,
Birch, Wambold, Bernard and Backus came
to New York and organized the minstrel party
at present bearing their name. As an interlo-
cutor he has few if any equals, but no superior
living.

BERTIN, M'LLE J.— Made her first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1850, with
the Ravel Family, as a danseuse.

BESSIN, HENRIETTA. — Died sud-
denly at Buffalo, N. Y., July 23, 1850, in her
26th year. Grief for the loss of her child,
which died the day previous, was the cause of
her death. She was for a long time the favor-
ite prima donna of the French Opera in New
Orleans.

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BETTERTON, THOMAS.- Right name,
Butterton ; was born in Dublin, Ireland, in
which city he made his debut. First appeared
in London, at the Covent Garden Theatre, in
1797, as Belcour, in " The West Indian."
Made his debut in America at the Park Thea-
tre, New York, April 24, 1816, as Lord Ogleby,
in "Clandestine Marriage."

BETTINI, SIC— First appeared on the
American stage in June, 1S50, as a tenor singer,
at Castle Garden, New York, in Italian Opera.
Was married in April, 1S52, to Sophie Ma-
retzek.

BIDEAUX, GUSTAVE.— This minstrel
performer was born in France in 1830. Came
to America in 1858, since which time he has
appeared in all the principal cities with differ-
ent minstrel companies.

BIDDLES, MRS. ADELAIDE.— Re-
turned to England, July 2, 1856, and in Sept ,
1857, was married to Charles Calvert, an actor.
Is at present in England.

BIDDLES, CLARA S.— An actress of
some celebrity. Was married May 31, 1856,
in Boston, to Thomas Barry, manager of the
Boston Theatre.

BIDDLES, J. — Made his first appearance
in Philadelphia, May 1, 1856, as Wopshot, in
" Violet," at the National Theatre.

BIDWELL, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.
E. — Born in Pittsfieid, Mass., Dec. 24, 1831.
Made his debut with the Springfield Dra-
matic Association in 1S51, as Pizarro. He
then travelled with G. H. Wyatt's Dramatic
Company. In 1855 he organized a travelling
company with E. W. Marston.

Mrs. Dollie Bidwell was born in Sea-
brook, N. H., April 13, 1843. Made her first
appearance in public at the National Theatre,
Boston, in the Fall of i860, as Janette, in the
" Idiot Witness " She travelled the entire
New England circuit, in company with Joseph
Proctor, rendering him excellent support, and
fairly sharing the honors with the eminent
tragedian.

BIGNARDI, SIG.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1858, in the opera of
" Rigoletti," at the Academy of Music.

BIGNELL, MR.— A well-known and effi-
cient prompter in iS3o-'3i, at the old Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

BIRCH, WILLIAM.— This lively min-
strel performer was born in Utica, N. Y., Feb.
26, 1831. His first attempt at the minstrel
business was in New Hartford, N. Y., with a.

small party under Ned Underbill's father, in
1844. Since then he has travelled all over the
world as an end man. He is one of the most
original performers in the business, on the
bone end.

BISCACCIANTI, M'LLE ELISE.—
Born in Boston, Mass. ; maiden name Ostri-
nelii ; made her first appearance on the
American stage in Feb., 1848, at the Astor
Place Opera House, New York. Made her
first appearance in Philadelphia, March 1,
1848, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as
Lucia, in " Lucia di Lammermoor."

BISHOP, MAD. ANNA.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1S16. Made her debut in pub-
lic in concert, July 5, 1839, at the Italian
Opera House, London. In 1S40, she visited
Copenhagen, Stockholm, the Swedish Prov-
inces, and St. Petersburgh. In 1843, she
went to Italy. Closed in Naples in 1845, and
in Nov. 1S47, she made her debut in America.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1847,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, in the opera
of " Norma." Her husband, Henry Bishop,
died April 30, 1855. On the 30th of April,

1858, she married Martin Shultz. Returned
to London where she remained until Aug. 17,

1859, when she sailed for America. She
shortly after visited California, and has sung
in nearly every important place on the globe.

BISHOP, LOUISA.- Daughter of Mad.
Anna Bishop, arrived in this country Oct. 9,
1863, and made her first appearance in To-
ronto, C. W. Made her last appearance on
the stage at Niagara, C. W., in Oct., 1864,
and sailed for England.

BISHOP, MRS. LAURA S.— Made her
debut as a dramatic reader in New York, in
April, 1S59. Her voice is sweet and soft,
but not very strong.

BISHOP, SALLIE.— Was born in New
York, and when but a child became an active
member of Barnum's Museum, where for a
considerable time she played all the " child
parts" in the pieces played at that establish-
ment. From here she was taken to the Bow-
ery, where she divided her time between the
Old Bowery and Purdy's National Theatres.
Was shortly after married to the son of a
wealthy gentleman in Brooklyn, N. Y.

BISHOP, THOMAS.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his debut in America as a tenor
singer, in 1836, at the St. Charles Theatre,
New Orleans. First appeared in New York
in 1S37, at Niblo's Garden. In 1852 was at
the old Broadway Theatre.

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BISSETT, MR— Made h\s debut in Amer-
ica in 1 791, at the John Street Theatre, New
York.

BLACKBURN, JOSEPH.— This clown
was born in Baltimore, Md., and died on board
the steamer Express Mail, near Horse Shoe
Bend, Feb. 26, 1841, and was buried at Mem-
phis, Tenn.

BLACKER, MR.— Born in ^Liverpool,
Eng. ; made his debut on the American stage
m I773> at t'ie John Street Theatre, New
York.

BLAIKE, MR.— Born in London, Eng.
First appeared in America, in 1826, at the
Lafayette Theatre, New York. Died in New
York, after becoming a great favorite.

BLAIR, MR. — Was a very clever imper
sonator of Irish characters. In 1826 he mar-
ried Miss Aspinwall, a datiseuse. His debut in
America took place Aug. 31, 1S18, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Murtoch Delany, in
"The Irishman in London." He died in New
York, June 13, 1832.

BLAKE, MR. AND MRS. WM. RU-
FUS. — Mr. B. was born in Halifax, N. S., in
1805, of Irish parentage. Made his debut
with a strolling company in Halifax as the
Prince of Wales, in " Richard the Third "
First appeared in New York in 1S24, at the
old Chatham Theatre, as Frederick, in " The
Poor Gentleman," and the " Three Singles."
In 1S27, he married Mrs. Waring. He was
the first actor ever called before the curtain in
this country, which occurred in 1S27, in Bos-
ton, at the Tremont Theatre. First appeared
in London, Eng., at the Haymarket, 1839, in
the " Three Singles." His last appearance in
New York was April 16, 1863, as Geoffrey
Dale, in "The Last Man," at Laura Keene's
Theatre. He then went to Boston to play at
the Boston Theatre. On April 21, 1863, he
played Sir Peter Teazle ; was taken suddenly
ill after the performance, and died on April 22
of bilious colic.

Mrs. Blake, maiden name Caroline Placide,
was born in Charleston, S. C, in 1798. Made
her debut, as a child, in Charleston. In 1812,
she married Leigh Waring, a light comedian,
who died in 1S17. In 1826, she was married
to Mr. Blake. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Nov. 29, 1840, as Lady Teazle, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre.

BLAKE, WILLIAM— This gymnast died

in Louisville, Ky., May 24, 1S66, of erysipelas.

BLAKELEY, THOMAS.— Born in New

agement of o'.d Joe Cowell. He shortly after
became a member of the Bowery Theatre
Company, as "old man" Retired from the
stage and became proprietor of a hotel at York-
ville, near New York.

BLANCHARD, CECILIA. -This lady,
who died in New York, Feb. 4, 1869, aged 89
years, was the relict of William Blanchard, the
Circns proprietor. Many years ago she was
popular at the Vauxhall Gardens, New York.
as an ascensionist. She was buried in Green-
wood.

BLANCHARD, WILLIAM.— Born in
York, Eng., in 1769. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage under the assumed name of
Bently, at Buxton, Derbyshire, in 1782, as
Allen a' Dale, in " Robin Hood." Firsl ap-
peared in London, May 15, 1800, as Bob Acres,
in "The Rivals," at Covent Garden Theatre.
Made his debut in New York, Dec. 26, 1831,
at the Bowery Theatre, as Sir Abel Handy, in
" Speed the Plough." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 23, 1832, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Don Lewis, in " Love Makes a
Man." Died in London.

BLAND, MR. AND MRS. HUM-
PHREY.—Mr. B. was born in England, in
1812. Came to America in 1844, and made
I his debut at the Park Theatre, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia, March 4, 1850,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Joseph Surface,
in " School for Scandal." Was married three
times. Died in New York, Jan. 17, 1869.
Harriet Faucit, who died in 1852, was his sec-
ond wife.

Emily Lewis, afterwards Mrs. Bland, was
a member of the corps de ballet of the Broad-
way Theatre, when she married Mr. Bland in
Aug., 1S53. Has lived in New York for some
time, and occasionally appears on the stage.

BLANGY, M'LLE.— Made her first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1846, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Gizelle, in " Gizelle,
or the Miller." First appeared in a speaking
character, Dec. 17, 1850, as Azarine, in " Child
of Air." Died in New York.

BLASINI, ELISA. — This danseuse was
born in Trieste, Marcli 2, 1S48. At fifteen
years of age she received from Mr. Ronzani
the first lessons in the terpsichorean art, and
gained the first premium of the Academy.
Subsequently she was taught by the celebrated
masters, Campilli, Laville and Blasis. She
made her debid as prima ballerina assoluta in
the Teatro Regio in Ancona, amidst thunders

York. Made his debut at the Circus on of applause and showers of roses. Came to
Broadway, New York, then under the man- | this country with DePol's ballet troupe, and

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opened in New York in " The Devil's
Auction."

BLEEKER, MR.— Made his debut in
1842, at Mitchell's Olympic, New York. In
1852 was prompter at Barman's Museum, New
York.

BLISSETT, FRANCIS.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1773. First appeared on the
stage at the age of 18 years, as Doctor Last.
Crossed the Atlantic in 1793, and appeared at
the Annapolis, Md., Theatre. Made his
debut in Philadelphia in 1793, at the Chestnut,
and remained there until 1821, when he re-
turned to England, and died in Guernsey in
1850.

BLONDIN, M.— Right name, EmileGrav-
elet. A Frenchman by birth. In 1855 he was
engaged in France by the agent of Win. Niblo,
to perform with the Ravel Troupe, at Niblo's
Garden, New York, and made his first appear-
ance in the fall of that year. Blondin performed
with the Ravels a number of years, and for two
years was connected witli a circus company as
part proprietor. Married a lady in this coun-
try. On the 30th of June, 1859, he accom-
plished the wonderful feat of crossing the Ni-
agara River on a tight rope, at a height of one
hundred and fifty-one feet above the rushing
torrent below — an exhibition which stands
without a parallel. The rope was three and a
quarter inches in diameter, and 1,300 feet long.

BLOODGOOD, HARRY.— Right name,
Carlo Moran. Was born in Providence, R. L,
in 1S45. First appeared in public at fifteen
years of age, in concerts in white face. Joined
the minstrel profession with Wood's Metropo-
litan Minstrels. In 1864 he married Helene
Smith, danseuse, but she was divorced from
him in 1868. First appeared in New York at
Butler's American Theatre.

BLOXTON, MRS.— Born in England;
first appeared on the American stage at the
Park Theatre, New York, where, as Mrs.
Seymour, she was a great favorite for many
years. Made her debut in Philadelphia as
Mrs. Bloxton, during the season of i82i-'22,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Lncy, in
"The West Indian." Died at Natchez, Miss.,
in 1825.

BLYTHE, GEORGE.— Born in England.
Was engaged by Stephen Price as director of
the Walnut Street Theatre Circus, Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut in America,
May 1, 1823. Retired from the stage and
opened a porter house on Staten Island, near
New York, where he died in i83°-

BOCHSA, ROBT. NICHOLAS CHAS.—
Born at Montmedi, Fiance, in 1789. First
appeared in public at the age of seven years,
and performed a concerto on the piano. Was
afterwards appointed by the First Napoleon,
harpist to his private concerts. In 1S17 he
visited London, and soon after became director
of the Oratorios, and Secretary to the musical
department of the Royal Academy of Music.
Visited the United States with Madame Anna
Bishop, in 1847, and made his debut at the
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, Dec. 14,
1847. Died in Australia, Jan. 7, 1856, while
travelling with Mad. Bishop.

BONIFACE, CHARLES.— Born in Eng-
land in 1823. Came to this country when a
child, with his parents. Was one of the old
Forrestonians during his apprenticeship at
Stewart's confectionery establishment in Cham-
bers street, New York First appeared in
public at the old Vauxhall Garden. He next
appeared at the old Franklin and Richmond
Hill Theatres. His first regular engagement
was in 1849, at the Baltimore Museum. First
appeared in Philadelphia, July 16, 1851, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as John Ironbrace, in
"Used Up."

BONIFACE, MR. AND MRS. GEO. C.
Mr. B. was born in 1833. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Holliday Street
Theatre, Baltimore, Md., in 1851, as Captain
Blenheim, in " Rough Diamond." First ap-
peared in New York at the Metropolitan (af-
terwards Winter Garden) under Burton's man-
agement, as Sir Oliver, in " School for Scan-
dal." Has since travelled as a star. Visited
California in October, 1S65. Played Rodolph
in " Black Crook," at Niblo's Garden, New
York.

Miss Hofferning, afterwards Mrs. Boniface,
was born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1840. Made
her first appearance on the stage in 1854, at
the Rochester Theatre, as Mrs. St. Clair, in
" Uncle Tom's Cabin." Was married to Mr.
B. in Baltimore, Oct. 13, 1855.

BONSALL, J. S. -Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, July 21, 1847, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Jack Carter, in " The
Actor and the Heiress."

BOONE CHILDREN, THE.— These
well known children, Isabella and Charlotte
Boone, were married and comfortably settled in
England. Isabella's husband is John Burr,
an artist of reputation ; Charlotte is the wife
of Abram Bishop Smith, of New York. As
the Boone Children they gave their first enter-
tainment at Norfolk, Va., in March, 1857, ap-

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pearingin " Romeo and Juliet," "The Honey-
moon," and " Box and Cox." Went to Eng-
land in 1859. Reappeared before the public,
after a long absence, in New York, at the
Theatre Comique, in April, 1868.

BOOTH, EDWIN F.— Born in Harford
county, near Baltimore, Md., in Nov., 1S33.
Made his debut Sept. 10, 1849, as Tressel, in
" Richard the Third," at the Museum, Boston,
Mass. First appeared in Philadelphia, May
22, 1850, as Wilford, in "The Iron Chest," at
the Arch Street Theatre, for the benefit of his
father. First appeared in New York, May 4,
1857, as Richard, at the Metropolitan (after
wards Winter Garden) Theatre. In 1861 was
married to Mary Devlin, and sailed for En
land, where he made his debut, Sept. 30, as
Shylock, in London. After several months'
absence he returned to New York. In Feb.,
1863, his wife died, leaving him one child.
After a brief retirement he appeared at the
Winter Garden Theatre, New York, in a
round of Shakesperean characters. He opened
in Hamlet, Nov. 28, 1864, and played that
character for one hundred consecutive nights.
Was married June 7, 1869, at Long Branch, to
Mary McVicker — right name Mary Runnion.

Mrs. Edwin F. Booth, formerly Mary Dev-
lin, was born in Troy, New York, April 19,
1840, and first appeared in public, March 12,
1854, as a danseuse, at the Troy Museum.
Retired from the stage about one year before
her marriage to Mr. Booth. Died in Dorches-
ter, Mass., Fab. 21, 1862, aged 22 years, nine
months and four days.

BOOTH, JOHN WILKES.— Son of the
great tragedian Booth. Was born on the farm
near Baltimore, Md., in 1S38. He was named
after John Wilkes, the great radical English
politician, who lived during the reign of George
the Third, and from whom the saying, " Wilkes
and Liberty " originated. Made his debut as
Richmond, in " Richard the Third," at the St.
Charles Theatre, Baltimore. On the 15th of
August, 1857, he joined the company at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, making his
debut there as' Second Mask, in " Belle's
Stratagem," under the name of John Wilkes.
He remained there during the season. After
playing all over the country, he made his
debut in New York, as a star, at Wallack's
old Theatre, Broome and Broadway, March
31, 1862. Retired from the stage in 1863, and
speculated in oil in the oil regions of Pennsyl-
vania. Reappeared in New York Nov. 23,
1864, with his two brothers, Edwin and Ju-
nius Brutus, it " Julius Caesar," John playing

Marc Antony, at the Winter Garden Theatre,
for the benefit of the Shakespeare Monument
Fund. This occasion and his one week's en-
gagement at Wallack's old Theatre were his
only appearances in New York. His last ap-
pearance on any stage was at Ford's Theatre,
Washington, D. C, as Pescara, in " The
Apostate," for the benefit of John McCul-
lough. On the evening of Good Friday, April
14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, President of the
United States, was assassinated while sitting
in the private box at Ford's Washington The-
atre witnessing a performance of " Our Amer-
ican Cousin." The play had reached the third
act, and the audience were intent in watching
the development of the piece, when suddenly
the sharp crack of a pistol was heard, the
sound coming from the box occupied by the
President ; a shriek followed, and in the next
moment Booth dashed to the front of the box,
leaped upon t'he stage,- and brandishing a dag-
ger, exclaimed " Sic Semper Tyrannis ! "
and fled to the rear of the theatre. In the con-
fusion of the moment the audience seemed to
have been panic-stricken, for only one gentle-
man, it appears, had presence of mind to follow
the assassin, and that was Col. Stewart, of New
York ; but even he was too late, for ere he
could come up to him the murderer had reach-
ed the back of the theatre, where his horse was
in readiness, and mounting the animal, away
he sped, leaving his pursuer far behind. Im-
mediately the shot was fired, the audience rose
to their feet in a state of great excitement, and
soon it was announced that the President of
the United States had been shot in the head,
and the wound would, in all probability, prove
mortal. The scene that ensued is almost in-
describable. The wounded man was immedi-
ately attended by the best medical skill, who
had him conveyed to a private residence oppo-
site the theatre, where, despite the united
efforts of the physicians, he continued to grow
weaker and weaker, until twenty-two minutes
past seven o'clock on Saturday morning, April
15th, when his eyes closed in death. The the-
atres and all other places of amusement in New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and
everywhere that the painful intelligence reach-
ed, were closed on the 15th, and no perform-
ances given at any of them. Some persons
insist that he must have been laboring under
some hallucination of the mind to have com-
mitted such a damnable deed ; saying that his
father, the great Junius Brutus Booth, was
subject to fits of temporary aberration of mind,
etc. Booth was tracked to a barn r.ot far from
Bowling Green, on the Richmond and Fred-

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ericksfiurg Railroad, where, in the darkness of
the night, on Tuesday, April 26, he was dis-
covered, armed to the teeth, and bidding
defiance to the men sent to capture him. Not
wishing to sacrifice more lives on his account,
the barn was set on fire for the purpose of
driving him out, and revealing him by the
light of the flames to his pursuers. Being un-
able to induce the murderer to surrender, and
fearful that he might, in the darkness outside,
or by the aid of prowling bands of guerillas
with which that section of country was infested,
be enabled to escape, he was sighted by Ser-
geant Boston Corbett, who pulled trigger on
him, lodging a ball in the neck of the outlaw,
from the effects of which he died in a few hours
He was secretly buried at midnight under the
flagstone floor of a room in the warehouse on
the arsenal grounds, Washington. There were
present at the interment, Edwin M. Stanton,
Secretary of War ; Holtj Baker, and a file of
soldiers, the latter digging the grave. There
the remains were left. On Feb. 15, 1869,
Edwin Booth received from President Andrew
Johnson an order giving him the custody of
his brother's body. John H. Weaver, Sexton
of Christ Church, Baltimore, proceeded to the
arsenal. Upon reaching the room they found
the stones removed ai^l the earth piled up,
caused by the removal of the remains of Mrs.
Surratt, and of Harold. Instead of each occu-
pying a grave, a single trench, five feet deep,
fifteen feet long, and six feet wide, held the
boxes containing the bodies of Mrs. Surratt,
Capt. Wirz, Lewis Payne, alias Powell, George
A. Atzerodt, David E. Harold, and John
Wilkes Booth. The box containing Harold
laid next to that of Booth's, and when Harold
was removed, the box containing the remains
of Booth was immediately covered with dirt,
while the others were left exposed. Prepara-
tions were at once commenced for the disinter-
ment of Booth's remains. There were present
the three undertakers, a military officer, a
journalist and a file of soldiers. In forty-five
minutes the soldiers had dug around the box,
and it was pulled up by box-hooks inserted
under its two ends, and was found to be in a
sound state of preservation. Removing some
dirt clinging to the box, the name, John Wilkes
Booth, in capital letters, painted on the white
pine in black paint, about an inch long, was
seen. The box in which the remains were
originally interred was much decayed, and on
taking off the lid the remains were found to be
wrapped in two or three gray blankets, and in
a tolerable state of preservation. The coat
and vest were found to be in good condition,

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as also the pantaloons, except that a portion
of one leg appeared to have been cut off. The
cavalry boot on his left leg was in extra good
condition, looking to be. nearly new, and the
shoe on the right foot — a common brogan —
had a slit cut down the front, but otherwise
was in good condition. The box was then
borne by four soldiers, on their shoulders, to
the wagon, in which it was placed, then cov-
ered with a stable blanket, and driven off by a
negro to Marr & Harvey's, undertakers, on E
street, where the pine box was encased in
another larger pine box, and that night left by
the cars for Baltimore, and was taken to Mr.
Weaver's home, 22 Fayette street. Joseph
Booth viewed the remains, and identified them
beyond doubt by a peculiarly plugged tooth.
The remains were deposited on the 18th, in
the private vault of Mr. Weaver at Green-
mount, without any ceremony whatever, re-
ligious or otherwise, and were there to rest until
such time as it shall please the family to order
the final interment along with the remains of
the other relatives of the deceased, near the
grave of their father, Junius Brutus Booth, the
elder, in the Baltimore Cemetery.

BOOTH, JUNIUS BRUTUS.—" He was
a man, take him all in all ; ive sliall not look
upon his like again.'" Born at St. Pancras,
near London, Eng., May 1, 1796. He was
the son of an attorney, who intended him for
the same profession, and placed him at Eton.
He was a most accomplished linguist, speak-
ing French, Spanish, Italian, German, and the
Flemish dialect fluently. He entered the
Navy as a midshipman, but soon left it for
drawing and painting, afterwards Blackstone,
and then to sculpture. He made his debut
with a Thespian society at a car house, in
Pancras street, Tottenham Road, as Frank
Rochdale, in "John Bull." He soon after
joined a strolling company, making his debut
at Peckham, Sept. 13, 1813, as Campillo, in
" The Honeymoon " First appeared in Lon-
don in Oct., 1813, at Covent Garden Theatre,
as Sylvius, in "As You Like It." In 1821, he
sailed for America, and made his debut, July
13, 1821, as Richard, at Richmond, Va. First
appeared in New York, Oct. 5, 1821, at the
Park Theatre, as Richard. Next visited
Philadelphia, opening, Feb. 17, 1823, as Rich-
ard, at the Chestnut Street Theatre. In 1822, .
he purchased a farm in Bel Air, thirty miles
from Baltimore, Md., and used to come to
town with eggs and butter to sell. He lived
on his farm in quiet, shunning all notoriety,
and living in the most frugal and simple man-
ner. In 1825, he visited England, and opened

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at Drury Lane Theatre as Brutus. His visit
was a brief one. In 1828, he was acting man-
ager of the Tremont Theatre, Boston. In
1836, he visited England for the last time.
His last appearance on any stage was at the
St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, Friday,
Nov. 19, 1852, as Mortimer and John Lump.
While in that city he contracted a cold. He
took passage on the steamer J. W. Cheno-
worth for Cincinnati, but died on the passage,
Nov. 30, 1S52, of consumption of the bowels.
His funeral took place Dec. 11, from his resi-
dence in North Exeter street, Baltimore, and his
remains were interred in Baltimore Cemetery.
As an actor his equal has never been seen ; he
possessed a voice singularly flexible and melo-
dious ; full, clear, and susceptible of the most
exquisite pathos. His countenance was one
of the most expressive ever seen on the stage ;
and his eye, that mirror of the soul, beamed
with intelligence and fire. He was particu-
larly successful in depicting the passions of
hate, fear, terror, revenge, scorn, despair, and
the like ; but in the softer ones he was not so
happy. Thp.t Booth was one of the greatest
actors who have ever lived, is but an ordinary
acknowledgment. His genius was at once
singularly gentle and wild. In his family he
prohibited the use of animal food ; animal life
was sacred on his farm, and the trees were
never felled by the axe. All forms of religion
and all temples of devotion were sacred to him,
and in passing churches he never failed to bare
his head reverently.

BOOTH, MR. AND MRS. JUNIUS
BRUTUS, JR.— Born at Charleston, South
Carolina, in 1821. Made his debut in 1834,
at Pittsburgh, Pa., as Tressel, in " Richard
the Third." First appeared in New York
in 1851, at the Bowery Theatre. Married
Miss DeBar, from whom he separated, and
married Harriet Mace. Visited California in
1851, and remained there until 1S64, when he
returned to New York. In 1867 he assumed
the management of the Boston Theatre, and
during the same year was married to Mrs.
Agnes Perry.

Mrs. Booth, whose maiden name was DeBar,
was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1S10, and
made her debut at the Hawkins Street Thea-
tre, Dublin, as Lucy, in "The Spoiled Child."
First appeared in America in 1836, at the St.
Charles Theatre, New Orleans, as Little
Pickle, in "The Spoiled Child." Afterwards
appeared at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Marian Ramsey, in "Turn Out;" and in
Philadelphia, in 1841, as Susan Ashfield, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre.

Mrs. J. B. Booth, the second, was formerly
Harriet Mace. She played at the oid National
Theatre, Boston, during Pelby's management.
She died in San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 23,
1859, after a lingering illness

Mrs. Booth, the third, was formerly the sec-
ond wife of Harry Perry.

BOOTH, J. S.— Born in 1821. Died at
Gloucester, Mass., Sept. 2S, 1858, while low
comedian of Bidwell & Marston's travelling
company.

BOOTH, T. G. — Made his first appearance
on any srage, Oct. 20, 1853, at the Metropoli-
tan Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y., as Hector Timid.
Was a very good low comedian and comic
singer. Died in Toronto, C. W., Aug. 18,
1S55. The remains were brought to New
York for interment.

BORCHARD, MAD. COMTE.— This
soprano singer and good pianiste died in Mex-
ico, May 28, 1866.

BOVETT, LA PETITE. Made her debut
April 13, 1854, as Eva, in " Uncle Tom's
Cabin," at Cleveland, Ohio.

BORGHESE. SIGNORINA EUPHRA-
SIA.— This prima donna made her first ap-
pearance on the American stage, in Italian
Opera, in New York, March, 1844. Made
her debid in Philadelphia, April n, 1844, at
the Music Fund Hall.

BORRANI, SIGNOR.— Made his debut
on the American stage, Oct. 9, 1854, in opera,
at the Broadway Theatre, New York. First
appeared in Philadelphia on Oct. 30, of the
same year, as Count Rodolpho, in " La Som-
nambula," at the Walnut Street Theatre.

BOSCHETTI, SIGNORA LEONILDA.
— Born at Nancy, France. Made her debut
at the Opera Comique, Paris, as Anna,
in the opera of "La Dame Blanche." First
appeared in Italian Opera in America at the
Crosby Opera House, Chicago, 111., with
Grau's troupe, during the season of 1866.

BOSIO, ANGIOLINA— Born a poor girl
in Turin, in 1824. Studied at Milan under
Maestro Caetaneo ; made her first appearance
in public in 1843, at a concert given by M.
Strakosch ; made her operatic debut at twenty
years of age (July, 1844), in Verdi's " I due
Foscari." In 1850 she came to the United
States, and made her first appearance on the
American stage in June, at Castle Garden,
New York, with an opera troupe. She visited
Boston, etc. Returning to New York, she
left the troupe and formed another one, and
opened at Niblo's, in opposition to the one at
Castle Garden. She died at St. Petersburg

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April 12, 1859. She hall visited Moscow, and
on her return was in an over-heated car, and a
window was opened, which caused a violent
change in the temperature, icy cold succeeding
to a great heat, and it struck her lungs.

BOSWELL, DAVID.— Died in Leaven-
worth, Kansas, Dec. 29, 1865, at 34 years of
age. He had served three years in the army,
during the rebellion of i860, and from the ex
posure consequent thereon, contracted the con
sumption of which he died. He was a good
" old man."

BOSWELL, JOSEPH H.— Born in Phil-
adelphia, in which city he made his debut, in
July, 1835, as Malcolm, in " Macbeth," at the
Walnut Street Theatre. In 1843 he visited
New York, and appeared at the Bowery
Theatre.

BOUCICAULT, DION.-Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland, Dec. 26, 1820. Little can be
gleaned of this gentleman's early life, as it is
kept a hidden mystery. He married Agnes
Robertson in London, Eng., in 1853. In
August, 1853, in company with his wife, he
sailed for America, and appeared at Burton's
Chambers Street Theatre, New York. In
April, 1854, made his first appearance in Phil-
adelphia, at the Walnut Street Theatre. Was
engaged as dramatist at the Winter Garden
Theatre, New York, during season of i85g-'6o.
Sailed for England with his wife, July 18, i860,
and has been there ever since. At altering
and adapting plays he is an expert.

BOUDINOT, FRANK B. — Died at
Yorktown, Va., May 2, 1864. He had trav-
elled with a minstrel band, under the name of
Swan. In 1859 he travelled as the baritone
with the Cooper English Opera Troupe.
When the three years volunteers started for
the battle-field, during the rebellion, he en-
listed. At the time of his death he was First
Lieutenant in the First New York Mounted
Rifles. He married Annie Gimber. He was,
in blood, a half Indian.

BOULARD, SIG. AND SIGNORA.—
Signor B. was born in Charleston, S. C.
Made his first appearance on the stage, Aug.
31, 1840, as Gamekeeper, in "A Roland for
an Oliver," at the National Theatre, Philadel-
phia. First appeared in New York in 1842,
as a bass singer, at the National Theatre. Re-
tired from the stage 1851.

The Madame first appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 4, 1848, as Clotilda, in " Norma," at the
Chestnut Street Theatre.

BOUXARY, MONS.— Made his first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 184S, as

Prince Albrecht, in the ballet of "Giselle," at
the Walnut Street Theatre.

BOWERS, EDWARD.— This minstrel
performer, well known as " Nick Bowers,"
died in Brooklyn, L. I., Feb. 27, 1865, aged
38 years. His first appearance on the stage
was at Charley White's Minstrel Hall, 49
Bowery, New Yoik.

BOWERS, GEORGE VINING.— Born
in Philadelphia, April 23, 1S35. Commenced
as a call-boy at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in 1849, under Old Joe Foster's
management. Was playing second low come-
dy at Barnum's Museum during the season of
1850. He has played in most of the principal
cities with success, as a first low comedian.

BOWERS, DUN.— Died at Cincinnati,
Ohio, May 23, 1859. The day previous to his
decease he was married to a lady long attached
to him. He was popular in the West as a vo-
calist.

BOWERS, JOHN VALENTINE.— Born
in Liverpool, Eng. Made his debut in 1834,
as one of the citizens in " Coriolanus," at Shef-
field, Eng. First appeared in London in 1837,
as Cedric, in " Ivanhoe," at Astley's Theatre.
First appeared in America, Sept. 3, 1849, as
Luke the Laborer, in the drama of that name,
at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
First acted in New York at the Bowery Thea-
tre in 1850, as the Jew, in " The Wandering
Jew."

BOWERS, MR. AND MRS. D. P.—
Mr. Bowers was born in Philadelphia in 1822.
At seven years of age, joined the Athenian
Dramatic Association, and played the Child, in
" Bertram." His first appearance on the pub-
lic stage was at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, Dec. 22, 1S31, when he recited
Brutus' harangue on the death of Caesar. His
third appearance was Jan. 12, 1832, at the
" Arch," as Young Norval. First appeared in
New York in Jan., 1833, at the Park Theatre,
as Young Norval. Married Elizabeth Crocker.
Died in Philadelphia, June 6, 1857, of disease
of the heart.

Mrs. B., whose maiden name was Crocker,
was born in Stamford, Conn , March 12, 1830.
Is the daughter of the Rev. William A. Crocker,
who was an eminent Episcopal clergyman of
that town, who died before our heroine reached
the age of six years. Her first appearance
took place at the Park Theatre, New York,
July 16, 1846, as Ainanthis. It was during
this engagement, on the 4th of March, 1847,
that she was united in the bonds of matrimony
with David P. Bowers. Shortly after their

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marriage they repaired to Baltimore, where
they remained for nearly four years. She first
appeared in Philadelphia as Mrs. Bowers,
March n, 1847, as Donna Victoria, in "A
Bold Stroke for a Husband," at the Walnut
First appeared at the Arch Street Theatre,
Sept. 11, 1848, as Pauline, in the " Lady of
Lyons." In Aug., 1853, she became attached
to the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
where she became an immense favorite, re-
maining there for several seasons. In 1857
her husband died. She then retired from the
stage for a time, but re-appeared at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1837,
as lessee of that establishment. After a man-
agement of two years she withdrew in Jan.,
1859. On the 14th of March, 1859, Mrs.
Bowers leased the Academy of Music, Phila-
delphia, for a short dramatic season. Was
shortly after married to Dr. Brown, of Balti-
more, Md., who died in 1S67. Made her debut
in England, at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lon-
don, Sept., 1861, as Julia, in "The Hunch-
back," and made a very favorable impression.
She soon after superseded Mrs. Charles
Young at the Lyceum, and as the representa-
tive of Geraldine d' Arcy, in Mr. Edmund Fal-
coner's comedy of " Woman," was pronounced
a decided acquisition to the London stage.
Returned to this country and made her appear-
ance, Aug. 17, 1863, at the Winter Garden,
New York.

BOWMAN, JOHN.— Born in Boston,
Mass., July 12, 1816. First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, April 9, 1S39, as Jonathan Plough-
boy, in " Forest Rose," at the Walnut Street
Theatre. Soon after appeared at the Franklin
Theatre.

BOYCE, JOHN T.— A once very popular
end man in a minstrel company. Was born in
Covington, Ky., in 1829, and the first minstrel
band of note that he appeared with was Birch,
Bowers and Fox's, in 1S57. He afterwards
travelled all over the country. Died in Wil-
liamsburg, L. I., June 11, 1S67, and was buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.

BOYD, BILLY— Born in Philadelphia
in 1831, and when quite young appeared with
the Carolina Glee Club. He became popular
as an imitator of birds and animals. Died in
New York, April 21, 1869.

BRADLEY, ALBERT DAVIS.— Born
in Waterford, Me. Made his first appearance
on any stage, at Portland, Me., in Sept., 1849,
as Gaylove, in the " Hunchback."

BRADLEY, JOHN.— Born in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 2, 1829, in which city he made his

debut Aug. 26, 1851, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Canope, in "Azael." Was after-
wards attached to the Arch Street Theatre for
some time. Retired from the stage in 1S61.

BRADSHAW, JOHN J.— Made his debut
in Philadelphia, May 15, 1848, at the Aich
Street Theatre, as Alfred Highflyer, in "A
Roland for an Oliver." Died in Albany, N.
Y., June 10, 1855. He was a native of New
York, where at one time he was a prosperous
merchant.

BRADSHAW, MRS.— Was better known
as Mrs. Hautonville, and afterwards as Mrs.
Cross. Made her debut in 1831, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as a mem-
ber of the corps de ballet. In 1852, was in
Detroit.

BRAHAM, ALBERT.-This English
tenor made his debut in America, June 19,
1861, at the Broadway Music Hall, New York,
in several ballads.

BRAHAM, AUGUSTUS.— Son of John
Braham, born in London, Eng. Made his
debut in America, in 1S50, at Tripler Hall,
New York, at the first concert given by Cath-
erine Hayes.

BRAHAM, JOHN.— Born in London,
Eng., June 20, 1774. Made his debut as
a singer before eleven years of age, at the old
Royalty Theatre, London, Eng. First ap-
peared in New York in Nov., 1840, at a con-
cert given at the Tabernacle. First appeared
on the stage as Harry Bertram, in " Guy
Mannering," at the Park Theatre. Returned
to London, Eng., where he died Feb. 17, 1856.

BRANDON, MR.— Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Dec. 4, 1S48, as Banquo,
in "Macbeth," at the Arch Street Theatre.
Was previously attached to the National, and
Astor Place Opera House, New York.

BRANNAN, MISS E. C— This lady is a
niece of Samuel Brannan of San Francisco,
Cal., in which city she made her debut, Sept.
3, 1866, as Antonina, in the opera of " Belise-
rio."

BRAY, JOHN.— Born in Leeds, Eng., in
1782. First appeared on the American stage,
Sept. 10, 1S10, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Tony Lumpkin, in " She Stoops to
Conquer." Returned to England, in the
Spi'ing of 1S22. Died in Leeds, Eng., in
June, 1822. He possessed considerable talent,
both as an author and musicat composer.

BRELSFORD, JOSEPH P.— Born in
Philadelphia. Made his first appearance in
his native city, June 7, 1850, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Rolla, in " Pizzaro," for

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the benefit of T. G. Booth. In 1852, was a
member of the Pittsburgh Theatre. Died in
New York, Aug. 8, 1S54, from injuries re-
ceived while bathing with some friends.

BRENT, EVA.— Born in London, Eng.,
June 18, 1842. Is the daughter of Eliza Trav-
els, one of the most popular soubrettes on
the London stage. Made her debut in Oct.,
1857, at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, as
Amiens, in "As You Like It." Came to this
country in Nov., 185S, having previously been
married to J. W. Allinson, who accompanied
her. Made her debut at Charleston, S. C, in
Oct., 1859. Of late years she has made sing-
ing a specialty.

BRETT, MRS.— Made her first appearance
on the London stage, at the Haymarket, and
afterwards at the Covent Garden Theatre.
Made her first appearance on the American
stage, in 1795, at the Federal Street Theatre,
Boston, Mass. In Feb., 1796, appeared at
the John Street Theatre, New York, as Lady
Wronghead, in " The Provoked Husband."
Retired from the stage in 1S03.

BREWER, JOSEPH W.— This gymnast
died at St. Helena, Napa county, California,
on the 23d of April, i860, at the house of Wm.
Cogswell, Esq. Mr. B. was a native of Bos
ton, and about 38 years of age. He went to
California in 1849. He shot Benj. F. Moulton
on the night of Nov. 27, 1858, for which he
was tried, and honorably acquitted, it being
proved he did it in self-defence.

BREYER, JOHN F.— Born at Annan,
Scotland. Made his first appearance on the
stage at fifteen years of age, as Smike, in
" Nicholas Nickelby," at his father's theatre
in Scotland. His father dying, he came to
America in 1S57, and he made his debut in
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., as Claude Melnotte, in
the " Lady of Lyons," in a dramatic company
organized by himself. Since then he has trav-
elled throughout the West and Southwest. In
1857 he was married in New York to Julia
Snowden, who died the following year. After
remaining a widower nine years, he was mar-
ried, June 18, 1868, in Indianapolis, to Miss
Foster.

BREYER, MRS. J. E.— Maiden name,
Eliza Walsh. First appeared on the stage in
her uncle's company. In 1822 was married in
England to J. E. Breyer, who died in 1S55, '»
Dundee. In 1857 Mrs. B. and six children
came to this country and performed at Sara-
toga and through the West. July 15, 1864,
she died at Fort Wayne, Ind., aged 67 years.
BREYER, M. V.— A native of Scotland.

Came to America in 1851. Has confined him-
self to the Western theatres.

BRICHTA, MAD.— Made her first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 1831, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, in a concert with Mad.
Feron. First appeared in English Opera,
Sept. 5, 183 1, as the Countess, in " Marriage
of Figaro," at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia.

BRIDGES, ELOISE.-Born in Brook-
lyn, N. Y. Made her debut a3 a reader in
1S53, at Irving Hall, New York. During the
season of i853-'54, played a two weeks' en-
gagement at the Broadway Theatre, opening
as Pauline, in "The Lady of Lyons." In
1857 she was married to C. Erwin, a Southern
merchant.

BRIGNOLI, SIG. - PASQUALINO —
This favorite tenor was born at Milan, in 1832.
At the age of fifteen he wrote an opera, which
was produced in his native city. Cartalani
commenced singing the finest aria in the opera
in such a way as to disgust Brignoli, who,
even in his street dress, rushed on the stage
and sang the role, to the delight of all This
was his first appearance on the stage. He soon
became the established tenor of the Italian
stage.

BRIGNOLI, SIGNORAORTOLANL—
Made her debut in this country, March 6,
1863, at the Academy of Music, New York, as ■
Oscar, in " Un Ballo in Maschera," with Ma-
retzek's troupe.

BRIGNOLI, M'LLE— This young lady
was born at Rochester, N. Y , Feb. 29, 1844.
Was one of the Keller Troupe. Afterwards
appeared throughout the country, in music
halls, as a female violinist.

BRILLANT, PAUL— This ballet master
died in New York, May 15, 1S64, after an ill-
ness of several months.

BRISTOW, MR.— Born in London, Eng.
Made his debut as the Duke of Buckingham,
in '" Richard the Third," at Kendall, West-
moreland, Eng. Made his first appearance on
the American stage in 1830, as Paul Pry, at
the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Re-
tired from the stage and settled on a farm of
his own, near Cincinnati, Ohio, where he died
in 1848.

BRITTENHAM, MR. AND MRS.
ROBERT.— Right name, Brittingham. Was
born in Alexandria, Va. First appeared on
the sta^-e during the season of i838-'3g. at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Re-
tired from the stage, and at last advices was
livinr! in Louisville.

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Mrs. B. made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia in 1839, at tne Chestnut. Retired at
the same time with her husband.

BRITTINGHAM, MISS.-Born in Phila-
delphia. Made her first appearance on any
stage as a Child, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, in her native city, in " The Gambler's
Fate." In 1852 she was at the Louisville
Theatre .

BROADHURST, MISS. -Made her first
appearance on the American stage, in 1773, as
a singer, at Annapolis, Md. First appeared in
New York, Feb. 12, 1796, as Yarico, in "In-
kle and Yarico."

BROOKE, GUSTAVUS VAUGHAN.—
Born in Dublin, Ireland, April 25, 1S19. Made
his debut in May, 1833, at the Theatre Royal,
Dublin, as 'William Tell. Made his first ap-
pearance on the American stage, Dec. 15, 1851,
at the Broadway Theatre, New York, as
Othello. First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan.
5, 1S52, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Sir
Giles Overreach. Returned to England. Vis-
ited Australia in i85o. Reappeared in Lon-
don, after an absence of seven years, Oct. 28,
1861, at Drury Lane. Perished at sea, Jan.
11, 1866, on the steamer London, bound to
Australia. He was the husband of Avonia
Jones.

BROOKES, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE.
— Mr. B. was born in Lancashire, Eng., Aug.
24, 1834. Made his debut during the season
of iS49-'5o, at the National Theatre, Cincin-
nati, as a utility man. First appeared in New
York, at the old Broadway Theatre, during
the season of 1857, in the farce of "Take that
Girl Away." Was at the New Bowery Thea-
tre, New York, for some time. (Appendix.)

Mrs. B. was born in Michigan. Made her
debut, in 1861, at Bamum's Museum, as
Christine, in "Humble Life."

BROOKS, MR. AND MRS— Mr. B.
made his first appearance on the American
stage as an actor and dancer, at Niblo's Gar-
den, New York, in 1839. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug., 1840, at the opening of
the National Theatre, by Win. E. Burton.
Retired from the profession, and opened a
dancing academy in New York.

Mrs. B. made her first appearance in Phil-
adelphia, in Sept., 1840, at the National.

BROUGH, WILLIAM FRANCIS —
Born in Wexford, Ireland, in 179S. Made his
debut as a bass singer in 1S18, in Sussex, Eng.
Was at the Haymarket, London, for three
years. First appeared in America at the Park
Theatre, New York, Sept. 4, 1S35, as Dan-

dini. Made his bow in Philadelphia, Jan. 18.
1836, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Ced-
ric, in the opera of "The Maid of Judith."
Died while on his passage to England, May
21, 1867, as agent for the Webb Sisters. His
body was brought to this country Feb., 1868,
and the funeral took place in Brooklyn.

BROUGHAM, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.
— Mr. B. was born in Dublin, Ireland, May 9,
1814. He first entered the profession in July,
1830, at the Tottenham Street Theatre, Lon-
don, appearing in the several parts of a coun-
tryman, costermonger, sweep, gentleman, sail-
or, and jockey— the whole in one night — in
" Tom and Jerry." In 1S40 he became lessee
of the Lyceum Theatre, London, where he
first appeared as an author. In 1842 he sailed
for America, and made his debut at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Tim Moore, in " The
Irish Lion." Went to Philadelphia, and
played the same character, Oct. 31, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. On the 15th of Oct.,
1S50, he opened the new theatre on Broadway
called Brougham's Lyceum (afterwards Wal-
lack's Theatre). Took a lease of the Old
Bowery for a short term, and opened there,
July 7, 1856. Sailed for England, Sept., i860.
Returned to America in Oct., 1S65, and opened
on the 30th, as Dr. Savage, at the Winter
Garden Theatre.

Mrs. John Brougham, the first, whose
maiden name was Annette Nelson, and who
was afterwards known as Mrs. Coppleson
Hodges, made her debut at Covent Garden
Theatre, London, Dec. "6, 1828, as Peggy, in
"The Country Girl." In 1S37 she visited
New York, and made her debut at the Park
Theatre, and was very successful. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1837, at the
old Chestnut Street Theatre, as Perseus, in the
" Deep, Deep Sea." Her first appearance in
the United States was at Caldwell's Theatre,
New Orleans, during the season of i835-'36.
She was then known as Mrs. Hodges.

Mrs. Brougham, the second, whose maiden
name was Williams, made her first appearance
on the stage, in 1836, at St. James' Theatre,
London. Made her debut in America, in Oct.,
1842, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Lady Teazle. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 31, 1842, as Lady Teazle, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre.

BROWER, MR. AND MRS. FRANK.—
Mr. Brower, the Ethiopian comedian, was
born in Baltimore, Md., in 1820. His first ap-
pearance in public was in 1837, as " Master
Brower," in Philadelphia. He then became
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1S43, Mr. Brower, in company with Dan Em-
met, Billy Whitlock and Dick Pelham, organ-
ized a band of negro minstrels, called the
"Virginia Minstrels." They were the first
band ever organised. They made their debut
at the Chatham Theatre, New York, in the
month of February, for the benefit of Dick
Pelham, and were received with deafening
plaudits. In 1S51, "Uncle Frank," as he is
familiarly called, visited England, during the
exhibition of the World's Fair, and appeared
as clown with the late Gen. Rufus Welch's
Circus Company. In 1867 he retired from the
stage, and opened a saloon for thirsty travel-
lers in Philadelphia.

Mrs. Brower, whose maiden name was
Louisa Banks, was a great favorite in the circle.
She visited England in 1S51, with Risley &
McCollum's Circus troupe, and opened at
Drury Lane Theatre, London. Married Frank
Brower, the popular Ethiopian comedian, and
retired from the profession.

BROWN, FANNY.— Born in Cincinnati,
Ohio, March 15, 1837. Made her debut at
the Boston Museum, as a fairy, when six years
of age. Played " Puck" at the Boston Thea-
tre, in 1856. Was married to Fred. Buckley,
Jan. 29, 1857, from whom she was afterwards
divorced. Made her debut in New York in
Nov., 1861, as Dora Sunnyside, in "The Oc-
toroon," at the Winter Garden Theatre. Was
married in 1866, in California, to one of the
Carlo Brothers, circus performers.

BROWNE, JAME.S S— Born in England,
Aug. 6, 1791. Made his debut in London,
Oct. 7, 1823, as Lord Foppington, in "A Trip
to Scarborough," at Drury Lane Theatre.
First appeared in America in 1838, as Bob
Acres, in "The Rivals," af the National
Theatre, Church street, New York. He was
the original Robert Macaire. A fine, hand-
some, jovial, joyous, and spirited fellow, with
vitality enough for six in him, and a heart " as
big as an ox." Perhaps he was one of the
most popular men, in his day, upon the stage.
Commanding money in abundance, he spent it
like a prince. He rode, he drove, he ate, he
drank, like one born in the lap of luxurious
fortune, scattering his easily gotten means
with a lavish profusion that surrounded him
with all the butterflies of fashion, and attached
to him an army of friends. The women idol-
ized him. The men copied and envied him.
The public he magnetized. The managers he
enslaved. The profession loved him, and the
world panegyrized him. " Robert Macaire "
was Browne himself, and Browne was " Rob-
ert Macaire." But that was a long time ago.

Men, alas ! grow old, as well as women. With
age comes the loss of their attractions, and
with that loss go troops of friends, the at-
tachment of the public, and the memory o the
world. And so it fared with Browne. He is
now the tottering shadow of his former graceful
self. For nine long years he has been a victim
to acute disease. For far more than that time
he has literally lived in New York from "hand
to mouth," hiding himself away in obscure and
miserable places, penniless, comfortless, abject-
ly destitute.

BROWN, JOE.— This Ethiopian comedian
and jig dancer, was born in Buffalo, N. Y.,
Jan. 2, 1830. First entered the business in
1844, in Albany, N. Y., playing the bones and
dancing a jig. Had a match dance with Earl
Pearce the same year, and won it. First ap-
peared in New York at the Melodeon, oppo-
site the Old Bowery Theatre, in the Fall of
1852. Sailed for England July 11, 1S57, and
after an absence of eleven years, returned to
New York in 1868. Is now in England.

BROWN, JOHN MILLS— Born in Eng-
land. Made his first appearance on the stage
at the Haymarket Theatre, London, Eng.
First appeared in America in 1818, at the
Federal Street Theatre, Boston. Made his
debut in Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1837, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Bob Acres, in
" The Rivals." Has retired from the profes-
sion, and is now living in Yonkers, near New
York.

BROWN, J. PURDY.— Died in Mobile,
while manager of the theatre there, June 7,
1834, after an illness of only a few hours,
caused by eating crabs at a late hour.

BROWN, MR.— Familiarly known as
"Big Brown." Made his first appearance on
any stage at the Federal Street Theatre, Bos-
ton, Mass. In 1836 was a member of the
Philadelphia Theatre, in which city he died
in abject poverty, at the Alms House, in 1^36.

BROWN, SAMUEL EDWIN.— Born in
New York, in 1826. When a child his parents
removed to Philadelphia. His first appear-
ance in the profession was as call boy, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, m 1845.
In 1S47 was w'tn W. C. Forbes through the
South. Played at the Bowery, New York,
for a short time as low comedian. Died in
Boston, at the General Hospital, Feb- 14,
1869

BROWN, THOMAS.— Was drowned May
13, 1865, while on a pleasure excursion in
Chicago. He was property man at the Chi-
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BROWNE, GEORGE F. -Born in New
Hampshire, in 1833. Made his debut at the
Treuiont Theatre, Boston, under Thomas
Barry's management, as Franco, in " Guy
Mannering." First appeared in New York at
the Bowery Theatre, in " Putnam." Made
his bow in Philadelphia, July 13, 1S46, as
Major Putnam, in " Putnam," at the Walnut
.Street Theatre. At present is keeping an
English ale house in New York. Married
Louisa Pray, sister to Mrs. Barney Williams.

BROWNE, MR. AND MRS. FRED-
ERICK.— Mr. B. was born in London.
Made his first appearance on the American
stage, at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston,
Mass. Was the first manager of the Theatre
Royal, Montreal. Died in 1838.

Mrs. B., whose maiden name was De
Camp, was born i.i London, Eng. Made her
first appearance on the American stage, in
1820, at Boston, Mass. Made her debut in
Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1S35, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Jacintha, in " Lovers'
Quarrels." Died in Mobile, Ala., in Oct.,
1841.

BRUNDAGE, MARY ANNE— First
appeared on the stage, April 19, 1815. at the
Park Theatre, New York, as one of the
"Children in the Wood." On July 16, 1820,
was married to McDonald Clarke, but soon
after separated from him.

BRUNTON, MR. AND MRS. W. H—
Mr. B. was born at Hythe, Kent, Eng. First
appeared on the stage at Newcastle-Upon-
Tyne, Eng., as Etiquette, in "The Haunted
House." First appeared in London, at the
English Opera House, as Henry Blunt, in
"The Turnpike Gate." Made his debut in
America Aug. 23, 1S36, at the Chestnut, Phil-
adelphia, as Francis Asbaldiston, in " Rob
Roy."

Mrs. B., whose maiden name was Helen
Matthews, was born in Dublin, Ireland. First
appeared on the stage as a child, at the Thea-
tre Royal, in her native place. First appeared
in America at Niblo's, New York, in 1838.

BRYANT, DAN.— Born in the city of
Troy, N. Y., May 9, 1833. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage as a dancer, at Vauxhall
Garden, New York, in 1845, on the occasion
of his brother Jerry's benefit. In 1S49 he
joined the Sable Harmonists and travelled
through the Southern and Western States, and
finally returned to New York in 1850, and be-
came a member of Charley White's Melodeon
Minstrels in the Bowery. In Feb., 1857,
Jerry and Neil Bryant arrived in New York,

after an extended tour to California and Aus-
tralia. The three brothers afterwards formed
a co-partnership, organized a band of " Cork-
onians," and opened at Mechanics' Hall, 472
Broadway, New York, Feb. 23, 1857. Dan
remained here permanently until early in i860,
when he took a trip to England to see the
sights. Made his debut in white face, on the
2d of July, 1SS3, at Floyd's benefit at the
Winter Garden, in this city, in the Irish char-
acter of Handy Andy. He played star en-
gagements in Irish characters in the principal
theatres in this country and England. Took
his farewell of the dramatic boards May 7,
1S68, as Handy Andy, at the Academy of
Music, New York, for the benefit of the
American Dramatic Fund.

BRYANT, JERRY.— Born in Chester-
field, N. Y., June n, 1S28. Made his debut
as a ballad singer in 1S42, in New York. In
1844 he appeared at Vauxhall Garden. Went
to England in Oct., 1848, and performed at
the Surrey Theatre, London, with Dunibol-
ton's Minstrels. Returned to New York in
1S49, established himself with his brothers at
472 Broadway, in 1857. Died in New York
April 8, 1861. His wife's name was Nelly
Camp.

BUCHANAN, McKEAN.— Born in Phil-
adelphia, Feb. 2S, 1823, and is the son of
Paymaster Buchanan, of the U. S. Navy, and
nephew to Admiral Buchanan, also the great
grandson of Gov. McKean. He was educated
for the Navy, and served three years as mid-
shipman in the sloop-of-war St. Louis, com-
manded by Com. Alex. J. Dallas. Made his
debut on the stage at the St. Charles Theatre,
New Orleans, as Hamlet. First appeared in
New York, June 10, 1850, as Hamlet, at the
Broadway Theatre. He afterwards played an
engagement at the Metropolitan, under Henry
Willard's management. First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 17, 1S50, as Othello, at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Shortly after he sail-
ed for Europe and played there over six hun^
dred nights. He then made a tour of Austra-
lia and California. Reappeared in New York
at the Broadway Theatre, Nov. 9, 1857, in
" King Lear." Again he sailed for England,
and opened March 5, 1859, as Hamlet, at the
Standard Theatre, London. Again visited
California and Australia, and on April 9, 1864,
returned to America with his daughter.

BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA ELLEN.—
Daughter of McKean Buchanan. Born in
Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1866. Made her
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at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, in Wales. In
California she played all lines of business,
from walking ladies to heavy, and juvenile
leading.

BUCKLAND, MRS.— Maiden name, Kate
Horn. First appeared in New York in 1846,
at the Park Theatre. She soon after went to
. Canada and through the Eastern States. Re-
appeared in New York at Mitchell's Olympic,
and from there went to Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Aug. 26, 1850, as Helen, in '■ The
Hunchback," at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Was a favorite at the Park Theatre, New
York, for some time. She is at present re-
siding in Montreal, Canada, where her husband
is manager of the Theatre Royal.

BUCKLEY, FREDERICK. — Born in
Bolton, Eng., in 1833. Came to this country
with his father, and travelled all over the Uni-
ted States with Buckley's Minstrels. On Jan.
29, 1857, married Fanny Brown. Died in
Boston, Mass., Sept. 16, 1S64, of consumption.
He was a good violinist and middle man.

BUCKLEY, GEORGE SWAYNE. —
Born in Boston, Eng., in 1831. Came to the
United States with his father, in 1849. Made
his first appearance on the stage as the " In-
fant Prodigy," at Harrington's Museum, Bos-
ton, in 1840. In 1843, associated himself with
his brothers in organizing Buckley's Minstrels,
since which time he has been a great favorite
as a minstrel performer.

BUCKLEY, R. BISHOP.— Born in Eng-
land. Came to this country with his father.
First entered the minstrel profession in Bos-
ton, in 1843, in a band organized by his father,
since which time he has been recognized as the
main feature in the band known as Buckley's
Minstrels. Died in Quincy, Mass., June 6,
1867, of paralysis. His remains were interred
in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BUCKSTONE, JOHN BALDWIN —
Born at Hoxton, near London, Eng., Sept. iS,
1802. Made his debut in 1821, at Woking-
ham, Eng. First appeared in London in 1824,
at the Surrey Theatre, as Peter Smirk, in the
"Armistice." About this time he wrote his
first play of" Luke the Laborer." In 1828 he
appeared at the Adelphi, as Bobby Trot.
Made his debut in America in July, 1840, at
the Park Theatre, New York. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1840, at the Chesnut
Street Theatre, as Jemmy Wheedle, in his
own drama of "Weak Points." At present,
in England.

BUD WORTH, JAMES IL— This min-
strel performer was born in Philadelphia, Dec.
24, 1831. Made his debut as a vocalist and
mimic at the Park Theatre, New York, in
184S. After playing an engagement at the
Broadway Theatre he joined Luke West's
minstrel band, since which time he has been
in the minstrel business. On May 26, 1865,
he re-appeared in a white face at the Park
Theatre, Brooklyn, in the farce of " The Per-
secuted Dutchman."

BUISLAY FAMILY, THE.— This troupe

of gymnasts and pantomimists arrived in Sai
Francisco, Cal., from Mexico, early in Oct.,
1865, and made their debut with Wilson's
Circus. First appeared in New York at the
New Bowery Theatre, June 18, 1866. After
travelling through the West, they re-appeared
in New York at the Winter Garden Theatre.

BULL, OLE BORNEMAN.— This re-
nowned violinist was bom in Bergen, Norway,
Feb. 5, 1S10. Made his debut in concert at
Minden, for the benefit of the poor, and aston-
ished everyone. In 1832 he first visited Paris.
In 1837 ',e visited Germany. Made his debut
in New York at the Park Theatre, Nov. 23,
1843, where he performed six times. He then
went to the Tabernacle, and for several nights
he crowded that place. On one occasion he
performed to seven thousand persons in the
area of Niblo's Garden. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Dec. 4, 1843, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. Returned to Europe, Dec.
3, 1845. Revisited America in 1851. Re-
turned to Norway in 1857. In Dec, 1867, he
again visited this country.

BUNN, ALFRED.— Manager of Drury
Lane Theatre, also Covent Garden, London,
Eng. Made his debut before an American
audience, Oct. 11, 1852, at Nibio's Saloon,
New York, in a literary and dramatic enter-
tainment.

BURGESS, MR.— Was attached to the
old Broadway Theatre, New York, in May,
1852. In Jan., 1858, was at the National
Theatre, Philadelphia. In 1862, was a mem-
ber of the Philadelphia police. Returned to
the stage in 1865, appearing at the Winter
Garden Theatre, New York.

BURKE, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES.
— Mr. B. was born in Philadelphia, March 27,
1822. Made his first appearance on any stage
in 1S25, as Cora's Child, in "Pizarro," at the
old Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
First appeared in New York at the old Na-
tional Theatre, Church street, as the Prince of
Wales, in "Richard the Third." Made his

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last appearance in his native city, Feb. n,
1854, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, in the
drama of " Murrell the Land Pirate." Died
in New York, Nov. 10, 1854, of consumption.
He was one of the brightest stars in the dra-
matic firmament.

Mrs. Burke, formerly Mrs. Henry, Mrs.
Cuvelier, Mrs. Maynard, and Miss Booth, but
whose right name was Margaret Murcoyne,
was born in Philadelphia in 1S18. Made her
debut Nov. 28, 1833, as Virginia, to Ingersoll's
Virginius, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. In 1834 was married to Robert
Henry, who soon after died. She then mar-
ried Cuvelier, and visited Pittsburgh. She
afterwards married Charles Burke. Died in
Philadelphia in Nov., 1849.

Mrs. B., the second, whose maiden name
was Coombs, was afterwards known as Mrs.
Sutherland. She was born in Connecticut.
First appeared on the stage at the old National
Theatre, Boston. First appeared in New
York at the Bowery Theatre. Retired from
the profession some years ago.

BURKE, I ONE.— This clever actress has
been on the stage since infancy, having played
little parts in dramatic trifles when quite a
child. Was at Wallack's Theatre for a long
time. Visited England in 1867.

BURKE, MASTER JOSEPH.— Born in
Dublin, Ireland, in 1S1S. Made his debut in
London, Eng., June 4, 1825, at the Hayniar-
ket Theatre, as Dr. O'Toole. in "The Irish
Tutor." In 1830 he crossed the Atlantic, and
made his first appearance at the Park Theatre,
New York, Nov. 22, as Young Norval, in
" Douglass," and as Dr. O'Toole. After the
first piece he led the orchestra in the overture.
He was known as the " Irish Roscius," and
travelled throughout the States. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 1830, as
Young Norval, at the Arch Street Theatre.
After realizing a fortune, he retired to Batavia,
N. Y.

BURKE, THOMAS— Father of Charles
Burke. Was bom in England. Came to this
country when quite young. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in 1802, at the Charles-
ton, S. C, Theatre. First appeared in Phila-
delphia in 1814, at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre. His debut in New York took place in
1813, with a company called "The Common-
wealths," playing in opposition to the Park
Theatre Company. Married Miss Thomas,
afterwards Mrs. Joseph Jefferson. Died in
Baltimore, Md., June 6, 1825.

BURKE, W.— Brother of Master Burke.

Made his debut Jan. 20, r832, as Tom Thumb,
for his brother, at the Tremont Theatre, Bos-
ton.

BURNETT, ALFRED.— This popular
humorist and lecturer was born in Utica, N.
Y., in 1825. In 1845 he travelled with Prof.
DeBonneville throughout the West, giving
"The Maniac." His debut, on the regular
stage, was in 1847, a' Wood's Theatre, Cin-
cinnati, for the benefit of Mrs. Harry Chap-
man, as Hamlet. He afterwards played the
Drunkard for thirty-one consecutive nights.
In 1S51 he visited England, as correspondent
for the Cincinnati Daily Globe and Nonpareil.
In 1S56 he visited England the second time.
Has appeared as actor, lecturer and humorist
in every State in this country. As a mimic
and ventriloquist, he stands pre-eminent.

BURNETT, SALLY.— Right name, Sarah
A. Johnson. Died in New York, May 28,
1868. She was at one time with the Richings
English Opera Troupe.

BURNS, ORNEY.— This circus performer
broke his neck in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1838,
from a vaulting board.

BURROUGHS, WATKINS.— Born in
England. Made his debut on the stage under
T. Dibdin's management, at the Surrey Thea-
tre, London. First appeared in America in
1825, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Harry Dornton, in the "Road to Ruin." Was
afterwards acting and stage manager of the
Lafayette Theatre. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, March 2, 1825, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Romeo. Returned to England,
and at last advices was still there.

BURTON, WILLLAM EVANS.— Born
in London, Eng., in Sept., 1802. Died in New
York, Feb. 10, i860. Was brought up to the
business of a printer. In 1823 he was married.
In 1825 he lost his father. At twenty-three
years of age he joined an amateur company in
the Strand, and his forte was tragedy. His
first character (which he had to pay fifty dol-
lars for the privilege of playing) was Hamlet.
In 1830 he gave up the business of his father,
which he had followed for his mother's sake,
and entered the dramatic profession at Nor-
wich, and played low comedy. At one time,
in Cambridge, lie managed the theatre, edited
a weekly newspaper and wrote for other papers.
In the Fall of 1831 he appeared before a Lon-
don audience at the Pavilion Theatre, as
Wormwood, in "The Lottery Ticket," and
subsequently at the Haymarket Theatre.
Made his debut in America at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 1S34, as Dr. ,

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Allapod, in " The Poor Gentleman," and as
Wormwood. First appeared in New York, at
the National Theatre, in 1839. In 1S41 he
leased the National Theatre, Leonard and
Church streets, New York. He next man-
aged the Arch Street Theatre, and in Sept.,
1S48, opened his Chambers Street Theatre,
New York. In 1856 he managed the Metro-
politan (Winter Garden) Theatre, but it was a
failure. He made Mrs. Hilson his wife,
bought a country seat at Glen Cove, L. I., be-
sides a splendid town mansion, with a Shake-
spearian gallery, in Hudson street, New York.
His last performance was at Hamilton, Can-
ada. His last appearance in New York was
at Niblo's, in the Fall of 1859. He created
the part of Aminidab Sleek, and Toodles was
another of his specialties. He was a great
actor. His facial power was greater than that
of any other performer we ever saw. One fault
of his was a habit of giving too much breadth
— in fact, of throwing unnecessary coarseness
into most of his impersonations.

BUTLER, JOHN.— This minstrel per-
former died in New York, Nov. iS, 1864, of
disease of the heart.

BUTLER, MR. AND MRS. ROBERT.
— Right name, Robert Butcher. Was born in
Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1S32. First entered
the profession at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as call boy, August 2, 1S53.
First appeared on the stage, Sept. 30, same
season, under the assumed name of Williams,
as the Postilion in '' Speed the Plough." Went
to the Chestnut Street Theatre the following
season and played second low comedy ; and it
was at this establishment he took the name of
Butler. First appeared in New York in July,
1S6S, at the Old Bowery Theatre, as clown in
the pantomime of " Vol au Vent. " Is one
of the best stage clowns in the country.

Mrs. Butler was formerly Amelia Wells,
daughter of old John Grimaldi Wells, the
clown ; was born in Philadelphia in 1833.
Made her first appearance on the stage in
Philadelphia, when a child, with her two sis-
ters, Mary Ann (afterwards Mrs. Frank
Whittaker), and Louisa (now the wife of Lafe
Nixon), at the circus, Ninth and Chestnut, as

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BUTLER, MR. AND MRS. SAMUEL.
Born in England. Mr. B. made his debut at
Covent Garden Theatre, London, Oct. 8, 1832,
as Hamlet. First appeared in America Nov.
4, 1841, as Hamlet, at the Park Theatre, New
York. Appeared in Philadelphia for the first
time, Dec. 29, and in the same year, as Ham
let, at the Chestnut Street Theatre. Died in
Manchester, Eng., July 17, 1845.

Mrs. Butler made her debut in America,
Dec. 17, 1841, as Louisa, in "The Dead
Shot," at the Bowery Theatre, New York.

BUTTERSBY, MRS.— Well known as
Mrs. Stickney. Was born in London. Made
her debut in America in 1823, at the Park
Theatre, New York. Returned to England,
and made her first appearance on the London
boards, Oct. 2S, 1835, at Covent Garden The-
atre, as Mrs. Slapperton. Died in England.

BUXTON, FREDERICK F.— Born in
Bow Lane, Cheapside, London. Made his
first appearance on the American stage, in
March, 1S50, at Louisville, Ky , as Peter, in
"The Stranger." Made his debut on the
London stage, in 1847, at the Olympic Thea-
tre, as David, in " The Rivals." His first ap-
pearance before the public took place at York,
England, in 1S44, when he appeared as Mr.
Gillman, in " The Happiest Day of My Life."
Died in Chicago, 111., Jan. 17, 185S, while a
member of McVicker's Theatre.

BUXTON, MRS. MARIA.— Born in
Philadelphia. Made her first appearance on
any stage at the Chestnut Street Theatre, in
1837, as one of the corps de ballet. She soon
left that city and became attached to Niblo's,
New York, where she remained for some
time. In 1852 she took her march for the
West, and finally settled in Chicago, 111.

BYERLY, MR.— Made his first appearance
on the American stage, Jan. 16, 1769, at the
John Street Theatre, New York.

BYRNE, JOHN.— Born in New York, in
1S24. Made his first appearance on any stage,
July, 1842, as the Waiter, in "The Rake's
Progress," in his native city. Joined Mad.
Anna Thillon's English Opera Troupe, and
acted the Old Men.

BYRNE, MR. AND MRS. OSCAR.—
Mr. Byrne was born in England. Made his
first appearance on the London stage, in 17S6,
a.s a Child, at the Covent Garden Theatre.
Made his debut in America, in 1793, at Annap-
olis, Md. Was brought to this country by
Wignell, for the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. First appeared in New York,
in August, 1797, at the Greenwich Street

the " Three Spirits." She continued in the
circus business for some time, and in 1854 was
engaged as second walking lady at the old
Chestnut Street Theatre, under Quinlan's
management She was then married to Rob-
ert Butler Butcher, and afterwards appeared
about the country as vocalist, actress and dan-
seuse. Died in New York, May 14, 1869,
and was buried in Philadelphia.

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Theatre, as a dancer. Returned to England,
and died there Sept. 4, 1864.

Mrs. Byrne was born in England, and was
brought to this country, by Wignell, for the
Philadelphia company. First appeared on the
American stage at Annapolis, Md., in 1793.
Returned to England with her husband.

BYRNE, PETER C— An actor well
known in the West. Died in New York,
May 24, 1S67, aged fo- ty-four years.

BYRNES, MRS-— This lady was more
familiary known as Mrs. Ferrers. She was
born in England. Came to America in 1836,
and made her first appearance at the old Na-
tional Theatre, Church street, New York, as
a member of the corps de ballet.

CAIN, MR.— Born at Deptford, near Lon-
don. Was educated at Burlington, N. J.
Made his first appearance on the stage at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
1799.

CALDWELL, JAMES H.— Born in Man-
chester, Eng., in 1793. Made his debut in his
native place, as the Page, in " Court Scenes."
Made his first appearance in America as Bel-
cour, in the " West Indian," and as the Three
Singles, in the farce of that name, at Charles-
ton, S- C, in Nov., 1S16. Commenced his
career as a manager in 1817, at Columbus, Ky.
First appeared in Philadelphia, April 16, 1S1S,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as the Three
Singles. Opened the St. Charles Theatre,
New Orleans, Nov. 30, 1835. His last ap-
pearance on the stage was Jan. 14, 1S43, as
Vapid, in the "Dramatist." He introduced
gas in New Orleans in 1834, and in many other
Southern cities. Died in New York, Sept.
11, 1863.

CALLADINE, MR. AND MRS.— Mr.
C. made his first appearance on the stage,
Aug. 30, 1847, at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Dinah, in the musical bur-
lesque of " Telemachus," for the benefit of Ben
DeBar.

Mrs. Calladine's maiden name was Eliza
Eberle. Was born in Philadelphia, March
19, 1834. Made her first appearance on the
stage in 1S4S, at Silsbee's Lyceum, in her na-
tive city. In 1852 she was a member of the
Arch Street Theatre company, Philadelphia.
Died, Jan., 1854.

CAMBRIDGE, MR.-Made his debut,
Jan. 26, 1827. ■> the Boston Theatre, as Rolla.

CAMERON, MARY AGNES.-Daugh-
ter of Com. Cameron, who went to Ireland in
the frigate Macedonian during the famine.
Made her debut at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, as Constance, and Marianna. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 3, 1S59, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Constance.

CAMPBELL, A. H.— Born in London,
Eng., in 1S26. Came to this country at twelve
years of age. The best part of his theatrical
career in this country was spent in the South-
ern theatres, where he was popularly known as
Archy Campbell. Died in New Orleans, Oct.
4, 1S65.

CAMPBELL, JOHN.— Born in Philadel-
phia. Was stage carpenter at different thea-
tres in that city, also at the Astor Place Opera
House during the Forrest and Macready riot.
In Feb., 1868, he was in the Federal army.

CAMPBELL, S. C— Born in Hartford,
Conn., in 1830. Joined Murphy, West &
Peel's Campbell's Minstrels as a baritone
singer. Travelled with several other compa-
nies. Was with Bryant's Minstrels, New
York, for some time. Left burnt cork and
joined the Castle & Campbell English Opera
Troupe. Is now with the Parepa-Rosa Opera
Troupe. His right name is S. Cohen.

CANOLL, J AMES.— Was born in Albany,
N. Y., Sept. 26, 1817, and made his first ap-
pearance on any stage in 1845, in his native
city, as Ned Grayling, in " Ambrose Gwi-
nette," at the Museum. When T. B. John-
son was managing the Olympic Theatre, now
known as San Francisco Minstrel Hall, he
was in the company. He also played at Bur-
ton's Chambers Street Theatre, and at the
Old Bowery. He afterwards visited Califor-
nia, and for a long time was in the Western
theatres. In 1S64 he went on the police in
this city, which position he occupied at the time
of his death, which occurred Nov. 5, 1867.

CANTOR, MRS— Born in England. First
appeared on the American stage in 1S3S, at
the Chatham Theatre, New York. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 1848, at the
National Theatre, as Mrs. Corbett, in " My
Aunt."

CAPPELL, MRS.— Made her debut in
America, Aug. 28, 1S47, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Mad Lachisa, in
the " Bride's Journey."

CAPPELL, CORDELIA.— Made her first
appearance on the American stage, Aug. 19,
1850, at the Broadway Theatre, New York.

CARADORI, MADAME ANNA.— Born
in Perth in 1822, of Italian parents, and made

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her debut in her native city, appearing in
"Robert le Diable." In the same year she
sang at Vienna. Made her debut in London,
in Sept., 1853, at Drury Lane Theatre, as
Norma. First appeared in New York, Dec.
27, 1857, at tne Academy of Music, in Han-
del's "Messiah." Made her debut in opera
Dec. 30, 1857, as Leonora, in "Fidelio."
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1858,
at the Academy of Music, as Norma.

CARANTI, SIGNORA LUIGIA.— This
prima donna from Havana and Mexico, made
her debut in New York, Aug. 17, 1857, at the
Metropolitan (Winter Garden) Theatre, under
Burton's management, in the opera of " Lucre-
tia Borgia."

CARDEN, JAMES.— Born at Bahr-nau,
Parish of Templemore, County of Tipperary,
Ireland, in 1837. Came to America in 1847,
and made his debut at Jenny Lind's Theatre,
San Francisco, Cal., on the occasion of
Edwin Booth'sofe<W there (about 1853), as the
Servant, in " The Iron Chest." First ap-
peared in New York in 1S60, at the Old Bow-
ery Theatre, as Jacob McCloskey, in the " Oc-
toroon."

CAREY, T. P.— This Irish vocalist came
to this country from England in July, 1865,
but failing to tnake'a hit here, returned home,
after a few months.

CARIOLI, CLAUDINE — Made her
American debut, Sept. 12, 1857, at Niblo's Sa-
loon, New York, at Thalberg and Vieuxtemp's
Concert. First appeared in opera. Nov. 30,
1857, nl "Robert le Diable," at the Academy
of Music, New York. Opened in Philadel-
phia, Jan. 30, 1858, as Elvira, at the Academy
of Music.

CARLETON, WILLIAM.— This Irish
vocalist made his debut in America, Feb. 26,
1866, at Tony Pastor's Opera House, Bowery,
New York. Made his debtd in a legitimate
theatre as an actor at the Worrell Sisters' The-
atre, New York, Feb., 1868, in the drama of
" Pickwick "

CARLISLE, JAMES.— This circus per-
former died in Chicago, 111., Feb. 16, 1S64.

CARLO FAMILY, THE.— Consisting of
the following named persons: Rudolph Carlo,
Felix Carlo, Caroline, Louisa, and Miss E.
Carlo, and Ben Yates. Made their first ap-
pearance in their wonderful performances in
Philadelphia, May 7, 1850, at the Arch Street
Theatre.

CARMAN, MISS.— Made her first appear-
ance on any stage as a member of the cor/is de
bullet of the Broadway Theatre, New York.

CARMAN, MRS. — Maiden name Con-
way. Made her first appearance on the
American stage, in 1848, at the Bowery Thea-
tre, New York, as Catharine Klopper, in
'* Lola Montez."

CAROZZI, CARLOTTA.— Born in Rome.
Made her debtd in Milan, as Giuletta, in the
opera of " I Capuletti e Montecchi." First
appeared in America, in 1S64, at the Academy
of Music, New York, as Leonora, in " II
Trovatore."

CARPENTER, MR. AND MRS.— Mr.
C. made his debut in Philadelphia, Feb. 24,
1838, at the Walnut, as Martin, in the " Sol-
dier's Wife and a Soldier's Widow."

Mrs. C. first appeared in Philadelphia, Oct.
15, 1851, at the Chestnut, as Mary, in "A
Kiss in the Dark."

CARR, BENJAMIN.— Was born in Eng-
land. Made his debut in America, Dec 15,
1794, as Young Meadows, in " Love in a Vil-
lage," at the John Street Theatre, New York.
Retired from the stage to teach music in Phila-
delphia. Died, May 24, 1836.

CARR, ISABELLA.- Mother of I. N.
Carr. Died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1867,
aged 49 years. She was well known in the
early days of the old National Theatre, New
York.

CARR, I. N. — A pantomimist of note.
Died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 25, 1866.

CARR, MARY.— One of the best eccentric
old women on the stage. First appeared in
Philadelphia in May, 1S56, at the National
Theatre, as Countess Shafton, in " Violet."

CARSON, CYRUS —Born in Baltimore,
Md. Made his first appearance on any stage
in Sept., 1850, at Barnum's Museum, Phila-
delphia, as the Farmer, in " The Love Spell."
CARSON, DAVID.— Was born in March,
1837. He has visited, professionally, almost
every part of the globe. Left New York in
1S53, when only sixteen years of age, for Mel-
bourne, Australia, where he arrived after a
royage of one hundred and five days. After
visiting the principal gold mines, and perform-
ing with success at each, in 1856 he joined the
party consisting of Tom Brower (Frank's
brother, since dead), W. A. Porter, G. W.
Demerest, D. F. Boley, J. O. Pierce, and a
number of others. The company was styled
" The San Francisco Minstrels," under which
appellation they performed throughout New
South Wales, Victoria, South Australia,
Queensland, Van Dieman's Land and New
Zeabnd. Carson left India for Europe on the
6i.li of May, 1S66 ; and on the vova^e he vis-

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ited Aden, on the Red Sea, a portion of Ara-
bia, Grand Cairo and Alexandria, in Egypt ;
aiso Malta and Gibraltar, on the Mediterra-
nean thence through England, Ireland and
Scotland, returning in July, 1866, after an ab-
sence ot fourteen years, to New York.

CARTER, JAMES.— Born in England, in
1S14. Made his debiU, Jan. 11, 1833, as
Brutus, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia First appeared in New York in July,
1S3S. Went to England, where he died.

CARTER, J. HENEAGE.— Bom in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1826. Came to this country in
184S, and commenced giving lectures in the
West. Appeared at the Old Broadway Theatre,
New York, as a chorus singer, with the Seguin
Opera Troupe. He also appeared in " Monte
Cristo," at that theatre. In 1S54 he com-
menced travelling with a living curiosity exhi-
bition. In 186 1 he organized the " Carter
Zouave Troupe."

CARTLITCH, J. G.— Made his debut in
Philadelphia, July 10, 1849, as Rivers, in
'• His Last Legs," at the Museum, Masonic
Hall. Retired from the profession, and is now
keeping a saloon in Philadelphia.

CASSIDAY, ROSE.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 10, 1S51, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Lucy, in " The Review. '

CASTELLAN, ANAIDE —Born in the
Lyonese, in the South of France, in 1S22.
Made her operatic debut at Varlse, Italy, at
sixteen years of age. In 1840 she married
Signor Castellan Giampetro, and they soon
after sailed for America, making her debut in
concert, at Apollo Hall, New York. Played a
second engagement in New York in Dec,
1843, and shortly after returned to Europe.

CAULFIELD, MR.— Made his debut in
America, Oct. 2S, 1S06, at the Tremont Thea-
tre, Boston, as Rolia, in " Pizarro." Died in
Cincinnati, Ohio, in April, 1815.

CAVANAGH, W. B.— Bom in Cork, Ire-
land, Dec. n, 1S33. Made his debid at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

CAVENDISH, MILLY.— This clever vo-
calist was born in England. Was brought to
this country for the " Black Crook," to play
Carline, making her debut at Niblo's Garden
the first night it was produced. Died in New
York, Jan 23, 1867.

CELESTE, LA PETITE.— Her real name
is Williams. Made her first appearance on
the American stage at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, in 1837, as a dancer. Was
the smallest child to dance with such perfec-

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tion ever seen on the stage. Made her first
appearance in New York at Mitchell's Olym-
pic, Jan. 15, 1S40, appearing as the Infant
Prodigy, in "The Savage and Maiden."

CELESTE, MAD. -Born in Paris, France,
Aug. 6, 1814. She was originally a pupil of
the Academy Royale of Paris Made her first
appearance on any stage at the Bowery Thea-
tre, New York, in 1827, as a dancer. She was
brought over to this country by Gilfert, of the
Bowery Theatre. Made her first appearance
in Philadelphia, March 18, 1828, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, and danced two pas seu/s,
the first composed expressly for her by Mons.
Barbiere, in a splendid Turkish costume, to the
favorite air of " The Dashing White Ser-
geant: " the second, from the opera of
" Nina," as originally danced by her in New
York. She was married in 1828, to Henry
Elliott, of Baltimore, a young man who had
been left a fortune of $30,000 by his father,
which sum he soon got rid of. Made her first
appearance in a speaking character as Myrtillo,
in "The Broken Sword." Returned to Eng-
land, and made her first appearance in Lon-
don, at Drury Lane Theatre, in 1S30, in the
ballet of " La Bayadere." Dec. 17, 1836, she
took her farewell benefit in Philadelphia, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, appearing as Fe-
nella, in " Massaniello." Delivered a fare-
well address, and appeared as " The Dev-
il's Daughter," in a spectacle of that name.
Returned to England, June 26, 1852, and be-
came directress of the Adelphi Theatre, Lon-
don. Reappeared in New York, Aug. 23,
1865. Sailed for Australia in Oct., 1866, and
returned to England early in 1S6S.

CELESTE, ROSA.— This tight-rope as-
censionist was born in Jacksonville, Fla., Feb.
4, 1S4S. Made her first rope ascension at the
Cliff House, San Francisco, Cal., in 1S64.
Came to New York in 1867. Is the wife of G.
DeYoung.

CHABERT, DR. JULIEN XAVIER —
Born in France, in 1792. Came to the United
States in 1832. K Was known as " The Fire
King." Made his first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 30, 1S32, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, and gave his wonderful experiments,
which consisted of remaining in an immense
body of fire, till 07ie entire suit of apparel
■was consumed on his person ! leaving the
other uninjured — forming, for the moment, one
of the most beautiful spectacles ever witnessed.
He also swallowed a dessert spoonful of pure
Florence oil. healed to 340 degrees, being 12S
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ten grains of phosphorus, four grains being
sufficient to kill any other human being. First
appeared in New York in 1832, at Old Clinton
Hall, Nassau street. Died in New York,
Aug. 29, 1S59, of pulmonary consumption.

CHALMERS, MR.— Born in England.
Came to America in 1793, on account of the
jealousy which Lewis, the comedian of one of
the London theatres, entertained towards him.
Made his first appearance on the American
stage at Annapolis, Md., with the old Ameri-
can Company. Made \us debut in New York,
Dec. 16, 1797, at the John Street Theatre, as
Ranger, in " The Suspicious Husband." In
1806 he returned to England, and died there
the same year.

CHANFRAU, MR. AND MRS. F. S.—
Francis S. Chanfrau was born at the corner of
the Bowery and Pell street, New York, in a
wooden tenement, known as the " Old Tree
House," on the 22d of Feb., 1824. After
having received a good education, he left
home, and we find him in the far West, work-
ing as ship carpenter. Returned to New
York and joined a Thespian Association which
was called "The Forrest Dramatic." Soon
after, this Association united itself with the
"Dramatic Institute," and hired the Franklin
Theatre, where they, for a short time, com-
pletely murdered Shakespeare. His next step
was as a "super.," at the Bowery Theatre,
where he became a great favorite, particularly
in his imitations of Mr. Forrest. He created
a sensation at Mitchell's Olympic, New York,
where, as Jeremiah Clip, in " The Widow's
Victim," lie gava imitations of every actor of
note. But his greatest triumph was Mose, in
"A Glance at New York." First appeared
in Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 1S49, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Jeremiah Clip, and " Mose
in California." On the 23d of July, 1858, he
was married in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Hen-
rietta Baker, of Philadelphia.

Mrs. Chanfrau was born in Philadelphia, in
1837. She made her first appearance in public
during the summer of 1854, at the Assembly
Buildings, Philadelphia, under the manage-
ment of Prof. Mueller, where she appeared as
a vocalist. First appeared on the boards of a
regular theatre at the City Museum, in her
native city, making her debut Sept. 19, 1854,
as Miss Apsley, in " Willow Copse." Soon
after, she became a member of the "Arch,"
where she remained nearly two seasons.
When Lewis Baker opened the National, Cin-
cinnati, for the season of iSs7-'58, she became
a member of the company, and was a great fa-
vorite with her audience. While a member

of this company she was married to Mr. Chan-
frau. She is one of the most natural actresses
on the American stage.

CHAPMAN, CAROLINE.— Daughter of
Wm. B. Chapman, and niece of Caroline and
the late V/m. Chapman. Made her debut,
March 12, 1864, as Juliana, in the " Honey-
moon," in San Jose, Cal.

CHAPMAN, MISS CAROLINE.— Sis-
ter to Samuel and Wm. Chapman. Was born
in England. Made her first appearance on
the American stage, under the assumed name
of Miss Greenwood, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1S30, as Betty Fin-
niken, in "Gretna Green." Made her debut
in New York at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre. In 1S51 she visited California, and
played at her brother's (William) theatre.

CHAPMAN, GEORGE.— Made his debut
on the American stage in 1S30, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. He soon after left
for New York, where he made his appearance
at the Chatham Theatre. In 1S51 he went to
San Francisco, California.

CHAPMAN, HARRY.— Born in London,
Eng., in 1822. Made his debut in 1829, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, while
under the management of his father, Samuel
Chapman. Appeared in New York in 1847,
at the Old Bowery. On July 26, 1847, he
married Julia R. Drake, in Cincinnati. Died
in New York, May 23, 1S65.

CHAPMAN, ADA BLANCHE.— Daugh-
ter of Harry Chapman, and grand-daughter of
Mrs. A. Drake. " Was born in Kentucky in
1851. Made her first appearance on the stage
at Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, at three
years of age, as Eva, in " Uncle Tom's Cabin."
In April, 185S, she appeared at the same thea-
tre for her father's benefit, as Young Norva',
to her grandmother's Lady Randolph. In
1S61 she played Eva in Philadelphia, at the
Continental Theatre. In 1S62 she appeared at
the Old Bowery, New York, under G. L.
Fox's management, playing children's parts.
In 1S65 her father died, and she retired from
the stage, but reappeared during the winter of
186S, at the Fifth Avenue Opera House, New
York, in burlesque, and afterwards travelled
with Garland's troupe.

CHAPMAN, MR. AND MRS. WIL-
LIAM A. — Mr. C. was born in Ripley, Eng.
Made his debut in Kensington, Eng., as
Orazembo, and the Blind Man, in Pizarro,'-'
in 1829. First appeared in America, Nov. 8,
1S39, as Skirts, in "The Man About Town."
Appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 9, 1844, at

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the Walnut Street Theatre, as the Gravedig-
ger, in "Hamlet." In Sept., 185S, he mar-
ried the widow of Josh. Silsbee. Took his
farewell of the stage Oct. 15, 1858, but reap-
peared in 1S60.

Mrs. Chapman was born in England. Made
her first appearance in Philadelphia, March
16, 1846, at the National Theatre, as Ubra, in
the " Cataract of the Ganges." This lady is
well known as Mrs. Trowbridge, and Mrs.
Josh. Silsbee, widow of the late Josh. Silsbee,
the favorite Yankee comedian. In 1858 she
was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. A- Chap-
man, the low comedian.

CHAPMAN, WM. B— Born in England
in 1799. He began his career at the Covent
Garden Theatre, London, and played in every
part of Great Britain and the United States.
In 1828 was offered an engagement by Mr.
Governeur, of the Bowery Theatre, New York,
and made his debut on the American stage in
that establishment. Two years after, he be-
came joint manager with his brother Samuel,
of the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
In 1851 he visited California. Made his last
appearance on the stage, Oct. n, 1857, at
Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco, as
Alphonso, in " Delicate Ground," and
O'Smirk, in the " Dumb Belle." He died in
San Francisco, Nov. 8, 1857, after a short ill-
ness.

CHAPMAN, SEN., WM.— Born in Eng-
land in 1769. Made his first appearance on
the London stage May 15, 1S03, as Sir Ber-
tram, in ," The Jew." Made his first appear-
ance on the American stage Sept. 14, 1S27, at
the Bowery Theatre, New York, as Billy
Lackaday. Built a floating theatre on the
Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Died near Man-
chester, Mississippi, Aug., 1839.

CHAPMAN, SAMUEL.— Was born in
London, May 10, 1799. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in his native city, at
Covent Garden Theatre, as Agib, in "Timour
the Tartar." In 1S27 he came to the United
States, and made his debut Oct. 31, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Pierre, in " Venice Preserved." In May,
1829, in conjunction with J. Green, he became
manager of the Walnut Street Theatre. The
last of his dramas proved fatal to him : it was
on the subject of the " Mail Robbers," which
excited so much attention at one time. For
the purpose of sketching, Mr. Chapman rode
out to the scene of the robbery at Turner's
Lane, and was injured by a fall from his horse,
and died in the course of a week. Having
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suit of brass armor, and the weather being ex-
cessively hot, he wore it next the skin, which
increased the excoriation ; and it was supposed
the verdigris had poisoned the wound. At
any rate he died in Philadelphia, May 16,
1830, and was buried at Ronaldson's Cemetery
About ten months before his death he married
Elizabeth, daughter of the old favorite, Jeffer-
son.

CHEER, MISS— Made her debut, Dec. 7,
1767, at the John Street Theatre, New York,
as Mrs. Sullen, in "The Beaux Stratagem."
She married a Mr. Long and retired from the
stage, but reappeared in 1793, and was re-
ceived so coldly that she never again appeared.

CHEKTNI, MR.— Born in London.
Made his first appearance on the public
stage as a dancer. Made his debut on the
American stage at the National Theatre,
Leonard and Church streets, New York, in
the ballet of " The Maid of Cashmere."

CHESTER, S. K.- Right name S. C.
Knapp. Born in Baltimore, Md., May 22,
1836. Made his debut Nov. 12, 1856, at the
Museum, Baltimore, Md., as Lehaire, in
" Eustache Baudin." Played in New York,
at the Winter Garden Theatre, during the
season of i864-'6s.

CHESTNEY, MISS JOSEPHINE.—
This lady is a native of Washington, D. C.
Made her first appearance on any stage, Nov.
8, 1S61, in her native place, as Constance, in
the " Love Chase," and met with such great
success that she was prevailed upon to make a
second appearance, which occurred on the 13th,
at the same theatre and in the same character.

CHIARINI, MAD.— This premier eques-
trienne made her debut in America, April 3,
1854, at the Bowery Ampitheatre, in New
York.

CHIPP, MR. AND MRS.— Made their
first appearance on the American stage in
1822.

CHIPPENDALE, W.— Born in England.
Made his American debut, in 1828, at the
Park Theatre, New York. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug. 10, 1839, as Kit Cosey, in
" Town and Country."

CHIPPENDALE, MRS. W. B.— Made
her debut in New York, June 18, 1863, at the
Winter Garden Theatre, as Nanette, in the
burlesque of " Camille," and Sally, in the
" Eton Boy."

CHRISTIAN, THOMAS.— Born in 1810.
Was long connected with Christy's Minstrels
in this country. Died in London, Eng., Jan.
29, 1867.

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CHRISTY, E. BYRON.— Son of E. P.
Christy, and well known in the minstrel busi-
ness. Died in this city, April 6, iS66, aged 2S
years.

CHRISTY, E. P. — This gentleman was
the manager of the original Christy's Min-
strels, organized in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1842.
In 1854 he retired from the business. On May
9, 1862, while in a fit of temporary insanity,
he jumped out of the second story window of a
house in which he resided in New York, and
died on May 21, aged 47 years.

CHRISTY, GEORGE N— Right name
George Harrington. Was born in Palmyra,
N. Y., Nov. 6, 1827. His first public ap-
pearance was made at the old Eagle Street
Theatre, Buffalo, in 1S39. He had been en-
gaged by E. P. Chirsty, who had brought him
out as a jig dancer. He left Buffalo with E.
P. Christy and travelled with his legerdemain
show. George Weldon was the "fakir "and
George was his confederate. George was
with this "faking" show until 1S42, when E.
P. Christy organized the original Christy Min-
strels and gave the first show in the Spring
of 1S42, in a little hall in Water street, in Buf-
falo. George Christy took the bone end, with
Lansing Durand as tambo. George was the first
to do the wench business ; he was the original
Lucy Long and Cachuca. He then accom-
panied the troupe all over the country until
1846, when they opened for a brief season at
Palmo's Opera House, in Chambers street,
New York. George was well cared for while
he was with E. P. Christy, and during the last
two years and eight months of his engage-
ment he received the sum of nineteen thousand
six hundred and eighty dollars. Died in New
York, May 12, 186S, of inflammation of the
brain.

CHRISTY, WILLIAM A.— This minstrel
performer, son of the late E. P. Christy, died
in New York, Dec. 8, 1862, aged 23 years.

CHURCHILL, PROF. J. EDWIN.—
Was born in Oxford, Ohio. Made his debut
in a Thespian association at Miami Univer-
sity, in a small part, and did so well that the
boys ever after gave him the sobriquet of the
character. He subsequently played in Cin-
cinnati, in a leading part, under an assumed
name. Has since turned his attention to por-
trait painting.

CIOCCA, SIGNORA.— Principal daus-
ense of the Imperial Conservatory of Milan.
Made her first appearance in Philadelphia,
Jan. 15, 1847, at the Arch Street Theatre, as
Diana, in the ballet of " Diana and Endymion. "

CIPRICO, GEORGE M.— Made his debut,

Nov. 5, 1S67, as Hamlet, at the Metroplitan
Theatre, San Francisco.

CLAPP, C. C— Made his debut, April 15,
1856, at the Union Theatre, San Francisco,
Cal., as Hamlet. In the second act cabbages,
parsnips, potatoes and other vegetables were
showered at him. We believe this was his
only appearance.

CLARA, M'LLE.— Made her first appear-
ance on the American stage, as a danseuse,
July 7, 1828, at the Lafayette Theatre, New
York.

CLARENDON, MISS— Made her debut,
April 30, 1S41, at the Park Theatre, New York,
as Marianna. She afterwards managed the
Pittsburgh Theatre.

CLARKE, ADELE.— Made her debut, in
Newark, N. J., May 23, 186S, as Topsy, in
" Uncle Tom's Cabin."

CLARKE, CONRAD B— Made his debut
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
Oct. 17, 1852, as Beverly, in the "Gamester."
Married Celia Logan in Dec, 1852. Died in
Nov., 1859.

CLARKE, CORSON W— Mr. C. was
bom in Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1814. Made
his first appearance on the stage at the Na-
tional Theatre, Church street, New York, un-
der the management of Wallack, as Rolla, for
the benefit of C. Thorne. In 1852 was Direc-
tor of Amusements at Barnum's Museum,
New York, where he remained for several sea-
sons, at which place he played his last engage-
ment. Died in New York, Sept. 22, 1867.

CLARKE, FREDERICK. -Made his
debut, May, 1851. at the Charleston, S. C,
Theatre, as Richard.

CLARKE, GEORGE P.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in 1824. Made his debut, Aug. 16,
1S56, as Careless, in " School for Scandal," at
the Arch Street Theatre. Died in Philadel-
phia in i860.

CLARKE, JOHN.— Born in Manchester,
Eng. Made his debut at Stamford, Eng.
First appeared in America, Nov., 1822, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Count DeVal-
raont, in the " Foundling of the Forest." Died
in New York.

CLARKE, JOHN S.— This popular low
comedian was born in the city of Baltimore,
Md., in 1833. At an early period of his life
lie entered the office of an attorney, to prepare
himself for that profession, but in a short time
after we find him a member of a Thespian as-
sociation in his native city, Mr. Edwin Booth

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being the leading man. While connected with
this association, Mr. Clarke acted all the tragic
parts, believing that his forte was tragedy.
In 1S51 Mr. C. made his first public appear-
ance on any stage at the He ward Athenaeum,
Boston, as Frank Hardy, in "Paul Pry." In
1852, when the season commenced at the old
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, he be-
came a permanent member of the company,
making his debut Aug. 28, as Loto, in " She
Would and She Would Not.1' In 1855 he was
engaged at the Metropolitan Theatre, New
York, making his first appearance in that city
an May, as Diggory, in " The Spectre Bride-
groom." When the old Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, commenced its fall and winter
season of 1855, Mr. C. made his appearance
on the 18th of Aug. as Toodles. On Aug. 18,
185S, he became co-manager with William
Wheatley, of the same establishment. On the
2Sth of April, 1859, he became a partner for
life with the beautiful and accomplished Miss
Booth, the youngest daughter of the late Junius
Brutus Booth, and sister to Edwin Booth. In
May, 1862, Mr. C. visited England, and was
engaged by Boucicault, and announced to make
his debut as Toodles, but cwing to some diffi-
culty of a private nature, Mr. C. never ap-
peared, but soon after returned to America,
since which time he has fulfilled several very
,.iccessful star engagements at the Winter
3arden, in this city. Revisited London in
the fall of 1867, and played a brilliant engage-
ment. As an artistic ccmedian, Mr. Clarke
has won a truer and heaithier reputation than
many of his predecessors.

CLARKE, MISS.— Made her first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Oct. 29, 1847, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Lady Gay Spanker, in
" London Assurance."

CLARKE, MRS.— Born in 1S31. Well
known as Mrs. W. S. Forrest, " The Young
American Comedienne and Vocalist." Made
her first appearance in Philadelphia, April 27,
1849, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
as Gertrude, in " The Loan of a Lover." Died
at Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1852.

CLARKE, MISS CONSTANTIA.— Born
in Liverpool, Eng , in 1825. Made her first
appearance on the American stage in 1834, at
Mitchell's Olympic, New York. Retired from
the stage on account of ill health. Died, Feb.
21, 1853, ln New York, of consumption.

CLARKE, N. B— Real name, Belden.
Was born in Connecticut, in 1S10. He was
intended for the ministry. At twenty years of

the old Chatham Garden, New York, in 1S30
(then under the management of old Blanchard),
as Lord Rivers, in " The Day After the Wed-
ding." Since then he has been connected
with the profession as stage manager and lead-
ing actor of many theatres.

CLARKE, THOMAS.— A comedian of
some merit. Died in Grand Rapids, Mich.,
March, 1866, aged 24 years.

CLARKSON, MR. AND MRS.-Mr.
Clarkson was born in England. Made his
first appearance on any stage at Goodman's
Fields Theatre, London. Made his debut on
the American stage, Sept. 5, 1752, at Williams-
burg, Va , as Antonio, in " The Merchant of
Venice." Made his first appearance in New
York at the Nassau Street Theatre, Sept. 17,
*753> as Myrtle, in "The Conscious Lovers."

Mrs. Clarkson made her first appearance on
the American stage in Sept., 1752, at Williams-
burg, Va. First appeared in New York, Sept.
I7> J753> at the Nassau Street Theatre, as
Mrs. Sealand, in " Conscious Lovers."

CLASON, MR.— Made his debut in New
York, in 1824, as Hamlet, at the Chatham
Garden. Retired from the stage, and became
an author. He terminated his life in London,
by suffocation from charcoal, in 1830, at the
age of 32.

CLAUDE, JOHN.— Made his first ap-
pearance on any stage, at Baltimore, Md.
First appeared in New York, Feb. 3, 1S04, at
the Park Theatre, as George Barnwell.

CLAUDE, MRS— Maiden name, Hogg.
Was born in New York, where she made her
debut as a child, at the Park Theatre, in 1798.

CLAUSSEN, JOHANNA.— Born in
North Germany, Rostock, Mecklenburg-
Schwerin, Dec. 12, 1S42. At seven years of
age made her debut in her native town in the
German drama of the " Raddish Boy." Made
her debtd in America, in Nov., 1863, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in the
comedy of " Nature and Art." First appear-
ed in New York, in April, 1864, at the German
Stadt Theatre.

CLEARY, MR.— Made his first appear-
ance on any stage, Dec. 4, 1S11, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Pierre, in
"Venice Preserved."

CLEVELAND, MR. AND MRS —Born
in England. Made their first appearance on
any stage, Feb. 13, 1796, at the John Street
Theatre, New York, as Zaphna and Palmira,

age, made .his first appearance on any stage at | in " Mahomet."

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CLIFTON, ADA.— Born in England.
First appeared in this country at Laura Keene's
Varieties, in New York. Was married in
April, 1867, to E. Mollenhauer, and retired
from the stage.

CLIFTgN, JOSEPHINE.— Her right
name was Miller. Was born in New York,
where she made her debut, in 1S31, appearing
as Imogene, in " Bertram," at the Bowery
Theatre. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Dec. 7, 1831, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Belvidera, in " Venice Preserved." On
the 10th of Dec. she seceded from the Chest-
nut and appeared at the Walnut, as Lady
Macbeth. In 1834 she crossed the Atlantic
and made her debut on the London stage, at
the Drury Lane Theatre, on the 4th of Oct.,
as Belvidera, being the first actress of Ameri-
can birth who visited England as a star. Died
in New Orleans, Nov. 22, 1847 ; buried in
Ronaldson's Cemetery, Philadelphia, in the
same grave with her sister, Louisa Missouri.
She was also known as Mrs. Place.

CLIFTON, MR.— Made his first appear-
ance at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
Sept. 2, 1852, as Frederick Plum, in " All
that Glitters is not Gold."

CLINE, HERR ANDRE.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng. Made his debut in America, in
1828, at the Bowery Theatre, New York, as a
tight rope dancer. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Nov. 2, 1828. Retired from the stage
in 1862.

CLINE, THOMAS S— Born in England.
Made his debut, Oct. 7, 1835, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as William, in
" Black- Eyed Susan."

CLINTON, MR.— Right name Hamblin,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hamblin. In
Aug., 1856, was playing "walking gentle-
men," and singing business at Oswego, N.
Y., with a travelling company.

CLIVE, MRS.— Retired from the stage,
April 24, 1y6<).

CLOZEL, M'LLE.— Was attached to the
Orleans Theatre, New Orleans, in 1828. Is
at present living in New Orleans.

COAD, MISS.— Bom in England. Made
her first appearance on any stage, in July,
1839, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, as a chorus singer. Made her debitt in
New York at the Park Theatre. In 1S51
went to California.

COLE, MRS.— Made her debut, April 2,
1838, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, as Olinska, in " Mazeppa."

COLEMAN, E. B.— Born at Greenwich,
Eng., Nov. 3, 1838. Made his debut at the
Varieties, Norfolk, Va., Sept. 21, 1857, in
"Money." Of late he has been travelling
with a dramatic company, under the name of
E. Coles.

COLEMAN, HELEN.— Born at Ports-
mouth, N. H., April 8, 1843. Made her debut
at a small theatre in her own State. In i860
she retired from the stage, but reappeared,
Aug. 20, 1866, at the Broadway Theatre, New
York, as Marion, in " Richelieu."

COLEMAN, JANE.— Born in Philadel-
phia, in 1810, in which city she made her debut,
May 6, 1S29, at the Arch Street Theatre, as
Lady Teazle.

COLLIER, JAMES W.— Born in New
York in 1836. Was a member of the Murdoch
Association. Made his regular debut in New-
ark, N. J., in " La Tour de Nesle." First
appeared in New York at Niblo's Garden in
1859, as Rolando, supporting Charlotte Cush-
man. Married Mary Mitchell. Has been
travelling and supporting for some time, Mag-
gie Mitchell in her pieces.

COLLETTI, SIG. — This bass singer made
his American debut in June, 1850, at Castle
Garden, New York, in opera. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Aug. 29, 1854, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Count Walter, in " Louisa
Miller." He sang the first note in Italian
Opera in the new Academy, Philadelphia.

COLLINGBOURNE, MISS.— Made her
debnd in Philadelphia, Sept. 16, 1840, as Marie
Mallet, in " Mons. Mallet," at the National
Theatre.

COLLINGBOURNE, MR.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng. Made his American debut in 1824,
at the Park Theatre, New York, as a dancer.
Retired from the stage, and at last advices was
living in Philadelphia as a stone cutter.

COLLINGBOURNE, WM. E.— The old-
est prompter in the United States at the
time of his death, which occurred, Feb. 22,
1S62, at Beverly, N. J.

COLLINS, C. E.— Right name, Herbert.
Is professionally known as the "Cure," that
being a style of dance which is a specialty of
his. In 1S6S he shot a man in the West.

COLLINS, DR. G. T — A well known •
theatrical treasurer. Died in Cincinnati, Ohio,
of cholera, Aug. 19, 1866.

COLLINS, JOHN.— This Irish comedian
was born at Lucan, near Dublin, Ireland,
Sept., 181 1. He is the eldest son of John
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Spa House. At eighteen years of age Mr. C.
went to London and studied for the stage. He
made his debut at the Haymarket Theatre,
London, as first tenor, in English and foreign
opera. He made his great hit as Captain
McHeath, in the "Beggar's Opera." Aug.
17, 1S46, he made his first appearance on the
American stage, as McShane, in " The Ner-
vous Man," at the Park Theatre, New York.
Made his first appearance in Philadelphia,
Aug. 31, 1846, as McShane, in " The Nervous
Man," and Teddy Maloney, in "Teddy the
Tiler." In Oct., 1862, he paid a flying visit to
Europe. Returned and opened at Niblo's
Garden, New York, in April, 1S63. Reap-
peared in London, at the Adelphi, Oct. 3, 1S64,
after an absence of eighteen years. Visited
Australia in 1866.

COLLINS, MR. AND MRS.— Made
their first appearance on the American stage,
Sept., 1794, at Boston, Mass.

COLLINS, ROSINA AND EMMA —
Of the Philharmonic and Hanover Square
Concerts, London, Eng. Made their first ap-
pearance in America at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, June 2S, 1S53, in a
vocal concert.

COLLINS, \V. H.— Made his debut in
America, April 6, 1863, as Count Mantrida, in
" Born to Good Luck," at the Academy of
Music, Brooklyn, L. I.

CHARLES, G. C— Irish comedian. Made
his first appearance in Philadelphia, Dec. 24,
1855, at the City Museum, as Ragged Pat, in
" Ireland As It Is."

CHARLES, JAMES S.— Born in New
York in 1808. Made his debut at the Chatham
Theatre. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Dec. 22, 1836, as Frank Heartall, in " The
Soldier's Daughter," at the Walnut Street
Theatre. Married Mrs. Hamblin. Died in
New York, Sept. 16, 1865.

CHARLES, MISS M. A.— Made her first
appearance in Philadelphia, Dec. 24, 1855, at
the City Museum, as Judy O'Trot, in " Ire-
land As It Is." In 185S married Col. S. T.
Houston, of Baltimore, Md., and retired from
the stage.

CHARLES, MRS. ELIZABETH.— Wife
of James S. Charles, and formerly wife of
Thos. Hamblin, died of cholera in New Or-
leans, May 4, 1849.

COLSON, PAULINE— Made her debut
in New York, Sept. 25, 1S58, at Burton's
Theatre (afterwards Winter Garden), as Marie,
in '• The Daughter of the Regiment." First
appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1858, at the

Academy of Music, as Violetta, in " La Trav-
iata." Appeared at the Academy, of Music,
New York, June 9, 1859, as Alice, in " Rob-
erto II Diavolo."

COMER, AMELIA.- Made her debut,
Nov. 2S, 1861, at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston, as Betsy Baker.

COMER, THOMAS.— Born in Bath, Som-
ersetshire, Eng., Dec. 19, 1790. Made his
first appearance on any stage, at 12 years of.
age, at the Bath Theatre, as Don Caesar, in
" The Castle of Andalusia," where he re-
mained until 1S16. First appeared on the
London stage in 1816, as The Officer in " The
Slave." Made his debut on the American
stage, in 1S27, at the Bowery Theatre, New
York, as Forage, in "Turn Out." He re-
mained there one season, and then went to
Boston, and made his first bow at the Tre-
mont Theatre, Sept. 1, 1828, as Looney Mc-
Twolter, in "The Review." Was Director
of Music at the Howard Athenaeum, for some
time. Died at the Bromfield House, Boston,
July 27, 1862, and was buried on the 30th, at
Mount Auburn, on Mistletoe Path, leading
from Elm Avenue, beside his wife.

CONDUIT, MRS. MAUVAISE.— Maid-
en name Ribbon. Born in England. Made
her debut, Aug. 30, 1833, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Kate O'Brien, in
" Perfection." Died on board the steamboat
Maid of Kentucky, Oct. 9, 1841, on the Mis-
sissippi River, and was buried at Cape Girar-
deau. She was once known as Mrs. DeBar.
CONE, SPENCER.— Was a member of
the Chestnut Street Theatre Company, Phila-
delphia, in 1807. Retired from the profession
and became a distinguished clergyman. Died
in New York, Sept. 4, 1855.

CONGOR, PAULINE.— Made her debut
March 20, 1867, as " The Wife," at the Opera
House, San Francisco.

CONKLIN, JOHN.— Born in Cincinnati,
Ohio, and at an early age joined a circus com-
pany. Died in his native city in 1838, from
the effects of a fall from two horses.

CONKLIN, PETER— Born in New
York, May 28, 1842. Joined a minstrel
troupe when twelve years of age. In 1855 he
connected himself with a circus as a tumbler
and has been in the business ever since.

CONNOLLY, J.— Born in Galway, Ire-
land. Made his debut on the American stage
in May, 1847, as O'Callaghan, in " His Last
Legs," at Buffalo, N. Y.

CONNOR, JAMES.— Born in Dublin,
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try at three years of age. In 1S41 he joined
the Chapman Family on the Mississippi Riv-
er, playing on their boat, and was then known
as James Prossor. Married Kate Irwin, an
actress, in 1853. Retired from the profession
in 1859, ar,d opened a dramatic agency in New
York, where he died Jan. 26, 1S67.

) CONNOR, MR. AND MRS. E. S.—
Edmund Sheppard Connor was born in Phila-
delphia, Sept. g, 1809. At an early age he
joined an amateur company. Made his public
debut March 23, 1S29, as Young Norval, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Mar-
ried his cousin, Mrs. Amanda Maria Sorber,
widow of Dr. Sorber, of New York, who died
a few years after. Married Charlotte Mary
Sanford Barnes, Dec. 29, 1S47. Was manager
of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
March, 1850.

Mrs. Connor made her debut at the Tremont
Theatre, Boston, as Angelaj in " The Castle
Spectre." First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan.
20, 1834, being her fifth appearance on any
stage, at the Arch Street Theatre, as Juliet, to
her mother's Romeo. First appeared in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1843, at the Surrey Theatre, as
Octavia Brigaldi. Died in New York, April
14, 1863.

CONOVER, W.— Born in Philadelphia.
Made his first appearance on any stage in
1841, at Mitchell's Olympic, New York. Died
in New York, in 1S51.

CONWAY, MR. AND MRS. E.— Mr. C.
was born in London, Eng. Made his first ap-
pearance on the American stage in 1832, as a
dancer at the Park Theatre, New York. Re-
tired from the stage, and in 1855 was keeping
a dancing academy in New York.

Mrs. C. was born in London, and made her
. first appearance on the American stage in com-
pany with her husband, as a dancer, in 1832,
at the Park Theatre, New York. Retired
from the stage.

CONWAY, MR. AND MRS. FRED.
B. — Mr. C. was born in London, Eng., P'eb.
10, 1819. Made his debut in one of the pro-
vincial towns of England. Made his debut in
America, Aug. 18, 1850, at the Broadway
Theatre, New York, as Charles Surface. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 1850, as
Claude Melnotte, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre. In May, 1S52, married Sarah Crocker.

Mrs. Conway, maiden name, Sarah Crocker,
and sister to Mrs. D. P. Bowers, was born in
Connecticut, in 1834. Made her debut in Bal-
timore in 1S49. First appeared in New York
at the National Theatre. First appeared in

Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1854, at the Chestnut,
as Constance, in " Love Chase." In Oct.,
1S61, in company with her husband, she visited
England, and appeared, Dec. n, at Sadler's
Wells Theatre, London, as Ion. Became
lessee of the Park Theatre, Brooklyn, 1S64.

CONWAY, MR. AND MRS. H. J.—
Mr. C. was born in England, in 1800. Made
his debut in 1836, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as a prompter. He was the
author of several plays. Died in Philadelphia,
April 12, i860.

Mrs. C. was born in England. Visiteo
this country under the assumed name of
Courtney, and made her debut, June 30, 1832,
as Lady Teazle, at the Park Theatre, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 9,
1832, as Julianna, in " The Honeymoon," at
the Arch Street Theatre. Died in New York,
July n, 1839.

CONWAY, W.— Born in London, Eng.
Made his first appearance in America at the
Park Theatre, New York, in 1836.

CONWAY, WILLIAM A.-Bornin Bath,
Eng., in 1780. Made his debut at the Hay-
market Theatre, London, Eng. In 1823 he
opened at the Park Theatre, New York, in
" Hamlet." First appeared in Philadelphia
in Feb., 1824, as Hamlet, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. In 1828 he took passage on
board the ship Niagara, for Savannah, and
while off Charleston bar threw himself into the
sea and was drowned.

CONVERSE, FRANK B.— This perform-
er on the banjo was born in Westfield, Mass.,
June 17, 1837, but his family shortly after re-
moved to Elmira, N. Y. The Converse family
were all excellent musicians, therefore the sub-
ject of our sketch may be said to have been
born with music on the brain. Has appeared
in nearly all the cities in this country, as well
as in London, Eng., with different minstrel
bands. Has retired from the profession. He
married the widow Clarke, of Saratoga.

CONY, BARKH AM. —Styled the " Dog
Star." Was born at Ely, Nov. 5, 1802. Made
his first appearance in London, in 1828, at the
Cobourg Theatre, in " Love Me, Love My
Dog." Made his debut on the American
stage in 1835, with a number of well-trained
dogs, who assisted in the evening's perform-
ance, which consisted of the " Forest of
Bondy," and the " Cherokee Chief." • Left
the United States and visited London ; re-
turned, and played successful engagements all
over the country. Has visited this country

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three different times. Died in Chicago, III.,
Jan. i, 1858.

CONY, MR. B. B — Son of Barkham Cony.

Made his first appearance in America in 1851,
at the Bowery Theatre, New York, as Eloi, in
the " Forest of Bondy." Died in St. Louis,
Mo., of yellow fever, in 1867.

CONY, THOMAS.— Came to this country
in 1850, with his father, and appeared in the
principal cities West and Southwest. Died in
St. Louis, Mo., of cholera, Aug. n, 1866.

COOK, MR. — Made his first appearance
on any stage, July 14, 1829, at the Washing-
ton Theatre, Philadelphia, as Shylock.

COOK, GEORGE.-Nephew of George
Frederick Cook. Made his first appearance
on the American stage, March n, 1830, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Rich-
ard the Third, for the benefit of Mr. Mercer.

COOK, JAMES.— This English clown ar-
rived in this country May 11, 1S63, and opened
at Alexandria, Va.

COOK, JAMES M.— Bora in Liverpool,
Eng. Made his debut in his native place, as
Franco, in " Guy Mannering." First ap-
peared in America in June. 1850, at the Odeon
Theatre, Boston, as Gilbert, in the " Idiot
Witness." First appeared in New York in
1851, at the Bowery Theatre, as Putnam.
Opened in Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1S56, at the
City Museum, as Dionysius, in " Damon and
Pythias." Served through all the battles
fought by Gen. Grant.

COOKE, GEORGE FREDERICK.—
Born at Westminster, Eng., April 17, 1756.
Made his debut in 1776, as Dumont, in " Jane
Shore." In 1794 he married Miss Daniels,
an actress, who forsook him. First appeared
in London, Eng., at Covent Garden Theatre,
as Richard, Oct. 31, 1800. He was the first
star that ever played in this country. He was
brought over by T. A. Cooper, at a salary of
twenty-five guineas a week, for ten months,
and twenty-five cents a mile for travelling ex-
penses, besides his passage from England.
First appeared in America, Nov. 21, 1810, at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Richard, to
$1,820. First appeared in Philadelphia, March
25, 181 1, at the Chestnut, as Richard. On
June 20, 1 81 1, he married Mrs. Behn in New
York. His last appearance on the stage was
July 31, 1812, as Sir Giles Overreach, in Provi-
dence, R. I. Died in New York, Sept. 26,
1812.

COOKE, JOHN P.— This musical com-
poser was born in Chester, Eng-, Oct. 31, 1820,

and for several years conducted the orchestras
at Astley'sand the Adelphi Theatres, London.
Wm. E. Burton brought him to this country
in 1S50, for his Chambers Street Theatre. He
afterwards appeared as musical director at sev-
eral theatres in this city. Died in New York,
Nov. s, 1865.

COOKE, MARY ANNE.— Daughter of
Wm. Cooke, equestrian. Died at Halifax,
Yorkshire, Eng., from the effects of an acci-
dent received from being thrown from her
horse against the ring curb. She was but
eleven years of age.

COOKE, MRS— From the Adelphi Thea-
tre, London, Eng. Made her debut in Amer-
ica, Aug. 23, 1S52, in the " Gardener's Wife,"
at Burton's Theatre, New York.

COOMBS, JANE.— Made her debut, at
the Broadway Theatre, New York, for the
benefit of Edwin Forrest, during the season
of i85S-'s6, as Pauline, to Forrest's Claude
Melnotte. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Jan. 26, 1S56, as Juliet, in " Romeo and Ju-
liet," at the Walnut Street Theatre. Visited
England in Oct., 1861, and made her debut,
Jan. 4, 1862, at the Haymarket, London, as
Constance, in " Love Chase." Was married in
New York to F. A. Brown, in Aug. 1864.

COOMBS, MARTIN B— Made his debut,
in Dec, 1852, at the National Theatre, Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, as Hamlet.

COOPER, ANNA.- Made her debut, Sept.
1, 1851, at Barnum's Museum, New York, as
Annetta, in " Linda, the Pearl of Savoy."

COOPER, HENRY C— This English
violinist came to this country in 1857, and ap-
peared Aug. 17, at the Academy of Music,
New York, and played at a promenade con-
cert. Visited Philadelphia Feb. 6, 1857.
Revisited England, but returned to America
Dec. 27, 1857. In 185S he organized the
Cooper English Opera Troupe and travelled
all over the country, the author of these me-
moirs acting as business manager for two
years. He returned to England.

COOPER, LIZZIE.— Was born in Philadel-
phia, in 1S44. During Wm. Wheatley's man-
agement of the New Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, she accepted a position in the
company, commencing at the lowest round of
the ladder — utility business — but evincing so
much ability, she was entrusted with the part
of Sylvia, in " Gamea," during Vestvali's en-
gagement.

COOPER, PRISCILLA E.— Daughter of
T. A. Cooper. Made her debut, Feb. 14,

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1834. as Virginia, to her father's Virginius, at
the Bowery Theatre, New York. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Feb. 2S, 1834. at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Virginia.

COOPER, THOMAS APTHORPE.—
Born in London, Eng.. in 1776. Made his
debut as Malcolm, in London, and was hissed
off the stage. .Arrived in America with Mana-
ger V/ignell for the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in 1796, but he made his debut
at Baltimore, Md. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, at the Chestnut, Dec. 9. 1796, as
Macbeth. First appeared in New York, Aug.
21, 1797. as Pierre, in "Venice Preserved,''
at the Greenwich Street Theatre. In 1S03,
revisited England and appeared at Drury
Lane, London. Returned to America shortly
after. Visited England a second time in 1828,
and was hissed and groaned at while playing
at Drury Lane. Returned to New York,
and appeared, March 18, 182S, as Macbeth.
In 1841 was appointed Military Storekeeper
to the Arsenal in Frankford, Pa Was after
wards Surveyor of the Ports of Philadelphia
and New York. Died at Bristol, Pa., April
21, 1849. and was buried there.

COPLAND, H.-Made his debut in
New York, May 9, 1859, at the Metropolitan
Theatre, as Capt. HawUsley, in " Still Water
Runs Deep."

CAPPERV1 LLA, ELLFN.- Was a mem-
ber of the oorps de ballet at the Front Street
Theatre, Baltimore. Md On the evening of
Dec. 9. 1S52, she fell from the "flies" to the
stage and was killed.

COPPIN, GEORGE. -Bom in England.

Visited the Australian Colonies with the wife
of WatUms Burroughs in 1842. While in
South Australia Mrs. Piurroughs died. Re-
mained in Australia until 1S54, when he re.
turned to England and made his debut, June
26, at the Haymarket Theatre, as Pryzie, in
' \foung King," and Crack, in "Turnpike
Gate." Returned to Australia in Feb., 1S55
Visited America as agent for Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Kean during their last visit here.

CORBY, M'LLE.— Made her American

debut, July 7. 1S28, at the LaFayette Theatre,
New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
June 8, 1835, in the " Cherokee Chief," at the
Walnut Street Theatre.

CORDIER, M'LLE.— This lady is a
French artist, and formerly sung with great
success at New Orleans. She made her debut
in New York, Nov. 24, 1S62, at the Academy
of Music, in the opera of " Dinorah." |

CORELLI. SIGNOR.— Made his first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, May 8, 1849, at a
Grand Musical F estiva: given at Musical Fund
Hall.

CORSETTL SIG. GUISEPPE.-Made
his first appearance in Philadelphia, Jan. 23,
1833. at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Count
Arnold in the Italian opera of " Eliza e
Claudio.".

CORTESI, SIG. ADELAIDE.— Made
her American debut in Italian Opera, June 3,
1859, at the Academy of Music, New York,
in " Sappho."

COTZ, PETER.— This equestrian was at
the Walnut Street Circus, Philadelphia, in
1818 In 1829 he was married to Miss Payne,
in Charleston. S. C. The last accounts of
Cotz was that he was a homeless wanderer,
old and infirm, but both honest and temper-
ate.

COULDOCK, CHARLES WALTER.—
Born in Long Acre, London, Eng., April 26,
1815. First appeared on the stage in 1835, as
Othello, at Sadler's Wells Theatre. First ap-
peared in America, during the season of 1849-
'50, at the Broadway Theatre. New York.
On the 27th of May, 1850, he appeared in
Philadelphia as Fazio, at the Arch.

COULDOCK, MISS ELIZA— Made her
first appearance on any stage, Feb. 7, 1853, at
the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Louis, in " The Advocate." Since which
time she has travelled with her father through-
out the South and West and has afforded him
ample support 111 the leading female roles.

COULDOCK. LOUISA- Born in Exe-
ter, Eng. Made her debut as Phcebe, in 'The
Love Chase," at Southampton, Eng. First
appeared in America, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1851, as Lady
Leech, in " The Nervous Man." Has retir-
ed from the stage and reside1- in New York.

COUSENS, ROBERT.— Born in Eng-
land in 1818. Made his first appearance in
Philadelphia, June 10, 1850, as Pantaloon, in
the pantomine of" Romance and Burlesque,"
at the old Chestnut. Returned to England
in 1852, and died in Manchester, Aug. 28,
1867

COWELL, ANNA.— Maiden name Anna
CRUISE. Born in Belfast, Ireland, April 3,
1824 Made her debut when thirteen years
of age, at Glasgow, as a vocalist. In April,
1846. was married to Wm. Cowell, who died
in Philadelphia, in Feb., 1868. Visited Amer-
ica in 1846, with her husband, and appeared
in June as Rosalind, at the National Theatre,

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New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
July ii, 1848, at the Arch Street Theatre.

COWELL, JOSEPH. -Born in Kent,
Eng., Aug 7, 1792. Made his debut Jan. 23,
1812, at Davenport, Eng., as Belcour, in the
" West Indian." First appeared in London,
in 1812, at Drury Lane Theatre, as Samson
Rawbold, in the " Iron Chest." First appeared
on the American stage, in Oct., 1821, as
L'Clair, in " Foundling of the Forest," and
Crack, in "Turnpike Gate," at the Park The-
atre, New York. Opened in Philadelphia as
manager of the Walnut Street Theatre Circus.
Visited England with his grand-daughter,
Kate Bateman, and died in London, Nov. 14,
1863.

COWELL, JOSEPH. -Born in Daven-
port, Eng., and came to America when quite
young. He was a good scene painter. Died
in Cincinnati, Ohio.

COWELL, SAMUEL.-Born in London,
Eng., April 5, 1820. Came to this country
when only two years of age. Died at Blant-
ford, Eng., March 11, 1864. He was popular
as a concert singer

COWELL, MRS.— Maiden name, Shep-
pard. Born in London, Eng., in 1801. Made
her debut in 1824, at Drury Lane. First ap-
peared in America in 1827, as Miss Arlington,
in "' ;£ioo Note," at the Walnut, Philadelphia.
Died m New Orleans, in 1836.

COWELL, WILLIAM. — Born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1820 Came to this country in
1S46, and was shortly after connected with the
old Broadway Theatre, New York. When
Barry Sullivan arrived in tins country, in 1858,
Mr. Cowell became business manager for that
tragedian, and travelled with him for some
time. When the Rev. Dr. Hatfield, of Chi-
cago, commenced his attack on the profession,
Mr. Cowell took up the defensive, and what he
wrote and afterwards published in pamphlet
form was considered about as able a defence
of the profession as was ever written. Mr.
Cowell was married in Bath, Eng., in April,
1846, to Anna Cruise, whom he accompanied
to America in the same year. Died in Phila-
delphia, Feb 24, 1868.

COYLE, MR.— Was joint manager with
Lamb, of the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
a. in 1832. He was born in London,
Eng., and died in New York.

COYNE, GARDINER.— Right name,
H. A. Gardiner. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Feb. 28. 1854, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Hert . Carol, in the " Wandering

Minstrel." In Jan., 1S62, he went to Eng-
land, where he has been ever since.

CRAIG, ROBERT H.— Born in New
York, March 24, 1S42. Made h\s debut, Sept.
10, 1860, at Barnum's old Museum, New
York.

CRAMER, FANNY.— Was married to
Mr. Nagle while attached to the Howard
Athenjeum, Boston, in 1S52. In 1859 was
married to Wm. Danvers, in New Bedford,
Mass.

CRAMER, MRS. H.— Maiden name, M.
E. Poole. She was born in London, Eng.,
in 1S03. Made her debut in 1831, at the Sur-
rey Theatre, London, as Mrs. Haller. Ap-
peared at Drury Lane, Oct. 1, 1834, as Char-
lotte, in " The Hypocrite." Made her Ameri-
can debut in 1837, at the St. Charles Theatre,
New Orleans, as Lady Teazle. First ap-
peared in New York in June, 183S, as Julia,
in " The Hunchback," at the Park Theatre.
Appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 26, 1838, at
the old Chestnut, as Mrs. Haller. Retired
from the stage in 1855, having made her last
appearance at Wallack's Old Theatre, in 1852.
She died in Morrisania, N. Y., May 30, 1868.
CRAMPTON, CHARLOTTE.— Born in
1816. .Made her debut in 1831, at Cincinnati,
Ohio. First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept.
27, 1S32, at the Arch Street Theatre, sustain-
ing six characters, in the " Actress of All
Work." Visited California in 1866.

CRANE, MRS— Made her American de-
but in 1761, at the Beekman Street Theatre,-'
New York.

CRAPO, MARION H.— Made her debut,
Sept. 2, 1859, at Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati,
Ohio, as the Countess, in " Love." Married
W. W. Pearce, an Ethiopian comedian.

CRAWFORD, MRS.— Made her debut at
the Nepa, Cal., Theatre, in Oct., 1857.

CREESE, MR. AND MRS. T. A.— Mr.
C. was born in Philadelphia. He was in the
mercantile business in that city for some time.
During the rebellion of i86o-'6i he became
attached to one of the Pennsylvania regiments
in the medical department. Returned to Phila-
delphia in 1S64, and married Elizabeth Perry,
an actress at the Walnut Street Theatre. Dur-
ing the season of i865-'66 he made his debut
as an actor at the Walnut, Philadelphia.

Mrs. Creese, maiden name, Elizabeth Perry,
was born in Philadelphia, in 1843. Made her
first appearance on the stage at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in the ballet.
She is now considered a good singing walking
lady.

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CRESCIMANO, M'LLE.— Made her
American debut, Oct. 17, 1859, at the Acade-
my of Music, New York, in " 11 Trovatore."

CRESWICK, WM.— Born in Long Acre,
London, Eng., Dec. 27,1813. Made his debut
in 1831, at the Commercial Road Theatre, as
Martin Heywood, in " Rent Day." First ap-
peared in America at the Park Theatre, New
York. Returned to England, and became
manager of the Surrey Theatre, London.

CREVELLI, SIGNORINA.— First ap-
peared on the American stage, Nov. 29, 1825,
at the Park Theatre, New York, in " II Bar-
bierre di Seviglia,"— the first opera troupe in
America.

CRISP, W. H.— Made his first appearance
in Philadelphia, Aug. 2, 184S, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Charles, in " Sweethearts
and Wives " Has been in the South for some
time.

CROCKER, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. C. was born in New York. Was a mem-
ber of the Park Theatre company in 1844.
First appeared in Philadelphia, July 20, 1846,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Don Vicentio,
in "A Bold Stroke for a Husband." Died in
Galveston, Texas, Oct. 9, 1853. Mrs. Crocker
died in the same city, of yellow fever, several
days previously.

CROCKETT, JAMES— This celebrated
lion performer was born in Preston, Eng.,
May 9, 1835. Gained great popularity in Eng-
land for subduing wild animals. Visited this
country in 1864 and travelled West with the
European Circus, with which circus he died,
July 6, 1865, in Cincinnati.

CROMWELL, MR.— Made his debut in
1799. at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, in which city he died several years
ago.

CROSBY, SIR RICHARD. -Born in
Ireland. Was an English baronet. Came to
America, and made his first appearance, Dec.
28, 1793. at the John Street Theatre, New
York, as Barbarossa. When he first appeared,
he played under the assumed name of Rich-
ards, but shortly after resumed his own name.

CROUCH, MRS.— Maiden name. Miss S.
Phillips. First appeared on the American
stage, Oct. 23, 1834, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as the Countess, in the " Marriage of
Figaro." First appeared in Philadelphia,
Dec. 2. 1834, at l'le Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Cinderella.

CROUESTE, EDWIN. -This circus
clown was born in Bromley, Eng., in May,

1841, and entered the equestrian profession in
1858, at Vauxhall Gardens, London. Arrived
in America in April, 1S64, and travelled with
circus companies.

CROUTA, MR.— Born in Philadelphia.
In 1837 was attached to the Walnut Street
Theatre. Has been oflf the stage for a num-
ber of years, residing in this city.

CROWLEY, MR.— Made his debut, in

Philadelphia, April 28, 1845, as Ravul, in
" La Tour de Nesle," at the National Theatre
CRUFT, MRS.— This lady was born in
London, Eng., and was the wife of Professor
Cruft, leader of the orchestra of Burt's Thea-
tre, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Died Feb. 1,
1858, from an overdose of laudanum, which
she is said to have taken with intent felo de se.
CRUVELLI, M'LLE.— Made her Amer
ican debut in Oct , 1859, in Italian Opera, at
the Academy of Music, New York.

CUBAS, ISABELLA.- This Spanish
danseuse was born in Cadiz in 1831. At
thirteen years of age she was engaged as a
solo dancer in Madrid ; and after dancing in
some of the first theatres in Spain, she re-
turned to Madrid, where she remained two
years. After dancing at all the principal
opera houses in the Old World, she visited
America in Ma}', 1861, and made her debut in
Canada. Made her debut in New York, at
the Winter Garden, in Sept., 1861. On the
5th of Dec, 1861, she made her debut in
Philadelphia, at the Academy of Music, and
continued upon the off-nights of the engage-
ment of Mr. Forrest at that place of amuse-
ment. She then started on a starring tour, as-
sisted by a full ballet corps, and played in all
the principal theatres in the country, accom-
panied by the writer of these memoirs as her
business manager. Died in New York, June
20, 1864, and was buried in Greenwood. She
was married to a Mr. Blasco, and left one
beautiful daughter behind, about six years
of age.

CUNNINGHAM, P. C— Born in Glas-
gow, Scotland. Made his first appearance
on any stage, Feb. 16, 1S35, at the Warren
Theatre. Boston. Leaving Boston, he went
to Mitchell's Olympic, New York, where he
remained for some months, and created a sensa-
tion in old men and Irish characters not easily
forgotten. Mr. C. then took a trip across the
Atlantic, visited England, Ireland and Scot-
land. Returning to New York, he re-joined
Mitchell's, and was very successful. On the
opening of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, in 1S52, he became a member of the

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company, making his first appearance before a
Philadelphia audience, Aug. 21, as Gibby, in
" The Wonder." In Dec, 1S52, he married
Miss Virginia Howard, who separated from
him and married C. Pope, in 1800.

CUNNINGHAM, RICHARD D. -Born
in Philadelphia. First appeared on the stage,
at the Walnut, Philadelphia, under F. C.
Wemyss' management. During the rebellion,
iu iS5i, he enlisted in the army.

CURTIS, W. H.— Born in Ware, N. H.,
Dec. 3, 1809. Made his debut, in Feb., 1836,
at the Lion Theatre, Boston, as Alexis, in
" Evil Eye."

CUSHMAN, CHARLOTTE.— This es-
timable lady and great artist was born in Bos-
ton, Nov., 1814, of old Puritan stock. After
she had left school, and having a good voice,
she resolved to make her appearance as a pub-
lic singer. Having received thorough instruc-
tions from the best masters, she made her first
appearance in public at a social concert given
in Boston, at the Hall, No. 1 Franklin Ave-
nue, on the 25th of March, 1S30. During
Mrs. Joseph Wood's engagement in Boston,
Miss Cushman sang at one of her concerts.
Mrs. Wood was so pleased with her voice —
which was a fine contralto — that she advised
her to turn her attention to singing on the
stage, and Mr. Maeder, the husband of Clara
Fisher, brought her out as the Countess of Al-
maviva, in " The Marriage of Figaro," at the
Tremont Theatre, Boston, April 8, 1835.
This was her first appearance. She shortly
afterwards sailed for New Orleans, where she
came very near losing her voice, having seri-
ously impaired it by trying to force it up to the
soprano register. This was the cause of her
taking to the stage, and becoming one of the
greatest actresses that ever walked the boards
of any theatre in this country. Her next ap-
pearance was at the Bowery Theatre, New
York, in 1S36, as Lady Macbeth. From the
Bowery she went to the Park, where she be-
came the leading actress. She next visited
Philadelphia, and made her first appearance
at the opening of the National Theatre, Aug.
31, 1S40, under William E. Burton's manage-
ment, as Lydia Languish. Before her talent
could be recognized at home, she was obliged
to visit Europe, where she found critics to ac-
knowledge her as one of the greatest artistes of
the day. In iS44she sailed for Europe. On the
13th of February, 1845, she made her debut at
the Princess' Theatre, London, as Bianca, in
"Fazio.* She was supported by Mr. Mac-
ready. After three or four years residence
abroad, she returned to her native land, and

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made her first appearance at the Broadvvry
Theatre, New York, Oct. 8, 1849, as Mrs.
Haller. In 1S52 she played a farewell engage-
ment throughout the States, and returned to
Europe again ; after a sojourn there of five
years, she returned to the United States, and
made her reappearance at Burton's Theatre
(Metropolitan), New York, Sept. 28, 1S57, as
Bianca. She made her appearance in Phila-
delphia, May 24, 1S5S, at the Arch Street The-
atre, as Mrs. H^l'er. On the 16th of Aug.,
1S50, she played at Liverpool, and on the 30th
of the same month appeared at Niblo's Gar-
den, New York — just two weeks after her per-
formance three thousand miles away. On the
7th of July, 1S5S, she sailed from New York
in the steamship Persia, for Europe, and after
an absence of two years, returned to New
York, and during the month of Sept., 1S60,
made her debut at the Winter Garden. For
the benefit of the Sanitary Committee, on the
17th of Oct., 1S63, she played " Macbeth " at
Grover's Theatre, Washington, to an overflow-
ing house. The sum accruing to the the U.
S. Sanitary Commission from the several per-
formances of Miss Cushman, was $8,267 29> as
follows : Philadelphia, $1,314 27 ; Boston,
$2,020 75 ; Washington, $1,800; Baltimore,
$360; and New York, $2,772 27.

CUSHMAN, EMMA.— Came to this
country from England when seven years of
age, and made her debut in Troy, N. Y., in
1856.

CUSHMAN, SUSAN.-Was introduced
to the stage by her sister Charlotte, appearing
in conjunction with her throughout the coun-
try. In 1S46, she visited England and played
at the Haymarket Theatre, London, with her
sister. In 1848 she married Dr. James Sheri-
dan Muspratt, and retired from the stage. She
died in Liverpool, Eng., May 10, 1859.

CUSHMAN, MAJOR PAULINE.—
Among the women of America who made them-
selves famous during the rebellion, was Miss
Cushman, the Federal scout and spy, who was
born in New Orleans, June 10, 1833. Her
father was a Spaniard, and her mother a
French lady, who came to America and settled
at New Orleans. Made her debut at the Va-
rieties Theatre, New Orleans, under Thomas
Placide's management. In March, 1S63,
while performing at Wood's Theatre, Louis-
ville, Ky., in "The Seven Sisters," she had
some difficulty which eventually resulted in her
entering the Federal army as a scout and spy,
during the late rebellion, and was at once em-
ployed to carry letters between Louisville and
Nashville. She was subsequently employed

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by General Rosecrans, and was for many
months with the Army of the Cumberland.
She visited the rebel lines, time after time,
and was thoroughly acquainted with all the
country and roads in Tennessee, Northern
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, in which
section she rendered our armies invaluable
service. She was twice suspected of being a
spy, and taken prisoner, but managed to es-
cape.

CUTLER, LUCY A.— Born in Boston,
Mass., in which city she made her debut in
1849, at Bland's Adelphi Theatre, as Annetta,
in the " Blue Devils." First appeared in
Philadelphia in Sept., 1S54, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre.

CUTTER, WM. F.— A comedian, at one
time attached to the old Broadway Theatre,
New York. Died at Halifax, N. S., July 7,
1866.

D.

DA COSTA, MRS.— Maiden name, Kent.
Was formerly Mrs. H. Knight. Born in Lon-
don, Eng. Made her first appearance on the
American stage in 1829, as a member of the
corps de ballet, at the Bowery Theatre, New
York. In 1852 was a member of the Walnut,
in Philadelphia. Her marriage with Knight
was not a happy one. In 1837 they separated,
he retaining the children. When the terrible
accident that occurred to him became known
to her, all recollections and thoughts of pre-
vious differences were given to the winds, and
she became the consoler and attendant of his
last hours — such a one as only a wife and
mother can become.

DALY, JULIA.— Born in Philadelphia,
Nov. 20, 1833. First appeared in public, in
concert, at the Musical Fund Hall, Philadel-
phia. Made her debut on the stage, Feb. 22,
1848, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, and sang the " Star-Spangled Banner."
First appeared in New York in 1850, at the
Broadway Theatre, with the Seguin Opera
Troupe. Married Wayne Olwyne and went
to Europe, making her debut, Jan. 23, 1S60, at
Drury Lane Theatre, in " In and Out of
Place."

DALY, MR. — Firs< appeared in Philadel-
phia, Aug. 30, 1856, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Matthew Elmore, in " Love's
Sacrifice."

DANFORTH, EDWARD W.— Died in
Cincinnati, Ohio, May 19, 1857. He was a
prompter.

D'ANGELIS, MR^Born in New York.
Was connected with the Baltimore theatres.
Retired from the stage.

D'ANGRI, ELENA— Born in Corfu,
Ionian Islands, May 14, 1824. Made her de-
but at eighteen years of age, at the Opera
House, Lucca. In i849-'5o was the prima
donna of the Italian Opera House, Paris.
First appeared in America at the concerts of
Thalberg, in New York.

DANIELS, MR.— Born in Philadelphia.
Was connected with the theatres in that city
for some time Went to Australia in 1856,
w'here he remained ten years, during which
time he married Fanny Younge, an actress.
Returned to New York, Aug. iS, 1866.

DARBY, MR.— Made his debut on the
American stage in 1769, at the John Street
Theatre, New York.

DARLEY, JOHN, JR.— Made his first
appearance on any stage as a boy, 1796, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. He
shortly afterwards left the stage and entered
the Marine Corps of the United States, which
he left in 1800, and made his reappearance on
the stage, and married Miss E. Westray.
Joined the Park Theatre, New York, in 1804.
Played in Philadelphia from 1S19 to 1840. Re-
tired from the stage and bought a farm near
Chester, on the Delaware, where he resided.
Died on his farm, Jan., 1S53, aged 78 years.

DARLEY, MR. AND MRS— Mr. D.
was bom in England. Was brought to Amer-
ica by Mr. Wignell, for the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, ' in 1793. Made his
first appearance on the American stage at An-
napolis, Md., with the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre company. Made his debut in Philadelphia,
Feb. 17, 1794, at the Chestnut. First ap-
peared in New York, Aug. 29, 1S01, at Corre's
Garden, as Hawthorn, in " Love in a Village."
Returned to England and opened a porter-
house in Oxford street, London, where he died
in 181 9.

Mrs. Darley's maiden name was Ellen
Westray. Born in Bath, Eng. Made her
first appearance on the American stage, Dec.
26, 1796, at the Haymarket Theatre, Boston,
as Narcissa, in "Inkle and Yarico." Made
her debut in New York in 179S, as Joanna, in
" The Deserted Daughter," at the Park Thea-
tre. Died in Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1S49.

AVENANT, W.— This English actor
made his debut on the American stage in
Nov., 1S57.

DAVENPORT, A. H.— Right name, A.
Davenport Hoyt. Born in Stamford, Conn.,

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Aug., 183 1. Made his debut in November,
1848, as Willis, in " Paul Pry," at the Athen-
aeum, Baltimore. He remained at the Athen-
aeum for two months, when he went over to
the Museum. In four months he had made
such rapid progress, that he played Claude
Melnotte to the Pauline of Mrs. Russell (now
Mrs. Hoey). At the earnest solicitation of
his parents he finally left the profession, and
recommenced his law studies in the office of
Homer H. Stuart, Esq., of New York. In
less than two years he was admitted to the bar.
He reappeared on the stage at Wallack's Old
Theatre, New York, for the benefit of David
S. Palmer, and played Box, in " Box and
Cox." Made his first appearance at the
" Broadway " during the early part of 1853, as
Montano, in " Othello," and as Captain
Charles, in the farce of " Who Speaks First? "
While at the Broadway he made the acquaint-
ance of, and married, the beautiful Lizzie
Weston, now known as Lizzie Weston Daven-
port Matthews. Made his debut in Philadel-
phia at the Old Chestnut, and was a member
of the company for i853-'54. During the sea-
son of iS55-'56 he was at the Walnut, Phila-
delphia. Was divorced from Miss Weston in
New York, Feb. 15, 1857.

DAVENPORT, MR. AND MRS. ED-
WARD L.— Born in Boston in 1S16. Made
his debut at the old Lion Theatre, Provi-
dence, R. I., as Passion Will, to Booth's
Sir Giles Overreach. First appeared in New
York at the Bowery Theatre, under Hamb-
lin's management. First appeared in Phila-
delphia in 1S3S, at the Walnut, as Count
Montalban, in the " Honeymoon." Visited
Europe in 1S47, ar,d appeared, Dec. 6, as
Claude Melnotte, at the Manchester Thea-
tre, to Mrs. Mowalt's Pauline. During Ma-
cready's farewell of the stage, he supported
him.

Mrs. Davenport's maiden name was Fanny
Vining. Was born in England. First ap-
peared on the American stage, Sept. n,
1854, at the Broadway Theatre, as Desde-
mona, in " Othello."

DAVENPORT, FANNY.- Daughter of
E. L. Davenport. Was born in London,
Eng., in 1850, opposite the British Museum.
Made her first appearance on the stage at the
Howard Alhena^um, Boston, as the Child, in
" Metamora," under Jacob Barrow's manage-
ment. First appeared in New York, at Nib-
lo's Garden, Feb. 14, 1862, as King of Spain,
in " Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady."

DAVENPORT, N. T.-Right name De-
ven. Made his debut in 1849, at the Chat-

ham Theatre, New York. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Sept. 12, 1850, as Valaire, in
" The Secret," at the Arch Street Theatre.

DAVENPORT, T. D.— Born in England.
An actor of some repute, and father of Jean
Davenport Lander. Died at Cincinnati, Ohio,
July 6, 1S51.

DAVIDGE, MRS.-First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1851, as Miss Echo, in
the " Irish Lion," at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre.

DAVIDGE, JR., WILLIAM.— Born in
Manchester, Eng., March n, 1S47. Made
his public debut in 1864, at the French Thea-
tre, Broadway, New York, as the Widow
Melnotte, in the burlesque of " The Lady of
the Lions." He afterwards played second low
comedy at the Newark, N. J., Theatre, and
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

DAVIDGE, WM. PLEATER.— Born on

Ludgate Hill, London, Eng., April 17, 1814.
Joined an amateur association in 1830, and ap-
peared as James, in the "Miller's Maid."
First appeared in public in 1S36, at Notting-
ham, with a travelling company, as Adam
Winterton, in the " Iron Chest." First ap-
peared in London, Sept. 26, 1836, at the
Queen's Theatre, as Baron Oakland, in the
" Haunted Tower." While performing at
Bury, Eng., in 1S42, he married Elizabeth
Clark, on Sept. 30. Made his debut in Amer-
ica, Aug. 19, 1S50, at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, as Sir Peter Teazle.

DAVIS, CAROLINE.— Came to this
country from the Queen's Theatre, London,
and made her debut June 2, 1S53, at the Bow-
er^', New York, as Fanchette, in "Ihe Two
Gregories."

DAVIS, J.— Born in England. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, July 10, 1837, as Tom,
in the " Farmer's Son," at the Walnut Street
Theatre.

DAVIS, HENRY.— This Ethiopian per-
former died in Wilmington, Del., Jan. 9,
1865. He was born in Richmond, Va.

DAVIS, JOHN.— Born at Davenham,
Eng., in Jan., 1821. Made his debut in May,
1847, at Savannah, Ga., as Glenalvon, in
" Douglas." First appeared in New York, in
1849, at the Bowery Theatre, as General
North, in the " Battle of Buena Vista."

DAVIS, WILLIAM.— This Western actor
of some repute died in the City Hospital, St.
Louis, Mo., July 1, 1S6S. He was a native
of Ireland. For several seasons he was with
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leans, and his last engagement was with Dea-
gle. in New Orleans.

DAWES, EZEKIEL H.— Born in Rich-
mond, Va., March 26, 1817. Made his debut
May 1, 1843, at Lynchburg, Va., as Hugh
Neville, in "State Secrets." First appeared
in New York, in 1S48, at the Chatham Thea-
tre. Died in Providence, R. I., June 3,
1850.

DAWES, GERTRUDE.— Maiden name
Briant. Was born in Savannah, Ga., July 21,
1835. Made her debut at the National Thea-
tre. Philadelphia, under Wemyss' manage-
ment, as one of the Fairies, in the " King of
the Mist.'' First appeared in New York at
Barnum's Museum, as a danseuse. First ap-
peared as an actress in 1852, as Catharine
Kloper, in " Lola Montez," in New York.

DAWISON, BOGUMIL— This German
tragedian made his American debut, at the
Stadt Theatre, New York, in 1866. Appeared
at the Winter Garden, New York, Dec. 29,
1866, in Othello, in German, to Edwin Booth's
Iago, in English, and Mad. Methua Scheher,
as Desdemona. In her scenes with Dawison,
Mad. Scheller spoke in German, and with
Booth, English. Returned to England in
1867.

DAWSON, GRATTAN. -First appeared
in Philadelphia, May 25, 1857, as Sir John
Falstaff, at the Walnut Street Theatre.

DAWSON, JOSEPH MORRISON.—
Born in Whitehaven, Eng., May 10, 1818.
Made his first appearance as Belmour, in
" Jane Shore," at Belfast, Ireland. He played
in most of the cities of England, Scotland, Ire-
land, and the Isle of Man, with success. In
1846 he set sail for America, and made his
debut at the opening of the Broadway Theatre,
New York, as Sir Benjamin Backbite, in
"School for Scandal." First appeared in
Louisville, Kentucky, in 1850, in company
with Placide. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Aug. 20, 1851, at the Old Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Selim Pettibone, in " Kiss
in the Dark." Died in Louisville, Ky., Sept.
30, 1S67. About two weeks previous to his
death he was taken sick with the rheumatism,
which worked its way to vital parts of his body,
and proved fatal.

DAY, MR, — Was a member of the Broad-
way Theatre, New York, in May, 1852. First
appeared in Philadelphia, May 3, 1853, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Harry Johnson, in
'* Nan, the Good for Nothing."

DAY, JAMES. — Committed suicide in
Galveston, Texas, Jan. 21, 1S6S, by taking

morphine. He was a native of Kingston,
Canada, and aged 18 years. He was connected
with the circus profession.

DAYLEY, MAGGIE.— Made her debut,
March 16, 1864, at the Opera House, San
Francisco, Cal., as Julia, in " The Hunch-
back." She is a pupil of Annette Ince.

DE BAR, MR. AND MRS. BEN.— Mr.
De Bar was born in London, Eng., in 1814.
Made his debut in 1S31, at the Theatre Royal,
Margate, Kent, Eng., under Faucit Saville's
management, as the Page, in the farce of the
" Page and the Purse." Appeared in London,
in the ballet, at Drury Lane. Came to Amer-
ica in 1S34, and made his debut in New Or-
leans, at the St. Charles Theatre, in 1835,
under the management of Caldwell, as Sir
Benjamin Backbite, in the " School for Scan-
dal." Opened in New York in 1837, at the
old National Theatre, Leonard and Church
streets, as Frank Frisky. In 1842 was stage
manager for Hamblin, at the Old Bowery.
Went to London, and played Mose at the
Standard Theatre, in 1849. Bought out Lud-
low & Smith, of New Orleans, in 1853, and
John Bates, of St. Louis, in 1855.

Mrs. DeBar, formerly Henrietta Vallee, was
born in Philadelphia in 1828. Made her debut
in 1839, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as a danseuse. Travelled with Fanny
Ellsler ; was married in 1S43 ; was at the old
Park Theatre in 1S48, playing " French Spy,"
etc. Retired from the stage in New Orleans
in Dec, 1857.

DE CAMP, VINCENT.— Bom in Vienna.
Made his debid on the London stage at Drury
Lane Theatre. First appeared in America in
1823, at the Park Theatre, New York. Opened
in Philadelphia in Jan., 1824, as Mons. Mar-
bleau. Retired from the stage, and kept a
farm at Mobile, Ala., where he died in 1848.

DE CORDOVA, MR. — Born in the West
Indies. First appeared on the American stage
in 1S24, at Pittsburgh, Pa., as Belcour, in the
" West Indian." Retired from the stage and
engaged in mercantile pursuits in New York.

DE FAIBER, ERNESTINE.— Born in
the West, of German parentage, in 1843. Has
appeared as a "wench dancer," with Wood's
Minstrels, and as a danseuse in many of the
principal theatres in the country.

DE FRIES, MR.— Made, his debut, June
rSi '859i at the American Theatre, San Fran-
cisco, as Hamlet.

DEADRICK, LOUISA.— Made her debut-
Dec. 5, 1S64, at the Opera House, San Fran-
cisco, Cal., as Gertrude, in " Little Pickle."

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DEAN, FANNY.— Born in Montreal, Can-
ada, in 1842. Made her debut on the stage in
the Fall of 1857, at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, in " The Game of Life." On April 26,
1S57, she was married to Henry P. Halsey. On
Sunday afternoon, June 5, 1859, her body was
found floating in New York Bay, and she was
buried in Greenwood.

DEAN, JULIA.— Born in Pleasant Valley,
Dutchess county, N. Y., July 22, 1830. Her
mother was the well-known Western actress,
Mrs. Drake, who, at the time of her marriage
with Mr. Dean, was the widow of Fosdick.
In her eleventh year she joined the family of
her father, who was then the manager of the
Buffalo and Rochester theatres, and she pre-
vailed upon her father to grant permission for
her to appear as Lady Ellen, in the " Lady of
the Lake." It was in Louisville, Ky., on the
opening of the new theatre, that Miss Dean
took her first and decided stand. At the close
of the theatrical season, May 18, 1845, she ac-
cepted an engagement at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, making her debut as Julia, in the
" Hunchback." For thirteen nights she filled
that immense theatre to overflowing. In
Philadelphia she made her first appearance as
Julia, in the " Hunchback," at the Arch Street
Theatre, Nov. 24, 1846. She married Dr.
Hayne, of Charleston, S. C, Jan. 20, 1855.
He was a son of Senator Hayne, who was so
effectively beaten in the celebrated debate with
Daniel Webster. On the 20th of May, 1856,
she sailed for California, where her success
was triumphant. Returned to the States in
Feb., 1858, after an absence of thirteen months,
with $20,000 as travelling companions. In
Sept., 1866, she was divorced from Hayne in
the Salt Lake City courts, on the ground of
failure to support her. She was then married
to James Cooper, of New York. Her last
appearance in this city was at the Broadway
Theatre, in October of 1867, as Ann Cath-
erick, in "The Woman in White." Died in
New York, March 6, 1868.

DEANE, LUCIE.— Born in Westerfield,
Vt., Sept. 25, 1842. Made her debut at the
Boston Museum. Made her first appearance
in New York, May 22, 1865, at the Olympic
Theatre, as Kate O'Brien, in " Perfection."

DEANS, MRS. CHARLOTTE— Born

Sept. 1, 176S, and died in Carlisle, on March
6, 1859. For fifty years she was connected
with the stage.

DEARING, WM. H.— A member of the
dramatic profession. Was stabbed, March 19,
1S59, at Portland, Oregon, and died soon after.

DEAVE.S, MR.- First appeared in Phila-
delphia, June 19, 1848, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Gregory, in 'John Bull in Paris."

DE GROACH, MRS.-Made her debut
at the John Street Theatre, New York. Died
in New York, July 31, 1852.

DE HAVEN, F. CLAUDE.— Born in
Ridgbury, Pa., Nov. 3, 1846. First appeared
in public as a banjo player and sang ballads in
1856, travelling with Prof. P. D. Towne, ven-
triloquist and magician. Made his debut as
an actor at Laura Keene's Varieties, New
York, in 1856, under the name of De Forrester.

DE LACEY, KATE.— Made her debut,
Aug. 21, 1852, as a vocalist, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia.

DE LA GRANGE, ANNA. — Born in
Paris, July 24, 1825. Made her debut at sixteen
years of age, at the Theatre de la Renaissance,
in the opera of" La Duchesse de Guise." In
1848 she married and retired to her home in
Austria, where she studied the German Ian
guage. First appeared in America, May 7,

1855, at Niblo's Garden, New York, as Ro-
sina, in the " Barber of Seville." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 1855, in con-
cert. First appeared there in opera, Jan. 14,

1856, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Leo-
nora, in "Trovatore." Sailed for England,
May 19, 1858. Returned to America in 1867.

DE LA GRANGE, SOPHIE.— This lady
is the adopted daughter of the celebrated can-
tatrice. Made her debtd in this country on
April 5, 1865, at Irving Hall, New York, as a
pianist, for the benefit of the Patriot Orphan
Home at Flushing, L. I.

DELEHANTY, W. H.— Was born in
Albany, N. Y., of Irish parents, in 1846, where
he made his first appearance on any stage in
i860. He joined Skiff & Gaylord's Minstrels
in 1862, and remained with that party for four
years. He formed a co-partnership with T.
M. Hengler at Chicago, in 1866, since which
time they have travelled together as clog dan-
cers

DELARUE, MR.— Made his debut in
1827, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Sylvester Daggerwood.

DELCY, CATHARINE.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng. She studied music in Milan.
Made her debut at Verona, as Rosina, in " II
Barbierre." Appeared as Cinderella at the
Drury Lane, London. Arrived in New York
in Sept., 1845, and made her debut on the 15th
of that month, at the Park Theatre, as Amina,
in " La Somnambula."

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DELLINGER, MISS.— Born in England.
Made her debut in America at the Park Thea-
tre, in 1817.

DELMAN, MR.— A very good actor in
his day, but he died at an early age.

DE MONDION, EDMUND. — Right
name, Edmund Pilletts. Made his debut in
California, when Edwin Booth played there
He then became connected with the New York
press. Reappeared on the stage, Eeb. 21,
1866, at the Winter Garden, New York, as
Claude Melnotte. His next appearance was
on Jan. 8, 1867, as Hamlet, at the Olympic
Theatre, New York.

DENBY, WILLIAM.— Born in London.
Made His first appearance on any stage in
1842, at the Mary-lebone Theatre, London, as
Ned Noakes, in "The Rake's Progress.''
Made his debut on the American stage in
Sept., at Nihlo's Garden, as Benvolio, in
" Romeo and Juliet." From New York he
went to Philadelphia, where he made his ap-
pearance, Nov. 16, 1848, as Old Goatherd, in
" The Mountaineers," at the Walnut Street
Theatre.

DENHAM, MARY ANNE— Born in
Philadelphia. Died in New York, June
20, 1855, from injuries received at the Bowery
Theatre, caused by her dress taking fire.

DENIER, JOHN.— Botn in New York,
Jan. 8, 1S38. First appeared in public at the
Chatham Theatre, New York, while under
Purdy's management. Is a good pantomimist,
gymnast, and performer on the tight rope.

DENIN, KATE- Born in Philadelphia,
in 1S37. Made her first appearance on any
stage, as one of the dancing fairies, in a play
called " The King of the Mist," at the Na-
tional Theatre, Philadelphia. Shortly after,
she made her appearance at the Chatham
Theatre, New York. At the close of her en-
gagement at this theatre, she, in company with
her sister Susan, went on a starring tour out
West. On March 3, 1854, was married to Mr.
C. K. Fox, in the green-room of the Troy,
N. Y., Museum. The next day she sailed
for California, making her first appearance in
San Francisco, April 10, 1S54, in " Love's
Sacrifice." Was afterwards married to Mr.
S. Ryan. Left him, and went to Australia in
186?.

DENIN, SUSAN.— Born in Lombard
street, Philadelphia, March 22, 1835. Her
father died very soon after she had reached the
age of seven years. Made her debut as Rol-
la's Child, in " Pizarro," and afterwards, in
conjunction with her sister Kate, as dancing

fairies in "The King of the Mist." This was
at the National Theatre, Philadelphia, under
the management of Messrs. Wemyss and
Oxley. About this time Mrs. Denin became
acquainted with Mr. John Winans, comedian,
to whom she was eighteen months afterwards
united in marriage— Miss Denin being then
nine years of age. The next engagement was
at the Chatham Theatre, New York, from
which time may be dated the rise which has
since attended them in their arduous profes-
sion. Miss Susan, for the first time, attempted
a speaking part, that of the Duke of York, in
the burlesque of " Richard the Third." On
March 28, 1853, she was married to Mr. F.
Woodward, at Syracuse. Was divorced, and
married to Harry Huntingdon, a member of
George Christy's Minstrels, of New York,
who died a few years ago. Sailed for Cali-
fornia, March 4, 1854. Made her first ap-
pearance in San Francisco, April jo, in
" Love's Sacrifice." Is at present the wife of
Frank Banoll. Made her debut in London,
England, in May, 1S69.

DENNISON, MR.— Born in Dublin, Ire-
land. Made his American debut at Mitchell's
Olympic, New York.

DENV1L, MR.— Born in England in 1804
Made his debut Oct. 9, 1S34, at Drury Lane,
London, as Shylock. First appeared in
America, Oct. 10, 1S36, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Shylock. Appeared in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 13, 1836, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Montelli, in "Minerati." Re-
turned to England in 1837.

DENZER, JACOB.— This gymnast died
in Lowell, Mass., Oct. 25, 1863.

DERMOT, GARRETT.— This low come-
dian was born Dec. 10, 1S30, and made his
debut, Nov. 13, 1854, as Jack Sheppard, in
Philadelphia. Died in New York, March 27,
1863.

DESJARDINS, M'LLE PAULINE.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1840,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as a dausetese.

DE VERE, CHARLES.— Born in Boston,
Mass., in 1S23. Joined Turner's Circus in
1839. In 1840 went to the West Indies. Re-
mained in the circus business until 1849, when
he went to work in a printing office. Re-
entered the circus business in 1851. Has
travelled all over the world. Died in San
Francisco, Cal., July 7, 1868.

DE VRIES, MAD.— Made her American
debut, Oct. 8, 1S50, at the Academy of Music.
New York, as Norma.

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DE WALDEN, T. B.— Born in London
in 1811. Made his first appearance on any
stage in 1S44, at the Haymarket Theatre,
London. Made his debut on the American
stage, in Dec, 1844, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Belmour, in " Is He Jealous?"
In 1852 he was acting and stage manager of the
Nashville Theatre, Tenn. Sailed for Eng-
land May 9, 1857. Returned to America in
Sept., 1858, retired from the stage, and de-
voted himself to mercantile pursuits. During
the engagement of Miss Kate Bateman at the
Winter Garden, New York, in 1S62, this gen-
tleman reappeared on the stage, and performed
a prominent character.

DIAMOND, JOHN.— This renowned jig
dancer was born in New York in 1823, and
at an early age gave evidences of his abilities
as a dancer. A contract was entered into be-
tween Barnum and Diamond, and he perform-
ed in all the principal cities with great success.
Visited England under the management of
Barnum, and performed to crowded houses.
Died in Philadelphia, Oct. 29, 1857, in very
reduced circumstances.

DIANI, ERMISSILDE.— This premier
danseuse was born in Bologna, Italy, in the
year 1848. When she was only three years
of age she left for Florence, and after re-
maining two years there she appeared on
the stage in minor parts, thus following her
own inclination and love for the theatre.
Came to this country with De Pol's ballet
troupe, and appeared at Banvard's Museum,
New York, in the " Devil's Auction."

DICKENS, MISS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1855, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Polly, in the " Irish Emi-
grant."

DICKINSON, G. K— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1S45, as Jack, in the
" Wandering Jew." First appeared in New
York, Aug. 5, 1856, at Laura Keene's Varie-
ties, as Edgar Ravenswood. He was born in
England. Was a favorite at Sadler's Wells
Theatre. Married Dora Dawron, the double-
voiced vocalist. Died in the West Indies,
July 4, 1863.

DICKSON, JAMES A.— Born in Eng-
land, in 1774. Made his debut, Dec. 26, 1796,
as Saville, in " Belle's Stratagem," at the Hay-
market Theatre, Boston. Made his last ap-
pearance on the stage, May 14, 1821, at Bos-
ton. Died in that city, April 1, 1853.

DICKSON, J. W.— Has been connected
with the Western theatres. In July, 1858, he
married Georgiana Cushnie.

DIDIEE, MADAME.— First appeared in
America, Nov. 22, 1855, at the Academy of
Music, New York, in the opera of " Semi-
ramide."

DILLINGHAM, ANNA E— A popular
actress at the Boston theatres. Made her de-
but, Aug. 9, 1859, at Barnum's Museum, as
Theresa, in the "Maid of Croissy. " Mar-
ried, July 30, 1868, and retired from the stage.

DILLON, CHARLES.— Born at Diss,
Eng., in 1820. Before he was fifteen years of
age he was stage manager at a London theatre,
where he remained two years, playing juvenile
parts. First appeared at Sadler's Wells,
London, in 1856. In 1S61 he crossed the At-
lantic, and made his debut, Jan. 24, at the
Winter Garden Theatre, New York, as Bel-
phegor. Opened in Philadelphia, March n,
in the same character, at the Arch Street
Theatre. Visited Australia in 1863. Reap-
peared in New York, at Niblo's Garden, in
May, 1866. His wife died in New York, Dec.
12, 1865. Returned to England.

DIMOND, WILLIAM H.— Born in Bos-
ton, in 1832. Was at one time connected with
the Howard Athenseum, in his native city.
Died in Worcester, Mass., Jan. 24, 1857.

DINNEFORD, WILLIAM.— Born in

London. Came to America for mercantile
purposes, and at one time was engaged in the
billiard table business. Made his first appear-
ance on the American stage at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1823. He
was engaged for the leading business. Made
his debut in New York in 1826, at the Lafay-
ette Theatre. Became manager of the Bowery
Theatre, and, a short time afterwards, the
Franklin Theatre, New York. He travelled
all over the United States, with strolling com-
panies, from Maine to California. Has been
an actor, author, manager, auctioneer, broker,
and merchant. Opened a lodging and eating
house at 157 Broadway, New York, in Aug.,
1845, called the Byron. Died at Panama,
Dec. 8, 1852.

DIXDN, GEORGE WASHINGTON.—
Made his first appearance on any stage, at the
old Amphitheatre, North Pearl street, Albany,
N. Y., under the management of Pearsons, in
1827. When Sloman commenced singing buffo
songs, some years ago, his success struck a
spark in the bosom of Dixon, and he com-
menced singing buffo at the Albany Theatre in
1830. He shortly afterwards left for Philadel-
phia, and made his first appearance, June 19,
1834, at the Arch Street, and sang his prize
extravaganza of " Zip Coon," for the benefit of

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Andrew J. Allen. In rS3g we find him in
New York, publishing a paper called the Po-
lyanthus, which dealt in personal abuse. He
suffered six months imprisonment for an al-
leged libel on the Rev. Dr. Hawks, Rector of
St. Thomas' Church. He is said to have been
the cause of the death of Miss Missouri, by
publishing a filthy article against her in his no-
torious sheet. Dixon died at the Charity Hos-
pital, New Orleans, March, 1861.

DOCTOR, MR. AND MRS.— Born in

England. Made their debut on the American
stage in 1799, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia.

DODGE, OSSIAN E.— Born in Cayuga,
N. Y., Oct. 22, 1820. Went into the show
business in the towns of Massachusetts, as a
vocalist. On Sept. 25, 1850, he purchased at
auction the choice of seat for Jenny Lind's
first concert in Boston, for which he paid $62S.
Visited London, Eng., in 1851, as delegate to
the " World's Peace Congress." While there,
he gave concerts all over the country. At
present, living in St. Paul, Minnesota.

DOGGETT, GERTRUDE.— Made her
debut, Dec. 24, 1866, at McVicker's Theatre,
Chicago, as Elvira, in " Pizarro."

DOIGE, MR.— Made his American debid,
Nov. 19, 1 8 10, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Gov. Heartall.

DOLMAN, JOHN.— Born in Utica, N.
Y., in 1824. Went to Mexico, during the war,
as a soldier. Soon after his return he became
a member of Mitchell's Olympic, New York,
where he first appeared in the profession dur-
ing the season of 1849. When the Holliday
Street Theatre, Baltimore, opened for the sea-
son of i8s2-'53, he became a member of the
company, where he remained for the season.
Visited Philadelphia in March, 1853, and
made his debut in "Azael,"at the National,
where he remained four weeks. He then
joined the Arch Street Theatre, where he re-
mained till his retirement from the stage,
which occurred in June, i860, on which oc-
casion he took a farewell benefit, appearing as
Master Walter, to the Julia of Mrs. D. P.
Bowers. Mr. Dolman left the stage for the
law.

DON, BART., SIR WILLIAM.— Born
in Scotland, in 1826. Made his debut on the
American stage at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, in Nov., 1S50, as Cousin Joe, in
" Rough Diamond." Made his debut in
Philadelphia, Nov. 21, 1850, at the Walnut,
as Sir Charles Coldstream, in " Used Up,"

and Cousin Joe. In Oct., 1S57, ne was mar-
ried to Miss Emily Sanders. Died at Tasma-
nia, Australia, March 19, 1862, from disease
of the throat. He was buried very privately,
at Hobartstown, Australia. He had no chil-
dren, and there are no heirs, so that the title
ends with him.

DON, LADY.— Born in England. Maiden
name, Emily Sanders. Made her first ap-
pearance in America, Feb. 18, 1S67, at the
New York Theatre, in " Peggy Green," and
the burlesque of " Kenilworth." Returned to
England at the close of the season.

DONALDSON, WILLIAM B.— This

Ethiopian comedian made his debut in 1836,
at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., as the " Young Jim
Crow," singing and dancing, after the style
of T. D. Rice.

DONNE, MARY.— This danseuse came
to her death by the bursting of the boiler of the
steamboat City of Memphis, in May, 1866, on
her way from New Orleans to St. Louis.

D'ORMY, MARTINI. -Made his Amer-
ican debut, July 12, 1854, at Castle Garden,
New York, in the opera of " Maria de Ro-
han." First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug.
28, 1854, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

DOUGHERTY, HUGHEY.— Born in
New York. First appeared on the stage in
New York at the Melodeon, under Frank
Rivers' management. He was then known as
" Young America." Is a good minstrel per-
former, and the best " stump speech maker "
on the stage.

DOUGHERTY, M. J.— Made his debut,
March n, 1854, at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Bill Dowton, in the
" Drunkard."

DOUGHERTY, MR.— An old member
of the Park Theatre, New York. Is at pres-
ent in the West.

DOUGLAS, DAVID— Born in England.
First appeared in Philadelphia at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. In New York he built a the-
atre on Crugar's Wharf, which was opened in
Dec, 175S. He married the widow of Lewis
Hallam. Retired from the stage in 1812.
Died in the Island of Jamaica.

DOUGLAS, T. B.--Born in Baltimore,
Md. Made his debut, April 17, 1851, as
Philip, in " Luke the Laborer," in Toledo,
Ohio.

DOUGLAS, WM. BUDD.— An actor of
repute in the South. Died in New Orleans,
Sept. 27, 1867.

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DOW, EMILY L.— Made her debut, Au

35 1854, as a vocalist at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia.

DOWLING, MR.— A good prompter
Was one of the early adventurers to California
Married Miss Edstrom.

DOWNIE, ALEX.— This clown, eques-
trian, and trampoline performer was born in
New York, April 9, 1806. Joined Turner's
Circus in 1820 as a clown. He once threw
eighty summersaults without stopping. He
was a very popular clown. He died at Porto
Rico, March 29, 1843. In 1838 he married
Miss Montgomery, an actress at the Bowery
Theatre.

DOWNIE, LOUISE.— Known profession-
ally as Louise, the Drummer Girl. Born in
1841, and is the daughter of Alex. Downie.

DOWTON, WM.— Born in Exeter, Eng.,
in 1765. Made his debut at Taunton, Eng.
First appeared in London, Oct. 10. 1793, at
Drury Lane Theatre, as Sheva, in " The
Jew." Made his American debut, June 21,
1836, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Falstaff. Appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 7,
1836, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Sir
Robert Bramble. Died in 1846.

DOYLE, MR.— Born in London, Eng.
Made his debut on the American stage, at the
Park Theatre, New York.

DRAKE, JULIA.— Daughter of Samuel
Drake. Was the first native-born actress that
electrified the Western country in 1815. This
was by her genius. Married Thomas Fos-
dick. About four years after his demise she
married Edmund Dean, and Julia and Helen
Dean were the issue of this marriage.

DRAKE, MR. AND MRS. ALEX.— Mr.
D. was a great favorite in the West, in his
father's company, in 1815. Had the misfor-
tune to be deaf. Married Miss Denny.

Mrs. Drake, whose maiden name was Denny,
was born in Albany, N. Y. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage in Cherry Valley, N. Y.,
as Amelia Wildenheim, with her father-in-
law's travelling company. In a short time she
was the " Star of the West." First appeared
in Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1821, as Juliana, in
the " Honeymoon," at the Chestnut Street
Theatre. First opened in New York, in 1S32,
at the Park Theatre. Retired from the stage
and married a Mr. Cutter, a member of the
Ohio Legislature.

DRAKE, SAMUEL.— Born in England
in 1772. Made his American debut in 1809,
at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston. Was

one of the most successful Western managers
ever known. Died in 1847.

DRAYTON, MR. AND MRS. HENRY.
— Mr. D. was born in Philadelphia, and grad-
uated as an Engineer in 1839 in Troy, N. Y.
Appeared in the principal lyric theatres of
France and Belgium in 1848. In 1S50 he ap-
peared at the St. James' Theatre, London, in
French opera. First appeared in English
opera at Drury Lane, in 1S52.

Mrs. Drayton's maiden name was Susanna
Lowe. Commenced as a prima donjia in
London, in 1S53, as Amina, in " La Somnam-
bula." Mr. and Mrs. Drayton have appeared
in this country with success.

DREW, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. D. was born in Dublin, Ireland, Sept.
3, 1827. Made his debut at the Richmond
Hill Theatre, New York. After travelling
through the West, he reappeared in New
York, in 1S45, at the Bowery, as Dr. O'Toole.
On July 27, 1850, he married Mrs. Mossop.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1852,
as Trapanti, in " She Would, and She Would
Not," at the Chestnut Street Theatre. On
Aug. 20, 1853, in conjunction with William
Wheatley, he became lessee of the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. In 1855 he went to
England. First appeared in San Francisco
in Dec, 1858. In 1S59 he was in Australia.
Returned to New York from England, Jan. 9,
1862, and appeared for the last time on the
stage, May 9, 1862. Died in Philadelphia,
May 2i, 1862.

Mrs. Drew was born in England, Jan. 10,
1818. Maiden name, Louisa Lane. Made
her debut at the Liverpool Theatre, as Agib,
in " Timour the Tartar." First appeared in
America, Sept. 26, 1827, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as the Duke of York,
to Booth's Richard ; first appeared in New
York March 3, 1S28, at the Bowery Theatre.
Appeared at the Park Theatre, June 3, 1828.
In 1838 she married Henry Hunt. In 1848 she
was married to Mr. Mossop, and on July 27,
1850, she married John Drew, in Albany, N.
Y. She has been lessee of the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, the past seven seasons.
Is without doubt the most wonderfully versa-
tile actress on the American stage.

DREW, MR. AND MRS. FRANK —
Mr. Drew was born in Dublin, Ireland, Oct.
9, 1831. Came to this country with his pa-
rents, in 1837. He made his debut on the
stage when only eight years of age, at the
Olympic Theatre, New York, as Tommy, in
the burlesque of " Mrs Normer." On Aug.
3, 1850, was married to Mrs. C. L. Stone, for-

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merly Miss Louisa Magness. He appeared
for the first time in Philadelphia at the Arch
Street Theatre, under the management of W.
Wheatley and J. Drew, Aug. 20, 1S53, as Pel-
ham Podge, in " The Widow's Victim," under
the assumed name of F. D. Nelson. Sailed
for England, and made his debut as a star,
July 8, 1863, at the Prince of Wales' Theatre,
Liverpool, in the " Irish Emigrant," and the
burlesque of " Mazeppa." Was then engaged
by Mrs. John Wood for a four weeks' star en-
gagement at the Olympic Theatre, New York,
and made his debut, Jan. 18, 1864, as Mazep-
pa, in the burlesque of that name. Is at pres-
ent in England.

Mrs. Drew was born in Bel Air, Md., April
9, 1831. Made her debut in 1842, at the
Front Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md., as
Duke of York, to Booth's Richard the Third.
In 1845 was married to C. L. Stone. Made
her debut in New York in 1S50, at the Chatham
Theatre, as Fanny Gribbles. Married Mr.
Drew in Albany, N. Y. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug. 20, 1853.

DREW, LOUISA D.— Daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. L. Stone. Was born in New
York, Sept. 24, 1846. Made her debut as the
Duke of York.

DONALDSON, WALTER A.— Born in
New York in 1832. Made his first appearance
on the stage in Mobile, Ala., in 1849, as one
of the Italian Conspirators, in " Venice Pre-
served." First appeared in New York, Sept.
17, i860, as Laertes, in "Hamlet." Served
as Captain during the rebellion of i86i-'2, and
was wounded at Gettysburg whilst under com-
mand of Gen. Meade.

DROUET, M'LLE.— Made her Ameri-
can debut, June n, 1852, at Niblo's Garden,
New York, as a member of a troupe of French
and Spanish dancers. First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, Nov. 15, 1852, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre.

DRUMMOND, MRS. MARY.— This
once popular actress died March 26, 1837,
aged 77 years.

DRUMMOND, W. C.-Born in London,
Eng. Made his American debut, in 1S10, at
the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md.,
in " Cinderella." On Sept. 4, 1822, he be-
came stage manager of the Walnut, Philadel-
phia. First appeared in New York, at the
Park Theatre, in 1825. Retired from the
stage in 1850, and afterwards taught dancing
in New Orleans.

DUBOIS, MR.— This gentleman was a
member of the Walnut Street Theatre Com-

pany, Philadelphia, during the season of 1859
-'60.

DUBOIS, MONS. M.— First appeared in
America, in March, 1796, at the John Street
Theatre, New York, as a dancer.

DUBREUL, SIG.— First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, in Italian Opera, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Oct. 6, 1848, as Belcore, in
" L'Elisir d'Amore."

DUFF, JOHN.— Born in Dublin, Ireland,
in 1787. Made his American debut, at Bos-
ton, in 1809. First appeared in Philadelphia,
July 15, 1812, at the Chestnut, in " Macbeth,"
and "Three Singles." First appeared in
New York, Jan. 14, 1814, at the Park Thea-
tre. Died in Philadelphia in April, 1831.

DUFF, MISS MARY.— Well known as
Mrs. A. A. Addams, Mrs. Joseph Gilbert, and
Mrs. J. G. Porter ; was born in Dublin, Ire-
land. Made her first appearance on any stage
Oct. 3, 1831, as Ernestine, in " The Somnam-
bulist," at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, for the benefit of her mother. Made her
debut in New York in Jan., 1832, at the Rich-
mond Hill Theatre, for her mother's benefit,
as Ernestine. In 1S34, she was united in mar-
riage to Mr. A. A. Addams, a young actor
of merit. The union between them was an
unhappy one, and they shortly after separated.
She then married Joseph Gilbert, and was a
second time divorced. She then married J.
G. Porter, with whom she lived till her death,
which occurred Aug. 1, 1852, at Memphis,
Tenn.

DUFF, MRS. MARY.— Maiden name
Marianna Dyke. Born in Dublin, Ireland.
Made her first appearance on any stage, in
her native place, as a dancer. In 1S10 she
crossed the Atlantic and arrived in Boston,
where she made her first appearance on the
American stage (and first appearance as an
actress), at the Boston Theatre, in Nov. of the
same year. She remained there for two years,
after which she went to Philadelphia, making
her debut Oct. 3, 181 2, in "The Castle Spec-
tre," at the Chestnut Street Theatre. In 1822
she visited New York for the first time, and
appeared at the Park Theatre, Sept. 5, as
Hermion, in the " Distressed Mother." Re-
turned to England in 182S, and made her first
appearance on the London stage March 3,
as Isabella, in "The Fatal Marriage," at the
Drury Lane Theatre. Mrs. Duff was sister
to Tom Moore's first wife. She married Duff,
with whom she lived very happily till his
death. After this she was married a second
time, to Mr. Seevir, a member of the New

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Orleans Bar, when she retired from the stage,
and joined the Methodist Church.

DUFF, THOMAS.— Bom in Boston,
Mass. Made his first appearance on any
stage, in 1849, at the Bowery Theatre, New
York. Retired from the stage in April, 1S59,
and entered into partnership with Mr. R.
Owens, in Quincy, 111., in the mercantile busi-
ness.

DUFFIELD, MRS.— Familiarly known
• as Kate Wemyss. Her right name is Catha-
rine Bertha Mahon. Born in Philadelphia,
Oct., 1821. Her father was Lieut. Thomas
Mahon, of the 16th Regiment of Infantry dur-
ing the war of 1812, and was remarkable for
his talents, his accomplishments, and his wit.
She made her debut, May 22, 1847, at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Pauline,
in the " Lady of Lyons," to the Claude Mel-
notte of James E. Murdoch, under the as-
sumed name of Kate Wemyss. Made her
first appearance in New York at the Bowery
Theatre, May 22, 1848, as Pauline. In 1852
she was the leading actress at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. She was shortly
after married to Capt. Duffield, of the Navy.
Has retired from the stage.

DUFFIELD, MRS.— Popularly known
throughout the South as a clever actress.
Died in Charleston, S. C, Nov. 1, 1854.

DUFFY, BERNARD.— A member of the
Dramatic profession. Died in St. Johns, N.
B., in Dec, 1858.

DUFFY, WILLIAM.— Born in Albany,
N. Y., in 1801. Made his first appearance on
any stage in 1822, at the Pearl Street Theatre,
Albany. One of the partners of Jones, Duffy
& Forrest, managers of the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, in 1830. Was also manager
of the first theatre in Buffalo, in 1834. On
the 10th of Feb., 1836, and while manager of
the Albany Theatre, he was fatally stabbed by
one of his actors— John Hamilton. On the
12th of March he died.

DULEY, JOHN HENRY.— This Ethio-
pian comedian was born in Philadelphia in
1835. Died in London, Eng., May 31, 1864.

DUNCAN, THOS. R— Died at Roches-
ter, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1865. Was connected
with the New York and New Orleans thea-
tres for several seasons.

DUNHAM, *%. S.— Made his debut, in
April, 1858, at Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati,
Ohio, as Hamlet.

DUNN,. JAMES COLGAN.— Born in
Boston in iS_^. Made his debut, in 1841, at

the Tremont Theatre in that city, as Henry
Bertram, in "Guy Mannering." First ap-
peared in New York, in 1843, at Mitchell's
Olympic, as Stanley, in "Richard III." As
a vocalist Mr. Dunn is a favorite.

DUNN, JOHN.— Familiarly called "That
Rascal Jack." Was born in Surrey, Eng.
Made his debut at Cobourg Theatre, London.
First appeared in America, in Oct., 1844, at
Niblo's Garden, New York, as Tom Tape, in
"Sketches in India." Opened in Philadel-
phia, May 1, 1846, as Charles, in the " Scape-
goat," at the Chestnut Street Theatre. Re-
turned from California and opened at White's
Varieties, Bowery, New York, in 1852. Is at
present in Australia.

DUNN, JOSEPH.— A young and clever
comedian, attached to the National Theatre,
New York, at one time. Died in the City
Hospital, New York, in May, 1851.

DUNLAP, WILLIAM— Born in Perth

Amboy, N. J., Feb. 19, 1766. Was the first
manager of the old Park Theatre, New York,
which he opened in 179S. In 1810 he wrote
a history of the American stage. From 1812
to 1816 he was Assistant Paymaster-General
to the New York Militia. Retired from the
stage, and died in New York, Sept. 28, 1S39.

DUNNING, ALICE.— Born in London,

Eng., July 29, 1S47. Made her first appear-
ance at the Grecian Theatre, London, Eng.
She soon after became a pupil of Sig. G.
Operti. First appeared at the Dramatic Col-
lege fete, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, as a
vocalist. Was brought to America by Wil-
liam Horace Lingard, a music hall vocalist,
in 186S, and appeared first Aug. n, 186S, at
the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, as Widow
White, in the farce of "Mr. and Mrs. Peter
White." She is reported to have been married
to William H. Lingard in England, June 20,
1866.

DUPREZ, CHARLES H.— This minstrel
manager was born in the State of Rhode Is-
land. For several years he has been a success-
ful travelling minstrel manager.

DURAND, ROSALIE.— Born in Phila-
delphia. Well known to the frequenters of
Mitchell's Olympic, New York, as Miss Sin-
gleton. Appeared at the Holliday Street The-
atre, Baltimore, in 1854. First appeared in
Philadelphia, June n, 1855, at the City Mu-
seum, as Arline, in the " Bohemian Girl."
In April, 1859, she sailed for California. Died
in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 8, 1866. Shortly
before her death she was married to F. Lys-
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DURANG, AUGUSTUS F.— Born in
Philadelphia, in 1S00. Made his debut when
a child at the Chestnut Street Theatre, appear-
ing as General Tom Thumb. Was taken by
Mr. T. Apthorpe Cooper to New York,
where he appeared at the Park Theatre, Dec.
10, i860. Quit the profession and became a
sailor ; soon after was lost at sea.

DURANG, CATHARINE.— Born in
Philadelphia. Was a celebrated vocalist at
the American Theatre in that city. Was mar-
ried to a Mr. Busselott, a French officer, who
afterwards became attached to the profession.

DURANG, CHARLOTTE.— Born in
Philadelphia in 1803. Made her debut, in
1810, as a dancer, at the Chestnut Street The-
atre, Philadelphia. Died in her native city
in 1S24.

DURANG, FERDINAND.— Born at
Hartford, Conn., in 1796. Made his first ap-
pearance on any stage, as a dancer, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Came
to New York in 1825, and became attached to
the Chatham Theatre. Seceded from the
Chatham, and became a member of the Bow-
ery, at which theatre he died in 1831.

DURANG, JOHN.— Born in Lancaster,
Pa., Jan. 6, 1768. Made his first appearance
on any stage in 1785, at the old South Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as a dancer, and gained
considerable notoriety. Died in Philadelphia,
March, 1822.

DURANG, MRS. F.— Maiden name Plane.
Was a member of the Bowery, Lafayette, and
Chatham Theatres, New York.

DURANG, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES.
— Mr. D. was born in Philadelphia, Dec. 4,
1794. Made her first appearance, as a dancer,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, in his native
city, in 1S03, appearing in " The Tale of Mys-
tery." This gentleman has occupied many
positions— that of actor, author, stage mana-
ger, prompter, ballet-master, and lastly he
opened a dancing academy in Philadelphia,
having retired from the stage. At present liv-
ing in retirement in Philadelphia. A short
time since he wrote a " History of the Phila-
delphia Stage."

Mrs. Durang, maiden name Mary White ;
born in London, Eng., in 1S02. Made her
debut, Sept. 18, 181 1, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Geraldine. First
appeared in New York, in 1821, at the An-
thony Street Theatre, as Widow Cheerly.
Retired from the stage.

DURET, MARIE.— Made her American
debut, March 18, 1850, at the Walnut Street

Theatre, Philadelphia, as Julia, in the
"Hunchback." Went to Australia -n 1856.
Is at present in England.

DURIE, MRS.— Maiden name Hanna.
Made her debut, at Baltimore, Md., in 1827.
First appeared in New York at the Park The-
atre, in minor parts.

DURIUSSEL, MONS.— Formerly a dan-
cer at Franconi's, in Paris. Made his debut
in New York, July 7, 1828, at the Lafayette
Theatre.

DURIVAGE, O. E— Born in Boston,
Mass. Made his debut, at the Warren Thea-
tre, Boston, in his own piece of "The Siamese
Twins." Left the stage and went to Mexico
in the Army. Reappeared on the stage after
the Mexican war.

DURRIVAGE, JOHN E.— Born in Bos-
ton in 1813. Made his first appearance on
any stage, at the Boston Hall, Boston, as
Thompson the First, in the- farce of " The
Thompsons." Made his first appearance in
Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 1835, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Gregory, in "The Two
Gregories." First appeared in New York in
1838, as Thompson the First, at the Park The-
atre. Retired from the stage and became Aide
to General Wool, in the United States Army.
Died at Memphis, Tenn., Feb., 1861.

DUTTON, ALICE.— This child pianist
was born in Illinois, Oct., 1851, and at nine
years of age commenced giving concerts.

DWYER, JOHN HAMBURY— Born
in Tipperary, Ireland. Made his, debut, March
1, 1802, at Drury Lane, London, Eng., as
Belcour, in the "West Indian." First ap-
peared in America, March 14, 1810, as Bel-
cour, at the Park Theatre, New York. After
a lapse of twelve years he appeared at the
National, Leonard and Church streets, New
York, May 30, 1839, as FalstafF. Died in
Albany, Dec. 15, 1843.

DYKE, MR.— Was a member of the Bos-
ton Theatre in 1819. While there he married^
Miss Brailsford, of the same theatre.

DYOTT, JOHN.— Born in England. Was
quite a favorite at the Theatre Royal, York.
Made his debut in America, Sept. 2, 1844, at
the Park Theatre, playing Iago to Anderson's
Othello. First appeared in Philadelphia,
March 19, 1850, as Claude Melnotte, at the
Walnut Street Theatre.

E.

EASTMAN, HELEN.— Born in Boston.
Made her debut, June 21, 1864, at the Athen-
aeum, Cleveland, Ohio, as Evadne.

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EATON, CHARLES HENRY— Born in
Boston, June 10, 1813. His first public ap-
pearance was at the Warren Theatre, Boston,
in Oct., 1833, as the Stranger, for the benefit
of Mr. Reuben Meer. His second appear-
ance was at the Tremont Theatre, as Richard
III., a few months after his debut. Made his
first appearance in Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1833,
, at the Arch Street Theatre, as Richard III.
Made his first appearance in New York, July
8, at the Park Theatre, as Richard. In 1S43,
he commenced an engagement at Pittsburgh,
Pa., on the second night of which he played
William Tell to a crowded house. Being ex-
hausted by the evening's exertions, he went to
his hotel about eleven o'clock, and retired to
his chamber. While an attendant was unlock-
ing his door, he reclined upon the balustrade
fronting it ; while in that position, he was
seized with a dizziness, consequent upon a
rush of blood to the head — a complaint to
which he was subject. He reeled backwards,
and was precipitated down the spiral stairs, the
distance of fifty feet, to the marble flags be-
low ! His skull and one arm were fractured ;
and, failing gradually, he died June 4, 1843,
after five days of intense suffering.

EATON, MISS.— Made her debut in 1837,
at the Franklin Theatre, New York, as Queen
Elizabeth, in " Richard III."

EBERLE, CHARLES— Born in Phila-
delphia. Made his debut, in 1822, at Frank-
fort, Ky., as Martin, in the " Maid and Mag-
pie." First appeared in New York, in 1S26, at
the Lafayette Theatre. Was burned to death,
in 1840, on the steamboat Lexington.

EBERLE, DAVID. — Born in Philadel-
phia, in 1S04. Made his debut, in 1823, at the
Tivoli Garden, Philadelphia, as Hans Mol-
kus, in "Of Age To-Morrow." First appeared
in New York, in 1826, at the Lafayette The-
atre, as Simon, in the "Rendezvous." Died
in Philadelphia, September 8, 1864.

EBERLE, MR. AND MRS HENRY.—
Born in Philadelphia. Made his first appear-
ance on any stage in 1823, in his native city, as
Rolla, in " Pizarro." First appeared in New
York, in 1827, at the Lafayette Theatre, as
Gregory, in the "Two Gregories." Died in
Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1842.

Mrs. Eberle made her debut, in Dec, 1840,
at the Front Street Theatre, Baltimore, as
Peggy, in " Raising the Wind."

EDDIE, EL NINO. — Son of Richard
Rivers. Born in New York, in 1855. Made
his debut, as a rope dancer, in 1S63, with

Chiarini's Circus, in Havana. Visited Eng-
land in 1866.

EDDY, EDWARD —Born in Troy, N. Y.
Made his first appearance on any stage at Al-
bany. In 1S42, he bent his steps southward,
and joined the company at the Front Street
Theatre, Baltimore, as second low comedian.
During the season of i847-'48, he was leading
man for Manager Pelby, of the National, Bos-
ton. It was while here that he really learned
his business. On March 13, 1851, he opened
at the Bowery Theatre, New York, as Riche-
lieu. Became Manager of the Metropolitan
Theatre, New York, in 1854. In 1856, he
managed successfully Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre, and in 1857 he took charge of the
Old Bowery. He then for a short period
managed the old Broadway Theatre. The last
performance in this structure took place April
12, 1859, and was for the benefit of Manager
Eddy. The pieces performed were " Antony
and Cleopatra" and " Fortune's Frolic." He
married Mary Mathews, who was born in
England. Made her debut at the Chatham
Theatre, New York. After her marriage, she
retired from the stage. Died in New Orleans,
in 1865.

EDMONDS, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.
J. — Mr. E. was born in Dublin, Ireland, and
came to America in 1855. Made his first
appearance on the stage in 1865, at the Eureka
Theatre, San Francisco, Cal., as Francis Os-
baldiston, in "Rob Roy." Returned to New
York from the Pacific Slope in 1867. Was
married to Mrs. T. D. Yeamans, Aug. 8,
1865.

Mrs. Edmonds was born in Lower Canada,
British Possessions. Came to New York
when a child with her parents. Made her
first appearance on the stage in 1852. Was
married to Thompson D. Yeamans in the
same year. He died July 18, 1855. In 1850
she went to California and left the stage for
some years. Came to New York with her
present husband — Mr. Edmonds— in 1867.
Appeared at the Olympic Theatre in " Humpty
Dumpty " in 1868,

EDMONDS, EMMA.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1854, in concert, at Mu-
sical Fund Hall.

EDRIAN, FANNY.— Right name, Fanny
Parks. Died in Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 10,
1867. She was daughter of very wealthy pa-
rents, whom she left for the love of the stage.

EDSON, CALVIN.—" The Living Skele-
ton." Born in Stafford, Conn., in 1789. His
former weight was 135 pounds, and he was five

Here is an interesting letter, referring to a question
piinted some months ago:

"S'orae time since I saw an inquiry about Mr. Eddy,
the tragedian. Did he ever play in the Chatham
Theatre? Yes, sir. I saw him play the 'Iron Mask'
and also the •Corsican Brothers' In the Chatham
Theatre. Pnrdy was tho manager, and ' Wake me up
when Kirby dies ' was the by- word of the patrons of
the pit. I am a survivor of the Mexican war, but,
wonder of wonders: I am not a pensioner, though I
applied, but was rejected. Even after this long time
poor Burton brings a smile to me when I think of him
as Toodles or Aminadab Sleek. Had you been fortu-
nate enough to see him and Ben Debar as the Tivo
Dromios you would never forget it. I smile, nay, I'll
tell the truth, I laugh, when I see In my mind again
De Bar as lalsfaff, aud chills yet come over me when
I recall lime. Po nisi as Lady Macbeth. But I'll close,
or you'll think me stage struck. Respectfully yours.

The Daij.es, Or. Wilson J. Jeffers.

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feet six inches in height. At the time of his
exhibition, he weighed but 5S pounds, and was
five feet three inches high. He attributed the
cause of his wasting away to his having slept
on the damp ground the night after the battle
of Plattsburgh, at which time he was serving in
the American army. His first appearance on
the American stage was at the old Chatham
Theatre, New York, in May, 1S30, as Jere-
miah Thin, in " Rochester." Made his debut
in Philadelphia, June 24, 1S30, as Jeremiah
Thin. He died in 1S33, weighing only 45
pounds.

EDWARDS, E. W.— Made his first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1S54, as
Red Marley, in " Lonely Man of the Ocean."

EDWARDS, HENRY.— Born in Bristol,
Eng., Sept. 3, 1824. Made his debut in Aus-
tralia, and appeared with G. V. Brooke with
success. Accompanied Lady Don from Aus-
tralia to California, and in 1867, he became
one of the managers of the Metropolitan The-
atre, San Francisco.

EDWIN, MR.— Born in London, Eng.
Made his debut, Nov. 19, 1836, at the Park
Theatre, New York. In 1S41, he was at Mitch-
ell's Olympic. Died in New York, in June,
1842. His first appearance on the stage was
in 1834, at the Surrey Theatre, London, Eng.

EDWIN, SOPHIE —Born in Australia.
Visited California at twelve years of age, in
1S50, and made her debut in the ballet at the
old Union Theatre, San Francisco, Cal., since
which time she has been connected with differ-
ent theatres there.

ELDRIDGE, LILLIE.— Born in Phila-
delphia, 1852. Made her debut, at five years
of age, at Barnum's Museum, New York.

ELDRIDGE, LOUISA. — Maiden name
Mortimer. Born in Philadelphia, in which
city she made her debut, at Peale's Museum,
in 1848. Married Mr. Eldridge in 1S51, and
retired from the stage for five years. Reap-
peared as Nancy Strap, in " Pleasant Neigh-
bor," at Barnum's old Museum, New York.

ELENA, SIGNORINA.— Made her de-
but, Jan. 31, 1S61, as Lucrezia Borgia, in
the Opera of that name at the Academy of
Music, New York.

ELLERTON, WILLIAM.— Born in Eng-
land. Made his debut in London, Eng., Dec.
27, 1S58, at the Lyceum Theatre, as Ulysses,
in "The Siege of Troy." Was married to
Lizzie Willmore Came to America with her
in 1867, and played in the South. Returned
to England early in 1S69.

ELLIOTT, JULIA.— Made her debut, as
a pupil of Mrs. Maeder, in 1858, at Cincinnati,
Ohio. First appeared in Philadelphia, May
22, i860, as Parthenia, at the Walnut Street
Theatre.

ELLIS, CLARA. — Born in England.
Made her debut at Drury Lane, London. First
appeared in New York, Sept. 2, 1844, as Des-
demona, in " Othello," at the Park Theatre.

ELLIS, HARVEY.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 10, 1850, as Octavian, in
the " Mountaineers," at the Arch Street The-
atre.

ELLIS, WILLIAM.— Made his debut, in
1S39, at Buffalo, N. Y., as Pizarro. First ap-
peared in New York at the Bowery Theatre.
Built the Detroit Theatre in conjunction with
Joseph Parker.

ELLIS, WILLIAM.— Born in America.
Was a well-known actor in Baltimore, Md.,
and a landscape painter of considerable merit.
Died of insanity at the Mount Hope Hospital,
near Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1S58.

ELSSLER, FANNY.— Born in Germany.
Made her debut when ten years of age. First
appeared in America, at the Park Theatre,
New York, in May, 1S40. First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 17, 1840, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. Returned to England in July,
1842. Took her farewell of the stage, June
21, 1851, at Kathergate Theatre, Vienna.

ELLSLER, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. E. is a well known actor and manager,
and has appeared in the principal cities with
considerable success. Has been manager
of the Academy of Music, Cleveland, Ohio,
for several seasons.

Mrs. Ellsler's maiden name was Euphe-
mia Murray. Born in Philadelphia in 1824.
Made her debut, April 23, 1828, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Tom
Thumb, in a piece of the same name. Made
her first appearance in New York at the
Chatham Theatre, as Pauline, in the " Lady
of Lyons." Was married to F. Myers, but is
now the wife of John Ellsler.

ELMORE, MR. AND MRS. MARCUS.
— From St. James' Theatre, London. Mr.
E. made his first appearance on the American
stage, June 2, 1856, at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, as Huon, in " Love," on which
occasion Miss Julia Oatley made her first
appearance on any stage, appearing as the
Countess.

Mrs. E. made her first appearance on the
American stage, Aug. 18, 1857, at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Floribel, in

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"Charity's Love." Both returned to London,
Eng.

ELMORE, MISS.— Made her first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, June 29, 1S50, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Mrs. Jenks, in
" The Irish Lion."

ELPHINSTONE, MISS.— Born in Lon-
don. Made her first appearance on the Amer-
ican stage, Aug. 26, 1834, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Juliet, in " Romeo
and Juliet." Returned to England in 1836.

ELSWORTHY, AGNES.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng. For seven years was a popular
amateur actress. Came to America with
James Anderson, in 1856, and appeared, Nov.
24, at Wallack's old Theatre, in " Clouds and
Sunshine."

ELTON, MISS.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Nov. 29, 1836, at the Coates' Street
Theatre, in the " Iron Chest."

EMERSON, WILLIAM.— This Ethio-
pian comedian was born in Belfast, Ireland,
July 4, 1846. Came to this country with his
parents in 1847. Joined Joe Sweeny's Min-
strels in 1857, as a halladist and jig dancer.
In St. Louis, Mo., in 1S68, he received a solid
gold medal valued at $175, for being the
champion song and dance performer.

EMERY, MISS— MRS. BURROUGHS.
— Born in London. Made her first appear-
ance on any stage, at the Surrey Theatre, Lon-
don, in 1827. First appeared on the Ameri-
can stage, Oct. 31, 1S27, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Belvidera, in
" Venice Preserved." First appeared in
New York at the Park Theatre. The Eng-
lish press pronounced her " the actress of the
day " For a while she drew crowded houses,
and her acting elicited the warmest encomiums
of the New York press. In a short time her
popularity began to wane, until finally she
could obtain no engagements at any of the
city theatres, and even the country theatres
found her no longer a paying card. Her ele-
gant home was taken from her, and her furni-
ture sold at auction, and she was obliged to
sell her valuable wardrobe, and then quit the
stage. She was so poor that she was obliged
to hire a garret room, in the house of a poor
family in Anthony street, and was frequently
found in Theatre Alley, back of the old Park
Theatre, begging a few shillings from the
actors. She at last took up her lodgings at
the Five Points — among the lowest dens of
prostitution to be found in this city — this was
in the year 1832. One day she had a quarrel
with a drunken neighbor, and shortly after-

wards, the woman with whom she quarrelled
securing the services of two other drunkards
and prostitutes, entered the yard, and com-
menced a brutal assault upon the actress while
she was sleeping. After having forced her
into the street, she staggered towards the mar-
ket house, and laid down and died. A cart
was soon procured, and she was carried off to
the Bellevue Hospital. Miss Emery was a
woman of unusual size — the largest woman
ever seen on the American stage.

EMERY, FRANCES A.— Made her de-
but, Dec. 19, 1846, at the Masonic Hall Mu-
seum, Philadelphia, as Pauline, in " Lady of
Lyons."

EMERY, SAMUEL A.— Born in Eng-
land. Made his debut in London, Eng.,
April 17, 1S43, at the Lyceum Theatre, as
Giles, in the " Miller's Maid." Made his
first appearance in America, March 30, 1863,
at Barnum's old Museum, New York, in
the drama of " The Shadow on the Wall."
Returned home the following September.

EMMET, JOSEPH K.— Born in St.
Louis, Mo., March 13, 1S41. Made his first
appearance in St. Louis with Jake Esher's
company at the Bowery Theatre, in 1866.
Came to New York in 1868, and opened
with Bryant's Minstrels in Dutch songs and
dances. Is one of the best impersonators of
Dutch characters on the stage.

EMMONS, LIZZIE.— Died in Winchen-
don, Mass., Aug. 25, 1S63. She had not been
in the profession for a long time.

ENGLISH, WM. B.— This once popular

Eastern manager, and the stepfather of Lucille
and Helen Western, died in Stratford, C. W.,
July 15, 1S64, aged 52 years.

ENTWISTLE, MR.— This low comedian,
from the Boston Theatre, made his debut in
New York, May 13, 1S04, as Tyke, in the
" School for Reform," and Crack, in the
" Turnpike Gate." He was afterwards at
Philadelphia, and in 1814 married Mrs. Ma-
son. Died in New Orleans, a suicide.

ERMINIE, M'LLE.— Made her Ameri-
can debut, Aug. 7, 1S57, at the Academy of
Music, New York.

ERNST, PHILLIP.— Born at Mentz,
Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Feb. 29, 1792.
Was the first to introduce the Bcehm flute in
in America. Died in Morrisania, N. Y., Aug.
5, 1868.

ERRANI, SIG. ACHILLE.— Made his
American debut, April n, i860, as Edgardo,
in " Lucia di Lammermoor," at Winter Gar-

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den, New York. Was married Oct. 24, i860,
to Miss McWalters.

ESCOTT, LUCY.— This lady was at one
time considered pretty good as a prima donna.
Site travelled with an English opera troupe in
iS58-'59 and '60. In 1S60 she visited Cali-
fornia and went thence to Australia.

ESMONDE, TERESA.— Made her debut,
June 16, 1853, as Clara Douglas, in " Money,"
at the Broadway Theatre, New York.

ESPINOSA, LEON— First appeared in
America, Dec. 16, 1S50, at the Broadway
Theatre, New York, in the ballet of "Le Dia-
ble a Quatre." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Jan. 6, 1S51, at the Walnut.

ESTELLE, MR.— Born in Philadelphia,
in which city he made his debut in 1S26, in the
" Comedy of Errors," at the Chestnut Street
Theatre. In 1S29 he fell from a window in
Richmond, Va., and was killed.

ESTHER, M'LLE— Born in Paris, in
1S16, and made her debut, July 7, 1S2S, as a
danseuse, at the Lafayette Theatre, New York.

ETHEL, AGNES. — Pupil of Matilda
Heron. Made her first appearance on the
stage, Oct- 10, 1868, at Jerome's private thea-
tre, New York, as Camille. She shortly after
went on a travelling tour with a dramatic com-
pany.

EVAIN, W. n.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, June 10, 1850, at the Chestnut, as
Clown, in the pantomime of " Romance and
Burlesque."

EVARD, MR.— Made his debut in 1S42,
at Mitchell's Olympic, New York. Opened
the Dramatic Museum, San Francisco, Cal.,
with Mr. Robinson, July 4, 1850.

EVANS, GEO. F.— Was connected with
the Western theatres. While walking down
Genesee street, Utica, N. Y., one day, he was
instantly killed by a ladder falling upon him.

EVANS, J. H.— Died in Pithole, Pa ,
Dec. 6, 1865, while a member of Murphy's
Dramatic Company.

EYTINGE, ROSE.— Born in Philadel-
phia, Pa., Sept., 1S35. Is a member of the
well known Eytinge family of that city, and
sister of Samuel D. Eytinge, who married
Theodore Moss's sister. Made her first
appearance as an amateur in 1852 in Brook-
lyn. She then went West, playing with
Hough's travelling company. The following
year was at the Green Street Theatre, Albany,
N. Y., under the management of David
Barnes and Smith. First appeared in New
York at Laura Keene's Varieties (now Olym-

pic) in 1862, and played two weeks. Was
leading lady at Wallack's Theatre, season of
iS68-'6a.

EYTINGE, SAMUEL D.— Born in Phila-
delphia, and made his debut, Sept. 2, 1S49, at
Mitchell's Olympic, New York. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1852, at the
Chestnut, as Don Octavian. Married Emily
Keely, Jan. 17, 1855. Died in Washington,
D. C, March 24, 1S59.

F.

FABBRI, MAD. INEZ.— First appeared
on the American stage, April 12, i860, at the
Winter Garden, New York, as Violetta, in
" Traviata."

FAIR, MRS. WM. D.— Made her debut
in March, 1863, in San Francisco, Cal., at the
Metropolitan Theatre, as Lady Teazle.

FAIRCHILD, J. L.— Made his debut,
Dec. 20, 1826, at the Boston Theatre, as
Glenalvon, in '•' Douglas."

FAIRCHILD, MR.— This comedian died
at Sacramento, Cal., March 19, 1852.

FAIRCLOUGH, BOOTHROYD.— Born
in the West. Made his debut in 1850, at the
People's Theatre, St. Louis, under the as-
sumed name of Emmet. First appeared in
New York at Mrs. Brougham's Theatre. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1856, as
Iago, at the City Museum. Went to England
in 1868, and opened, Aug. 29, at the Lyceum
Theatre, London, as Hamlet, and made a most
favorable impression. At the close of the
year he returned to America.

FALCONER, EDMUND.— This actor
and dramatist was born in Ireland. He com-
menced his theatrical career in the Provinces
in 1837. His first drama of any pretension,
brought out in London, was a five act play
called " The Cagot, or Heart for Heart," pro-
duced at the Lyceum, under Mr. Charles Dil-
lon's management, in Nov., 1S56. This was
followed by " A Husband for an Hour" (Hay-
market, June 1, 1857), the comedy of " Ex-
tremes" (Lyceum, Aug. 26, 1S5S), the play of
" Francesca" (Lyceum, March 31, 1859), "The
Master Passion " (Princess', Nov. 2, 1859), the
comedy of " Woman, or Love against the
World " (Lyceum, Aug. 19, 1S61), and the
Irish drama, "Peep o' Day" (Lyceum, Nov.
9, 1861). This piece proved a remarkable suc-
cess, audits run extended to Dec, 1862. Mr.
Falconer then joined Mr. Chatterton as lessee
of Drury Lane, and here he produced " Bonnie
Dundee" (Feb. 23, 1S63), "Nature's Above
Art" (Sept. 12, 1S63), "Night and Morn"

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(Jan. 9, 1S64), and " Love's Ordeal, or the
Old and New Regime" (May 4, 1865). In
1S66 Mr. Falconer seceded from the manage-
ment of Drury Lane Theatre, and on the 19th
of Nov., 1S66, opened Her Majesty's Theatre
with a five-act Irish drama called " Oonah, or
the Lovers of Lisnamona." Made his Amer-
ican debut, April 29, 1867, at the Olym-
pic Theatre, New York, in his own drama
of" Night and Morning," and the farce of the
" O'Flahertys." He met with a very poor re-
ception.

FANNIN, JOSEPH T.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, March 12, 1S50, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Sol. Dotter, in " Mike
Martin."

FARREN, GEORGE PERCY.— Born in
Dublin, Ireland. First appeared in America
at the Bowery Theatre, New York. In 1833
he was driven from the stage by the Mc Kin-
ney riots. First opened in Philadelphia,
April 1, 1848, at the Arch Street Theatre, as
Col. Damas. Died in New York, in Aug.,
1S61.

FARREN, MRS. GEORGE P.— Maiden
name Mary Ann Russell. Made her first ap-
pearance on any stage when a child, at the
Chatham Garden, New York, July 5, 1824, as
the Page, in the farce of " The Purse." Made
her first appearance before a Philadelphia
audience Sept. 20, 1S47, as Marianna, in "The
Wife."

FARREN, MISS FANNY FITZ.—
Daughter of Mrs. G. P. Farren. Made her
first appearance in Philadelphia, April 11,
1859, as Constance, in "Love Chase," at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Made her debut in
New York, July 14, 1859, in " Love Chase," at
the Metropolitan Theatre, for the benefit of Mr.
DufEeld. Is the wife of Gaspard Maeder,
scenic artist.

FARREN, HENRY.— Son of Wm. Far-
ren. Made his debut in America, Aug. 21,
1854, at the Broadway Theatre, New York,
in the " Lady of Lyons," and " Lovers by
Proxy." First appeared in Philadelphia,
Aug. 2S, 1854, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
as Wildrake. Died in St. Louis, Jan. 8,
i860, aged 34 years.

FAULKNER, THOMAS.— Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland, in 1775. Made his debut, at the
Crow Street Theatre, Dublin, in 1799. First
appeared in America, 1817, at Charleston, S.
C. First appeared in New York at the
Chatham Theatre, and afterwards at the Bow-
ery. First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug.
29, 183 1, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as

Restive, in "Turn Out." Died in Philadel-
phia, March 6, 1847.

FASCIOTTI, SIGNORINA.— First ap-
peared iu Philadelphia, May 8, 1849, in con-
cert, at Musical Fund Hall.

FAWCETT, CHARLES.— Was born in
Licester, Eng., and performed at Hull, Eng.,
when quite a young man, under the manage-
ment of the late Charles Bass. He wrote
several successful plays, entitled " The Irish
Farmer," and " Cousin Sophy," played by
Barney Williams ; " The Irish American,"
played by John Drew ; " Roderick, the King
of the Goths," played at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, and " Napoleon the
Third." Died in Philadelphia, July 23, 1867.
He was the father of Owen S. Fawcett.

FAWCETT. MR.— Born in England.
Made his American debut, in 1795, at the
John Street Theatre, New York, as Mahomet,
in the play of that name.

FAWCETT, OWEN S.— Born in London,
Eng., Nov. 21, 1838. Made his first appear-
ance on any stage at Harrisburg, Pa., as
Delve, in the farce of the " Loan of a Lover,"
Nov. iS, 1853, under the management of J.
A. Keenan ; it was a travelling company.
Opened at the Charles Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md., under the same manager, in July,
1854. Has appeared in New York with suc-
cess at the Winter Garden Theatre and Thea-
tre Comique. Mr. Fawcett belongs to the best
and most genuine school of comedy — the school
of unforced gayety, animal spirits and buoyant
humor. Is a great favorite in Philadelphia,
where he has played first low comedy four
seasons.

FELLMAN, MONS.-Born in Paris.
Made his debut in America, July 7, 1828, at
the Laiayette Theatre, New York, as a dan-
cer.

FENELON, MONS. E.-=-Came to this
country with the Ravel Family as musical
director. Died in New York, Sept. 23, 1S63,
by the bursting of a blood vessel.

FENNEL, JAMES.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his debut under the assumed
name of Cambray, in Edinburgh, in 17S7.
First appeared in London, Oct. 12, same
year, as Othello, at the Covent Garden Thea-.
tre. First appeared in America, in Sept.,
1797, at Annapolis, Md. Made his debut in
New York as Zanga, in " Revenge." Re-
tired from the stage in 1814, and established
salt works near New London, Conn. Died
in Philadelphia, in extreme proverty, in June,
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FENNELL, JAMES, JR.— Made his
debut, Feb. 12, 1812, at the New Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Young Norval, in " Douglas."

FENNO, WM. AUGUSTUS.— Born in
Boston, Mass., March 1, 1814. Made his
debul in 1831, at the Bowery Theatre, New
York, as Snake, in the " School for Scandal."
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 5, 1848,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Romeo. Visited
California in 1850. Went to England in
March, 1S64, as lecturer for a panorama.

FERGUSON, ANNA E.— Made her de-
but, Jan. 4, 185S, at the Boston Museum, as
Constance, in " Love Chase."

FERON, MAD— Born in London, Eng.,
in 1793, and when only a child, was brought
out at Vauxhall, London. First appeared in
America in 1S2S, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Floretta, in the "Cabinet." First
appeared in Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 1S28. Died
in London, Eng., in May, 1853. Her maiden
name was Miss Fearon. She married Mr.
Glassop, went to Italy, and in six years re-
turned to England as Mad. Feron.

FERRUSAC, LA COMTESSEDE.—
Born in New York; the daughter of the mil-
lionaire, Thorne. Was " cut off" by her rela-
tives for marrying, and she made her debut,
June 14, 1859, as Elvira, in " I Puritani," at
the Academy of Music, New York, but met
with a poor reception.

FERRERS, MR.— Born in Edinburgh,
Scotland. Was awell-known prompter. Died
in New York in 1841.

FERRI, SIG.— Made Ws debut in America,
Oct. 19, 1859, at the Academy of Music, New
York, in the opera of " Ernani."

FEST, J. — First appeared in Philadelphia,
Dec. 6, 1845, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Claude Melnotte.

FIDDES, JOSEPHINE.— Born in Eng-
land. Made her debut in London, May 16,
1S64, at Astley's Theatre, as Rose, in " Spy
of the Republic." Came to America under
engagement to Clifton W. Tayleure, for the
Grand Opera House, New York, where she
opened, March 31, 1S69, as Miranda, in "The
Tempest," but having failed in the part, was
permitted to withdraw after the third week.
She is the wife of Dominick Murray.

FIELD, J. R.— Born in Dublin, Ireland.
Made his debut at the Crow Street Theatre,
Dublin. First appeared in America in 1S38,
at the Front Street Theatre, Baltimore. First
appeared in Philadelphia, April 26, 1839, at

the Wahiut Street Theatre, as Sir Giles Over-
reach, Died in 1S42.

FIELD, JOSEPH M.— Born in England,
and came to this country at a very early age.
He married Miss Eliza Riddle in 1S36. Made
his first appearance in Philadelphia, Sept. 7,
1843, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as
Charles Austencourt, in " Man and Wife."
He was author, actor, editor and manager.
In 1S52 he was manager of Field's Varieties,
St. Louis, Mo. Died in Mobile, Jan. 28,
1856.

FIELDING, MR. — Born in England.
Made his American debut in 1825, at Boston,
as Charles Surface.

FILOMENA, SENORITA JOSEFINA.
— This pianist was born in Valparaiso, Chili,
Sept. 14, 1853. Made a professional tour in
Peru in 1S66. Appeared in New Orleans,
La., Feb., 186S.

FINN, FRANK S— Son of H. J. Finn.
Made his first appearance on the stage in July,
1857, in Boston, as Simpson, in " London
Assurance."

FINN, GEORGE H.— Born in Newport,
R. I. Made his debut, Aug. 5, 1850, at the
Boston Museum, as the servant, in " Speed
the Plough." Died in Boston, in Oct., 1854.

FINN, MR. AND MRS. HENRY J.—
Born at Cape Breton, Sidney, in 1785. Was
brought to this country when a child, and sent
to school at Hackensack, N. J., from thence
to Princeton, N. J., College. Was property
boy's assistant at the Park Theatre. At the
death of his father he visited Europe. Made
his debut in London, at the Haymarket Thea-
tre. Revisited America, and opened, Jan. 16,
1818, at the Park Theatre, as Shylock. In
1S20 he was associate editor of the Savannah
Georgian. Went to England in 1821, but re-
turned to America and appeared, Oct. 22,
1822, at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston,
as Richard. First appeared in Philadelphia,
March 9, 1S1S, as Hamlet. His last appear-
ance on the stage was Jan. 8, 1S40, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Mons. Jaques. Mr. Finn's fate is well known :
he was lost on the steamer Lexington, which
was burnt on Long Island Sound, Jan. 10,
1840, almost in sight of his own home at
Newport. His wife was Miss Elizabeth Pow-
ell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Powell, long
and favorably known to all play-goers of Bos-
ton.

FINN, H. W.— Made his debut in Jan.,
1850, at Providence, R. I. Soon after ap-
peared at the Howard Athenaeum, Eoston.

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FISHER, AMELIA.— Bom in London.
First appeared on the American stage, Sept.
11, 1S27, at the Bowery Theatre, New York,
as Cecily Homespun. First appeared in
Philadelphia in 1829, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre. Retired from the stage, and opened a
dancing academy in Boston.

FISHER, CHARLES.— Born in London,
Jan. 1816. Made his first appearance in Lon-
don in 1S44, at the Princess' Theatre. First
appeared in America, Aug. 23, 1852, at Bur-
ton's Chambers Street Theatre, New York, in
"The Gardener's Wife." On the 19th of
May, 1858, he revisited his native country for a
short time. Has been connected with Wal-
lack's Theatre for some time, where he is a
great favorite.

FISHER, CHARLES J. B.— Born in
1804. Died in Mobile, Jan. 20, 1S59, of pneu-
monia, after a protracted illness. He left a
widow — one, too, of a highly talented family —
a daughter of the renowned comedian, Jef-
ferson.

FISHER, JOHN.— Born in Brighton,
England. First appeared in America, Sept.

11, 1827, as Zekiel Homespun, in " Heir at
Law," at the Bowery Theatre, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia in April, 1829.
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Label, in "Am-
brose Gwinette." Died in New York, in 184S.

FISHER, JOHN R.— Died in Roches-
ter, N. Y., March 27, 1868, of consumption,
after an illness of several months duration.
He was recognized as an actor of far more than
ordinary ability, and his cordial manners se-
cured him hosts of friends wherever he went.
His last engagement was at Indianapolis.

FISHER, KATE.— Bom in Boston, Mass.,
April 16, 1840. Made her debut, Oct. 6, 1852,
at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre, New
York, as a danseuse. Shortly after this she
accompanied the Ravel Family to Havana,
and subsequently visited all the Southern and
Western cities, playing the equestrian drama
of " Mazeppa." Was married to Gaines
Clark.

FISHER, LITTLE CLARA. -Bom in
Mobile, Ala., in 1853. She is the daughter
of C. J. B. Fisher and Mrs. Chapman ; also
grandchild of Joseph Jefferson, and niece to
Joseph Jefferson, Jr. Appeared in the South
as a vocalist, with success. First appeared in
New York at the Olympic Theatre, in "A
Midsummer Night's Dream."

FISHER, MISS OCEANA.— Made her
first appearance on the stage, May 30, 1838,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,

as Clemantha, in " Ion," for the benefit of Mr.
E. N. Thayer in 1868.

FISHER, PALMER.— Born in England.
Made his debut at the Drury Lane Theatre,
London, as Young Rapid. First appeared in
America in 1S19, as Othello, at Lexington, Ky.
Made his New York debut at the old Chatham
Theatre Died in Boston, in 1S27. He was
the husband of the lady now known as Mrs.
E. N. Thayer, and father of Alexina Fisher.

FISHER, THOMAS ALEXANDER.—
Right name, Thomas Smith. First appeared
in Philadelphia, April 19, 1S47, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Gen. Howe, in " Our Flag
Nailed to the Mast." Is still living in Phila-
delphia.

FISKE, JAMES, JR.— This celebrated
financier and "proprietor" of Opera Bouffe, was
born at Pownal, Vt., April 1, 1835. At eighteen
years of age he was engaged peddling Yankee
notions, driving, we are informed, a regular
two-horse peddler's wagon through the New
England towns. He subsequently visited Bos-
ton, and entered the store of Jordan, Marsh &
Co., as a dry goods clerk. In 1863 he pur-
chased the old Stonington line of steamboats,
running from New York to Boston. In August,
186S, he was manager of the Bristol line of
steamers. In October, 1867, he was re-elected
director of the Erie Railroad Company. In
1S68 he bought Pike's Opera House, New
York, and late that season purchased from H.
L. Bateman his interest in Opera Bouffe.
Same year he erected a new theatre on Twenty-
fourth Street, near Fifth Avenue, called
Brougham's Theatre.

FITZGERALD, ALEXANDER.— This
actor was at one time a favorite at the Old
Broadway Theatre, New York. Went to
Australia in 185S, and afterwards to California.
Returned to New York, June 13, 1868.

FITZPATRICK, EMMA.— Born in Clif-
ton, Eng. Made her debut at Newcastle-
under-Tyne, as Lydia Languish. First ap-
peared in London, at Drury Lane Theatre.
First appeared on the American stage, Aug.
31, 1S52, as Letitia Hardy, at Niblo's Garden,
New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Jan. 3, 1853, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Letitia Hardy, in " Belle's Stratagem."

FITZWILLIAMS, EDWIN.— Son of
Mrs. Fitzwilliams. Was a well-known mus-
ical composer. Married E. Chaplin, a talented
actress. Died in England, Jan. 19, 1857.

FITZWILLIAMS, FANNY.— Born in
England in 1802, the daughter of Mr. Cope-
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as one of the Children in the " Stranger," and
the Boy, in " Pizarro," with her father's trav-
elling company. At 13 years of age she ap-
peared at the Dover Theatre, in the " Poor
Soldier." The following year she made her
bow in London, at the Haymarket, as the
Page, in the " Follies of the Day." She
married Mr. Fitzwilliams, Dec. 2, 1S22.
Made her American debut, in Oct., 1839, at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Peggy, in
the " Country Girl," and " Widow Wiggins."
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 4, same
year, at the Chestnut, as Peggy. Died in
London, Eng., Sept. n, 1S54.

FLEMING, MR. AND MRS. WM. M.
— Mr. F. was born in Danbury, Conn., in
1817. He came to this city when a lad, and
was engaged in the counting-room of the
Commercial A dvertiser. After a long novi-
tiate in the amateur clubs of the metropolis,
he made his first public appearance for the
benefit of Charlotte Cushman, at the Park
Theatre, in the character of Shylock. Ap-
peared in 183S, in Kingston, Jamaica, as Sir
Thomas Clifford, in "The Hunchback."
Made his second appearance in New York
as Col. Bruce, in "Nick of the Woods," at
the Bowery Theatre. First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 31, 1840, as Shylock, at
the Chestnut, for the benefit of E. L. Daven-
port. In Feb., 1852, he married Emily Chip-
pendale. On June 30, 1856, he opened Bur-
ton's old Theatre, Chambers street. He en-
tered the army as paymaster in i860, joined
Sherman, and made the great march to the sea
with that commander, and was brevetted Col-
onel in the regular army. Died in New York,
May 7, 1866, of heart disease.

Mrs. Fleming was a daughter of old Chip-
pendale. She made her debut Sept. 10, 1840,
as Baroness Beaupre, in " The Soldier of For-
tune," at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia. Died at Savannah, Ga., June 2, 1859.

FLETCHER, JOHN.— Born in London,
Eng , in the Bloody Tower, May 28, 1809.
Made his debut in the provincial towns. In
1831, he gained celebrity as the Venetian
Statue, at the Adelphi Theatre, London. First
appeared in America, Nov. 2S, 1831, at the
Tremont Theatre, Boston, in the Venetian
Statues. First appeared in New York, Dec.
13, 1S31, at the Bowery Theatre. Opened in
Philadelphia, Jan. 5, 1S32, at the Walnut
Street Theatre.

FLETCHER, MR.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut Oct. 13, 1856, at the
Arch Street Theatre, in " King John."

MRS. FLETCHER.— Maiden name Greer;

was a member of the Park Theatre, Ne^v York,
in 1826. Died in New York several years ago.
FLOOD, JOHN.— Died in Philadelphia,
March 2, 1S65, of consumption.

FLORENCE, MR. AND MRS. WM. J.
— Mr. F. was born in Albany, N. Y., July 26,
1831. Was a member of the Murdoch Dramatic
Association of this city. Made his debut at the
Richmond Hill Theatre, New York, Dec. 6,
1849, as Peter, in "The Stranger." At the close
of the season (four months) he went to NiKo's
Garden, under the management of Chippendale
& Brougham, making his first appearance May
8, 1S50. He next went to Providence, R. I.,
playing Macduff to Booth's Macbeth, and hav-
ing played a successful engagement, he returned
to New York, and opened at Brougham's Ly-
ceum, where he made his first appearance in
Irish characters. On the first day of January,
1853, he married Mrs. Littell, a danseuse
attached to Wallack's Theatre. June 8,
1853, they appeared at the National Theatre,
New York, as the Irish Boy and Yankee Gal.
On the 2d of April, 1S56, they sailed for Eng-
land, arriving on the 12th, at Liverpool. Made
their first appearance in Great Britain at Drury
Lane Theatre, London, and for fifty nights
performed to good houses. They afterwards
performed at the leading Theatres throughout
the United Kingdom. They arrived home
Aug. 17, 1856. Made their first appearance in
Philadelphia at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
July 25, 1S53.

Mrs. F. was formerly Mrs. Joseph Littell,
maiden name, Malvina Pray. Was married to
Joseph Littell, from whom she was divorced,
and married to Mr. Florence in New York,
Jan. 1, 1853. She is a sister to Mrs. Barney
Williams.

FLOYD, WILLIAM RODOLPH.— Born
in New York, Sept. 7, 1832. Made his first
appearance on the stage, Nov. 2, 1852, at
White's Varieties, Bowery, New York, as the
Corporal, in the " Child of the Regiment."
First appeared as a member of the stock com-
pany of Wallack's Theatre, Oct. 18, 1S5S, as
Herbert Manifest, in " Marriage and Lottery."
Remained with Wallack's company eight years.
He then went South, and became manager of
the Varieties Theatre, New Orleans, where he
is at present. Introduced Dan Bryant to the
dramatic stage in Irish comedy.

FLYNN, GEORGE H.— Died in Boston,
Mass., Oct. 10, 1S54.

FLYNN, MISS.— Was attached to the
Park Theatre, New York. Is still connected
with the New York theatres.

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FL.YNN, MR. AND MRS. THOMAS.
— Mr. F. was born in Sheffield, Eng., in 179S.
His first appearance on the London stage was
in 1826, at the Surrey Theatre. Made his de-
but on the American stage in 1S27, at the Fed-
eral Street Theatre, Boston, as Capt. Absolute,
in "The Rivals." In 1828 he was united in
marriage to Miss Twybell. He first appeared
in New York at the Old Chatham, as Dick
Dowlas, in " Heir at Law." Was stage man-
ager of the Bowery Theatre, New York, for
some time. Mr. Flynn was one of the most
intimate friends of the late lamented Booth.
Was stage manager at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, for some time. Died
of cholera, New York, June 23, 1849. Mr.
Flynn brought Mr. Mitchell to this country,
and also introduced Billy Williams, " of the
Veils," and J. S. Brown, the original Robert
Macaire, to the American public. He was
successful as actor and manager ; and, until he
embraced the jolly god, and " threw a pearl
away richer than all his tribe," his prospects
were most flattering, and he stood at the head
of his profession.

Mrs. Flynn:s maiden name was Twybell.
Born in Philadelphia, and appeared first on the
stage in 1S26, at the Lafayette Theatre, New
York. In 1S2S she was married to Mr. Flynn.
Her first appearance in Philadelphia, was on
the nth of Aug., 1S37, at tne Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Lady Macbeth. Died, and was
buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New York,
Oct., 1S51.

FOLLAND, MR. — Was drowned one
day's sail from Honolula, July 18, 1856 — his
birth-day — while agent for Lola Montez.

FOOTE, JOHN F.— Was connected with
the Park Theatre, New York, in 1822. At
present, in England ; possessed of wealth, be-
queathed by a brother.

FORBES, MR. AND MRS. W. G—
Mr. F. made his debut in New York, Aug.
10, 1835, at the Park Theatre, as St Pierre,
in "The Wife." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 2, 1835, at the Walnut, as Wil-
liam Tell. In 1S52 he was manager of the
Providence, R. I., Theatre. Died in Wil-
liamsburgh, L. I., April 14, 186S, aged sixty-
one years.

Fannie Marie Gee, afterwards Mrs. Forbes,
made her debut on the London stage in 1859,
at the Haymarket Theatre. Died in New
York, July 18, 1865.

FORD, JOHN T.— Mr. Ford was born
in Baltimore, Md., in 1829. Before he had
reached the age of 23 he was acting as busi-

ness manager for George Kunkel's Nightingale
Minstrels, and travelled all over the country
with that party. He then, in company with
Mr. Kunkel and Thomas Moxley, leased the
old Richmond, Va., Theatre, and the Holliday
Street Theatre, Baltimore. Mr. Kunkel man-
aged the Richmond establishment, and Mr.
Ford took charge in Baltimore. For twelve
consecutive years Mr. Ford has managed the
Holliday, and is still in possession. Where is
there another who can say as much? At (he
close of the season of 1857 he withdrew from
the Richmond Theatre, and Mr. Kunkel car-
ried it on by himself. The next year he was
elected President of the City Council of Balti-
more, and by force of circumstances was acting
Mayor of the city for two years, and filled the
office with marked ability. He was also elected
City Director, for one term, of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad ; also a Commissioner of
the McDonough Fund on the part of the city.
Was manager of the Washington Theatre
whe-e President Lincoln was assassinated.
Shortly after the assassination, Mr. Ford was
arrested on suspicion of complicity in the af-
fair, and after undergoing imprisonment for
forty days in Carrol prison, was released by
the Government, there not being the slightest
proof against his loyalty.

FORIOSE, THE SISTERS. — These
tight-rope performers made their debut in
America, Oct. 13, 1829, at the Park Theatre,

New York.

FORMES, CARL— Born in Muchlen-
heim, on the Rhine, Aug. 7, 1S18, and made
his debut, Jan. 6, 1842, as Sarastros, in the
opera of " Die Zauberfloete," at Cologne. In
1849 he formed a German Opera Troupe at
Drury Lane, London, Eng. In 1857 he came
to America, and made his bow, Nov. 30, at
the Academy, New York, as Bertram, in
" Robert Le Diable." First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1858, at the Academy,
in " Martha."

FORNASARI, SIG.— Made his American
debut in Italian Opera, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, Jan. 29, 1833, as Ernes-
tine, in " II Pirata."

FORREST, EDWIN.— This greatest of
living tragedians and exponents of Shaks-
peare, was born in Monroe street, Philadel-
phia, March 9, 1806. His father was a Scotch-
man, and his mother an American, both strong
adherents to the Scotch Presbyterian Church.
Forrest's father was the runner for the old
United States Bank, and died in its service.
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netta, Caroline, William, Edwin and Edgar.
Lyman was a tanner and currier — his shop
being in Second street, near Callowhill. It
was in this shop that Edwin Forrest gave his
first recitation, on a stone table (used by his
brother for dressing leather), for the amuse-
ment of the workmen. At ten years of age he
was taken from school and placed in the Ger-
man importing house of Messrs. Baker &
Sons, in Race street, below Third. He was a
clerk in the store of Fife, ship chandler, on the
wharf. Young Forrest gave so much more of
his attention to play-acting than he did to his
'• boss' " interest, that Mr. Baker would often
remark : " Edwin, this theatrical infatuation
will be your ruin " He remained with
Messrs. Baker & Sons but for a short time,
as we soon find him on the boards of the Old
South Street Theatre. He next joined a
Thespian Society in Chestnut street, below
Fifth, where he became the " star " of the
evening. In 1817 he appeared at the Apollo
Theatre, situated at the corner of South and
Apollo streets, a few doors above Fourth street,
as Lady Anne, in "Douglas." His costume
on this occasion consisted of thick, heavy
shoes, coarse woollen stockings, and a short
white dress, which reached to his knees only,
with a red scarf around his head ! His next
appearance was at the Tivoli Gardens, in
Market street, above Thirteenth, as Young
Norval. This was in the summer of 1820.
Mr. Forrest's first appearance on a regular
stage was as Young Norval, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1820.
The cool reception accorded him on this occa-
sion did not discourage him in the least ; on
the contrary, he continued studying harder and
harder, resolving to adopt th3 stage as his pro-
fession. On the 6th of Jan., 1821, he took his
first benefit, appearing as Octavian, in " The
Mountaineers.'' Mr. F. then wended his steps
westward, and made his first appearance at
Cincinnati, Ohio, in the Fall of 1822 (the thea-
tre being under the management of Collins and
Jones), as Malfort, in " The Soldier's Daugh-
ter." During his engagement there, he played
Richard, and the editor of a newspaper was
called a madman for prophesying his future
greatness. In Louisville Mr. Forrest played
Othello and several other characters, for the
first time, with scarcely any knowledge of the
text. Strange as it may seem now, at this
time Mr. Forrest's taste was decidedly for low
comedy, and he played Blaise and Lubin with
much success. While in Louisville he as-
sumed the character of a negro dandy ! He
suffered many privations, being obliged on one

occasion to swim over the Muskingum River,
the stream being very high, and his funds very
low. He boiled corn as hard as Pharaoh's
heart, to keep up life. This was in the wilds
of Kentucky. After playing in the different
cities out West, he joined a circus company as
tumbler and rider, at a salary of twelve dollars
per week, for a season of twelve months. It
has been doubted by some that Forrest ever
performed feats of agility in the circus ; but
there is no mistake about it. He performed
in the Old North Pearl Street Amphitheatre,
in Albany, for a wager (he was at the time
attached to the Pearl Street Theatre, under
the management of Gilfert), in a stilt vault-
ing act, for Bill Gates' benefit, eliciting
shouts of laughter and applause from those
present, who knew it was " Ned." The dress
he wore on that occasion was from the ward-
robe of the establishment. It consisted of an
enormous pair of Turkish trousers, breast-
plate and fly ; his feet were adorned with a
pair of sheepskin pumps (whoppers in size) —
the kind worn by a numerous train of auxilia-
ries, alias "supes." Few knew him, but
much fun was had at Ned's expense. He also
made a flying leap through a barrel of red fire,
for Charley Young's benefit, singeing his eye-
brows all off! He played for Mr. Wood-
hull's benefit, at the Old Park Theatre, be-
fore he played at Gilfert's Bowery Theatre,
Mr. Forrest's first appearance as a star was
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
July 5, 1826, as Othello. First appeared on
the London stage, Oct. 17, 1S36, at Drury
Lane Theatre, as Spartacus, in Dr. Bird's
tragedy of the "Gladiator." It was during
this visit he married Miss Catherine Sinclair.
When Mr. Forrest returned from England in
1S3S, he opened at the Park Theatre, New
York, and the receipts for the first three nights
were $4,200. In 1S45 he payed another visit
to England, and appeared at the Princess'
Theatre, London, as Macbeth. It was on this
occasion that he was hissed, which indignity
he ascribed to the intrigues of Macready. His
first appearance after his divorce, took place
at the Broadway Theatre, New York, Feb.
9, 1S52, as Damon. The engagement lasted
for sixty-one nights. On June 8, 1855, he
purchased a splendid brown stone mansion
on Broad street, Philadelphia, for which he
paid $33,000, and retired into private life.
When the season of iS6o-'6i opened, very
tempting offers were made Mr. Forrest to re-
appear once more on the stage and play a fare-
well engagement. He finally entered into an
arrangement with Mr. James M. Nixon, to

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perform one hundred nights (ihree nights each
week only), in the principal cities in the United
States, Mr. Forrest to receive a clear half of
the nightly gross receipts. He opened Sept.
17, 1S60, at Niblo's Garden, as Hamlet. Made
his debut in San Francisco, Cal., May 14, 1866,
as Richelieu, at the Opera House.

FORREST, W. S— Commenced his ca-
reer in Utica, N. Y., with W. H. Williams,
in 1826, and played afterwards in Buffalo,
Rochester, Detroit, Cleveland, and all through
the West, and became popular as a first low
comedian. In 1S33, in conjunction with Ca-
bell and Muzzy, he was managing the Colum-
bia Street Theatre, Cincinnati. He was asso-
ciated in management with Mr Edwin Dean,
the father of Julia Dean, for several years in
Canada and Rochester, and other towns in the
western portion of New York. His last en-
gagement was at the St. Paul Opera House.
Minnesota. An attack of paralysis compelled
him to return to his home in Brooklyn, N. Y.,
where he died, Dec. 23, 186S, aged 62 years.

FORRESTER, MR. AND MRS. N. C.
— Mr. F. made his first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Jan. n, 1S4S, as Oliver Gulot, in the
farce of" Mischief- Making."

Mrs. F. made her debut, Dec. 7, 1850, in
the " Rough Diamond," at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia.

FOULKROD, EMILY VIRGINIA.—
Born in Philadelphia. Made her debut, as a
danseuse, at Charleston, S. C, in 1852. In
Dec, 1S57, was married to Henry M. Knight,
and retired from the stage.

FOSTER, CHARLES J.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, April 15, 1S46, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Wilfride, in the ballet of
"Griselle." Was born in London, Eng., in
1827. Died in St. Louis, July 3, 1S64.

FOSTER, JOHN.— This circus clown was
born in Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 13, 1S30,
and first entered the circus business in 1846,
with Robinson & Eldred's Southern Circus.

FOSTER, MRS. ELIZA FRANCES.—
Maiden name, Bennett. Was born in Pitts-
burgh, Jan. 29, 1829. Made her debut in
June, 1835, as Palmyra, in " Mahomet," at
Pittsburgh, Pa. First appeared in New York,
at the Bowery Theatre, as Donna Isabella, in
" The Wonder."

FOSTER, STEPHEN C— Born in Pitts-
burgh, Pa., July 4, 1826. Died in New York,
Jan. 15, 1S64. Composed many beautiful bal-
lads.

FOSTER, WM. MILES.— Born in Nor-
folk, Va., De 1, 181 1. Made his debut as

Young Norval, at the Louisville, Ky., Theatre,
under the management of N. M. Ludlow.
First appeared in New York at the Franklin
Theatre, as Unca, in the "Last of the Mohi-
cans."

FOX, CHARLES.— This Ethiopian come-
dian was born in Brooklyn, L. I., Nov. 15,
1S28, and first appeared in public in in 1S4S,
as a violinist, in an amateur minstrel band, at
Stapleton, S. I. Travelled all over the coun-
try, and died in New York, Dec. 26, 1864.

FOX, CHARLES KEMBLE.— This low

comedian was born in Boston, Aug. 15, 1833.
At six years of age he played the Child, in the
" Carpenter of Rouen," at the old Eagle Thea-
tre, Boston. Married Mary Hewins, who
separated from him. On March 4, 1854, he
married Kate Denm, who also left him.

FOX, G. L. — Born in Boston, Mass., in
1825. Made his first appearance on any stage
in 1S30, at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, as
one of the Children in " The Hunter of the
Alps," for the benefit of Mr. Charles Kean.
In 1S50 he made his first appearance in New
York, in "The Demon of the Desert," at the
National Theatre. When the call for three
months volunteers was made by the President,
Mr. Fox left for the busy world of war, as
Lieutenant in the gallant New York Eighth
Regiment. During the celebrated Bull Run
battle, the Eighth took part in the engage-
ment. On the 26th of July, 1861, Mr. Fox re-
turned from the seat of war, and on the 27th
he appeared at the New Bowery Theatre. He
shortly after became manager of the Old Bow-
ery Theatre, where he remained some time.
Became stage manager of the Olympic, New
York, at the commencement of the season of
i867-'6S, and made quite a hit with the pan-
tomime of " Humpty Dumpty." His wife
died in Connecticut, in 1S6S, and in three weeks
he was married to Miss Temple, in New York.

FOX, JAMES A.— Bom in Boston, Mass.,
in 1S27. Made his debut in 1S33, in Boston,
as Cora's Child, in " Pizarro."

FOX, MR.— Made his debut in 1797, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
First appeared in New York in 1799, at the
John Street Theatre, in " False Shame."

FOX, MARY H— Maiden name, Mary
Hewins. Born in Hartford, Conn., in 1842.
Made her debut at the Old Museum, Troy,
N. Y. First appeared in New York at Laura
Keene's Varieties. While travelling through
the Eastern country, she was married to C. K.
Fox, comedian, from whom she has since sep-
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enviable reputation, having written considera-
ble poetry of great merit, and dramatized a
number of pieces, all of which have been suc-
cessfully produced. Married in New York to
Mr. Burnham, and retired from the stage.

FRANCE, MRS.— Made her Philadelphia
debid, Aug. 29, 1853, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Mrs. Tucker, in " Wife for a
Day."

FRANCE, SHIRLEY HENRY.— Born
in London, Eng., March 30, 1839. Made his
debid as the Infant, in a tableau rendition of
Shakspeare's "Seven Ages." He commenced
his career as a call boy at Niblo's Garden,
New York, and was afterwards prompter for
Burton, at the Chambers Street Theatre. In
1861 he entered the Army of the Potomac.
Was married to Rachel A. Noah.

FRANCIS, MR. AND MRS. WM.—
Mr. F. was born in England. Made his
American debut in 1793, as a dancer, at An-
napolis, Md. First appeared in New York in
1796, at Rickett's Circus. Retired from the
stage, May 10, 1S26, at the Chestnut, Phila-
delphia, in which city he died in 1826, of the
gout.

Mrs. F. was born in London. Made her
American debid at Annapolis, in 1793. Opened
in New York with her husband. Died in
Philadelphia in 1834.

FRANCISQUY, MONS.— Born at Bor-
deaux, France. Made his American debid in
March, 1796, as a dancer, at the John Street
Theatre, New York.

FRANCK, C. HARRY.- Born in New
Castle county, near Wilmington, Del., May 15,
1844. Made his debid April 16, 1866, at the
Callowhill Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as the
Duke of Venice, in " Othello."

FRANCK, VICTORINE AND CELES-
TINE. — First appeared on the American
stage, Dec. 16, 1850, as dancers, at the Broad-
way Theatre, New York, in the ballet of" Le
Diable a Quatre." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 6, 1851, at the Walnut Street
Theatre.

FRARY, MRS.— Born in England. Made
her debut at the National Theatre, Boston,
under Pelby's management. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1S48, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Margaretta, in " Rule a
Wife and have a Wife."

FREDERICI. M'ME HIMMER.-Made
her American debut, Oct. 6, 1S64, in German
Opera, at the Front Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md., as Agathe, in " Der Freischutz."

FREDERICKS, MONS. — Made his
American debut, Nov. 24, 1S45, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as a dancer.

FREDERICKS, WM. S. — Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland. Made his debid as Romeo, at
the Hawkins Street Theatre, Dublin. First
appeared in London in 1835, as Laertes.
Opened in America in Sept., 1836 at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Virginius. Appeared
in Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1840, as Duke Aranza,
in the " Honeymoon," at the Walnut Street
Theatre. Retired from the stage in 1865.

FREEBERTHYSER, DORA.-Thislady
was in the ballet at the Varieties Theatre, St.
Louis, Mo. Died on Jan. 3, 1S67, by injuries
received from her clothes taking fire.

FREEMAN, ISABELLA.— Born in Bos-
ton. Made her debut as a pupil of ChaVlotte
Crampton, in readings, at the Meionaon,
Boston. Made her debut as an actress,
April 12, i860, at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston, as Juliet, in "Romeo and Juliet."
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 19, i860,
as Julia, in the " Hunchback," at the Walnut
Street Theatre.

FREER, JOHN CHARLES —Son of
Captain Freer, of the British Army, was born
in Malta. When quite young, Freer and
Wm. E. Burton took a trip to Coventry, and
made their debut together as Sir Charles
Cropland and Dr. Oilapod, in " The Poor
Gentleman." In 1S40 Freer came to Amer-
ica, and made his debid May 14, as Edgard
the Idiot, in the drama of that name, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Came
to New York, and appeared at the Park The-
atre, in the same year, as Richard the Third.
Shortly after he returned to England. Re-
turning here again with some friends, he
leased the Richmond Hill Theatre, New
York, and sunk all his capital. Then he
became stage manager of the Chatham Thea-
tre, New York, which position he filled very
ably for ten years. Returned to England,
where he died in Dec;, 1857, caused by wounds
inflicted by his own hands.

FRENCH OPERA TROUPE.— This
troupe, composed of M'lles Calve and Casina,
prima donnas, M'lles. Stephen, Coeuriot,
Maria, Richer, Eugenie and Caroline, Messrs.
Arnaud, Coeuriot, Garry, Douvry, Bernard,
Mantassia, Buchet, Droffary and Prevost,
made its debid in America, June 16, 1845, at
the Park Theatre, New York, in " Guillaume
Tell."

FREZZOLINI, M'LLE. ERMINE —
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at all the principal theatres, and finally, in
1853, made her debut before a Parisian audi-
ence. Made her debut in America, Sept. 7,
1857, at the Academy of Music, New York,
as Amina, in " La Somnambula."

FRIES, MRS. WULF.— Maiden name
Gann. Died in Boston, Mass., June 28,
'853-

FROST, MRS. J. C— Made her debut,
Nov. 5, I8s2, at the Boston Museum, as
Julia, in the " Hunchback." She is a pupil
of W. H. Smith.

FULLER, MR.— Bora in Dracut, Mass.
Made his debut, in March, 183S, at the Tre-
mont Theatre, Boston, as Michael, in the
"Adopted Child." This was his only appear-
ance. He was a member of the Massachusetts
Legislature from Lowell.

FULLERTON, RICHARD.— Was con-
nected with the Philadelphia theatres in 1801
—'02, but was so run down by the critics there
that he committed suicide, Jan. 29, 1S02, by
drowning himself.

FYFFE, CHARLES J —Bom in New
Orleans, Sept. 16, 1830. Made his debut, in
Oct., 1853, at the old Memphis Theatre, as
Lampedo, in the " Honeymoon." First ap-
peared in New York, at Wood's Broadway
Theatre, near Broome street, during the season
of 1867.

FYFFE, KITTY. — This comedienne was
married to John Lolow, the clown, August 21,
1865. Right name is Amanda Carter. Is a
pleasing little actress.

G.

GALE, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE.—
Mr. G. was born in Fulham, near London, in
1800. Was a midshipman in the navy, and
known as Lieut. Gale. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage as a pupil of Ducrow, at the
Cobourg Theatre, London, in 1818, as EI
Hyder. Made his debut on the American
stage in 1823, in New York, as Mazeppa. In
1833 he appeared at the Broadway Circus,
New York. Made his first appearance at the
Bowery Theatre in 1834. Gained considera-
ble notoriety by his representation of Mazeppa.
He returned to England, and shortly after-
wards went up in a balloon on horseback (in
1851) at Bologne, France. It is supposed that
he landed safely, but when discovered some
ten miles from where he ascended, he was
found with part of his clothes and all his valua-
bles gone, and no doubt he was murdered for

the property on his person, as he had articles
of great value about him.

Mrs. G. made her debut in Feb., 1831, at
Quebec, Canada, as Laura, in " Sweethearts
and Wives, with the Garrison Amateurs.
Made her debut in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 21,
1S32, as Myra, in ''Jocko." After her hus-
band's death she returned to England, and re-
tired from the stage. Revisited America with
her two daughters, who were burnt tc death at
the Continental Theatre, Philadelphia, Sept.
14, 1861, during the performance of Shake-
speare's " Tempest."

GALE, THE SISTERS.— Hannah, the
eldest, was born in Ireland, on Sept. 10,
1839. At an early age she practised danc-
ing with Madame Louise, at Drury Lane
Theatre. She taught her sister, Adeona,
the art of dancing, and travelled with her
through England, Ireland and Scotland, per-
forming in all the large cities. In the summer
of 1857 they were engaged as coryphees at the
Cremorne Gardens, London, where their graces
and personal attractions brought them to the
notice of Signor Ronzani, who attached them
to his company, and brought them to America
the latter part of August of the same year.
They made their first appearance in Sept., at
the Academy of Music, Philadelphia. They
returned to New York in company with Miss
Minnie Jackson (also of the Ronzani Troupe),
and accepted an engagement at Wallack's
Theatre. The three also danced together at
the Walnut Street Theatre, under Mrs. Bow-
ers' management ; at the Varieties Theatre,
New Orleans, under T. Placide and John
Owens' management. During the last year
Hannah and Adeona were at Pike's Opera
House, Cincinnati, and McVicker's Theatre,
Chicago, and only returned to Philadelphia on
the 7th of Sept. In May, 1861, Mrs. Gale re-
turned to London for her two youngest daugh-
ters, Ruth and Zelia, with whom she arrived in
August, with bright prospects for the future.
Adeona was born in Ireland, on the 5th of May,
1842. Ruth was born in England, on the 22d
of Feb., 1846. She was just from school, at her
first appearance on the stage. Zelia was born in
England, on the 10th of March, 1844. She was
an equestrienne and tight-rope performer by
profession, and was several years connected
with Mr. Moffat's Circus in London.

GALLAGHER, MR.— Made his debut at
the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md.,
as a call boy. First appeared in Philadelphia,
November 9, 1846, at Masonic Hall, as Ruy
Gomez.

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GALLETTI, ANNETTI.— This popular
danseuse was born in France, made her de-
but at Milan, in 1S5S. Visited America in
1859, and made her debut, May 23d, at Niblo's
Garden, New York ; first appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 22, same year, at the Arch Street
Theatre, with the Lucy Escott Opera Troupe.
Went to England July 10, 1869, in company
with Mons. Cardelli, her husband.

GALLOT, JOHN.— Born in England.
Made his debut at the Adelphi Theatre, Lon-
don ; first appeared in America in 1S30, at the
Park Theatre, New York. Returned to Eng-
land in 1S31. Died in June, 1852.

GALLOWAY, GEORGE.— Born in New
York in 1S34. His first appearance upon the
stage was in Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, in
1855, subsequently at the Old American Thea-
tre and Maguire's Opera House, San Fran-
cisco, California. His line of business during
his connection with the theatre was " singing
walking gent," and in his respective roles ac-
quired a good name and fame, similar to other
artists of the California school. In 1S5S he
joined his fortunes to the renowned Allegha-
nians, Vocalists, and Swiss Bell Ringers, as
te?wre and buffo singer, and made the great
tour round the world with this celebrated
troupe in the years i8s8-'59-'6o and '61, As a
serio-comic singer, Mr. Galloway is thought to
be excelled by none.

GALTON, BLANCHE.— Made her debut
in America Aug. 31, 1868, at Wood's Mu-
seum, New York.

GALTON, MRS. MARY PYNE.—
Made her American debut at Wood's Mu-
seum, New York, Aug. 31, 1868.

GALTON, SUSAN.— Born in England in
1849. Is a neice of Louisa Pyne. She re-
ceived early instruction in music from her
mother, Mrs. Mary Pyne Galton (sister of
Louisa Pyne) and studied two years in Paris
under Madame Ugaldi. Returning to London,
she received vocal instruction from Signor
Scirra. In December, 1S65, she made her
debut at her Majesty's Theatre, London, as
Amina, in " La Somnambula," and created
great excitement. After the close of a very
successful engagement, during which she sang,
"by command," with her company at Windsor
Palace, before Queen Victoria, she appeared
at the Royalty Theatre and at the Haymarket
in comic opera. She made a complete tour of
the principal cities of England, Ireland and
Scotland, being everywhere received with de-
light. She was engaged in England by Samuel
Colville, agent for George Wood, for this coun-

try, and opened at Wood's Museum, New York,
Aug. 31, 1868. She afterwards appeared in
Philadelphia with great success ; also at the
Boston Museum in July, 1869. In appear-
ance, Miss Galton is decidedly pretty, and ot
petite form.

GANN, J AMES.— Born in London. Made
his debut in America, in 1844, at the Park
Theatre, New York.

GANN, LOUISA M. A.— Born April 17,
1826.

GANNON, MARY.— This once popular
actress was of Irish parentage, and was bora
Oct. 8, 1829. Made her first appearance on
the stage when only three years of age, at the
old Richmond Hill Theatre, corner of Varick
and Charlton streets, this city, in " The Daugh-
ter of the Regiment." On May iS, 1835, ap-
peared at the Old Bowery Theatre, on the oc-
casion of the benefit of one of the company.
Made her debut in Philadelphia, jan. 18, 1838,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Lady Flen-
nap, in Garrick's farce of " Lilliput." Miss
Gannon was then known as the " Lilliputian
Wonder." The following year she made her
bow at the Park Theatre. In 1841 she played
an engagement at the American (afterwards
Barnum's) Museum, appearing in six characters
and executing a dance from " La Bayadere" in
the vaudeville of" The Actress of All Work."
She was then carded as " La petite Elssler."
Reappeared in Philadelphia, March 10, 1846,
at Masonic Hall, as Fairy of the Lake, in
"Kate Kearney." When the season of 1S48
commenced at the Olympic Theatre under Wil-
liam Mitchell, Miss Gannon was in the com-
pany. Here she remained for some time quite a
favorite with her audiences. When James Wal-
lack, Sen., commenced his fourth season at what
was formerly known as Brougham's Lyceum —
late Broadway Theatre— Mary Gannon joined
the company and was an acknowledged favorite
of the Wallackian audiences. On the 21st of
Sept., 1857, she again appeared in Philadelphia
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Katryn in
"Captain of the Watch." On the opening
night of Wallack's new theatre — Sept. 25, 1S61
—Miss Gannon was in the company, and con-
tinued at that establishment up to her death.
While engaged at the Olympic she was married
to George Stevenson, a lawyer, who died in
1854. When the comedy of "Ours" was
re-produced at Wallack's, in January, 1868,
she appeared as Mary Nettley. She could
scarcely support herself through the effort, and
the curtain fell on that evening on her last ap-
pearance. She died in New York, after a long
and painful illness, Feb. 22. 1868. Her funeral

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took place on the 25th. The pall bearers were
George Holland, John Gilbert, A. W. Young,
Mark Smith, John Perley, J. H. Wilbour, Mr.
Maeder and Mr. Larrason. She was interred
in Greenwood.

GARBANATI, MR.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Sept. 9, 1850, as McLaughlin, in
" Presumptive Evidence," at the Arch Street
Theatre.

GARCIA, SIG.— Born in Seville in 1778.
Was the first Spanish musician that appeared
in Paris (in 1809). Appeared in England in
18 1 7. Visited America and made his debut
Nov. 29, 1825, at the Park Theatre, New York,
in the " Barber of Seville." Pied in 1836.

GARDIE, MAD.— Born in St. Domingo,
W. I. Made her debut in 1794, at the John
Street Theatre, New York, in pantomime.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1794, at
the old Southwark Theatre. Was murdered
in bed in 1798, in New York, by her husband.

GARNER, MR.— Appeared at the Park
Theatre, New York, as a tenor singer in 1S1S.
Last appeared in New York, in 182S, at the
Lafayette Theatre. Died in Baltimore in 1S43.

GARRISON, GEORGE W.— Right name
George W. Chandler. Is a clever walking-
gentleman. In July, 1867, he was arrested
and charged with abandonment of his wife,
and marrying Georgiana Telbin. Mr. Garri-
son stated that he was divorced from his first
wife in June, 1S67, and married Miss Telbin,
July, n, 1S67.

GARSON, T. E.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut., May 10, 183S, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Bill Downey, in the
" Unfinished Gentleman."

GARVEY, MISS.— First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, Oct. 17, 1849, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Clementine, in " Robert Macaire."

GASPARONI, SIG.— Made his debut in
Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1856, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Profetto, in the Opera of
" Linda di Chamounix."

GASSIER, MONS. AND MAD. LOUIS.
— Mons. G. made his debut in London, Eng.,
April 16, 1855, at Drury Lane Theatre, as the
Count in " Somnambula." First appeared in
America in 1858 Pepita Gassier made her
debut in Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1S55, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Elvira, in " I Puri-
tani." Went to England, and appeared, April
16, 1855, at Drury Lane Theatre, as Amina.
She shortly after went to Paris, where she
gained considerable notoriety. Madam Gassier
is one of the best personators of Lucia that we

have seen on the American stage. As a vocal-
ist she ranks very high ; she is, in truth, a
thorough, artist in education and feeling. Her
delineation of the character of Lucia is a studied
and finished performance, and won repeated
marks of approbation, especially the last act,
which is a great vocal dramatic success. Her
voice is a pure soprano, and its brilliant tri-
umphs of rendition during her share of the
casts for " Lucia," " La Somnambula," " II
Barbier," etc., are such as to astonish the best
critics in Europe, the United States, or in Ha-
vana.

GATES, WILLIAM.— Bern in New York.
Made his debut at the Bowery Theatre, where
he became, as low comedian, the greatest fa-
vorite ever seen there. Died in New York, in
1843. In Feb., 1863, Frank Chanfrau was the
first to take the lead in a movement to remove
the remains of this once popular comedian from
a vault in Sullivan street, to the burial ground
of the American Dramatic Fund Association.
This was accomplished on Feb. 27th, wher.
he was buried as stated above. His skeleton
was found in a perfect state, with the hair still
adhering to the skull. Not a vestige of the
coffin remained.

GAZZANIGA, MAD.— Born at Voghera,
Sardinia. Her father, Xomasso Gazzaniga, a
lawyer, having suffered in fortune by the po-
litical troubles of 1821 and 1S33, determined to
avail himself of the decided inclination of his
daughter for the stage. Overcoming the preju-
dices of the family, he placed her under the
tuition of Alberto Mazzucato, the celebrated
professor of the Conoervatorie at Milan. Ma-
rietta made her debut at Venice, in 1S44, then
not twenty years of age. Her success equalled
the expectation of her friends, and in a few
months she took rank with the prima, donna
di Castello, and was engaged as prima donna
d'oblige at the Pergola of Florence. Here she
acquired such a reputation that she was offered
engagements at all the principal theatres in
Italy. From Florence she went to Milan, Na-
ples, Palermo, Venice, Turin, and Genoa. In
1849, Verdi wrote, expressly for her, " Luisa
Miller." In 1850, M'lle Gazzaniga was mar-
ried to the Marquis di Malispina, a historic
family in Sardinia. She made her first appear-
ance on the American stage Feb. 23, 1857, at
the Academy of Music, Philadelphia, as Leo-
nora, in " II Trovatore ; " made her debut in
New York, April 13, 1S57, at tne Academy of
Music, as Violetta, in " Traviata." Her voice
is a silvery, vibrating, and sympathetic sopra-
no of great compass, running with facility from
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sical parlance, from "fa basso, to re acuto ; "
it lacks flexibility, or, in other words, she has
" no agility," and consequently does not shine
in the florid or ornate style, more suited to the
concert-room than the stage. Her style is
chaste and classic, and in such roles as '" Saffo,"
" Luisa Miller," " Traviata," " Lucretia Bor-
gia," " Norma," etc., she creates the greatest
enthusiasm wherever she appears.

GAY, MR.— Born in England. Made his
debut in America, Dec. 26, 1831, at the Bow-
ery Theatre, New York, as Harlequin, in
" Mother Goose." First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, Jan. 22, 1832, as Giocomo, in a pan-
tomime called " Polichinello Vampire," at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Returned to Eng-
land in 1S33.

GEER, SETH.— Made his debut at the
Richmond Hill Theatre, New York. Retired
from the stage and took to the medical profes-
sion. Died at Chatham, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1866.

GENET, PAULINE.— Born in England
and came to this country in 1856. Made her
debut at Niblo's Garden, New York, as a
dauseuse. Died March 31, 1S56, from the ef-
fects of burns received at Niblo's, on March
19th.

GEORGE, AMELIA ANGELICA.—
Born in England, and when only six years of
age, sang at a concert in London. Made her
debut in America, Nov. 19, 1S27, at the Bowe-
ry Theatre, New York, as Letitia Hardy.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 10, 1828,
at the Chestnut, as Susannah, in the " Marriage
of Figaro."

GEORGE, JOSEPH H.— Born in Exe-
ter, N. H., and made his debut in 1851, as
Tyrrel, in " Richard the Third," at the Muse-
um, Boston.

GERLE, SIG. THEODOLINDA.-First
appearance in Philadelphia, July 28, 1847, at
the Walnut Street Theatre, as Magdalena in
the opera of " Linda di Chamounix."

GERMON, MISS EFFiE.— Was born in
Augusta, Geo., June 13, 1S45, and is the
daughter of G. C. Germon, who became popu-
lar by playing Uncle Tom in " Uncle Tom's
Cabin," at the Chatham Theatre, New York,
and in other cities. Made her first appearance
on the stage at the Holliday Street Theatre,
Baltimore, during the season i857-'58, as Sally
Scraggs in " Sketches in India." Was mar-
ried in Providence, R. I., in August, 1859, to
Carlo Patti, violinist, and brother of Adelina
Patti, but was divorced from him. She after-
wards married Nelse Seymour, the well-known
Ethiopian comedian, from whom she has since

separated. She was engaged at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, for the season of
i863~'64. When John Brougham opened the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, in the Spring of 1869,
Effie was one of the principal attractions. She
was also at Wailack's Theatre during the Sum-
mer season of 1869. She is one ol the most
pleasing actresses, in her line of business, on
the stage. As a soubrette she is very fascina-
ting.

GERMON, MR. AND MRS. GREENE
C. — Mr. G. was well known in the New Eng-
land and New York Theatres. Died. in Chi-
cago, 111., April 14, 1854.

Mrs. Germon's maiden name was Jane An-
drews. She was a grand-daughter of old Jo-
seph Jefferson. Made her debut Nov. 13, 1S50,
at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Gertrude in "Loan of a Lover." First ap-
peared in New York Oct. 18, 1858, at the old
Broadway Theatre, under E. Eddy's manage-
ment, as Mad. Deschapelles in "The Lady of
Lyons." Is still on the stage.

GERMON, JOHN.— This actor, while en-
gaged at the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md., in Oct., 1857, as a utility man, went
to Frisby's woods with C. Hale, a call boy of
the same theatre, to fight a duel, the cause be-
ing a dark-eyed maid, belonging to the " supes. "
They had taken their places and were ready
to fire, when the cry of " police" was raised,
and the party took to their heels, but the prin-
cipals and one of the seconds were captured
and held to bail to keep the peace. The pis-
tols had been loaded only with powder and
wadding by the seconds, so that only a terrible
fright could have resulted.

GHIONI, M'LLE.— Made her American
debut Nov. 15, 1S58, at the A'ademy, New
York, as Elvira in "Don Giovanni."

GIBBS, MRS.— Born in London, Eng.
Maiden name, Gradden. Made her debut, in
1814, at Dntry Lane Theatre, London, as Su-
sannah in the " Marriage of Figaro." First
appeared in America, in Jan., 1S37, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Cinderella. Opened
in Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1S37, as Cinderella,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

GIBBONS, MR.' AND MRS.— Made their
first appearance in Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1845,
as Gregory and Fanchette in the " Two Greg-
ories," at the Walnut.

GIBSON, MRS. L.— An actress well known
in the West. Died in Salt Lake City, Jan. 8,
1S66.

GIFFARD, MRS.— Born in York, Eng.
Made her American debut, Feb. 16, 1786, at

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the John Street Theatre, New York, in the
" West Indian."

GILBERT, GEORGE HENRY.— Born
at Stepney, Eng., in 1821. Made his debut
as a dancer at Her Majesty's Theatre, London.
Made his first appearance in America, Dec. 3,
1849, at Milwaukee, Wis., as Sandiein the bal-
let of " Perpetual Motion." Was stage man-
ager of the Broadway Theatre in iS65-'66.
Died in New York Dec. 12, 1866,

GILBERT, MR. AND MRS. JOHN
GIBBS. — Mr. G. was born in Boston in 1809,
and made his debut in that city, Nov. 28, 1S28,
as Jaffier in " Venice Preserved," at the Tre-
mont Theatre. First appeared in New York,
in June, 1839, at the Bowery Theatre, as Sir
Edward Mortimer in the " Iron Chest." In
May, 1847, he visited England, and appeared,
in June, at the Princess' Theatre, London, as
Sir Robert Bramble. Returned to the States,
and in 1848 was at the Park Theatre, when de-
stroyed by fire. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, March 3, 1851, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Master Walter. At present acting
manager at Wallack's Theatre, New York.

Mrs. Gilbert was born in Philadelphia, in
1806, and made her first appearance on the
stage at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, Mass.,
as Sophie in " Of Age To-morrow." First ap-
peared in New York, in 1 841, at the Bowery
Theatre. In May, 1847, sne visited England,
and made her debut on the London boards as
Mrs. Lillywhite in the farce of " Forty and
Fifty." Firstappeared in Philadelphia, March
3, 1851, at the old Chestnut, as Mrs. Lilly
white. Died in New York, April 27, 1866, and
was buried in Boston. In June, 1866, Mr.
Gilbert was married to Sarah H. Gavett, of
Boston.

GILFERT, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.—
Mr. G. was born in 1787 in Germany, and was
an eminent musician. He afterward became
the first manager of the Bowery Theatre, New
York. Died in New York, July 30, 1829.

Agnes Holman, afterward Mrs. Gilfert, was
born in England, 1793 ; made her first appear-
ance on any stage at the Haymarket Theatre,
London, Aug. 22, 181 1, as Belvidera, in " Ven-
ice Preserved ; " made her first appearance
on the American stage in 1812, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Lady Townley, in
" Provoked Husband ; " first appeared in Phil-
adelphia, in 1812, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Lady Townley. Died in Phila-
delphia, April 19, 1833. She was the first ac-
tress to command $200 a night salary in New
York, which she did in 1814. In 1815, she
married Charles Gilfert, a fine musician, and

first manager of the Bowery Theatre, whose
career terminated in his pecuniary ruin and
untimely death, in 1829. Soon after his death,
she left the stage and taught school, but was
forced to go on the stage again, and finally
made her last appearance, July 26, 1831, at the
Park Theatre, as Lady Constance, in " King
John." Mrs. Gilfert died in Philadelphia in
abject poverty, and was buried by subscription.
GILLESPIE, W. F.— Born in Albany, N.
Y., Dec. 7, 1830, and made his debut in Nov.,
1848, at the Museum, Albany, as Campillo, in
the " Honeymoon."

GIONI, J. M.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, March 11, 1854, as Rencelaw, in the
"Drunkard," at the Chestnut Street Theatre.
GIRARDOT, M'LLE.— Born in France.
Made her American debut, Dec. 8, 1S29, in
" Andromique," at New Orleans.

GIRDLESTONE, AMY. — Right name,
Emma Ames. This lady made her debut, May
ii, 1 868, at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Josephine, in " The Child of the
Regiment."

GIUBELEI, MR.— Born in London, Eng.,
1801. Made his debut in London, at the King's
Theatre. First appeared on the American
stage in Sept., 1839, at tne Park Theatre, New
York, as Dandini, in " Cinderella." Opened
in Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1839, at the Chestnut,
as Baron, in "Cinderella." Died in Naples,
in 1845.

GIUBELEI, MR.— Brother of the bass
singer. Was one of Maretzek's Italian Opera
Troupe, at the Astor Place Opera House, New
York. Died in New York, in 1851.

GIUBELEI, MAD. LA P'ROCHE.—
Made her first appearance in Philadelphia,
May 13, 1841, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.
GLADDING, R. H— Made his debut,
June 20, 1858, with a Circuit Company, at
Manchester, N. H., as Damocles, in " Damon
and Pythias."

GLADSTANE, MRS. MARY— Is a sis-
ter of W. H. Crisp. Was born in London,
Eng., in 1S30. Made her debut at Drury
Lane Theatre, London, as one of the Children,
in the " Stranger." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, March 10, 1851, as Angelique, in "A
Wife for a Day," at the Arch Street Theatre.
Opened in New York, March 12, 1862, at the
Winter Garden Theatre, as Molly Hardtoil, in
the " Belle of the Season." Visited England,
in 1865, where she remained nearly a year.
Returned to America in June, 1866. Travelled
throughout the country as a star with consider-
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to L. M. Bayless, a theatrical Manager. When
" Patrie " was produced at the Grand Opera
House, New York, she appeared in the leading
female role. Mrs. Gladstane is a natural and
impulsive actress ; that which is termed affec-
tation is the very beauty of her style ; her voice
is sweet and melodious, and in passages of
pathos and high-wrought feeling, this peculiar
quality gives to her impersonation that chaste-
ness and color of truth which render it so im-
pressive.

GLENN, SAMUEL W.-Born in Balti-
more, Md., June 25, 1S23. Made his first ap-
pearance on any stage Nov. 20, 1848, as John
Jones, in the farce of that name, at the Front
Street Theatre, Baltimore. Made his first ap-
pearance in New York, Sept. 15, 1850, at the
Old Bowery, as Sergeant, in the drama of
" Wizard of the Wave."

GNONE, SIG.~- Made his American debut,
June 22, 1859, at the Academy of Music, New
York, in " II Travatore," for the benefit of the
Widows and Orphans of the Martyrs in the
Italian War of Independence.

GODEY, MRS. — Maiden name, Juliet
Catharine Durang. Was born in Baltimore,
Md., in 1805, and made her debut as a danseuse,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
First appeared in New York, Jan. 7, 1822, at
the Park Theatre. Made her debut as an ac-
tress, Dec. 26, 1831, at the Chestnut, Phila-
delphia, as Rose, in "Is he Jealous?" Died
in Philadelphia, in 1849.

GOIFFEE, MONS. AND MAD.— Right
name, Goff. He was a London cockney, and
he came as near imitating the monkey as any
human being could, on or off the stage. He
was brought to this country by John Fletcher,
the originator of the Venetian Statues, and
the celebrated pantomimist, in 1831, and made
his first appearance Nov. 29, at the Tremont
Theatre, Boston, in the pantomime entertain-
ment of " Jack Robinson." First appeared
in New York at the Bowery Theatre, Dec.
13, in the " Island Ape." Appeared in the
same character at the Walnut, Philadelphia,
Jan. 2, 1832. Mad. G. came to this country
in 1831 from England, with her husband. Made
her first appearance on the American stage,
Jan. 24, 1832, at the Camp Street Theatre,
New Orleans, as Mysa, in " Jocko."

GOLDSMID, LIONEL.— From London.
Made his American debut, April 19, 1856, at
Laura Keene's Theatre, New York, as Bill
Downey, in the " Unfinished Gentleman."

GOLDSCHMID, OTTO— Made his first
appearance in Philadelphia, June 9, 1851, at I

Jenny Lind's Concert. He afterward married
Jenny Lind.

GOMERSALL, E. W.— This English actor
was for some time the lessee of the Theatre
Royal, Leeds, Eng., and during his manage-
ment he was chosen by the members of the
Amateur Dramatic Corps of the Rifle and Ar-
tillery Volunteers, as stage-manager and gene-
ral director of the performances. Came to
America in Sept., 1863, to go to the Richmond,
Va., Theatre, but was not allowed to go South
during the Rebellion. He died in New York,
Oct. 3, 1863, after a short illness. His forte
was low comedy. He was the eldest son of
the late Mr. Gomersall, who, by his acting of,
and, indeed, striking resemblance to, Napoleon
Bonaparte, in the drama of " The Battle of
Waterloo," took so well at Astley's, London.

GOMEBSALL, MR. AND MRS. WM.—
Came to this country from England for the
Richmond, Va., Theatre, but not being per-
mitted to go South, they opened at Barnum's
Museum, New York, Nov. 9, 1863. They after-
wards appeared in the various cities throughout
the country, in English Opera, with consider-
able success. They returned to England in
1868.

GONZALES, MARY F.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1854, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Lavinia in " Spectre Bride-
groom."

GOODALL, MR. AND .MRS. WM. R —
Mr. G. was born in Philadelphia, May 17, 1831.
Made his first appearance on any stage at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1846,
as the Captain of the Guard in "The Enchan-
tress." Made his debut in New York, in June,
1850, at Barnum's Museum, in his celebrated
character of Edward Middleton in "The
Drunkard," a character of which, we are sorry
to say, he was too fond. In April, 1853, he
married Miss Riley, of Boston. His farewell
benefit and last appearance in his native city
took place, July 19, 1851, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Claude in the " Lady of Lyons."
Died in Philadelphia, at the Alleghany House,
Market street, above Eighth, Jan. -13, 1856.

Mrs. GoodalPs maiden name was Fanny L.
Riley (sister of Mr. William H. Riley), born in
Boston, Mass., in 1834. Made her first ap-
pearance on any stage at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, in July, 1835, as Jane Chatterly in
" The Widow's Victim." In April, 1853, was
married, in Boston, to Mr. Goodall. Died at
Boston, Nov. 8, 1858, of consumption, aged 24
years.

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GOODMAN, JOHN SPELLMAN.— Mr.
Goodman was born in Baltimore, in 1838, and
commenced his career in the profession as an
amateur. His first public appearance took
place at the Front Street Theatre, in his native
city, under Kunkel's management. He after-
wards played at Pike's Opera House, Cincin-
nati. Made his appearance in New York at
Wood's Theatre (now Theatre Comique) in
De Walden's play of the " Balloon "Wedding."
He afterwards became attached to the Broad-
way Theatre, and was a member of that com-
pany up to his death, which occurred April 8,
1868. He played the night previous the role
of Chilwell in " Our American Cousin at
Home," and created considerable merriment
among the auditors.

GOODMAN, MR.— Born in London, Eng.,
and came to America in 1 772. Made his debut,
Sept. 1, at Annapolis, Md.

GOODRICH, SALLIE B.-Made her de-
hut, March 2, 1863, at the Metropolitan Thea-
tre, San Francisco, as Julia in the " Hunch-
back." Visited New York in 1867, and ap-
peared as a lecturer.

GOODSELL, COMFORT.— This come-
dian died in Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 8, 186S,
aged forty years. For some time past he had
been leading a string band in Bridgeport and
teaching music.

GORDON, FANNY.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 4, 1S50, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Lady Sneerwell in " School for
Scandal."

GORDON, MISS LIZZIE. -Made her
first appearance at the Arch Street Theatre.
Philadelphia, March' 18, 1850, as Barbara in
" Rookwood." On the 4th of July, 1857, she
was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Stewart.
Retired into private life, and become a member
of the Methodist Church. Subsequently re-
turned to the stage in California, and died at
Rangoon, British India, in May, 1866.

GOTTSCHALK, MORICEAU.— Born in
New Orleans, in 1828. At twelve years of age
he went to Europe to pursue his studies. First
appeared in public in America, March 1, 1853,
at Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia.

GOSSIN, HARRY W.— Born Jan. 10,
1S32. Made his debut in 1852, as Virginius,
at the National Theatre, Cincinnati. Died of
consumption, Dec. 7, 1866, at his brother's
residence, near Cincinnati.

GOSSIN, JOHN.— A popular clown in his
day. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. He I
married a beautiful woman in Louisville, Ky., [

who was a fine equestrienne, but from whom
he was afterwards divorced. While in a dissi-
pated state, he murdered a man in the South,
but was acquitted. He died soon after, of yel-
low fever, at Natchez.

GOUGENHEIM, THE SISTERS.—
These ladies are of Jewish origin. Made
their debut, in 1850, at the Olympic Theatre,
London, England. Crossed the Atlantic' and
made their debut, Aug. 19, 1S50, Adelaide, as
Kate O'Brien, and Joey, as Susan in "Perfec-
tion." They first appeared in Philadelphia,
Aug. 19, 1851, Joey as Sarah Blunt in
"Poor Pillicoddy," and Adelaide, Aug. 20,
as Gertrude in "A Loan of a Lover," at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Went to California
in 1855. In 1856 they went to Australia and
remained in that country for some time. In
1S5S they were manageresses of the Princess'
Theatre, Melbourne. In May, 1S59, they re-
turned to the States and opened in New York,
June 6, at Laura Keene's Theatre. On Nov.
9, 1859, Adelaide sailed for Europe, having
been married in Louisville, Ky., to Henry
Frisbie, and afterwards took up her residence
in London for awhile. Joey remained in
America, and made a tour through the South,
until June, 1S60, when she returned to England,
and made her debut, Oct. 8, i860, at the
Lyceum Theatre, as Norah Marion, in the
"Irish Heiress." In Dec, i860, Josephine
returned to America. In 1861 revisited Cali-
fornia and thence to Australia, where they are
at the present time. Josephine married Mr.
Constable, and resides in Dunedin.

GOULD, JULIA.— Bornin London, Eng.,
in 1S27, and made her debid, at the Lyceum
Theatre, London, in 1842, as Pavina in the
opera of " Keolanthe." First appeared in
America, in Sept., 1850, in New York. In
i860 she joined Buckley's Minstrels, in New
York, as impersonator of the female characters'
in their Ethiopian burlesques, and continued
with them for some time. In 1864 she went to
California, where she was at last accounts.

GOULD, MRS.— Born in Killarney, Ire-
land. Made her American debut at Niblo's
Garden, New York.

GOURLAY, JENNY.— Formerly one of
the Marsh Troupe. Appeared at Burton's
Theatre, New York, June 14, 1858, as Henri
in " Belphegor." During the season of
i86i-'62 she was engaged at Grover's Na-
tional Theatre, Washington. While there
she was married to William Withers, leader
of the orchestra, and from whom she was
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of 186S, she appeared at the Theatre Royal,
Montreal, and while there was married to
Robert Struthers. She appeared in New
York with Jean Lander's company at the
French Theatre, and afterwards travelled with
that party,

GOURLAY, MAGGIE.-Born in Edin-
burgh, Scotland, July 21, 1847, and came to
this country with her parents when quite a
child. Her first appearance on the stage was at
Burton's Chambers Street Theatre, New York,
where she played children's parts. She shortly
after joined the Marsh Troupe with her sister
Jennie, and travelled throughout the States for
several years. When the troupe went to Cali-
fornia, about ten years ago, she accompanied
them, and afterwards went with them to Aus-
tralia. Returned to America in 1863, and was
married Sept. 27, 1S67, to W. D. Shields, when
she left the stage. Died on her father's farm,
Lumberland, New York, on Oct. 2, 186S.

GRACE, JAMES DELMON.— Born in
Louisville, Ky.. in 1827. Travelled with Sol.
Smith's Dramatic Company in the South, with
his wife (Charlotte Crampton), in 1833. He
played under the name of Delmon. First ap-
peared in Cincinnati, Aug. 10, 1S45, at Shiers'
Garden, as Claude Melnotte. First appeared
in New York, July 18, 184S, at Burton's Cham-
ber Street Theatre, as Walter in " Dombey
and Son." In Nov., 1859, he was engaged at
Bamum's old Museum, New York. He short-
ly after visited England, where he remained
until July, 1862, when he returned to America.
Is a present residing in Providence, R. I.

GRAEVER, MADELINE— A pupil of
Liszt. First appeared in Philadelphia, Feb.
6, 1S5S, at the Academy of Music, as a pianist.

GRAHAM, ANNIE AND LILLIE.—
Born in Philadelphia, where they made their
debut, Feb. 1, 1855, at the City Museum, as
Julia and Helen, in the " Hunchback."

GRAHAM, GEORGE.— Born in Man-
chester, Eng. Made his American debtd, Sept.,
1840, at the National Theatre, Philadelphia.
First appeared in New York, 1840, at the
Olympic Theatre. Died in Boston, in 1S47.

GRAHAM, JOHN.— Born in New York.
Made his debut at the Park Theatre, in 1S17.
He served in the war of 1812.

GRAHAM, MARY ANNE.— A lady con-
nected with the dramatic profession at the Mu-
seum, Baltimore, in 1S56. Was married March
10, 1856, to Clifton W. Tayleure, and retired
from the stage.

GRAHAM, MR. AND MRS. FRANK.
— Mr. G. was drowned at Cairo, 111., Sept. 1,

1862, bound to Memphis. He was 32 years of
age.

Mrs. G. was born in Liverpool, Eng., June
16, 1842; her maiden name was Conway.
Her family emigrated to America in the year
1857. Her mother died during the voyage, and
was buried in the dark waters of the Gulf of
Mexico. A few years after, her father was taken
from her. Made her first appearance at the
St. Louis Theatre, Feb. 18, 1857 (then under
the management of Dr. Atkinson), in the char-
acter of Sally, in the "Eton Boy." In 1858
she married Mr. Frank Graham.

GRAHAM, RICHARD L.— Born in Scot-
land. Made his American debut in Sept., 1840,
at the National Theatre, Philadelphia. Died
in St. Louis, Mo., May 27, 1851. His remains
were disinterred in Sept., 1857, and removed
to Belfontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, by his sis-
ter, Mrs. F. E. Belton, who went from Que-
bec purposely to visit his grave.

GRATTAN, EMMA.— This English ac-
tress was married in Liverpool, Eng., in 1854,
to William Henry Courtaine, and together visit-
ed California in the Spring of 1857, where they
opened at Maguire's Opera House, San Fran-
cisco, Nov. 23. In July, 1859, she commenced
an action in the California Courts for a divorce
against her husband, alleging habitual intem-
perance and neglect to provide her with the
necessaries of life, but we are not certain as to
a divorce having been granted. Made her de-
but, in London, Eng., at the Lyceum Theatre,
Oct. 8, 1866, as Kitty Spruce in " Tweedleton's
Tailcoat." Came to New York in 1868, with
the Elise Holt Troupe, and opened, Dec. 21,
at the Olympic Theatre, Boston, Mass., in the
burlesque of "Lucretia Borgia." First appear-
ed in New York at Niblo's Garden, with the
Lydia Thompson Troupe, in the burlesque of
" The Forty Thieves." Revisited California
in August, 1S69.

GRATTAN, MR. AND MRS. HENRY
P. — Mr. G. was born in Dublin, Ireland.
Made his debut at the Milton Street Theatre,
London, in the " Rake's Progress." First ap-
peared in America, in May, 1843, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Hamlet. First ap-
peared in • Philadelphia, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Shylock. He has been called
sometimes Henry Grattan Plunkett, and again
Henry Plunkett Grattan.

Miss McPhain, afterwards Mrs. Barker,
Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Grattan, was bom in
London, Eng., in 1S10. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage at a private theatre, as Helen
in the " Iron Chest," to the Sir Edward Morti-
mer of Humphrey Bland. She continued to

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play in amateur associations for a year. She
travelled through the -provinces and played
with Edmund Kean. She then opened in Lon-
don, at Garrick's Theatre, as Mary in" Ocean
Child." Made her debut in London, at the
Strand Theatre. First appeared in America, in
1S36, as Lady Anne in " Richard the Third,"
at the St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans. She
then visited Mobile and Texas. Buried her
first husband, Mr. Barker. She then played a
two weeks' engagement in New York, with
Parson Adams, at the Olympic. First appear-
ed in Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1S43, as Kate
O'Brien, at the National Theatre. Then trav-
elled South for awhile. While playing in Balti-
more, with William Macready as the Star, she
played Lady Macbeth and first Singing Witch,
for which service Peter Richings, the stage
manager, presented her with an additional half
week's salary. Since then she has travelled
throughout the country, supporting some of the
most principal stars of the day. Has appeared
at most of the theatres in New York, from the
early days of the Chatham. Was in the West
Indies two years. After leaving the Chatham
Theatre under Charles Thome's management,
she went on a travelling tour. Is at present
residing -in Brooklyn.

GRAUPNER, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. G.
made his American debut, in 1796, at the Bos-
ton Theatre.

Miss Heelyer, afterwards Mrs. Graupner,
made her American debut, Dec. 15, 1794, at
the Boston Theatre.

GRAVER, J. ADAMS.— Was born in Say-
brook, Conn., Dec. 5, 1835. He graduated at
the Franklin Academy, Chambersburg, Pa.
He afterwards studied theology and sculpture,
under Prof. Hunnerman, at Berlin, Prussia.
Made his first public appearance in 1S53, at the
Front Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md., under
Joseph Foster's management, as Bazin, in
" The Three Guardsmen." Retired from the
stage and surveyed the first line for the Iron
Mountain Railroad from St. Louis to the Iron
Mountain. Reappeared on the stage at St.
Louis. First appeared in New York, in 1863,
at the Winter Garden, as Dabster in the " Eton
Boy." Was married in 1864 to Mary Stuart.
Has been connected with Tony Pastor's Com-
pany, in New York, for some time.

GRAY, ALICE.— Born in Boston in 1833.
Made her debut, in 1849, at the Federal Street
Theatre, Boston, as King Charles in " Faint
Heart Never Won Fair Lady." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, during the season of i86o-'6i. Has
frequently appeared in New York of late.

GRAY, JACKSON.— Born in Sunbury,
Pa., Sept. 30, 1796. Made his debut", in 1817,
at Caldwell's Theatre, Petersburg, Va. Died
in his native place in 1S37.

GRAY, MRS.— Made her American debut,
at the John Street Theatre, New York, in
1791.

GREDULE, MONS.— Made his American
debut, Dec. 16, 1850, at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, as a dancer.

GRENICH, MONS. B.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1840, at .the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Frisca, in the comic ballet
of" Marco Bomba."

GRENVILLE, MR.— Made his American
debut, in 1767, at the John Street Theatre,
New York.

GREE, MRS. — Made her first appearance
in Philadelphia, April 30, 1845, as Josephine
in "Warner," at the National Theatre.

GREENE, G. W.— Born in Cattaragus,
N. Y. Made his debut at Chicago, 111., in
1S48, as Delpare in "Therese."

GREENE, MR. AND MRS— Mr. G.
made his debut, in 1794, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Hammond in " Every
One Has His Fault." First appeared in New
York, Oct. 19, 1S07, as Sir William Dorillon
in " Wives as they Were and Maids as they
Are." Died in 1816.

Mrs. G. came to this country with Wignell,
in 1794. Her maiden name was Willems.
Made her debut in New York, in 1817, at the
Park Thealre. Died in Philadelphia in 1827.

GREENE, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES.
— Mr. G. was born in Connecticut. Made his
debut in 1S27, at the Charleston, S. C, Thea-
tre. Died in Chicago, Aug. 1, 1849.

Mrs. G. was born in Vermont. Made her
debut at Providence, R. I. Died in Louis-
ville, Ky., in 183S.

GREENE, MR. AND- MRS. JOHN.-
Mr. G. was born in Philadelphia. Made his
first appearance on the stage, in 1818, at Fred-
erickstown, Md., as Octavian in " The Moun-
taineers." Made his first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 21, 1822, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Snake in " School for Scandal."
John Greene and bis wife had long been wan-
derers around this world of care ; from early
youth to advanced age they had plied their pro-
fessional art from North to South, East to
West, till at length their years admonished
them to seek a resting place, a blessed retreat
to end their days in. With this heartfelt desire
he sought that coveted asylum ere he was
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death. The many private and delicate atten-
tions of friendship, and public professional ap-
preciation extended to himself and wife in
Nashville, impressed his heart that that was
the desired resting place of home, sweet home.
But in making this decision he was swayed by
conscientious feeling of being able, in the event
of his becoming a permanent lessee of the
Nashville Theatre, whether he would be able
to sustain his managerial career through a series
of years. He was playing an engagement at
Memphis, which was the last he ever played
on this great stage of life, when that grand and
mysterious cord that connects the mind to the
body suddenly snapped, without a moment's
warning. On the day of this sore affliction,
that soon eventuated in his death, he appeared
in his usual health and spirits, and attended re-
hearsal. As was his wonted custom of an
afternoon, he took a short walk. On his return
he seemed fatigued, and threw off his upper
garments, laid down to rest, and fell into a
slumber. Mrs. Greene, not seeing anything
unusual in his personal habits, left him so rest-
ing until tea time, when she attempted to
awake him, but to her horror she found that he
was speechless and insensible. In her dis-
tracted state of mind she became almost frantic.
A physician was immediately summoned, who
administered such remedies as the case re-
quired. The doctor declared the attack to be
paralysis of the brain ; and, in order to assuage
the wife's distress, he added that in a short
time he would be restored to his faculties and
reason. This assurance served to sooth her
sorrows for a time, as the angel Hope ever
does. Her situation seemed insupportable.
As she sat night and day, watching for a glim-
mering return of reason, a faint response, or a
silent look in answer to the devoted wife's
ardent entreaties from the bereft senses of a
paralyzed husband, who could have wished,
who could have had. the heart, and in that heart
the courage, to say to her that her hopes were
vain? Mrs. Greene removed him to the coun-
try, hoping the air might be beneficial. She
would have him propped in an arm-chair, and
carried into the garden, where he would seem-
ingly watch her, and if she disappeared he
would show signs of uneasiness by sobs, moans,
and sometimes painful shrieks. Several months
were passed in this secluded rural place, but it
brought no change to poor Greene. At length
his physician recommended a removal to Nash-
ville, where the sight of old faces and familiar
scenes that once entranced his heart, seemed for
a season to revive his health ; she flattered
herself that he would again be blest with

speech, but the scene was nearer the closing
than she imagined. One day he was more
restless than usual ; anxious friends attended
her and offered to sit up all night, but she
thankfully declined, knowing that strange faces
annoyed him. During the night death dropped
his curtain over poor John Greene. He died
on the 28th of May, i860, and was interred in
Mount Olivet Cemetery, agreeably to his ex-
pressed wish that his last resting-place should
be among people and a spot he loved and hon-
ored during his life.

Mrs. G., maiden name Anne Nuskay, was
born in Boston, March 23, 1800. Made her first
appearance on the stage, Dec. 2, 1822, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as the
Maid in " School for Scandal. " In Sept., 1832,
she was a member of the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. In i860 she lived in Nashville,
Tenn., retired. In after life she was deaf. After
Mr. Greene's death, Mrs. Greene remained in
Nashville for some months. In the Summer of
1861 she paid a visit to her friends and relatives
at and near Philadelphia. During her visit to
the East she sojourned with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. E. T. Hall, whose husband, Mr. E. T.
Hall, kept the Old Red Lion Inn, Bucks
County, on the Bristol Turnpike. The vol-
canic rumblings of our appalling rebellion were
now audible, and especially lowering over Ten-
nessee, when, at last, all regular communication
about being broken up, Mrs. Greene received
a notice from her friends in Nashville, recom-
mending her to return, or else all the funds she
had invested there would be confiscated. This
was a destructive blow to her. In three weeks
time she seemed to have aged twenty years ;
her nervous system received a shock it never
recovered from. She had lost her protector,
and she had to struggle through the world by
herself. She left Philadelphia in trembling
anxiety in September, and died in Nashville
on the 19th of January, 1S62. Thus did these
Thespian wanderers close their lives at Nash-
ville, Tenn., at advanced ages, after " double
toil and trouble," but accompanied by the at-
tributes that ever pay homage to an honored
old age — as honor, respect and a host of friends.
So they rest in the same grave at Mount Olivet.
GREEN, J. EDWIN.— Was born in New
York, April 9, 1S34, and made his first appear-
ance before the public at Nashua, N. H., as
balladist, with a company of white vocalists
styled the " American Bards," of which Mr.
Green was one of the proprietors. Made his
first appearance in burnt cork at Lowell, Mass.,
in 1855, with Reynold's Minstrels. He is
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Mocking Bird Imitator." Mr. Green's first
appearance in New York was at the New
Bowery Theatre, July 24, 1S63, for the benefit
of Mr. M. C. Campbell.

GREEN, THOMAS C— Born in Dover,
N. H., 1832. Made his first appearance on
the stage in 1851, at Collier's Adelphi, San
Francisco, as Valare, in the farce of "The
Secret." First appeared in Philadelphia, at
the National, under John Drew's management.
May, 1857. Married Anna Shuster, Nov. iS,
1857. Died in Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1866.

GREENFIELD, ELIZABETH.— This
Ethiopian prima donna was born a slave in one
of the Southwestern States, receiving her free
papers when her remarkable vocal gifts were
made manifest. She mastered the elements of
a musical education without assistance ; but
was aided in her finishing studies by the funds
of the benevolent. Came before the public as
the " Black Swan."

GREENBANK, T. K— Made his debut,
Nov., 1832, at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Rolla, to the Cora of Miss E. Rid-
dle. At present living in England.

GRIERSON, ROBERT— Born in Pitts-
burgh, Pa., in 1810. Made his debut in Oct.f
1837, as Bernardo in " Hamlet," at the Walnut
Street Theatre. First appeared in New York
at the Chatham Theatre.

GRIERSON, THOMAS.— Born in Liver-
pool, Eng. Made his American debut in
June, 1827, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Rolla in " Pizarro." First
appeared in New York, in 182S, at the Broad-
way Circus. Died in England.

GRIFFIN, G. W. H.— This minstrel per-
former was born in Gloucester, Mass., March
21, 1829. At twenty-one years of age he
entered the minstrel profession as manager of
the Boston Harmonists. Since then he has
appeared with nearly all the principal minstrel
bands in the country as interlocutor. Is at
present filling that position with Bryant's Min-
strels in New York.

GRIFFITH, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE
H. — Mr. G. was born in London, Eng., in
1822, and made his debut at the Standard
Theatre, London. First appeared in America
in May, 1850, as De Mauprat in " Richelieu,"
at the Buffalo, N Y., Theatre*. Appeared in
New York, at the Bowery Theatre, in Sept.,
1851, as Lascelles in "All that Glitters is not
Gold." First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov.
13, 1854, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as
Gov. Heartall in the " Soldier's Daughter."

Mrs. G. made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Nov. 13, 1854, at the Chestnut, as
Susan in the " Soldier's Daughter."

GRIFFITHS, JAMES.— Was connected
with the American Theatre, New Orleans, in
which city he died June 9, 1850.

GRISI, SIGNORA GIULIA.— Was the
daughter of an officer of Engineers in the ser-
vice of Napoleon. Was born at Milan, on the
fete of St. Giulia, in 1812. Niece of the cele-
brated singer, Josephine Grassini. As a little
child, she displayed no great musical qualifica-
tions beyond the possession of a very quick
ear. At eight years of age she was sent for in-
struction to a convent in the small town of
Gorizia. In addition to an excellent ear, she
possessed the advantage of a quick and re-
tentive memory, and frequently proved that
she could sing with wonderful fluency and cor-
rectness any difficult passages of vocalization
which she had once heard. She afterwards re-
ceived lessons from Celli, which formed a safe
basis for her solitary studies. She also re-
ceived lessons from Madame Boccabadati ;
and soon after made preparations for her debut
on the stage. At the age of seventeen she
made her first appearance before the public in
Rossini's opera of " Zelmira," supporting the
contralto part of Emma, for which her voice,
afterwards so pure a soprano, was at that time
fitted. She was immediately engaged by La-
nari, of Florence, for a term of six years, at a
salary which was below mediocrity. Her en-
gagement with Lanari was scarcely signed
when she became sensible of its injurious bear-
ing on her own prospects ; she accordingly fled
during the night, at the close of the opera ; and
after eleven days and nights' solitary journey-
ing through bad roads, and over mountain
passes covered with snow, she arrived in Paris
half dead with fatigue and anxiety. Her first
appearance in London, England, took place
April 22, 1834, at Her Majesty's Theatre, as
Ninetta in " La Gazza Ladra," in conjunction
with Rubini. In 1840 she won fresh laurels in
" Roberto Devereux." On Sunday, April 24,
1836, Grisi was married to a French gentle-
man, M. de Melcy ; the marriage was after-
wards dissolved, and now general report claims
her to be the wife of the tenore Sig. Mario. On
the 9th of August, 1854, sne' m company with
Sig. Mario, sailed for America, and made their
debut, September 14, at Castle Garden, New
York, in " Lucretia Borgia." The sale of
tickets took place at auction ; the first one
brought $250. A great many tickets at $1 50
premium were sold to music-stores, speculators
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January 2, 1855, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
as Elvira in " I Puritani." cailed for Eng-
land February 21, 1855.

GROSHON, MRS. BELINDA.— Born in
England. When she first came to this country
she was known as Mrs. Goldson. She was at
the Park Theatre, New York, until 1819. In
1816 she changed her name to Groshon, and
appeared in Cincinnati, at the Columbia Street
Theatre, in 1820. Died in Cincinnati Jan. 31,
1822.

GROSS, EDWIN.— A popular low corn-
median in the Western theatres. Died in
Louisville, Ky., Feb. 26, 1866.

GROSSI, SIG. ENRICO.— Born in Man-
tua, Italy, in 1828 First appeared on the
stage in England, in Opera. Accompanied
Sig. Bianchi to California. Was in the Italian
rebellion in 1838. Died in San Francisco, July
9, 1S66.

GROSVENOR, JOSEPH.— Born in Chel-
tenham, England. Made his debut in Ameri-
ca in September, 1840, at the Adelphi Theatre,
Boston, as the' Duke of Buckingham in the
burlesque of "Richard the Third." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Aug. 4, 1848, at the
Arch Street Theatre, ' as King Charles in
"Don Caesar de Bazan." First appeared in
New York, at Burton's Theatre, as Henry
Hamilton in " Maidens Beware." Was mar-
ried in January, 1857, to the daughter of
Robert Schuyler, of New York.

GROVE, MISS.— Born in Edinburgh,
Scotland. Made her American debut at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Juliet in " Ro-
meo and Juliet." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 30, 1837, as Juliet, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre.

GROVER, J. HOLMES— Born in New
Brunswick, N. J.', Oct. 20, 1838. At thirteen
years of age he travelled with a dramatic com-
pany and played Irish comedy. Visited Ire-
land in Jan. 1S5S. Graduated in the College
D'Incelin, St. Maude, Paris, Aug. 14, 1859.
Served in the rebellion in America in 1861,
as staff officer. Revisited England in 1866,
and adopted the stage as a profession. Re-
turned to America in July, 1867, and after
playing a few star engagements, he opened in
New York at the Worrell Sisters' New York
Theatre for one afternoon, and played " Handy
Andy." After this he played a few other en-
gagements. In April, 1869, he was nominated
by President Grant as United States Consul to
Ancona, Italy, which was confirmed by the
Senate, April 19th. The following month he
left fof Italy via London, England.

GROVER, LEONARD.— This popular
manager and former actor was born in Living-
ston County, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1835. Was edu-
cated at the Seminaries of Alfred, Batavia and
Genesee College, Lima, N. Y. When only
sixteen years of age he made his debut as an
actor, and strutted his hours away for some
time on the mimic stage. He commenced
management in 1855 with a travelling concert
company, and afterwards had an English Opera
Troupe through the West and South. In 1857
he edited and published the Southern Fi-
nancial Reporter, which stopped when the
rebellion broke out. Resumed management
at the Baltimore Museum, and in 1861 opened
Grover's Theatre, Washington, D. C, and
took a lease of the new Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, in 1863, for ten years, at a
rental of $12,000 a year. In 1865 he made a
long tour with the German Opera Troupe as
manager, with one hundred and ten people.
In i866-'67-'6S he managed Grau's Italian
Opera Troupe. Mr. Grover has received
more money from sales of tickets in the same
space of time than any other manager living.
In Boston, in January, 1867, in two weeks his
receipts amounted to $45,725. He leased the
Olympic Theatre, New York, in 1866, for one
season, and in 1868, when the New Tammany
place of amusement was opened, he was the
managing director, and is in that position at
present.

GROVES, ELIZA.— Born in New York;
maiden name Smith. Made her debut at the
Park Theatre, New York, in 1834, as Kath-
leen in the " Poor Soldier." She had pre-
viously played at Kingston, Jamaica, as Za-
mora in "Honeymoon."

GUERRA BELLA, MAD.— This prima
donna's right name is Ward. She is the
daughter of Samuel Ward, of New York, and
grand-daughter of the late Gideon Lee. In
1858 she went to Paris, where she made her
first appearance on the stage, in April, 1859,
as Elvira in the Opera of " Don Giovanni."
She married a Russian Count, who soon grew
weary of his wedded bliss, and abandoned her.
But the injured Countess, in company with her
indignant mother, pursued him to St. Peters-
burg, and told her tale to the Emperor, who
compelled the Count to legalize the marriage,
and then banished him to Siberia for life. In
October, 1862, stie returned to America.

GUIDI, SIG. CLEMENTINA NOEL.—
Born in Bologna, Dec. 2, 1841. Made her de-
but as a prima donna at nineteen years of
age, in Florence. Visited America during the
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GUIDI, SIG. — Made his first appearance
in Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 1852, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Lionel in the opera of
" Martha." He married a Boston lady.
Died in Albany, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1857, of con-
sumption.

H.

HACKETT, MR. AND MRS. JAMES
H.— Mr. H. was born in New York, March
15, 1800, at No. 72 William street. He is some-
times called Baron Hackett, and his father is
said to have been a lineal descendant of one of
the oldest Barons of Ireland, who constituted
the original Irish Peerage. At an early age he
joined an amateur association in Jamaica, L. I.
Made his first public appearance at Newark,
N. J., with a travelling company, under the
assumed name of Young, in 1816. He shortly
after this was engaged in mercantile pursuits.
In 1819 he married Miss Leesugg. Made his
debut in New York, in March, 1S26, at the
Park Theatre, as Justice Woodcock in " Love
in a Village." In 1829 he became manager of
the Bowery and Chatham Theatres. During
the years 1828, 1832, iS45and 1S51, Mr. Hack-
ett appeared in England. He is still before the
public as a prominent star, appearing in New
York and throughout the country with success.

Catherine Leesugg, afterwards Mrs. Hackett,
was born in England in 179S. She was intro-
duced to the stage by her father in 1805. First
appeared in America Sept. 1, 1S18, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Jessie Oatland. In
1819 she married Mr. Hackett and retired from
the stage, but resumed it again in 1S26. Her
last appearance was in June, 1832, at the Park,
as Maria in "Of Age To-morrow." In 1838,
on the 19th of May, she once more emerged
from her seclusion, for her husband's benefit at
the National Opera House, where she appeared
as Susan in " Perfection," to the Kate O'Brien
of her sister, Mrs. Sharpe. Died at Jamaica,
L. I., Dec. 4, 1843.

HACKURT, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. H.
made his first appearance on the American
stage Sept. 10, 1844, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Archbishop of Can-
terbury in "Jack Cade."

Mrs. H. made her debut in Philadelphia,
Aug. 6, 1846, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Maria in " Mons. Mallet."

HADAWAY, POLLY.— Made her debut
Dec 5, 1836, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Little Peter in "Mrs. White."

HADAWAY, MR. AND MRS. THOM-
AS H. — Born at Alfric, Worcestershire, Eng.,

in 1801. In 1821 he became a strolling actor.
First appeared in London in 1S31, and was
successful. Was engaged there by Thomas S.
Hamblin for the Bowery Theatre, New York,
where he made his first appearance in America
as Dominie Sampson in "Guy Mannering."
During the cholera of 1S32 he lost his first
wife. He was then engaged by Maywood,
Rowbotham & Pratt for the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, where he remained
until the advent of William E. Burton. He
then joined Wemyss at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, and continued there
under E. A. Marshall's management, and dur-
ing Charlotte Cushman's stage management.
Remained in Philadelphia for eleven years.
When Gates died, Mr. Hadaway returned to
the Old Bowery, where he remained until the
lateness of the performances compelled him
to leave. Appeared at the Old Broadway
Theatre with Gentleman George Barrett as
manager, and during Marshall's management.
His next appearance was at the Chambers
Street Theatre, with Burton. Shortly after
this he retired to his farm on Long Island,
where he remained cultivating c:.bbages, etc.,
until he became an attache of Barnum's Muse-
um, New York, under whose management he
continued for fifteen years. Retired from the
stage a few years ago, and is now quietly rest-
ing on his farm at Stony Brook, Suffolk Co.,
Long Island. His first wife's name was Hal-
lande, the original Ninetta in Howard Payne's
drama of "Clari," at Covent Garden Theatre,
London. She was born in Bath, Eng.
Made her debut in London, Eng., in 1822, at
Covent Garden, as Violetta in " Don John.'
First appeared in America in Nov., 1831, at
the Bowery Theatre, New York, as Lucy Ber-
tram. Died of cholera in 1832. Was a clever
actress and a very talented vocalist. His sec-
ond wife was the daughter of a farmer on
Long Island, by whom he had eight children.
She died some time after ; also six of the chil-
dren. His third and present wife is thcdaugh-
ter of the late Col. Hawkins, of Stony Brook.

HAGUE, SAMUEL.— Was born in Shef-
field, Eng., in 1S29. Made his first appear-
ance in public at the Pavilion Theatre, Lon-
don, at the age of eight years, as a clog dancer,
and travelled all through England, Ireland and
Scotland, making improvements in his clog
dancing, and winning many friends. In 1850 ,
he visited the United States, and has travelled
with various minstrel companies. Went to
Europe in 1867 with the Georgia Minstrels —
real nigs — as manager, where he is at the pres-
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HAIGH, HENRY.-Was born in York-
shire, Eng., in 1832. At an early age he ob-
tained an engagement as singing walking gen-
tleman at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, Scot-
land. His success there was so great that he
was secured by Mr. Harris, lessee of the Thea-
tre Royal, Dublin, where for three years, in
conjunction with other well known artists, he
made English opera an established fact. He
then spent two years in Italy, where he made
such rapid progress as to be secured for the
La Scala, Milan. He returned to England,
and for seven successive seasons held a high
position in English opera at Covent Garden
Theatre, London. Among the number of parts
written for him are Michael in " Victorine,"by
Alfred Mellon. Benedict and Macfarren have
composed several parts for him, the most cele-
brated being Hardress Cregan in " Lily of
Killarney." No English tenor of his day has
made a greater reputation as an actor and a
singer. Was engaged in England, in 1S69, by
Augustus Pennoyer, business manager for the
Caroline Richings' English Opera Troupe, as
tenor for that party, and arrived in this country
in August, 1S69. He made his American de-
but at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia.

HALE, JOHN.— Made his American debut
May 17, 1852, at the Broadway Theatre, New
York.

HALE, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES B.
— Mr. H. was born at Ballington, Essex, Eng.,
June 23, 1S19. Made his first appearance on
the stage Jan. 8, 1837, at Hereford, Eng., as
Thessalus in " Alexander the Great." First
appeared on the London stage Oct. 5, 1849, at
the Olympic Theatre, as Filch in " The Beg-
gar's Opera." Made his debut on the Ameri-
can stage May 7, 1S52, at the Broadway Thea-
tre, New York, as Sam Warren in " The Poor
Relation." First appeared in Philadelphia
Sept. 6, 1S55, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Middleman Higgins in " Extremes." Mr. Hale
has appeared throughout the country as a
comedian, and his talents have everywhere
been recognized. During John Brougham's
management of the Fifth Avenue Theatre in
the season of i86S-'69, Mr. Hale was engaged
there as first low comedian.

Charlotte France, afterwards Mrs. Hale, was
born in London, Eng., Aug. 8, 1830. Made
her first appearance on the stage in June, 183S,
at the Surrey Theatre, London, as Dick in
" Oliver Twist." Made her debut on the
American stage May 8, 1S52, at Astor Place
Opera House, New York, as Margaret Over-
reach in "A New Way to Pay Old Debts,"
under the management of Mr. G. V. Brooke.

She was afterwards a member of Wallack's ;
Arch Street, Philadelphia ; Holliday, Balti-
more ; Varieties, New Orleans ; in Montreal,
and other theatres. The last time she acted
was in the season of i860, when she appeared
as Betsy Baker, for the benefit of her husband.
It is somewhat singular that one of her younger
sisters, Mrs. Wheelock, was acting the same
part when the news of Mrs. Hale's death
reached her. Died in Cincinnati, Dec. 6, 1865.

HALE, MRS. MARY BEALE.— Made
her debtit June 8, i860, at Wood's Theatre,
Cincinnati, Ohio, as Duchess Torrenueva in
" Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady."

HALES, ROBERT.— Died in Yarmouth,
Eng., Nov. 22, 1S63. He was known as the
" Norfolk Giant," and was introduced to
Americans by P. T. Barnum. He was seven
feet six inches high, weighed 452 pounds, meas-
ured 64 inches around the chest, 62 inches
around the waist, 36 across the shoulders and
21 around the calf of the leg.

HALL, HARRY.— Born in Dublin, Ire-
land, in 1S04. Made his American debut in
1854, at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre,
New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 21, 1856, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, as Dogberry in "Much Ado About Noth-
ing." Died in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 5, 185S.
He was at one time stage manager of Laura
Keene's Theatre, New York, and at the time
of his death a member of the company at the
National Theatre, Cincinnati. He departed
this life after a long and painful illness, which
he bore with patience and fortitude. Mr. Hall
was one of the old school of actors, and was
possessed of a good deal of talent. He left
numerous friends, who were warmly attached
to him.

HALL, JAMES.-Born in Albany, N. Y.
Made his debut, in 1834, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Capt. Thornton in
" Rob Roy." First appeared in New York at
the Bowery Theatre.

HALL, J. H. — Made his first appearance in
Philadelphia April 23, 1849, at the Arch Street
Theatre, in " Eagle Eye." Died in Toledo,
Ohio, Aug. 12, 1850.

HALL, MISS EMMA.— Made her first ap-
pearance on the American stage April 19, 1856,
at Laura Keene's Varieties, New York, in
" Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady," for
the benefit of Harry Hall, the stage manager.
Made her debut in Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1356,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Seroggs in
" Bob Nettles."

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HALL, LILLIAN.— Bora in Bridgeport,
Conn., Sept. 22, 1850. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage at Niblo's Garden, New
York, as a member of the corps de ballet, dur-
the season of 1^68. Afterwards played second
chambermaids at Selwyn's Theatre, Boston.

HALLAM, A. — Arrived in America with
his parents, in the " Charming Sally," in 1752.
Made his first appearance on any stage in 1795,
at the John Street Theatre, New York.

HALLAM, JOHN.— Born in Sheffield,
Yorkshire, Eng Made his first appearance on
the stage in 1814, at Kendall, Eng. Made his
first appearance on the American stage in 1S25,
at the Broadway Circus, New York, as Joe
Standfast in "The Turnpike Gate." Died in
the very height of his popularity, at Boston,
Mass., in 1S29.

HALLAM, LEWIS, SEN.— Made his first
appearance on the stage at Goodman's Fields'
Theatre, England, where he became a great
favorite with his audiences. In 1752 he, in com-
pany with others, sailed for the United States
in the ship " Charming Sally." Made his first
appearance on the American stage, Sept. 5, as
Launcelot Gobbo, and Tubal, in the " Mer-
chant of Venice," making a very good "dou-
ble." He went to the Island of Jamaica in
1756, where he soon after died.

HALLAM, LEWIS, JUN— Made his first
appearance on the stage at the John Street
Theatre, New York, in 1797.

HALLAM, MASTER LEWIS.— Born in
London, in 1740. Came to the United States
in the ship "Charming Sally," and made his
first appearance on the stage Sept. 5, 1752, at
Williamsburgh, Va., as the Servant of Portia
in the "Merchant of Venice," being the first
night this piece was ever produced in America.
Master Hallam had only one line to speak,
but when he made his appearance, he found
himself panic-stricken. He stood for a few
minutes speechless, and then bursting into
tears, walked off the stage. Made his first ap-
pearance in New York Sept. 17, 1753, at the
New Nassau Street Theatre, as Daniel in
" The Conscious Lovers." He afterwards be-
came one of the greatest actors of the day.
Died poor, in Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1808.

HALLAM, MIRVAN.— Born in the West
Indies in 1771, and made his first appearance
on the stage in Feb., 1795, at the John Street
Theatre, New York, as Belcour in " The West
Indian." Died Nov. 8, 1S11.

HALLAM, MRS.— Born in London.
Made her first appearance on the stage Sept.
5, 1752, at Williamsburgh, Va., as Jessica in

the " Merchant of Venice." Made her debut
in New York, Sept. 17, 1753, at the New Nas-
sau Street Theatre, as Lucinda in " The Con-
scious Lovers."

HALLAM, MRS. JOHN.— Maiden name
Stannard. Born in London, England. Made
her first appearance on the American stage in
June, 1827, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Nelly in " No Song No Sup-
per." Died in Paducah, Ky., in 1838.

HALLAM, MRS. LEWIS.— Maiden name
Tuke. Made her first appearance on the New
York stage in Nov., 1785.

HALLAM, MRS. LEWIS.-Born in Lon-
don. Afterwards well known as Mrs Doug-
las. Made her first appearance on the London
stage at Goodman's Fields' Theatre. In 1752
she came to America with her husband, and
made her first appearance, Sept. 5, at Wil-
liamsburgh, Va., as Portia in the " Merchant
of Venice." Died in Philadelphia, in Aug.,
1773. She retired from the stage in declining
health in 1769.

HALLAM, WILLIAM.— This gentleman
was always looked upon as the Father of the
American stage. Was an actor of great repu-
tation at Goodman's Fields' Theatre, England,
and successor of the great Garrick. He was
manager, but not actor ; sold out his interest
to his brother Lewis, and returned to England,
where he died.

HALLE, MONS. C— This pantomimist
and comedian was married at Ottawa, Canada,
in May, 1859, to M'lle. Elise Martin, an actress*
from the Theatre Royal, Berlin.

HAMAN, MRS.CATHARINE MARIA.
— Grand-daughter of the celebrated Colley
Cibber. Born in England. Made her first
appearance on the American stage, Dec. 7,
1767, at the John Street Theatre, New York,
as Lady Bountiful in " The Beau's Stratagem."
Died in May, 1773.

HAMBLETON, MRS.— A favorite Aus-
tralian actress. Visited California in 1849, ar>d
committed suicide therein Jan., 1851.

HAMBLIN, BESSIE.— Bom in England.
Made her first appearance on the American
stage, June 27, 183S, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Juliana in "The
Honeymoon." In May, 1857, she went to
California.

HAMBLIN, THOMAS SOWERBY.-
Thomas S. Hamblin was born in Pentonville,
London, Eng., May 14, 1800. Made his first
appearance on any stage in 1S19, at Sadler's
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to the Peruvian Array," which was speedily
followed by his appearing, Dec. 26, 1819, as
Truman in "George Barnwell," at Drury
Lane. In 1825 he crossed the Atlantic, and
made his first appearance on the American
stage at the Park Theatre, New York, in
October, as Hamlet, a character in which he
had already met with a brilliant success at
Drury Lane. He then went on a starring tour
through the United States until August, 1830,
when he became manager of the Bowery Thea-
tre, New York, and, with but few intermissions,
he remained manager of one or the other es-
tablishments in New York until the clay of his
death. He made his first appearance in Phila-
delphia, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, April
18, 1826, as Macbeth. Died in New York, of
brain fever, Jan. 8, 1853, at his residence, 416
Broome street. His remains were interred in
Greenwood Cemetery.

There were four Mrs. Hamblins. The first
wife of Mr. Hamblin, was Miss Elizabeth
Blanchard, daughter of the eminent London
comedian of that name. She made her Lon-
don debut at the Haymarket as Emily Wor-
thington, July 15, 1818. After her marriage,
she came to this country with her husband,
and made her first appearance in New York,
at the Park Theatre, as Mrs. Haller, Nov. 4,
1825, and was subsequently a great favorite at
the Bowery. She was the mother of Bessie
and William. After procuring a divorce from
Hamblin, she married a young man named
Charles, whom she introduced to the New
* York stage, at the Richmond Hill Theatre, as
Frank Heartall, July 2, 1836. She never,
however, retired from the profession, but was
well known at tlTe New Orleans and other
southern and western theatres as Mrs. Charles,
under which name she played at Niblo's in the
Summer of 1848. Mrs. Charles — formerly
Hamblin, nee Blanchard — died in New Or-
leans, of cholera, May 8, 1849. Mrs. T. S.
Hamblin, the second, was Miss Neomi Vin-
cent, some relation to Mary Galager. She is
also dead. Mrs. Hamblin, the third, was Miss
Medina, authoress of the dramas of " Rienzi,"
" Last Days of Pompeii," etc. She also died.
The other Mrs. Hamblin, whose maiden name
was Trewar, made her debut, when a child, in
1817, at Drury Lane, as a supernumerary to
the present Mrs. Maeder's Lord Flimnap in
" Lilliput." She came to this country as
Mrs. Shaw, wife of a Dr. Shaw, from whom
she obtained a divorce, and made her debut at
the Park, in " The Wife," Feb. 28, 1836. She
was a star of acknowledged brightness, and
played several engagements at the Park, and

many seasons at the Bowery, where she was a
paramount favorite. She was always an-
nounced as Mrs. Shaw until the death of the
before-mentioned lady, when she took the
name of Hamblin. Mrs. Shaw is at present
residing in New York.

HAMBLIN, MR. AND MRS. WIL-
LIAM H.— Mr. H. was born in New York,
Dec. 27, 1827. First appeared in public, as a
Child, in 1S37, at the Old Richmond Hill
Theatre, New York, as Edward in " Every
One has his Faults." Appeared as an ama-
teur, in Jan., 1850, in Memphis, Tenn., as
Edward Evelyn in " Agnes De Vere." Open-
ed in New York in April, 1850, at the Chatham
Theatre, under Frank Chanfrau's management,
as Guildenstern in " Hamlet." Was married
March 10, 1851, to Lucy A. Miller, of Phila-
delphia. Is at present in New York.

Mrs. H. was born in Philadelphia, Oct. 25,
1833. Made her debut as a dancer, with Mad.
Blangy, in Baltimore, Md., in 1849. First
appeared as an actress at the Old Pittsburgh,
Pa., Theatre, under Joe Foster's management,
in the Fall of 1852.

HAMILTON, MR. AND MRS-
CLAUDE.— Mr. H. was born in New York
in 1831. Made his first appearance on the
stage during the season of 1S51, at the Ameri-
can (now Wood's) Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio,
as Blunt in " Richard the Third." Has since
appeared in New York and throughout the
country as leading man, and in character parts,
with success.

Mrs. Hattie Hamilton was born in England.
When quite young she was married to Lionel
Bernard, son of John Bernard, comedian and
an old Boston manager. Came to America with
her husband, and shortly after appeared on the
stage at the Boston Museum. Since then she
has played several star engagements in the
South and West. Her husband died in 1862.
In iS64was married to Mr. Hamilton, since
which time she has appeared throughout the
country as leading lady.

HAMILTON, EDWARD H— Born in
England. Made his American debut, in 1834,
at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
Died in Philadelphia, Dec. 31, 1837.

HAMILTON, MISS.— Made her first ap-
pearance on the American stage, in Sept.,
1830, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet." Married a
gentleman by the name of M'Dougal. Went
to Louisville, Ky., and died there.

HAMILTON, MR. AND MRS. ROB-
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land. Made his debut on the American stage,
Aug. 22, 1836, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Martin Heywood in '■' Rent
Day." Married the widow of Rowhotham,
and after her death retired from the stage, and
edited Snowden's Lady's Magazine, in New
York. In 1849 returned to his native place.

Mrs. H. was known in theatrical circles as
Mrs. Rowbofham. Maiden name Sarah Jo-
hannot. Born in London. Made her first
appearance on the American stage, May 19,
1828, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Lucretia in the farce of " The
Rendezvous," for the benefit of Mr. Horn.
After the death of Rowbotham she was united
in marriage to Mr. Hamilton, an actor. Died
in Philadelphia, May 20, 1838, in giving birth
to twins.

HAMILTON, MRS.— First appeared in
New York, in 1791, at the John Street Theatre,
as Isabella in the " Wonder." Died in Albany,
N. Y., Nov. is, 1834.

HAMILTON, THEODORE.— "Was a
member of Burton's Chambers Street Theatre,
New York, in 185 1. In 1852 he visited Cali-
fornia. In 1858 was at the Front Street
Theatre, Baltimore. Has appeared in the
various theatres throughout the South and
West. In 1861 he was travelling with Frank
N. Drew as business agent. During the en-
gagement of Lotta at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, in the Summer of 1868, he appeared in
her play called " Fire Fly."

HAMILTON, WILLIAM HENRY.—
Professionally known as William H. Grosve-
nor. Was born in Bath, Eng., in 1829. Made
his American debut in May, 1848, at the Chat-
ham Theatre, New York, as Albert in the
"Brigand." Visited California. Poisoned
himself in San Francisco, March 23, 1864.
About two years previous to his death, his
wife, a daughter of the late Thomas Hamblin,
committed suicide in San Francisco by taking
laudanum. Soon after this occurrence he
married again, but his course of life led to a
separation. By the aid of mutual friends they
were brought together again, but another
separation followed, which occurred about a
week previous to his death. This set him to
brooding gloomily over his misfortunes and
prospects, with the result above stated.

HAMILTON, WILLIAM BISHOP —
Born in London, Eng., in 1810. Was con-
nected with the American stage for many
years, having arrived here in 1827, and for
several years traversed the Mississippi River
on a flat boat, giving dramatic performances at

the principal towns. The company consisted
of the Chapman Family. On this floating
temple of the drama the whole of Mr. Hamil-
ton's family (with one exception) were born.
After finishing his performances on the boat,
he came to this city, and appeared at Burton's
Chambers Street Theatre, where he remained
several seasons, and then visited California,
arriving there in 1851. He commenced in
Sacramento, and went thence to San Francisco,
where he leased the Jenny Lind Theatre, and
afterwards San Francisco Hall — now Maguire's
Opera House. He afterwards opened the
American Theatre, and was lessee of the Met-
ropolitan when it was destroyed by fire. In
1859 he returned to this city and made a tour
of the Southern country, in conjunction with
the C. R. Thome Family. At the breaking
out of the war he returned to " Frisco," ac-
companied by Charles Dillon, the English tra-
gedian. Died in London, Eng., Dec. 3, 1S68.

HAMMOND, MR.— Made his American
debut at Williamsburgh, Va. First appeared
in New York, Oct. 10, 1791, at the John Street
Theatre.

HAMMOND, MR.— Born in Wales, and
made his debut in his native place when quite
young. Crossed the Atlantic in 1800, and
opened in Washington, D. C.

HANCHETT, D.— Was born in Montgom-
ery County, N. Y., June 27, 1S23. He came
to New York in the year 1840, and engaged
in mercantile pursuits. In 1845 he founded
the well-known " Shakespearian Association,"
at the old " Gothic Hall," Broadway, where
he appeared in a wide range of leading char-
acters. In 1846 he accepted an engagement
from W. C. Forbes and went South, opening
at Charleston, S. C, as the King in " Ham-
let." At the close of the Southern season he
went to Chicago, under the management of
John B. Rice, where he remained some years
as a leading man. Singe then he has held lead-
ing situations in most of the principal theatres
in the country, and occasionally played a star-
ring engagement. Since 1864 he has devoted
his energies to the development of the talent
possessed by his step-daughter, Fanny B.
Price.

HANLEY, J. G.— Born in New York.
Made his debut Oct. 3, 1830, at the Museum,
Albany, N. Y. First appeared in New York,
in 1850, at the National Theatre. Was mar-
ried to Miss Pentland in Oct., 1852. Was
stage manager at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, seasons of iS68-'6g.

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HANLON, THE BROTHERS.— These
celebrated gymnasts are of English birth.
Thomas was born in Manchester, Eng., in
1836. First appeared in public at the Col-
liseum, Liverpool. George was born in.Ash-
ton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, in 1840. First
appeared on the stage at the Adelphi Theatre,
London. William was born in Manchester,
Eng., in 1842, and first appeared in public at
the Adelphi Theatre, London. Alfred was
born in Manchester, Eng., in 1844. His first
public appearance was also at the Adelphi.
Edward was born in Liverpool in 1846. First
appeared in public in St. Petersburgh in com-
pany with his brother Frederick, who was born
in Liverpool in 1848. George, William and
Alfred left England at a very early age, and
have enjoyed the advantages of extensive travel,
they having, in fact, made the tour of the world
with their preceptor, Prof. John Lees. On
the death of this gentleman they returned to
Europe, after an absence of fourteen years,
where, in conjunction with their brothers,
Thomas, Edward and Frederick, they organ-
ized the astonishing gymnastic and acrobatic
performances that have made them alike fa-
mous both in Europe and America. They made
their debut in this country at Niblo's Garden,
New York, Sept., 185S, with a circus com-
pany, under James Nixon's management.
After a tour through the country, they reap-
peared in New York, at Niblo's Garden, in
i860. In 1S62 they visited California, and
after finishing that engagement sailed for South
America, visiting the principal cities of New
Granada, Bolivia and Chili, on the Pacific coast,
crossing the Cordilleras to the Argentine and
Banda Oriental Republics, en route for Eng-
land, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, France, Ger-
many, Spain, Portugal, &c, via the Brazils,
returning in January, 1865, to New York. In
1867 Thomas, Edward and Frederick fulfilled
a most brilliant engagement in London and
Paris, during the Exposition, and were en-
dorsed by the press ancj^profession as entirely
unrivalled in their specialties. Thomas died
in Harrisburg, Pa., April 5, 1868, while in a
state of insanity. On the 31st of January, i860,
while performing at Niblo's Garden, New York,
he received a bad fall. He had gone through
a number of feats, and prepared for the swing,
and having been troubled with blisters on the
palms of his hands he swung himself off, but
missing his calculations fell to the stage, a dis-
tance of forty feet. He was laid up only a
few days. On the 14th of Aug., 1865, while
performing on the " L'Echelle," at Pike's
Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, he. fell and

had a very narrow escape from instant death.
Having gone through with his performances,
he sprang for the vertical rope which was held
by two of his brothers, to lower himself to the
stage. He reached the rope, grasped for it,
missed it, and fell with a confused flash in the
air, striking the stage with fearful momentum.
It was stated by the doctors that it was from
the injuries received by this fall that he was
bereft of his reason, as the bones in the skull
had been splintered and caused his trouble.

HANN, THOMAS R — Born in London,
Eng. Made his debut at Landsham, Eng.
First appeared in America Nov. 27, 1850, as
Othello, at Milwaukee, Wis. Visited Cali-
fornia in 1857 and returned in 1S58.

HANN A, MRS.— Made her debut, in 1821,
at the Columbia Street Theatre, Cincinnati,
Ohio.

HANSON, ISADORA— Born in Philadel-
phia, where she made her debut Nov. 16, 1847,
at the first concert of the Philharmonic Society.

HARDINGE, EMMA.— Came to this
country from England, Aug. 22, 1855. Made
her American debut at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, but soon after left the stage and
came out as an advocate of spiritualistic doc-
trines. Was a resident of California about ten
years.

HARDINGE, FANNY.— Made her debut
Oct. 31, 1854, at the People's Theatre, Balti-
more, Md., as Lisset in " Swiss Cottage."

HARDINGE, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. H.
was born in England. Visited this country for
Wignell, in 1797, for the Chestnut, Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut, Dec. 20.

Mrs. H. was born in Engtend. Made her
American debut Dec. 22,- 1799, in " Every One
has his Fault."

HARKINS, DANIEL H.— Born in Bos-
ton, Mass., April 27, 1835. Resided on a farm
until he was seventeen years of age. Becom-
ing stage-struck, he organized the Garrick Club
of Thespians. Made his debut on the regular
stage in the Summer of 1853, at John Rice's
old Theatre, Chicago, 111. He next appeared
at the Walnut, Philadelphia, for one season ;
thence to Laura Keene's Theatre, New York.
Was playing juvenile business at Niblo's Gar-
den, New York, when the rebellion of i860
broke out. He joined the first cavalry organiza-
tion in New York and raised a cavalry company
for the three years service. He served through
the war on the staff of Generals Slocum, Hun-
ter and Sullivan. He was in many of the se-
verest campaigns, including the seven days be-

ADA HAKLAND.

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fore Richmond, Va. Left the service as Major.
Returned to the stage after an absence of five
years.

HARLAND, ADA.— Daughter of an emi-
nent surgeon. Was born in London, Eng.,
Dec. 22, 1S47. Was educated at the Convent
of Notre Dame, Sheffield, Eng. Made her
first appearance in London, Eng., March S,
1S62, at the St. James' Theatre, as Theodore
in " Friends or Foes," which established her
success in that city. Has played in nearly all
the principal London theatres, and at her de-
parture for America was considered one of the
first comedy and burlesque artists in England.
Came to America with the Lydia Thompson
Burlesque Troupe and opened at Wood's Mu-
seum Sept. 28, 1868, as Jupiter in " Ixion."
To see this young lady dance a jig is enough
to make one reverence that ideal practice in
the pagan heaven, and Miss Harland is proba-
bly the only mortal who could look like a di-
vinity in the act of throwing herself about in
her enchanting break-down. In serious acting
she appears to greater advantage. Her face
and voice are expressive and pleasant, and she
shows intelligence and gentle feeling.

HARPER, MR. AND. MRS.— Mr. H.
was born in Jamaica, W. I. First appeared in
New York Nov. 25, 17S5, at the John Street
Theatre. Died in 1813.

Mrs. H. was an amiable woman, but pos-
sessed of no great talent.

HARRISON, ALICE MAUDE.— Born in
New York in Sept., 1850. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1 861, in several parts.
Continued at this establishment through Leon-
ard Grover's management. In 1S65 she went
to Grover's National Theatre, Washington, as
second chambermaid. Appeared in New York
at the Olympic Theatre, in 1S66, as Fan God
in the " Ice Witch." Was the original Maggy
in " Treasure Trove," and Burlesque in
"Humpty Dumpty," at the Olympic. She
then went to the Tammany, where she is now
as sonbrette.

HARRISON, C. B— Died in Washington,
D. C, June 15, 1862.

HARRISON, MRS.— Born in England.
Maiden name Clifford. Made her debut at the
Coburg Theatre, London, Eng. First ap-
peared in America in 1834, at the Park Thea-
tre, as Desdemona. First appeared in Phila-
delphia Nov. g, 1S39, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as the Page in the " Marriage of
Figaro." Died in Norfolk, Va., in 1842.

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HARRISON, W— Born in Liverpool, Eng.
Made his debut in 1834, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Othello. Died in New York in
1S47.

HARRISON, WILLIAM.— Born June
15, 1S13, and made his first appearance on the
stage, under Mr. Macready's management, at
Covent Garden Theatre, on May 2, 1839, in
Rooke's opera, " Henrique, or the Love Pil-
grim." In Nov. of the same year "The Beg-
gar's Opera" was revived, in which he appeared
in the character of Captain Macheath upwards
of sixty consecutive nights. Mr. Harrison was
the original Thaddeus in " The Bohemian
Girl." His " You'll Remember Me" became
the theme of general admiration, and 80,000
copies of the ballad were sold the first year.
On the 21st of Aug., 1S54, Mr. Harrison, ac-
companied by Louisa Pyne, sailed from Liv-
erpool for the United States. Three years
were passed in a highly successful tour through
America, and on their return they strove to es-
tablish a permanent English opera in the me-
tropolis. On the 21st of Sept , 1857, trle Ly-
ceum was opened by them for this purpose, and
" The Rose of Castile" produced. His farewell
appearance on any stage was in May, 1868, at
the Theatre Royal, Liverpool, in the part of
Fritz in "The Grand Duchess." Died in
Gainsford, Kentish Town, Eng,, Nov. 6, 1868.
He was buried at the Kensal Green Cemetery,
on Nov. 12, in the grave originally made for
Mrs. Maria Clifford, his mother-in-law, and for
many years an actress at the Haymarket Thea-
tre.

HARRISON, WILLIAM B.— This im-
provisator and comic vocalist was born in
Lambeth, Surrey, Eng., in Dec, 1812. Came
to America in 1S41. First appeared in Phila-
delphia in 1842, where he sang in the People's
Concerts in the Chinese Buildings, in con-
junction with Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mrs.
Taylor, Rosina Shaw, Thomas Hadaway, and
Peter Richings. Previous to coming to
America, he had played first low comedy at
several of the principal theatres in England.
In 1S44 he appeared at Barnum's Museum,
New York. At that time the company con-
sisted of Miss Caroline Chapman, Mrs. Phil-
lips (now Mrs. Holman), George Chapman*
Maria Barton, Great Western (known generally
as Yankee Western, and father of the present
Lucille Western), John Dunn, Barney Wil-
liams, Billy Whitlock, Luke West, the Marti-
netti Family, and others. He was also con-
nected with Barnum's Museum, Philadelphia
(burnt down in 1S50). Returned to New
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ture Room of the Museum, under F. C. We-
myss and C. W. Clarke's management of the
stage. Mr H. was also exhibitor of Lavinia
Warren from her first appearance until she
was married to Gen. Tom Thumb (Charles S.
Stratton) in Feb., 1S63. He then exhibited
Minnie Warren with Com. Nutt, since which
he has travelled considerably with the Ellinger
and Foote Combination. He has been a
member of the American Dramatic Fund As-
sociation, and at the present time is one of its
directors. He has travelled the States con-
siderably, his name being well known through-
out the country.

HARRINGTON, MR. AND MRS— Mr.
H. was born in London, Eng. Made his
American debut Aug. 19, 1S37, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Lord Norland
in " Every One has His Fault." Returned to
England in 1841.

Mrs. H. made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia Nov. 8, 1837, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as " Little Pickle."

HARRINGTON, PROFESSOR.— Jona-
than Harrington (better known as Professor
Harrington), was born at Boston, in 1809.
While quite young, a schoolboy of eleven, he
was taken with his parents to see the celebrated
Charles, a renowned ventriloquist, who visited
this country many years ago ; upon their return
home, of course the conversation turned on the
performance witnessed, when the boy com-
pletely surprised his parents by going through
the scenes in ventriloquism, as done by Charles,
with all the nonchalance of an old stager. In
1831 he commenced exhibiting under his own
auspices, with the celebrated diorama, entitled
the " Burning of Moscow," making a few ex-
periments in legerdemain with his ventrilo-
quism, and from that day to this he has been
welcomed wherever advertised.

HARRINGTON, WILLIAM— Born in
Boston, in 1804. Was a popular equestrian in
the West. Died in Milledgeville, Ga., Nov.
4. i§35-

HARRIS, LIZZIE.— Made her American
debut in New York, Feb. 26, 1864, as Lucia,
at the Academy, New York.

HARRIS, MRS.— Maiden name Grattan.
Died in Peoria, 111., Aug. 12, 1856.

HARRIS, SAMUEL.— Born in 1823. Was
better known as S. Wesley Barmore. Became
popular as the representative of Uncle Tom in
"Uncle Tom's Cabin"" Died in Brooklyn,
L. I., Aug. 25, 1858.

HARRIS, WILLIAM.— Born in New
York Oct. 25, 1839. Made his first appear-

ance on the stage at the National Theatre, New
York, in July, 1S54, as the first soldier in
" Pizarro." He then went South and travelled
with Crisp's Company. In 1S60 he enlisted in
Cincinnati, Ohio, as a private soldier in the
Thirty-fourth Ohio Regiment. He quickly
rose to the rank of captain. Was with Sheri-
dan through the campaign in the Shenandoah
Valley. Was wounded at Martinsburg, Ya.,
July 25, 1864. Was afterwards Provost Mar-
shal of the Department of Western Virginia.
Was honorably mustered out of the service
Feb. 22, 1S65. Reappeared on the stage at
the Boston Museum as juvenile man.

HART, JOSH.— Born at 50S Greenwich
Street, New York, in 1834. Learned the
trade of lead pencil making. First entered
the profession at the Greenwich Hill Theatre,
when only a boy. In 1S50 went to the Old
Bowery Theatre as property man. First ap-
peared as an actor at the Old Bowery, in 1852,
in the " Reprobate of Paris." He then went
on a travelling tour, returning to the Bowery
in 1855. In Ma}', 1S56, he went to Europe
and opened at the Strand Theatre, London,
where he played two weeks, after which he
went to the City of London Theatre, opening
there June 21, 1856, as Solon Shingle in the
" People's Lawyer." Remained in England
fifteen months, when he returned to America
and started in the variety business. In 1868
he opened at the Howard Athenaeum, Boston,
in copartnership with Joseph Trowbridge and
Isaac Rich, where he is at present. Up to
1850 he was known as J. Jones.

HARWOOD, JOHN E.— Born in England
in 1771. Made his American debut, in 1794,
at the Southwark Theatre, Philadelphia. Ap-
peared in New York, Nov. 14, 1S63, at the
Park Theatre, as Trepanti in " She Would
and She Would Not." Married Miss Bache,
a grand-daughter of Benjamin Franklin. Died
in Germantown, Pa., Sept. 21, 1809.

HATHAWAY, MISS.— This lady was
formerly connected with the New York thea-
tres. She is the wife of Mr. Beissenherz, a
musician.

HATHWELL, HENRIETTA— Born in
Philadelphia. When quite a child she made
her debut at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

HATHWELL, LOUISA— Born in Phila-
delphia, where she made her debut, in 1S22,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as a Child.

HATHWELL, MATILDA— Born in
England. Made her debut, in America, as a
danseuse, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,

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Philadelphia. Retired from the stage after
having played several characters.

HATHWELL, MR.— Born in Bath, Eng.
Made his American debut at Baltimore, Md.
Died in Philadelphia.

HAUCK, MINNIE.— Born in New York.
At the age of three she went with her parents
to New Orleans. Her parents returned to
New York when she was scarcely fifteen.
First appeared in public at Christ Church as
soprano in the choir at eighteen years of age.
In less than two years she sang at the Academy
of Music in the opera of " Crispino," and has
since earned a world-wide fame. Made her
debut in London, Eng., Oct. 26, 1868, at the
Italian Opera House, as Amina in " La Som-
nambula."

HAUPT, WILLIAM A.— Made h\s debut
at the Boston Museum, in Feb., 1863, as Ruy
Gomez in " Faint Heart Never Won Fair
Lady."

HAVANA ITALIAN OPERA

TROUPE. — This celebrated troupe of lyric
artistes, composed of the following ladies and
gentlemen, Signorina Balbina Steffenone,
Eliza Costini, Signora L. Bellini, Signorina
Bosig, Signora C. Vietti, Sig^Domenico Lorini,
F. Badiali, Ignazio Marini, Colletti, T. Bara-
tini, L. Martinelli, Serverro Strini, and P.
Condi, made their debut in New York, April
n, 1S50, in " Norma," at Niblo's Garden.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1S50,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, in the opera
of " Norma." The whole established under
the direction of F. Badiali, and numbering in
all ninety-five members.

HAWTHORNE, GEORGIANA.— Bom
in London, Eng., in 181 1. Made her debut zX
Covent Garden Theatre, London. First ap-
peared in America, Oct. 29, 1827, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as a
danseuse. Retired from the stage in 1S30.

HAYES, CATHARINE.— Born in Lim-
erick, Ireland, about 1820. At an early age
her beautiful voice won for her the patronage
of the late Hon. and Right Rev.Edmund Knox,
Bishop of Limerick In Dublin, Sig. Antonio
Sapio was the first singing master of Miss H.,
in 1841. Her first appearance in public took
place at Sig. Sapio's annual concert in the
great room of the Rotunda. In December of
that year she sang, at the concert of the Ana-
creontic Society, " Qui la voce," from Bellini's
"Puritani," and "Come per sereno," from
" Somnambula." It was on hearing Grisi and
Mario in " Norma" that Miss Hayes first ex-
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and after considerable opposition from her re-
lations, she went to Paris, in Oct., 1844, to
study under Manuel Garcia (brother of Mad.
Malibran, and master of Jenny Lind), who,
after a tuition of a year and a half, advised her
to proceed to Italy, in order to obtain the best
experience for the stage. At Milan she be-
came the pupil of Sig. Felice Ronconi, brother
of the great Giorgio Ronconi ; and through
the kind intervention of Mad. Grassine (Grisi's
aunt), she was engaged for the Italian Opera
House in Marseilles, where she made her
first appearance on any stage, on the 10th of
May, 1S45, as ErVira in " Puritani." After
her return to Milan, she continued her studies
under Felice Ronconi, until Morelli, the di-
rector of the Scala, offered her an engagement.
Her first character was Linda, and she was
recalled twelve times by the audience. Made
her first appearance at Covent Garden, April
10, 1S49, as Linda. In 1851 she visited
America, and made her debut, Sept. 23, at
Tripler Hall, New York. Gave her first con-
cert in Philadelphia, Dec. 6, 1851, at Musical
Fund Hall. In 1856 she lost $27,000 by the
failure of Messrs. Saunders & Brennon, of
San Francisco. In Sept., 1857, s'le was mar-
ried in Europe to her agent, W. A. Bushnell,
of New York. He had been but a short time
divorced from his first wife in this country,
who sued him for cruel treatment. He died' at
Biarritz, July 3, 185S. Miss Hayes died at
Sydenham, Aug. 11, 1861. Her will was exe-
cuted on the 8th of the same month. She
nominated Capt. G. J. Power and H. Lee,
Esq., executors, to whom probate was granted
on the 26th of August by the London Court,
her personal property being sworn under
j£ 16,000. After making provision for her
mother by way of annuity, and legacies to her
sister, Miss Henrietta Hays ; her aunt, Mrs. C.
Daly ; and to Miss Agnes Knox, grand-daugh-
ter to the late Bishop of Limerick, and to her
servants, she bequeathed the residue of her
property to her executor, Capt. G. J. Power,
for his sole use and disposition. The testatrix
directed her jewelry to be sold, and the
produce to form part of the residue. There was,
however, onearticleof jewelry excepted ; itwas
a diamond bracelet, the centre of which takes
out and forms a brooch. This ornament was
bestowed upon the wife of her executor, H.
Lee, Esq.

HAYS, MR.— Made his debut, in 1S21, in
Cincinnati, Ohio, under the management of
Collins & Jones.

HAYES, TIM. — This clog dancer was born
in Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 22, 1841. Came to

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America in i860, since which time he has ap-
peared in the principal variety halls through-
out the country.

HAYWARD, MR.— Born in Baltimore,
Md. Right name Shultz. Died in San Fran-
cisco, Cal., in Feb., i860. He was the son of
a prominent merchant of Baltimore.

HAZARD, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. H.
made his debut, at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in 1830. Appeared the same
year at the Bowery Theatre, New York. Died
in 1831.

Mrs, H. made her debut in Philadelphia,
Feb. 11, 1839, at the Chestnut, as Fatima in
the ballet of the " Maid of Cashmere."

HEARD, MR.— Made his debut, in 1797,
at the John Street Theatre, New York.

HEARTWELL, CHARLES J.— Born in
Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 12, 1S34. Arrived in
America May 5, 1851, and made his debut Oct.
11, 1854, at New London, Conn., with a travel-
ling dramatic troupe. First appeared in New
York, Sept. 17, i860, at the National Theatre,
as Virginius. Died in Little Rock, Ark., Jan.
22, 1866.

HEELY, MR. AND MRS.— Came to this
country, in 1794, for the Federal Street Theatre,
Boston.

HELLER, ROBERT PALMER.— This
magician and pianist was born in Canterbury,
Eng., in 1833. First appeared as a conjurer
at Rochester, Eng. Arrived in America Sept.
15, 1852, and made his debut at the Museum,
Albany, N. Y. First appeared in New York
at the Chinese Buildings. On the nth of
April, 1864, he opened the French Theatre,
5S5 Broadway, New York, for his perform-
ances. Revisited England in January, 1868.
Has visited California twice.

HEMPLE, SAMUEL.— Born in Philadel-
phia in 1833. Made his debut in 1850, in his
native city, at the Arch Street Theatre, as Clod
in " Gilderoy." Has been connected with the
Philadelphia theatres ever since, where he is
quite a favorite as second low comedian.

HENDERSON, CHARLES.— Made his
debut Sept. 6, 1854, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Richard the Third.

HENDERSON, WILLIE.— Born in New
York, June 24, 1839. Commenced the pro-
fession in an amateur association. First ap-
peared in public in June, 1S65, in Dayton,
Ohio, as Sam in " Perfection." Appeared in
Rochester, N. Y., as Fathom in the " Hunch-
back," in 1S66, and remained there all the sea-
son. First appeared in New York at Barnum's
Museum, Broadway, above Spring street, as

the Sergeant in " Eustache Baudin," in Sept.,
1S67.

HENDERSON, MR. AND MRS. WM.
— Mr. H. made his debut, in 1821, at the
Columbia Street Theatre, Cincinnati. First
appeared in Philadelphia, May 14, 1855, as
Ingomar, at the City Muse«m. Married Hen-
rietta Lewis. Has been manager of the Pitts-
burgh Theatre for seven years.

Ettie Henderson, whose maiden name was
Henrietta Lewis, was brought up in Philadel-
phia and educated in the convent of Notre
Dame, in Cincinnati. She made her first ap-
pearance on the stage in Cincinnati, at the
theatre now known as Wood's, her father
at that time being the manager. In the Sum-
mer of 1862 she sailed for Europe, and made
her appearance at the Adelphi, Liverpool,
as Fanchon, being the first lady that had
played that character in the Queen's domin-
ions. On the 9th of Feb.. 1863, she appeared
as Fanchon at the Standard Theatre, London,
and continued there eight weeks with great
success. She played Fanchon fifteen times.
After remaining in the provinces to fill brief
star engagements, she sailed for the States and
arrived home May 4, 1S63.

HENGLER, T. M.— Born in Albany, N.
Y., in 1845, of Irish parents. He made his
debut at Albany in 1S60, then joined New-
comb's Minstrels, remaining with them three
years. Became connected with Sam Sharpley's
Troupe in 1S63, and with Delehanty in 1866.
Their first engagement together was with Din-
gess & Green's Minstrels.

HENKENS, HARRY. — Right name
Hincken. Was born in New Jersey in 1809.
Made his first appearance in Philadelphia, Sept.
1, 1840, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as
Lionel Lynx in " Married Life." Was the
leading man at the " Walnut " for some time.
In "villain characters' he was very good.
Died very suddenly in New York, Jan. 17, 1853,
while a member of Barnum's Museum.

HENNECART, MARIA.— This Italian
danseuse made her American debut Aug. 4,
1859, at Niblo's Garden, New York.

HENRI, CHARLES.— Right name Mon-
tague. Came to this country, with a number
of others, under John Bates' management, and
appeared at his theatre, in Cincinnati, in pan-
tomime. First appeared in Philadelphia, May
8, 1S5S, at the City Museum, as Wolfo in the
" Wizard Skiff." Died in Philadelphia Sept.
30, 1S65.

HENRIQUES, MADELAINE.— Born in
New York, in 1S41, of Jewish parents. Made

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her debut Dec. 3, i860, at Wallack's old Thea-
tre, New York, in the play of the " Model
Hypocrite." Remained in Wallack's com-
pany until she took her leave of the stage,
which occurred April 20, 1867, as Peg Woffing-
ton in "Masks and Faces." Was married in
New York, May 25, same year, to Louis J.
Jennings, of London, and sailed the same day
for Europe.

HENRY, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.— Mr.
H. was born in Ireland. Made his debut in
London, Eng., in 1762, at Drury Lane Theatre.
First appeared in America, Dec. 7, 1767, at the
John Street Theatre, New York, as Aimwell
in the " Beau's Stratagem." He was the origi-
nal Sir Peter Teazle in America. Died on
ship-board April 25, 1795. He was deprived
of his reason just before his death.

Miss Storer, afterwards Mrs. Henry, made
her American debut, in 1765, at the John Street
Theatre, New York. Was burnt at sea during
a voyage from Jamaica.

Mrs. John Henry, the second, made her
American debut, in 1786, at the John Street
Theatre, New York, as Patty in the " Maid of
the Mill." Became insane at the loss of her
husband, and was placed in the Philadelphia
Hospital, wherein the same year she died a
raving maniac.

HENRY, MR.— Born in England. Was a
member of Gilfert's company in Albany, N.
Y. Returned to England.

HENRY, MRS.— Formerly Mrs. Barrett,
and Mrs. Drummond. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, in 1823, at the Chestnut. Opened in
New York, in 1824, at the Chatham Garden,
as Lady Priorly in " Wives as they Were and
Maids as they Are."

HENRY, MRS. WM- Born in Liverpool,
Eng. Made her American debut, in 1833, at'
the Petersburg, Va., Theatre, as Mrs. Bel-
mour in " Is He Jealous?" First appeared in
New York at Niblo's Garden. Opened in
Philadelphia July 16, 1846, at Masonic Hall.

HENRY, WILLIAM.— Born in Ports-
mouth, Eng. Made his debut, in 1831, at
Montreal, Canada. First appeared in New
York, in 1S37, at tne Richmond Hill Theatre.

HENSLER, ELISE.— Made her debut
June 16, 1855, at the Academy, New York, as
Linda. First appeared in Philadelphia Dec.
1, 1855, in concert, at Musical Fund Hall.

HERBERT, JOHN. — Born in Worcester,
Eng. Made his debut in 1815, at the English
Opera House, London. First appeared in
America, in 1S17, at the Chestnut Street Thea-

tre, Philadelphia, as Sir Abel Handy. Died
in Boston in 1835.

HERBERT, JOHN, JR.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1803. Made his debut in 1821,
at Harrisburg, Pa., with a travelling dramatic
company, as Timothy Quaint in the " Soldier's
Daughter."

HERBERT, MR.- Born in England.
Made his American debut 'Sept. 5, 1752, at
Williamsburg, Va., as Salanio, and the Duke,
in "Merchant of Venice."

HERBERT, MRS.— Helen Kent was born
in London, Eng. Made her debut in 1829, at
the Bowery Theatre, New York, in the corps
de ballet. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Sept. 1, 1851, as Mrs. Wagtail, at the Arch
Street Theatre.

HERNDON, T. J.— Born in Springfield,
111., Sept. n, 1833. His father, John R.
Herndon, was one of the early settlers of that
place. At fifteen years of age he was appren-
ticed to learn the trade of printing in the Jour-
nal office, Chicago. Visited New York in
1852, and joined the old Excelsior Dramatic
Club, under the assumed name of Charles
Walker. Made his first appearance on the
regular boards at the National Theatre, Bos-
ton, under W. M. Fleming's management, in
Sept., 1853, as James in " London Assurance."
While in that company he made a hit as Bill
in the drama of " Hot Corn." At the break-
ing out of the Rebellion he joined the Ninety-
ninth New York Volunteers, and soon became
first lieutenant, serving in that capacity for two
years. Re-entered the profession in Norfolk,
Va. He then travelled with the Wilkes Booth
and Barrow Combination. First appeared in
New York, June iS, 1863, at the Winter Gar-
den Theatre, as Swig in " Swiss Swains."
His second appearance in New York was May
16, 1S64, as Asa Trenchard in " Our American
Cousin at Home," for the benefit of Mrs. F.
S. Chanfrau. Season of i865-'66 he was stage
manager of Opera House, Louisville, Ky. Was
married at the Unitarian Church, in that city,
July 10, 1866, to Clara Milton. In i867-'6S
he was in Galveston, Texas. Is now travelling
through the West.

HERNE, JAMES A.— Born in Troy, N.
Y., Feb. 1, 1S40. Made his first appearance
on the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, Troy, N.
Y., in April, 1S59, as George Shelby in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin." Remained at the Gaiety
Theatre in that city for two seasons. Visited
Baltimore, Md., in Nov., 1861, and remained
at the Holliday Street Theatre three seasons.
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tre in Washington, opened by John T. Ford,
afterwards the scene of the Lincoln assassina-
tion. Travelled with Susan Denin for three
months. Opened at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, in Sept , 1865. Opened in
Montreal, Canada, June 1, 1866. Was mar-
ried to Helen Western, July 17, 1S66, in that
city. Trevelled with his wife three seasons.
Went to Califorpia in 186S. Was manager of
the Grand Opera House, New York, during
the Summer season of 1869.

HERON, MATILDA.— Born in Labby
Vale, Londonderry, Ireland. Came to the
United States when very young. Became the
pupil of Mr. Peter Richings, and made her
first appearance on any stage, Feb. 17, 1S51, at
the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Bianca in " Fazio." In 1853 Miss H. left
Philadelphia for California, in company with
George W. Lewis, her agent. On the passage,
Mr. Lewis died, and our heroine arrived in
San Francisco, a stranger to every one — not
even known by theatric reputation. She,
however, soon found friends, and on tlie 26th
of December made her debut at the American
Theatre, San Francisco, as Bianca, supported
by Mr. Lewis Baker, as Fazio. In June, 1854,
she left California, and arriving in New York,
commenced a starring tour through the country,
which proved highly successful. On Dec. 24,
1857, Miss H. was married to Robert Stoepel
(leader of the orchestra at Wallack's Theatre),
in St. Ann's Church, New York, by Rev. Dr.
Gallaudet. Made her debut in London, Eng.,
April 1, 1861, at the Lyceum Theatre, as Ro-
salie Lee in " New Year's Eve." Returned
to America, and shortly after she separated
from her husband. This lady is still before
the public, occasionally playing star engage-
ments in New York and throughout the coun-
try. She has of late introduced to the stage
several pupils, Miss Ethel being the most suc-
cessful one. Her greatest triumph has been
" Camille," which she has performed a great
many times. In March, 1S69, she sued for a
divorce from her husband.

HERON, MARY ANN.— Made her debut,
as a Child, at the Boston Theatre, in Feb.,
184S. First appeared in Philadelphia, March
6, 1S48, at the Walnut Street Theatre.

HERRING, FANNY.— Fanny Herring
was born in London, Eng., April 6, 1832, and
is the daughter of the late Thomas Herring,
the famous English comedian, and Mrs. F.
Herring, well known to the habitues of the
Old Bowery, New York, when under the
management of Gates. In 1836, accompanied
by her mother, Miss Herring visited this

country, and during the season of 1842- '43,
made her debut on the stage at the Old Bowery
Theatre, under Thomas Hamblin's manage-
ment, as the Boy in the play of " The Bottle,"
and in 1844 appeared at her mother's benefit at
the Bowery Amphitheatre, while under the di-
rection of John Tryon, as Prince Agib in
" Timour the Tartar." She has been recog-
nized at the Old Bowery Theatre, New York,
for several years as a great favorite, and oc-
casionally plays star engagements there as well
as in other cities throughout the country. In
1869 she travelled with a burlesque troupe
playing " Ixion," having previously performed
it in New York at Wood's Museum. In 1868
was married to a young man of Williams-
burgh, L. I.

HERRING, MRS.— Was for a long time
a great favorite at the Old Bowery Theatre,
New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Dec. 15, 1S36, at the Coates Street Theatre,
as Widow Cheerly.

HERMANN, PROF. -This celebrated
magician was born in Hanover, in 1821. He
was educated in Paris. His prestidigitorial
predeliction exhibited itself at an early age.
Came to America in 1861. First appeared
here at the Academy of Music, New York,
Sept. 16, 1861. After remaining in this coun-
try for nearly two years, visiting all the cities
of note, he returned to Europe and opened at
the Princess' Theatre, London, in Oct., 1863.
Returned to America in Aug., 1689.

HERSEE, ROSE.— This prima donna,

who was engaged in England by Parepa Rosa
to join her English Opera Troupe in America
for the season of i86g-'7o, made a successful
debut in 1S67, at the New Standard Theatre,
London. During her subsequent twelve
months' engagement at Her Majesty's Opera,
she had few opportunities of displaying her
talents. But that she had largely profited by
the opportunities for study which in that po-
sition were abundant, became evident at the
opening of the ill-starred New Italian Opera
at the Lyceum Theatre in June, 1869. Sud-
denly called in at six days' notice, and with
only one rehearsal, to play the part of Adina
(" L'Ebsir d'Amore "), in conjunction with
Sig. Gardoni, Sig. Gassier, and other celebra-
ted artists, she acquitted herself in a manner
which took the town by surprise. She arrived
in America in August, 1869, and made her
debut at the French Theatre, New York, with
the Parepa Rosa Troupe.

HESS, CQRT.— Born in Burlington, N.
J., Sept. 5, 1838. Commenced his theatrical

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career as a cal! boy at the City Museum, Phila-
delphia, Nov. 27, 1854. His first speaking
part was Trap in " Wild Oats."

HEYL, LEWIS J.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut in 1825, at the Chest-
nut, as Henry Blunt in the " Turnpike Gate."
Died in 1839, in that city.

HICKEY, HIRAM PHINEAS.— Born in
New York, Oct. 11, 1824. Made his first
appearance on any stage Aug. 14, 1S46, at
Shire's Garden, Cincinnati, Ohio, as William
in" Black Eyed Susan." Made his debut in
Philadelphia, Jan. 29, 1853, as Jonathan
Ploughboy, at the Arch Street Theatre.

HICKS, C. CARROLL.— Made his debut
Dec. 13, 1S58, as Hamlet, at Burton's (after-
wards Winter Garden) Theatre, New York.

HICKWORTH, JOHN— Born in 1S15.
Was manager of the GarVeston, Texas. Thea-
tre, and a good actor. Died in Peoria, 111., in
April. 1858.

HIELD, MRS. ANNE.- Born in Bir-
mingham, Eng. Maiden name Scholey. Made
her debut at the Exeter Theatre, Devonshire,
Eng., as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet." First
appeared 111 London as Alicia in " Jane Shore,"
at the Surrey T^heatre. Made her debut in
America, in 1S32, at the Tremont Theatre,
Boston, as Lady Macbeth. Appeared in New
York, in .1S34, at the Park Theatre, as Mrs.
Beverly in the " Gamester." Appeared in
Philadelphia, Sept. 6, 1855, at the Walnut, as
Mrs. Oldrich in " Extremes."

HIELD, MR. AND MRS. C. W.— Made
their American debut, in 1834, at the Park
Theatre, New York. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, July 5, 1S38, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Macbeth and Lady Macb'eth.

HIELD, WILLIAM, JR.— Born in York,
Eng. Made his debut in his native city as
Young Norval. First appeared in London,
at the Surrey Theatre, as Harry Dornton.
First appeared in America April 10, 1837, at
the Tremont Theatre, Boston, as Young Nor-
val. Opened in New York at the Park Thea-
tre, as Beverly in the "Gamester." Died
Aug. 22, 185S, at tire Highlands of Neversink,
N. J., of pulmonary consumption.

HIFFERT, CATHERINE. -Born in
Hesse, Germany. Made her debut as a vocal
ist at Barnum's Museum, New York. First I
appeared as an actress, in 1849, at Burton's
Chambers Street Theatre. In 1S5S she was |
attached to George Christy's Minstrels as a I
delineator of female characters.

HIGHT, FRED.— Born in Philadelphia.
Made his debut in that city, in 1853, at the
Arch Street Theatre.

HILARIOT, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.—
Mr. H. was a dancer, from Paris. Made his
American debut Sept. 15, 1851, at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as a member of
the Parisian Ballet Troupe.

Mad. Antonio H. made her debut on the
same evening.

HILDRETH, SARAH.— Daughter of Dr.
Israel Hildreth, of Lowell, Mass. She became
enamored of the stage, and while on a visit to
Brooklyn, N. Y., put herself under the tuition
of Mrs. Vernon, and made her debut Aug. io,
1837, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Marianna in " The Wife," for the benefit of
Mr. Chippendale, and the following season was
engaged by Mr. Wm. Abbott, for the juvenile
ladies in his theatres in Charleston and Colum-
bia, S. C. She played the season in those two
cities, and a brief engagement in conjunction
with Louis Fitzgerald Tasistro, at Savannah,
Ga. She was then engaged by J. M. Weston
& Co., and performed in Wilmington and Fay-
etteville, N. C, and in Norfolk and Ports-
mouth, Va., returning home from the latter
place. In 1S42 acting manager W. H. Chip-
pendale (" Old Chip ') engaged her for the lead-
ing lady of the National Theatre, in Cincin-
nati, where she opened as Rosalind in "As
You Like It," but becoming fatigued and worn
with study, resigned her position after three
months', during winch time she had performed
a star engagement at Louisville, and received
a complimentary benefit which was visited by
the elite of Cincinnati, with whom she had a
large acquaintance. On that occasion she per-
formed the character of Ion with marked ability
and applause. General Butler, to whom she
was then engaged, was present at the perform-
ance, having come on to accompany tier home
to Lowell, and expressed to the writer of this
his surprise and gratification at her triumph.
They were soon after married, and it is said
she exacted a condition from, him that she
shouid be allowed to return to the stage at the
end of a year, if she wished ; but the cares of
a family changed her views, and she has never
since appeared before the public.

HILDRETH, MISS.— Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage, in 1834, in Portland,
Me, as Lady Anne to the Richard III of
poor Charley Eaton, and a night or two after-
wards she was announced as follows : " Miss
Hildreth, the young lady wh» made so suc-
cessful a debut as Lady Anne on Monday even-
ing, will make her second appearance on any

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stage this evening, as Lady Clara in the comedy
of ' Charles II.' " She was at this time mar-
ried to an actor named Charles Rounds, and
was said to be the widow of a Mr. Hildreth,
by whom she had a son, at this time about three
years old. Died at the North American Hotel,
New York, in 1S47.

HILDRETH, MR.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, July 15, 1851, at the National
Theatre.

HILL, FREDERICK S.— Born in Boston.
Made his debut April 22, 1832, at the Tremont
Theatre, in his native city, as Romeo. First
appeared in Philadelphia, March 6, 1834, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Julio Dormilly in
the " Six Degrees of Crime." Died in Boston
in April, 1S51.

HILL, G. H.-" Yankee Hill."- Was born
in Boston, Mass., where he first appeared in
public in 1799. He was engaged at the War-
ren Theatre to recite Yankee stories between
the pieces. He soon after became a member
of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
where he filled a very humble position, and
was frequently grossly insulted by the disap-
probation of the audience. He was discharged
in disgrace from tins theatre for refusing to act
as a courtier in the coronation scene of the
"Exile/' Growing desperate and reckless in
his manner, he applied to Mr. Simpson, of
the Park Theatre, New York, and was im-
mediately engaged to play Yankee charac-
ters, and so sudden was his success that he
in a very short time started on a starring tour,
and proved a very formidable rival to Mr.
Hackett. He visited Philadelphia in 1832, ap-
pearing in one of his celebrated characters. In
1838 he crossed the Atlantic and made his debut
on the London stage at the Adelphi Theatre,
where lie met with great success. Died in
Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1849. His life was
insured for $5,000.

HILL, MRS —From the Theatre Royal,
Drury Lane. Well known as Mrs. Stanley.
Born in London. Made her first appearance
on the American stage, June 11, 1827, at Chat-
ham Theatre, New York, as Euphrasia. After-
wards played at the La Fayette Theatre. Died
in New Orleans in 1834.

HILL, MRS. ANNE RUSSELL.— Born
»n London. Made her first appearance on the
American stage, in July, 1840, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Flore in 'Capers and
Coronets. ' Her first appearance on any stage
was at Drury feane Theatre, London, as the
Child in " Pizarro.' *In 1S52 she was a meiii-
uer of the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

HILL, MISS J. — Made her first appearance
on the stage, Sept. 10, 1S47, as Annetta in
" The Blue Devils," at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia. In 1852 was at Burton's
Chambers Street Theatre, New York.

HILL, MR. AND MRS. C. BARTON.—
Mr. H. was born in Dover, Eng., in 1828, and
made his American debut in 1849, at Pitts-
burgh, Pa., as Mandeville in the " Young
Widow." First appeared in New York, m
Sept., 1850, at the Broadway Theatre, as
Charles Paragon. Opened in Philadelphia,
Aug. 16, 1851, as Amenophis in " Azael, the
Prodigal." In 1S51 was married in St. John's
Church, New York, to Olivia Crook, a member
of the Old Broadway Theatre company, who
obtained a divorce from him in 1861. On
Sept. 25, of the same year, he was married in
Philadelphia to Marian Watts, of New York.
Mr. H. was the leading man at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, for the season of
i868-'69.

Mrs. H.,the first, made her first appearance
in Philadelphia, Aug. 16, 1S51, as Ernestine in
"' Loan of a Lover."

HILSON, MR. AND MRS. THOMAS.
— Mr. Hilson's right name was Hill. Was
born in London, Eng., in 17S4. Made his
first appearance on the stage in America in
1S09, at the Park Theatre, New York, as Wal-
ter in "The Children of the Wood." First
appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. n* 1832, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Dashwood in
" Know Your Own Mind." He marriecl Miss
E. A. Johnson. He died at Louisville, Ky.,
July 23, 1S34, of apoplexy. He was ap-
parently in perfect health till within fifteen
minutes of his death.

Mrs. Hilson was formerly Ellen Augusta
Johnson, whose parents were members of the
Park Theatre company. She was born in 1801.
Made her debut at the Park Theatre, New
York, Jan. 15, 1817, as Amanthisin the " Child
of Nature." Remained there until 1830.
Made her debut in Philadelphia, Sept. 12,
1831, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Lady
Teazle. She married Mr. Hilson, comedian,
in Aug., 1S25, a match of the purest affection,
and, we believe, of unalloyed happiness. On
the death of Mrs. Johnson, in June, 1830,
Mrs. Hilson's mind was so much affected by
the loss of a parent on whom she doted, that
for a time she withdrew entirely from the stage ;
and on resuming the profession, principally
travelled with her husband on the usual South-
ern and Western starring tours, until his death
in 1834. I'1 tne Fall of 1835 she returned to
the Park, sadly changed . her beauty and her

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youth had fled together. While still attached
to the Park company, Mrs. Hilson contracted
the scarlet fever during her attendance on her
only child, who was sick of the same dangerous
disease. The child recovered, but the mother
died on the morning of April 2, 1837.

HINCHMAN, MR.— Made his debut Jan.
16, 1849, at Silsbee's Lyceum, Philadelphia,
as Dot's Father in " Cricket on the Hearth."

HINCKLEY, ISABELLA.— Bom in
New York, in 1S40. Sailed for Europe, May
16, 1S57, to study. Made her debut in Flor-
ence, Dec. 21, iS57,'at the Philharmonic Con-
cert. Appeared in London, Oct. 12, 1S60, in
a concert. Made her debut in opera, at Am-
sterdam, Holland, Dec. 24, 1S60, as Adalgisa
in "Norma." Returned to New York, ar-
riving here Nov. 17, 1S60, and made her debut,
Jan. 23, 1861, at the Academy of Music, New
York, as Lucia. Was married to Sig- Susini,
Oct. 30, 1S61. Died of puerperal fever, July
6, 1S62, in New York.

■HINCKLEY, SALLIE A. — Born in Bos-
ton, in 1S41. Made her debut Aug. S, 1S62, at
the Howard Athenaeum, Boston, in the farce
of "Take that Girl Away." Sailed for Cali-
fornia, arriving there early in 1863. She made
her first appearance after a very little prepara-
tion, at the Eureka Theatre, San Francisco, in
February of that year, as Emma Torrens in
"The Serious Family." Sailed for this city
with the Buislay Family, and made her debut
at the New Bowery Theatre, with the Buislays,
as Don Guzman, June iS, 1S66. After a visit
to Paris, she returned to New York and opened
the Worrell Sisters Theatre. Is at present in
California.

HIND, MR, AND MRS. THOMAS
JAMES. — Mr. H. was born in London, Eng.,
July iS, 1S15. When a boy he worked on the
same printing press that Benjamin Franklin
did in Cox's printing office, Great Queen
street. The press is now in the Patent Offioe
in Washington. Made his first appearance on
the stage in Hereford, Eng., in 1S37, under the
management of Charles Bass, as Hephestion
in " Alexander the Great," and Captain Dan-
vers in " Love, iaw and Physic." Became a
member of the York Circuit with G. V. Brooke
and Humphrey Bland. He was at this time
employed on several pictorial works — The
Illustrated London News, etc. In conjunc-
tion with his brother, he published Hind's
English Stage. Visited all the principal
towns in England and Scotland as agent for
Rankin's Troupe of Indians, father of McKee
'Rankin, now in this country. Made his last
appearance in England, at the Manchester

Theatre, as Tom Purple in " The House-
keeper." Came to America in 1849, with the
intention of remaining only a few months.
Made his American debut at the Chambers
Street Theatre, New York, Aug. 31, 1849, as
Sir Charles Cropland in the " Poor Gentle-
man," to Burton's Sir Robert Bramble, John
Brougham's Frederick, and Mrs. A. Knight's
(now Mrs. Hind), Emily Worthington. The
following night he repeated the same character
at Niblo's Garden. Was next engaged at the
Old Broadway Theatre. In 1S51 he married
Mrs. Adeline Knight, in New York, at St.
John's Church. He remained at the Old
Broadway for three years. He then went West
and South, and was with Ben De Bar for six
years. Returned to New York in i860, and
opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where
he remained three years. Was three years at
Mrs. John Wood's Olympic Theatre, New
York. Is at present at Edwin Booth's new
theatre in this city.

Mrs. Adeline Hind, formerly Mrs. Knight,
was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14, 1813.
Her maiden name was Grassan. Was mar-
ried to Stephen Knight, son of a Philadelphia
Quaker, who died in New York, in 1849.
Made her first appearance on the stage in 1837,
at the Old National Theatre, New York, cor-
ner of Leonard and Church streets, as Mari-
anna in " The Wife," with James Wallack,
Sr., as the St. Pierre, for the benefit of Mr.
Abbott. Made her second appearance at
Charleston, S. C, where she remained all the
season, as leading lady. Since then she has
held leading position in the principal cities
"throughout the country, playing opposite parts
to the elder Booth, Forrest, Charles Kean, and
James Wallack, Sr. Was the original Edith
in " Dombey and Son," at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre ; Cynthia in " Flowers of the
Forest," at the Boston Museum, and Old
Fadet in"Fanchon," at De Bar's New Or-
leans. Has been playing first old women for
the last few years.

HINTON, HENRY L.— Born in New
York, Sept. 9, 1840. Made his first appear-
ance in public at the Pittsburgh Theatre, in the
Fall of 1864, after his return from the Army of
the Republic. He remained there one week,
and then opened in Detroit, Mich., on Sept.
19, 1S64, as Montano in "Othello." On the
2Sth of August of the following year, after hav- .
ing played the line of first walking gentlemen
in Milwaukee, Wis., he visited New York, and
opened at the Broadway Theatre, as I^prd
Sands in " Henry VIII." The destruction by
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for a time his theatrical career. His next regu-
lar engagement was at Booth's new Theatre,
New York, where he appeared as Paris in
" Romeo and Juliet," a few nights after the
opening week.

HIPWORTH, MR.— Made his American
debut, 1794, at the Federal Street Theatre,
Boston, as Vapid in the "Dramatist." Died
in Charleston, S. C, in 1795.

HODGES, MR. AND MRS. J. A.— Mr.
H. wasjjorn in Canada. Made his debut Aug.
15, 1S56, at Buffalo, N. Y., as Labarre in the
"Midnight Watch."

Mrs. H. was born in England. Made her
debut at the Metropolitan Theatre, Buffalo,
N. Y.

HODGKINSON, MR. AND MRS.
JOHN. — Mr. H. was born in Manchester,
Eng , in 1767. His right name was Meadow-
craft. Made his debut in Bristol, Eng. First
appeared in America, in Sept., 1792, at the
Southwark Theatre, Philadelphia, as Belcour
in the" West Indian." Opened in New York,
Jan. 28, 1793, at the John Street Theatre, in
the "Dramatist." Died near Bladensburg,
Md., of yellow fever, Sept. 12, 1S05.

Miss Brett, afterwards Mrs. Hodgkinson,
was born in England. Made her debut, in
17S4, at the Haymarket, London. First ap-
peared in America, in 1792, at the Southwark
Theatre, Philadelphia. Opened in New York,
in Jan., 1793, at the John Street Theatre, and
soon after was married to Mr. Hodgkinson.
Died in Philadelphia in Sept., 1S03.

HODSON. GEORGIA.— Born in Dublin,
Ireland, Oct. 14, 1830. She is the daughter
of George Alfred Hodson, the musical com-
' poser. At thirteen years of age she made her
first appearance at the Theatre Royal, Brigh-
ton, as Amina in" Somnambula." She subse-
quently performed in the Lyceum, the Royal
Surrey, Strand, and other theatres in London.
Having won an enviable fame in her own
country, she came to America in the Fall of
iS55,and made her debut on the American stage,
Oct. 22, 1855, at Wallack's Theatre, New York,
as Asmodeus and Gertrude. The character of
the Indian Princess, in Brougham's " Poca-
hontas," was written for her. On March 24,
1S56, while the burlesque of " Pocahontas "
was having a run at Wallack's Theatre, our
heroine suddenly disappeared. She, however,
soon after turned up as a member of the Rosalie
Durand English Opera Troupe, and was mar-
ried to Mr. John Robertson.

H*OEY, MRS. JOHN— Maiden name Jo
sephine Shaw. Born in Liverpool, Eng., June, I

1824. Came to America with her father, John
Shaw (a musician and poet), accompanied Ly
her sisters, Mary and Rosina Shaw (Mrs. H.
Watkins). Made her first appearance on the
stage at the Museum, Baltimore, Md.,in 1839,
under the management of De Selden, as Eliza
in " Nature and Philosophy," her sister Char-
lotte playing Colin. Went to Charleston, S.
C, with Abbott. Returned to Baltimore and
married W. H. Russell, a gentleman not con-
nected with the profession, and by whom she
had two children, William and John. First
appeared in New York at the National Thea-
tre, Church and Leonard streets, W. E. Bur-
ton, manager. At the burning of that estab-
lishment in 1839 Mrs. Russell, then residing in
an adjoining building, was carried out in a
blanket. Was divorced from Russell at Wash-
ington in 1847. Reappeared in New York at
Burton's Theatre, Chambers street, in 1849.
During this engagement she was united to John
Hoey,of Adams' Express Company, and shortly
after took a farewell of the stage, Mr. PAirton
presenting her with a valuable diamond ring
on the occasion. After James Wallack, Sr.,
assumed the management of Brougham's Ly-
ceum.re-christened Wallack's Theatre, Broome
street and Broadway, Mrs. Hoey was induced
to abandon her retirement and accept the posi-
tion of leading lady, which she maintained
until the season of 1865, when she abruptly
terminated her engagement and retired to pri-
vate life. Made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Sept. 21, 1857, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Miss Hardcastle in " She Stoops
to Conquer." Mrs. Hoey maybe said to have
originated the present extravagant style of cos-
tuming, her wardrobe being the most gorgeous
and expensive of any actress that preceded
her. She displayed exquisite taste in the se-
lection of her stage apparel, which was com-
posed of the richest material, her husband's
ample means enabling her to gratify her wishes
in every respect.

HOGG, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.-Mr.
H. was born in Soho, London, Eng., Sept. 16,
1770 Made his debut March 30, 1796, at the
John Street Theatre, New York, as Count
Virolet in the "Mountaineers." Died in
New York, Feb. 14, 1813.

Ann Storer, Mrs. Hogg, made her debut in
1767, as a Child, at the John Street Theatre,
New York. Died in New York, Feb. 6, 1S16,
aged 67 years.

HOHNSTOCK, CHAS. AND ADELE.
— Made their first appearance in Philadelphia, ■
Jan. 9, 1849. at the Walnut Street Theatre.

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HOLCOMB, MARION.— This soubrette
actress and vocalist made her debut in New
Orleans, at the Varieties Theatre, under W.
R. Floyd's management. Is at present en-
gaged at Wood's Museum, Chicago.

HOLLAND, GEORGE.- Born in the
Parish of Lambeth, near London, Dec. 6,
1 791. Made his first appearance on any stage
in 1S20, at the Olympic Theatre, London, as
Tom in " All at Coventry." Made his debut
in America in Sept., 1S26, as a "star" at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, assuming seven
different characters in " The Day After the
Fair." Jn 1S35 he went to New Orleans as
Treasurer of the St. Charles Theatre. Re-
mained in the South with James Caldwell
until 1843. He soon after attached himself to
Mitchell's Olympic, New York, where he re-
mained seven years, appearing, however, in
Philadelphia, July 14, 1S46, at Masonic Hall,
as Mr. Golighty in " Lend Me Five Shillings."
At Wallack's bid Theatre, New York, he was
the principal low comedian for a long time, and
became a great favorite with the frequenters of
that establishment. On Dec. 14, 1S57, he se-
ceded from Wallack's, and joined GeorgeChris-
ty'sNegroMinstrels, where lie played the female
characters in black, making his debut Dec. 21.
At the time of his joining Christy's troupe, he
published a card, stating that " the inability of
the regukir theatres to keep their engagements,
compelled him to look after the flesh pots of
Egypt — perhaps I ought to say, Nubia." Left
burnt-cork and reappeared on the stage in
July, 185S. In 1861 he visited England, but
shortly after returned to New York, and re-
mained one of the company at Wallack's
Theatre until the close of the season of 1S68-
'69. He then left the establishment and ap-
peared at Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre at the
commencement of the season of iS6g-'7o.

HOLMAN, BENJAMIN.— Died in Troy,
N. Y., March 7, 1S64, in his 22d year. He
was the comedian of the Holman Opera
Troupe.

HOLMAN, MR. AND MRS. GEO —
Mr. H. was born in New York. Made his
debut in 1836, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia,
as a ballad singer. First appeared in New
York, as a tenor singer, at the Park Theatre.

Harriet Phillips, now Mrs. Holman, was
born in New York. Made her debut Sept.
24, 1838, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, in the "Maid of Cashmere." First
appeared in New York at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre, then known as Palmo's Opera
House. At present Mr. and Mrs. Holman

are managing and travelling with the Holman
Opera Troupe.

HOLMAN, MR. AND MRS JOSEPH
GEORGE. — Mr. H. was born in England, in
1764, and made his debut with a Thespian
Society, as Hamlet. His regular debut took
place at Covent Garden Theatre. London,
Oct. 26, 1784, as Romeo. In 1798 he married
Jane, youngest daughter of the Hon. and Rev.
Frederick Hamilton. This lady died June n,
1810. Crossed the Atlantic in 1S12, and made
her debut at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Lord Townley in the " Provoked Husband."
First appeared in Philadelphia, during the
season of 1812. at the Chestnut, as Lord
Townley. Died Aug. 24, 1S17, of apoplexy,
at Rockaway, L. I. He married Miss Latti-
mer two days previous to his death.

Miss Lattimer, afterwards Mrs. Holman,
was born in England, and made her American
debut in 1817, at the Charleston, S. C, Thea-
tre. She was engaged in England for the
Charleston Theatre by Mr. Holman, to whom
she was married in 1S17, two days before his
death. First appeared in New York singing
" The Soldier Tired of War's Alarms." In
March, 1S19, the announcement of her mar-
riage to Isaac Star Clawson appeared, but by
his name she was never known to the New
York stage. In the Summer of 1824 she again
married (C. W. Sandford, a distinguished law-
yer who afterwards held a high military rank),
and retired from the stage ; but on her hus-
band's becoming the proprietor of the Lafayette
Theatre, she resumed her profession, and ap-
peared there in Oct., 1S26. Appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 22, 1829, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. She last played at the Park,
in the Summer of 1829. Died in New York,
Sept. 1, 1S59.

HOLMES, CHARLES W.— Bom in
North Easton, Mass., Oct. 26, 1S46. Made
his first appearance on the stage, Sept. 3, 1S62,
at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, under Mrs.
Barrow's management, as Jackson in " The
Ticket of Lea.ve Man." Was there three
seasons. Opened in Brooklyn Academy of
Music, Feb. 13, 1S64, with Barney Williams
as the star, as Connor O'Flaherty in " Ireland
as it Was." Season of iS66-'67 was at Oma-
ha, Nebraska.

HOLMES, E. B.— Born in New York,
June 2, 1S40. First appeared on the stage in
June, 1S57, a' Newark, N. J., as Rochester,
in " Charles the Second." First appeared in
New York in Sept , 1862, at Niblo's Garden,
as the Duke, in " The Merchant of Venice."
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Crook ' at Niblo's Garden, New York, in
1867. In May, 1861, he was married in the
West Indies to Lizzie Macgregor, while with
Lanergan's company.

HOLMES, S. F. R— This Western tra-
gedian died in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1847.

HOLMES, WILLIAM.— Born in Hart-
ford. Comi., April 23, 1S40. First appeared
in public in Rockville. Conn., in 1S60, in a
minstrel company. Was a favorite in New
York as a comic vocalist. Died in Cincinnati,
Ohio, Aug. 5, 1866.

HOLSTON, WILLIAM.— This English
actor made his debut in London; . Eng., Sept.
15, 1856, at the Lyceum Theatre, as Blocus in
" Perdita, or The Royal Milkmaid." Came to
America, and appeared with considerable suc-
cess at the Olympic, and afterwards at Wal-
lack's Theatre. Returned to England, where
he is at present.

HOLT, ELISE. — Born in London, Eng.,
July 11, 1847. Made her first appearance in
public at the Surrey Gardens, London, under
the direction of M'lle Louise, danseuse, in a
comic song, in 1S63. She then became a pupil
of M'lle Louise, and made her debut at the
Victoria Theatre as principal dancer. Came
to America, Dec. 7, 1S68, and made her
American debut at the Olympic Theatre, Bos-
ton, Dec. 21, in the burlesque of " Lucretia
Borgia, M. D." After remaining in Boston
eight weeks, she came to New York with her
burlesque company, opening, Feb. 18, in
" Lucretia Borgia," at the Waverley Theatre.
After remaining in New York about three
months, she visited Philadelphia, at the close
of which engagement she sailed for California.
She is the wife of Henry Palmer.

HONEY, LAURA.— Born in England.
First appeared in Boston, Sept. 3, 1858, at the
Howard Athenasum, in the " Child of the
Regiment."

HOOD, JOHN.— Born in Philadelphia,
Jan. 22, 1831. Made his debut in 1849, at the
National Theatre, Boston, as Charles the
Wrestler in " As You Like It."

HOOLEY, RICHARD M.— This enter-
prising manager and proprietor of Hooley's
Opera House, Brooklyn, made his first ap-
pearance in the profession at the Assembly
Rooms, Buffalo, Aug. 17, 1845, with the E. P.
Christy Minstrels, as leader. He remained
with this party two years, performing in all the
principal cities in th^ Union, after which time
lie left Christy's and visited Europe in the ca-
pacity of leader and business manager of the
Virginia Harmonists, Capt. Briggs proprietor.

They performed at Her Majesty's Concert
Room, Hanover Square, Loudon, and various
theatres in the metropolis, and afterwards
visited the provincial theatres throughout Eng-
land, Ireland and Scotland. About the year
1S51 Mr. Hooley organized a company of his
own, and visited Boulogne, Cadiz, Paris and
Brussels, returning to America in May, 1853.
Since then he has appeared in nearly every
city in this country. Retired from the duties
of performer several years ago, and became
manager of Hooley's Opera House, Brooklyn,
which is at present in successful operation.

HOPKINS, MR.— Made his American
debut in 1799, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia.

HORN, EPH. — This Ethiopian comedian
was born in Philadelphia, in 1823. For several
years he was a subject for Prof. Rogers in his
lectures on mesmerism. He first put on burnt
cork in 1S37. At that time the Virginia Ser-
enaders were performing at Temperance Hall,
Philadelphia, corner of Third and Greene
Streets. Dick Myers (professionally known as
Ole Bull Myers), Jim Sandford, Ned Kelly,
Ned Deaves, John DiamondvW. Horn, Tony
Winnemore and Master Proctor comprised the
company. Eph joined the party and did any-
thing and everything. The company shortly
after appeared at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. Earl Pierce and Mr.. Fellows
then organized a band, and secured Eph as end
man. They opened at Mitchell's Olympic,
New York, for seventeen nights, but owing to
a quarrel between Dick Myers, Jim Sandford
and the managers, there was a change in the
company. At that time Eph was only receiv-
ing $17 a week salary, but so great a favorite
had he become that sooner than lose him Pierce
and 7. ellows increased his salary from $17 a
week to $100. His fame became world-wide,
and in 1S54 he visited California with the orig-
inal E. P. Christy's Minstrels. In 1857 he
travelled as clown with a circus company. In
June, 1865, in company with Dan Bryant, he
visited England on a tour of pleasure, but he
had no sooner arrived there than he was be-
sieged by the managers of the different Christy's
Minstrels to play a star engagement with them.
He finally engaged with the Moore and Crocker
party, and appeared with them in Liverpool on
June 19, in the " The Four Crows," the " Lo-
comotive Nigger" and "Woman's Rights."
He made an immense hit, and was pronounced
one of the most original Ethiopian comedians
ever seen in England. After an engagement
often nights he sailed for home on July 1.
He is still before the public and certainly in

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the front rank of his profession. There is a
freshness, an originality of style about him that
never fails to interest and carry his audience
with him. Many of his acts are original with
him. He it was who first introduced the
"Returned Volunteer" and the "Shakers."
His act of the " Stage Struck Darkey," for
depth of feeling and pathos, has not been ex-
ceeded on any stage. His " Locomotive" act
is a capital thing. His imitations of a locomo-
tive in motion and about to be at'rest are finely
done. His " Woman's Rights" is one of his
best acts. He dwells in a pseudo-comic man-
ner on the much-vexed question, " Woman's
Rights," and, bringing several fresh eccentrici-
ties into play, convulses his audience in an
almost alarming manner.

HORN, MR. AND MRS. CHAS. E.—
Mr. H. made his debut in London, Eng., June
26, 1809, at the Lyceum Theatre. First ap-
peared in America, in Oct., 1827, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Harry Bertram. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1827, at the
Chestnut, as Young Meadows in " Love in a
Village." Retired from the stage and opened
a music store in New York. Died in Boston,
Oct. 21, 1S49.

Miss Horton, afterwards Mrs. Horn, was
born in England. Made her debut in America,
Sept. 16, 1S36, at the Park Theatre, New York,
as Cinderella. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Aug. 30, 1837, at the Chestnut, as Cinderella.
Went to England in 1860.

HORNCASTLE, JAMES HENRY.—
Was born in London, Eng., May 26, 1801.
Made his London debut at Drury Lane Thea-
tre, in 1820, as the First Witch in " Macbeth."
Came to America in 1839 with the Harrison
and Pyne Troupe, and made his debut at the
National Theatre, Church street, New York,
as Amalia. First appeared in Philadelphia,
January 2S, 1S39, at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, for the benefit of Mr. Wilson. Returned
to England and was attached to the Princess'
Theatre, London, for some time. He retired
from the stage, and was at the time «f his death
an annuitant of the General Theatrical Fund.
He was musician, actor, author and composer.
Died in Worcestershire, Eng., May 6, 1S69,
from gastric fever.

HOUGH, Mrs. G. A.— Died in Oswego,

N. Y., April 24, 1854, aged thirty- six years.

HOUGH, LOTTY.— This clever actress
and well known impersonator of Yankee char-
acters has been recognized as possessing con-
siderable talent for several years. Went to
England in June, 1S62, Jtnd opened at Drury

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Lane Theatre, London, in September. Her
pleasant manner and a characteristic song,
called " Josiah's Courtship," which was en-
cored, secured their good will, and she made
a hit. In Nov., 1S63, she returned to America
and opened at the Olympic Theatre, New
York, while under Mrs. John Wood's man-
agement, as Mehitable Ann in " Yankee Leg-
acy."

HOUGH, MRS. W. H.— Born in Utica, N.
Y., June 14, 1833. Made her debut in 1851,
at the Museum, Utica, as Mrs. Corset in the
" Lottery Ticket."

HOUPT, MR. AND MRS. CHAS. J.—
Mr. H. was born in Philadelphia, where he
made his debut, as Rolla in " Pizarro," at the
Washington Theatre. Retired from the stage
and became a dentist. Died in California in
1851.

Emily Mestayer, afterwards Mrs. Houpt,
was born in Philadelphia, where she made her
debut, in April, 1S22, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, in " Tom and Jerry." First appeared
in New York, under C. Thome's management,
at the Chatham Theatre.

HOSMER, JEAN.— Born near Boston,
Mass., Jaa- 29, 1842. Made her debut at the
Metropolitan Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y., as one
of the corps de ballet. It was during the sea-
son of i857~'58 that she began her duties, and
was known in the profession as Jean Stanley.
Made her debut as a star Dec. 23, at the
Chestnut StreetTheatre, Philadelphia, as Juliet
in " Romeo and Juliet." Immediately after
this engagement her sister died, and Miss
Hosmer retired from the stage and did not ap-
pear again until, by the urgent solicitation of
her friends, she was finally prevailed upon to
appear Once more, and accordingly made her
rentree on May 29, 1S66, at the Winter Gar-
den, New York, as Camille.

HOTCHKISS, MRS. STERNE.— Miss

Ferry was a pupil of Mrs. Maeder. Made her
debut in April, 1859, at New Haven, Conn.

HOTZ, MR.— Born in Philadelphia. Made
his debut in his native city, June 24, 1829, as
a vocalist, at the Washington Theatre.

HOWARD, MRS. ANNE.— Maiden name
Addison, afterwards Mrs. Welmhurst, and
Mrs. Howard. Was born in England. Made
her debut at York, Eng. First appeared in
New York at the Broadway Theatre, as Mar-
garet Randolph in " Feudal Times."

HOWARD, CHARLES.— Born in Eng-
land in 1805. Made his debut at the Olympic
Theatre, London. First appeared in New

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York at the Park Theatre. Died in New crutches, having fractured both legs.
York, May 20, 1853. Philadelphia, in 1848.

HOWARD, CORDELIA.— Daughter of
G. C. Howard. Born in Providence, R. I.,
in 1848. Her mother was once the celebrated
Caroline Fox, so popular as a child throughout
the New England States. The wonderful pre-
cocity of Cordelia induced her father to have
" Uncle Tom's Cabin " dramatized, feeling con-
fident that the abilities of his child would be
successful in the character of Eva. The piece
was produced at the Troy Museum, Sept.,
1852, and played one hundred nights. Since
then the name of Little Cordelia has become
synonymous with that of Little Eva. She after-
wards performed the part at Albany, and in
July, 1853, appeared at the National Theatre,
New York, under the management of Puvdy,
where she performed the character three hun-
dred and twenty-five times. Visited England
with her parents in 1856, and was cordially re-
ceived wherever she appeared. In June, 1857,
she returned to America with her parents.
She retired from the stage a few years ago.

HOWARD, FRANCIS.- Born at St.
John, N. B., Jan, 8, 1835. Made her debut,
in 1850, at the Howard Athenseum, Boston.

HOWARD, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE
CUNNIBELL.— Mr. H. was born in Hali-
fax, N. S., in 1820. Made his debut in 1838,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
In 1843 he appeared at the Bowery Theatre,
New York. Played an engagement in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1857. Returned to America in
June of the same year.

Caroline Fox, afterwards Mrs. Howard, was
born in Boston, in 1829. Made her debut as
a Child, at the Chatham Theatre, New York.
She is the mother of Little Cordelia Howard.

HOWARD, G. W— Born in New York.
Made his debut in 1851, at the Eagle Theatre,
Buffalo, N. Y., as Welford in the " Hunch-
back."

HOWARD, HENRY JOHN.— Born in
London, Eng., April 3, 1812. Madehls debut
in 1830, at Deptford, Eng., as Charles May-
dew in " Luke the Laborer." First appeared
in America, April 3, 1850, at the Broadway
Theatre, New York, as Walter in " Feudal
Times."

HOWARD, JAMES.— Born in London,
Eng., Dec. 25, 1S08. Made h\s debut in 1818,
at the Pavilion Theatre, London. First ap-
peared in America, Sept. 2, 1818, as Harry
Bertram, at the Park Theatre, New York.
Last appeared there in 1828. Reappeared in
New York in 1835, at Niblo's Garden, on

Died

HOWARD, LOUISA.-Bom in London,
Eng. Made her American debut Aug. 21,
1854, at t'le Broadway Theatre, New York, as
Pauline, to Henry Farren's Claude, in the
" Lady of Lyons." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 28, 1854, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Constance in the " Love Chase."

HOWARD, MAY C— Born in the South,

in 1845. When quite a child she appeared at
several Lyceum exhibitions in small parts with
success. When the rebellion broke out she
lost both of her parents, which compelled her
to adopt the stage for support. Previously,
however, she was assistant teacher in a Female
Academy in Western Tennessee, and after-
wards principal of a Ladies' .Seminary at
Eaton, Tenn. Ran the blockade and came
North. Made her first appearance on the
stage at Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati, in 1861.
Then joined Stoddard & Weaver's travelling
company for a tour through Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky, as juvenile lady. In 1866 opened
in Chicago, at Wood's Museum, "where she re-
mained two seasons.

HOWARD, ROLLIN.— Right name G.
B. Holder. Is a good impersonator of female
characters in minstrel companies. Was for-
merly in the telegraphing business.

HOWARD, SETH C— Died in Hornells-
ville, N. Y., Feb. n, i860, aged 38 years.
Although Mr. Howard had been sick with
consumption for some time, there was nothing
in his case to prevent his friends from thinking
that his life might be prolonged many months,
if not years. He was not confined to his bed,
and was about town almost every day. On the
day previous to his death, while sitting at a
table, in his brother's house, busily engaged in
copying music, and feeling more cheerful than
he had for many days previous, he was sud-
denly attacked with a coughing fit, ruptured a
blood vessel, and died in a few moments. Mr.
Howard v&s well known in New York, having
been connected for several years with the well-
known Bryant's Ethiopian Minstrel band.

HOWARD, VIRGINIA.— Born in Phila-
delphia, Nov. 22, 1834. Made her first public
appearance in Feb., 1S51, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Florindain the
" Apostate." Was married to P. C. Cunning-
ham, from whom she separated, and in April,
1861, was married to Charles Pope, who ob-
tained a divorce from Iter in consequence of
her first husband beirig still alive.

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U

HOWE, J. BURDETTE.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., Oct. 23, 182S. Made his debut in
1847, at the Queen's Theatre, London, Eng.
as Miles Betterton in the " Rover's Bride."
First appeared in America, Sept. 21, 1847, at
the National Theatre, New York, as St. Clair
in " Uncle Tom's Cabin." First appeared in
Philadelphia, May 1, 1856, at the National
Theatre, as Arthur Shafton in "Violet."
Visited California in i860. After remaining in
England for some time he reappeared in New
York, July S, 1S64, at the Bowery. Returned
to England in March, 1865. Revisited America
in 1S68, and appeared at the New Bowery
Theatre, New York, for a very short time.
Owing to having some trouble with Manager
James Lingard, he was locked up in jail, but
was bailed out and suddenly decamped for
Europe, where he is at present. During his
visit to England, in 1862, his wife, who he had
left behind, died from actual want. Mrs.
Howe had been left very destitute, and in order
to support herself and a child which she had
with her, she accepted a position in a ballet
at one of the concert saloons ; but the outcry
against the saloons commenced about that time,
business Well off, and some of the ballet girls
were discharged. Among the number was
Mrs. Howe. She seems to have isolated her-
self from those who might have assisted her,
and was supposed to have died for the want of
proper nourishment. She was found dead in
her bed, having passed away in the lone watches
of the night, with no friendly hand nigh to
minister to her wants, or to comfort her in her
last moments. An inquest was held, we be-
lieve, and a verdict in accordance with the facts
rendered.

HOWELL, ALFRED.— This excellent
costumer came to America with G. V. Brooke,
doing his double in the Corsican Brothers, and
was afterwards imported by Mr. Barry for the
Boston Theatre. Mr. Howell was one of the
few educated costumers that ever came to this
country. Inquire into the peculiarity of a frill
or ruff of any nation in any age, the shape of
the hat, or the fashion of the neck dress, and
he had his answer for you without referring to
his authorities. Died in Brighton, near. Bos-
ton, Mass., in July, 1S62, aged 53 years.

HOWS, J. W. S.— Made his debut Feb.
16, 1834, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Shylock. Retired from the stage and taught
elocution.

HUDSON, HARRY B.— Right name
Hunter. Born in Montreal, Canada, March
20, 1839. Joined an amateur association in
Ottawa, Canada, and made his debut as Pau-

line in "The Lady of Lyons." He then
joined Nickinson's company, at Toronto, as
walking gent, since which time he has been
before the public.

HUDSON, LEO— This lady was born in
London, Eng., March 22, 1839, her parents
having sailed from Charleston, S. C, for
Europe, Aug. 15, just previous to our heroine's
birth. Made her debut at Risley's Varieties,
Washington, D. C. When the New York
Hippodrome was organized, Miss Hudson was
engaged as one of the principal equestriennes,
and made a big hit, being the first female in
that company that made the terrific leap while
mounted on her charger, over the canal which
had been excavated in that establishment.
Has played in California, Australia, and Van
Dieman's Land. Early in 1S63 she took a
trip to Europe, and after an absence of a few
months, returned to New York, and com-
menced an engagement at the New Bowery
Theatre, New York, on the 9th of November,
opening in " Mazeppa." Since then she has
appeared throughout the country playing " Ma-
zeppa " and other equestrian dramas. A few
years ago she was married to Charles Backus,
the minstrel performer, from whom she after-
wards separated. In 1868 she was married in
the South.

HUDSON, MR.— This Irish comedian
made his American debut Oct. 15, 1849, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Pau-
deen O'Rafferty in " Born to Good Luck.''
Played a farewell engagement at the Broadway
Theatre, New York, in June, 1S50, and sailed
for Europe, June 10 of the same year.

HUESTON, JOHN— Born in Baton
Rouge, La. Was an actor in the South, and
sent North during the rebellion of 1861, for his
sentiments. Died in Baltimore, Md., Aug.*7,
1865.

HUGGINS, MR.— Made his American de-
but in 1"794, at Newport, R. I. Died at Ball-
ston Springs, N. Y., in 1800

HUGHES, MISS.— Made her American
debut Dec. 11, 1831, at the Park Theatre,
New York, in the opera of the " Maid of
Judith." First appeared in Philadelphia, Dec.
26, 1831, at the Chestnut, as Julia in " Guy
Mannering. "

HUGHES, MR. AND MRS.-Made-their
American debut at the Federal Street Theatre,
Boston, Feb. 4, 1794. First appeared in New
York, in 1S24, at the Chatham Theatre.

HUGHES, MRS.— Formerly known as
Mrs. Young. Made her debut in Philadelphia,

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Aug. 31, 1846, at the Arch Street Theatre, as
Countess Valeria in " Born to Good Luck."

HUGO, EM I L.— This German actor was
born at Frankfort in 1836, and was by profes-
sion a sculptor, but abandoned his chisel to
embrace the life of an actor. Arrived in
America in March, 1862, and appeared at one
of the Boston theatres. Among Mr. Hugo's
principal assumptions on the German stage
were Charles de Moor, Ingomar, King Lear,
the Iron Mask, and Egmont in Goethe's play
of that name.

HULETT, MR.— Born in England. First
appeared on the American stage, with a dra-
matic company, in 1753, as a dancer and vio-
linist, at the Nassau Street Theatre, New York.

HUNT, CHARLES W.— Made his first
appearance in Philadelphia, Jan. 15, 1S49, at
Silsbee's Lyceum, as Tony Lumpkin in " She
Stoops t'> Conquer." Died in New Orleans,
July 14, 1855.

HUNT, MRS. CHARLES.— Her maiden
name was Ann Jeannette Kerr. Was born in
London, May 13, 1S16. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage at the^Vauxhall Gardens,
London. First appeared in America as a
dancer, Oct. 29, 1S27, in the masquerading
scene in " Romeo and Juliet," at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

HUNT, HENRY B.— Lorn in England.
Made his first appearance on the stage at Dub-
lin, Ireland, and afterwards on the London
stage. In 1S2S visited the United States, and
made his debut at the Park Theatre, New York,
as a tenor singer. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 4, 1834, at the Arch Street Theatre,
as Francis Osbaldiston in " Rob Roy." Died
in New York, at his residence in Lispenard
street, Feb. 11, 1854. Married Mrs. Mossop,
now known as Mrs. John Drew.

HUNT, WILLIAM.— This vaulter in a
circus company died in 1S27, by breaking his
neck.

HUNTER, MR.— This well known bare-
back equestrian was at the old Pearl Street
Theatre, Albany, N. Y., for some time. Went
to England in 1829. Was transported to Van
Dieman's Land in 1839.

HUNTER, T. MARVIN.— Made his ae-
but, July 3, i860, at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston, as Mr. Brown in the farce of" Kill or
Cure."

HUNTINGDON, MR.— Made his debut
on the American stage, Oct. 29, 1807, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Macbeth.

HUNTINGTON, HARRY.—Born in
Springfield, Mass., Dec. 22, 1832. First en-
tered the show business as agent for Everitt, a
magician. He next joined Robinson & El-
dred's Southern Circus. While travelling with
Christy's Minstrels he married Susan Denin,
at Richmond, Va., Jan. 25, 1856. Died in
Elmira, N. Y-, in June, 1S60.

HUNTLEY, THOMAS L.— Known in
the profession as Delane, a tight-rope walker.
Was killed while performing at Wilmington,
N. C, Nov. 27, 1865,

HUNTLEY, JOHN.— Born in London,
Eng., March 25, 1S05. Was apprenticed to a
packer (bale goods), which business he after-
wards followed for awhile. Came to America _
in 1832, and opened at the Richmond Hill
Theatre, New York, as prompter. He shortly
after went to the old Front Street Theatre,
Baltimore, Md., with Charles Thorne, as les-
see. He next appeared in Philadelphia, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, under Francis Wemyss'
management. After travelling West, he joined
John S Potter, and went to Richmond, Va.
Appeared in Cincinnati, Ohio, for two seasons,
and then joined Charles Porter in Pittsburgh,
Pa., where he played first old men. In 1S48
he joined Ludlow and Smith at St. Louis, and
continued with them as stage manager for five
years. Up to 1S6S he continued on the stage,
playing, prompting and managing, South and
West, since which time he has not been doing
anything. At present he is in New York, trying
to establish a dramatic agency.

HUTCHINGS, WILLIAM.— Born ...
London, Eng. Came to this country in 1827,
and made his debut Oct. 1, at the " Chestnut,"
Philadelphia, as Captain Bellville in " Rosina."
Returned to England.

HUTCHINGS, W. S.— Known as the
" Lightning Calculator." Bom in New York,
Jan. 7, 1832. Has been on the stage several
years as an actor, making his debut in 1853, at
Barnum's Museum, New York, as St. Clair.

HUTCHINSON, GEORGE H.— This
gentleman was an actor of some note in the
West, and a good elocutionist. Died in Cleve-
land> Ohio, Feb. 23, 1S69. He was buried in
Woodland Cemetery.

HUTTON, JOSEPH.— Was professor of
a classical school, but becoming fascinated with
the drama, he forsook all and took to the stage.
He first joined, in 1S12, an association called
the Moretonians, and soon after made his
debut at the Old Apollo Theatre, Philadelphia.
Died in the green room of the Charleston, S.
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HUTTON, MONS. AND M'ME.— Born
in Paris. Made their first appearance on the
American stas;e, Jan. 30, 1827, at the Bowery
Theatre, New York, as dancers. Made their
' debut in Philadelphia, July u, 1827, at the
Chestnut Sfeet Theatre, in a Grand Pas De
Deux. Madame Hutton died in South
America.

HYACINTH, M'LLE.— Made her Ameri-
can debut July 7, 1S2S, as a dancer, at the La-
fayette Theatre, New York.

HYATT, GEORGE.— Was at the Albany,
N. Y., Theatre in 1S25. Enlisted in the navy
in 1832 Died on board a whaling ship.

HYDES, J. P. — This Australian comedian
made his debut at Maguire's Opera House,
San Francisco, Cal., April 30, 1859, as Pauline
in the burlesque of " The Lady of the Lions."

I.

IFERD, ALICE.— -This popular danseuse
died in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 12, 186S, of
rheumatism of the heart.

IKELHELMER, M. DESIRE.— Born in
Brussels. Was a pupil of Vieuxtemps. Made
his American debut Oct. 31, 1S4S, at Musical
Fund Hall, Philadelphia, in a Philharmonic
concert.

INCE, EMMA.— Was born in Phila
delphia, Aug., 182S, where she made her debut
April 22, 1839, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
as Zoloe in " La Bayadere." In May follow-
ing she appeared at the Eagle Theatre, Buf-
falo. Up to the time of her first appearance
in " La Bayadere," she had received only
eight months' tuition in dancing, from Mons.
P. Hazard, who so successfully brought out
Miss Maywood. She has married and retired
from the profession.

INCE, MISS ANNETTE— Made her
first appearance on any stage, as a dancer, May
7, 1849, at a complimentary benefit to Mr.
Peter Richings, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. Made her debut as an actress.
March 24, 1853, at the Walnut, as the Countess
in " Love," for the benefit of Thomas McKeon.
She is a pupil of Peter Richings. On the 5th
of May, 1857, she made Iter debut in San
Francisco, at the Metropolitan Theatre, as
Julia in "The Hunchback." Is at present in
California.

INCLEDON, BENJAMIN CHARLES.
Born in Cornwall, Eng., in 1757. He was the
son of an apothecary in Cornwall. He was at
sea for two years, and his vocal abilities having
been much praised in private, on his return he

determined to make a trial in public. He first
appeared at the Southampton Theatre, as Al-
phonso in the "Castle of Andalusia," and was
very successful. Here a celebrated teacher,
Ranzini, took him under his tuition. He first
appeared in London at Vauxhall, and was soon
transferred to Covent Garden, and appeared as
Dermot in "The Poor Soldier," Oct. 3, 1780.
and rose at once into a degree of popularity,
which attended him till the infirmities conse-
quent upon advancing years, and an irregular
mode of life, compelled him to retire from the
active duties of his profession. Pecuniary
embarrassments, arising from an utter careless-
ness of money, and general improvidence, im-
bittered the latter part of his life. His first
appearance on the American stage was Oct.
20, 1817, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
" Hawthorne." Mr. Incledon left New York
in Aug., 1S18, and died at Worcester, Eng.,
Feb. 11, 1826.

INGERSOLL, DAVID.— Born in Phila-
delphia. Made his debut in May, 1S30, in his
native city, at the Washington Theatre, as
William Tell. Died in St. Louis, Mo., June

5, 1S47.

IRVING, HENRIETTA.— First appear-
ed in Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1855, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, as Mimosa in " Mag-
nolia." In May, 1S61, she caused no little ex-
citement at Stanwix Hall Hotel, Albany, N.
Y., by rushing into the room of John Wilkes
Booth, armed with a dirk knife, and inflicting
a severe wound in his face ; she then retired to
her own room and stabbed herself, but not
fatally. The cause of this act is said to have
been occasioned by Mr. Booth trifling with her
feelings. Of late Miss Irving has been travel-
ling with E. Eddy, supporting him in his
pieces.

IRVING, JOSEPH HENRY.— This
clever comedian was born in England. Made
his debut m London, Aug. 6, 1866, at the Hay-
market Theatre, as Narcissus Fitzfrizzle in the
" Dancing Barber " Came to America, under
engagement to George Wood, with the Mercer
Simpson Burlesque Troupe, and opened in
New York at Wood's Museum, May 8, 1869,
in " Robinson Crusoe." He next appeared at
the Theatre Comique.

IRWIN, MR. AND MRS. SELDEN.—
Mr. I. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 12,
1833. First appeared on the stage in 1852, at
Rockwell's (now Wood's) Theatre, under Har-
ry Lewis' management, -in Cincinnati, as Bal-
thasar in " Romeo and Juliet." Since then
he has travelled all over the country. The past

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seven years has been starring with his wife
through the West and California. In June,
1862, he married Mrs. Maria Rainforth, of the
Boston Museum. On their way to California
they stopped at Salt Lake City and played
Claude Melnotte and Pauline in "Lady of
Lyons." They were so successful that they
played for fifty-six nights. This was in 1863,
and they are the first Gentiles that ever ap-
peared there. Played in California with Ma-
guire for two weeks at the opening of the New
Academy of Music. In the Summer of 1S67,
in company with his wife, he appeared in New
York at the Old Bowery Theatre, opening in
the " Marble Heart."

Mrs. Irwin was born in Waterford, Vt., in
March, 1834. First appeared on the stage in
Manchester, N. H., under William Dinneford's
management, in 1848, as Jannette in " Idiot
Witness." Was married in 1849 to Harry
Rainforth, a musician, who died in Troy, N.
Y., in 1852. Was left a widow at eighteen
years of age, with one child. Returned to
Boston, and appeared at the Museum, where
she remained three years. First appeared in
New York,asCalanthe in " Damon and Pyth-
ias," at the Metropolitan (afterwards Winter
Garden) Theatre, in 1858, under Olwyne and
Moore's management.

. ISAACS, P. B. — Born in London, Eng., in
1831. Died in Carson City, Col., Sept. 6,
1865. Was very popular in the minstrel pro-
fession as a violinist.

ISHERWOOD, MR. AND MRS.— Mr.
I. was born in New York. Made his debut
at the Park Theatre, as Richard the Third.

Miss Clark, afterwards Mrs. Isherwood,
made her debut Feb. 28, 184S, at the Chatham
Theatre, New York, as Pert in " London As-
surance." Died in New York, June 29, 1850.

ISHERWOOD, WILLIAM.— Born in
New York. Was a member of the Park Thea-
tre Company for some time. Died in New
York, Aug. 17, 1841. Married the eldest
daughter of John Clark.

IVES, G. H.— This Irish magician, better
known as Sig. Cordova, Prof. Breslau and
Garrett O'Neil, died in New York, Dec. 11,
1862.

J-

JACKSON, ABRAM WILBUR.— Born

in New York in 1806. Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, July 10, 1837, at tne
Walnut Street Theatre, as Billy Fat in the
" Farmer's Son." In 1845 he rebuilt the Bow-

ery Theatre, New York. Retired from the
stage in 1848. In 1826 was married to Miss
E. Dunham, who was a twin sister to Mrs.
W. John Stone, by whom he had two children,
one of whom is now known as Lizzie Weston
Jackson Davenport Matthews. In 1840 he
married his second wife, a Miss Bell, a member
of the Bowery company. Died in Brooklyn,
May 7, 1866.

JACKSON, CHARLES.— Born in Boston.
Made his debut as a pupil of W. H. Smith,
June 29, 1857, at the Museum, Boston, as Sir
Giles Overreach.

JACKSON, ELLA. -Made her debut in
June, 1862, at the Washington, D. C, Theatre,
as Julia in the " Hunchback."

JACKSON, JOHN.— Right name John
McIIlway. Born in Philadelphia. Died in
Columbus, Ga., in 1843. Was a slack-rope
performer.

JACKSON, JOHN SIDNEY— Died in
New'York, Oct. 15, 1859.

JACKSON, MR. AND MRS. HARRY.
— Mr. J., an Australian actor of repute, made
his debut in San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 15,
1865, as Abram Boker in the " Creole," and
" A Day After the Fair." Shortly after his
appearance he joined a circus company as
clown.

Annie Lockhart, now Mrs. Jackson, from the
Australian theatres, made her debut in San
Francisco, at the Opera House, Nov. 6, 1865,
as Beatrice in " Much Ado About Nothing."

JACKSON, MINNIE.— Opened at the
New Bowery Theatre, New York, Sept. 6,
1S59, as Laurette in " The Four Lovers," and
danced between the pieces. She afterwards
appeared at the Old Bowery and other theatres
in the city. Appeared in the principal towns
throughout England in conjunction with her
husband — Asa Cushman — in protean farces.
Returned to America in 1869, with the Elise
Holt Burlesque Troupe, and opened in Boston,
after which she came to New York with the
same troupe.

JACKSON, THEODORE.— This Ethio-
pian performer was born in Southport, Conn.,
May 27, 1838. First appeared on the stage
Nov. 28, 1861, at Providence, R. I., with the
Hoffman and Varian Troupe. First appeared
in the minstrel profession in June, 1862, with
Buckley's Serenaders, at Boston. Since then
he has appeared throughout the country with
different minstrel bands. • Sailed for California
April 1, 1869, where he appeared at Maguire's
Opera House. Was married July 20, 1868, to
Susie S. Davis, at Providence, R. I.

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JACOBS, CHARLES.— On the iSth of
May, 1857, he made his first appearance in
America, at the Academy of Music, New York,
under the assumed name of Signor Carlo
Jacobi, the young American tenor, who was
said to have created such a furore in Paris,
London, Vienna and Milan, as to make Mario
and all the rest of the tenori in the world trem-
ble in their boots for their laurels. The opera
chosen for his debut was " II Trovatore." He
was so bad that he was hissed from the stage.

JACQUES, ROSA.— Formerly a member
of the Seguin Opera Troupe. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage, Oct. 1, '849, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Marie in
" The Daughter of the Regiment." Died at
Elms, near Baden Baden, Germany, in Nov.,
iS57-

JAMIESON, GEORGE.— Born in New
York, in 1812. Made his debut in his native
city. Was at the National Theatre, Church
street, New York, in 1839. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1840, at the National
Theatre. Visited England in 1861. Return-
ing to this country, he appeared with much
success at the Winter Garden Theatre, New
York, as Pete in "The Octoroon." He was
married to Carrie Elwood, an actress. Was
well known in the dramatic profession, and
more particularly for the notoriety he gained
in connection with the celebrated Consuelo let-
ter in the Forrest divorce case. Met with a
sudden death on Oct. 3, 1S68, near Yonkers, by
being run over by a Hudson River Railroad
train. He was one of the best impersonators
of the negro ever seen on the dramatic stage.

JAMIESON, WILLIAM L — Son of
George Jamieson, died in New York, Nov. 9,
1 868, of the typhoid fever. He was born in
New York, Oct. 15. 1835, and made his debut
as Osric in " Hamlet," at Cleveland, Ohio, in
1855. He afterwards travelled throughout the
country, playing characters with his father.
Made his debut in New York at Earnum's
Museum, where he played character and ec-
centric business with considerable success.

JAMES, CHARLOTTE VARIAN.—
Born in America. Made her debut at Pike's
Opera House, Cincinnati, Aug. 25, 1859, 'n a
concert. Was afterwards married to William
Hoffman, pianist.

JAMES, EDWIN F.— Made his debut,
May 1, 1865, at the Leavenworth, Kansas,
Theatre, as George Harris in " Uncle Tom's
Cabin."

JAMES, HATTIE.— Born in England in
1845. Came to this country with her mother,

and was engaged as danseuse at the Gaieties
Saloon, New York, where she was severely
burned by her dress taking fire from the foot-
lights, and she died Feb. 16, 1861.

JAMISON, JOB.— Born in Newcastle-
upon-Tyne, Eng., Jan. 6, 1799. Appeared in
England as actor, but caught cold one day and
lost his voice. He then .visited the Canadas
and became wardrobe keeper. Travelled
through the New England towns as an actor.
Was two seasons with Ben De Bar in St.
Louis, Mo. Died in Mobile, Ala., 1S68.

JANAUSCHEK, FANNY —This Ger-
man tragedienne made her American debut,
Oct. 9, 1S67, at the Academy of Music, New
York, as Medea.

JARRETT, HENRY C.-Was born in
Baltimore, Md., Feb. 16, 1828. In early life
he was a member of a dramatic association,
and played Laertes in " Hamlet." His first
essay at management was made in the purchase
of the Baltimore Museum, in Dec, 1851, from
John E. Owens. In 1S55 he managed the Na-
tional Theatre, Washington. At the close of
1856 Mr. Jarrett made his first visit to Europe
to arrange for taking over to London an Ameri-
can comedy company, including Messrs. Harry
Perry, Mark Smith, John E. Owens, Joseph
Jefferson, George Jordan, Mesdames Lizzie
Weston, Avonia Jones, etc. Arrangements
were made for their appearance at the London
Lyceum, but never carried out, the cause of
failure being an amusing comment on the
somewhat exigeant character of the profes-
sion— that each of the artists wished to play
the leading parts, and no one would take
the subordinate. The first dramatic perform-
ance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
was given by Mr. Jarrett on Dec, 26 1861,
the play being " Hamlet." On the 1st of
Aug., 1S64, Mr. Jarrett assumed the lessee-
ship and management of the Boston Theatre.
In 1866 he brought to this country from Eu-
rope the " Parisienne Ballet Troupe," which ap-
peared in the " Black Crook " and " White
Fawn," at Niblo's Garden, New York. He
has been one of the managers of Niblo's Gar-
den the past two years.

JEFFERSON, CORNELIA.— Born in
Baltimore, Md., Oct. 1, 1835. Made her debut
at the Front Street Theatre, in that city, as the
Duke of York. First appeared in New York,
in 1849, at the Chatham Theatre, as Little
Pickle in the ' ' Spoiled Child. " First appeared
in Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1851, at the Arch
Street Theatre, in " Somebody Else."

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JEFFERSON. MRS. CORNELIA J.—
Maiden name Fortune. Born in New York,
where she made her debut at the Park Theatre,
Dec. 22, 1800, as Louisa Dudley in the " West
Indian." Died in Philadelphia, Oct. 22, 1848.

JEFFERSON, JOHN.— Born in Phila-
delphia. Made his debut, when a child, in
his native city. First appeared in New York
at the Chatham Theatre. His last appearance
on any stage was Sept. 4, 1831, at Lancaster,
Pa., as Oliver Surface. Died that night at
the hotel.

JEFFERSON, JOSEPH— Born in Phila-
delphia, in 1804. Died in Mobile, Ala., Nov.
24, 1842.

JEFFERSON, MR. AND MRS. JOS.—
Mr. J. was born in Philadelphia, Feb. 20,
1829. He is the son of Jefferson the third and
Mrs. Burke, the celebrated vocalist, and a
half-brother of Charles Burke, who was also a
famous comedian of much the same style of
acting. His stage career was begun very early
in life, appearing in a combat scene at a benefit
at the Park Theatre, New York, when he
could not have been more than six years old.
He afterwards appeared in Washington, D. C,
representing the " Living Statues." His first
appearance as a man was in Chanfrau's Na-
tional Theatre, New York, Sept. 1, 1849, as
Hans Morris in the farce of " Somebody Else."
Since that time he has enjoyed the most gratify-
ing success in England, Australia, and through-
out the United States in starring tours. Leav
ing Australia, he visited London, where he
opened, Sept. 4, 1S65, at the Adelphi Theatre,
in a new version of " Rip Van Winkle,"
written expressly for him by Dion Boucicault.
After meeting with great success in this char-
acter in England, he returned to America,
opening at the Olympic Theatre, New York,
under the management of Leonard Grover,
Sept. 3, 1866, as Rip Van Winkle. He then
made a tour of the country with this piece, at-
tracting the largest audiences and receiving
better terms from managers than was ever be-
fore paid a star in America. Reappeared in
New York, at Booth's Theatre, Aug 2, 1869,
in his specialty — " Rip Van Winkle," and
played one of the most brilliant engagements
on record. He has been married twice. His
first wife was a Miss Lockyer, of New York,
who left him a son and a daughter, the former
of whom is now about seventeen years of age,
and has inherited the salient characteristics of
the Jefferson family. This young man has
already manifested a decided preference for his
father's profession, has appeared in amateur
entertainments with great credit, and promises

to be a worthy successor in this family of actore.
The present Mrs. Jefferson was a Miss War-
ren, a niece of William Warren, the actor.
She was married to Mr. Jefferson in Chicago,
111., in Dec, 1S67, and by whom he has had
one child. Although Mr. Jefferson has made
his great reputation as an actor in the part of
Rip Van Winkle, and has become identified
with that character before the public, his range
of characters is very large, and unites the most
refined comedy with the broadest farce. Even
in burlesque, in which Mr. Jefferson formerly
played with great success, there is a strict absti-
nence from anything coarse or offensive. As
Caleb Plummer he unites in another way the
full appreciation of mingled humor and pathos
—the greatest delicacy and affection with rags
and homely speech. As Asa Trenchard he is
the diamond in the rough, combining shrewd-
ness with simplicity, and elevating instead of
degrading the Yankee character. As Dr. Olla-
pod, and Dr. Panglos, and Tobias Shortcut,
he has won laurels that would make him a
comedian of the first rank. His Bob Acres is
a picture. He is a thorough American actor.
He-is a man in whom intellectuality and cul-
ture are combined to work a refining influence
upon the stage and upon the tastes of the dra-
matic public. #He is the most able exponent,
if not the leader, of that natural school which
reproduces without caricature, acts without ex-
aggeration"— is, and not merely seems to be.
In private life, Mr. Jefferson is an affable
gentleman, who endears himself to all who are
associated with him, and probably no man has
more, or more steadfast friends.

Mrs. Jefferson, the first, whose maiden name
was Lockyer, was born in Burnham, England,
Sept. n, 1832. Made her debut at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, as the Fairy
Queen in "Cinderella." First appeared at
Niblo's Garden, July 23, 1859, as Mrs. Lullaby.
Soon after retired from the stage. Died in
New York, Feb. 25, 1861, at her residence in
Twelfth street. Though Mrs. J. had not ap-
peared on the stage for some time, she was
known to the public as a very pleasing actress
in soubrettes.

JEFFERSON, JOSEPH, SR.— Born in
Plymouth, Eng., in 1778. Made his American
debut m 1795, at the Federal Street Theatre,
Boston. First appeared in New York, Feb.
10, 1796, at the John Street Theatre, as Squire
Richard in the " Provoked Husband." Open-
ed in Philadelphia, in 1803, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, where he remained until 1830.
Last appeared in Philadelphia as Sir Bashful
Constant in the "Way to Keep Him." Died

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in Harrisburg, in Aug., 1832, and was buried
in the graveyard in the rear of the Episcopal
Church in that city. Subsequently, Chief Jus-
tice Gibson and Justice Rodgers had a marble
slab placed over the remains, the former in-
diting the beautiful epitaph thereon inscribed.
Recently, Attorney-General Brewster informed
Senator Cameron that the remains we^e still
there, and soon afterwards Mr. Cameron
learned that the dead were all to be removed
to make room for a Sunday-school building.
He informed Mr. Brewster of the fact, and the
two, with Senator Coleman, of Lebanon, took
the matter in hand, and agreed to incur the
expense of removal, Mr. Cameron offering to
deposit the remains in his own family lot in
the cemetery. The companion of Wood,
Warren and Cooper, therefore, now lies at rest
in the Harrisburg Cemetery.

JEFFERSON, MRS. JOSEPH.— Maid-
en name Thomas. Born in New York, in
Oct., 1796. Made her debut as a vocalist.
First appeared on the stage, in Nov., 1813, in
New York, with a Commonwealth company,
in opposition to the Park Theatre. Was mar-
ried to Thomas Burke. She was attached to
the Park Theatre for two or three seasons,
and afterwards removed to Philadelphia, where
she became an equally distinguished favorite.
After Mr. Burke's death she contracted a sec-
ond marriage, July 27, 1826, with Joseph Jef-
ferson, Jr. In the Spring of 1837 she re-
appeared in New York after an absence of ten
years, during which, time had made such sad
havoc with her voice and appearance that few
of her warmest admirers could recognize in her
the idol of their earlier days. She died at
Philadelphia, in 1850, of a lingering consump-
tion, leaving two sons, Mr. Charles Burke and
Mr. Joseph Jefferson.

JEFFERSON, T.— Born in Philadelphia.
Made his debut in 1821, in the " Children in
the Wood," at the "Chestnut,'' Philadelphia.
Died in Philadelphia, in 1824.

JEFFRIES, W. W.— Died in Washington,
D. C, May 28, 1867. He was for some time
the comedian of the National Theatre.

JENNINGS, MRS.— Born in England.
Made her debut Dec. 19, 1863, at Wallack's
Theatre, New York. Is at present at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York.

JERVIS, GEORGE F.— Born in England,
in 1784. First appeared in America, in 1825,
at the Park Theatre, New York, as Vander-
decken in the " Flying Dutchman." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1846, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Marshal Beaumont

in the " French Spy." Was connected with
the Philadelphia theatres for thirty years.
Died in Philadelphia, March 25, 1851.

JEWELL, JENNIE.— Made her debut,
Dec, 1857, in Buffalo, N. Y., as a Shakes-
pearian reader.

JOHANSEN, MAD.— Born in England.
First appeared in America, Oct. 21, 1856, at
the Academy of Music, New York, in the
opera of "Alessandro Stradella." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia at Musical Fund Hall,
in a concert.

JOHNSON, ADELAIDE.— Was born in
Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1844. Made her debut
in the music hall business. Was married,
April 9, 1859, to Richard Watkins, who died
Aug. 8, 1867.

JOHNSON, CHARLES.— Died in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 18, 1865. He was connected
with the circus profession.

JOHNSON, DAVID— Familiarly known
as the " Cruikshank of America." Born in
Philadelphia, where he made his debut at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. Retired from the
profession in 1825.

JOHNSON, GEORGE.— Born in New
York, Oct. 8, 1835. Made his debut in 1838,
at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, as a Child in
" 102." He is the son of Samuel D. Johnson.

JOHNSON, HENRY ERSKINE.-Born
in Edinburgh, Scotland. Made his debut, Oct.
28, 1797, at Covent Garden, London, as Young
Norval. First appeared on the American stage
in 1838, at the National Theatre, Church street,
New York, as Sir Petinax McSycophant in the
" Man of the World." Died in England in
1840.

JOHNSON, JACOB A— Born in Phila-
delphia, in 1794. Commenced in the pro-
fession in 1815, as stage carpenter, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. Dead.

JOHNSON, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. J. was born in England, in 1759. First
appeared on the American stage in 179s, at the
Federal Street Theatre, Boston. Opened in
New York, Feb. 10, 1796, at the John Street
Theatre, as Sir Francis Wronghead in the
" Provoked Husband." Returned to England
in 1798. Revisited America in 1802, and
opened at the Park Theatre, as Sir Peter Tea-
zle. Again visited England in 1806. Died in
New York, Oct. 25, 1819.

Mrs. J. was born in England. Made her
American debut Nov. 5, 1795, in Baltimore, as
Lady Teazle. First appeared in New York,
with her husband, as Lady Townley. Died in
Whitestone, L. I., June 16, 1830.

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JOHNSON, J. E.— This comic vocalist
made his debut, as an actor, June 3, 1853, at
the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Cox
in " Box and Cox."

JOHNSON, LOUISA— Born in England.
Made her debut Dec. 26, 1831, at the Bowery
Theatre, New York, as Columbine in the pan-
tomime of " Mother Goose." First appeared
in Philadelphia, Jan. 22, 1832, at the Walnut
Street Theatre. Became popular as a danseuse
at the Park Theatre, New York, in which city
she died.

JOHNSON, NICHOLAS.— Was a ring
master in the circus business. Made his debut
on the stage, June 8, 1844, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Conrad in the
" Spirit of the Fountain." Died in the Insane
Asylum, Lexington, Ky., Dec. 27, 1857.

JOHNSON, RACHEL.— Born in Louis-
ville, Ky., June 4, 1845. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Howard Athe-
naeum, Boston, Mass., under the management
of E. L. Davenport, as Parthenia in " Ingo-
mar." Has since travelled throughout the
United States as a star. Is the wife of Ber-
nard Macauley.

JOHNSON, ROBERT.-Bornin Philadel-
phia, Aug. 8, 1827, in which city he made his
debut. First appeared in New York, in 1851,
at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre, as Dom-
bey. Visited England in 1856, and played at
the Surrey Theatre, London Was married to
Nellie Germon, March 28, 1868, in Elkton, Md.

JOHNSON, SAMUEL.— Born in Dublin,
Ireland, Jan. 27, 1821. First appeared in
America, in 1834, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Tressel in " Richard."
First appeared in New York at the Chatham,
in 1848.

JOHNSON, SAMUEL D.— Born in New
York, March 8, 1813, in which city he made
his debut in Aug. 2, 1825, at the Lafayette
Theatre, as Master Merry in " Paul Jones."
First appeared in Philadelphia, May 20, 1845,
at the National Theatre. Died in Philadelphia,
July 24, 1863.

JOHNSON, WILLIAM OCTAVIUS.-
Born in Boston, Mass., in 1819. Made his
debut when quite young, at the Tremont Thea-
tre, Boston, in the " Idiot Witness." Died in
Jewell City, Conn., July 20, 1S5S.

JOHNSON, W. F.— Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1839, as Geo.
Heartall in " The Soldier's Daughter." Died
at Milwaukee, Wis., July 18, 1859, at the Hos-
pital of the Sisters of Charity, at which place

he had been put for a few days. Mr. Johnson
had for some years been subject to annual at-
tacks of severe inflammatory rheumatism, which
would carry him to the very verge of the val-
ley of death, and from which he would recover
only to suffer pains still more excruciating.

JOHNSON, MR.— Made his American
debut tSept. i, 1772, at Annapolis, Md., in
" False Delicacy."

JOHNSON, MR.- First appeared in Phila-
delphia, April 6, 1847, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Lord Allcash in " Fra Diavolo."

JOHNSTON, MR. AND MRS. T. B —
Mr. J. was born in Philadelphia, in 1815.
Made his first appearance on the stage in 1840,
at the Arch Street Theatre, in his native city,
as Wilkins in " The Green Mountain Boy,"
and Mr. Singleton in " O. K." In Sept.,
184S, he appeared at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre, New York, as Wigler in " Valet de
Sham," being his first appearance there, and
afterwards performed at various theatres in that
city. Died at his residence in New York on
May 27, 1861, while attached to Laura Keene's
Theatre. He was buried on May 29, from the
Church of the Divine Unity, Broadway. His
health had been failing for some time, and his
death was by no means unexpected. He pos-
sessed considerable comic talent, but he was
careless and indifferent, or unambitious, and
did not make that mark in his profession to
which he was fairly entitled. His last appear-
ance on the stage was on May 20, on the occa-
sion of Lotty Hough's benefit, just one week
before he died.

Mrs. J., whose maiden name was Annie Lee,
formerly known as Mrs. C. L. Stone, made
her first appearance in Philadelphia, Aug. 21,
1852, at the Arch Street Theatre, as Iris in
"The Wonder." Died in New York, April
24, 1858, after a short illness.

JONES, AVONIA STANHOPE— Bom
in New York, July 12, 1839. Made her debut
April 18, 1856, at the People's Theatre, Cin-
cinnati, as Parthenia in "Ingomar.". On
March 14, 1859, she first appeared in Cali-
fornia, at Maguire's Opera House, San Fran-
cisco, as Adiienne the Actress. Returned to
New York during the season of 1S59. Sailed
for Australia, when, after a highly successful
tour, she sailed for London, and made her de-
but, Nov. 5, 1861, at Drury Lane Theatre, as
Medea. During this visit to England she mar-
ried Gustavus Brooke. Returned to this coun-
try and made her debut, Nov. 9, 1863, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Re-
turned to England in the Fall of 1865. Whil&

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there she contracted a cold which brought on
consumption, and she died in New York, Oct.
5, 1867.

JONES, BENJAMIN M.— Born in Bos-
ton, Maes. Pupil of Wra. H. Smith. Made
his first appearance on the stage in his native
city, in Nov., 1858, at the Museum, for the
benefit of his instructor.

JONES, GEORGE.-The self-styled Count
Joannes. Was born in England in 1810. In
1S28 he was at the old Federal Street Theatre,
Boston. Made his first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 7, 1831, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Pierre in " Venice Preserved." On
the 10th he appeared at the Walnut, as Mac-
duff. He was the original Clande Melnotte in
Boston, Mass., with Mrs. Melinda Jones as
Pauline, Mrs. Pelby as Mme. Deschapelles,
Spear as Damas, and Wyzeman Marshall as
Mons. Deschapelles, brought out at the Old
National, May 16, 1838. In Sept., 1839, he
was manager of the Marshall Theatre, Rich-
mond, Va., and Avon Theatre, Norfolk. Vis-
ited England and delivered lectures upon the
Bible. Is at present in New York.

JONES, J. S- — Made his first appearance
on the stage at the Tremont Theatre, Boston,
under the management of Pelby, in 1857. Was
afterwards manager of the Tremont Theatre.
Retired from the profession and commenced
the practice of surgery in Boston, Mass.

JONES, JOHN.— Born in London, in 1796.
Made his first appearance on the stage as a vo-
calist, in 1816, at the Adelphi Theatre, London,
as the Conjuror in a piece of that name. Made
his debut on the American stage, in 1828, at
Niblo's Garden, New York, as Mr. Dulcet in
"Amateurs and Actors." First appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov. 28, 1831. at the Chest-
nut, as Felix in " Cinderella." Was the origi-
nal Prince in "Cinderella," at the Park Thea-
tre, New York. Died in New York, Nov.
1, 1861. He had .not been on the stage for
ten years, and after he retired was a pen-
sioner of the Dramatic Fund Association.
He possessed a remarkably sweet voice, and
his style of singing was very much like that of
Braham. Mr. Jones had been for some years
a professor of singing in some of the Eastern
States, but resided in this city for a few years
previous to his death, which was sudden, al-
though he had been ailing for some time. The
deceased was the recipient of an annuity from
the Dramatic Benevolent Association, and no
relative or intimate friend being at hand, his
remains were deposited in their burying ground
at Cypress Hill.

JONES, MR.— Born in England. Made
his first appearance on the stage in London.
Married Miss Granger in 1800. First appeared
in America, in 1801, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. Died in Charleston,
S. C, in 1806.

JONES, MR. AND MRS. W. G— Mr. J.
was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1817.
Made his first appearance on the stage, in 1836,
at the Walnut, Philadelphia, as Lieutenant of
the Tower in "Richard the Third." In 1839
first appeared in New York at the Olympic
Theatre. Died in New York, June 20, 1853,
of bronchitis, while a member of the National
Theatre.

Miss Wagstaff, afterwards Mrs. Cook, and
Mrs. Jones, was born in Chatham, Eng., in
1828. In 1836 she crossed the Atlantic from
Bermuda in an open boat, with her father.
First appeared before an American audience
in Philadelphia in a concert. First appeared
on the stage, Dec. 1, 1845, as Constance in
"Animal Magnetism," at the Walnut, Phila-
delphia. Has been a great favorite at the
Bowery Theatre for years. Was married in
May, 1S62, to Benjamin Dean, attached to the
orchestra of the Old Bowery. Her first hus-
band was known as " Sailor Jones" — a very
good actor, and they both played at the Na-
tional and Bowery Theatres for many years.
Mr. Jones died, and in a short time Mrs. Jones
married Mr. J. M. Cooke, a promising young
actor, who had been doing horse business at
the Bowery, and during the performance of one
of these pieces, many may remember that him-
self and horse both fell to the stage from the
"flies." After recovering from this accident
he went to the National, and there became ac-
quainted with and married this lady.

JONES, MRS.— Maiden name Wallack.
Was born in London. Made her debut in Bos-
ton, Mass. First appeared in New York, Nov.
27, 1805, at the Park Theatre, as Albina Man-
deville in " The Will," and Leonora in " The
Padlock." Died Nov. 11, 1806.

JONES, MRS.— Maiden name Granger.
Born in England in 17S2. Was the daughter
of a respectable physician, who, dying when
she was quite young, left her in reduced cir-
cumstances. The grandmother took her and
brought her up as a singer in the London thea-
tres. In 1S00 she married Mr. Jones, come-
dian, and came to America. Made her debut
on the American stage at Philadelphia, in 1801,
where, after playing three seasons with her
husband, she went to Boston and opened under
the management of Powell in 1804. But do-
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ended in her husband leaving her and her four
children, for Charleston, S. C. Died in New
York, Nov. n, 1806, of consumption, after a
lingering illness, in which she was attended by
three, and at length six, of the most eminent
physicians.

JONES, MRS. JULIA.— Made her first
appearance on the American stage in 1794, at
the Federal Street Theatre, Boston. Retired
from the profession in Sept., 1847, and died
Oct. 15 of the same year.

JONES, MRS. MELINDA.— Maiden
name Topping. Was born in New York,
where she made her debut March 22, 1837, as
Bianca in " Fazio," at the Bowery Theatre.
Made her debut in Philadelphia, Aug. 23, 1852,
as Romeo, at the Arch Street Theatre. In
1859 she visited California. Is the wife of
" Count Johannes " Jones, from whom she has
been separated for some time. Is keeping a
boarding house in New York.

JONES, RICHARD P.— Was born in
Philadelphia, Aug. 29, 1S26. He was educated
for a doctor, and was a graduate of the Phila-
delphia College of Medicine. He made his
first appearance on the stage as an actor at the
Charles Street Theatre, Baltimore, Feb. 10,
1S55. He was also connected with the minstrel
profession, and used to play the bones on the
end. Antecedent to his debut as an actor, he
was a member of the press of Philadelphia,
having for five years filled the position of as-
sociate editor of Scott's Weekly Paper. He
shortly after retired from the dramatic pro-
fession, and identified himself with the circus
business as writer, and continued so up to
the day of his death, which occurred at Buffalo,
N. Y., May 6, 1869, he having taken an over-
dose of laudanum to commit suicide, in conse-
quence of domestic difficulties. His body was
brought to New York and interred in Green-
wood Cemetery.

JONES, ROBERT.— Born in London, in
Nov., 1819. Made his debut in 1S37, at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, in the "Jewess."
Was afterwards prompter at the Park Theatre.

JONES, WILLIAM.— A Canadian clown.
Broke his neck in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1S28,
while attempting a backward somersault.

JONES, WILLIAM.— Born in Pennsyl-
vania, in 1781. Made his first appearance in
Philadelphia, March 12, 1836, at the Walnut,
as Sir George Thunder in " Wild Oats." One
of the firm of Collins & Jones. Opened the
Columbia Street Theatre, Cincinnati, in 1820.
In 1831 became joint manager of the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, with Duffy &

Forrest. Made his debut in New York, at the
Park Theatre, as Old Snacks. In his latter
years he frequently played at the Olympic,
Franklin, and New Chatham Theatres ; dying
in New York, at the residence of Mr. Forrest,
Dec. 1, 1841, aged 60 years, and in very strait-
ened circumstances. His remains were taken
to Philadelphia, and interred in Ronaldson's
Cemetery, Ninth and Fitzwater streets.

JORDAN, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE
CLIFFORD.— Mr. J. was born in Baltimore,
Md., where he made his debut at the Museum,
under the management of John E. Owens.
Was a printer by trade. First appeared in
Philadelphia, May 24, 1848, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Henry Hamilton in " Maid-
ens, Beware." Made his debut in New York,
in 1849, at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre.
In June, 1853, he sailed for Europe, and after
an absence of three months, returned to New
York. Married Miss Annie Walters. Was
divorced in New York, Feb. 10, 1858, and on
the 14th of the same month was married in
Jersey City to Miss Emily Thome, formerly
of Burton's Theatre, New York. Sailed for
England in July, 1861. After playing in Lon-
don five years, he reappeared in New York, at
the Olympic Theatre, Dec. 10, 1866, in "Master
of Ravenswood." He was so coldly received
that he soon after returned to England. He
was the original Mr. Carker in " Dombey and
Son," in this city.

Annie Walters, afterwards Mrs. Jordan,
made her first appearance on the stage as a
dancer. Was married to Mr. George Jordan
in 185S. She applied for a divorce, and on
Feb. 10, received it, Mr. J. having to pay her
an alimony of eight dollars per week. Emily
Thorne, afterwards Mrs. Jordan, is the daugh-
ter of Charles Thorne. From her earliest rec-
ollections she has been devoted to the drama,
and made her appearance before the footlights
when quite a child. She made very rapid ad-
vances in the profession, and was at one time
a member of the late lamented W. E. Burton's
company at the Chambers Street Theatre, in
this city. On Feb. 14, 1858, she was mar-
ried in Jersey City to Mr. George Jordan.
Sailed for England in July, 1861, and arrived
in London. From the time she was married
to Mr. Jordan up to their arriving in London,
Mrs. J. had not appeared on the stage. In
June, 1862, she once more entered the pro-
fession, and became a member of the Drury
Lane Theatre company. She left the theatre
in June, and took up her residence in London,
where she remained until p'eb., 1863, when she
sailed for America. Married Charles Ransom

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in New York, Sept. 24, 1S67, and retired from
the stage. Is now living in New York, having
separated from Mr. Ransom.

JORDAN, GEORGE C— Born in New
York, June 22, 1847. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage, at Nashville, Tenn., in April,
1S64, as Doubledot in "Paul Try." Has
played in New York.

JORDAN, MR. AND MRS. HENRY
CHARLES. — Mr. J. was born in Baltimore,
Md., Feb. 25, 1S21, and made his debut May
1, 1841, at the Front Street Theatre, Balti-
more, as Marlinspike in the " Scourge of the
Ocean." First appeared in New York, Aug.,
1846, at the Bowery Theatre.

Mrs. J. was born in London, Eng. Made
her debut at Drury Lane Theatre. First ap-
peared in America in Pittsburgh, Pa. First
appeared in New York in 1846, at the Bowery
Theatre.

JOSEPHS, HARRY.— Born in Grenock,
Scotland, June n, 1845. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage in England as the Child in
" Uncle Tom's Cabin," when that drama was
first produced there. Appeared in Paris during
the great exhibition in 1S67 in " Our American
Cousin," in conjunction with E. A. Sothern.
First appeared in America, in Boston, at Sel-
wyn's Theatre, October 28, 1S67. First ap-
peared in New York at the Fifth Avenue Thea-
tre, as DameHatleyin the burlesque of "Black
Eyed Susan," June 21, 1S69. His father was
the late W. H, Josephs, manager of the St
James' and Sadlers' Wells Theatres, London,
Theatre Royal, Glasgow, and other theatres.
His sisters are Fanny and Patti Josephs. He
is brother to John Selwyn, of Boston.

JOYCE, THOMAS.— Born in St. John,
N. B. Made his debut, in 1849, at the How-
ard Athenaeum, Boston, as the Sailor in the
"Turnpike Gate."

JUDAH, MR. AND MRS. EMANUEL.
— Mr. J. was born in New York. Made his
debut in 1832, as Bertram, at the Chatham
Theatre, New York. Was drowned on his
way to Galveston, Texas.

Mrs. Sophia Judah was born in New York,
and made her first appearance on the stage at
the Richmond Hill Theatre. Took her fare-
well of the stage in California, on Feb. 26,
1S61, as Widow Green in " Love Chase."
She has three daughters living, Oceana Italia
Judah, known as La Belle Oceana, lone
Judah, a great spiritual medium, and Mrs.
Worrell, mother of the Worrell sisters. Mrs.
Judah died in New York, Nov. 0, 1S65.

JULLIEN, LOUIS GEORGE.— Born

amid the Alps, April 28, 1812. Died in a lunatic
asylum in Paris, May 16, i860. From his
earliest infancy he displayed an antipathy to
the mere sound of a musical instrument.

JULLIEN, PAUL —Made his debut as a
violinist, July 9, 1851, at Her Majesty's Thea-
tre, London, Eng.

K.

KANE, CHARLES S.— Born in Albany,
N. Y., July 1, 1S22. Made his debut in Sept.,
1845, as the Herald in " Fortunio," at the
Museum, Albany.

KAIFFER, MONS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1S40, at the Chestnut,
as Marco Bomba in the ballet of that name.

KATOW, HELEN DE.— This female
Russian violoncellist arrived in America Jan.
2S, 1S65, in company with James M. Wehli,
pianist, and made her debut, in concert, Feb.
13, at Niblo's Saloon, New York. Returned
to England.

REACH, EDWARD F.— Born in Balti-
more, Md.,in 1S24. Made his debut in June.
1840, at the Providence Theatre, as Dionysius
in "Damon." First appeared in New York,
July 4, 1841, at the Franklin Theatre. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Aug. 21, 1S58, as
Romeo, at the Walnut Street Theatre. Died
in Charlestown, Mass., Feb. 1, 1863, of paraly-
sis of the brain.

KEAN, EDMUND.— Born in London,
Eng., Nov. 4, 17S7. When scarcely able to
walk, he was placed under the care of a pos-
ture master at Drury Lane Theatre, where he
remained till his fifth year. He was next a
cabin boy on a vessel bound to Madeira. At
fourteen years of age he joined a strolling
company, and performed in Yorkshire, and
shortly after in Richardson's show, where he
became an expert tumbler in the ring and a
most daring equestrian. In Waterford, Ireland,
he married Miss Chambers. While acting in
Dorchester he was seen by Arnold, stare
manager of Drury Lane, who at once engaged
him for Drury Lane, where he opened for the
season of iSi3-'i4, as Shylock. First appeared
in Liverpool, July 15, 1816, as Richard the
Third. Made his American debut in Nov.,
1S20, at the Anthony Street Theatre, as
Richard the Third, and in Philadelphia, Jan.
8, 1821, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Richard. On his second visit to Boston he
was announced to appear May 25, 1821, as
Richard ; but the house being small, he would

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not play, and he was obliged to fly from the
city to save himself from violence. He im-
mediately left for England. In 1S25 he re-
turned *o America, and opened, Nov. 14, in
New YorK, n Richard. He was received with
hisses ; he was driven from the stage, but re-
turned, when oranges were thrown at him, also
rotten apples, and a bag of sand which struck
him on the shoulder. Proceeding to Boston,
he was announced to appear at the Federal
Street Theatre, Dec. 29. He appeared, but
was met with hisses, rotten eggs and apples.
A row commenced, and a general smashing
up of things took place. The riot act was
read, but Kean was not allowed to play.
On the 18th of January Kean opened in Phila-
delphia as Richard. On his entrance he was
greeted with a loud welcome. On the exhibi-
tion of some slight disapprobation, the audi-
ence rose, and, waving their hats, gave him
several hearty cheers. There were some ex-
pressions of disapprobation, which continued
throughout the performance ; they were, how-
ever, very slight, and scarcely sufficient to be
denominated an opposition. He next tried
Baltimore, but they not only prevented his act-
ing, but drove him out of the city. He after-
wards made an apology, and was permitted to
appear. In July, 1826, he made his last ap-
pearance in New York, and left for Montreal,
after which he proceeded to England. To-
wards the close of his second visit to America,
Kean made a tour through the northern part
of New York, and visited Canada. He fell in
with Indians, with whom he be~ame delighted,
and was chosen chief of the tribe. His last
appearance on the stage was at Covent Garden
Theatre, London, March 25, 1S33, as Othello,
with his son, Charles Kean, as Iago. He
acted with great vigor up to the third act, and
delivered " Farewell the tranquil mind," etc
with unusual impressiveness, and the last sen-
tence he ever spoke on the stage was, " Othello's
occupation's gone." He commenced the im-
passioned speech, seizing Iago by the throat,
" Villain, be sure you prove," when he paused,
and his head dropped on his son's shoulder.
Mr. W. H. Payne, who was at the wing, rush-
ed on, bore him from the stage, and assisted
him to his dressing-room. After a short period
he was carried in an arm-chair, by two of the
stage carpenters, to the Wrekin Tavern, in
Broad Court, and put to bed. He was so ut-
terly prostrated that it was impossible to wash
the Othello coloring matter from his face and
throat before the next morning, when he had
rallied a little. He was attended by Dr., or
Mr. Carpue, and remained in London till

Saturday afternoon, when he was removed to
his house at Richmond. Edmund Kean died
on tne 15th of May, 1833, at tvvnty minutes
after nine o'clock a. m., with his ..-.. in those
of John Lee. His funeral took place Saturday,
23d. ' 'he pall was borne by Mr. Macready,
Mr. Harley, Mr. Farren, Mr. Cooper, and
Mr. Sheridan Knowles. On the plate of the
coffin was engraved the following brief but
modest inscription :

"EDMUND KEAN,

DIED THE 15TH OF MAY, 1833, AGED 45."

Edmund Kean was no actor at all — he was na-
ture— he was always the character he repre-
sented. Kean was a great man — a mixture of
conflicting elements, wherein natural good
struggled with the evil of a neglected child-
hood, and, too often, vicious examples. Ed-
mund Kean ought to have died a very wealthy
man, but his wardrobe, furniture, plate, car-
riages, horses, everything, were seized and
sold for the benefit of his creditors.

KEAN, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES

JOHN.— Mr. K. was born in Waterford, Ire-
land, Jan. 18, 1S11. Made his debut at Drury
Lane, London, on Oct. i, 1827, as Young Nor-
val in " Douglas." He appeared in Dublin,
April 20, 1828, as Young Norval, and met with
a cordial reception. In Oct., 1S29, he accepted
an offer from th-; management of the Hay-
market Theatre, London, to play six nights
during the concluding fortnig' * of the season,
for which he was to receive ^20. Crossed the
Atlantic in the ship " Caledonia," making his
first appearance on the American stage,
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1830, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Richard the Third. In Jan.,
1S33, he sailed for England in the ship " On-
tario," and arrived at Portsmouth on Feb. n,
having been forty days on the voyage. On the
25th of March, 1S33, the elder Kean and young
Kean acted for the first and only time in Lon-
don, the former enacting the Moor and the lat-
ter Iago, Miss Ellen Tree playing Desdemona.
After a tour round the kingdom, he returned to
London, June 3, 1839, and was engaged by
Mr. Webster for the Haymarket Theatre, at a
salary of £$o per night and a benefit. In
Aug., 1S39. he again crossed the Atlantic, and
in September appeared at the National Thea-
tre, in Church street, New York, under the
management of the late James Wallack.
Visited Havana for the benefit of his health.
After a pleasant trip there, he returned to
New York in April, and on May 9, 1840,
steamed to Europe by the " Great Western."
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from the stage, and died at Boston, Aug. 17,

1859.

KEELEY, MR. AND MRS. ROBERT.

— Robert Keeley was born in 1793. Made his
first appearance on the stage in 1813, at the
Richmond Theatre. First appeared in Lon-
don at the West London, now Prince of Wales
Theatre. When Elliston opened Drury Lane,
Oct. 3, 1819, Robert Keeley went with him,
and gradually rose into prominence. In 1821
Mr. Robert Keeley seceded from Drury and
joined the Adelphi company, where he appear-
ed in a small part called "Dash." Then,
fortunately, was produced the famous " Tom
and Jerry," in which Mr. Keeley was the
original Jemmy Green. On Oct. 26, 1822,
he made his first appearance before a Covent
Garden audience as Darby in " The Poor
Soldier." During his engagement at Covent
Garden, he married Miss Goward, who had
made her appearance (Saturday, July 2, 1825)
as Rosina, at the Lyceum Theatre. Mr.

... Keeley visited America, in company with his

ment at Liverpool, where Mr. Kean was taken ... . „ , , , . . , T , _ ,

, , , .„ ,» 0. ... ,. r . wife, in 1836, and made his demit at the Park

suddenly ill. May 29, 1S67, with disease o! the „,, , ,.? ,T , „ „ „

engagement at Haymarket, which continued
for thirty nights. On Jan. 29, 1842, he was
married, at the Church of St." Thomas, in
Dublin, to Miss Ellen Tree. During the
Summer of 1S43, Kean concluded his three
years' contract at the Haymarket. In 1S45 a
tempting offer was made him and his wife to
revisit America ; and laying aside several en-
gagements, they embarked for the States on
August 2. In the Summer of 1S47, Mr. and
Mrs. Kean returned to England. On the 26th
of Sept., 1863, they arrived in Australia, and
on Oct. 12, opened in " Hamlet," at the Hay-
market Theatre, Melbourne. Took their fare-
well of Australia, April 30, and on the 1st of
October arrived in San Francisco. Made their
debut in that city, Oct. 8, at Maguire's Opera
House, in " Henry VIII." and " The Jealous
Wife." Arrived in New York and made their
dehit at the Broadway Theatre, April 26, 1S65,
in " King Henry the Eighth.'' After remain-
ing in this country for several months, they re-
turned to England and commenced an engage-

heart, and was unable to perform. On June 5
he was removed to Buxton. At a consultation
o his physicians on June 24, it was stated that
he must have rest for six months. He was
next removed to Salt Hill, near Slough, but he
continued to grow worse, and died Jan. 22,
1S68. The remains were deposited in the
family vault at Cathrington Church, near
Hornden, Hampshire.

Mrs. Kean was born in London, Eng , in
Dec, 1S05. Made her debut Sept. 23, 1826,
at Drury Lane Theatre, London, as Donna
Violante in the ' Wonder." First appeared
on the American stage, Dec. 12, 1S36, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Rosalind. Opened
in Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1S37, al tae Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Julia in the " Hunchback."
She accompanied Mr. Kean in all his travels
She visited America with Mr- Kean in 1865,
and returned to England with him in 1867, and
is there at present.

KEEBLE, G. WALTER.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1S54, at the Chest-
nut, as Edward Middleton. Retired from the
stage in Sept , 1860, to engage in mercantile
pursuits at Pulaski, Tenn. Reappeared on the
stage at the Richmond, Va. , Theatre, during
the rebellion. Went to England in 1S64 and
returned to America in July, 1869.

KEELER CHARLES D.— Born in Phila-
delphia, May 26, 1820. Made his debut at
nineteen years of age, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Macbeth. Retired

Theatre, New York, Sept. 19, as Peter Spyke
in " A Loan of a Lover." First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1S36, at the Chestnut,
in the same piece. They then returned to
England, and after a succession of provincial
tours, Mr. and Mrs. Keeley joined Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Kean in the management of the
Princess' Theatre, which opened under their
direction, Sept. 28, 1850, with "Twelfth
Night." Mr. Robert Keeley made his last
appearance on the stage, as fulfilling an en-
gagement, in March, 1857, in the comedy of
" The Cure for the Heart Ache." On the oc-
casion of the benefit for the Royal Dramatic
College, at Covent Garden Theatre, in May,
1861, Mr. Keeley emerged from his retirement
to represent Touchstone in a scene from "As
You Like It ;" and for Mr. E. T. Smith's bene-
fit, at Drury Lane, March 22, 1S62, he played
Euciid Facile in the farce of " Twice Killed."
He died in Brompton, Eng., Feb. 3, 1869.

Miss Goward, afterwards Mrs. Keeley, was
born in England, in 1S06. It was in the Nor-
wich circuit that she first attained a knowledge
of her art. Made her debut July 2, 1825, in
London, at the English Opera House, as Ro-
sina and Little Pickle. In company with her
husband, she left her native land, and arriving
in America, made he1- debut Sept. 19, 1836, as
Gertrude in " A Loan of a Lover." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1836, as Lu-
cille in the piece of the same name, at the
Chestnut. After visiting the principal cities,
she returned to England.

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KEENE, ARTHUR.— Born in Ireland.
Made his American debut in 1817, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Harry Bertram in
" Guy Mannering." Died in Nashville, Tenn.,
in 1845.

KEENE, LAURA.— Born in England, in
1830. She made hex debut on the stage in her
native country at an early age, and gained con-
siderable celebrity at Mad. Vestris' Theatre,
the Lyceum, London. In Oct., 1851, she
made her debut at the Olympic Theatre, Lon-
don, as Pauline in the " Lady of Lyons." Was
engaged in London by James Wallack, Sr., for
his theatre on Broadway, near Broome street.
New York. She was brought to this country
by the dramatic agent, J. Hall Wilton, in 1852,
and appeared at Wallack's Theatre, Sept. 20,
of that year, as Albino Mandeville in " The
Will." She was accompanied by her mother
and two children. Her maiden name, we have
heard, was Lee, and that she married a Mr.
Taylor. After remaining at Wallack's for
some time she went travelling. Returned to
New York, and in Nov., 1855, opened the
Metropolitan Theatre, afterwards Winter Gar-
den, as " The Varieties." John M.Trimble
built her a new theatre, which was opened
Nov. 18, 1856, with" As You Like It." This
theatre is now known as the Olympic. Previ-
ous to the opening she took a starring tour,
visiting most of the principal cities with suc-
cess. She first appeared in Philadelphia, Oct.
20, 1856, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Con-
stance in the " Love Chase." Continued les-
see and manageress of the Olympic until the
Winter season of 1 863-' 64 opened, when she
went on a travelling tour. On October iS,
1858, she produced " Our American Cousin "
at her theatre, for the first time in America,
which run to crowded audiences until March
25, I859> when it was alternated with other
pieces. The "Seven Sisters" was produced
by this lady, Nov. 26, i860, and enjoyed a
run of 169 nights. In 1868 she visited Eng-
land, and after a brief absence returned to
America, since which time she has been travel-
ling with a dramatic company, under her man-
agement.

KEENE, T. WALLACE.— Born in New
York, Oct. 26, 1840. Made his first public ap-
pearance Aug. 13, 1856, at the old Chinese
Buildings, New York, as Lucius in "Julius
Caesar," for the benefit of S. W. E. Beckner.
He next appeared at the Opera House, New-
ark, N. J , a leading man for a brief season.
Since then he has travelled considerably. Ap-
peared at Wood's Museum, New York, in
July, 1869, during E. Eddy's engagement.

KELLY, LYDIA.— This lady, the greatest
melo-dramatic artist of the day, was the daugh-
ter of Capt. Kelby, well known in his time as
the " Facetious Joe." She was a great favorite
at the English Opera House, and Haymarket,
London. She was a great card at the Park'
Theatre, New York, for several years, com-
mencing Sept. 17, :S24, as Lady Teazle, and end-
ing her career there July 26, 1831. Returned
to England and married a French Baron.

KELLER, MR. AND MRS. LEWIS.—
Of the Keller Troupe. Mr. K. is a native of
Poland. In Jan., 1856, he sailed for the United
States, and made his debut in New Orleans.
In the Summer of 1856 was travelling through
the United States. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 29, 1S56, at the National Theatre,
Walnut street, above Eighth.

Mrs. Wilhelmina Keller died in Cienfuegos,
Cuba, in April, i860.

KELLER,- MR.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 13, 1854, at the Chestnut, as
Grandfather Whitehead.

KELLOGG, CLARA LOUISE.— This
American prima donna was born in Sumter,
S. C, in 1842. Made her tentative debut,
April 19, 1S60, at the Academy of Music, New
York, at a private morning performance of " II
Poliuto." First appeared in public, Feb. 27,
1861, at the Academy, New York, in " Rigo-
letto." First appeared in London, Eng., Nov.
2, 1S67, at Her Majesty's Theatre, as Marghe-
rita in " Faust."

KELLOGG, MR.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, March 26, 1850, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Baradasin " Richelieu." Died in
Baltimore, Md., Nov. 24, 1850.

KELLOGG, NELLY.— Made her debut
at eight years of age. May 19, 1S63, at Mc-
Vicker's Theatre, Chicago, as Duke of York,
to John Wilkes Booth's Richard.

KELLY, CHAS. D.— Born in Philadelphia.
Died in Boston, Aug. 19, 1859.

KELLY, EDWIN.— Was born in Dublin
and educated in London for a surgeon. He
was a life pupil of St. George's Hospital.
Came to this country after completing his
medical studies. He was introduced to Mr.
John Ordway, proprietor of the celebrated
Ordway's iEolians, now Dr. Ordway, of Bos-
ton. Possessing a fine tenor voice, with a
natural aptitude for the stage, combined with a
good personal appearance and a superior de-
gree of intelligence, an engagement was at
once effected, and young Kelly was speedily
initiated into the mysteries of cork. Opened
in New York at the old Hope Chapel, which

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he fitted up as a minstrel hall, in conjunction
with Francis Leon, Oct. 1, 1S66. and remained
thereuntil Feb., 1869. After a brief travelling
tour he went to Europe to arrange for opening
in London with Leon, which he did at St.
George's Hall, May 17, 1S69 Returned to
New York in August, 1869.

KELLY, G. M.— Was born in Glenn's
Falls, N. Y., in 1841, and commenced in the
saw-dust business in i860. He is the cham-
pion vaulter of the world.

KELLY, JNO —Died in Baltimore, Md.,
Aug. 26, 1856.

KEMBLE, CHARLES.— Born in Brecon,
South Wales, Nov. 23, 1775. Made his debut
when only seventeen years of age, at Sheffield,
Eng. as Orlando in " As You Like It." First
appeared on the London stage, April 21, 1794,
at Drury Lane Theatre, as Malcolm in " Mac-
beth." Shortly after this he was reader of
plays in the Lord Chamberlain's office, in Eng-
land. Was manager of the Covent Garden
Theatre for a long time. Previous to his be-
coming manager his salary never exceeded .£20
per week. In 1S06 he married Miss DeCamp.
In 1S32 he came to America and opened, Sept.
17, at the Park Theatre, New York, as Ham-
let, which proved highly successful. The house
was filled to overflowing. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1S32. at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Hamlet, Visited many
principal cities of the United States. Made
his last appearance on the stage, Sept. 10, 1842.
Died in London, Nov. 11, 1854. He retained
his remarkable buoyancy of spirits to the day
of his death, though suffering for the last few
years from deafness, which prevented him from
hearing a word of conversation around him.
In parts of gallant, spirited bearing, just hitting
the difficult mark ; noble, without bluster ; self-
possessed, without apparent effort ; energetic,
without bombast ; elegant, without conceit,
Charles Kemble has never been egualled-

KEMBLE, ELIZA.— Wife of Thomas
Kemble. Died in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1855.

KEMBLE, FRANCES ANNE.— Born in
London, Eng., in 1811. Daughter of Charles
Kemble. In consequence of the unfortunate
theatrical speculations of her father, she was
induced to adopt the stage as a profession, and
made her debut Oct. 10, 1829, at Covent Gar-
den Theatre, London, as Juliet in " Romeo
and Juliet," the mother performing Lady
Capulet, and the father Mercutio. When Miss
Kemble appeared the applause was so great
tiiat the young lady nearly fainted. The whole
of her performance evinced much feeling and

yet great discretion. Made her first appearance
on the American stage, Sept. iS, 1832, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Bianca in
"Fazio." First appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 12, 1832, as Bianca. Miss Kemble made
her first appearance in Boston at the Tremont
Theatre, April 16, 1S33, as Bianca in " Fazio."
Was married to Pierce Butler on Jan. 7, 1834.
In 1S43, owing to a disagreement, she, although
residing in the same house with her husband,
in Philadelphia, had separate apartments.
This had been so from Oct., 1842. Mr. Butler
agreed to furnish maintenance to Mrs. Butler,
and during all that time the treatment received
by her from him was such as to prove that he
had lost all love and affection for her. On the
10th of Sept., 1845, she left her husband's
house and shortly after sailed for England.
Reappeared on the stage after a long retire-
ment, April 16, 1847. at the Theatre Royal,
Manchester, as Julia in " The Hunchback."
Returned to America, and on Oct. 7, 1S48, she
sued for a divorce. The case came up in the
Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Nov.
27, 1848. The counsel for Mrs. Butler were
Messrs. Benjamin Gerhard and Wm. M.
Meredeth, of Philadelphia, and Hon. Rufus
Choate, of Boston ; and for Mr. Butler, Messrs.
John Cadwallader and Hon. George M. Dallas,
of Philadelphia. The case occupied the atten-
tion of the Court for some time. At the close of
the trial the case was held under advisement
for several weeks, and it was finely decided
in favor of Mr. Butler. Mrs. Butler then
commenced giving a series of readings from
Shakespeare. Her first one was given in April,
1848, at Willis' Rooms, London. Gave her
first reading in Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1849, at
Sansom Street Hall, from Shakespeare's "King
John." Returned to England, and after a tour
through Europe she revisited America in 1856.
In July, 1857, she presented the town of Len-
nox, Mass., with a handsome clock. Pierce
Butler died in Georgia in Aug., 1S67. Reap-
peared in New York as a reader, in the Fall of
1868, at Steinway Hall. No one can deny that
Fanny Kemble had all the genius necessary
for repeating the splendid triumphs of Mrs.
Siddons, and of rekindling the fading lustre of
her family name, and of the stage which that
name once adorned. She was full of the true,
heavenly fire, with every other requisite of
physical and intellectual endowment, but her
representations were mere dash sketches,
though with here and there a touch of the most
masterly and overwhelming power.

KEMBLE, T. D. — First appeared in Phila-
delphia, June 27. 1846, at Masonic Hall, as

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O'Leary in "One Hour." His wife died in
New Orleans, Jan. 7, 1855.

KEMP, ANNIE.— This pleasing contralto
singer was born in Boston, Mass., and is the
daughter of a well-known New York merchant
— the late R. C. Kemp. When quite young
she became the pupil of Mrs. Seguin, Sig.
Badiali, and Sig. Schira, of London. First
appeared in public in the New York concerts,
and was so successful that she was engaged
with the concert troupe of Thalberg and Vieux-
temps. In 1S60 she joined the Cooper Eng-
lish Opera Troupe as contralto, and travelled
through the West and Canadas for one season.
Was married in Kingston, Canada, April 24,
1S60, to Brookhouse Bowler, the tenor singer
of the troupe. In 1S61 she went to England,
where she remained until 1867, when she came
to America to play Stalacta the Queen in the
spectacle of the " Black Crook," at Niblo's
Garden, New York. Joined the Richings
English Opera Troupe, as contralto, in Sept.,
1869.

KENDALL, JENNIE AND LIZZIE.—
Born in Gilmarton, N. H. Made their debut
for the express purpose of freeing their home-
stead from debt ; and having accomplished
their purpose, retired from the stage in August,
1858.

KENT, FREDERICK M.— Born in
Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1829. Made his first
appearance on the stage in his native city, at
the Arch Street Theatre, under Burton's
management, as Squeers in " Nicholas Nickle-
by." Visited California in 1S52. Returned to
the States, and on Dec. 24, 1S57, died in New
York. In 1S53 he married Jenny Parker.

KENT, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.— Mr.
K. was born in London, Eng. Made his debut
Dec. 27, 1S08, at Drury Lane Theatre, Lon-
don, as Sir George Airy in the " Busy Body."
Crossed the Atlantic in 1S21, and appeared at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Sir Anthony
in the " Rivals." Died in Albany, N. Y., in
1830.

Miss Yardley, Mrs. Kent, was born in Lon-
don, Eng. Made her American debut in 1S24,
at the Park Theatre, New York, as Lady
Macbeth. First appeared in Philadelphia,'
Aug. 30. 1833, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
as Agnes in the " Mountaineers." Retired
from the stage.

KENNA, MR. AND MRS.— Made their
American debut in 17S5, at the John Street
Theatre, New York, as Lisardo and Isabella
in the " Wonder."

KENNY, MR— Made his debut in 1794,
at the Federal Street Theatre, Boston.

KEOUGH, EMMA.— Bom in London,
Eng., in 1S29. Made her debtit in 1S48, at
the City of London Theatre, as Chintez in the
" Unfinished Gentleman." First appeared in
America, in 1S50, as a vocalist, at the Astor
Place Opera House, New York.

KEPLER, CONSTANCE.— Sister to
M'lle. Celeste. First appeared on the Ameri-
can stage in Sept., 1838, at the National Thea-
tre, New York, as a danseuse.

KERR, JOHN GEORGE.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1814. Made his debut at the
Pantheon Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland, as
Agib in " Timour the Tartar." First appeared
in America, Oct. 29, 1827, at the Chestnut,
Philadelphia, as a dancer.

KERR, MISS.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, May 14, 1839, at the Chestnut, as Fa-
tima in the " Maid of Cashmere."

KETCHUM, GEORGE F.— Mr. K. was
born in Boston, Mass., July 20, 1S37. Made
his first appearance on the stage with the
Ravel Family, at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston. The next season he was secured by
W. H. Sedley Smith for the Museum, Boston,
where he remained several seasons. His only
appearance out of Boston during all this time
was at the French Theatre, NewYork, as Se-
nor Balthazar in the " Doctor of Alcantara,"
with the Richings Opera Troupe. Opened at
Selwyn's Theatre, Boston, in Oct., 1867, where
he remained about eighteen months, when he
was engaged by Palmer & Jarrett for Niblo's
Garden, New York, where he opened as Cas-
sim in " The Forty Thieves," Feb. 1, 1869.

KENT, IMOGENE.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in 1838. Made her debut, as a Child,
at the National Theatre, Cincinnati.

KENT, JOHN, JR.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his American debut at Charles-
ton, S. C. First appeared in New York at
the Bowery Theatre. Died in New York, in
1833-

KENT, MR. AND MRS. FRED S.—
Mr. K. was born in Philadelphia. Made his
debut at the National Theatre, Cincinnati.

Josephine Tyson, Mrs. Kent, made her de-
but at the Walnut. Philadelphia, as Volante
in the " Honeymoon." Died in New York,
Jan. 30, 1S69, aged 30 years.

KENT. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM.—
Mr. K. was born in Edinburgh, Scotland,
April 17, iSn. Made his debut in 1828, at
the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as a
dancer.

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Elizabeth Eberle, Mrs. Kent, was born in
Philadelphia, where she made her debut in
1824, at the Chestnut, as the Singing Fairy in
" Cherry and Fair Star." Died in Cincinnati,
Ohio, July zi, 1850.

KILNER, THOMAS.— Was born in Lan-
cashire, Eng., in 1777. He was called "Old
Tom Kilner " from the day he first trod the
boards of the Old Federal Street Theatre,
Boston. He enjoyed a good reputation as an
actor in the leading provincial circuits of Eng-
land, but he had a desire to try his fortunes in
America. Made his first appearance on the
American stage in 1S15, at the Park Theatre,
New York. In the Summer of 1821 — Boston
was not then a city — he became joint lessee
with Clarke, of the Federal Street Theatre,
and on the 28th of September of the same
year, he made his first appearance as Sir An-
thony Absolute, his wife appearing as Lucy.
He became at once popular, and in " old
men's " parts he was a most excellent actor.
His Sir Anthony, Polonius, Squire Hawthorn,
Captain Copp, etc., are often spoken of by the
veteran lovers of the drama as perfect in their
way. He was of the Dowton school of actors,
rich and racy in humor, and excellent in what-
ever he undertook. Retired from the stage in
1831, and removed to his farm near Wilming-
ton, Dearborn Co., Ind,, where he died, Jan.
2, 1862.

KIMBALL, JENNIE.— Born in Portland,
Me., June 23, 1848. Made her first appear-
ance at the Boston Theatre, in 1865, as Obeda
in the spectacle of " Blue Beard." She
shortly after retired from the stage and devoted
one year to the study of music. She then took
the soubrette business at the Continental Thea-
tre, Boston. Travelled as prima donna of
the Florence Burlesque Troupe. First ap-
peared in New York, March 1, 1869, at
Brougham's Fifth Avenue Theatre, as Jenny
Leatherlungs.

KIMMIE, MISS.— Made her debut July
12, 1851, at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Susan in the " Virginny Mummy."

KING, CHARLES A.— Born in Boston,
in 1823. Died in Sonora, Cal., Feb. 4, 1857.

KING, MRS.— Maiden name Brett. Made
her American debut in 1793, at the John Street
Theatre, New York. After the death of Mr.
King, she married a German doctor and retired
from the stage.

KING. MRS. ADAH— Born in London.
She was engaged to visit this country by Mr.
Hackett, and made her first appearance at
Niblo's, New York, in 1852. She afterwards

became a member of Placide's Varieties, New
Orleans. She was afterwards engaged for the
National Theatre, Philadelphia, making her
debut in " Uncle Tom's Cabin." In 1858 she
joined the Durand English Opera Troupe, and
at last advices was in Australia.

KING, WILLIAM. -Made his debut Jan.
28, 1793. at the John Street Theatre, New
York. Died in Norfolk, Va., in Oct., 1796.

KINGSBURY, ALICE.— Born in New
York State. Made her debut at the National
Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, in June, 1859, as
Bianca in " Fazio." After playing star en-
gagements throughout the West, she visited
San Francisco, Cal., making her debut at the
Opera House, Oct. 10, 1866, as Fanchon.
After a most brilliant engagement there she re-
turned to New York and soon after retired
from the stage to devote her time to sculpture.
She resides on her own little farm in the West.
Was married on Aug. 28, 1869, in Natchez,
Miss., to Col. Frank M. Cooley, of the U. S.
Inf., commanding at that post.

KINGSLEY. MR. AND MRS. A. F.—
Retired from the profession and residing at
Waverley, Iowa. Mrs. K. was formerly Miss
Kate Thornton.

KINLOCK, GEORGIANA— Made her
debut in Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1850, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Emily in the " Bride
of Lammermoor." In i860 she went to Aus-
tralia with her brother-in-law, John Drew, and
accompanied him on his travels through that
country. Was married in Australia in the
Fall of i860, to Robert L. Stephens. Died in
Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1864.

KINLOCK, MRS. ELIZA.-Bornin Lon-
don, Eng. Made her American debut in July,
1827, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, as Margaretta in " No Song No Supper."
First appeared in New York, in 1828, at the
Chatham Theatre, as Diana Vgrnon in " Rob
Roy." Retired from the stage in 1S55, in
Philadelphia. She is the mother of Mrs. John
Drew, with whom she has since been living.

KIRBY, JAMES.-Bornin England, where
he made his debut at the Royalty Theatre,
London. First appeared in America, as clown,
at the Broadway Circus, New York. Was
drowned in Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1826.

KIRBY, MISS.— Made her debut in Phila-
delphia, June 1, 1844, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Mrs. Pettibone in " Kiss in the Dark."

KIRBY, MR. AND MRS. HUDSON.—
Mr. K. was born on the passage from Liver-
pool to New York, after passing Sandy Hook,
April 3, 1819. Made his debut in 1837, at the

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Chestnut, Philadelphia, as one of the officers
in " Thalaba." First appeared in New York
at the Richmond Hill Theatre, as Young Nor-
val. He embarked at New Orleans for Liv-
erpool in February, 1845, and appeared at the
Olympic Theatre, London, as Richard. He
subsequently played at the Surrey, and at nearly
all the minor theatres in London. Died in
London, in 184S.

Mrs. K. made her debut in Boston. First
appeared in New York, April 5, 1858, at the
Metropolitan (Winter Garden) in the "Apos-
tate." Went to England in 1858.

KIRK, JAMES.— Made his American de-
but, June 2, 1858, at the National Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Brighaiu Young in " The
Mormons."

KLETT, MR. — Familiarly known as Capt.
Klett. Was at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, in
1822. Died in 1834.

KLIETZ, MISS VALESCA.-Born in
Berlin. First appeared in America, Oct. 31,
1848, at the Philharmonic Concert, Musical
Fund Hall, Philadelphia.

KNEASS, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. K.
was born in Philadelphia, where he made his
debut, April 22, 182S, at the Chestnut, as Rich-
ard the Third.

Miss Sharpe, afterwards Mrs. Kneass, was
a vocalist of considerable notoriety. On Fri-
day, Feb. 12, 1S57, Mrs. K, was on board the
Louisville packet, and while seated on the hur-
ricane deck, leaning against an iron rod, it
broke and she was precipitated into the river
and drowned.

KNIGHT, MR. H.— Born in London, Eng.
Made his first appearance on the American
stage at the Park Theatre, New York, as Si-
mon Spatterdash in " The Boarding House."
In Dec, 1839, he was injured by attempting to
get on the cars of the Baltimore and Philadel-
phia Railroad while in motion. His injuries
were of so serious a nature as to render am-
putation of one of his legs necessary. On
Dec. ii, 1839, ne died- He was married to
Miss Kent, afterwards Mrs. De Costa, and
in 1837 separated from her. But during his
sickness and his last moments she was by his
side, like a faithful wife, administering to his
wants.

KNIGHT, MRS. E.— Maiden name Eliza
Povey. Was born in Birmingham, Eng., Jan.
26, 1804, and at twelve years of age became the
pupil of Mr. Tom Cooke. Made her first ap-
pearance on any stage as a vocalist, for the
benefit of Mr. Cooke, at Drury Lane Theatre,
London, in 1817, and sang " He seeks, he seeks

Another." She was the first lady who sang at
the Dramatic Fund dinners, where, at that of
Drury Lane, she sang the echo song from
Comas, accompanied by her tutor, on the vio-
lin. Made her first appearance on the stage
as an actress, in 1S19, at Drury Lane, as Mar-
garetta in " No Song No Supper." In 1826
she came to the United States with her brother,
the well known John Povey, and made her
debut on the American stage, Nov. 30, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Floretta in " The
Cabinet." Made her debut in Philadelphia,
Jan. 29, 1827, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Floretta. She returned to England, after
twenty-five years' absence, and resided in re-
tirement at Brompton until her death, which
occurred in Oct., 1S61. She married Mr. E.
Knight, a musician, and a son of the celebrated
" Little Knight," of Drury Lane, London.
For many years she was a most successful star
in the United States, and accumulated a con-
siderable sum of money, but of which, unfor-
tunately, through the uncertain state of securi-
ties, she was deprived. She possessed a great
sweetness of voice, and for some years was a
considerable favorite with the public.

KNOWLES, JAMES SHERIDAN.—
Born in 17S4 in Cork, Ireland. At the age of
twelve he began to exhibit dramatic instinct,
having written a play for a company of juvenile
actors, of which he was the leader. His pas-
sion for the drama was so enthusiastic that he
determined to choose the stage as his profes-
sion, and began to rehearse for a first appear-
ance in the Crow Street Theatre, London,
where he appeared in public some weeks after-
wards. His attempt was not successful, and
for a time he abandoned the stage. In the
year 1809 he joined Cherry's company at
Waterford, with whom he remained two years,
playing alternately at Waterford and Swansea.
He soon after quit the profession and hired a
small room over a shop in Belfast, and com-
menced his career as a teacher of elocution and
grammar. In 1S34 he revisited his native city,
where, in " The Hunchback " and " The
Wife," he took parts himself. In 1834 he
visited America, and made his debut, Sept.
29, as Master Walter. First appeared in Phila-
delphia,Oct. 27, 1S34, as Virginius, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre. At twenty-one he wrote
a tragedy in five acts, entitled " The Spanish
Story;" at twenty-four, " Hersilia ;" and at
twenty-five, "The Gipsey." These were fol-
lowed by " Brian Boroime," which has fre-
quently been performed with great applause.
His next production was"Caius Gracchus,"
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produced " Virginius," which appeared in the
year 1S20. Died at Higher Terrace, Torquay,
Eng., Nov. 30, 1S62. He was twice married,
his last wife being Miss Elphinstone, the ac-
tress.

KNOWLES, NELLIE.— This very beau-
tiful young lady was at one time attached
to Burton's Chambers Street Theatre, New
York. She afterwards married and retired from
the stage.

KORSINSKI, M'LLE. M.— Made her
debut in Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1847, at the
Walnut, as Adalgitha in " Norma." _

KROLLMAN, GUSTAVE.— A popular
musician. Married Miss Mary Shaw. Died
in Berbice, West Indies, Dec. 20, 1857.

KUHN, SOPHIE GIMBER.— Born in
the precincts of Temple Bar, London, Eng.,
Nov. 8, 1838. She visited this country with
her parents, and made her first appearance on
the stage at the Winter Garden, New York, in
Sept., 1S60. The first part she played was
Nelly in "All Hallow Eve." On April 16,
1S64, she was united in marriage to Wm.
Kuhn, a young gentleman moving in aristo-
cratic circles in that city. She immediately
retired from the stage. Returning to the
Quaker City, she reappeared on the stage at
the Chestnut as Zoe in " The Octoroon," on
Dec. 19, 1S64. Died in New York, Feb. 19,
1S67.

L.

LABORDE, MONS. AND MAD.— First
appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 6, 1848, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, in the opera ol
" L'Elisir d' Amore."

LA COMPTE, MONS. AND MAD —
Mons. La Compte made his debut in Philadel-
phia, Dec. 3, 1S40, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Nunez in a ballet. Retired from
the stage.

Madame made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Feb. 8, 1S3S, as a dancer, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Zelica in the
" Maid of Cashmere." Retired from the stage,
and, in conjunction with her brother, opened a
dancing academy in Philadelphia.

LACOSTE, ANNA.— Born in Maine, m
1S48. Visited New York in 1S65, where she
made her debut at the Academy of Music,
Feb. 17, 1S66, as Virginia in a new play en-
titled "Virginia of Rome." She was brought
out by Isaac C. Pray, her tutor, who appeared
in the cast at her debut. Her next appearance
was at the French Theatre, on Aug. 30, as

Deborah. Shen then devoted herself to dra-
matic readings in New York and Boston.
Without book or prompter she recited the
whole of "Julius Caesar," " King John," and
"Romeo and Juliet," in a manner that not
only attracted considerable attention, but gave
her a reputation for possessing a strength of
memory equalled by few public persons. In
the height of her popularity she contracted a
cold, which finally settled in rheumatism of the
heart, and she died in New York, July 6, 1S68.

LACY, MR. AND MRS.— Made their de-
but in Philadelphia, in Aug., 1S50, at the Arch
Street Theatre.

LACY, FRANK. — Born in London, Eng.,
in 1842. First appeared on the stage at six
years of age, as Pantaloon in a juvenile panto-
mime, at the old Albert Saloon, London, Eng.
At eleven years of age he was engaged by
Prof. Green, the aeronaut, to make balloon as-
censions in a lower car. Went to the East
Indies at sixteen years of age, with a company
of dancers. He then joined the Royal Bengal
Cavalry, and distinguished himself in all the
principal sieges, skirmishes, etc., and was at
the Relief of Lucknow. Returned to London
in 1859, when he again entered the profession.
Visited America in the Spring of 1S65, and
travelled with Seth B.Howe's European Circus,
as tight-rope dancer, for six months. He then
joined Maffitt and Bartholomew's company at
the Theatre Comique, Boston, where he re-
mained one year. Returned to England, but
was soon after secured by the agent of Spauld-
ing and Bidwell for New Orleans, where he
remained six months, introducing his special-
ties of " The Nerves" and " Cure." In the
Winter of 1S67 he was engaged for the role of
Harlequin in " Humpty Dumpty," at the
Olympic Theatre, New York, commencing
March 9, 1S68, and remained there until Aug.
7, 1S69. Sailed for England Aug. 10, 1869.

LA FOND, FLORENCE.— Born in Day-
ton, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1845. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage in Cincinnati, Ohio,
June 22, 1S62, at the National Theatre, under
Wiliiam Shires' management, as Arline in
" The Rose of Killarney." First appeared in
New York at the New Bowery Theatre, in
Aug., 1S65, as Sally Scraggs in "Sketches in
India," for the benefit of George C. Boniface.
Played Topsey in "Uncle Tom's Cabin," at
the same theatre the following month. Opened
at the Winter Garden Theatre, in Oct , same
year, as Sam Willoughby in the " Ticket of
Leave Man." Reappeared in New York at
the Theatre Comique, July 12, 1869, as Eu-
genia Brownstone in " Caught at Last."

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LA FOLLE, MRS.— Formerly Mrs. Pla-
cide. Maiden name Pownall. She was the
daughter of Mrs. Pownall, formerly Mrs.
Wrighton, leading actress of Drury Lane Thaa-
tre, London. Her last appearance on the stage
was as the Queen in " Hamlet," January 10,
1823. Throughout the tragedy she complained
of illness, and had to withdraw from the theatre.
Died at her residence in Sansom street, Phila-
delphia, Jan. 26, 1823.

LA FORREST, MR. AND MRS.— Mr.

La Forrest was born in New York. Made
his debut at the Walnut Street Theatre Circus,
Philadelphia, in 1823. First appeared as an
actor in 1830.

Sophia Eberle, afterwards Mrs. La Forrest,
was born in Philadelphia, where she made her
debut, in 1824, at the Chestnut, as a Singing
Fairy in " Cherry and Fair Star."

LAI SON. — A well known circus manager
and equestrian. In 1796 he had a circus at
the corner of Fifth and Prune streets, Phila-
delphia.

LAKE, MR. — Made his American debut,
in 1785, at the John Street Theatre, New York.

LAKE, SAMUEL.— Born in London,
Eng., Sept., 1849. Made his first appearance
on the stage as a dancer, at the Lyceum Thea-
tre, London, in the opera of "The Rose of the
Alhambra." Made \\vs, debut an the American
stage, in May? 1S50, as apnntomimist, at the
National Theatre, Boston, as Harlequin in
"Harlequin Jack the Giant Killer." In New
York he made his debut at the Chatham Thea-
tre. On June 10, 1S50, he first appeared in
Philadelphia at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Harlequin in the pantomime of" Romance
and Burlesque." During the run of " Uncle
Tom's Cabin," in which he played a principal
part, he received a fall, and it brought on
paralysis. Died at the Massachusetts General
Hospital (where he had been for some time),
Boston, on July 28, 1859. He died in pover-
ty, leaving a wife, well known as Miss Agnes
Raymond, with two children.

LAM AREUX, AUGUSTA.-Born in New
Orleans, La., Oct. 14, 1S45. First appeared
on the stage in her native city, in 1S52, with a
German company. She next joined the Ron-
zani Ballet Troupe as danseuse, in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 17, 1S57. First appeared in New
York, at the Chinese Museum, under Frank
Rivers' management, in 1S59. Was married
to Max Irwin, Aug 16, 1S59, in Philadelphia.
Sailed for California, July 22, 1S61. Returned
to New York in 1S65, and has since ap-
peared at all the principal music halls in the

country as danseuse. Was married to Oscar
Willis, Nov. 16, 1867.

LAMAREUX, EDITH.-Thislady'sname
was Springstein. She was a music hall per-
former. Committed suicide 1 y an overdose of
opium, in New Orleans, July 30, 186S.

LAMB, EDWARD.— This gentleman was
born in New York, where he made his first
appearance on the stage during the season of
1852, at the Chatham Theatre, under Purdy's
management, as a utility man. Since then lie
has been connected with nearly all the leading
theatres throughout the country, and wherever
he has appeared he has been a great favorite
with his audiences. In New York he has ap-
peared successfully at Niblo's Garden, Olympic
and Winter Garden Theatres, and has always
received a hearty welcome. For the past two
seasons he has been at the Park Theatre,
Brooklyn, with Mrs. F. B. Conway. As a low
comedian he enjoys a good reputation.

LAMBERT, MR. AND MRS.-Born in
England, in 1816. Mr. and Mrs. L. came to
this country in 1S3S, and opened at the Na-
tional Theatre, Church street, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1841,
at the Chestnut, as Dogberry and Hero in
" Much Ado About Nothing." Returned to
England.

LAMER, MRS.— Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
in June, 1851.

LANCASHIRE BELL RINGERS.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, June 3, 1S50,
at Barnum's Museum.

LANDER, MRS. F. W.— Mrs. Lander,
formerly Miss Jean Margaret Davenport, is a
native of Great Britain, and was born in May,
1830. At the age of eight years she made her
debut at the Richmond Theatre, New York, in
the character of Little Pickle in " The Spoiled
Child." Her appearance was most successful,
and with the advice of friends she studied and
performed Richard the Third with equal eclat.
After an engagement of twelve nights at the
Haymarket, London, she visited Leeds, Edin-
burgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Belfast,
Dublin, Limerick, Cork, and was everywhere re-
ceived with the greatest praise. While in Cork
the steamer Sirius entered the harbor, and, with-
out any previous preparation. Miss D. embark-
ed on her, and arrived in New York June 17,
183S, being among the first visitors from Eng-
land who steamed it to our shores. She im-
mediately effected an engagement of twelve
nights with Mr. James Wallack, of the old
National Theatre, New York. First appeared
in Philadelphia at the old Chestnut Street

Mas. JEAN (DAVENPORT) LANDER.

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Theatre, as Richard the Third, and in a new
piece called "The Manager's Daughter." In
Boston she appeared at the National Theatre,
and afterwards at the Lion Theatre, with the
greatest success. After a Western tour, Miss
D. returned to New York, performed a brief
engagement at the Park Theatre, and sailed
for the West Indies. In Paris and other prin-
cipal cities of Europe she reaped every ad-
vantage, and reappeared on the stage at Dover
and in London, in Dec, 1844, as Juliet. She
embarked at Southampton on Aug. 20, 1S49,
and for a second time landed in New York,
making her first appearance, Sept. 24, 1851, at
the Astor Place Opera House. She has a
beautiful cottage, of gray stone, on Massa-
chusetts Bay, near Lynn. There she passes
the Summer months, with her mother and a few
intimate friends. On Oct. 13, i860, this lady was
married at San Francisco, by the Rev. T. Stan-
King, to Col. Frederick W. Lander. She then
retired from the stage and returned with her
husband to New York. Mr. Lander was an
officer in the Federal army, and was killed in
battle in Nov., 1862. Mrs. Lander then took
up her residence with her mother, at her coun-
try seat, but remained there only a short time.
We next hear of her at Port Royal, S. C,
where, in company with her mother, she took
the entire charge of the hospital department,
and rendered good service to her country in the
holy cause of administering aid and comfort to
the wounded soldiers. She remained there
over a year, and then repaired to her home in
Massachusetts. After a brief retirement she
made her rentree in public life at Niblo's
Garden, on Feb. 6, 1865, in a play of her own
translation, called " Messalliance." Since then
she has appeared throughout the country with
success Mrs. L. ranks among the most accom-
plished of the tragic actresses of the day, and
in the quiet characters of the drama is equal
to any actress on the American stage.

LANDIS, JOHN— Died in Philadelphia,
Sept. 19, 1863. He was a minstrel performer.

LANDSMAN, JENNY— Born in Hun-
gary and educated in California. Made her
New York debut, Dec. 6, 1867, at Steinway
Hall, New York, in concert. In 1866 she
made her first appearance on the stage at the
Metropolitan Theatre, San Francisco, as
Mamo Orsini in " Lucretia Borgia."

LANE, PETE. — This once champion jig
dancer died in Philadelphia, June 20, 1858.

LANGDON, GEORGE C— Died in Paw-
tucket, Mass., May 12, 1859.

LANGDON, MR. AND MRS. HENRY
A. — Mr. L. was born in Philadelphia, where
he made his debut, Aug. 18, 1S49, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as De Viray in " Love's Sacri-
fice." In 1853 he was a member of the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, company. Made
his initial bow in New York, June 13, 1859, at
Wallack's Theatre, as Tom Bobalink in " The
Irish Emigrant." Was married to Miss Emily
Rosalie Reed, vocalist and actress. She died
in Philadelphia, April 18, 1857. He was af-
terwards married to Annie Senter. Of late
Mr. Langdon has appeared in the various
theatres throughout Canada. When Edwin
Booth opened his new theatre in New York,
Mr. L. reappeared in this city after a long ab-
sence, and in a very satisfactorily manner played
the role of Tybalt in " Romeo and Juliet."

Mrs. Langdon, the first, maiden name Emily
Rosalie Reed, was born in Philadelphia in
1832. Made her first appearance on the stage,
in 1840, as a dancer, at the National Theatre,
in her native city, for the benefit of the Marion
Hose Company. In June, 3842, she appeared
at the Walnut, as a dancer. On May 19, 1851,
she made her debut as a vocalist (pupil of
Peter Richings), for her tutor's benefit. Her
first speaking character was Donalbain in
" Macbeth," at the Walnut. June 16, 1851.

Mrs. Langdon, the second, formerly Annie
Senter, was born in Boston, Mass., in 1836,
in which city she made her debut, in 1855.
She then took a tour through the West-
ern States and Canadas, visiting Troy, Al-
bany, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toronto and a
host of other cities. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Nov. 24, 1856, as Margaret in " Love's
Sacrifice," at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Died in Nashville, Tenn., June 4, 1867.

LANGLEY, GEORGIANNA.— Born in
Stoneham, Mass., Dec. 11, 1845. Made her
first appearance on the stage in i860, with her
father's travelling company, as Eva in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin," and dancing between the
pieces. Continued with her father's company
until 1862, when she retired from the stage for
two years . Travelled with Bidwell and Locke's
Company until 1867, when she opened in Bos-
ton at the Continental Theatre, under B. F.
Whitman's management. First appeared in
New York at the Theatre Comique, Aug.
16, 1869, having been engaged for first walk-
ing lady for the season. She is one of the most
pleasing and correct actresses on the stage, and
is a good singer. She is now the wife of
Charles Furbish.

LANGLEY. WILLIAM— Cut his throat
at Charleston, S. C, in 1849, during a fit of

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mania afiotu. His mother was quite wealthy,
and he had retired from the circus many years
before his death. He was engaged with Sizer's
Circus, a wandering troupe through Alabama,
Florida, etc.

LANNIER, MINNIE.— This clever walk-
ing lady was married, Jan. 2S, 1866, in Troy,
N. Y., to Le Roy H. Briggs.

LANSING, MR.— Made his debut as a
" super," at the Bowery Theatre, New York.
Was at the Richmond Hill Theatre in 1831.

LARKINS, MR.— Bornin England. Made
his debut, in 1S40, at the Charleston, S. C,
Theatre. Retired from the stage.

LATHAM, MR.— Made his American de-
but, in Nov., 1834, at the Park Theatre, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Dec.
2, 1834, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as
Dandini in " Cinderella."

LA THORNE, MONS. JOHN.— Bornin
New York. When quite young he became a
member of the Forrest Dramatic Association,
located in St. John's Hall, in Frankfort street,
near Chatham, during the time of Ned Tilton,.
Charley Boniface, Wm. Conover, and several
others, who have since filled prominent posi-
tions in the dramatic world. Mons. La Thorne
took an active part in the Association, playing
anything and everything in drama, tragedy,
farce and pantomime. His first public appear-
ance as an athlete was at the old Vauxhall
Gardens in the Bowery, opposite Tompkins'
Market, during the spring of 1S45, on the oc-
casion of a complimentary benefit tendered old
Arch. Madden. Shortly after this he joined a
travelling circus. Continued in the circus busi-
ness until 1858, when he entered the music
hall business as stage manager, and is one of
the best in the country. He was stage mana-
ger for Robert Butler, of 444 Broadway, for
several years, and was with him when 472
Broadway, New York, was burnt out. In
July, 1S69, he took a trip to England. His
right name is Dilks.

LATOUR, WILLIAM.— Born in Stutt-
gart, in the kingdom of Wurtemburg, in 1845.
Came to America at five years of age. First
appeared on the stage, in May, 1S62, at St.
Louis, Mo., as Hawkshaw in "The Ticket of
Leave Man," at De Bar's Opera House, where
lie remained until May 26, 1S66. During the
season of i866-'67, he appeared in Savannah,
Geo., Leavenworth, Kansas, St. Joseph, Mo.,
and then joined G. D. Chaplin's travelling
company, through Kansas and Missouri. Took
up his residence in Sedaha, Mo , where he or-

ganized a dramatic association. Is at present
in the photographing business in Sedalia, Mo.

LAURENT, ADA.— Born in London,
Eng., of French parents. Was educated in
Paris. Made her first appearance in London,
Eng., at the Lyceum Theatre, under Mad.
Celeste's management, in Dec, i860, in pan-
tomime. After playing several provincial en-
gagements, she appeared in London as Colum-
bine. In 1S63 she appeared in Montreal,
Canada, under Buckland's management. First
appeared in New York, March 10, 1868, as a
danseuse at the Olympic Theatre, in the pan-
tomime of " Humpty Dumpty." The follow-
ing week she appeared as Columbine, and con-
tinued at the theatre all the season.

LAURI, THE BROTHERS. — These

English pantomimists were brought to America
by Alex. Henderson, of the Lydia Thompson
Burlesque Troupe, who introduced them to an
American audience at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, June 7, 1869, in the pantomime of" Old
Mother Hubbard." John appeared as Harle-
quin ; Charles, as Clown ; Edward, as the
Monkey ; and Mrs. John Lauri, as Colum-
bine. They were not successful, and played
only a few weeks. They next appeared at
Niblo's Garden, being introduced in the bur-
lesque of" Sinbad the Sailor." At present at
the Tammany, New York.

LAVIGNE, M'LLE.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1S52, with a troupe of
French and Spanish dancers.

LAWLER, FRANK.— Born in Albany,
N. Y., in 1835. Made his debut in 1853, at
the Troy, N. Y., Museum, under the assumed
name of Horton, as Doggrass in " Black Eyed
Susan." In 1S56 he visited California, where
he kept a hotel at Oroville for one year. Re-
appeared on the stage, Feb. 28, 1857, at the
Marysville, Cal., Theatre, as Martin Heywood
in " Rent Day." Returned to New York, in
March, 1S65, and went starring with Emily
Jordan. Was married to Josephine Mansfield
in 1S66. Went to England and opened, Aug.
29, 1S6S, at the Lyceum Theatre, London, as
Claudius in " Hamlet." His reception was
most enthusiastic. Returned to America, in
1S68, and shortly after he appeared at Booth's
Theatre, New York, where he remained the
balance of the season. On Oct. 10, 1867, his
wife received a divorce, in New York, from
the bonds of wedlock.

LAWLER, MIKE— Bom in Ireland, in
1828. Died in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 20,
1865. He had been connected with the Mem-

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phis theatres as leading and heavy man for ten
years.

LEA, ALBERT.— Died in New York,
Nov. 9, 1S63.

LEACH, MR. AND MRS. HARVEY.—
Mr. L. was familiarly known as " Hervio
Nano, the Man Monkey and Gnome Fly."
Corn in Connecticut, in March, 1804. Made
his first appearance on the American stage,
March 20, 1840, at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Alnain in " King of the
Gnomes." Died in London, April 16, 1847,
bequeathing his singular body to a celebrated
surgeon for dissection.

Mrs. L. made her American debut Sept. 24,
1841, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia.

LEACH, STEPHEN W.— Was the bari-
tone with Mad. Anna Thillon's Opera Troupe.
In July, 185S, he married Georgianna Stuart.
First appeared in Philadelphia, April 23, 1849,
as the Duke in the " Enchantress," at the
Walnut Street Theatre.

LEAKE, W. H.— Born in London, Eng.,
in 1S32. First appeared on the stage in 1857,
as a " super," in Buffalo, N. Y. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, at the Arch Street
Theatre, in 1862. Opened in New York,
with Edwin Forrest, at Niblo's Garden, in
1864. Has been manager through the West
of late years. Opened the New Academy of
Music, Indianapolis, Ind., in the Fall of 1868,
which he managed successfully through the
season. Is the husband of Annie Waite.

LEAMAN, SAMUEL B.- Was connected
for some time with the Western theatres. In
Oct., 1857, he was found drowned at the foot of
Stockton Street wharf, San Francisco. Mr.
Leaman was a native of Dayton, Ohio, and
aged 27 years. He was very intemperate, and,
doubtless, committed suicide. It is said that
so great a slave had he become to the " un-
blessed cup," that he seemed incapable of re-
sisting its fascinations, a misfortune which
dimmed the lustre of his genius, and frequently
deprived him of the most lucrative professional
engagements.

LEE, HETTIE DE.— Born at sea, on
April 23, 1849. of Italian parents, who settled
in Florida, where they remained until the
breaking out of the rebellion, when they came
North and settled at Cooperstown, Otsego Co.,
N. Y. In Jan., 1864, her father died, when
Hettie determined to adopt the stage as a
profession, and in the following March she
came to New York. We next find her at the
Academy of Music, Albany. Soon after joined

Manager Davenport's company at Savannah,
playing chambermaid parts. Retired from the
stage in the Fall of 1868, and is residing in
New York, being well provided for.

LEE, IDA. — Committed suicide in New
Orleans, May 7, 1S67. She was connected
with the music hall profession.

LEE, JIM. — This minstrel performer died
in New York, Aug. 25, 1S66.

LEE, MARION.— Born in Baltimore, Md.
Made her debut in Sept., 1S31, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Duke of York
to Junius Brutus Booth's Richard. She sub-
sequently left Philadelphia and went to Cali-
fornia, appearing in Sar. Francisco with good
success. It was at this latter place that she
died, Nov. 14, 1864, at the age of 24 years.
She was known among her relations and,
friends as Amelia Crow,- her proper name.
Was married Oct , 1864, to J. C. McPherson.

LEE, MISS MARY ANNE.— This lady
is a Philadelphian by birth. She made her
first appearance on the stage as a dancer, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, in her native
city, Dec. 30, 1837, as Fatima in the ballet of
" The Maid of Cashmere." After a successful
tour through Europe, she arrived in America,
Sept., 1845, and there was some curiosity to
see her again, on her reappearance in New
York.

LEE, WILLIAM T.- First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 16, 1850, as Count
Wintersen 111 .the " Stranger."

LEEDER, M'LLE.— Made her American
debut, June 14, 1852, at Niblo's Garden, New
York, as a danseuse. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1852, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, with a troupe of French and
Spanish dancers.

LEFFINGWELL. MR. AND MRS.
MI RON. — Miron Winslow Leffingwell was
born in Chillicothe, Ohio, March 21, 182S.
Made his first appearance on the stage at
Louisville, Ky. . in Dec, 1847, as Corporal Stiff
in "Red Rover." First appeared in New
York, March 17, 1851, in the play of " Bel-
phegor," at the Old Bowery. Remained there
two seasons. The first part of any note that
Maggie Mitchell ever played was for his bene-
fit at this theatre. Appeared with Matilda
Heron in 1859, at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston. First appeared in New York, after
an absence of twelve years, at Wood's Thea-
tre (now Theatre Comique), on Feb. 19, 1866,
as Nippem in the sensational play of " Atone-
ment, or, The Child Stealer." Commenced
to make burlesque a specialty at Wood's

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Theatre (afterwards Theatre Comique), New
York, in 1S67, appearing as Clorinda in " Cin-
derella," and Beppo in " Fra Diavolo." Com-
menced starring with his burlesque business
season of iS68-'6q. Went to San Francisco,
Cal., via overland, and opened at Maguire's
Opera House, July 29, 1S69, for four weeks.
Has played every line of business excepting
that of "old men."

Mrs. Leffingwell — maiden name Florence —
was born in New York, in 1836. First ap-
peared on the stage at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre, New York, where she re-
mained five years. Was married in Ohio to
Mr. L. Has travelled with her husband and
played the opposite parts.

LEFFLER, ADAM.— Born in England,
in 1S05. First appeared in London, in 1S36,
at the Lyceum Theatre, as Hela in the
"Mountain Sylph." Made her debut in
America, in Aug., 1840, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as a tenor singer. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1S40, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre.

LEGE, MR. AND MRS.— Made their
American debut in 1796, at the Haymarket
Theatre, Boston.

LEGGETT, MR.— Made his debut Nov.
14. 1S26, at the Bowery Theatre, New York,
as Bertram.

LEHMAN FAMILY, THE.— Consisting
of M'lles Adelaide, Mathilde, Julie, Flora and
Caroline ; Messrs. Antoine, Christian, and
Charles Winther. Made their American debut
at the Park Theatre, New York, in Aug.,
1847. First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept.
29, 1847, at the Arch Street Theatre. Ade-
laide was burnt to death at Niblo's Garden,
New York. Mad. Anna Lehman, wife of
Christian Lehman, died at sea, in June, 1868,
of consumption, going from Sydney to San
Francisco, aged 32 years. Christian Lehman
died on Aug. 26, 1868. in San Francisco, Cal.,
of asthma, aged 73 years. Andrew Lehman,
who was for many years principal performer on
the corde elastigue, and leading pantomimist
of the Gabriel Ravel Troupe, died at St. Jago
de Cuba, Dec. 15, 1S63, aged 30 years.

LEHMAN, WALTER M.— Born in Bos-
ton. Commenced as a call boy, in 1S27, at the
Tremont Theatre, Boston. Made his debut
May 24, 1842, in Montreal, C. E., as Master
Walter. First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov.
13, 1847, at the Walnut, as Sir Richard
Wroughton in the " Jacobite." Was in Cali-
fornia in 1855. Returned in 1S56.

LEICESTER, MR.— Made his debut in
1830, at the Richmond Hill Theatre, New
York.

LEIGHTON, MRS. W. H.-An actress
who possesses the power of charming her audi-
ences. She is the embodiment of nature, and
her abilities to please cannot be measured in a
few set phrases.

LENIER, A. W.— Made his debut in Nov.,
1855, at the Memphis, Tenn., Theatre. Was
a wealthy planter of Fayette County, Penn.

LENNOX. THOMAS F.— Born in Scot-
land. Made his American debut at the Chat-
ham Theatre, New York, as Rob Roy. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 1S39, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Belmont in " Seth
Slope." Died in Memphis, Tenn., in Oct.,
1849.

LENNOX, WALTER S.— Born in New
York. Made his debut at the Museum, Brook-
lyn, N. Y.,as Henry in the" Gambler's Fate,"
Appeared in Philadelphia at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, during the season ot 1867, as
first low comedian, and in a brief space of time
established himself as one of the best low
comedians of the day.

LENT, LEWIS B.— This popular circus
manager was born in Somers, N. Y., in 1814.
His father was about the first New York State
man to embark in the menagerie business.
Mr. Lent commenced his show life in 1824,
with June, Titus, Angevine & Co.'s Mena-
gerie. In 1835 he owned an interest in Brown
and Fogg's Circus, one of the first that ever
travelled. In 1844 he visited England and
bought an interest in Sand's American Circus.
In 1852 he purchased an interest in P. T. Bar-
num's trevelling menagerie. Opened the Hip-
potheatron, New York, in Oct., 1S65, where
he is now.

LEON, DAN.— Died April 27, 1863. He
was born March 1, 1S26. Entered the minstrel
profession in 1845.

LEON.FRANCTS.--Thisburlesque/™««
donna and dancer was born in New York,
Nov. 21, 1S44. He was educated at the Je?uit
College, of Fordham, by the late Rev. Dr.
Cummings. When only eight years of age he
sang in the choir of St. Stephen's Church, in
New York. He sang with great success the first
soprano in Mozart's Twelfth Mass. He first
made his debut in the minstrel business at
Wood's Marble Hall of Minstrelsy, on Broad-
way, when only fourteen years of age, in oper-
atic burlesque. Travelled throughout the
country with various minstrel bands as co-
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York, and, in company with Mr. Kelly, he
opened old Hope Chapel, on Broadway, near
Fourth street, as a beautiful minstrel hall, Oct.
1, 1866. Remained there until Feb., 1869,
when he sold out and went on a travelling tour.
Sailed for England, and opened at St. George's
Hall, London, with Christy's Minstrels, May
17, 1869. Returned to America Aug. 5, 1S69.

LEESON, DAN. W.— This actor was at
one time quite a favorite with the New York
public. He made rus debut in New York,
June 20, 1859, at Niblo's Garden, as Napoleon
' the First in the drama of " The War of Italy."
He continued at this theatre, under E. Eddy's
management, until Dec, 1859 He sailed for
England on Feb. 25, 1861, under engagement
to Dion Boucicault, and opened, Dec. 2, 1861,
at Astley's Theatre, London, as Myles Na
Coppaleen in " The Colleen Bawn." Is at
present in England.

LEONARD, JOSEPH A.— Born in Tal-
bot County, Md., Nov. 18, 1S30. Began his
professional career at the age of fifteen, at the
Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, as Gaspar
in " The Lady of Lyons." First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 5, 1846, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Teddy O'Rourke in the
" Irish Tutor." First appeared in New York,
in July, 1S54, as Iago, at the National Theatre,
as a "star," for five nights

LEOTARD. — This French gymnast made
his American debut Oct. 29, 1S68, at the
Academy of Music, New York, and after meet-
ing with a disastrous failure, returned to
Europe, Nov. 14, of the same year.

LEOTI, MR. AND MRS.— Made their
American debut Oct. 31, 1848, in a concert at
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia.

LESLIE, HARRY.— This tight rope
walker was born in East Troy, N. Y., in 1837.
His first appearance in public was as a tambou-
rinist with a travelling company in the New
England States. He soon after organized a
minstrel company and visited the Canadas, in
the capacity of manager. During the Fall and
Winter of 1856 we find him proprietor of a
dancing academy in New York city. In 1857
he joined Bryant's Minstrels, and remained
with them one season as versatile performer.
Made his debut as a tight rope performer at
the Bowery Theatre, New York, during the
Fall season of 1861. Of late years he has
made tight-rope walking a specialty, and has
made several balloon ascensions. In the Win-
ter of i868-'69 he travelled with the Tony
Denier Pantomime Troupe throughout the

country, as harlequin in the pantomime of
" Humpty Dumpty."

LESLIE, IDA.— Born in Shenandoah Val-
ley, Va., March 18, 1844. First appeared on
the stage at the Metropolitan Theatre, San
Francisco, Cal., as Hecate in " Macbeth,"
under the management of A. R. Phelps. Since
then has travelled through California, Vancou-
ver's Island, Oregon, etc. Was married i.i
Sacramento City, Jan. 12, 1863, to Norman S.
Leslie. Appeared at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, one season. Season of i868-'69,
was at Troy, N. Y.

LESDERNIER, EMILY.-Made her de-
but as a reader Nov. 7, 1851, in Philadelphia.
Travelled extensively, and made her debut as
an actress Nov. 1, 1854, at the Metropolitan
Theatre, San Francisco, Cal., as Evadne.

L'ESTRANGE, MR. AND MRS— Born

in England. Made their American debut
Dec. 5, 1796, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in " Romeo and Juliet." Re-
turned to England.

LEVERE, MR.— Born in New York.
Made his debut at Mitchell's Olympic, New
York.

LEVERING, ANNIE.-Born in Balti-
more, Md., in 1830. Made her debut in 1849,
at the American Theatre, Cincinnati, as Har-
riet Russell in the " Jealous Wife." Was
married to J. H. McVicker, from whom she
has been separated for some time.

LEVI, A. — Retired from the stage several
years ago.

LEWELLEN, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. L.
was born in England. Made his American
debut at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, under May wood & Co.'s management.

Mrs. L. made her debut at the Pittsburgh,
Pa., Theatre . Retired from the stage.

LEWIS, CHARLES M.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in 1S36. Made his first appearance
on the stage at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Jan. 11, 1858, as Procureur du Roi in the play
of " Monte Cristo."

LEWIS, GEORGE W.— Born in New
York, in 1827, Commenced his career as call
boy at the National Theatre, Church street,
New York, where he acted as a child. After-
wards became prompter of the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. In 1852 was prompter
at the Broadway Theatre, New York. In
Jan., 1853, he sailed for California as the agent
for Miss Matilda Heron, and when within six
days sail of San Francisco, died.

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LEWIS, MISS BERTHA.— Daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis. Was born in Lon-
don, in 1831. Made her first appearance on
the stage, as a dancer, at the National Theatre,
Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1S37. Made her debut in
New York, in 1838, at the Park Theatre, as
Christine in " The Youthful Queen."

LEWIS, MR. AND MRS. HENRY.—
Mr. L. was born in Portsmouth, Eng. Made
his first appearance on the stage, June 3, 1822,
as Smart in " The Rendezvous," at the English
Opera House, London. In 1829 he was stage
manager of the Pavilion Theatre. In 1830 he
married Miss Harvey, the leading actress of
the establishment. In the early part of 1S31
he was engaged as one of the pantomimists and
for small dialogue parts at Covent Garden,
where he remained until Mr. Charles Kemble
relinquished the management. He again re-
turned to the Pavilion as second low comedian
and pantomimist, where he remained until
1835, at which time he resolved on visiting
America. During his career as pantomimist
he played the Pantaloon with the celebrated
Grimaldi, Jr., and also the renowned Harlequin
Ellar. He was likewise Pantaloon to the
veteran Mathews. In 1S35 Mr. Lewis arrived
in this countrv, and made his debut at the
Park Theatre, New York, in " The Two Greg-
ories." Has appeared in all the cities of note
throughout the country. In 1S61 he was the
Old Man at the Pittsburgh Theatre, under the
management of his son-in-law, William Hen-
derson. Has retired from the stage.

Mrs. Lewis, maiden name Harvey, was born
in London, where she was a great favorite
with the liabitues of the Pavilion Theatre.
Came to this country with her husband, and
made her debut July 16, 1835, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Imogene in "Ber-
tram." First appeared in Philadelphia', June
19, 1837, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Bi-
anca. Mrs. Lewis accompanied her husband
in all his engagements until he visited England.
She then visited New York, and played a
fine engagement at the Franklin Theatre, and
shortly after at the Walnut, in Philadelphia.
In 1849, Mr. Lewis having applied for and re-
ceived a divorce, Mrs. L. went to San Antonio,
Texas, where she died about the year 1S54.

LEWIS, SUSAN L.-Born in Phila-
delphia, Sept. 23, 1847. Made her debut July
5, 1856, at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Julia in the " Soldier's Daughter."

LICHTENSTEIN, MISS.— First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1847, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Elbertain the opera
of " Norma."

LILLIE, MISS. — Right name Lizzie Swin-
dlehurst. Made her debut when a child, in
Boston. Has been travelling with Edwin
Forrest for some time. Opened in New York,
in Jan., 1863, at Niblo's Garden, in the stock
company.

LIND, JENNY— Born at Stockholm, Oct.
21, 1821. Made her first appearance on the
London stage, at the Queen's Theatre, May
4, 1847, as Alice in " Robert Le Diable. She
made her first appearance in America, under
the management of P. 1. Barnum, Wednes-
day evening, Sept. 11, 1850, at Castle Garden,
New York. She received $1, 000 per night for
her services, and all expenses paid. The re-
ceipts of her first concert amounted to $17,864,-
05 ; the second, $14,203 03. Made her first
appearance in Boston, Sept. 27, 1850, at the
Tremont Temple. The tickets were sold at
auction, and the prize ticket was bought by
Ossian E. Dodge, a vocalist, for which he paid
$625. The gross receipts were $19,000. On
Monday, Oct. 7, she sang at Howard Hall,
Providence, R. I. Made her first appearance
in Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1850, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. The first ticket was purchased
by M. A. Root, daguerreotypist, for $625.
The tickets were sold at auction, and the
amount realized was $12,000. On account of
the smallness of the theatre, her next two
concerts took place at Music Fund Hall, Oct.
18 and 19. She then revisited New York, re-
turning to Philadelphia, she appeared at the
Musical Fund Hall Nov. 27, 29 and 30. On
Dec. 3 she gave her thirty-seventh concert in
America, at Bamum's Museum. On Dec. 6,
at Music Fund Hall, Philadelphia, she gave
her thirty-eighth concert. On her next visit
to that city she opened at the National Thea-
tre, June 9, 1851. She found a great deal of
fault with Barnum for compelling her to sing
in a stable, the National Theatre having been
used for a circus. The smell of the horses was
very disagreeable to her, and she became so
indignant that she dissolved the contract be-
tween her and Mr. Barnum, and on June n
a concert was given at the Musical Fund Hall
by herself. There was no auction prices for the
tickets, but sold for $3 a seat. Her last con-
certs given in Philadelphia took place at the
Musical Fund Hall, Dec. 16, 19 and 22.
On Monday, Dec. 29, Jenny Lind received in-
telligence of the death of her mother, and in
consequence her concerts were abandoned.
Jenny Lind was married in Boston, Mass.,
Feb. 5, 1852, at the residence of S. G. Ward,
to Otto Goldschmidt, the pianist, from Ham-
burg. Rev. Dr. Wainwright, of the Episcopal

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Church, officiated. Her last appearance in
America was at Metropolitan Hall, New York,
in May, 1852. She left for Europe May 29,
1852.

LINDEN, MR. AND MRS. HENRY.—
Mr. L. was born in Richmond, Va., Oct. 2,
1S31. Made his debut as a supernumerary, at
the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
January, 1846. His first part of note was
Balthazar in " Much Ado About Nothing," in
Dec, 1849. His right name is Collins. First
appeared in New York, as Gabriel Gudgeon
in " Terror of the Road," at the Old Bowery
Theatre, in Feb., i860. In 1861 was married
in Canada. He has staying qualities, and is
liked most where he is best known. For in-
stance, he went to Providence, R. I , to play
a two weeks' engagement, and remained four
years and a half ; to Leavenworth, Kansas, for
two months, and remained twenty months ; to
Chicago for six months, and remained two
years and four months.

Mrs. Linden, maiden name Laura Bentley,
made her debut in Baltimore, Md., as Chris-
tine in " Love in Humble Life." Is at present
travelling with her husband.

LINDLEY. HENRY.-Born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1836. Was educated for the surgi-
cal profession. Entered the British service at
the age of eighteen years. Adopted the stage
as a profession in 1S55, making his debut at
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In 1S60 he retired
from the stage in consequence of having been
left a fortune. He afterwards wrote several
plays. Reappeared on the stage in 1863, in
conjunction with his wife, Florence Webster.
Arrived in America with his wife in 1866, and
shortly after appeared in Boston. Has since
been travelling through the country with his
wife.

LINDSAY, HUGH.— Familiarly known
as "Old Hontz, the Clown." Was born in
Philadelphia, in April, 1S04. First entered
the show business, in 1819, with J. H. Myers
and Lewis Mestayer, in Philadelphia. Shortly
after he entered the circus business. In 182S he
married Lydia Panley. Died in Berks County,
Pennsylvania.

LINDSAY, MR.— Made his American de-
but, Aug. 22, 1S36, at the Chestnut, Philadel-
phia, as Silver Jack in " Rent Day."

LINDSAY, MR.— Born in England. Made
his debut in America, at the Park Theatre,
New York, in 1808.

LINGARD, DICKEY.— Right name Har-
riet Sarah Dunning, sister of Alice Dunning.
Was born in London, Eng., Aug. 6, 1850.

Made her first appearance in America at the
Theatre Comique, New York, Sept. 8, 1S68, as
Mary in "A Regular Fix."

LINGARD, JAMES.— Born in London,
Eng., Jan. 8, 1823. Made his debut at the
Garrick Theatre, London, as Ralph Reckless
in " Twice Killed." Vjsited America in 1848.
Became manager with G. L. Fox, of the Old
Bowery Theatre, New York, in 1858. Was
manager of the New Bowery when destroyed
by fire. Was a Revenue Collector in New
York in the Fall of 1868. Is at present keep-
ing a saloon on Broadway, opposite Eighth
street. New York.

LINGARD, WILLIAM HORACE —
Right name William Thomas. Born in Eng-
land. After meeting with success in the lead-
ing music halls, as a comic vocalist, he came
to America and made his debut, April 6, 1868,
at the Theatre Comique, New York, as a
mimic. Opened the Theatre Comique, Bos-
ton, in Aug., 1869, as manager.

LINGHAM, M. V.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct 20, 1S56, with Laura Keene's
New York company, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Truworth in " Love Chase."

LIPMAN, MIKE.— This clown made his
debut as an actor, in April, 1858, at the Na-
tional Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, as Cousin
Joe.

LIPMAN, MRS.— Was an old favorite at
the Park Theatre, New York.

LIPMAN, SOL. J.— Bom in Philadelphia.
Died in Cincinnati, at the age of 44 years. He
was a clown for thirty years.

LITTELL, JOSEPH.— Born in 1821.
Made his debut, Dec. 15, 184S, at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Baptista in
" Katherine and Petruchio." Married Mal-
vina Pray, now Mrs. W. J. Florence. He
subsequently married Kate Ludlow. Died in
Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1856.

LITTLE, GEORGE W.— Died in New
York, Jan. 15, 1863, aged forty-one years.

LOCATILI, LOUISA— While a member
of the chorus of the Italian Opera Company,
in Philadelphia, March 2, 1S57, was taken sud-
denly ill during the performance of " Linda di
Chamouni," and conveyed to the green room,
where she died in a few minutes of disease of
the heart. She was a very large, fleshy wo-
man. The performance proceeded, the audi-
ence being ignorant of the circumstance.

LOCKE, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE E.

— This Yankee comedian was born in Epsom,
N. H., in 1817. Made his debut as Las Cas-

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sas in " Pizarro," at Boylston Hall, Boston,
under the management of Wyzeman Marshall.
Went thence to Providence and played walking
gent, at the Dorance Street Theatre, about
1837. Was at the Boston Museum three years.
First star engagement in May, 1S50, at the Na-
tional Theatre, Boston. First appeared in
New York at the old National Theatre, A. H.
Purely, manager, as Solomon Swap in " Jona-
than^! England." Went to California in 1S61.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1S52,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Jedediah in
"Green Mountain Boy." Has been travelling
through New England the past few years as
manager of a dramatic company.

Mrs. Locke was born in Methuen, Mass.,
April 2, 182S. Made her debut, July 4, 1851,
at City Hall, Lowell, Mass., as Amanda in
the "Duellist." Went to California with her
husband, and on her return retired from the
profession.

LODER, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. L. died
in the hospital at Adelaide, Australia, July 15,
1867. He was conductor for the Lyster Opera
Troupe.

Mrs. Loder, well known in the days of
Mitchell's Olympic, New York, died in San
Francisco, Cal., Nov. 2, 1S55.

Mrs. Loder, the second, whose maiden name
was Emily Neville, died in South Adelaide,
Australia, Dec. 5, 1S67.

LOGAN, CORNELIUS A.--Born in Balti-
more, Md. Made his first appearance on the
stage, in July, 1825, at Tivoli Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Bertram in the tragedy of that
name. In 1S26 he first appeared in New York
at the Bowery Theatre, in " The Road to
Ruin." Mr. Logan was well known in the
profession as an actor, author and manager.
Died Feb. 23, 1853, on board the steamer
"Pittsburgh," between Wheeling and Marietta,
of apoplexy.

LOGAN, ELIZA— Born in Philadelphia,
in Aug., 1830. Her father, Mr. Cornelius A.
Logan, was an actor (a very good comedian),
also author and manager. At an early age
Miss Logan was placed at an academy in Lan-
caster, Pa., where she received an excellent
education. As soon as her father ascertained
the thoughts of his child, he immediately com-
menced giving her instructions, and became
delighted at the evidences she gave of the pos-
session of true genius. At last she was per-
mitted to enter the profession, and made her
debut, Jan. 28, 1S41, as Norval in " Douglas,"
at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
In June, 1850, she first appeared in New York
at the Broadway Theatre, as Pauline in " The

Lady of Lyons." Her last engagement in
New York was played at Wallack's Theatre,
under the management of Mr. W. Stuart. In
1859 she married George Wood, the well-
known Western theatrical manager, and re-
tired from the stage. During that year she
bought Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati, at Sheriffs
sale, for $6,500, subject to mortgages amount-
ing to $23,000. For the past year she has
resided at the Spingler House, New York,
of which she is part lessee.

LOGAN, MISS CELIA.— Born in Phila-
delphia. Made her first appearance on the
stage, March 9, 1S52, as Herminie in " Love's
Sacrifice," for the benefit of her sister Eliza, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
In Dec, 1S52, she was married to Mr. Conrad
B. Clarke. Was divorced, and on Feb. 17, 1858,
was married in Paris to Miner K. Kellogg,
from whom she separated in Dec, 1865. In
the Summer of 186S she re-visited London,
Eng., where she opened, Sept. 12, at the Ly-
ceum Theatre, as Lady Anne to Boothroyd
Fairclough's Richard the Third. Miss Logan
is destined to achieve a high name, if fortune
favors her so far as to place within her grasp
Shakespearean characters, for her face and
form are those which our great dramatist ideal-
ized.

LOGAN, OLIVE.— This accomplished
lady is the daughter of C. Logan, a comedian
of great ability, and sister of Eliza Logan,
one of the finest female representatives of the
legitimate drama known to the American stage.
Was born in New York State, in 1841. She
possessed the inestimable advantage of a hap-
py home. To a young woman, surrounded by
the perils of a professional life, such a blessing
is beyond price. Family ties and affections
form a shield against temptation, and cheerful
domestic pleasures supply the place of hurtful
excitement. A very short period of prelimi-
nary practice in the Western States was requi-
site to convince her father that his daughter
possessed talent which, aided by her youth and
beauty, might lead to fame : and the great suc-
cess of her sister Eliza had, as it were, paved
the way for her preferment to the Philadelphia
boards, making her debut Aug. 19, 1854, as
Mrs. Bobtail in " Bobtail and Wagtail." at the
Arch Street Theatre, under the management
of William Wheatley and the late John Drew.
After considerable stage experience, she re-
tired from the profession, and sailed for Havre,
in 1S57. She graduated with the highest hon-
ors at an English female college in every edu-
cational branch, and can speak all the modern
languages with fluency and correctness. In

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1859 s'le was presented at the Court of the Tu-
ileries, and her great personal attractions were
marked by the Empress. She remained
abroad for several years, contributing to several
of the English and French papers, under the
nom de plume of " Chroniqueuse." She also
wrote two novels, entitled "Chateau Frissac"
and "Photographs of Paris Life," issued in
London, in 1S60, which met with great success.
The first-named was lately republished in
this country by the Appleton Brothers. After
a series of brilliant successes in the literary
world of England and France, she returned to
New York and made her re-appearance on the
stage at Wallack's Theatre, Aug. 29, 1S64, in
a play of her own composition, called " Eve-
leen." Her re-appearance was the cause of a
little unnecessary newspaper warfare between
some of the dramatic critics, in which more
personal feeling was exhibited than should be
permitted to intrude in fair and honest criti-
cism. At the termination of her engagement
in New York, she went on a starring tour in the
West and South, meeting with much favor.
After an extended tour she re-appeared on the
New York boards, at the Broadway Theatre,
under the management of her brother-in-law,
George Wood, in Nov., 1865, in the play called
" Sam," and for nearly one hundred consecu-
tive nights played the same role to large and
admiring audiences. She played a character
like that of Lady Gay Spanker very cleverly,
winning great applause from her audiences.
In Dec, 1S65, the courts of New York granted
her a divorce from her husband, Edward A.
Delille, to whom she had been married in
Boston, in April, 1S57. Retired from the
stage in 1S68, and took to lecturing, since
which time she has appeared throughout the
country with success. In the Spring of 1869
she advocated the cause of" Women's Rights."
She is well and favorably known as a valuable
contributor to the journals of New York, and
her sprightly, piquant style is much admired.
Her articles called " Photographs of Western
Life," have met with as much favor as anything
of the same character ever written. As an
authoress, she has been eminently successful.
As an actress, she possessed every requisite,
both by nature and cultivation, to render her a
bright ornament of the profession she had em-
braced.

LOGAN, T. D.— Died in New Orleans,
April 19, 1854.

LOLA, LITTLE. — A five-year-old genius.
Made her debut on the stage Aug. 4, 1859,^
the National Theatre, New York, as Little
Nell in " Old Curiosity Shop."

LOMAS, MR.— Made his debut in Phila-
delphia, Oct. 9, 1851, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Paddington in " Dr. Dilworth."

LONG, BIG SAM.— Died in Paducah,
Ky., Jan. 29, 1863.

LONSDALE, MISS ANNIE.— Born in
England.. Made her first appearance on the
American stage, Feb. 15, 1852, at Wallack's
Theatre, New York (then Brougham's Ly-
ceum), as Captain Charlotte. Retired from
the stage several years ago, and is at present
the reputed wife of John Darcey, a gentleman
formerly connected with the New York press.

LOPEZ, MISS.— Born in Philadelphia.
Made her debut as the pupil of Miss Haw-
thorn, April 22, 1828, as a danseuse, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Was
afterwards married to Mr. Monell, and made
her debut as an actress, March 7, 1850, at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Marion
in " Richelieu."

LORAINE, HENRY.— Born in England.
Made his debut in America, Dec. 22, 1856, as
Claude Melnotte in " The Lady of Lyons," at
the Broadway Theatre, New York. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Jan. 5, 1857, as Ham-
let, at the Walnut Street Theatre. His wife
died in England a few months after he ar-
rived in this country.

LORD, JAMES A.— Born in Morrisania,
N. Y. Made his debut at the Adelphi Theatre,
Troy, N. Y. Enlisted in the Army when the
rebellion of i860 was rife, and served through
the campaign with distinction.

LORING, MASTER.— Born in Boston, in
1790. Made his debut, Oct. 24, 1806, in that
city, as Richard the Third.

LORINI, SIG. — This tenor singer made
his American debut, Sept. 13, 1847, in opera,
at Castle Garden, New York, as Count Alrna-
viva in " II Barbiere de Seviglia." Married
Miss Whiting, prima donna.

LORTON, JOHN T.— Born in Spencer
County, Ky., in the year 1824. Early in life
he moved to the city of New York, where he
studied law with Mr. Phcenix, and was admit-
ted to practice ; but in 1846, at Pittsburgh, he
embraced the histrionic profession, and soon
after made his debut in Cincinnati, and was an
acknowledged favorite all over the West. He
died in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 3, i860, while
manager of the Louisville Theatre.

LOTTA.— Full name Lotta Crabtree. Is
one ot the most charming little actresses on
the stage. She was born in Grand street, New
York, Nov. 7, 1847, and at six years of age
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years of age, as a vocalist. First appeared as
an actress, in 1S5S, as Gertrude in " Loan of a
Lover," in Petaluma, Cal. First appeared in
New York, June i, 1864, at Niblo's Saloon ;
but the place was poorly adapted to dramatic
performances, and she did not make a good
impression. She then travelled through the
West for one year, under the management of
B. F. Whitman, and wherever she appeared
she made a lasting reputation. At the close
of her engagement with Whitman she went
on a starring tour, accompanied by her mother
and father, and from that time to the present
lias proved herself to be one of the most
pleasing and best paying stars in America.
Opened a Summer's engagement at Wallack's
Theatre, New York, Aug. 10, 1S68, in a drama
written expressly for her, called " Fire Fly."
Revisited California in Aug., 1S69.

LOUISE, M'LLE.— From the Porte St.
Martin Theatre, at Paris. First appeared in
America, July 1, 1S2S, as a danseuse, at the
Lafayette Theatre, New York.

LOUISETTE, M'LLE. JOSEPHINE.—
Right name Mrs. Josephine Heiskell. Was
born in Livingston County, N. Y. , in 1837.
At a very early age she took to the stage, the
death of her father compelling her to do so,
that she might be the means of supporting her
mother and educating her brother and sister.
On Saturday evening, Feb. 5, 1S60, she was
announced to appear at Volks Garden, New
York. In pursuance of announcement, she
had terminated the night's performances by a
rope ascension from the stage to the gallery,
and was in the act of stepping from the cross-
tie to the stage, when the very light material
composing her dress caught the flame of one
of the foot-lights, and consequently was im-
mediately in a blaze. She died the next day
from her injuries.

LOVE, MR. AND MRS.-Made their
American debut, in 1753, at the Nassau Street
Theatre, New York.

LOVE, MR. AND MRS. VALENTINE.
— These popular London performers made
their first appearance in New York, on Jan. 4,
1869, at the opening of the Tammany, when
they appeared in a burlesque sketch on "After
Dark."

LOVER, MR.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 17, 1848, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Phil Purcel in the " Emigrant's
Dream."

LOVELL, MR. AND MRS. HENRY V.
— Mr. L. retired from the stage in Troy, N.
Y., March 4, 1853, having inherited a fortune.

Mrs. L. made her debut, Nov. 14, 1853, at
the Museum, Albany, N. Y., as Desdemona
in " Othello."

LOWRY, ROBERT.— Died in Dr. Stine's
Hospital, New Orleans, in 1840. He was a
clown.

LOYALE, MAD.— This English eques-
trienne died in Havana, Oct., 1863, while
with Chiarini's Circus.

LUBIN, FREDERICK.— This eccentric
performer in the art magique has a more ex-
tended reputation in New York than elsewhere
in the United States, from the fact of his do-
mestic relations being sufficient to keep him at
home. He- has been identified with many
popular places of amusement, and is always on
the qui vive for any attraction in the show biz
to "travel on the road." Mr. Lubin's legiti-
mate line of business in the profession is
"magic," having first appeared as a magician
in New York at the Hope Chapel, in 1S56, and
subsequently in the neighboring cities of Brook-
lyn, Williamsburgh, Jersey City, etc., termina-
ting with a tour through the Southern States.
He is professionally known as Herr Lubin, the
Escamoteur and Polyphonist, and possesses
an apparatus of the most artistic and costly
description.

LUCAS, MR.— Made his debut in 1S20, at
the Columbia Street Theatre, Cincinnati, as
Lord Priory in " Wives as they Were and
Maids as they Are." While travelling with
Sol. Smith's company, in 1S24, he died on the
mountains, and was buried by the road-side on
Laurel Hill.

LUCETTE, CATHERINE.— This En-
glish actress made her debut in London,
Eng., Feb. 28, 1859, at Drury Lane Theatre,
as Susan in "William and Susan." Came to
this country, in 1S59, in company with Capt.
Morton Price. Made her debut at the Metro-
politan Theatre, New York, May 23, as Pau-
line in "Delicate Ground." Returned soon
after to England. Revisited America with her
husband, Morton Price, in June, 1868, and
opened in Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 25, in a
drawing room entertainment, but, failing to
make a favorable impression upon her small
audiences, she soon gave up the speculation.
Opened at the Grand Opera House, New York,
as Ariel in the "Tempest," when that estab-
lishment was opened under the management
of Clifton W. Tayleure, in the Spring of 1S69.

^UDECUS, LOUISA.— Born in Charles-
ton, S. C. Made her first public appearance
in i860, in a concert.

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LUDLOW, KATE— First appeared in
Philadelphia, June i, 1S46, at the Museum,
Masonic Hall, in "A Day in Paris."

LUDLOW, N. M— Born in Albany, N.
Y., in 1796. Made his debut in his native city,
in 1815. Well known as one of the firm of
Ludlow & Smith, managers. Retired from
the profession in 1S53.

LUHDE, HENRY.— This German mu-
sician came to this country with Jullien, as a
violoncello player. He committed suicide,
Aug. 21, 1S66, in Jersey City, N. J., by drown-
ing himself.

LUMLEY, ELIZA.— Born in England.
Made her American debut March n, 186S, at
Pike's New Opera House, New York, as
Azucena in " II Trovatore."

LUPO, GIOVANNI BATISTA.— This
male dancer was brought to this country by
Mr. De Pol, who made his debut at Banvard's
Museum, New York, Oct. 3, 1867. Died
suddenly in New York, July 17, 1S68. As a
male dancer, he was one of the best seen here
since the days of Montplasir.

LYNE, THOMAS A.— Born in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 1, 1806. Made his debut in
March, 182S, in Philadelphia, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as William Tell. First ap-
peared in New York, in 1S35, at the Bowery
Theatre, as Bathazar in the " Honeymoon."

LYSTER, FREDERICK.— Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland, in Sept., 1822. Made his Ameri-
can debut at the Broadway Theatre, New York,
in 1849 as Mateo in the opera of " Fra Dia-
volo."

M. .

MACALLISTER, PROF. AND MAD.—
The Professor, a well-known magician, visited
New York from Havana in 1S49. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Jan. 5, 1852, at the
Arch Street Theatre. Died in Keokuk, Iowa,
Sept. 1, 1856.

The Madame first appeared in public, June
25, 1852, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia. After
her husband's death she married Mr. Weston,
formerly her business manager. Died at Mara-
caibo, South America, in Jan., 1859, aged
twenty-seven years.

MACARTHY, HARRY B.— Born in Eng-
land, in 1834. Made his first appearance in
Philadelphia, July 3, 1S49, at Barnum's Mu-
seum. Is at present travelling in the West.

MACARTHY, MARION— Born in Hull,
Yorkshire, Eng., in 1838. Her father was an

Irishman and her mother a native of Scotland.
She was adopted and educated by the Rev.
Dr. Cunningham and lady. At an early age
she accompanied her father on a concert tour
through Great Britain. Came to America with
her mother in 1853, and opened at Burton's
Chambers Street Theatre, New York. At the
close of the season she went on a starring tour
with her brother Henry through the West and
South. She returned to New York in 1S58
and joined Laura Keene's company, where she
remained for the season. Her last part there
was Madge Wildfire in " Jeanie Deans." She
then commenced starring with Felix A. Vin-
cent, and continued with him until she was
taken sick in Oct., 1863. She was then re-
moved to an asylum in Indianapolis, Ind.,
where she lingered until April 1, 1865, when
she died of congestion of the brain. She was
a very pretty actress and a charming vocalist
in that beautiful ballad style which is as fas-
cinating to the uninstructed as the most cor-
rect musical ear. Her voice, which she had
completely at her command, was rich, sweet,
and of full volume — a mezzo-soprano. Her
last part was Nannie in the " Organ Grinder
and His Adopted Daughter," at Nashville,
Tenn.

MACAULEY, BERNARD— Born in New
York, Sept. 19, 1837. He first appeared as an
amateur at the Eagle Street Theatre, Buffalo,
N. Y.. in Jan., 1S53, as Grantley in " Rent
Day." His first appearance as a regular actor
was as the First Lord in " Don Cassar De
Bazan," at the Metropolitan Theatre, Buffalo,
N. Y.. April 13, same year. Made his debut
in New York at Niblo's Garden, in Aug.,
1864, supporting Matilda Heron. Was mar-
ried to Rachel Johnson, a popular Western
actress. Is at present manager of Wood's
Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio.

MACDONALD, M ACGREGOR.-A Bos-
ton actor of some note. Married Elizabeth
M. Chisholm, in Feb., 1S54, and died in
Worcester, Mass., Jan. 10, 1856.

MACDONOUGH, THOMAS B.— Born
in Philadelphia, Dec. S, 1S35. Made his debut
at Norristown, Pa., July 8, 1854. His first
regular engagement was at the City Museum,
Philadelphia, during the Fall of 1S54. During
the first three years of the rebellion he was
in the Southern war, and was captured off
Mobile in 1S63. First appeared in New York
at the Olympic, during the Winter of 1S63.
Was manager with Roig, of the Mobile, Ala.,
Theatre. Travelled as business manager for M.
W. Leffingwell, through the South and West,
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manager of the Olympic Theatre, St. Louis,
New Memphis Theatre and Academy of Music,
New Orleans, with Dr. Spaulding and David
Bidwell, for the season of iS69-'70.

MACFARLAND, MR.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, Nov. n, 1851, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Macduff in " Macbeth."

MACFARREN, MAD. G. A.— First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1847, at the
Walnut, as Orsini in the opera of " Lucrezia
Borgia."

MACKENZIE, MRS. HETTY.— Daugh-
ter of Joseph Jefferson. She was not intended
for the stage, but received a most liberal edu-
cation at one of the best boarding schools in
Philadelphia. In 1829 she was married to
Alexander Mackenzie, then a young book-
seller in Pottsville, Pa. In the Summer of
1831, Mr. Mackenzie was persuaded by Mr
Jefferson to unite with him and take a lease of
certain theatres in Lancaster, Harrisburg and
Washington, and in accordance with that ar-
rangement Mrs. Mackenzie made her debut on
the stage, in the " Mountaineers," with suc-
cess. Mrs. Mackenzie gave her attention to
the line of old women, and was very success-
ful in Washington city and Baltimore in such
characters as Mrs. Malaprop, Lady Priory,
Lady Brumbach, etc. Having an extraordi-
nary study, and possessing a very yielding and
amiable disposition to serve the management,
she was frequently called upon to play the
Queen in " Hamlet," Lady Allworth, Lady
Racket, etc., which she performed with so
much good sense and discretion, that in all she
undertook she received approbation from her
auditors. In 1833 Mrs. Mackenzie was play-
ing at the Holliday and Front Street Theatres,
Baltimore, and at the Washington Theatre.
On Sept. 10, 1837, Mrs. Mackenzie played
Helen in the " Hunchback," in Chicago, being
the first theatrical exhibition in that city,
Messrs. Mackenzie and Isherwood being mana-
gers. Chicago was then a town of something
less than 4,000 inhabitants. The old hotel,
called the Saganash, the property of the
Messrs. Beautiens, was elegantly fitted up by
the taste of Harry Isherwood, and the success
of the company was very great. In 1S41 Mrs.
Mackenzie was playing in Natchez, Vicks-
burg and Mobile. In 1843 she played under
the management of Messrs. Ludlow and Smith,
in the St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans. In
1844, while playing under her husband's man-
agement in Nashville, Mrs. Mackenzie fell
into bad health, and was obliged to give up
her profession. Her disorder, which was of a
cancerous nature, gained ground in defiance of

the skill of the best physicians, and after suffer-
ing severely for many months she died early in
Feb., 1845. She is still affectionately remem-
bered in Nashville by many friends, to whom
she was endeared by the mild virtues which
adorned her character. It is rare indeed to
find the same combination of amiable qualities
as were united in her person, and the graces of
her mind were heightened by.

MACKWORTH, PATTL— Born in Edin-
burgh, Scotland, in April, 185 1. First ap-
peared on the stage, Dec. 25, 1866, at the
Theatre Royal, Edingburgh. She appeared
at the Alexander Theatre, Liverpool, Eng.,
Dec. 24, 1868. Came to America and ap-
peared as Polly Eccles in " Caste," at her
Majesty's Theatre, Ottawa, Canada, under the
assumed name of Ellie DeCourcy.

MACKLIN, MR.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, May 20, 1846, at Masonic Hall,
as Cain in " Adam and Eve."

MACREADY, CHARLES WILLIAM.
— Born March 3, 1793, in Charles street, Fitz-
ray square, London. His father was actor and
author, and also a manager. He wrote the
farce of " The Irishman in London " and the
comedy of the " Bank Note, or, a Lesson for
Ladies," or, rather, altered the latter from
Tavemer. He was a native of Dublin, and
was bred to the business of an upholsterer.
After the usual time spent under private tuition,
he was sent to Rugby school, where his talents
and industry were so successfully exerted that
it is said few students have left that seminary
with a more exalted name for classical acquire-
ments. His father was an actor at Covent
Garden Theatre at the time of his birth. Mr.
M., before he arrived at the age of seventeen,
made his debut, as Romeo, at the Birmingham
Theatre. He succeeded so well, and received
so many tokens of applause that he immedi-
ately determined to pursue the histrionic* pro-
fession. Besides at Birmingham, Mr. M. per-
formed at Liverpool, Dublin, Bath and New-
castle, and in each place with undiminished
success, after which he was engaged at Covent
Garden, where he first appeared, Sept. 16,
1S16, as Orestes in " The Distressed Mother."
His first appearance at Drury Lane was m
1823. In Sept., 1826, Mr. M. sailed for
America, and opened at the Park Theatre, New
York, Oct. 2, as Virginius. The receipts were
$i,6So. On Jan. 10, 1827, he first appeared in
Philadelphia at the Chestnut, as Macbeth. Re-
turned to England in 1S27, and opened as Mac-
beth at Drury Lane. On Sept. 29, 1S37, Mr.
M. opened Covent Garden Theatre as mana-
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gave up the management of the theatre. Drury
Lane opened under his management on Dec.
27, 1841. In 1S43 he revisited America, act-
ing in all the principal cities in the United
States. Made his last appearance in Phila-
delphia, Sept., 1S44, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Werner, on which occasion lie delivered
a farewell address. In 1S4S he again visited
America, opening at the Park Theatre, New
York, Oct. 4. On May 7, 1849, he was an-
nounced to appear at the Astor Place Opera
House, New York, but was not permitted to
perform. He returned to England and made
his last appearance on any stage, Wednesday,
Feb. 26, 1851, at Drury Lane Theatre, Lon-
don, as Macbeth. He was the original Ion,
and was succeeded in the part by Ellen Tree.
He was also the original Rob Roy at Covent
Garden in 1S1S.

MACREADY, MRS.— Made her debut, as
a pupil of Peter Richings, Feb. 21, 1853, at the
Walnut, Philadelphia, as Julia in the " Hunch-
back."

McALEER, MR.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, June 10, 1851, at the Chestnut, as
Gaspar in the " Lady of Lyons."

McASKILL, ANGUS.— This giant died at
St. Ann's, Victoria Co., N. S., Aug. 8, 1863.

McBRIDE, ALEX.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug. 22, 1853, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Lord Pompion in " Old Heads
and Young Hearts." Opened in Pittsburgh,
Pa., at the Old Theatre, under Joe Foster's
management, season of iSs7-'5S, where he re-
mained until the breaking out of the rebellion,
when he retired from the stage. He was soon
after elected Alderman for one of the wards in
that city, and continued in office up to his
death.

McBRIDE, MISS M. C— Born in Boston,
where she made her debut as a danseuse, in
1832, at the Tremont Theatre. Died in Bos-
ton, in June, 1S46.

McCAHEN, COL. J.— Born in Philadel-
phia. Made his debut in Philadelphia, Jan.
29, 1828, as Young Norval, at the Chestnut.

McCLANNIN, ROBERT F.— Born in
Boston, Mass., May 28, 1832. In company
with the late Daniel Setchell, he founded the
"Aurora" Club of Amateurs. Made his
first appearance on the stage at Forbes' Thea-
tre, Providence, R. I., Sept. 3, 1S53, as Lopez
in " Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady."
Went to Rice's Theatre, Chicago, in 1855, as
first old man. In 1861 he appeared in Boston,
Mass., at the Museum, as first old man, where
he remained eight years. Mrs. Euphemia

McClannin died in Boston, Aug. 26, 1868,
aged 3 1 years.

McCLEAN, MRS.— Maiden name Fair-
field. Made her first appearance on the stage
in 182S, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as a Female Warrior in the " Invinci-
bles." First appeared in New York, in 1S35,
at the Park Theatre, as Lady Townley in the
" Provoked Husband." In Aug., 1862, she
went to England to join her daughter, Jessie,
who was then playing at Drury Lane Theatre,
London.

McCLEAN, JESSIE.— Made her debut in
New York, in 1S56. Sailed for Italy in July>
1858, to finish her musical education. In 1862
she was playing with Boucicault's company at
Drury Lane Theatre, London, Eng. Is at
present in England.

McCLURE, MRS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1832, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Widow Cheerly. Retired from
the stage in 1846, but reappeared, May 22,
1854, at Rochester, N. Y., as Julia in the
" Hunchback." At present lives in retirement
in Rochester.

McCOLLOM, JAMES C.-Born in Buffalo,
N. Y., Dec. 15, 1838. Made his debut, March
20, 1859, in Lockport, N. Y. First appeared
in Philadelphia, in 1S64, at the Chestnut. First
appeared in New York at the Winter Garden,
in 1S66, as a support to Mrs. D. P. Bowers.
He has travelled all over the country with Mrs.
Bowers, supporting her in her star engage-
ments.

McCULLOUGH, JOHN E.— Bom in
Ireland, in 1S37. Made his first appearance
on the stage, Aug. 15, 1S57, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Thomas in " Belle's
Stratagem." Mr. McCullough was formerly
a member of the Boothenian Dramatic As-
sociation, of Philadelphia. Travelled with
Edwin Forrest as his principal support for
some time. Went to California with him.
Was co-manager with L. P. Barrett in the
opening of the Bush Street Theatre, San Fran-
cisco, in Jan., 1S69, where he is at present.

McCUTCHEON, THOMAS.— Born in
Philadelphia, in which city he made his debut
at the Arch Street Theatre, in 1S31, as Iago in
"Othello." Committed suicide, Sept. 10, 1847,
at the New England House, while attached to
the Chatham Theatre, New York.

Mcdonald, Charles.— a popular

clown at the old Richmond Hill Circus, New
York, in iSiS-'ig. Was lost at sea in the U.
S. sloop of war " Hornet," off Tampieo.

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McDONALD, MR.— This clown was in-
stantly killed in England, in 1S32, by falling
from a ladder, while performing in the ring.

McDONALD, MR- Made his American
debut, Oct. 11, iSo2, at the Park Theatre, New
York.

McDONALD, MRS. ESTELLE.— Well
known as Estelle Potter. Born in Philadel-
phia. Made her debut, in 1842, as Virginia in
" Virginius," at Natchez, Miss. First appear-
ed in New York, in April, 1S52, at the Bowery,
as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet." Was
divorced from John S. Potter in Nov., 1857,
in California. Made her debrrt in Philadel-
phia, Aug. 8, 1S53, at the Chestnut, as Evadne.
Was married to C. B. McDonald, in Nov.,
1S57. After a retirement of two years, she ap-
peared, May 10, 1S59, at the Marysville, Cal.,
Theatre.

Mcdonough, john edwin.— Bom

in Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1825. His father
was a druggist. At seven years of age Mr.
McDonough was apprenticed to the once cele-
brated Dr. Dyott, of Philadelphia, then in the
drug business. Made his debut in June,
1844, at the Bowery Amphitheatre, as Philip
in the "Three Brothers." He remained in
New York some time, and then returned to his
native city, where he made his first appearance
April 5, 1S48, as Claude Melnotte in " The
Lady of Lyons," and William Tell in the play
of that name, at the Arch Street Theatre. In
Jan., 1857, he sailed for California, and opened
at the Metropolitan Theatre, San Francisco,
Feb. 2, as Othello. Sailed for New York,
in 1S57, after a brilliant career in the Golden
State. Visited Europe in May, 1S66, on a
pleasure tour, and returned to America in
Oct., of the same year. Since then he has
travelled South and West with a "Black Crook"
company, and during the season of 1S68 leased
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, for
a brief engagement.

McDOUGALL, R. W.-Born in Albany,
N. Y., July 21, 1819. Made his debut at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, as Montano in
"Othello."

McDOWELL, J.— Made his debut, Dec.
20, 1839, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as
Octavian in the " Mountaineers."

McFARLAND, JAM ES.-This celebrated
vaulter met with his death while travelling
with Spalding and Rogers' Circus, in Liberty,
Mo. He was stabbed by the landlord of the
hotel. On Dec. 9, 1S4S, while performing in
New York, at the Broadway Circus, he throwed
seventy-two somersaults in succession.

McGOLRIC, KATE.— Formerly connected
with the Southern theatres. Died in Gaines-
ville. Ala., March 27, 1858.

McGOWAN, J. D.— Died in Barbadoes,
New Granada, May 14, 1866. Mr. McGowan
was well known on the theatrical stage in Cali-
fornia, from the early times of its settlement by
the Americans.

McKEON, THOMAS. — Right name
Blackburn. Born in Islington, near London,
Eng. Made his debut Jan. 18, 1833, at Sad-
ler's Wells, London, as Mr. Elderberry in
"Amateurs and Actors." First appeared in
America, in Sept., 1S40, at the Olympic Thea-
tre, New York, as Jupiter in " Olympic Rev-
els." First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug.
18, 1S47, at tne Walnut, as Etiquette in the
" Lancers." During the season of iS64-'6s'
he accompanied Delmon Grace to England.
He afterwards visited San Francisco, Cal.,
where he became manager of the Metropolitan
Theatre for a short time. Returned to Phila-
delphia, retired from the stage, and commenced
practising law, his present business.

McKINNEY, MR.— Was a favorite actor
at the Bowery Theatre, New York, in 1835.
Was the first manager of the Eagle Street
Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y.

McMAHON, MRS —This lady is the wife
of a well-known practitioner at the New York
bar, in which city she was born. Having a
penchant for the stase, she made her debut
Dec. 16, 1856, as Juliet in " Romeo and Ju-
liet," at Buffalo, N. Y. On Jan. 17, 1857, she
made her debut in New York, at the Academy
of Music, as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet,"
where she received worse treatment at the
hands of the critics than those of Buffalo.
After her engagement at the Academy, Mrs.
McMahon leased the Chambers Street Thea-
tre— ci-devant Burton's. Mrs. McMahon
first appeared in Philadelphia, Feb. 19, 1857
(being her only appearance), at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Bianca, for the benefit of
Mrs. Abbott. She soon after retired from the
stage and took up her residence in Morrisania,
N. Y., where she is at present.

McMANUS, C. A.— This popular Western
actor was married, Aug. 2, 1S65, in Chicago,
111., to Jennie Johnson, sister of Rachel John-
son.

McMILLAN, DAN.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug. 2S, 1850, at the Walnut, as
Sir Ba'dwin Briarly in " Retribution." Died
in Little Rock, Ark., May 6, i860.

McMILLAN, MR.— Born in London,
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Walnut, Philadelphia, as Jemmy Twitcher.
First appeared in New York, in 1839, at the
Chatham Theatre. Retired from the stage
and became an auctioneer in Kingston, C. W.

McMILLAN, MRS.— Maiden name Julia
Barton. Made her debut, Nov. 24, 1847, at
the Walnut, Philadelphia, in the opera of
"Linda." First appeared in New York, in
1851, at Barnum's Museum.

McPHERSON, MR— Made his American
debut, in 1787, at the John Street Theatre,
New York.

McWADE, ROBERT.— This dialect come-
dian was born in Canada, but was raised in
Buffalo, N. Y. Made his debut on the stage,
in 1855, at the Detroit, Mich., Theatre, as
Drosset in " The Robber's Wife." In 1859
he was first low comedian at the Rochester
Theatre, and the following season first come-
dian in Buffalo. In the Spring of 1S61, during
the rebellion, he became a private soldier in
the Fortieth Mozart Regiment of New York,
and was promoted the following Winter through
all the non-commissioned offices to sergeant-
major of the regiment, and took active part in
all the battles, picket and skirmish duty of
Phil. Kearny's division, including the sieges
of Yorktown and Richmond, also the seven
days' battles. At Harrison's Landing he re-
ceived a lieutenant's commission for meritorious
conduct during the battles of Williamsburg,
Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill and Second Bull
Run. He was presented with the " Kearny
Cross of Honor." Being seized with a fever,
he received his honorable difcharge. Returned
to the stage in Memphis, Tenn. First ap-
peared in New York, in the " Devil's Auction,"
at Banvard's (afterwards Wood's) Museum,
Broadway and Thirtieth street, Sept., 1867.

McWILLIAMS, JAMES. — Made his
American debut, Aug. 29, 1S52, at the National
Theatre, New York, as Snagsby in " Bleak
House."

M'GLATHERY, MR.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in which city he made his debut, Jan.
13, 1S31, as Hamlet.

M'KENZIE, D— A native of Scotland.
Made his debut on the American stage at the
John Street Theatre, New York, as Flint in
the "Adopted Child." Made his first appear-
ance-in Philadelphia, in Oct., 1811, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre. This gentleman was the
cause of a riot at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
during which the life of an old and esteemed
friend, William B. Wood, then co-manager
with Warren, was placed in imminent peril.

He finally committed suicide by throwing him-
self into the river.

M'VICKER, J. H.— Born in New York,
Feb. 14, 1S22. Made his first appearance on
the stage at the St. Charles Theatre, New
Orleans, as the Servant in " The Honey-
moon." Made his debut in New York at the
Chatham Theatre, in " The People's Candi-
date." On July 2i, 1S51, he first appeared in
Philadelphia, as a Yankee comedian, making
his debut at the Arch Street Theatre, as Deu-
teronomy Dutiful in " The Wool Grower."
Was married to Annie Levering, from whom
he separated shortly after. Has been a suc-
cessful manager in Chicago, 111., for some
time.

MADDEN, ARCHIBALD.— This once
popular clown was born in Williamsburgh, L. I.

MADDERN, EMMA.— This lady is the
daughter of Mr. Maddern, a gentleman well
known in the musical profession, who came to
this country in 1842. She*was born in Buffalo,
in 1S47, anci is popular throughout the West
as one of the Maddern Sisters. She made her
debut at DeBar's Theatre, St. Louis, and made
so favorable an impression that she rapidly
grew in favor with the public, and remained at
that establishment for three years, winning
hosts of admirers. Is the wife of James M.
Nixon, to whom she was married in 1866, in
Canada, since which time she has played star
engagements in several of the principal Wes-
tern cities. Went to California in the Spring
of 1S69.

MADDOX. MRS.— Made her debut at
Drury Lane, London, Eng. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Nov. 13, 1854, at the Chest-
nut, as Widow Cheerly.

MADELAINE, MARION.— A popular
Western actress. Died in Cairo, III., May
6. 1865. Her mother, Mrs. M. E. Moore,
died two weeks previous.

MADIGAN. HENRY P. -This once popu-
lar circus manager was born near Pittsburgh,
Pa., in 1820. Joined Bancker's Circus in 1831.
Became a good vaulter, equestrian and general
performer. Died in Kingston, Jamaica, Dec.
15, 1862.

MAEDER, FREDERICK G.-Is the
second eldest son of James G. Maeder, pro-
fessor and composer of music, and Clara Fisher
Maeder, the celebrated " Clara Fisher," of old
days. Was born Sept. 11, 1840, in New York.
Was a scholar of Trinity School, under the
Rev. Dr. Morris, also a member of the boys'
choirin Trinity Church. Upon leaving school
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his first appearance on the stage, Nov. 8, 1858,
in Portland, Me., as Bernardo in "Hamlet."
During the Winter of iS6o-'6i he was a mem-
ber of John Owens' company at the Varieties,
New Orleans. In 1S61 he was in Montreal,
Canada, where he first essayed dramatic au-
thorship, presenting Dickens' " Great Expec-
tations " in a dramatized form. Shortly after
this he joined the Wallack-Davenport Com-
bination and played in the principal cities. In
Nov., 1862, in company with his brother Gas-
pard, he leased the old Washington (Carusi's)
Theatre. He next dramatized " Les Miser-
ables." He then went to Europe with a
panorama of the " American War." Travel-
led through England, Ireland and Scotland.
While in Liverpool he played a six weeks'
engagement at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
He then returned to America and produced
the " Ticket of Leave Man," in Boston. In
1864 he appeared at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, during Owen's run of " Solon
Shingle." Is the author of a number of pieces.
He is a good eccentric and light comedy actor.

MAEDER, MRS.— Maiden name Clara
Fisher. The fourth daughter of Geo. Fred-
erick Fisher, auctioneer. Was born in Eng-
land, July 14, 1S11. Nature endowed her
with an uncommon share of intellect, and such
was her nicety of ear to music, in which she
took great delight, that soon after she could
walk she would learn any air with the utmost
correctness, after hearing it played only once
or twice on the piano forte. Mr. D. Cori, the
celebrated composer, proposed to bring out a
drama altered from Garrick's Lilliput, and to
Miss Clara was assigned the character of Lord
Flimnap, and on Dec. 10, 1S17, she made her
first appearance before a London audience,
where she met with the most flattering recep-
tion. On March 8, 1818, she appeared in the
pantomime of Gulliver, at Covent Garden, in
the character of Richard the Third. Her
first appearance on the American stage took
place Sept. 11, 1827, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Albina Mandeville in the comedy of
the " Will." Made her debut in Boston, Nov.
19, 1827, as Albina. Made her debut in Phila-
delphia, Oct., 1S27, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Albina Mandeville. Is at present
residing in New York, retired from the stage.

MAGINLEY, P.. R.-Born in Philadelphia,
Nov. 18, 1832. Made his debut in the Winter
of 1S53, at the old Chestnut Street Theatre,
in his native city, as Ludovico in " Evadne."
He made his first appearance before a New
York audience, in Aug., 1S62, as Tony in the
" French Spy," at Nixon's Cremorne Gardens,

Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue, during the
engagement of Senorita Cubas. He then en-
tered the circus business as clown, and soon
after became co-manager with Barney Carroll,
of a circus company. Since then he lias con-
tinued in the circus business as clown. Dur-
ing the Winter of 186S- 69 he reapppeared as
an actor at the Tammany, New York, but
when the tenting season commenced, joined
Bailey's Circus and Menagerie as equestrian
manager In 1863, while travelling with a cir-
cus company, he married Mary Carroll, a good
equestrienne.

MAGOWAN, MRS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, April 10, 1847, at the Chestnut,
as Miss Carlyle in the opera of the " Brewer
of Preston."

MAHON, THOS. RALEIGH.— Born in
Philadelphia, in 1827. While performing in
San Francisco, at the Bella Union Concert
Hall, he met with a violent and sudden death,
Dec. 5, 1S59, by the accidental discharge of a
pistol.

MALIBRAN, MADAME.-Born in Paris,
March 24, 180S. Her maiden name was Maria
Felicia Garcia, and a pupil of Velutti. When
Signorina Garcia first appeared she was as yet
a mere girl ; but from the first moment of her
appearance she showed evident talents, both
as a singer and actress. Her extreme youth,
her pleasing voice, and sprightly, easy action
as Rosina in the " Barbiere di Seviglia," in
which part she made her debut, gained her
general favor. When fifteen years of age she
appeared at the Italian Opera House, London.
In 1825 she came to the United States, and
made her debut, Nov. 29, as Rosina, at the
Park Theatre, New York. She came in com-
pany with her father, who brought an Italian
Opera company with him, Garcia being the
prima donna. Her success was unbounded.
While in New York she married a French
merchant named Malibran, more than double
her own age, but who was supposed to be rich.
Disappointed in her expectations, she deserted
him and returned to France, Nov. 1, 1S27.
Having succeeded in getting a divorce from
Malibran in Jan., 1S32, she was again united
in marriage, March, 1836, to M. De Beriot,
the celebrated violinist ; but she did not live
long with her new husband. A fall from a
horse, a few months after her marriage, led to
her death, which took place at the Mosley
Anns Hotel, Manchester, Eng., Sept. 23,
1S36.

MALLORY, BEN.— This once popular

minstrel was bom in New York, in 1S29. Made

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his first public appearance at the Bowery Am-
phitheatre, New York, and afterwards became
a circus rider. Was with the original Christy
Minstrels. Died in Savannah, Geo., Nov. 2,
1859.

MANDEVILLE, ALICIA. — Made her
debut in San Francisco, Cal., in Sept., 1859,
at the Lyceum Theatre. In 1S63 was mar-
ried to Edward Thome. During the same
year she left for China, accompanied by her
husband, and became quite a favorite at Shang-
hai and the other cities where she appeared.
After a sojourn of two years in that country
she returned to San Francisco. First appeared
in New York, in 1867, at the New York Thea-
tre, with Sallie Hinckley. The following sea-
son she returned to California, and while there
was divorced from her husband.

MANGEON, MRS.— Born in London,
Eng. Made her debut at the Queen's Theatre,
London. In 1826 she crossed the Atlantic,
and made her debut, March 29, at the Chest-
nut, Philadelphia, as Zerlinda in the " Slave."
Revisited England, but returned to America,
Jan. 20, 1832.

MANN. ALICE PLACIDE.— Is a niece
of Harry Placide. Made her debut May 2S,
1855, as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet," in
Cincinnati. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Dec. 16, 1S61, at the Walnut, as Miami in
" Green Bushes." Is at present in New York.

MANN, MRS. SHERIDAN.— Maiden
name Eliza Placide. Made her debut April
20, 1814, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Charles in " Laugh When You Can." In 1S26
she married Mr. Asbury, and retired from the
stage. Reappeared for a few weeks at the
Park, in 1836. Was afterwards married to Mr.
Mann. For some time this lady has been re-
siding in New Orleans, deprived of her sight.
In the Spring of 1S69 she had a third opera-
tion performed on her eyes, which proved a
failure. Mrs. Mann is now totally blind, with
not even the power of distinguishing day from
night. It is a very great affliction, under
which Mrs. M. bears up wonderfully, thanks
to the kind attentions of her affectionate daugh-
ter, Miss Alice Placide.

MANNERS, JOSEPHINE. — Born in
England. Made her American debut in New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct.
20, 1856, at the Walnut, with Laura Keene's
New York company, as Bob Nettles in " To
Parients and Guardians." Married and re-
tired from the stage.

MANNERS, MR.— Born in England.
Made his American debut in Sept., 1839, as a

singer, at the Park Theatre, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1839,
at the Chestnut, in the opera of " Cinderella."
Returned to England in 1850.

MANTIN, SIGNORA.— Made her debut
in Philadelphia, Jan. 15, 1S47, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as a danseuse.

MANZINI, CONSTANZIA.— Made her
American debut, as a prima donna, at Niblo's
Garden, New York, Sept. 26, 1853, as Lucia.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug. 29, 1854,
at the Chestnut, as Luisa Miller.

MARBLE, MR. AND MRS. DAN-
FORD.— Mr. M. was born in East Windsor,
Conn., in 1807. Made his first appearance on
the stage in 1831, at the Chatham Garden,
New York, as Rollin Roughhead in " For-
tune's Frolic," having to pay $20 for the privi-
lege of appearing. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Dec. 20, 1837, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Sam Patch. Visited all the cities
successfully as a star. In 1S45 he visited Eng-
land, making his debut, Oct. 30, at the Strand
Theatre, London, as Deuteronomy Dutiful.
Died in Louisville, Ky., May 13, 1S49.

Mrs. M., whose maiden name was Anna
Warren, was born in Philadelphia, Dec. 1,
1815. First appeared on the stage in March,
1833, at the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore,
Md., as Rosalie Somers in " Town and Coun-
try." Was married to Mr. Marble in Buffalo,
N. Y., Nov. 13, 1836. Has appeared in the
prominent theatres in America with considera-
ble success. Season of i868-'6g was in Chi-
cago, 111.

MARBLE, JOHN S— Son of Danford
Marble. Born May 18, 1844. First appeared
on the stage at Columbus, Ohio, under John
Ellsler's management, as Francis in " Henry
the Fourth." Season of i86o-'69 he was in
Chicago, 111.

MARCHANT, MR. AND MRS. G. F.—

Mr. M. was born in Westminster, London,
Eng. Made his first appearance on the stage,
as an amateur, at the Pantheon, and after-
wards at the Surrey Theatre, London. Made
his debut on the American stage in Sept.,
1851, as Don Felix in " The Wonder," at the
Broadway Theatre, New York. Made his
debut in Philadelphia, at the Walnut, Sept.
22, 1851, as Frank Heartall in "The Soldier's
Daughter."

Mrs. M. was born at Stowbridge, Eng., in
June, 1S31. Her maiden name was Emeline
Raymond. Made her debut on the American
stage in June, 1S51, at the National Theatre,
Boston, as Columbine in " Harlequin Jack."

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First appeared in New York, Sept. i, 1S51, at
the Broadway Theatre. On Sept. 22, 1S51,
she appeared in Philadelphia as Widow
Cheerly in " The Soldier's Daughter," at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Died in Charleston,
S. C., at 8 p. M., Jan. 14, 1S5S.

MARDEN, LILLIE.— Born in London,

Eng. Visited America with her parents when
she was an infant. Made her first appearance
on the stage at five years of age, at the St.
Charles Theatre, New Orleans, La., as Blue
Peter in " Black Eyed Susan," to Dan Mar-
ble's William. Afterwards played Duke of
York to Booth's Richard. Played at the dif-
ferent Bowery Theatres, New York, and
while in the Bowery, was married to William
Marden, from whom she was divorced ; and on
Oct. 22, 1868, was married to Charles Wilkin-
son. Is at present travelling in New England.

MARDEN, MR.— Born in Boston, Nov.
S, 1833. First appeared on the stage at San
Francisco, Cal., Sept. 9, 1855, as Biondello in
" Catherine and Petruchio." Has been con-
nected with the Bowery Theatres, New York,
for some time, and is a favorite.

MARETZEK, MAD. BERTUCCA.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 2, 1S51,
in a concert.

MARETZEK, MAX.— This operatic mana-
ger was intended for the bar, but having a soul
above Coke and Blackstone, he at a very early
age displayed musical talents of no common
order. Previous to his arriving in America,
he was the musical director of the Queen's
Theatre Italian Opera House. In Sept., 1S4S,
he came to the United States, and made his
debut at the Astor Place Opera House, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 5,
1S4S, as leader of the Italian Opera Troupe,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre. He is au ad-
mirable conductor, a superior timist, a great
tactician, and a general favorite. As a com-
poser, Max Maretzek is brilliant, legitimate,
versatile, original ; and whenever he breaks his
arm, or collar bone, and is incapacitated for a
conductor, he will write a dozen operas, which
will be sung in all the first-class theatres in
Europe and America.

MARGUERITES, JULIE DE.— Daugh-
ter of A. B. Granville, a French physician.
After leading a romantic life for many years,
she became infatuated with and married Count
De Marguerites. Expelled from the country
by the Republic, De Marguerites came to New
York, in company with her husband, where, by
her talents, she sustained him until the acces-
sion of Louis Napoleon, who recalled him to

France. He then discarded his wife. She
then took to giving readings and concerts to
support herself. Having received a divorce
from De Marguerites, she afterwards married
George Foster. He was then known as " Gas-
light Foster," and died soon after his marriage.
She made her first appearance on the American
stage, March 9, 1S52, at what was afterwards
called the Broadway Theatre, New York, in
the opera of " La Gazza Ladra," assisted by
her brother, Mr. Ailyn. Made her debut in
Philadelphia, at the Chestnut, in the same
opera. Retired from the stage, and turned her
attention to writing for the press. Died in
Philadelphia, June 21, 1S66.

MARGUERITES, NOEMIE DE —
Made her debut Nov. 3, 1S65, at the Holliday
Street Theatre, Baltimore, in the "Ambassa-
dor's Wife." Is at present the accomplished
and fearless dramatic critic of the Sunday
Transcript, Philadelphia, her mother having
filled the same position previous to her death.

MARIAN, MISS. — First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 20, 1S54, at the Chestnut,
as Margery in " Rough Diamond."

MARIE, M'LLE.— Full name Marie Ra-
bineau. Was a very pleasing danseuse. Died
in Alexandria, Va., Dec. 4, 1S63, aged iS years.

MARIE, SENORITA.— This danseuse is
an American. She is the daughter of John M.
Davis, formerly agent for Mrs. Catherine N.
Sinclair, in San Francisco, and was born in
California, on Sept. 15, 1S52. She made her
first appearance at the American Theatre, San
Francisco, under the management of her
father, at Mons. Schmidt's benefit, in 1857.
She has appeared in England, France, Spain
and Germany. In Feb., 1S60, she appeared
in New Orleans and made quite a sensation.
She is still in the South.

MARIETTA, MISS.— Born in New York.
Made her first appearance on the stage in
1S53, as danseuse and actress, in Indianapolis,
Ind., at Yankee Robinson's Athenaeum. Since
then has appeared in the various leading West-
ern theatres as juvenile actress. Was mar-
ried in Springfield, 111., April 17, 1S64, to
Robert E. Stevens, of Philadelphia. Made
her last appearance on the stage at the Acade-
my of Music, Albany, N. Y., during the sea-
son of 1867. She then retired from the stage,
and is at present residing in Corinth, Miss.

MARINE SIGNOR— Made his American

debut in June, 1850, at Castle Garden, New
York, in opera. Married Rose M.aretzek,
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MARINr, SIGNORA SOFIA.— First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, July 2S, 1S47, as
Pierotta in the opera of " Linda."

MARION, MISS.— Made her debut, Feb.
10, 1S48, in Philadelphia, as Viriella in the
" Weathercock," at the Arch Street Theatre.

MARIO, SIC— Bom in Sardinia. Made
his debut in America, Sept. 4, 1S54, with Grisi,
at Castle Garden, New York, in the opera of
" Lucre tia Borgia." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 2, 1S55, at the Walnut, as Lord
Arthur in " I Puritani." Returned to Europe,
Feb. 21, 1S55.

MARKHAM, PAULINE.— Born in Eng-
land. First appeared in London, Nov. 7,
1S67, at the Queen's Theatre, as Rose Dufard
in "The First Night." Came to America
with the Lydia Thompson Troupe, and opened
at Wood's Museum, New York, as Venus in
the burlesque of" Ixion," Sept. 28, 186S. She
continued with this troupe for forty-five weeks,
closing with them at Niblo's Garden, on July
31, 1S69. She next appeared at the Tammany,
New York, on the opening of the season, in
Aug., 1869.

MARLOWE, MR. AND MRS. OWEN.
— Mr. M. was born in Sussex, Eng. Made
his first appearance on the stage at Barnum's
old Museum, New York, Sept., 1855, as Lamp
in " Wild Oats." Then made a tour through
the West and South. Was married at Niagara
Falls, Oct., 1S57, to Virginia, daughter of John
Nickinson. First appeared in Philadelphia at
the commencement of the season of iS63-'64
of the Arch Street Theatre, as Sir Lucius
O'Trigger in the " Rivals." Remained there
four seasons. He then came to New York
and opened at the Broadway Theatre, near
Broome street, as Captain Hawtree in " Caste, ' '
and made a hit. Since then he has appeared
at Niblo's Garden, Olympic and Wallack's
Theatres with success.

Virginia Nickinson, now Mrs. Marlowe, is a
daughter of John Nickinson. Was born in
Albany, N. Y. Made her first appearance on
the stage at the Museum, Utica, N. Y., in
Oct., 1853, as King Charles in " Faint Heart
Never Won Fair Lady." Made her last
appearance on the stage at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, in May,, 1S66, as Ga-
tanella in "Who Killed Cock Robin."

MAROZZI, SIGNORA LORENZA.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1S33,
at the Chestnut, in Italian opera.

MARRIOT, MR. AND MRS.— Born in
Edinburgh, Scotland. Made their American
debut, in 1794, at the John Street Theatre,

New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Sept. 29, 1794, at the South Street Theatre,
in the " Fair Penitent."

MARRIOTT, MISS.— Born in London,
Eng. At an early age she manifested a strong
predilection for the stage. Her first engage-
ment was at the Theatre Royal, Manchester,
where she played small parts. Her first part
that made her reputation, was Biddy Nutts 111
"The Dream at Sea." Her next engagement
was at Glasgow, from whence she proceeded to
Liverpool, to the Adelphi Theatre, season of
1850, where she remained three seasons. Was
offered an engagement at Drury Lane, London,
by E. T. Smith, and she opened there, in Jan.,
1S55, as Bianca in " Fazio." There she re-
mained one season, at the close of which she
returned to Liverpool, after which she opened
at the Surrey Theatre, London. Came to
America under engagement to George Wood,
and opened at Wood's Museum, New York,
March 29, 1869, as Hamlet, supported by J.
F. Cathcart as the Ghost, G. F. De Vere as
the King, John Albaugh as Horatio, Mary
Wells as the Queen, and Rose Cook as
Ophelia. At the close of this engagement she
made a brief starring tour, visiting the princi-
pal cities. Is at present in this country star-
ing. She is the wife of Robert Edgar, a Lon-
don manager by whom she has had three
children.

MARSH, MR.— Made his first appearance
in Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1846, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Benserake in " The Garden-
er's Wife." In 1855 he organized the Marsh
Troupe, and since then has travelled all over
the world with these juvenile comedians. He
is at present in California.

MARSH TROUPE, THE.— Organized
June 1, 1853, and was composed of Master
George Marsh (right name Guerineau), bom
March 4, 1S4S ; Little Mary Guerineau, bom
in 1S47 ; Louisa McLaughlin (Louise Arnot),
born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1S44, and now
the wife of John Wilson, the Australian circus
manager ; Carrie Todd, who died in New Or-
leans, in 1S65 ; Helen Mosely, who died in
Alexandria, Va., in 1S64 ; Georgianna Mosely,
who afterwards married William Henry, a
property man, in 1862, and died in New York
from the effects of burns received in trying to
save Mary Guerineau, who was burnt in Ma-
con, Ga.; Sarah N. Todd, now living in New
Orleans ; Francis Leaceaux ; La Petite Jose-
phine ; Rosa Ames ; Cora Ames ; La Petite
Jennie ; Master Waldo Todd ; Salome Secor,
now wife of S. B. Duffield, and Harriet John-
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was drowned at sea, and now the wife of Mr.
Middleton, an actor. As the girls served their
allotted time, they would withdraw from the
troupe and new ones be engaged. Among the
after comers were Amelia and Mary Gorenflow,
Ada Webb, Julia Christine, Jenny Gourlay,
afterwards wife of William Withers, from whom
she was divorced, and since married to Robert
Struthers : Maggie Gourlay, afterwards the
wife of William Shields, and since dead ; Ada
and Minnie Monk ; Josephine Henry ; Clara
Mann, and Fanny Beckley. Amelia and Mary
Gorenflow have been engaged as danseuses at
Tony Pastor's Opera House, New York, for
some time, and are great favorites there at
present. Amelia was married in 1S6S to a
minstrel performer. Ada Webb has since been
one of the brightest little "stars" on the Ameri-
can stage. Julia Christine was a great favorite
as a danseuse at 444 Broadway, New York, for
some time. She married Harry Miner, in
1864, and retired from the stage. She is now
residing in Brooklyn. Ada and Minnie Monk
are at present two clever actresses, playing in
some of the principal cities. Josephine Henry
is residing in Philadelphia, having married
Robert Craig, a comedian. Fanny Beckley
afterwards appeared at Laura Keene's Theatre,
New York, as an actress. In 1S60 she travel-
led throughout the country with the celebrated
Cubas Troupe, and was married in New York,
in Sept., 1862, to a gentleman who was then
and is now a prominent attache of the New
York press. Made their first appearance in
Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1855, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, in the extravaganza of " Beauty
and the Beast," and the farce of " Rough
Diamond." On Aug. 3, 1857, the company
opened at Laura Keene's Theatre, New York.
While performing in Savannah, Ga., the dress
of little Mary took fire from the footlights, and
in a moment she was enveloped in flames. A
gentleman from the audience immediately
sprang upon the stage, and throwing his cloak
around her, succeeded in smothering the fire,
but not until every portion of her body had
been severely burned. The performance was
closed immediately, and the little victim car-
ried to the hotel, where she died within a few
hours. George Marsh is at present in Cali-
fornia.

MARSHALL, MISS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, May 5, 1841, at the Chestnut, as
Donna Elvira in the opera of " Don Gio-
vanni."

MARSHALL, ETHELBERT A.— Com-
menced life a poor boy, and at the age of seven-
teen Summers was duly installed an apprentice

in a newspaper office in Rhode Island, where
he acquitted himself to the credit and advan-
tage of his employers. He continued in the
printing business several years. About the
year 1838 he turned his attention to theatrical
management and speculation. From the day
he commenced his theatrical managerial career
up to his retirement, he faithfully met and ful-
filled all his obligations ; and, it can be said of
him, what can be said of few managers, he has
always paid salaries. The success of Mr.
Marshall as a manager is to be ascribed to the
fact that he was always the manager of his own
business, and the exclusive judge of the talent
he engaged to co-operate with him in his
theatrical exhibitions. It is very true that he
always employed stage managers, but he never
suffered them to manage him. Mr. Marshall
is a literary gentleman of superior talent and
acquirement. On July 23, 1857, he was united
in the bonds of wedlock to Miss Emma De
Haven, of Philadelphia. He retired from the
active duties of management several years ago,
and is now residing in Philadelphia.

MARSHALL, MR.— Born in England.
Made his debut in America, in 1793, at An-
napolis, Md. Returned to England in 1801
and became blind. Died in England in 1816.

MARSHALL, MR. O— Born near Exeter,
N. H., in 1822. .Made his debut, in 1838, at
the National Theatre, Boston, as Dionysius in
" Damon and Pythias." Appeared in New
York at the National Theatre, Leonard and
Church 6treets, in 1839, as Beauseant in the
" Lady of Lyons."

MARSHALL, MRS. G.— Maiden name
Harding. Afterwards known as Mrs. Clark,
a good " old woman." Was a ward of Hodg-
kinson.

MARSHALL, ORIANA.— Died in Bos-
ton, Mass., April 20, 1S67. She had been con-
nected with the stage for some time. Her
marriage name was Mrs. Mary A. Greene.

MARSHALL, MISS POLLY.— Born in
England, in 1813. Made her first appearance
at two years of age, at Drury Lane Theatre,
London, at which time, as the stock child, her
pretty face and good temper made her the
darling of the company. From that time, all
through her youth, her name was scarcely ever
off the list of that theatre, or at Covent Gar-
den ; and afterwards, under Madame Vestris,
at the Lyceum, and Charles Kean, at the
Princess. While under the management of
Mr. Kean she repeatedly received the highest
honor that an English girl and actress can re-
ceive, and that was the summons to perform at

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the Palace in her sovereign's presence." Made
her debut in America at Burton's Theatre,
New York, in 1S56, where she played one sea-
son. First appeared in Philadelphia, July 6,
1857, as Captain Charlotte and Polly Crisp, at
the National Theatre, under John Drew's
management. Returned to England, Sept. 11,
1862, and is at present in London, connected
with one of the theatres there.

MARSTON, E. W.— Was born in Orford,
N. H., in 1836. Made his first appearance on
the stage at the Museum, Lowell, Mass., in
1851, as Jimmy Twitcher in "The Golden
Farmer." He travelled through New England
• as a partner of a dramatic company, with
Charles Bidwell. Season of 1S63 was at Nor-
folk, Va. Was at the Memphis Theatre, with
Thompson as manager, for one season, and in
June, 1867, was at the Bowery Theatre, New
York. His wife, Mary Arnold, died at Orford,
Aug, 18, 1858.

MARTAIN, A. J.— Born in New York.
Was connected with the Eagle Street Theatre,
Albany, N. Y., for many years. Enlisted in
the Federal army in 1861.

MARTIN, JAMES.— Born in Canada,
Sept. 27, 1825. Made his debut at Marble-
head, Mass., with a strolling company, as
Christopher Strap in the " Pleasant Neigh-
bor." First appeared in New York, in 1848,
at the Bowery Theatre.

MARTIN, JOHN.— Born in New York, in
176S. Made his debut, in 1791, at the South-
wark Theatre, Philadelphia, as Young Norval.
Was the first American actor that appeared on
the American stage. Died April 18, 1807.

MARTIN, MONS.— Made his debut in
New York, jn 1839, as a dancer, at the Park
Theatre. Retired from the stage and opened
a dancing academy in Philadelphia.

MARTYN, MR. AND MRS.— Made their
American debut, in Sept , 1839, at the Park
Theatre, New York. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Oct. 16, 1839, in the opera of " Cin-
derella." Returned to England in 1840.
Mrs. M. was formerly Miss Inverarity.

MARZETTI, JOSEPH.— A well-known
pantomimist and one of the Ravel Troupe.
Died in New York, Oct. 7, 1864. First came
to the United States in 1836.

MASKELL, MR.— Born in London. Eng.
Made his American debut, March 31, 1855, at
the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Bertrand in the
" Forest of Bondy."

MASON, CHARLES KEMBLE.— Born
in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, Eng., in

Nov., 1805. Made his first appearance in
London when eighteen years of age, as Young
Norval, at Covent Garden Theatre. Made
his debid on the American stage at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, April 21,
1834, as Macbeth, and in New York, the same
year, as Beverly, at the Park Theatre. In
Aug., 1857, he visited California, but did not
remain there long. Until of late he has not
appeared on the stage for many years. He
was at the Winter Garden, New York, during
the season of iS64-'65, when he played the
Ghost in " Hamlet," when it had a run of one
hundred consecutive performances, with Edwin
Booth as the Dane. Appeared in Philadel-
phia at the Academy of Music, in the Spring
of 1869, with Mrs. Scott Siddons. This was
his last regular engagement.

MASON, JOHN. -Born in Edinburgh
Scotland. Made his first appearance on the
American stage at the Park Theatre, New
York, Dec. 19, 1832, as Rover in " Wild Oats."
He became a great favorite with the public,
and was considered a very fair actor. At pres-
ent residing in New Orleans, as an M. D.
His first appearance in London was in June
20, 1 83 1, at Covent Garden, as Romeo.

MASON, MISS.— Born in Edinburgh,
Scotland. Made her American debut, Jan.
26, 1836, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Julia in the " Hunchback." Married a Mr.
Hyllier and retired from the stage.

MASON, MRS.— Maiden name Barber.
Born in London. Made her first appearance
on the American stage, as one of the Fairies
in " O'Flanigan and the Fairies," at the Park
Theatre, New York.

MASON, MRS.— Well known as Mrs.
Elizabeth, and Mrs. Crooke. Born in Eng.,
in 1780. Made her first appearance on the
American stage, Oct. 21, 1809, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Mrs. Beverly in the
" Gamester." Made her debut in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 10, 1816, as Widow Cheerly, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre. Mrs. Mason
was the facsimile of the Comic Masque, as
she was the marked and vivacious companion
of the social circle. She married Crooke, an
English performer, who did not treat her very
well ; neither did her other two husbands treat
her with respect. She finally went to New
Orleans, and became a member of James H.
Caldwell's family, at whose house she died in
the Summer of 1835. Her life had been an
eventful one. We will not attempt even its
outline. As Mrs. Entwistle, she was at one
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the country. The Southern reader will re-
member her better by the name of Crooke, and
the lovers of the drama recall with pleasure her
inimitable acting in the old English comedies.
Married Entwistle in 1816.

MASON, MRS. JAMES.— Maiden name
Emma Wheatley. Was born in 1820. Made
her debut at the Park Theatre, New York, in
1834, as Julia in the " Hunchback." First
appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1S35, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Bianca. Married
and retired from the profession. Died on
Long Island.

MASSETT, STEPHEN C— This gentle-
man, well known as " Jeemes Pipes of Pipes-
ville," was born in London, Eng. , and came
to this country in 1837 on board a sailing ship.
While in Buffalo he was seized with a desire
to go on the stage, joined a Thespian Associa-
tion, and made his debut as Richard the
Third. In Nov., 1841, he left for Charleston,
S. C, with Mr. Latham, manager of the thea-
tre, and made his first appearance before the
public as a vocalist, under the assumed name
of Stephens, and sang "The Light of Other
Days," and "Oh! Would I Were a Boy
Again." He next appeared as McStuart in
"Rob Roy," with success. Matteo in " Fra
Diavolo," was his next part. He remained in
Charleston one season and then returned to
New York. The opera of " Amilie" was pro-
duced at Mitchell's Olympic, Oct. 2, 1S42, and
Mr. Massett was engaged to appear as the
Count, and was christened Mr. Raymond by
Manager Mitchell. In July. 1843, he took a
trip up the Mediterranean on a barque. Dur-
irjg the trip he visited Malta, Smyrna and Con-
stantinople. After a pleasant cruise he ar-
rived in Boston, Jan. 4, 1844. In June, 1849,
there not being a place of amusement of any
kind open in San Francisco, he gave a concert
in a school room on Monday evening, June 22,
1849. This was the first public entertainment
of any sort or kind given on the Pacific coast.
Is at present in New York.

MASSEY, ROSE.— This English actress
made her London, Eng., debut, July 1. 1S67,
at the Haymarket Theatre, as May Meredith
in " Our American Cousin. " Was brought to
America for George Wood's Museum, New
York, where she opened, Feb. 1, 1S69, as Earl
Darnley in the burlesque of "The Field of the
Cloth of Gold." After she closed there she
went to Canada, and on her return opened at
Wallack's Theatre, New York, as the Boy
Blue in the pantomime of" Old Mother Hub-
bard," the same night that the Lauri Family

of Pantomimists first appeared in America,
June 7, 1869.

MATHEWS, CHARLES, SR.— Born in
the Strand, London, July 28, 1776. In a small
room in the Strand, over a pastry cook's shop,
he made his first appearance, playing Phcenix
to Elliston's Pyrrhus. At this time Mathews
had never seen the inside of any theatre. In
Sept., 1792, he payed the manager of the
Richmond Theatre, near London, ten guineas
for the privilege of playing, and he appeared as
Richmond in " Richard the Third," and Bow-
kitt in " The Son-in-Law." In 1797 he mar-
ried Miss Strong, of Exeter. She died in 1802.
Made his first appearance on the London
stage, May 15, 1803, at the Haymarket Thea-
tre, as Jubal in "The Jew." In 1S03 he mar-
ried Miss Jackson. In Sept., 1804, he made
his first appearance at Drury Lane, as Don
Manuel in " She Would and She Would Not."
In 1S22 he crossed the Atlantic, and arrived in
New York, where the yellow fever was raging
so badly that he soon left for Baltimore, where
he made his first appearance on the American
stage, Sept. 2, at the Holliday Street Theatre,
in " The Trip to Paris" — receipts, $752. Made
his first appearance in New York, Nov. 22,
1822, at the Park Theatre, as Goldfinch. His
engagement in Boston, Mass, in 1823, was a
most brilliant one. The seats at the theatre
were sold at auction, and the sum raised from
these sales beyond the established price was
52,400. One-half of this sum Mr. Mathews
received. Before leaving Boston he gave to
the Theatrical Fund $1,200, and to the British
Charitable Society and the Theatrical Fund
the net receipts of an entertainment at Boyl-
ston Hall. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Feb. 24, 1S23, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Goldfinch in " Road to Ruin," introducing
his songs of the " The Mail Coach" and
" Prime Bang Up," and as Monsieur Morbleau
in "Monsieur Tonson." His engagement
lasted seventeen nights, the receipts being
$13,751. His benefit yielded him $1,312. Re-
turned to England shortly after this engage-
ment. In 1834 he returned to America, and
made his debut at the Park Theatre, New
York, Oct. 14, as Monsieur Morbleau. On
Nov. 8, 1834, he was tendered a public dinner,
at Masonic Hall, Philadelphia. Made his ap-
pearance at the Chestnut on the 10th, with
his "At Home." Made his last appearance
in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1S34. His last ap-
pearance on the stage was at New York, Feb.
11, 1S35. He sailed for Eng., Feb. 18, and
after a voyage of nineteen days reached Liver-
pool, very sick. He was removed to Plymouth,

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where he died June 28, 1835. His disease
was water on the chest. His remains were
interred in St. Andrew's Church, Plymouth.

MATHEWS, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.,
JR. — Mr. M. was born in London, Eng., in
1802. Made his first appearance on the stage
in 1822, at the English Opera House, appear-
ing for the benefit of R. B. Peake. Made his
first appearance on the London stage, Dec. 7,
1835, at the Olympic, as George Rattleton in
his own farce of " The Humpbacked Lover,"
and Tim Topple in " The Old and Young
Stager." In 1S37 he came to the United
States, and made his debut, Sept. 17, at the
Park Theatre, New York, in the comedy of
" One Hour," His success was not very great,
on account of the money panic. First appear-
ed in Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1S38, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, as Charles Swiftley in
"One Hour." He appeared with his wife,
Madame Vestris, but their engagement proved
a signal failure. They left, disappointed and
chagrined. Returned to England shortly
afterwards. Mr. M. revisited America in
1857, opening at the Broadway Theatre, New
York, Sept. 14, in " Married for Money," and
" Patter vs. Clatter." Played star engage-
ments throughout the States. Made his ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 1S57, at lrie
Academy of Music, in " Married for Money,"
and " Patter vs. Clatter." On Feb. 16, 1858,
he married Mrs. Lizzie Y/eston Jackson Daven-
port, etc., in Jersey City. His social and pro-
fessional career in this country he brought to a
proper termination by getting well whipped
with a cowhide in the hands of Mr. A. H.
Davenport, whom he slandered with having
sold to him his wife. The affair took place in
front of the New York Hotel, and the igno-
minious chastisement was well deserved, and
he should receive it as the natural finish of his
shameful course of life in this country. He
shortly after sailed for Europe, where he has
been ever since. As an actor he was not con-
sidered great. He was a fair performer, and
rendered his parts acceptably ; but he was de-
cidedly inferior to many American actors.

Lucy Eliza Bartolozzi, afterwards Mad. Ves-
tris, and latterly Mrs. Mathews, was born in
Soho, London, March 2, 1797. Married in
1813 to M. Armand Vestris, who died in 1823,
and on July 18, 1838, she married Charles
Mathews. Made her debut at the King's
Theatre, London, July 20, 1S15, as Proserpina
in the opera of " II Ratle Proserpina." First
appeared in English opera, Feb. 19, 1820, as
Lilla in the '.' Siege of Belgrade." Made her
debut in America, Sept. 18, 183S, at the Park

Theatre, New York. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1838, at the Chestnut, as
Julia in " One Hour." Her last appearance
on the stage was at the Lyceum Theatre, Lon-
don, July 26, 1S54, when, for her husband's
benefit, she played in the little piece called
" Sunshine Through the Clouds." Died at
her residence, Grove Lodge, Fulham, near
London, of cancer, Aug. 8, 1856, and was
buried at Kensal-green.

Lizzie Weston, right name Jackson, after-
wards known as Mrs. Mathews, was the
daughter of " Black Jackson," and was born
in New York. She made her debut Sept. 12,
1849, at tne American Theatre, New Orleans.
Her first appearance in New York was at the
National, during the season of 1851. She
then visited Philadelphia, where she made her
debut, Aug. 29, 1852, as Lydia Languish, at
the old Chestnut Street Theatre, and Sally, in
" The Eton Boy." She remained two seasons
at this theatre, after which she joined the com-
pany at the Walnut. She was married to Mr.
A. H. Davenport, from whom she was divorced,
Feb. 15, 1S58. On Feb. 16, only one day after
the divorce, she was married in Jersey City to
Charles Mathews, who was on a starring tour
to this country. Soon after sailed for England,
and made her first appearance on the London
stage, Oct. n, 1858, at the Haymarket Thea-
tre, as Lady Gay Spanker. Is at present in
London, living with her husband.

MATHEWS, RICHARD.— Born in New
York, in 1823. Made his debut at the Muse-
um, Troy, N. Y., in 1847, as the Count in the
" Honeymoon."

MATTOCKS, MRS.— Maiden name Isa-
bella Hallam. Was born in England, in 1746.
Made her debut when only four and a half
years old. Retired from the stage in 1S0S.

MAXWELL, GEORGE.— Born in Lock-
port, N. Y., June 8, 1837. From 1853 to
1S56 he was employed in the Recording
Clerk's Office. Made his first appearance on
the stage, July 2, 1S56, with Yankee Scoville's
company. Remained in the profession two
years, when he was employed as clerk in the
Western Hotel, Suspension Bridge, N. Y.
Came to New York in Sept., i860, and pur-
chased John Decker's saloon and restaurant,
No. 1 Park Row. Returned to the stage in
1864, when George Wood opened the Broad-
way Theatre, New York. Travelled with G.
A. Hough season of iS64-'65. Appeared at
the Winter Garden, New York, during the
season of iS65-'66. In May, 1866, he organ-
ized and managed a travelling " Black Crook"
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during the Fall season of 1868. At present in
New York.

MAY, JOHN.— Born in Cherry Valley,
Otsego County, State of New York, Sept. 7,
1816. First joined a circus company at Rich-
mond Hill Theatre, New York. In 1S44 Mr.
May visited Europe professionally, and per-
formed with eclat at all the principal circuses
of England, France, Spain, etc. His first ap-
pearance before a Philadelphia audience took
place March 19, 1S45, at the old National
Theatre, as Jonathan in " The Heroic Struggle
of 1776." He was admitted to the insane de-
partment of Blockley Almshouse, Philadelphia,
May 13, 1854. where he died June 12 of the
same year. He was struck on the head out
West by a stone, from the effects of which he
lost his memory and was unable to perform for
some time.

MAY, MISS JULIANA— Born in Wash-
ington, D C, where her childhood was passed.
Having at an early age evinced an extraordi-
nary ear and fondness for music, as well as a
voice of uncommon power and sweetness,
these gifts were sedulously cultivated with a
view simply to the embellishment and gratifica-
tion of private life. Miss May pursued, for
several years, a course of severe study in all
the schools of Naples and Florence. She ac-
cepted an operatic engagement at Trente, a
provincial town, making her debtit as Amina
in " La Somnambula." The encouragement
and warm applause which here greeted her
every successive performance, was such as
would satisfy the most aspiring debutante , and
Miss May no longer hesitated to form an en-
gagement for the opera at Verona, making her
first appearance as Gilda in " II Rigoletto."
She shortly after returned to the United States
and made her first appearance on the American
stage, Sept. 22, 1857, at Niblo's Garden, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, March
20, 1S58, at the Academy of Music, as Amina.

MAY, ROSE.— Styled the " English Lin-
net." Made her American dehd Nov. 10,
1851, in Boston.

MAYER, MRS.— Made her <&<W in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 11, 1S47, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Marchioness in the " Child of
Nature."

MAYO, FRANK.— Born in Boston, April
19, 1839. Made his debut July 19, 1S56, at
the American Theatre, San Francisco, Cal.,
as the Waiter in "Raising the Wind." Ar-
rived in New York in Aug., 1S65, and visited
Boston, where he played an engagement.
Since then he has played star engagements

throughout the country. When " The Tem-
pest " was produced at the Grand Opera House,
New York, March 31, 1869, he was especially
engaged to play Ferdinand, being his first ap-
pearance in that city.

MAYWOOD, MARY ELIZABETH.—
Born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1822. Made her
first appearance on the stage, April* 14, 183S,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
as Angela in *' Castle Spectre," for the benefit
of her father. First appeared in New York,
in 1839, at tne Park Theatre, as Bianca in
"Fazio." Made her debut on the London
stage in June, 1S39, at the Haymarket Thea-
tre, as Bianca. She was soon after married
to Mr. Stanley, and returned to America. On
Sept. 17, 1S42, became lessee of the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

MAYWOOD, MISS AUGUSTA.— Right
name Williams, step-daughter of Robert C.
Maywood. Born in Philadelphia, in 1S25.
Made her first appearance on the stage as a
dancer, under the title of " The Young Augus-
ta," at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, Dec. 30, 1837, for her mother's benefit,
appearing as Zelica in "The Maid of Cash-
mere." She was a pupil of P. H. Hazard.
Made her first appearance in a speaking char-
acter, Jan. 15, 183S, at the Chestnut, and re-
cited the " Seven Ages of Woman," for the
benefit of William E. Burton. Made her de-
but in New York, Feb. 12, 1S38, at the Park
Theatre. In 1S39 she crossed the Atlantic,
and was the first American ever admitted to
the Academy of Dancing at Paris. Appeared
on the boards of the Academie Royale de Mu-
sique, at Paris, in the "Tarentule," with the
inimitable Fanny Ellsler, Dec. 25, 1839. In
Nov., 1S40, she eloped with Mr. Sydney Wil-
kins, a young musician belonging to the orches-
tra of the Academie Royale de Musique. In
Jan., 185S, she was residing at Florence, and
the furore she created by her dancing was as-
tonishing.

MAYWOOD, MRS. MARTHA.— Born
in Bath, Somerset, Eng., in 1793. Made her
first appearance on the stage at Boston, Lincoln-
shire, Eng. Made her debut in America in
1S16, at Boston, under the name of Mrs. H.
Williams, at the Boston Theatre, as Desde-
mona in " Othello." First appeared in New
York, in 1S19, at the Park Theatre, as Cicely
Homespun in " Heir at Law." Appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1S20, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Rosalind In 182S she
separated from Williams and married May-
wood. Took her farewell of the stage, April
-S. 1S3S, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, but re-

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turned to it soon after. She was last in New
York at the Greenwich Theatre, in 1846, and
died in the West about 1855.

MAYWOOD, ROBERT CAMPBELL.—
Born in Scotland, in 17S6. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in 181 7, at the Drury
Lane Theatre, as Shylock. First appeared on
the American stage, in 1S19, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Richard the Third.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1828,
at the Arch, as King Lear. In April, 1832, he
became manager of the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, in conjunction with Pratt
and Rowbotham. On Sept. 3 he became
manager of the Chestnut Street Theatre, with
the same gentlemen. On Dec. 21, 1832, the
season closing at the Chestnut, he returned to
the Walnut as manager. In 1834 he was man-
ager of the Chestnut and Arch Street Theatres.
On March 9, 1840, he relinquished the manage-
ment of the Chestnut, and took his farewell
benefit. The performance consisted of " Som-
nambula " and " Cramund Brig." Died Dec.
1, 1856, at the Marshall Institute, in Troy, N.
Y., of paralysis. He had been a patient at
the Infirmary for two years.

MEDICA, MISS.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, July 3, 1850, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Miss Titter in the "Irish Lion."

MEEKER, W. H.— Born in Saratoga, N.
Y. Made his debut Oct. 13, 1845, at Augusta,
Ga., as Balthazar in the " Honeymoon."
First appeared in New York, in April, 1848,
at the Bowery Theatre, as Richmond in
" Richard the Third." Is at present in the
West.

MEIGHAM, THADDEUS W.— Born in
New York, in 1821. Made his debut at Vaux-
hall Garden, New York, as Frederick in the
" Actress of all Work." Retired from the stage
and is at present attached to the New York
press.

MELBOURNE, MISS.-Made her Ameri-
can debut, in 1796, at the Chestnut, Philadel-
phia.

MELMOTH, MRS.— Born in London,
Eng.,in 1749. Made her debut at the Theatre,
Cork, Ireland. Visited America in 1793, and
appeared, Nov. 20, at the John Street Theatre,
New York, as Euphrasia in the "Grecian
Daughter." First appeared in Philadelphia,
Sept. 22, 1794, at the South Street Theatre, as
Euphrasia. She was married early in life,
and unhappily, to Mr. Pratt, under the name
of Courtney Melmoth, the well-known author
of "Gleanings;" he carried her off from a
boarding school when young. They both went

on the stage, and played in several companies,
both in England and Ireland. They at length
separated, and she continued to bear his as-
sumed name. Retired from the stage and pur-
chased a small house on Long Island, between
Brooklyn and Fort Swift, with land enough to
keep some cows, whose milk contributed to
supply the New York market. This trade,
and a few scholars as boarders at the Seminary,
she for some time kept at the same place,
where she died, Sept. 2S, 1823.

MELTON, MISS.— A sister of the late
Charles M. Walcot. Was bora in Liverpool,
Eng. Made her American debut at the Na-
tional Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1840. Her
first appearance in New York took place at
Niblo's Garden, in the Summer of 1840, as
Mrs. Juniper in the farce of " But, However,"
and Susan in " Analyzation." Mr. Burton
was starring there at the same time, and the
company who played Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, consisted of Browne, Walton,
Crouta, Cunningham, Stafford, Pearson, Mrs.
Hardwick, Mrs. Rivers, Miss Randolph, and
Mr. Chippendale, Director. Miss Melton was
announced as from the St. Charles, New Or-
leans, and Haymarket, London. She retired
from the stage soon after this, and in 1861 was
residing with her husband in Ireland.

MELVILLE, EMILY.— Born in Phila-
delphia. Made her first appearance on the
stage, as the Duke of York in " Richard the
Third," to Forrest's Richard, in Providence,
R. I., during the season of i85S-'56. She
then proceeded West, and we hear of her at
the Louisville Theatre, under Bates' manage-
ment, where, at eight years of age, she was
playing with great success in characters far
beyond her age. During the engagement of
Mrs. English's St. Denis Ravel Troupe at
Laura Keene's Theatre, New York, in the
Summer season of 1863, she was in the com-
pany. Went to California in 1868, where she
is at present.

MELVILLE, JAMES.-This celebrated
bareback equestrian was born in Sydney, Aus-
tralia, Oct. 15, 1837. His right name is Craw-
ford. Has been in America for a number of
years, travelling throughout the country with
circus companies. He is one of the best bare-
back equestrians in the country.

MENKEN, ADAH ISAACS.— Born in a
small village near New Orleans, La., June 15,
1835. She was the eldest of the children,
there being a boy and another girl. The sister
was named Josephine. Adah was not born of
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braced the Jewish religion in after years. Her
father died when she was seven years of age,
and Adah and her sister made their debut as
danseuses at the French Opera House, New
Orleans, with great success. During her ca-
reer as a danseuse Adah mastered the French
and Spanish languages. She remained at the
Opera House, New Orleans, for one year,
then joined the Monplaisir Troupe, visiting
Havana, and became a great favorite with the
habitues. She was called the " Queen of
the Piazza." She next visited Texas and
Mexico, and played a brilliant engagement at
the leading opera house in Mexico. Return-
ing to New Orleans, she retired from the stage
and published a volume of poems called
" Memories," under the signature of " Indig-
ina." While in Galveston in 1856, she married
Alexander Isaacs Menken, a musician. She
then made her debut at the Varieties Theatre,
New Orleans, in " Fazio," during the season
of 1858. She then proceeded to Wood's The-
atre, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky.,
Soon after this she became leading lady with
W. H. Crisp's company during its Southern
circuit. She then left the stage and studied
sculpture in the studio of T. D. Jones, at Co-
lumbus, Ohio. On the 3d of April, 1859, she
was married to John C. Heenan, by the Rev.
J. S. Baldwin, at the Rock Cottage, on the
Bloomingdale Road, near New York, from
■whom she was divorced in 1S62 by an Indiana
Court, She made her first appearance on the
New York stage at the National Theatre, while
under Purdy's management, June, 1859. Her
first engagement at the Old Bowery Theatre
commenced March 19, i860. Her second en-
gagement at the Old Bowery commenced April
30, i860. She afterwards travelled through the
South and West as a star. On her leturn she
played an engagement at the New Bowery
Theatre, during which she was married to
Robert H. Newell (known in the literary world
as " Orpheus C. Kerr "), in New York, in Oc-
tober, 1861, and on July 13, 1S63, she sailed
for California, accompanied by Orpheus. She
made her debut in San Francisco August 24,
at the Opera House, as Mazeppa, opening to
$1,640. Sailed for England from California,
April 22, 1S64, and was immediately secured
for Astley's Theatre, London, where she made
her debut under E. T. Smith's management,
Oct. 3d, as Mazeppa. Divorced from Mr.
Newell in Allen County, Indiana, October.

1865. Returned to New York in March,

1866, and made her debut on Broadway, at
Wood's Theatre, April 30th, as Mazeppa. She
terminated her engagement abruptly on May

25. She then made a brief tour through the
West and returned to New York. On the 21st
of Aug., 1866, she was married to James Bar-
clay at her residence, the Bleak House, in
New York. During the same year, she sailed
for England. After fulfilling an engagement
in Liverpool she proceeded to Paris and made
her debut, Sunday evening, Dec. 30, at the
Theatre de la Gaite, in a new role written ex-
pressly for her. Reappeared in London at
Astley's, Oct. 26, 1S67, as Mazeppa. Com-
menced a third engagement at Astley's, Jan.
27, 1S6S, in " Black Eyed Susan." Opened
an engagement at the Pavilion Theatre, Lon-
don, April 13, as Mazeppa. Appeared at Sad-
ler's Wells Theatre, London, May 11, as
Directress of that establishment, and opened
in "Mazeppa." On Monday, Aug. 10, 1S68,
she died in the Jewish faith in the rue Cramar-
tine, Paris. She was temporarily interred in the
strangers' burying ground at Pere la Chaise
Cemetery. On April 11, 1869, her remains
were removed to Mont Parnasse Cemetery,
and there placed in their final resting place.

MERCER, J.— Born in 1820. Made his
debut July 8, 1829, as King Artaxominous in
" Bombastes Furioso."

MERCER, THOMAS, SR. — Born in
Whitby, Eng., in 1796. Made his debut as
Frederick, in the " School of Reform," at
Kendall, Eng. First appeared in London,
Eng., Oct. 26, 1819, at Drury Lane, as Bellamy
in the " Suspicious Husband." Arrived in
America in 1827, and made his debut Oct. 30,
at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Frederick in
the "Poor Gentleman." Made his debut in
New York, in 1829, at the Park Theatre, as
the Prince in " Der Freyschutz." Returned to
England.

MERCER, MR. AND MRS. THOS, JR.
Born in England, in 181 7. Made their debut
Oct. 24, 1827, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia.
Returned to England.

MERLIN, CLARENCE DE.— First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, March 5, 1850, at the
Arch, in her native city, as a vocalist. First
appeared as an actress, March S, 1850, as Lis-
ette in the drama of " Lucille."

MERRITT, KATE.— Made her debut
Nov. 25, 1861, at Louisville, Ky., as Juliana
in the " Honeymoon."

MERRYFIELD, JERRY. — Born in
Shaftesbury, Eng., Sept. 21, 1820. In 1835
he first entered the profession as call boy, at
the Buffalo, N. Y., Theatre. He subsequently
played low comedy. In 1837 he visited New
York, and became attached to the Olympic
Theatre, and afterwards became the greatest

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favorite ever seen at the Franklin Theatre.
First appeared in Philadelphia, July 28, 1851,
at Barnum's Museum. Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
Aug. 8, 1S62.

MERRYFIELD, ROSE.— Well known as
the celebrated Rose Cline. Was the original
representative of Topsy in " Uncle Tom's
Cabin." Made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia, March 4, 1850, at the Arch Street
Theatre, in the farce entitled " New Foot-
man."

MESTAYER, CHARLES.— Died in Bos-
ton, May 12, 1849, of consumption. His wid-
ow is now Mrs. Barney Williams.

MESTAYER, HARRY.— Was a good
violinist, and was connected with the circus
business. His life was a chequered one. Be-
ing left penniless in New Orleans, he shipped
in an English vessel, and landed at Liverpool
with his only friend — a violin. After perform-
ing at the Fairs through the country, and be-
coming destitute, he was induced to enlist in
the English army, calling himself an English-
man. It was soon discovered that he was a
Yankee, and he received the worst of treatment
from the officers. He finally ran away, but
was captured and punished. Mestayer was
sent with the regiment to the Cape of Good
Hope. He finally managed to get a letter to
his friends in Boston, by an American vessel.
Mr. Pelby and several influential friends made
the fact known at Washington. The Ameri-
can Minister at London demanded that Mes-
tayer, an American citizen, should be released
from the British service. The discharge was
sent out to the Cape, but the government find-
ing some trifling flaw in the document, Mes-
tayer was doomed to another bitter disappoint-
ment for thirteen long months more, in slavery
of the worst form. The officer was about to
have Mestayer brought forward for corporal
punishment one day, but when the lash was
about to be applied, an order was received
from the Governor to have Mestayer brought
before him, and the flogging was postponed.
The discharge from England had arrived, and
Mestayer was free, after suffering all but death
for thirteen years. Feeling that he once more
stood in the attitude of a freeman, he ad-
dressed a few words of farewell to his cruel
commander, telling him that the judgment of
heaven would sooner or later fall upon his
head. And so it did. Gen C.'s head was
afterwards blown from his body in the East
Indies.

MESTAYER, LOUIS JOSEPH.— Born
in New York, Nov. 30, 1S1S. First appeared
on the stage at the Chatham Street Theatre,

New York, under the management of his
brother-in-law, C. R. Thorne, Jr., in a small
comic part in the extravaganza of " Don Gio-
vanni in London," Mrs. Gibbs being the star
attraction. His next attempt was as Smart in
the farce of " Rendezvous." He remained at
the Chatham three years, when he left for
South America with a dramatic company com-
posed of Charles Mestayer and wife (now Mrs.
Barney Williams), Mrs. Hautonville (now
Mrs. Bradshaw), Herr Cline, Mons. Paul,
and others, under the management of Mr.
Thorne. On his return from South America
he played light comedy and fops at the National
Theatrej Boston, under William Pelby's (his
uncle) management. He remained there for
two seasons, and then was engaged at the Bos-
ton Museum, where he continued for seven
years as leading juvenile man and light come-
dian. In 1S51 he visited California, where for
one season he was a great favorite. Since his
return from California he has acted principally
in Philadelphia, Boston and New York. Is
at present at the Tammany, in the last-named
city. On Aug. 9, 1847, he was married to May
Naylor, a lady who is still living, but who has
not appeared on the stage.

MESTAYER, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.
— A good low comedian in his day. Dead.

Mrs. M. made her debut in Philadelphia,
Dec. 29, 1S45, at the Chestnut, as Clemanthe,
in " Ion." Died in Boston, Nov. 30, i860,
aged 74 years. She was the mother of Mrs.
C. R. Thorne, Miss Emily Mestayer, Louis,
Henry and Augustus Mestayer, and John and
Charles.

MESTAYER, WILLIAM A.— Born in
Philadelphia, June 8, 1S44. First appeared
on the stage for his mother's benefit (Mrs.
Charles Houpt, nee Emily Mestayer), at the
Boston Museum, Feb. iS, 1862, under E. F.
Reach's management, as Ruy Gomez in
" Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady." From
thence he went to Niblo's Garden, New York,
under the tutorship of Edwin Forrest, with
whom his mother had placed him. His next
appearance was in Philadelphia, at the New
Chestnut Street Theatre, and then back to
Niblo's with the Wallack-Davenport combina-
tion. He served two years in the Army of the
Potomac as an officer in .the Construction
Corps. Reappeared on the stage in Troy, N.
Y., at the Opera House. His next engage-
ment was at the Howard Athenaeum, Boston,
as leading man for H. Willard. Reappeared
in New York at Lucy Rushton's Theatre.
Went to California and appeared at Barrett &
McCullough's new theatre, season of iS68-'6g.

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METZ. E —Made his debut Feb. 2, 1827,
al the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Harry Ber-
tram. First appeared in New York, at the
Park Theatre, in March, 1827, as Lorenzo in
the " Cabinet."

MEYER, LEOPOLD DE.- This great
pianist made his debut in America, on Nov. 7,
1S45, at the Tabernacle, New York.

MEYER, MR.— Was accidentally shot and
killed while playing in the " Robbers," at
Louisville. Ky.

MEYERS, LOUISA.— Born in Mount
Pleasant, Ohio. Made her debut, in a concert
in Boston. In 1S65 she joined an English
Opera Troupe. She then played a brief en-
gagement in Boston, at Mrs. Barrow's Thea-
tre. After a successful season in that city,
where, as a vocalist and actress, she gained
considerable reputation, she was engaged by
Mrs. John Wood for the Olympic Theatre, in
New York, making her debut with the open-
ing of the season. Is at present in Boston.

MILES, JULIA- Born in New York, in
1829, in which city she made her debut in 1846,
at the Park Theatre, as Margaretta in " Born
to Good Luck." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, March 19, 1850, at the Walnut, as Lady
Anne in a burlesque on " Richard the Third."

MILES, PLINY.— Born in Massachusetts.
Died in Malta, in April, 1S65. He was a
popular lecturer.

MILES, R. E. J.— Born in Culpepper
Court House, Va., Sept. 9, 1835. Made his
debut Sept. 13, 1S55, at Columbus, Ohio, as
Benedict in " Family Jars." Commenced
playing horse pieces in Aug., 185S, at St. Paul,
' Minn., in " Mazeppa." Has travelled through-
out the country as a star with his horse pieces.
For the past two seasons he has been manager
of the National Theatre, Cincinnati, where he
is at present.

MILLER, JOHN D.— Born in New York,
in 1771. Made his debut in July, 1796, at
Hartford, Conn., as Clement in the " Deserted
Daughter." Retired from the stage.

MILLER, MR. AND MRS. W. CHRIS-
TIE.— Mr. M. was born in New York, Aug.
10, 1S42. First appeared on the stage, March
3, 1S59, as an amateur at Hoym's Theatre,
Bowery, New York, as the Marquis in " Ugo-
lino." His first appearance as a regular actor
was Oct. 17, 1S63, at the Winter Garden Thea-
tre, New York, as Guidel in " Ruy Bias."
Was at Niblo's Garden, New York, in 1864.
Opened in Albany, N. Y. , at the Academy of
Music, Sept. 6,*S64, as Benvolio in " Romeo
and Juliet." Remained there until the theatre !

was destroyed by fire. Was married, Nov.
17, 1S62, to Jenny Towel], in New York.
Was at the Griswold Opera House, Troy, N.
Y., season of i86S-'69.

Mrs. Miller, nee Towell, was born in Dub-
lin, Ireland, Aug. 1, 1S47. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Academy of Mu-
sic, Albany, N. Y., as Charlotte in " The
Stranger."

MILLIKEN, MR.— Born in Baltimore,
Md. Made his debut in his native city, in
1S35, as Lord Rivers in the " Day After the
Wedding," at the Holliday Street Theatre.

MILLINGTON, MISS.— Made her debut
at the Walnut, Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1850, as
Sally in the " Eton Boy."

MILLONS, THOMAS.— Died in Galves-
ton, Texas, Oct. 13, 1853. He was a native of
Scotland.

MILLS, MR— Born in England. Made
his debut in America, Oct. 4, 1806, in Balti-
more, Md., as Bob Tyke. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1S06, at the Chestnut, as
Bob Tyke.

MILLS, MR. AND MRS.— Bom in Eng-
land. Came to this country in 1S30, and ap-
peared at Peale's Museum, New York. They
were accompanied by a daughter, afterwards
known as the " Lady Magician," who made
her debut at Peale's Museum, New York, July
4, 1839. She then visited Philadelphia, and
travelled through the South.

MILLS, MRS. ELIZA.— From the Thea-
tre Royal, Manchester. Made her debut in
Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1S06, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Rosina in the opera of that
name. Died suddenly in the insane depart-
ment of the Blockley Almshouse, Philadelphia,
June 15, 1857.

MILLS, T. E. — Born in London, England.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1S57,
at the National Theatre, as Huon in " Love."
He has played under the name of T. Mills
Edwards. For several seasons he has been a
manager in the West, where he is at present.

MILNER, ANNIE.— Born in Scotland,
in 1S36. Was a very popular vocalist in
London. Came to this country with H, C.
Cooper, violinist, and appeared Aug. 17,
1S57, in concert at the Academy of Music, New
York. Was afterwards the prima donna of
the Cooper English Opera Troupe. Re-
turned to England with Cooper in 1S62, and .
is at present travelling through the provinces,
giving concerts.

MILNER, MR.— Born in Prince Edward
Island, N. S. Made his debut in 1S39 at the

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Bowery Theatre, New York. Retired from
the stage and went into business in California.

MIRANDOLA, SIC— Made his Ameri-
can debut in May, i860, in New York in
opera.

MISSOURI, MISS.— Full name Louisa
Missouri Miller, sister to Josephine Clifton.
Born in 1821. Made her first appearance on
the stage in April, 1838. at the National
Theatre, New York, as Alice in " Ernest
Maltravers." She died in New York, June
16, 1838. The stain of her parentage was un-
known for years, but when it transpired the
transgressions of the mother were visited with
cruel promptitude and emphasis upon an inno-
cent child. She had been placed in the family
of Thomas Hamblin. There was great ex-
citement about the house soon after she died,
and a post mortem examination held by the
coroner, which resulted in a verdict that the
deceased came to her death by inflammation of
the brain caused by great mental excitement,
induced jointly by the violent conduct of her
mother and the publication of abusive articles
in a paper called the Polyanthus. We can-
not but think how adamantine cold and dis-
tressful is that custom of the world which in-
volves the offending with the discolored repu-
tations of their kindred. It is most unjust
and most inhuman. Yet it seems inevitable ;
for the inexorable laws which govern the con-
duct and habits of the gentler sex impel them
to unrelenting severity upon those who by
proximity of blood, though stainless them-
selves as the upper ether, may wear the shad-
owed livery of another's shame.

MITCHELL, CHARLOTTE.— Born in

England. Was a great favorite at the Lyceum
Theatre, London. Made her debut in New
York in 1840, at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre, as Peg Woffington. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1840, at the Walnut, as
Zamora, in the " Honeymoon."

MITCHELL, EDITH.— Born in London,
Eng., in 1S34, Came to America when quite
young with her parents, and made her first ap-
pearance on the stage in one of the Western
theatres. In 1S58 she visited California and
thence to Australia. Was previously married
to William Ward, and was at the Buffalo
Theatre, season of iS56-'s7. She then married
T. Gordon, and visited India, etc. Died in
Bombay, Jan. 2, 186S, of dysentery

MITCHELL, G. W.— Born in New York
in 1S40, near the front stage door entrance to
Purdy's National Theatre. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in 1S55, at trie Old Na-

tional, New York, where he remained as
utility man until the theatre was demolished.
He then went to Baltimore and Washington
for one season each. Retired from the stage,
but returned to it in i860, at the Old Bowery.
Served three years in the Southern rebellion.
In 1863 he was engaged at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. In 1S65 was at the
New Bowery, New York, for character busi-
ness. Since 1S66 he has played first Old Men
in Boston, Memphis, St. Louis, and is at
present in Omaha.

MITCHELL, EMMA. -This lady is a
sister to Maggie Mitchell. She made her first
appearance on the stage in April, 1853, as a
danseuse at the St. Charles Theatre, in the
Bowery, New York. Made her debut as an
actress in April, 1858, as Justin, in " The Wan-
dering Boys," in Providence, R. I., for Mag-
gie's benefit. She played the following season
in Mobile, Ala., and then retired from the
stage. She is now residing in New York.

MITCHELL, MARY.-Sister of Maggie
Mitchell. Born in New York in 1831. Made
her first appearance on the stage at Newark,
N. J., in the spring of 1S55, as Topsey in
" Uncle Tom's Cabin." She next appeared
at the Albany, N. Y., Theatre, June 22, 1855,
as Celia in " As You Like It." Was married
to James Collier, from whom she was divorced
in i860. During her early professional career,
she appeared as leading lady at various thea-
tres throughout the country, including New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.
In i860 she was with M. W. Canning, in
Montgomery, Ala. Commenced her starring
tour in 1S63, and played successfully through
the West and South for three seasons. Was
married to John W. Albaugh in July, 1S66.

MITCHELL, MARGARET JULIA —
Familiarly, known as Maggie Mitchell ; was
born in New York in 1S32, and has been on
the stage ever since she could walk, having
gone on for child's parts at the Old Bowery
Theatre, under Hamblin's management. In
1851 she appeared at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre, as Julia in the " Soldier's Daughter ;"
shortly after which she commenced a starring
tour, playing " Ratty O'Shiel," " Satan in
Paris," " The Young Prince," the " French
Spy," and other pieces. First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 20, 1S54, at the Chestnut,
as Constance, in " Love Chase." Leased
Laura Keene's Theatre, New York, for a sum-
mer season, and opened June 9, 1862, pro-
ducing " Fanchon" for the first time in New
York. Was married to Mr. Paddock, a young
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in Troy, N. Y., Oct. 15, 186S, after a court
ship of about fourteen years. During the
summer of 1S69 Maggie was very sick, and
was in great danger for some time, but we are
glad to record the fact that "she still lives."
It was during her dangerous illness that her
mother died in New York.

MITCHELL, WILLIAM.— Born at Bill-
.quay, Durham, Eng., in 1799. Made his first
appearance on the stage at Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, in England, as the Country Boy in " The
Recruiting Officer." Made his debut on the
London stage, at the Strand Theatre, in a
piece entitled " Professionals Puzzled." In
1837 he came to America with Charles How-
ard, James W. Wallack, Jr., and Bengough,
the scenic artist. Henry Willard, the mana-
ger of the National Theatre, corner of Leon-
ard and Church streets, New York, had en-
gaged these gentlemen expressly for his thea-
tre ; at which establishment Mr. M. made his
American debut. M. Mitchell's faults were
few, his virtues many. He was esteemed and
beloved by all who knew him. On the 12th
of May, 1856, he breathed his last, at New
York ; and at a time when his friends were
endeavoring to get up a benefit at some thea-
tre for his relief. He made a fine fortune at
the famous " Olympic." but the last seven
years of disease, suffering and misfortune ex-
hausted all. He left a widow, poor, discon-
solate, and helpless, whose devotion to him
and his necessities during the last sad years
of his life shed lustre upon a woman's truth
and virtue.

MOCKERITZ. ARNOLD.— A bearded
boy, aged 3 years and 9 months, exhibited
as such in New York, in which city he died,
July 7, 1S57.

MONIER, VIRGINIA.— Born in the West
Indies. Made her debut June 9, 1834, at the
Walnut, Philadelphia, as Evadne. First ap-
peared in New York, June 27, 1834, at the
Park 'Theatre, as Evadne. Appeared in
London, Eng., in 1841, at DruryLane.

MONTEZ, LOLA— Born in (some ac-
counts say Limerick, some Seville) 1824.
Was first married to Captain James, at Dub-
lin, when only fifteen years of age. While in
Paris she was to have been married to the
young and gifted Dujarrier, editor of JLa
Presse, but he was killed in a duel. She made
her debut as a dariseuse, and attracted con-
siderable attention. Came to America in the
same ship with Kossuth. Made her American
debut Dec. 29, iS5i,at the Broadway Theatre,
New York, as Betty in the "Tyrolean."
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1S52,

at the Walnut Street Theatre. She afterwards
appeared as a lecturer. Died in New York,
Jan. 17, 1S61. She was said to be insane upon
Spiritualism. She said that, at the command
of the spirits, she forsook the stage both as
an actress and dancer ; that she must devote
herself to lecturing, which was her destiny ;
that the spirits gave her the subjects and the
lectures ere she wrote them ; that they gave
her India for her next subject.

MONTEZ, MINNIE.— Right name Fol-
land, sister of Lola Montez's treasurer.
Made her debut June 25, 1857, at Albany, N.
Y., in " Plot and Passion."

MONTGOMERY, CHARLES. — First
appeared in Philadelphia, June 25, 1S50, at the
Arch. Street Theatre, as the Golden Farmer.

MONTRESSOR, SIG. GEORGE B.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1833,
at the Chestnut, in Italian opera.

MONTPLASIR TROUPEtTHE.— Con-
sisting of W. M. Montplasir, Messieurs Gros-
si, Wiethoff, Comet, Toledo ; Mesdames
Montplasir, Miller and H. Vallee, and M'lles
Blondeau, Bulan and Louise. Made their de-
btit in America, in 1S4S, at the Broadway
Theatre, New York.

MOORE, CARRIE AUGUSTA.— Born
in Concord, Mass., in 1S43, and is the daugh-
ter of John B. Moore, Deputy Sheriff of Mid-
dlesex County. First appeared in public on
the roller skates, in the Spring of 1863, at the
Boston Theatre. First appeared in New York
at the Olympic Theatre, in March, 186S, in
the skating scene in the pantomime of " Hump-
ty Dumpty."

MOORE, ELIZA— Known as the " Lion
Queen," whose right name was Cybelle.
Made her debut as a dancer, in 1S36, at the
Walnut, Philadelphia. Retired from the stage
and joined a menagerie, and entered the lion's
den as a performer.

MOORE, GEORGE W— This Ethiopian
comedian was born in New York, March 27,
1S25. When reaching the age of twelve, being
so diminutive in appearance, he was looked
upon as a second edition of Tom Thumb, and
was called "the little pony," and to this day
he is known throughout the profession as
" Pony Moore." As soon as he had reached
the age of sixteen, he ran away from home and
joined a circus company, first leaving one com-
pany and then joining another. Leaving the
saw-dust fraternity, he joined a travelling
theatrical corps, remaining in this business
several years, during which time he distinguish-
ed himself as a pantomimist. During the sea-

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son of Franconi's Hippodrome, he was en-
gaged with the concern. In 1844 he made his
entree in the burnt cork business at the Half-
Way House, Broadway, New York. On Jan.
10. 1859, "Pony" sailed for England to join
the " Christys," who were then in London.
Returned to America in April, 1869, and after
spending a few weeks with his relatives and
friends in New York, he returned to London,
where he is at present co-manager with Crock-
er, of the Christy Minstrels, at St. James'
Hall.

MOORE, JOHN.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut at the Tivoli Garden,
in 1818, as Alexander the Great. In 1S25 was
in Caldwell's company, in New Orleans.

MOORE, JOHN.— Born in London, Eng.,
April 3, 1814, where he made his debut at the
Haymarket Theatre, as a Page in " Marie
Mignot." First appeared in America, in
Sept., 1848, at the Park Theatre, New York,
as Flittermore in " Somebody Else."

MOORE, LOUISA.— This English ac
tress appeared in London, Eng., Nov. 2, 1864,
at the Olympic Theatre, as Muriel in " The
Hidden Hand." Was engaged in England
by Palmer & Jarrett, expressly for the role of
Eliza in " After Dark," which was produced
at Niblo's Garden, New York, Nov. 16, 1868.
She remained there a number of weeks, but
was suddenly called back to England by the
death of her sister. Returned to New York in
Sept., 1869.

MOORE, WILLIAM A.— Born in Bath,
Eng., in May, 1825. Made his American de-
but in 1849, at the Astor Place Opera House,
New York, as a singing witch in " Macbeth."
In 1852 was prompter at Niblo's Garden,
New York. Season of i856-'57 he was stage
manager at Niblo's Garden during the engage-
ment of the Ravel Family, with whom he
travelled as business manager in Feb., 1857.
In 1859 he went to Europe with James M.
Nixon to secure talent for a circus company.
Returned with Cooke's Royal Circus, Dec. 28,
1859, and took charge of Niblo's Garden as
manager for Mr. Nixon. In May, i860, he
became proprietor of the bar and refreshment
saloon of Niblo's. Season of i865-'66 he was
stage manager at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. He was the travelling business
agent for Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
When Mr. Williams opened the Broadway
Theatre, Broome street and Broadway, New
York, Mr. Moore was the manager.

MORAN, JAMES. — Father of Frank
Moran, the Ethiopian Comedian. Died in I

Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1866. He was an old
professional, having been a musician in circus
companies for over forty years.

MORANT, C. ELLEN— This lady was
connected with the Holliday Street Theatre,
Baltimore, Md., season of 1857. Was mar-
ried, Aug., 1857, to John A. Bowen, of the
press.

MORANT, FANNY.— Born in Hamp-
shire County, Eng., near the New Forest, of
Robin Hood notoriety. Was educated at a
convent in Paris, and at sixteen years of age,
her father dying, she was brought home,
since which time she has had to take care of
herself, her mother, and two younger sisters.
She commenced as a Governess, but had to
give it up, and made up her mind to go on the
stage, which she did at Drury Lane Theatre,
under the management of James Anderson,
as walking lady, but fortunately had many
good parts given her during that season, in
consequence of the frequent " indispositions"
of Mrs. Nesbitt. At the close of the season
she went on a tour through the Provinces
with Mr. Anderson, and subsequently engaged
for eight months to accompany him to Amer-
ica about fourteen years ago. At the close of
this engagement she concluded to remain in
America, and made a starring tour through
the country. She opened at the Old Broadway
Theatre, New York, Oct. 18, 1858, under E.
Eddy's management. Visited California in
March, 1859, with Mr. Anderson, and after an
absence of five months returned to New York,
where she was married on Jan. 28, i860, to
Charles Smith, of Warren, R. I., but who was
then one of the firm of Smith, Eddy & Co.,
wholesale manufacturers of jewelry, Broad-
way, New York. Receiving an offer from the
late James Wallack to play the Governess in
" The Romance of a Poor Young Man," she
accepted and settled down in New York. She
remained a member of Wallack's company up
to nearly the close of the season of i868-'69,
when she was secured by Edwin Booth for
his new theatre, where she opened as the
Nurse in " Romeo and Juliet," and where she
is at present.

MORDAUNT, FRANK.— Mr. M. was
born in Burlington, Vt., in 1841. In 1853 he
joined the Brougham Association, in New
York, in which city he made his first public
appearance in 1859, at the Academy of Music,
as one of the Soldiers in "Richelieu." Ap-
peared at Niblo's Garden, New York, in 1862,
as Hardress Cregan in the "Colleen Bawn."

Mrs. M. was born in Leesburg, Va. Was
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appearance on the stage at the old Pittsburgh
Theatre, as Eloise, in "A Life's Revenge."
Appeared in New York at Wallack's Theatre,
in Aug., 1S69, as Aunt Chloe, in " Self."

MORELAND, GEO. HARRY.— Born in
Wisbeach, Eng. Made his debut at the
York Theatre. First appeared in America,
Aug. 31, 1818, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Woodley, in the " Soldier's Daugh-
ter." Married Miss Aspinwall, a danseuse,
in 1826. Died in New York, June 13, 1832.

MORELAND, MR. AND MRS. HAR-
RY.— Mr. M. has been connected with the
Western and Southern theatres for some time.
Mrs. Anne Moreland died in New Orleans,
May 23, 1866, caused by taking an overdose of
laudanum or chloroform. It is thought that
on account of a tumor she had on her neck,
which was very painful, she had been in the
habit of taking chloroform to get needful rest,
and it is supposed that on the day mentioned
she took an overdose, which caused her death.
Her maiden name was Jones.

MORELLI, SIC— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Feb. 26, 1856, at the Walnut, in
Italian opera.

MORETON, JOHN POLLARD.— His
right name was Pollard. Born near Saratoga,
N. Y. When quite young he was taken to
England and placed in a counting-house, and
from thence he went to India. He soon be-
came cashier of the Calcutta Bank, having re-
ceived his education in England. While in
Calcutta he formed a dramatic association, and
became a member of it, going on the boards
himself. But for some unpardonable error he
was obliged to resign his position in the bank,
and in 1793 returned to England. At this time
Wignell found him, and engaged him for the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Ar-
rived in America in 1793, but owing to the
yellow fever, the company went to Annapolis,
Md., where he made his debut on the Ameri-
can stage. First appeared in Philadelphia, in
1794, at the Chestnut. Died of consumption
in Philadelphia, April 2, 1798. The theatre
was closed three days as a tribute of respect to
his memory. His debut in New York was in
1797, with the Chestnut Street Theatre com-
pany, at the Greenwich Street Theatre, as
Jaffier in " Venice Preserved."

MORGAN, MISS.— Made her American
debut at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, Aug. 23,
1836, as Diana Vernon in " Rob Roy."

MORGAN, MISS.— Made her debut Sept.
12, 1849, at the Walnui Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Sally in the " Irish Attorney."

MORGAN, R. J.— Made his debut June
27, 1863, at the St. Louis Theatre, as Sir Giles
Overreach.

MORIARTY, MR.— Made his American
debut Sept. 14, 1847, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Prince O'Harra in the
" Irish Attorney."

MORLACCHI, JOSEPHINE. -Made
her debut in the Spring of 1856, at the Carlo
Felice Theatre, in Genoa, in Perrot's " Faust."
In the Spring of 1857 she received a flattering
offer from the manager jf Her Majesty's
Theatre, in London, which she accepted, re-
maining there until the end of 1861. Was
brought to America in Nov., 1867, by De Pol,
for the spectacle of the " Devil's Auction," at
Banvard's Museum, New York. After visit-
ing several other cities with her ballet troupe,
she reopened in New York, at the Grand
Opera House, March 31, 1S69, the occasion
being the first production there of "The Tem-
pest," under Clifton W. Tayleure's manage-
ment. Her next engagement was at the Bos-
ton Theatre, where she opened with her bal-
let troupe, Aug. 16, 1869, in the pantomime
of the " Seven Dwarfs." Is at present travel-
ling, playing star engagements. She is one of
the most graceful danseuses on the American
stage.

MORLEY, MR.— Made his debut in
America, Feb. 11, 1839, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia.

MORRA, SIG.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 15, 1847, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Endymion in a grand ballet.

MORRELL, MR.— Born in New York,
where he made his debut in 1810.

MORRIS, F. S.— Born in New York,
where he made his debut. Was found dead in
his bed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1847.

MORRIS, MR. AND MRS. OWEN —
Mr. M. was born in 1719- Made his Ameri-
can debut at the South Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, in 1759. Died in Philadelphia, in
Nov. 1S09. He married his second wife in
1770.

Mrs. M. was the original Lady Teazle on
the American stage. Made her debut in 1759,
at the South Street Theatre, Philadelphia, "
First appeared in New York, in 1762, at the
Beekman Street Theatre, as Lady Anne, in
" Richard the Third." Was drowned, Dec,
1767, while crossing the ferry at Kill Von Kull.

Mrs. Morris, the second, made her debut in
1772, at Annapolis, Md. Retired from the
profession and died in the Fall of 1824, at
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traction. This she owed to a tall, imposing,
well-formed person, and to a very mysterious
manner. This mysterious manner was not
confined to the stage, but the clearness of her
exposure to the vulgar eye of the day was very
amusing. So inveterate was her dislike to
being seen in the daylight, that when she
lived in New York, Mr. Morris obtained per-
mission of a gentleman to make a gate in his
fence, that Mrs. M. might pass to the theatre
without entering the street.

MORRIS, PETER.— Born in New York,
Oct. 2, 1S21. Made his debut, in Nov., 1841,
at Barnum's Museum, New York, as a comic
vocalist.

MORRIS, THOMAS E.— Born in Troy,
N. Y., Dec. 28, 1829. Made his debut July
15, 1846, at Rochester, N. Y., in the Exchange
Theatre, as Red Murdoch, in the " Lady of
the Lake." First appeared in Philadelphia,
Aug. 31, 1857, at the National Theatre, as
Humphrey Dobbins, in " The Poor Gentle-
man." He has been connected with the New
York Theatres for a number of years. He
was also the travelling business agent for John
Brougham for sometime. Became manager
of the Waverley Theatre, New York, in Feb.,
1869.

MORRIS, WILLJAM E.— This represen-
tative of Ethiopianism was born at or inside
of Fort Niagara, N. Y., May n, 1832. At
fifteen years of age he entered the minstrel
profession at Buffalo, N. Y., and joined " Wil-
liams' Empire Minstrels." As a performer,
Billy Morris is one of the most quaint and
original that puts on burnt cork.

MORRISON, LEWIS. — Born in the
British West Indies, Sept, 4, 1844. First
appeared on the stage, at the Varieties Thea-
tre, New Orleans, during the season of 1863,
under Lewis Baker's management, as Amers-
fort, in "A Loan of a Lover." Was married
to Rose Wood, daughter of William A. Wood,
Aug. 28, 1S65. Is at present at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

MORSE, MR.— Born in Boston, in 17S4.
Made his debut Nov. 28, 1806, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Pierre in "Venice
Preserved." He visited London, being the
first American born who played there with de-
served success. While there, he turned his
head, and was all but lost in unbridled dissipa-
tion. He returned to Boston little more than
a skeleton, and with the loss of the sight of an
eye. On the breaking out of the second war
with England, he entered the army, and at the
close of the war was destitute. He then be-

came a clergyman of the Episcopal Church,
and died at Williamsburg, Va.

MORTIMER, ALLIE.— Died in Elmira.
N. Y., Feb. 22, 1S66, only 8 years of age. He
had been on the stage about a year, and had
performed in many of the Western States with
his mother, in dramatic companies. He was
considered one of the best Evas in the country.

MORTIMER, C. H— Made his debut
March 17, 1852, at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Vibulanus, in " Virginius."

MORTIMER, MISS L.— Made her debut
in Sept., 1850, at Barnum's Museum, Phila-
phia.

MORTON, CHARLES H. — Born in
Glasgow, Scotland, in 1832. First appeared
on the stage in 1850, at Charleston, S. C ,
under the management of Joseph Jefferson.
First appeared in New York at the Olympic
Theatre, under Mrs. John Wood's manage-
ment, in April, 1865, as Duke Aranza in the
" Honeymoon." He was the original Hertzog
in the " Black Crook" playing four hundred
and sixty-five consecutive times at Niblo's
Garden. Is at present in New York.

MORTON, E. M.— Bora in England.
Came to America in 1844. Died in St. Louis,
Mo., Sept. 20, 1S56.

MORTON, JENNIE.— Made her debut
Dec. s, 1S65, at the Olympic, San Francisco,
Cal., as Lizzie Leonard in the "Woman of
the World."

MORTON, WILLIAM— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1829. Made his American debut
at Burton's Theatre, New York, as Sylvius in
"As You Like It." Retired from the stage.

MOSSOP, GEORGE.— Born in Dublin, in
1814. Married Mrs. Hunt, now Mrs. John
Drew. Died in Albany, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1849.

MO WATT, ANNA CORA.— Born in Bor-
deaux. Her father, Mr. Ogden, was a man of
large fortune, but was ruined in the well-known
Mirandi expedition. He then entered the
mercantile business, which caused him to re-
move to Bordeaux. Mr. Ogden had seven-
teen children, the tenth of whom is Mrs.
Mowatt. At six years of age she came with
her parents to America. At thirteen years
of age she altered several of Voltaire's French
plays for private theatricals, in which she
took an active part. One of these — " Al-
zire " — was performed, she personating the
principal character. On Oct. 6, in her fif-
teenth year, she was married to Mr. Mowatt,
a lawyer of wealth in New York, by a French
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some time she had written both in her own
and under an assumed name in various news-
papers and magazines. Under the name of
Mrs. Helen Berkley, she wrote a series of ar-
ticles which were popular from one end of the
Union to the other ; which were translated into
German, and reprinted in London. The titles
of some of these are " Inconvenient Acquaint-
ance," " Practitioners and Patients," " Sketch-
es of Celebrated Persons," and the longest, a
one-volume novel, was entitled " The Fortune
Hunter." In the Spring of 1845 she wrote her
first comedy, called "Fashion," which was
offered to the manager of the Park Theatre,
New York ; no sooner read than accepted, and
splendidly brought out. Made her debut as
an actress, June 13, 1845, at the Park Theatre,
as Pauline in the " Lady of Lyons." Made
her first appearance in Philadelphia, Oct. 5,
1846, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Juliet
in " Romeo and Juliet," with great success.
Mrs. Mowatt wrote a five-act drama called
" Armand ; or, the Child of the People." Mr.
and Mrs. Mowatt, accompanied by E. L. Dav-
enport, arrived in Liverpool on Nov. 15, 1S47,
and on Dec. 7 they made their first appearance
in England, at Manchester, as Pauline and
Claude Melnotte. Made her first appearance
in London, on Jan. 5, 184S, at the Princess'
Theatre, in the " Hunchback." Mrs. Mow
att's last appearance in Philadelphia took
place March 18, 1854, as Blanche in " Ar-
mand," and Juliana in the " Honeymoon," at
the Chestnut Street Theatre. Took her final
leave of the stage at Niblo's Garden, New
York. June 3, 1854, appearing as Pauline ; the
receipts were $6,000. Retired from the stage,
and on June 7, 1854, was married to Mr. Wil-
liam F. Ritchie, at his residence in Ravens-
wood, L. I. Is at present in England.

MOWBRAY, FANNY.— Made her debut
as a danseuse, at the Park Theatre, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Dec.
3, 1849.

MOWBRAY, LAURA. -Mide her debut
at the National Theatre. Philadelphia, in 1854,
as Eva in " Uncle Tom's Cabin."

MOWBRAY, MRS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Dec. 13, 1854, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Louisa Drayton in " Grand-
father Whitehead."

MUELLER, MRS.— First appeared in
America, Aug. 4. 184S, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as the Marchioness in
" Don Caezar De Bazan."

MULLIGAN, JOHN. -This Ethiopian
comedian was born in March, 1S27, and having

a decided taste for the amusements of the day,
he, at an early age, determined to come before
the public, and in the year 1848 we find him
with Raymond & Waring's Menagerie, this
being his first professional engagement. After
travelling several seasons with circus compa-
nies, he entered the minstrel profession, since
which time he has visited all the principal
cities in the country. Has been at Hooley's
Minstrel Hall, Brooklyn, the past year, but is
now with the San Francisco Minstrels, in
New York.

MUMFORD, MR.— Made his American
debut in 1826, at the Park Theatre, New
York. . First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan.
5, 1827, at the Chestnut, as Reuben Glenroy
in " Town and Country."

MUNROE, J. L.— Born in Boston, in
which city he made his debut in 1848, appear-
ing as the Sentinel in "Mazeppa," at the
Federal Street Theatre. Died in Chelsea,
Mass., Feb. 12, 1856. Retired from the stage
in Boston, in Sept., 1858, to study law.

MUNSAL, F. A —Born in Boston, Mass.,
Oct. 28, 1822. Made his debut in his native
city, at the National Theatre, as Arnaud, in
the " Idiot Witness," under Pelby's manage-
ment.

MUNSELL, J — Bom in Boston, March
5, 1825. Made his debut, at Worcester, Mass..
as the Duke of Norfolk, in " Richard the
Third."

MUNTO, MR.— Made his debut in 1793,
at the John Street Theatre, New York, as
Eustach.

MURDOCH, JAMES E.— Among those
who stand pre-eminent in their profession is
the subject of our present sketch, who was
born in Philadelphia, in 1812, where he learn-
ed the book-binding business with his father.
Joined an amateur association, and made his
first appearance as Glenalvon, in " Douglas."
His first appearance on a public stage took
place Oct. 13, 1829, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Frederick, in " Lovers'
Vows." First appeared at the Chestnut (Old
Drury), Jan. 2S, 1S30, as Young Norval.
Made his debut in New York at the Park
Theatre, in 183S, as Benedick, in ' Much Ado
About Nothing." Was stage manager of the
Chestnut in iS4o-'4i. On the 16th of March,
1840, a complimentary benefit was tendered
him, when he appeared as Henry, in " Speed
the Plough." About 1S42, Mr. Murdoch with-
drew entirely from the stage, for the purpose
of devoting a few years to a more thorough
course of mental training than his early career.

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and the absorbing duties of his profession,
had heretofore afforded him. The science of
elocution, always a favorite study with him,
presented the means of maintenance, at the
same time that it advanced the purpose he
had in view. The success and approbation
universally acknowledged by the leading
journals of the day, which attended a series of
interesting lectures on Shakespeare's principal
characters, in action, delivered in Boston, New
York, and Philadelphia, revived once more the
desire to tread the boards ; and after a period
of several months, devoted to study and the
preparation of a new wardrobe, Mr. Murdoch
presented himself before a New York audi-
ence at the Park Theatre, on the evening of
Oct. 20, 1845, in the character of Hamlet.
In 1853, he paid a visit to California, and made
his debut at the American Theatre, Aug. 23.
In 1856, he visited England, making his debut
at the Haymarket, London, Sept. 22, as
Young Mirabel. Arrived in New York from
England, Aug. 24, 1857, and appeared at the
Metropolitan Theatre, Sept. 7. Appeared
in Philadelphia, Sept. 28, at the National,
Eighth and Walnut streets, as Young Mira-
bel. He then purchased a farm in Lebanon,
Ohio, where we find him in 1S5S, tilling the
ground, raising potatoes and other vegetables,
monarch of all he surveyed. When the rebellion
broke out he was just completing an engage-
ment in Milwaukee, and during the first ex-
citement caused by the attack on Fort Sumter,
he was travelling from that city to Pittsburgh,
where he was under an engagement to act.
On his arrival there he found that his youngest
son had enlisted and started for Washington
with the Cincinnati Zouave Guard, and had
passed through Pittsburgh only a few hours
before his arrival there. Though Mr. Mur-
doch's name was on the bills for that night, he
could not resist the impulse to follow his son,
and locking up his trunks, and sending them
to his farm in Ohio, he threw up his engage-
ment, solemnly asserting that they should
never be opened again, and that he would
never act till the rebellion was overcome, and
peace declared. During four years he devoted
himself to the cause. He had hoped to be
able to serve as a soldier, but after two at-
tempts, when his health completely broke
down, and he found himself an encumbrance
instead of a help, he gave up the idea of serv-
ing in the field, and devoted himself to the
sick and wounded. Reading to and encourag-
ing the men in the field, visiting the hospitals,
and giving entertainments all over the country
for the aid of the Sanitary Commission, and

like the bards of older days, inspired his hear-
ers with the ardor of battle, and nerved them
to deeds of noble daring. Mr. Murdoch was
appointed Volunteer Aide on the staff of
Gen. Rousseau. Having kept his word, he
did not reappear on the stage until Oct. 23,
1S65, when he commenced an engagement at
Pike's Opera House, Cincinnati, and which
proved one of the most brilliant engagements
ever fulfilled by any star in that city. Mr. M.
was the first Claude Melnotte in Philadelphia,
and the second representative of that character
in America ; Edwin Forrest being the first.
His recitation is considered to be one of the
most easy, natural, and effective of which our
stage can boast. He never " oversteps the
modesty of nature." He is clear and re-
markably distinct in his articulation, correct
and spirited in his gesture, and a perfect mas-
ter in the delineation of the passions. He has
earned a high character as an artist, and his
urbanity and general deportment have gained
for him a high character as agentleman. Mr.
Murdoch comes before us a scholar in his art,
with a mind and soul full of the poetry of the
world, and a voice musically organized and at-
tuned to melody.

MURDOCH, SAMUEL K.— This gentle-
man, the brother of James E. Murdoch, was
born in Philadelphia, Feb , 1821, and when
quite young, commenced the study of medi-
cine, but was interrupted by the illness of his
father. On the discovery of gold in Califor-
nia, our hero set sail for that country, and
having previously completed his study of
medicine, he commenced its practice. In 1852,
while in San Francisco, he was induced to
adopt the stage as a profession, and made his
debut Jan. 16, 1852, at the Jenny Lind Thea-
tre, as Pietre in " Venice Preserved." Dur-
ing Mad. Anna Bishop's successful operatic
engagements in San Francisco, Mr. M. per-
formed in the German language, and received
the unqualified approbation of the press. In
1S55 he left California, and made his first ap-
pearance in Baltimore, at the Museum, as
Pierre to his brother's Jaffier. on the 12th of
March. First appeared in his native city,
April 23, at the City Museum, as St. Pierre
in " The Wife." Retired from the stage in
1S67, and has since been lecturing,

MURRAY, MRS.— Maiden name Parker.
Born in England. Made her first appearance
on the stage at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. Retired from the stage.

MURRAY, DOMINICK.— Right name
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His early education was attended to by Fathers
Fielding and Mahon, the principals of St.
Patrick's School. From this school he went
to Stonyhurst College. At the close of his
collegiate career he resolved to adopt the pro-
fession of the stage. After a varied country
experience, Murray succeeded Eoucicault as
the representative of Myles-na-Coppaleen, at
the Adelphi, London. His first appearance in
London was March 28, 1853, at Astley's
Theatre, as Jerry Gooseberry in " Amakosa."
His next appearance was at the Princess',
where he appeared as Paudeen O'Rafferty
in "Born to Good Luck." Mr. Murray
visited Australia in 1867, and while there was
united in marriage to Josephine Fiddes, a
young lady of rare artistic merit and beautiful
person. He played Michael Feeny in " Ar-
rah-na-Pogue " for two hundred nights in
London. Came to America in July, 1869.
Made his American debut Aug. 2, 1869, at
Niblo's Garden, New York, as Feeny in
" Arrah-na-Pogue," his wife appearing as
Fanny Power.

MUZIO, SIG. — This celebrated musician
was married on April 3, 1865, in New York,
to Lucy Simons, the cantatrice. They sailed
the same day for California.

MUZZY, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES.
— Mr. M. died at Auburn, N. Y., Jan 9, 1852.
Mr. Muzzy was a free-hearted, noble-minded
man, a good scholar, and fine writer. We re-
member having read many of his poems, which
were above the average. For many years Mr.
Muzzy was a popular actor, though for a time
he was in mercantile business in. New York.
Three days before his death his companions
laughed at him for nursing what they deemed
a foolish illusion. But his forebodings were
all verified. His body was taken to Buffalo,
and buried by Mrs. Muzzy in a manner that
honored her affection.

Helen Muzzy, when quite young, married
Mr. Charles Muzzy, of New York, the com-
panion and schoolmate of Hon. John McKean,
late U. S. District Attorney, and of many other
eminent men whose names now have passed
from our memory. Mr. and Mrs. Muzzy were
once favorite members of the Old Tremont
Theatre, Boston, where they played seven con-
secutive seasons. They also performed at the
Boston Museum, where they were much es-
teemed. At one time they performed in Phila-
delphia. After travelling a short time with G.
A. Hough's company, Mr. Muzzy died in a
hotel at Auburn, N. Y. Some time after the
death of her husband, Mrs. Muzzy went to
Albany, and played at the Greene Street

Theatre, then under the management of Con-
nor ; also at the Albany Museum, with mana-
ger Wellington A. Meech. She is now living
in retirement at Washington, D. C, having
again married. Mrs. Muzzy was a woman of
strong impulse, generous, gifted, and warm-
hearted ; of a poetic nature, and a romantic
disposition, forgiving, self-sacrificing, and af-
fectionate. Her life has been a series of
troubles, trials, and temptations, a scene of
battles, and, in many respects, a scene of tri-
umphs.

MUZZY, WILLIAM.— Born in Boston and
died in Troy, N. Y.

MYERS, FREDERICK S. — Born in
Lancaster, Pa., in 1816. Made his debut in
1834, at the Walnut, Philadelphia, as Rosen-
crantz in " Hamlet." Died in Philadelphia,
Sept. 12, 1848.

MYERS. JAMES.— This clown was killed
at Geneva, N. Y., in July, 1S55, while per-
forming on the slack rope.

MYERS, JOSEPH C— This well-known
manager was born in Hudson, N. Y., Dec. 22,
1818. Served an apprenticeship to Henry
Dougherty, the sail maker, in New York.
When Edwin Forrest returned to this country
from England, and appeared at the Park Thea-
tre, New York, young Myers having a desire
for the stage, became one of the "supers.'
Soon after this he joined a dramatic club at
the Bleecker Street House, and made his debut
there as Procles in "Damon and Pythias," in
1837. In 1840 he was one of the originators
of the Forrest Dramatic Society, which met at
the corner of Canal and Elm streets. Among
the company were F. S. Chanfrau, Edward L.
Tilton, Charles J. Boniface, Tom Uhl, Joe
Littell, Jack Prior, and others. Leaving the
" Forrest," he moved to Maine to get rid of
his dramatic fever, but did not succeed. In
the Spring of 1S45 Yankee Addams visited
Belfast, Me., with a company in which were
Wyzeman Marshall and George F. Brown.
With them he played Michael Erie, for
Brown's benefit. After the company finished
there, Mr. Brown and Mrs. W. H. Pierce
started a small corps, and persuaded Myers to
join them, and for two years they played
through the various Eastern towns. Return-
ing again to New York, Mr. Myers engaged
at the Chatham Theatre, under the manage-
ment of Duverney. On Sept. 12, 1849, he.
commenced business for himself as a sail-
maker, in Maine, in which he prospered finely,
purchasing a fine homestead overlooking the
ocean. He would occasionally assist Yankee

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Addaras in giving exhibitions in the adjoining
towns, and also now and then filling up a cast
in J. W. Lanergan's company. In the Sum-
mer of 1857, a portion of the Boston National
Theatre company wishing to visit Rockland,
six miles from his house, he arranged for them
to play in conjunction with Addams in that
place. Just about then the "Yankee "was
having a strong desire to visit California, and
selling out his establishment, he set sail for the
" Land of Gold" with Addams, and remained
there ten months, when Addams got married,
and returning to his old vices, Myers returned,
and in 1858 commenced playing a dramatic
company in the eastern circuit of Maine and
Massachusetts, and is at present managing a
travelling company.

MYERS, J. R.— Familiarly called " Ole
Bull Myers." Was born in Baltimore, Md.(
May 5, 1S10. Was in Hugh Lindsey's com-
pany, after which he formed a minstrel band
with John Diamond. Is at present living in
Philadelphia.

MYERS, MR.— One of the early pioneers
of the old South Street Theatre, New York,
and familiarly known in latter years as " Old
Hontz." Was connected for upwards of sixty
years with the Baltimore theatres. Died Jan.
28, 1859. He was in his 85th year.

MYERS, MRS— Died Sept. 30, 1853, while
on a passage from Texas to New York.

MYERS, SAMUEL. — Born in West
Union, Ohio. Made his debut in 1849, at the
National, Cincinnati, as one of the Apparations
in " Macbeth."

MYERS, WILLIAM.— This once very
popular circus clown was born in Baltimore,
Md., and died in Philadelphia, in 1856.

MYERS, WILLIAM H.— Born in Phila-
delphia. Made his debtct Nov. 27, 1854, at
the City Museum, Philadelphia, as Master
Wilford, in " The Hunchback." There were
a few characters that this gentleman distin-
guished himself in, particularly in Henry in
" Speed the Plough," but in similar characters
he did not display similar merit. He retired
from the profession in 185S, and took up his
residence in Philadelphia. In i860 he went
to Memphis, Tenn., and in the month of May,
while in a quarrel in a billiard saloon, was
shot, and died on the 4th of the month. His
remains were taken to Philadelphia.

MYRON, D— Born in Albany, N. Y.,
July 30, 1828. Made his debut in 1849 at
the Eagle Street Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y., as
Ludovico in " Othello." Has been connected

with the Western Theatres the past few sea-
sons.

N.

NAGLE, KATE.— Born of Irish parent-
age. Made her debut Jan. 30, 1858, at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Ellen
Vortex, in " A Cure for the Heartache." In
1859 was married in Philadelphia to Wil-
liam Murphy, stage carpenter at the Arch
Street Theatre.

NAGLE, MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH E.
— Mr. N. was born in Philadelphia, Feb. 28,
1828. At nineteen years of age he married
Mary Logue, a lady only fourteen years of age.
Made his debut Sept. 4, 1847, at tne Holliday
Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md., as the first
officer, in the "Lady of Lyons." First ap-
peared in his native city, Feb. 14, 1848, at the
Walnnt, as Col. De Courcey, in the " French
Spy." Is at present connected with one of the
Western Theatres.

Mrs. Nagle is a very versatile actress —
playing soiibrettes , juveniles, or heavy tragedy.

NATALI, AGNES AND FANNY.—
These lyric artists are Americans by birth,
and their right name is Heron. Made their
debut March 6, 1848, at the Walnut, Philadel-
phia, as Robin and Wilhelmina, in the " Wa-
terman." In 1858 they went to Caraccas,
taking the name of Natali, and appeared,
May 11 in the opera of "II Trovatore."
On April 23, i860, Fanny was married in
Havana to Sig. Enrico Testa, the tenor. They
are at present in Europe.

NAU, M'LLE DOLORES.— Made her
American debut Nov. 20, 1854, at Niblo's
Garden, New York, in the opera of " Syren."
First appeared in Philadelphia, April 20,
1855, in concert, at Musical Fund Hall.

NEAFIE, ANDREW JACKSON— Born
in New York, Nov., 1815. He worked as-
siduously at his trade until 1839, when he de-
termined to follow the dictates of his earliest
and continued ruling passion, the substitution
of the buskin for the jack-plane. His deter-
mination was temporarily checked by the want
of #300, with which to pay Simpson, the man-
ager of the Park Theatre, for the privilege of
publicly appearing in that house. Made his
debid in the character of Othello, at the Park
Theatre, in 1839, which was so creditably per-
formed as to shortly afterwards secure him a
star engagement at that house. He afterwards
fulfilled an engagement at Niblo's Theatre,
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pleased with his playing that he at once took
him by the hand, and obtained him an engage-
ment in Philadelphia, where he appeared Aug,
31, 1840, at the National Theatre, as Faulk-
land in " The Rivals." He visited England
in 1861, and was highly spoken of. Is now
living in retirement, having taken his final
leave of the profession.

NEEL, MR.— Made his debut- Sept. 4,
1851, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Snuf-
fy in " How to Pay the Rent."

NELLIS, S. K. G— Eetter known in
this country as the " man born without arms,"
died at La Paz, Bolivia, on Dec. 4, 1865. Mr.
Nellis was born in Johnstown, N. Y., March
12, 1817. He travelled extensively in this
country, through the British Provinces, West
Indies, South America, and Europe, The
following are among the wonderful achieve-
ments of Mr. Nellis : He could cut beautiful
watch papers, valentines, and profiles, open
and wind up a watch, load and discharge a
pistol, shoot with a bow and arrow, perform
on various musical instruments with great
taste and precision, and execute many other
things, all with his feet, which a vast majority
of mankind can not do with their hands with-
out long and arduous practice.

NELSON, Mr. — Made his debut J me
17, 1850, at Barnum's Museum, Philadelphia,
as Diggory in the " Spectre Bridegroom."
.NELSON. MR. — Born in Ryde, Eng.
Made his American debut in 1795 at the John
Street Theatre, New York, as Lubin in the
" Quaker." Retired from the stage.

NELSON, THE SISTERS.-Carrie and
Sarah Nelson, daughters of Nelson, the Eng-
lish composer. They visited Australia, and
subsequently played in California, from whence
they proceeded to New Orleans, and fulfilled
engagements in that and other Southern and
Western cities. First appeared in New York
at Mrs. Brougham Robertson's Theatre, 444
Broadway, April 26, 1S60, in the musical bur-
lesque of "Atalanta." Returned to England
the following season. In May, 1862, they
opened at the St. James' Theatre, London, in
the musical burlesque of Prince Amabel, since
which time they have been travelling together,
appearing at the different provincial theatres.

NERI, MR. AND MRS. GAETANO—
Mr. N. was born in Milan, Italy, Dec. 14,
1821. Made his American debut in 1S48, at
the Bowery Theatre, New York. Made his
debut in Philadelphia, Jan. S, 1849, at Silsbee's
Lyceum.

Mad. Neri came to this country with her

husband, in company with Mad. Ciocca, dause-
use. Gaetano died in Philadelphia, in 1852.

NESTOR, MRS.— Born in New York,
Dec. 2, 1824. Made her debut at the Bowery
Theatre, as a danseuse.

NEWTON, ELIZA —Born in Dumfries,
Scotland. Her father, John Newton, was well
known as principal comedian in the English
theatres, and her grandfather was manager of
several English theatres. She made her debut,
when only a child, in small parts. She played
at the Royalty Theatre, London, under the
management of Charles Selby, also in Man-
chester, Liverpool and Edinburgh. Married
Frederick Loyd, brother of Arthur Loyd, and
they travelled together for some time, giving
entertainments similar to Mr. and Mrs. How-
ard Paul. Her husband died, and in the
height of her popularity with the London pub-
lic, she left England for this country, brought
here by J. H, Selwyn, and made her debut
Oct. 31, 1864, at the Olympic, New York, as
Helen in " Marguerite's Colors," and made a
favorable impression. She remained at the
Olympic one season, and then returned to
England to see her family. After an absence
of one year she returned to New York, and
was married to W. H. Blackmore, a merchant
of that city. At the commencement of the
season of i86S-'69, she joined Selwyn's com-
pany at Boston, but owing to some difficulty of
a private nature, she withdrew in a short time.
Joined the company at .the opening of the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York, under
Brougham's management, early in 1869, and
remained until the theatre closed. She then
took a farewell of the American stage at the
French Theatre, intending to return to Eng-
land, but illness prevented her departure. She
is a cousin to John H. Selwyn. Is at present
in New York.

NEWTON, KATE.— Was born in 1842,
and made her first appearance in New York,
at the Old Bowery Theatre. She went on a
starring tour with G. C. Boniface, her brother-
in-law. Played at Mrs. John Wood's Olympic
Theatre, New York, one season. Was mar-
ried to G. C. Davenport, Oct. S, 1865, and in
1868 was divorced from him, and married
Charles Backus, the Ethiopian comedian. She
was a member of the Broadway Theatre com-
pany, under Barney Williams' management,
season of iS6S-'6g. Visited England with her
husband, in July, 1869. Reappeared in New
York at Niblo's Garden, as " Formosa," in
the play of that name, Sept. 6, 1869.

NEWCOMB, WILLIAM W.— This Ethi-
opian comedian and manager was born in Utica,

ELIZA NEWTON.

BROWN'S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN STAGE.

N. Y., Aug. 4, 1830. He was left an orphan
when only five years old. He was consigned
to the guardianship of a gentleman who had
been the physician of his family. Master New-
comb looked upon the pestle and mortar as a
pestilence. One night he went to witness the
performance of a celebrity of that time, one Mr.
Fitzallan, a banjo player and singer, and this
was the turning point of the tide in the affairs
of me^i which led him on to the career which
has eventually led to fortune. He managed to
obtain an interview with Mr. Fitzallan, gave
him a taste of his quality, and was instantly
engaged to travel with that gentleman. For
three years he continued with Mr. Fitzallan.
While performing in Utica, Mr. N. B. Howe,
the proprietor of the largest circus then in the
United States, witnessed little Newcomb's
wonderful performance of a negro dance, and
at once made him an offer so advantageous
that Mr. Fitzallan advised him to accept it.
He did so, and continued as a chief attraction
for three years as a member of Mr. Howe's
establishment. He then . organized a band
with Mr. Thayer, now deceased, which for
four years was unusually successful. Ill health
compelled Mr. Thayer to leave the concern.
After this, Mr. Newcomb was engaged as a
star with the leading bands, and while with
Fellows' Minstrels, at 444 Broadway, New
York, in 1S51, invented and produced the great
original breakdown called the " Essence of old
Virginia," and the " Burlesque Lecture on
Woman's Rights." of both of which he was
the original, which he appeared in nightly for
seventeen consecutive months. Soon after,
meeting with Mr. H. S. Rumsey, they hitched
teams as managers of their celebrated troupe,
known as Rumsey & Newcomb's Minstrels,
and at once assumed rank as director. The
Rumsey & Newcomb's lasted a period of six
years, during which time Mr. Newcomb was
the head and front, bone and sinew of the
troupe, both as performer and the business
man of the company. In 1S60 Mr. Newcomb
started with a large troupe for Europe, remain-
ing there two years, visiting England, Ireland,
Scotland, Wales, Russia, Austria, France,
and Prussia, with unbounded success ; also,
the Island of Cuba, and while in Havana,
gave forty-two concerts, which cleared him a
handsome profit of $30,000. He continued
before the public as performer and manager
until the Fall of 1S68, when ill heaith com-
pelled him to retire from the stage, and he is
now residing in New York.

NICHOLS, EMMA J.-Born in Lowell,
Mass., Feb. 4, 184 1. Maiden name Davis.

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Sang at a concert in her native city at six
years of age. Made her debut in Boston, in a
concert, in 1855, at Chickering's Rooms. In
Aug., 185S, was married to Thomas J. Nichols.
Has travelled throughout the country with
Father Kemp's Old Folks, Father Gulick's
Old Folks, and is now with Spaulding's Bell
Ringers.

NICHOLS, MRS. HORACE F.— Maiden
name Baker, afterwards Mrs. Preston. Was
born in Sing Sing, N. Y., in which town she
made her debut in 1828, at the Lafayette Thea-
tre, as Young Norval.

NICKINSON, CHARLOTTE— Daugh-
ter of John Nickinson. Made her debut at
Mitchell's Olympic, New York. Was after-
wards married to Daniel Morrison, editor of
the Colonist, Toronto, Canada, and retired
from the stage, appearing as Lady Teazle in
" School for Scandal," and as Nan, April 28,
1858, at the Royal Lyceum, Toronto. Re-
appeared on the stage, Jan 20, 1864, as Clara
Douglas in " Money," at the Theatre Royal,
Montreal, but quit the stage immediately after,
and is now living in retirement.

NICKINSON, JOHN. —Was born in
London, Eng., in 1808, his father being at the
time a Chelsea Pensioner. At the age of 15 he
enlisted as a drummer boy in the Twenty-
fourth Regiment of Infantry, and was pro-
moted to the rank of Sergeant at 17. He re-
mained with his regiment until after they re-
moved to Canada, where in Quebec he made
his first appearance as an amateur actor in
connection with a club of other amateurs be-
longing to his regiment. He conceived a
great liking for the profession, and took every
means to improve himself in it. When his
regiment was stationed in Montreal he formed
the acquaintance of some professionals, who
recognized his talents, and gave such glowing
accounts of the profession that he bought his
discharge from the army, when the opportu-
nity offered, and came to the United States.
He made his first appearance at Albany, N.
Y., after which he came to New York, where
he fulfilled engagements at the Franklin and
Park Theatres, but was more prominently
known as one of Mitchell's Olympic Company.
After the close of the Olympic, he travelled
through the country, playing such pieces as
Haversac in " Napoleon's Old Guard," in
which he had no equal, " Monsieur Jacques"
and other character parts in which he excelled.
In 1852 he collected a company, among which
was W. J. Florence and Charles Peters (his
son-in-law), and paid a visit to Canada, play-
ing in Quebec, Montreal, and Toronto, which

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proved so successful that he was induced to
lease the Toronto Theatre, the Royal Lyceum,
which he held until JS58, after which he re-
turned to the States. He piayed a short en-
gagement (his last in New York) at Laura
Keene's Theatre, giving one ofhisspecialties —
"The Post Boy," which showed his superior
talent in that peculiar and difficult line of act-
ing. After this he became stage manager at
Pike's Opera House, in Cincinnati, where he
died very suddenly in Feb., 1S64. He went
with a friend into a drug store, and complain-
ing of not feeling well, he was advised by the
druggist to lie down in his private room. He
did so, and never rose again. He died with-
out a struggle. He left a widow and five
children. Charlotte, Eliza (married to Chas.
Peters, comedian), Virginia, Isabella (married
to Chas. M. Walcot, Jr.), and John.

NICKLE, ROBERT— Born in Troy, N.
Y., May 2, 1842. Made his first public ap-
pearance as a slight-of-hand performer- and
magician in 1863, in Belleville, Canada. First
appeared in New York, Jan. 1, 1866, at what
is known as Tony Pastor's Opera House.
Bowery. Is at present before the public as a
magician.

NIXEN, GILBERT S.— Born in New
York, June 20, 1795. Made his debut Sept.
23, 1S16, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Jacob, in " Guy Mannering." Took his leave
of the stage, June 29, 1839.

NIXON, ADELAIDE.— Born in New
York in 1848. During the season of 1864 she
made her first appearance as a vocalist, at But-
ler's Music Hall, New York, known as " 444"
Broadway. She remained there during the
season, meeting with much favor from the audi-
ences, until sickness caused her to leave the
stage for awhile. Resuming her profession,
she visited New Orleans, and appeared at the
Academy of Music, with Messrs. Spaulding,
Rogers & Bidwell's Company. Visted Havana,
Cuba, with Chiarini's Circus Company. While
there in 1S67 she was paralyzed, and remained
so for a long time. She has partly recovered
the use of her limbs, and is now residing in
New York.

NIXON, MRS. CAROLINE L.— This
equestrienne was the wife of James M. Nixon.
Suffered with paralysis of the side for a long
time. Died in Bangor, Me., July 20, 1864.

NOAH, RACHEL ADINE.— Daughter
of Mrs. W. G. Noah. Was born in Roches-
ter, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1S45. Made her debut
Jan. s, 1861, for her mother's benefit, as Des-

demona in " Othello," in Rochester. Is the
wife of Shirley H. France.

NOBLE, FLORENCE- Made her debut
in Louisville, Ky., in Dec , 1866. First ap-
peared in New York, March 16, 1867, at the
Academy of Music, in a recitation of the bal-
cony scene from " Romeo and Juliet." Short-
ly after she appeared as Mrs. Haller in the
" Stranger," at the Worrell Sisters' Theatre.

NONELL, MRS— Made her Philadelphia
debut Dec. 16, 1850, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Donna Capella in " Wizard of the
Wave."

NORMAN, MISS.— Made her debut in
Philadelphia, July 11, 1S50, at the Arch Stree't
Theatre, as Mrs. Fathom in " Kiss in the
Dark."

NORMAN, ETHEL. — This lady was
born in England. Made her London debut
April 13, 1866, at the Holborn Theatre, as
Miss Wharton in " The Post Boy." Was
engaged in England by Alice Dunning for
America in the Winter of iS68-'69, and made
her first appearance in Brooklyn, L. I., with
William H. Lingard's burlesque troupe. She
afterwards appeared in New York at the
Theatre Comique with Lingard's company in
the burlesque of " Pluto." Is at present in
Boston with Lingard's company.

NORRIS, MRS. — Made her American
debut in 1759 at the South Street Theatre,
Philadelphia.

NORRIS, CHARLES. — Born in St.
John, N. B-, July 31, 1846. Came to the
States in i860, and made his first appearance
on the stage at Young Men's Hall, Detroit,
Mich., Sept. 19, 1864, under the management
of J. W. Lanergan, as Antonio in " Othello."
He afterwards travelled through the West
with Hough. When the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston, commenced the season of i865-'66, he
appeared there, Aug. 21, and remained there
two years. He their went to Mobile, Ala.,
for a season. When Booth's Theatre, New
York, opened, he appeared as Benvolio in
" Romeo and Juliet."

NORRIS, JAMES W.— Born in Lexing-
ton, Ky., July 1, 1S49. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage at ten years of age in his
native city. At sixteen years of age he ap-
peared at Wood's Theatre, Louisville, Ky.,
where he remained two seasons. He went
thence to Barnum's Museum, New York, as
first walking gent. Season of 1S67 he was at
the Howard Athenaeum, Boston.

NORTON. MR. JOHN.— Born in Eng-
land. Was Professor of Music to the Royal

BROWN'S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN STAGE.

Academy. Made his debut in America, Oct.
30, 1827, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Frederick, in " The Poor
Gentleman."

NORTON, TIMOTHY W.— This min-
strel performer died in New York, Jan. 25,
1S62, aged 23 years.

NORTON, WASHINGTON.— Mr. Nor-
ton was born in New Orleans, Feb. 2, 1839,
and made his first appearance before an audi-
ence in 1848, in Roxbury, Mass., when but
nine years of age, in conjunction with his
three brothers, better known then as the Nor-
ton Family. After a tour through the Eastern
States, he started South with Raymond's
Menagerie, and performed in the side show.
In 1851 he opened with Ordway's ^Eoleans, in
.boston, for two years. After that he travelled
through Canada and the States, and opened
with Bryant's Minstrels, in New York, in
1859. He left New York in March, 1861, for
England, and opened in London, at the Royal
Alhambra Palace, where he played an engage-
ment of twelve weeks. After playing through
the English provinces, he joined the Christy
Minstrels (the Nish party), and left Southamp-
ton, for the Cape of Good Hope, on the 5th of
July, 1862. Reappeared in New York in
1867, but returned to England in 1S68, organ-
ized a minstrel band and went to South Africa,
where he is at present.

NORTON, WILLIAM HENRY.— Bom
in England. Made his debut in 1833, at
King's Cross Theatre, London. First ap-
peared at the Princess' in 1S47, in " Philip
Von Arteveld." Made his debut in America,
Aug. 23, 1852, at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre, New York, as Captain Popham, in
"The Eton Boy." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 16, 1857, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Sir Benjamin Backbite, in "School
for Scandal." He remained in that city the
balance of the season. He then became a
member of Wallack's Company, New York.
In Feb., 1S63, he became the proprietor of
the Shakespeare Ale Vaults and Refresh-
ment Rooms, at No. 833 Broadway, one door
from Thirteenth street, and nearly opposite
Wallack's Theatre. He returned to the stage
shortly after,. and was quite a favorite with the
audiences of Wallack's Theatre. In 1S6S he
visited Europe.

NOVELLI, SIG. PEDRO.— Made his
debut in Philadelphia, July 28, 1847, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as the Village Priest
in the opera of " Linda." Retired from the
stage and opened a school for teaching music.

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NOYES, MRS. J. F.— A Western actress
of some repute. Made her first appearance
in Boston, Aug. 8, 1862, as Gertrude in " A
Loan of a Lover."

NOYES, MRS. J. F. (the second).— Better
known in the literary world as Ada Clare.
Made her first appearance on the stage, Nov.
27, 1855, at tne Academy of Music, New York,
as Ophelia in " Hamlet," being the first ap-
pearance in public of a company of amateurs.
Played at the new Memphis Theatre, season
of iS66-'67, under the assumed name of Agnes
Stanfield, and was quite successful. During
the season of i867-'68 she was travelling in the
South with W. H. Crisp's dramatic company.
This lady enjoys considerable reputation- for
her literary ability, having written many very
clever sketches for various periodicals. Was
married to J. F. Noyes, at Houston, Texas,
Sept. 9, 1868.

o.

OAKEY, MR. — Made his American debut
in 1S40, as a dancer and pantomimist, at the
National Theatre, Philadelphia. First ap-
peared in New York at the National Theatre,
Leonard and Church streets. Died in 1845.

OATES, JAMES A.— Born in County
Meath, Ireland, in 1842. Came to America in
1846 with his parents, who settled in Rich-
mond, Va. First appeared on the stage in
1859, at the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md. In 1862 he was manager with
Sam Glenn, of the Norfolk, Va., Theatre.
Season of i863-'64 was leading man in
Nashville and Louisville. Was at Wood's
Theatre, Cincinnati, seasons of iS64-'65 and
'66, after which he leased the Fourth Street
Theatre in the same city, at which place he
contracted a malady of the throat, had his
windpipe cut open, a silver tube inserted, and
for nine months he was lying at death's door,
but finally recovered. Is now travelling with
a burlesque operatic and dramatic troupe.

OATES, MRS. JAMES A.— This lady was
born in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1849, and
was educated in the Catholic Seminary at
Nazareth, Ky. Commenced her musical
studies under Mad. De Rhoda, in Louisville,
Ky., and afterwards under Prof. Wheat, of
New Orleans. In 1865 she married James
Oates, then the leading man at Wood's Thea-
tre, Cincinnati, Ohio. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage at the Theatre Comique,
Cincinnati, Ohio, under her husband's man-
agement. She played small parts and sang

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between the pieces. Her first noticeable part
was Fanfan in the " Fast Family." The next
season she travelled through the West, giving
concerts under the assumed name of M'lle.
Orsini. Opened in Cincinnati, Ohio, as Idex
in " Undine," at Mozart Hall, under C. D.
Hess' management. She then went to Chicago
to play Finetta in the " White Fawn," at the
Opera House. She afterwards opened at the
same house as Darnley in the " Field of the
Cloth of Gold," produced. Feb. 9, 1S69. She
accompanied Hess' troupe to Philadelphia,
and appeared at the Chestnut Street Theatre.
She is now travelling through the West with
a burlesque company of her own organization.
Her maiden name was Alice Merritt.

OATLEY, JULIA— Born in Philadelphia.
Made her deb?it Nov. 10, 1S56, at the Museum,
Baltimore. Md. First appeared in New York,
June 2, 1S57, at the Broadway Theatre, as the
Countess in "Love." First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 23, 1S57, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Mariana in the "Wife."

O'BRIAN, JOHN SKENADO.-Born in
the State of Massachusetts, April 4, 1753.
His mother was the daughter of the Great
Chief Skenado, Six Nations, his father an
Irishman. He was sent to Europe at the age
of twelve years to be educated. After receiv-
ing his collegiate education, was apprenticed to
a surgeon in the city of Paris, and pursued his
medical studies in that city until General La-
fayette determined to engage in the struggles
of •this country for Independence. He em-
barked with that patriot for his native soil, and
without delay joined the Eastern Division of
the United States Army, then under the im-
mediate command of General George Wash-
ington. In many battles of that eventful
period he did active and efficient service, and
upon the conclusion of hostilities, he com-
menced the practice of medicine among the in-
habitants of his native State, and continued
following his profession until war was pro-
claimed in 1S12. He then took command of a
company of sharpshooters, and joined the
Ninth Regiment, under General Wilks, and
was afterwards transferred to the Eleventh,
under General Brown. In this war he received
three wounds — two from balls, and one wound
in the chest from a bayonet. In 1853 com-
menced travelling through the country, giving
an account of his life. At that time he was in
his one hundred and first year, and the father
of thirty-one children living. He had three
wives. His first he married in the city of Mo-
rocco. His second was the daughter of a
chief of the Oneida tribe of Indians, and his

third a native of Pennsylvania. He had a son
in his seventy-fifth year, and a daughter by his
last marriage in her eighth month ; and what
was very remarkable, he was cutting his third
set of teeth. His last appearance in Philadel-
phia was in April, 1853, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre.

O'BRIEN, J. T.— Made his Philadelphia
debut Sept. 20, 1S54, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Timothy Quaint in the " Soldier's
Daughter."

OCEANA, LA BELLE.— Made her debut
Aug. 13, 1846, as a dauseuse, at the Walnut,
Philadelphia. Was married, Jan. 26, 1S63, in
St. Louis, to Charles Petrie. Went to Cali-
fornia in Jan., 1S69.

OGDEN, J. H. — This London comic singer
died in Philadelphia, Aug. 11, 1S64, in the
35th year of his age. He was born in Man-
chester, Eng. Was connected with the Music
Halls of London for some time. First visited
this country in 1861.

O'GRATH, MRS. — First appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov 30, 1836, at the Coates
Street Theatre, as Marietta in the " Floating
Beacon."

OLDFIELD, MISS.— Made her American
delmt in 1797, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia.

OLDFIELD, THOMAS J. — Born in
Salisbury, Eng., July iS, 1809. Joined a
travelling dramatic company at nineteen years
of age. Made his debut on a regular stage, in
Manchester, Eng., as the Stranger in " Will
Watch." At twenty-six years of age he mar-
ried, and kept the King's Arms Inn at Leeds.
Came to America with bis son, Major Little-
finger, and appeared at Barnum's Museum in
1S48. Married Mrs. Downie, mother of
Louise, the drummer girl. Travelled with the
Carter Zouave Troupe as musical director in
1861. Since then he has appeared in several
of the music halls South and West.

OLDMIXON, MRS. JOHN.-Maiden
name George. Was brought from England
by Mr. Wignell for the Chestnut Sreet Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, where she made her debut
May, 14, 1793, as Clorinda in the opera of
" Robin Hood." First appeared in New
York at the Park Theatre, in 17QS, as Wow-
ski in " Incle and Yarico." Mrs. Oldmixon
was on the New York stage, at different periods,
until iSt4, and after that time resided princi-
pally at Philadelphia, or Germantown, where
at one time she kept a seminary for young
ladies, and where she finally died at a very
advanced age, in the Winter of iS35~'36.

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OLGINI, SIGNOR OLGA. — Bom at
Kamienice, Poland, Jan. 6, 1846. Made her
debut in 1863 at Turin, in the opera of " Les
Italians en Algerie." Visited America in
1866, under Mr. Grau's management.

OLIFF, MR.— Was prompter at the Park
Theatre, New York, for some time. Made
liis debut as an actor in 1810.

OLINZA, MAD. MARGARETTA.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, July 17, 1854,
at the Chestnut, as a tight rope dancer.

OLIVER, J.— First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Feb. 20, 1S49, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as More-ell in the burlesque of " Monte
Cristo.'

OLLIER, J — This Boston actor made his
debut in Philadelphia, March 7, 1849, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Claude Darnaud in
the " Seven Clerks."

OLWYNE, ISAAC WAYNE - Born in
Paoli, Pa. Made his debut in 1844 at the
National Theatre, Philadelphia, as the Priest
in " Hamlet." First appeared in New York,
March 15, 1852, at Niblo's Garden, as Don
Sebastian in the " Crown Diamonds." Died
in Philadelphia, Dec. 13, 1862. Was married
to Julia Daly.

O'NEIL, BILLY— Born in Troy, N. Y.,
in 1S34. Made his debut as a "super" at the
Old Museum, in his native city. He next ap-
peared at the Old Albany, N. Y., Theatre.
First appeared in New York, July 26, 1857,
at the Old Bowery Theatre, under E. Eddy's
management. He used to sing and dance be-
tween the pieces. The first regular part he
played was that of the Irishman in the drama
of " The Wren Boys." Leaving the Bowery
he appeared at the Old Broadway Theatre,
under E. Eddy's management, season of
1858-' 59. First appeared in the variety busi-
ness at Robert Butler's, 444 Broadway, New
York, in Aug , 1S60. On July 22. 1S61, in
company with Max Irwin, he sailed for Cali-
fornia, and after remaining there three years,
he went to Australia, where he remained up
to his death, which occurred in the Seaman's
Hospital, Melbourne, Aug. 5, 1868. Had he
taken care of himself he would have been the
best Irish comedian ever seen on the Ameri-
can stage.

O'NEIL, CHARLES. — This Ethiopian
comedian committed suicide in St. Louis,
Mo., in 1863, by drowning himself.

O'NEIL, KATHLEEN.— Kitty O'Neil,
as she is better known, was born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1840, and at an early age made her
debut in her native country. She visited

London, and appeared at all the principal
music halls of the metropolis. She remained
there a number of years, and crossed the At-
lantic in 1S61, arriving in New York. Since
then she has appeared in nearly all the music
halls in this country.

O'RILEY, MR.— Born in Dublin, Ireland.
Made his American debut May 16, 1792, at
the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, as
Fitzherbert in " Which is the Man."

ORLANDINI, SIG. ERNESTO.— First
appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1833, at the
Chestnut, in the opera of " Eliza e Claudio."

ORMOND, MAD. — This celebrated
equestrienne made her defott at the Tacon
Theatre, Havana, Cuba. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Nov. 26, 1849, at the National
Circus. Died in St. Jago, West Indies, Nov.
29, 1863.

ORTON, JOSEPHINE.— Born in Brook-
lyn in 1S43, and is a niece of the poet, W. C.
Bryant. Made her first appearance at Bar-
num's Museum during the season of 1S58.
Her first success was as Abimilech in the play
of " Neighbor Jack wood." Her stay there
was but for a season. She was then engaged
by the late W. E. Burton for the Metropolitan
Theatre, where she played almost everything.
In Sept., 1859, she was engaged at Wallack's
Theatre. She afterwards appeared at Niblo's
Garden, as Arrah Meelish in "Arrah-na-
Pogue." She then went to Philadelphia
where she became a great favorite at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. In March, 1862,
she was married in Boston to B. E. Woolf, a
musician. Is at present in Philadelphia.

OSBORNE, FANNY. — Died in New
York, Aug. 17, 1S55. Was connected with
Wallack's Theatre, New York, for some time.

OSGOOD, HELEN.— Made her debut
May 6, 1863, at the New Bowery Theatre,
New York, as Pauline in " Delicate Ground."

OTTO, MAD.— Made her debut in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 11, 183S, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Amina in " Somnambula."

OWENS, JOHN E.— Mr. Owens was
born in Liverpool, Eng., of Welsh parentage,
in 1S23, but was brought to the United States
when only three years of age, by his parents,
who first settled in Baltimore, Md., but, after
a residence of ten years in that city, removed
to Philadelphia, where Mr. Owens pere per-
manently established himself in business.
His dramatic coup d'essai was made under the
management of the late Wm. E. Burton, at
the National Theatre, Philadelphia, where
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lie with her manifestations of a powerful
genius. On the 20th of Aug., 1846, Mr.
Owens reappeared in Philadelphia, at the
Philadelphia Museum, in Masonic Hall, as
Jack Humphries in " Turning the Tables,"
for the benefit of D. P. Bowers. In 1849 he
became joint manager of the Baltimore Muse-
um with Hann, and the succeeding year as-
sumed sole control of the establishment. In
1852, at the earnest solicitation of John
Brougham, Mr. Owens consented to inaugu-
rate, with his performances, Brougham's Lyce-
um (afterwards the Broadway), New York, then
newly built, and met with a cordial reception.
On the 26th of June, 1S52, he for the third or
fourth time sailed for Europe, and declining
a flattering engagement at the Adelphi Thea-
tre, London, then under Mad. Celeste's man-
agement. He made an extensive tour over the
continent, including the ascent of Mont
Blanc. Returned to this country, and gave in
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York, his
Mont Blanc entertainment, with panoramic
illustrations. In 1S54. lie again entered into
management at the Charles Street Theatre,
Baltimore, which he conducted one season.
In 1859 he became manager of the Varieties
Theatre, New Orleans, which he conducted
with remarkable success up to the actual com-
mencement of the National crisis in i860.
Opened at the Broadway (Wallack's) Theatre,
New York, Aug. 29, 1864, and fulfilled one of
the most brilliant engagements on record. He
closed April 14, 1S65, and shortly after visited
England, where he opened July 3, 1S65, at
the Adelphi Theatre, London, as Solon Shin-
gle. Returned to America and commenced
his second engagement at the Broadway Thea-
tre, Jan. 8, 1S66, which terminated April 2S,
1S66. Commenced a brief Summer engage-
ment at Wallack's Theatre, New York, Aug.
2, 1S69, as John Unit in " Self."

OWEN, WILLIAM FLORENCE.-
Born in Limerick, Ireland, July 3, 1S44. First
appeared on the stage at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre, New York, on the afternoon of
March 2, 1S67, as Sir Harcourt Courtley in
" London Assurance," A'ith the Philo Amateur
Dramatic Association. His fust professional
appearance was Nov. 5, 1S67, as Potter in
"' Still Waters Run Deep," at the Coliseum,
Stapleton, Staten Island, for the benefit of
Nicol Mclntyre. He then travelled through
the West with Caroline Hayes' Dramatic Com-
pany, playing " Old Men" and eccentric and
character parts. Was in Troy, N. Y., season
of i868-'69. Is at present at the Varieties
Theatre, New Orleans.

OXLEY, JOHN— Born in Philadelphia.
Made his debut in one of the Western theatres.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Dec. 29, 1834,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Brutus.
First appeared in New York, Aug. 18, 1836,
as Romeo. Retired from the stage several
years ago, and is an active officer in the Amer-
ican Dramatic Fund Association. He be-
longed to the Shakesperian school, and per-
sonated the characters of the immortal bard in
a style truly chaste, accurate, and dignified.
He was indebted to no fastidious aids for the
celebrity he acquired. What he was had
been made entirely by the dint of his own
exertions.

PACKARD, EDWARD G.— Born in
Albany, N. Y., Dec. 4. 1843. First appeared
on the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, Troy, N.
Y., April 2, 1S62, as Vasquez in "The Won-
der." On July 12, 1865, he was married to
Imogene L. Pritchard.

PADUANI, SIGNORA VIRGINIA.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, July 30, 1847,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Clotilde in
" Norma."

PAEZ, CECELIA DE.— Maiden name
Saeman. She studied in Paris with Bordogni
and Panofka. Made her debut with the
Caraccas Opera Troupe. First appeared in
America, March 4, 1S57, at the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia, in "Lucia di Lammer-
moor."

PAGE, AUGUSTA. — Made her debut
Jan. 16, 1862, at the Opera House, Buffalo,
N. Y., as Juliet to Isaac C. Pray's Romeo, J.
H. Taylor as Mercutio, and Mr. Loveday as
Tybalt. It was generally acknowledged as
one of the most successful debuts that had oc-
curred there. She appeared on the following
evening as Desdemona, and on Saturday, the
25th, was the recipient of a grand compliment-
ary benefit at the hands of the citizens of Buf-
falo, when she appeared as Lady Teazle.
First appeared in New York, July 2, 1S62,
at the Olympic Theatre (formerly Wallack's),
as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet."

PALMER, MISS.— Made her American

debut Sept. 5, 1752, at Williamsburgh, Va., as
Nerissa in the " Merchant of Venice." First
appeared in New York, at the Nassau Street-
Theatre, in 1753.

PALMER, MR.— Born in Boston. Made
his debut at the Columbia Street Theatre,
Cincinnati, Ohio, in 182S. First appeared in

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Philadelphia, in Sept., 1830, as Shylock. Died
in Charleston, S. C, in 1833.

PALMER, MR. AND MRS. DAVID S.
— Mr. P. was born in Charleston, S. C, June
6, 1826. Made his first appearance on the
stage at the Richmond Hill Theatre, New
York, as Paris in " Romeo and Juliet." In
May, 1852, was leading light comedian at
Brougham's Lyceum, New York, and leading
editor of the Picayune. Made his first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Aug. 21, 1S52, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Colonel Briton in
"The Wonder." Died in Providence, R. I.,
May g, 1857. His first wife used to play
small parts in Providence, R. I. She received
a divorce from him. His second wife was
formerly Lizzie Steele, who was born in Phila-
delphia, in 1832. In 1846 her father moved to
Boston to fulfill an engagement at the Museum.
Miss Lizzie made her appearance at the Muse-
um as Miss Stuart. Returning to Philadel-
phia, she first appeared in her native city on
Aug. 28, 1852, at the Chestnut, as Vilette in
" She Would and She Would Not." After a
lingering illness of nine weeks, she departed
this life, June 12, 1S58, at Baltimore, Md.

PALMER, SAMUEL S.— Born in Bos-
ton, where he made his debut in 184S, at the
Howard Athenaeum, as Sour Crout in the
"New Footman."

PALMO, FERDINAND.— Born in Na-
ples, in 1785, and came to this country in 1810
and settled down in Richmond, Va. There he
remained in business for six years, when he
removed to New York and opened a con-
fectionery store on Broadway ; but he was not
successful, and he returned to Virginia. He
remained in Virginia some six years, during
which he married Anna Thorpe, the daughter
of a Virginia farmer. After paying two visits
to Europe, he once more settled down in New
York, built an establishment known as the
"Cafe des Mille Colonnes," situated on the
corner of Broadway and Reade street, and
made quite a snug little fortune. In 1835 he
opened a saloon on Chambers street, after-
wards known as Palmo's Opera House, Bur-
ton's Theatre, and now used by the United
States Courts. In 1844 Mr. Palmo, having a
great desire to introduce Italian opera on a
firmer basis than had yet been attempted in
America, altered his establishment, at an ex-
pense of $100,000, and called it Palmo's Opera
House, which he opened Feb. 2, 1844, for a
season of Italian opera, presenting " I Puri-
tani." The venture proved an unlucky one,
however, for Palmo, in a pecuniary sense
" High art " was not cultivated, or, in fact,

really appreciated in those days, and after three
years of managerial experience, Palmo found
himself reduced to poverty. Assisted by a few
friends, he opened a hotel, which he kept nine
months, when he returned to New York and
became cook for Mr. Chris. Williams, who
kept the " Waverley," corner Fourth street and
Broadway, where he might have often been
seen wearing his white apron and square pa-
per cap, and engaged in preparing the delecta-
ble dishes for which that establishment was
noted. The death of Mr. Williams some
years ago threw Palmo out of a situation, and
reduced him to very straightened circumstances.
He was now, too, well advanced in age, and
unable to perform much manual labor. The
theatrical managers and many members of the
dramatic and musical professions were de-
termined that one who had done so much for
art (who may, in fact, be justly styled the father
of opera in the United States), should not be
reduced to want. Accordingly, they formed
into an association for the purpose of creating
what was known as the Palmo Fund, each
member paying $13 annually, which money
was devoted to the support of their old friend
and co-laborer. On this fund Palmo was
enabled to live comfortably until his death,
which occurred in New York, Sept. 5, 1869.
He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

PALSEN, M'LLE — Born in England.
Made her American debut as a danseuse , at
the opening of the National Theatre, Boston,
Nov. 1, 1852. She soon after returned to
England.

PAPANTI, SIGNORA.— First appeared
in America, in June, 1827, at the Chatham
Theatre, New York.

PAPE, WILLIE BARNESMORE.—
This juvenile pianist was born in the South,
in 1854. He is a most excellent performer on
the piano. Is at present in England.

PARDEY, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE.
—Mr. P. was born in London, Eng., March
•3> J83S- In 1838 he came to Canada with
his father, H. O. Pardey. In Sept., 1850, the
family moved to Providence, R. I., in which
city he made his first appearance on the stage,
Sept. 6, 1851, under W. C. Forbes' manage-
ment, as a Servant in the " Honeymoon." In
1855 he was the first low comedian at the Na-
tional Theatre, Boston, under Fleming's
management. Played in Brigham Young's
Theatre, Salt Lake City, in Oct., 1863. He
was one of the first Gentiles that appeared in
that theatre. Was married to Josephine Cos-
tigan, in Idaho City, May 22, 1864. Appeared

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in San Francisco, Cal., in Nov., 1864. Made
his first appearance in New York, at the
Broadway Theatre, Broadway and Broome
street, in Dec, 1867. Is at present in Gal-
veston, Texas.

Joey Pardey was born in New York, Sept.
7, 1852. Made her first appearance on the
stage in Portland, Oregon, in March, 1864,
under John S. Potter's management, as Marie
in the " Marble Heart." Shortly after her
marriage she retired from the stage for two
years. Reappeared on the stage in Virginia
City. In Dec, 1S67, she appeared in Albany,
N. Y. Is at present in Galveston, Texas.

PARDEY, H. O.— Born in Lymington,
Eng., Sept. 16, 1S08. First appeared in
America at the Chatham Theatre, New York.
Retired from the stage in 1855, and wrote
several very successful dramas and comedies.
Was found dead in the streets of Philadelphia,
March 3, 1865. »

PAGE, HENRY C— Born in New York,
May 1, 1S25. First appeared on the stage in
June, 1844, at Shire's Garden, Cincinnati,
Ohio, as Corporal Max in " Swiss Cottage."
He afterwards appeared at the Athenaeum
(now Wood's) Theatre, and the National, in
the same city. Since then he has visited the
principal cities West and South, playing sing-
ing walking gentlemen, eccentric comedy and
Frenchmen. Has been actor, manager, and
agent. During the Lucille Western engage-
ment at the Grand Opera House, New York,
in the Summer of 1S69, he was the business
manager.

PARKER, ADAM.— Born in Maine.
First appeared on the stage in 1849, at Chi-
cago, 111., as the Count in the " Wife."

PARKER, MRS. AMELIA.— Born in
New York, in 1S27. Maiden name Amelia
Sylvia. Made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 30, 1851, as Minnie in " Some-
body Else," at the Arch Street Theatre. Her
first appearance on the stage was as Pauline in
"The Lady of Lyons," at Shire's Garden,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Married Edward Parker, in
1850, at St. Louis. Was a great favorite
throughout the South and West, under Lud-
icv & Smith's management. Died in New
York, Nov. 1, 1859, giving birth to twins. She
was for some time connected with Burton's
Theatre.

PARKER, MISS.— This American prima
donna, who had appeared in California with
the Bianchi Opera Troupe, made her debut in
New York, May 11, 1S63. at the Academy, in
" UTrovatore."

PARKER, MR.— rirst appeared on the
American stage, Jan. 16, 1769, at the John
Street Theafe, New York.

PARKER, JOHN.— In early life he had
some experience in the ring as a clown, and
still later was ballet master at the Park Thea-
tre, New York. Abandoning the " sawdust,"
and bidding farewell to the " footlights," he
commenced giving instructions in dancing.
Died in New York, Dec. 23, 1S5S, of old age
and general debility. Old Johnny Parker was
well known to New Yorkers twenty years be-
fore his death. Then his dancing school was
prosperous and profitable, his balls at old Tam-
many fashiouable and popular, and his " Exhi-
bitions " great affairs. But a new race of
dancing masters drove Johnny from his proud
position. With all his crustiness and irrita-
bility, he had a host of friends who respected
him for his honesty.

PARKER, JOSEPH.— Born in Birming-
ham, Eng. First appeared in America, ip
1S32, at the Pearl Street Theatre, Albany, N.
Y. First appeared in New York, in '841, at
the Chatham Theatre, as Christopher Strap in
the " Pleasant Neighbor."

PARKER, LITTLE LOUISE.— This lit-
tle girl made her debut as Eva in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin." Died in Baltimore, in May,
1857. She was a child of great promise.

PARKER, MARY JENNIE.— Born in
Athens, N. Y. Made her debut at nine years
of age, at the Old Eagle Street Theatre, Buf-
falo, N. Y., as the Duke of York to Booth's
Richard. She continued a member of this
company for five years, playing small parts.
In 1843 she visited California as the wife of
Frederick M. Kent. Has played as a star
throughout the country with success. Was
married to a gentleman in 1S67. and visited
California, where she appeared for a short time
and then retired from the stage.

PARKER, MARGARET.— This lady was
connected with the Boston theatres for some
time. While connected with the Boston Muse-
um, she was married to G. P. Towle, of Chi-
cago, in Dec, 1S57, and retired from the stage.

PARKS, ALONZO.— Formerly known as
Alonzo Chapman. Died at Howland Flat,
Cal., Feb, 22, 1863. He was a native of New
York, and aged 31 years. He was a step-son
of George Chapman.

PARODI, M'LLE. TERESA. — This
prima donna made her debut on the American
stage in Nov., 1850, at the Astor Place Opera
House, New York. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, June 1, 1S52, in a grand concert given

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at Musical Fund Hall. Returned to England,
June 5, 1S52. Again visited America in 1S56,
and gave her first concert, Oct. 22, at the
Academy of Music, New York. Is at present
living in Europe.

PAROSSI, SIG. NAPOLEON. - First
appeared in Philadelphia, in Dec, 1848, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, in " Lucretia
Borgia."

PARSLOE, CHARLES THOMAS.—
Born in London, June 16, 1804. Made his
first appearance in his native city as a boy, as
Genii "Glow-worm Glimmer" in the panto-
mime of " Harlequin Swans, or the Bath of
Beauty," at Covent Garden Theatre, in 1810.
Made his debut on the American stage, Oct. 2,
1S29, at the Park Theatre, New York, as the
Nondescript in " Peter Wilkins." His debut
in Philadelphia was at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Sept. $, 1S40, as Sawney in "The
Ladder of Love." Retired from the profession,
and is at present theatrical agent in New York.

PARSLOE, CHARLES THOMAS, JR.
— Born in New York, Oct. 1, 1836. His
father, being an actor, opened the way for him
to the dramatic world. He was engaged by
the late William E. Burton for the season of
i85o-'5i, for the Chambers Street Theatre,
New York, as call boy. In 1S57 he was en-
gaged by Messrs. Stuart and Roucicault for
Wallack's Old Theatre, on Broadway, near
Broome street. He remained at this establish-
ment until Mr. Wallack opened his new thea-
tre. It was at the old theatre that he became
identified with character bits, comic dancing,
pantomime, etc., and was quite a favorite with
his audiences. On April 24, 1864, Mr. Pars-
loe was married in New York to Miss Harriet
A. Elliott, of Baltimore. Is at present in New
York.

PARSLOE, E. J.— Was engaged in Lon-
don, by Mrs. Hamblin, for the Bowery Thea-
tre, New York. He arrived in America, and
on Dec. 26, 1831, went to the Bowery, and
dressed for the clown in the pantomime of
'■ Mother Goose," but feeling very unwell, was
immediately removed to his hotel, where he
died two weeks afterwards of consumption.

PARSONS, CHARLES BOOTH.— Born
in Entfield, Conn., July 23, 1805. Made his
first appearance on the stage,'Dec. 19, 1827,
at Charleston, S. C, as Mr. Mortimer in
" Laugh When You Can." First appeared in
New York, Jan. 22, 1834, at the Park Thea-
tre, as Virginius. In 1835 he became stage
manager of the Front Street Theatre, Balti-
more. First appeared in Philadelphia, Aug.

27, 1838, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Calius Silius in the tragedy of that name, writ-
ten expressly for him. Soon after this he re-
tired from the stage, and became a minister of
the Gospel at the Louisville, Ky., Methodist
Church. On Oct. 5, 1839, he left the pulpit
and returned to the stage.

PARSONS, THOMAS A.— Born in Port-
land, Me., in 1S22. In 1852 was at Barnum's
Old Museum, New York. Died in Boston,
June 19, 1S57.

PARTINGTON, MARY— Made her de-
but as a danseuse, at the Chatham Theatre,
New York, in 1853.

PASSMORE, MR.— First appeared on the
stage, March 15, 1848, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Edgar in " King Lear."

PASTOR, BILLY. — Born in New York,
and at an early age was apprenticed to John
Nathans, the well-known circus manager, with
whom he remained eleven years. He then
travelled throughout the United States with
various circus companies until i860, when he
went to Spain, under engagement to Price, as
a vaulter and equestrian. He travelled through
Spain and Portugal for two years, and various
other countries. He was persuaded by David
Bidwell to give up the circus business and turn
Iiis attention to making comic singing the
principal feature of his performance. He ac-
cordingly made his debut at the Academy of
Music, New Orleans, during the season of
1865, and at once became a favorite with the
audiences. Is at present travelling with a
variety troupe.

PASTOR, FRANK.— This equestrian was
born in New York, Nov. 13, 1837. At the age
of six years he was apprenticed to John J.
Nathans, circus manager, with whom he re-
mained ten years. He sailed for England in
Nov., 1856, and performed during the Winter
of that year in Ireland, Scotland and England.
During the Summer of 1857 he performed at
Naples and Palermo, Italy, and the Winter of
1857 was in London, Aberdeen, Liverpool,
fiirmingham and Bristol. Returned to Ameri-
ca in 1869, and started on a travelling tour
through the States with French's Circus.

PASTOR, ANTONIO.— Better known as
Tony Pastor. Was born in Greenwich street,
opposite the Pacific Hotel, New York, in
May, 1835. His first appearance in public
was at a Temperance Meeting at the Old Dey
Street Church. He was then only six years
of age, and he sang comic duets with Christian
B. Woodruff, afterwards State Senator. For
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ance meetings. In the Fall of 1846 he made
his first appearance before the public as a le-
gitimate performer at Barnum's Museum, in a
minstrel band composed of Charley White,
Billy Whitlock, Hall Robinson, and others.
Tony put on the burnt cork and played the
tambourine. In April, 1847, he joined Ray-
mond & Waring's Menagerie as a negro per-
former. In the Fall of 1S47, in company with
his two brothers, he entered the circus business
as an apprentice to John Nathans. Opened in
New York at the American Theatre, more
popularly known as 444 Broadway, where he
remained for a long time and became a great
favorite as a comic vocalist. On July 31, 1S65,
in conjunction with Sam Sharpley, he opened
the Opera House in the Bowery, opposite
Spring street, where he has been ever since
making a snug little fortune.

PASTRANA, JULIA.-This bearded lady,
who was exhibited throughout the United
States, died in Moscow, in April, 1S60.

PATANIA, MAD. DEOLIA.— First ap-
peared in America, Nov. 30, 1S55, at the
Academy of Music, New York, as Bertha in
the opera of " Prophet."

PATTI, ADELINA.— This lady's right
name is Adele Juana Maria Patti. She was
born April 9, 1843, at Madrid, Spain. Her
mother, Mad. Barilli Patti, was the prima
dontia of the Grand Theatre at Madrid, and
on the evening preceding the birth of Adele,
Madame had sung " Norma," and her father
played Pollio. Curiously enough, after the
birth of Adele, Madame Patti almost lost her
voice, and has always believed that it was
given to the child. In 1844 the Patti family
came to this country. Adele's first appear-
ance before the public was at the age of nine
years, when she made a tour in the British
Provinces in company with Strakosch and Ole
Bull, singing all the great pieces made popular
by Jenny Lind, Sontag, Bozio, and others.
On March 3, 1854, she made her debut at
Paul Jullien's Concert, at City Assembly
Rooms, New York. ' Soon after this she made
a concert tour with Gottschalk, the pianist,
to the West Indies. In Havana she sang
in costume, with Sig. Barilli, the duet in the
" Barber of Seville," and so excited did the
Habaneros become in attempting to recall
her, that she becama frightened and ran away,
and nothing could induce her to reappear. On
Nov. 24, 1859, she reappeared in New York, as
Lucia, at the Academy of Music. She was
brought out to save the season and the mana-
gers from ruin, and she succeeded. Early in
1862 she sailed for England, and has appeared

at the principal opera houses throughout the
country with marked success. Was married
in London, Eng., July 29, 1S6S, to the Mar-
quis de Caux, a nobleman of ancient family.

PATTI, CARLOTTA.— Made her debut,
in concert, in New York. First appeared in
opera, in Aug., 1862, at the Academy of Music,
New York. Sailed for Europe, March 11,
1863, and opened, April 16, at the Italian
Opera House, London, in concert. After hav-
ing sung for two months in more than fifty
concerts in London, Carlotta was invited to
the Court of St. James. The Queen of Eng-
land complimented her very highly. " Never
in my life," said she, " has any singer so
charmed and pleased me." It was about this
time that the Patti concerts were organized in
France, Belgium and Holland. Carlotta's
first appearance in France was not less suc-
cessful than in England. She had a splendid
triumph at Rouen, before the most difficult
audience to please in the Provinces. Then
went over to Brussels, Liege, Antwerp, and
Amsterdam, in all of which towns she literally
electrified her audiences by her faultless execu-
tion. She then proceeded to Germany. In
France she gave hundreds of concerts. Re-
turned to America, Sept. 9, iS6g, under engage-
ment to Max Strakosch, and appeared Sept.
25, at Steinway Hall, in concert. Her florid
execution is wonderful and most perfect, her
voice being a beautiful high soprano, ringing
like a bell, and reaching from C below the line
to E flat above it, and probably F above the
line. It is thus over two octaves.

PATTI, SALVATOR.— Made his first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, in Italian opera,
Oct. 4, 1848, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Flavio in " Norma." Died in Paris, Aug.
30, 1S59. Signor Patti was a tenor of repute
in Italy, and his wife, Madame Patti, was a
prima donna of some reputation. He was
the father of Adelina and Carlotta Patti, and
was formerly well-known in New York, having
been a member of the Palmo Opera Troupe,
the first ever introduced into New York. He
was a great favorite with the habitues of thirty
years ago.

PATTI, SIGNOR A BARILLI.— First
appeared in Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1S48, at
the Chestnut, as Gemma di Vergy in the
opera of that name.

PAUL, MR. AND MRS. HOWARD.—
Mr. Paul was born in Philadelphia, Pa. He
went to London, Eng., where he made his
debut as a comic writer, in 1S52, in lhe then
popular Diogenes (which for a time sue-

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cessfully rivalled Punch), and to which he was
attached to its close. He then produced, in
conjunction with Mr. John Leech, who fur-
nished the engravings, a serial work entitled
" Dashes of American Humor," which achiev-
ed considerable popularity, and which was
subsequently reprinted in the United States,
where it met with prodigious success. Mr.
Paul has written various pieces of a light char-
acter for the stage, the most successful of
which was a skit on the table-turning excite-
ment of seven years ago, and which was pro-
duced at the Haymarket, with Mr. Buckstone
as the rapping hero. His drama, "Thrice
Married," also made a good impression at the
Princess', and several capital vaudevilles at the
Strand and Lyceum were received with favor.
Mr. Howard Paul made h\s, debut on the stage
at Bath, in 1854, in a vaudeville written by
himself, called " My Neighbor Opposite."
As an actor and mimic, Mr. Paul hits
off his characters with a ready liveliness and
ease of manner that at once places him on
good terms with his audience. Visited
America in Oct., 1S66, under the management
of Harry Palmer. He was accompanied by his
wife. He opened at Irving Hall, New York,
and a few months after returned to Europe.
Returned to America in Oct., 1869, accompa-
nied by his wife.

Mrs. Paul was formerly Miss Featherstone.
Was born in London, Eng. First appeared on
the American stage, Sept. 10, 1855, at Wal-
lack's Theatre, New York. Mrs. Howard
Paul is undeniably one of the most popular
vocalists and actresses on the English stage.
A portion of her musical education having
been received in France and Italy, the founda-
tion of a correct style and method was laid,
which has been of enduring service to the fair
artiste. Her voice is a pure contralto, ranging
from A in the bass clef to A in alt. — a com-
pass of precisely three octaves — the lower por-
tion of which is singularly rich and powerful
in quality. Of the famous " Living Photo-
graph of Mr. Sims Reeves," by Mrs. Howard
Paul, it is unnecessary to say more than that
it is an astonishing reproduction, without cari-
cature, of the great tenor's manner, style, voice,
and appearance.

PAUL, W. H.— Died in Philadelphia,
March 7, 1865, aged 32 years. Travelled all
over the country as agent for stars.

PAULLIN, MISS.— This once popular
actress retired from the stage in 1S64, and at
last advices was living with her father in Cali-
fornia, keeping a hotel.

PAULLIN, MR.— This excellent repre-
sentative of old men retired from the stage in
1S64, and opened a hotel in California. He ■
first visited that city in 1S54. In 1859, while
on his way home from the theatre in that city,
he broke his leg by being thrown from a
wagon.

PAUNCEFORT, MR. AND MRS. GEO.

— Mr. P. made his American debut Sept. 11,
1S54, at the Boston Theatre, as Captain Abso-
lute in the " Rivals." Opened the Worcester,
Mass., Theatre, in March, 1S59, as Paunce-
fort's Athenaeum. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, March 17, 1862, as Stephen Plum in
" All that Glitters is not Gold," at the Arch
Street Theatre.

Mrs. Pauncefort's maiden name was Georgi-
ana Edward. She sailed for England iu April,
i860.

PAYNE, JOHN HOWARD.— Born in
New York, June 9, 1792. Made his debut at
the Park Theatre, New York, Feb. 26, 1809,
as Young Norval. First appeared in Boston,
April 2, 1809, as Young Norval, at the Boston
Theatre. In 1813 he visited England, and
made his debut June 4, on the London stage,
as Young Norval. Wasstyledthe "American
Roscius," and received in England with great
applause. In iS26-'27 he edited in London
the Opera Glass, a weekly paper. Author of
the celebrated song, "Home, Sweet Home.''
Returned to New York from England in 1832,
and was tendered a complimentary benefit at
the Park Theatre, on Nov. 28. Retired from the
stage, and was appointed United States Consul
at Tunis, which office he held for some time.
Died at Tunis, April 10, 1852.

PEARCE, W. W.— This Ethiopian, come-
dian died in Herkimer, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1S64, of
consumption, aged 26 years. His wife was
formerly Marion Crapeau.

PEARSON, HARRY— Born in England,
May 16, 1824. Made his first appearance as
the Child in " Pizarro," at three years of age,
at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, Eng. Played
from that period in every kind of a show from
a penny performance to Drury Lane and Co-
vent Garden Theatres, London. Landed in
America, Jan. 20, 1859, and made his first ap-
pearance in this country Feb. 14, same year,
at the Broadway Theatre, New York, as Giles
Harren in " The Villagers." At the outbreak
of the rebellion in 1861, he joined the Seventy-
ninth regiment of New York. While at Hamp-
ton, Va., he fitted up a restaurant, under the
auspices of General Butler, with a view of
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defenders of the " meteor flag of liberty."
But, unfortunately for the obese comedian, the
night before the grand opening of the establish-
ment, there was a rumor that tile rebels were
approaching, and everybody was ordered by
the Provost-Marshal to quit Hampton, bag
and baggage. Poor Harry ! who loves his
comfort and a drop o' good beer, had suddenly
to vamoose, and with the aid of an animated
" contraband," two mules, with two eyes only
between them, and a dilapidated wagon, he es-
caped with his valuables — or, at least, a por-
tion of them, for the value of the articles he
lost he estimates at $800. Returning to New
York during the Winter of iS6i-'62, he opened
a restaurant at 151 Crosby street, between
Houston and Bleecker, called " The Armory,"
and played at the Winter Garden Theatre
during the same time. Since then he has ap-
peared with success throughout the country.
When " Formosa " was produced at Niblo's
Garden, New York, Sept. 6, 1869, he was
specially engaged for the role ot Sam Boker, a
retired prize fighter. Harry is a good actor.

PEARSON, HENRY.— Born in Philadel-
phia. ' Made his debut as Rolla, in 1S26, at
the Chestnut, Philadelphia. Retired from the
stage several years ago, and became an officer
in the Custom House, New Orleans.

PEARSON, SIDNEY.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1836, at the Arch Street
Theatre.

PEARMAN, MR.— Bom in Manchester,
Eng., in 1792, and made his American debut
at the Park Theatre, New York, as a vocalist,
in the Fall of 1S23, as Count Belino in
"Devil's Bridge." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 21, 1824, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as the Count. His first appearance
in London was July 7, 1817, at the Lyceum
Theatre, as Prince Orlando. Died in the
West Indies, in 1S37.

PECK, MRS. — First appeared in America,
at the Haymarket Theatre, Boston, in 1797.

PEDROTTI, SIG. AND S1GNORA.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, the former Jan. 23, and
the latter Feb. 4, 1S33, in the operas of
" L'ltaliana in Algeri,"and " Eliza e Claudio."

PELBY, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM.
— Mr. Pelby was born in Boston, Mass.,
March 16, 1793. Made his debut in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 26, 1821, as Macbeth, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre. In 1S27 was manager of
the Tremont Theatre, Boston ; he also built
the Warren Theatre, Boston. Visited Eng-
land, and made his debut at the Drury Lane

Theatre, London, as Hamlet, and afterwards
Brutus in Payne's play of that name, for the
benefit of the Philanthropic Society. Died in
Boston, May 2S, 1850.

Rosalie Pelby was born at Kinderhook, N.
Y., March, 17, 1793. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage, in 1813, at the old Federal
Street Theatre, Boston, as Mrs. Mortimer in
" Laugh When You Can." She retired from
the stage, and took up her residence at Rox-
bury, Mass. Died suddenly, in 1S57, on
board the steamship Northern Light, when
one day out from San Juan, on her way home
from California.

PELHAM, MISS.- Born in Liverpool,
Eng Made her debut in her native city. First
appeared in America. Aug. 25, 1834, at the
Arch, Philadelphia, as Lady Teazle. Return-
ed to England in 1836.

PELL, ABNER W. — This old Circus
advertiser died in Chicago, 111., Sept. 25, 1S65,
aged 45 years.

PELL, HARRY.— This Ethiopian per-
former died on Blackwell's Island, N. Y., in
1866.

PELL, JOHNNY— Right name John A.
Davin, well known as a popular Ethiopian
comedian, and one of the firm of Morris Broth-
ers, Pell & Trowbridge Minstrels, of Boston.
Died in that city, Jan. 24, 1866, aged 33 years.
Two days before his death he was married to
Miss Moonie, of Boston.

PEEL, MATT.— Born in New York, Jan.
15, 1830. In 1S40, he made his first public
appearance. He shortly after organized a
band of Minstrels, and made a starring tour.
He then turned his attention to forming the
band known as Campbell's, in conjunction
with Luke West. In 1S54, Mr. West dying,
the band came under the sole management
of Peel, which continued till Wednesday, May
4, 1859, when he died. His last appearance
on the stage was May 2, in Buffalo. On
Wednesday morning, May 4, about 5 o'clock,
while sitting up in bed talking with his wife,
he suddenly fell back, exclaiming : " Oh, Mag,
I am dying ! " and instantly expired.

PEEL, TOMMY.— Right name Thomas
Riley, born in Albany, N. Y. At a very early
age he had a local reputation as a jig dancer.
When he was about twelve years of age, Mas-
ter Tommy made his debut with a regular
company, in his native town, the company .
having halted there to give two or three per-
formances, and it was at this time that he first
had the pleasure of appearing in public in pro-
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breeches, and brass-heeled shoes. Danced for
the championship with R. M. Carroll, for
$250 a side, at Wallack's Old Theatre, in the
presence of a house full, on April 16, 1S62, at
about 4 p. M. Both men danced well, but the
result was a triumph for Peel.

PFEIFFER, OSCAR.— Born in Vienna,
Oct. 27, 1830. Made his debut in Vienna, in
1S44, as a pianist. Made his debut in Ameri-
ca, in 1S50. Revisited America in 1856, and
again in 1S66.

PEMBERTON, MR.— Born in England.
Made his debut in 1824, at the Old Chatham
Garden, New York, as Bertram.

PENNOYER, AUGUSTUS S— Born in
Monmouth, N. J., June 1, 1S29. Commenced
his professional career as call boy, at the Old
St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, under the
management of Ludlow and Smith. Worked
his way up from the ranks, " having filled in
his time the positions of property-man, stage
carpenter, actor, prompter, stage manager,
treasurer, and manager. Joined Peter and
Caroline Richings, as their agent, in the year
1861 — was in the like capacity with Miss
Charlotte Thompson in 1S64, and in the fol-
lowing year was business manager and treasu-
rer for the Wallack and Davenport Combina-
tion ; was business manager of the celebrated
Riching's English Opera Company on its first
formation in 1S65. Visited Europe twice on
business for this troupe, in 1S67, for music,
wardrobe, etc., and in 1S69 for artists — and up
to the present writing continues manager of
the same.

PENNOYER, KATE.— This danseuse
and pantomimist was born in New York, and
was educated at the Sisters of the Sacred
Heart. Was taught her first lesson in dancing
by F. Fredericks, at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre. Made her debut at an early
age, in 1S55, as Peachblossom in " Midsum-
mer Night's Dream," at the Chambers Street
Theatre, New York. Has since played
throughout the country as pantomimist and
danseuse.

PENTLAND, JOSEPH. — This well-
known clown made his American debut in
New York, at Niblo's Garden, with Cooke's
Royal Circus During the season of 1841 he
was a permanent member of the Amphitheatre,
and on March 16 of the same year, he took his
first benefit, on which occasion Bob Williams
appeared, announced as the famous clown of
Cook's Circus, from England. On Nov. 31,
1846, he made his debut in Philadelphia, at
the National Circus. Mr. P. retired from the

profession in New York, at the close of the
season of iS67-'6S, and has settled down in
New York.

PEPITA, SENORITA.-This Spanish
danseuse made her debut in America, April
29, 1S63, at the Academy of Music, New
York, for the benefit of Mr. Palmo.

PEPPIN AND BURSCHARD.— Peppin
and Buischard, with a French Circus, landed
in Boston in 1S06, from Spain. They performed
in conjunction with West, at Philadelphia.
Peppin built the Walnut Street Theatre.
Peppin had a thorough military education. He
was an officer in the cavalry of France. He
was born in Albany. His parents were
French. They left Albany for Paris when
Peppin was two years of age.

PERCY, RITA.— Born in London, Eng.,
July 15, 1840. At twelve years of age she
showed great musical ability, and sang with
success at many of the best concerts in the
west of England, Ireland and Scotland. After
an extensive travelling tour as a vocalist, she
appeared on the stage in London as a bur-
lesque actress. During the late Adah Isaacs
Menken's last engagements through the Prov-
inces, Miss Percy played seconds to her, and
was her bosom friend. Accompanied Edwin
James, the well-known sporting writer of
America, from London to Paris, for the pur-
pose of having the remains of Adah Isaacs
Menken removed from their temporary resting
place to their final home. Came to America,
Aug. i, iS6g. First appeared in America,
Sept., 1869, at the Theatre Comique, New
York, in her classical draped statues, after
which she travelled through the country.

PERELLI, SIG. NATOLE.— Made his
debut in America in Boston, in opera, and sub-
sequently in Philadelphia, where he made his
debut at the Walnut Street Theatre, July 27,
1847. Since that time he has remained in
Philadelphia as a teacher. During Jenny
Lind's visit to this country, he accompanied
her, as principal tenor, to New York, Boston,
Baltimore, etc. Died in Philadelphia, Feb.
2S, 1867.

PERRIN, MRS.— Maiden name J. B.
Woodbury. Has appeared in the principal
cities in the West with much success.

PERRINER, J.— Made hisdebutin Phila-
delphia, Nov. 22, 1839, at the Walnut, as
Belmour in " Is He Jealous."

PERRINI, SIGNORINA.— Made her
debid in Philadelphia, June 10, 1S50, in con-
cert, at Musical Fund Hall.

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PEROZZI, SIG. LUIGI.— First appeared
on the American stage, in Italian opera, in
New York, in March, 1S44. First appeared
in Philadelphia, April 11, 1S44, at Musical
Fund Hall.

PERRY, MR, AND MRS. HARRY A.
— Mr. P. was born in Philadelphia, Dec. 25,
1826. Made his debut at the Walnut Street
Theatre in his native city, March 31, 1S46, as
Malcolm in " Macbeth." He was call boy
in the same theatre, a long time before he
made a public appearance. In New York he
made his debut at the Chatham Theatre, in
1847. Returned to the Walnut, where he
remained for three seasons ; after which he
played engagements in all the principal cities,
from P>oston to New Orleans, meeting with
great success. As soon as this gentleman
had become a general favorite with his audien-
ces, he grew extremely fond of convivality, and
even dissipation ; a passion too often embrac-
ed by young men on the stage. An incredible
thirst for Bacchanalian potions generally occa-
sions a multiplicity of vices and distresses, but
in our present subject we behold one whose
predilection for the cup obliterated all other
ideas. Died in San Francisco, Cal., Jan.
22, 1862, and was buried in Lone Mountain.
On Feb. 11, 1S61, he was married in San
F*incisco to Miss Agnes Land, a very pretty
actress. The story of his life is a sad one,
we leave to others the telling of it. His
generosity proved his curse. Mr. Perry had
an abundance of talent, and might have gained
a higher position than that he was contented
to occupy.

Mrs. Perry, the first, was at one time con-
nected with the Philadelphia theatres, playing
walking ladies.

Mrs. Perry, the second, whose maiden
name was Marian Agnes Land Rookes, was
born at Sydney, Australia, Oct. 4, 1S43, of
English parents. She made her debut in 1S57,
in her native city, as a danseuse- She arrived
in San Francisco, Cal., on Feb. g, 1S5S, and
made her first appearance under the manage-
ment of Mrs. John Wood, and at that lady's
departure from " Frisco," Mrs. Perry joined
Maguire's company at the Opera House,
where she remained until June 17, 1S65. On
Feb. 11, 1S61, she was married to Harry
Perry, in San Francisco, by the Rev. T
Starr King. She arrived in New York and
made her debut at the Winter Garden in Oct.,
1865, during the engagement of John S.
Clarke. She remained there only a few nights,
as she had been previously engaged to support
Edwin Forrest during his engagement at |

Niblo's Garden, which commenced Nov. 13.
She made her bow as Julia in " Richelieu."
She is now the wife of Junius Brutus Booth, jr.

PETERS, CHARLES.— Born in Birming-
ham, Eng., April 15, 1825. Sailed for the
United States in the fall of 1849. Made his
first engagement in New York, at Niblo's Gar-
den, in the Summer of 1S50, under Brougham
and Chippendale's management. He then
visited Boston, and appeared at the old Fede-
ral Street Theatre, with the F.spinoala Ballet
Troupe, &c. After a travelling tour through
the West, he reappeared in New York, at
Wallack's Theatre, in 1854, as Ephraim
Smooth in " Wild Oats." During this season
he married Eliza, second daughter of John
Nickinson. Was engaged by Laura Keene
for her theatre in New York, and played
Barney, in "Our American Cousin," Cupid in
the " Seven Sisters," etc. He took a travel-
ling tour with Laura Keene's Theatre company,
until engaged by Montgomery Field for the
Boston Museum, in 1S64, in place of William
Warren, who was starring. On Oct. 4, 1864,
he was run over by a Third avenue car, in New
York. Was the recipient of a complimentary
benefit, Dec. 8, 1865, in New York, the re-
ceipts of which amounted to $4,000. Is at
present at Booth's Theatre, New York.

PETERS, F. W.— Made his debut at
Laura Keene's Theatre, New York, March
I5> 1S59i as Master Peter White in "Mr. and
Mrs. Peter White."

PETRIE, ELIZA PLACE. -Was at-
tached to the Old National Theatre, Philadel-
phia, in 1S41, under Burton's management.
She was afterwards an attractive card at the
Chambers Street Theatre, New York. She
was the wife of Robert Place, manager of the
American Theatre, New Orleans. Died in
Washington, D. C, July 7, 1S65.

PHELAN, JOHN A.— Born in New York,
March 25, 1S42. During the rebellion of
iS6o-'6i, he was a clerk in the Quartermaster's
Department. Was an active member of the
St. Louis Dramatic Club. First appeared in
public in the Spring of 1S69, at the Olympic
Theatre, St. Louis, for A. H. Davenport's
benefit, assuming the role of Tom Dribbles in
" Nan, the Good for Nothing." At present
he is Deputy Clerk of the St. Louis Criminal
Court.

PHELPS, A. R.— Born in Granby, Conn.,
Feb. 19, 1824. Made his first appearance on
the stage early in 1845, at the old Greenwich
Theatre, New York, as Othello, under Charles
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California, in company with the Denin Sisters,
where he opened in " Love's Sacrifice," on
April 10 of that year. He remained on that
coast, playing through California, Oregon,
Nevada, etc., until 1866, when he took the
overland trip to New York. Since then he
has been playing in the West. Was married
in Providence, R. I., March 6, 1S49, to Fran-
ces R. Bickford, a non-professional.

PHELPS, FANNY MORGAN.— Born in
Sydney, Australia, N. S. W., of Irish parents,
and made her first appearance in 1854, in her
native town, on the same night and at the
same theatre that Edwin Booth and Laura
Keene made their first appearance in that
country, playing trifles, such as the Prince of
Wales in " Richard the Third/' and Joliquet
in the "Courier of Lyons," for two years.
Made her debut in New York, at Wood's
Theatre (afterwards the Theatre Comique),
March 11, 1867, as the Wild Irish Girl.

PHILLIPS, ADELAIDE. — Born at
Stratford-upon-Avon, Eng., in 1833. Made
her debut Sept. 25, 1843, at the Boston Muse-
um, as Little Pickle. First appeared in New
York at Barnum's Museum. When she first
appeared at Barnum's Museum as a juvenile
danseuse, she was announced as " the Child of
Avon." Opened in Philadelphia, July 17,
1846, at the Walnut, as Rosa in "John of
Paris." First appeared in opera, March 17,
1856, at the Academy of Music, New York, as
Azucena in "II Trovatore." In Oct , 1861,
she appeared in Paris, at the Italian Opera
House, as Azucena in " II Trovatore," under
the assumed name of M'lle. Fillippi. Though
we have had many great singers in her charac-
ter, the troubles of the poor Gipsy Mother
never stood out so conspicuously as in the
hands of Miss Phillips. During the Great
Peace Jubilee in Boston, in June, 1S69, this
celebrated contralto appeared.

PHILLIPS, AARON J.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in which city he made his debut, at the
Chestnut, as Young Norval. First appeared
in New York, May 15, 1815, as Young Nor-
val. Became manager of the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, in April, 1829. Died
in New York, in 1846.

PHILLIPS. MOSES S.— Born in Phila-
delphia, Feb. 23, 1798. Made his debut May
2. 1827, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Mawworm in the " Hypocrite."

PHILLIPS, MR. AND MRS. H. B.-
Mr. P. was born in Charleston, S. C, May
19, 1819. In 1828 his parents removed to New
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since. He commenced studying law under
Robert G. Rankin, and subsequently under
Hamilton Fish, which profession he abandoned
for the commission business with John Wheel-
wright & Co. During this time his brother,
Jonas B. Phillips, was dramatist of the Old
Bowery Theatre, under Gilfert's management.
In iS37he was treasurer for C. R. Thome, Sr.,
for the Old Franklin Theatre, Chatham Square,
New York. Made his first appearance on the
stage, for Mr. Thome's benefit, as Alonzo in
"Pizarro." He went to the Chatham when
Thome became manager, and remained there
four years, playing utility business and walking
gents. He then visited Philadelphia, and re-
mained one season at the Arch Street Theatre,
under Porter & Pratt. Returned to New
York, to the Old Greenwich Theatre, where,
in 1844, he was stage manager under Charles
Freer's management. He subsequently played
at the Howard Athenaeum and the Old Federal
Street Theatre, Boston. Remained in Boston
until 1S4S, when he visited New York as
prompter of Niblo's Garden, under Hackett&
Niblo's management. Was at the Astor
Place Opera House when the Macready riot
occurred. When Brougham's Lyceum opened,
he went there, where he remained for ten
years. During the Summer months of that
period he managed the Theatre Royal, Mon-
treal, for J. W. Buckland. In i860 he man-
aged the Mobile Theatre for S. B. Duffield.
For the past fifteen years he has been playing
first old men. Was acting manager of Ford's
Theatre, Washington, D. C, at the time of
the Lincoln assassination. In 1S53 he mar-
ried Miss Mary Taylor, daughter of William
Taylor, recently deceased in California.

Mrs. Phillips was born in Liverpool, Eng.,
and came to America with her parents at an
early age. At the date of her marriage she
was engaged as danseuse and second chamber-
maid at Wallack's Theatre, New York. After
Mr. Phillips' first season in Mobile, in i860,
she retired from the stage. She died in 1S67,
of cholera, in St. Louis, Mo., ten days after
her arrival there.

PHILLIPS, MR. AND MRS. J. B —
Mr. P. was popular throughout the South as a
stage manager. He died in Baltimore, Md.,
July 12, 1862.

Annie Myers was born in Boston, Mass., in
1S33. Became popular as a leading lady
through the South, as Mrs. Phillips. Her
last appearance on the stage was in " Nobody's
Daughter," at Barnum's Museum, in 1867, in
New York. She died in Paterson, N. J.,
after a lingering illness, Aug., 1868.

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PHILLIPS, T.— Born in Bristol, Eng.,
in 1S02. First appeared in America, Nov. 3,
181 7, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Count Belino, in the " Devil's Bridge." First
appeared in Philadelphia in 181S. He made
two visits to this country, appearing at the
Park Theatre for the last time in June, 1823.
He met with his death by an accident on the
Grand Junction Railway, Eng., Oct. 27, 1841.

PICCOLOMINI, MARIA.— Born in the
town of Sienna, in Italy, in 1S36. She is a
descendant of the family of which Pope Pius
Piccolomini was a member— a family that was
formerly one of the wealthiest of the Italian
aristocracy. Her ancestry includes two Popes
and several Cardinals, besides Bishops, Field
Marshals, poets and historians. Her first ap-
pearance on the stage was at the age of six-
teen, at the Pergola Theatre, Florence, during
the carnival of iS52,as Lucrezia Borgia. Her
next engagement was six months afterwards, at
the Theatre of the Vallee, at Rome. From
there she visited Pisa, after which she visited
nearly all the provincial towns. Made her
debzd on the London stage in 1856, at Hei;
Majesty's Theatre, in " La Traviata." From
London she went to Paris, where her reception
was very enthusiastic. In 185S she visited
America, making her first appearance Oct. 20,
as Violetta, in " La Traviata," at the Academy
of Music, New York. In Philadelphia she
first appeared at the Academy of Music as
Marie, in "The Daughter of the Regiment,"
on the Jan. 14, 1S59. Is at present in Europe.

PICKER, M'LLE — This German contral-
to made her American debut April 27, 1S56, in
Sacred Concert, at the City Assembly Rooms,
New York.

PICKERING, MR. AND MRS. AN-
DREW.— Mr. P. made his first appearance
in Piladelphia, in 1839, at the Walnut Street
Theatre. Died in Montreal, Canada.

Mrs. P. was the daughter of Caleb Wood-
hull, a popular member of the Park company,
and first appeared at the Richmond Hill
Theatre, when ve-ry young ; she afterwards
played at the National and Bowery, and in
1837 married Andrew L. Pickering, and died
at New Orleans of the yellow fever, in the
same year, in the 19th year of her age.

PIERCE, EARL H— This delineator of
Ethiopian eccentricities was born in New
York, in 1823. His first appearance before
the public was in Philadelphia, with Ogden
and Raymond's Circus Company. In 1S42 he
joined a Minstrel party, composed of Dan
Emmet, Frank Brower, Jimmy O'Connell,

Frank Diamond, Mestayer and Master
Pierce. At this time the party was performing
at the Franklin Theatre, New York, but Mas-
ter Pierce also appeared, in conjunction with
Dan Emmet, on the same evenings at the
Bowery Amphitheatre. This was in Dec, 1842.
Leaving the Minstrels for awhile, he joined
Turner's Circus, and roamed around the coun-
try, knocking about everywhere. He then
joined E. P. Christy's Minstrels. Went to
Eng., in 1S56, where he died, June 5, 1S59.

PIERCE, WILLIAM E.— Born in Provi-
dence, R. I., March 21, 1S47. First appeared
at the Boston Museum, Aug, 24, 1868, as a
Servant in " Foul Play." Is at present at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York.

PIKE, MARSHALL S.— Born at West-
boro, Mass. Was one of the first delineators
of female characters in negro minstrelsy, hav-
ing performed in Boston, in 1S36. Travelled
with minstrel bands for several years. Was
taken prisoner in the Rebellion of 1S61, and
afterwards paroled in 1864. Is at present in
the Eastern country.

PIKE, MAURICE B.— Born in New
York, May 10, 1S37. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage at the Old Bowery Theatre,
New York, March 10, 1854. Is the husband
of Millie Sackett. Is at present in Charles-
ton, s. c.

PILGRIM, JAMES.-Made his first ap-
pearance at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, in 1S49, then under the management
ef the late William E. Burton, in the character
of Paddy Miles in his own farce of the " Lime-
rick Boy," and established himself in public
favor. Since that period he has appeared
with success in most of the large cities in the
States, and his prolific pen has furnished our
stage with a number of highly successful
pieces, which Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams,
Miss Maggie Mitchell, Miss Mary Devlin
(afterwards Mrs. Edwin Booth), Mr. F. S.
Chanfrau, the Florences, and other eminent
star artists, have made specialties of, and
which pieces still retain their position on the
stage. In writing the successful comedy of
" Irish Assurance and Yankee Modesty," he
first introduced the feature of the Irish boy and
Yankee girl to the American public. Is at
present at the Front Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md.

PINDER, MRS. — Born in England.
Made her debut in London in 1S26, at the
Haymarket, as Lady Teazle. In 1828 she ap-
peared at Covent Garden, as Juliet. Visited
America in 1831, and on Oct. 3 opened at the

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Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Lucy
Ashton, in " Bride of Lammermoor.

PISHOU, MRS. JANE.-Formerly Jane
Campbell, the fat woman of Barnum's Museum.
Died in Brookfield, Mass., June 30, 1S64.

PITT, MR. AND MRS. C. DIBDEN.—
Mr P. made his Philadelphia debut Nov. 29,
184.7, at: tne Arch Street Theatre, as Hamlet.
Played a farewell engagement in St. Louis, in
June, 1S50, after which he sailed for Europe.

Mrs. P. made her debut in Philadelphia, as
Mrs. Turtle in " Hunting the Turtle,'' April 9,
1849, at the Arch Street Theatre. These
artists are at present in England.

PLACIDE, HENRY.— Born in Charles-
ton, S. C, in Sept., 1799. Made his debut at
the Park Theatre, New York, Sept. 2, 1S23,
as Zekiel Homespun. In 1S38 he paid a visit
to England, and made his bow in London, at
the Haymarket Theatre, as Sir Peter Teazle.
His debut in Philadelphia was at the Arch
Street Theatre, June 21, 1S34, as Ollapod in
the " Poor Gentleman," for the benefit of his
brother, Thomas Placide. He has a beautiful
country seat on Long Island, where, in the
Summer months, he rests his wearied limbs,
retired from the cares and toils of an actor's
" city " life.

PLACIDE, JANE.-Was born in Charles-
ton, S. C, during the year 1804. Her grand-
motherwas the celebrated Mrs. Frighton, long
remembered for her distinguished vocal per-
formances at the Great National Theatre, Co-
vent Garden and Drury Lane. Miss Frighton,
her daughter, came to this country in 1797, and
married Alexander Placide. the father of her
jvhose talents we are now endeavoring to com-
memorate. He died in 1S12. Her first ap-
pearance on the stage was in Norfolk, Va. . in
1820, as Violante in the " Honeymoon,'' a part
she preferred, to the last, to that of the
Duchess, and which never had a superior rep-
resentative. Made her first appearance in
New Orleans, Jan. 4, 1823, as Sophia in the
"Road to Rum,' and Phcebe in "Rosina."
For ten successive years she remained Queen
of the Drama in New Orleans, and neither the
novelty attendant upon occasional visitors, nor
the frequency of her own appearance, in light
as well as important characters, could for a
moment shake the sceptre in her grasp. In-
disposition, supposed to be the result of her
too earnest attention to the duties of her pro-
fession, induced her to retire from the stage in
1833. In the following year she visited Eng-
land, in the hope of a sea voyage being bene-
ficial to her health, where that consciousness of

superiority usually attendant upon the children
of genius induced her again to appear upon the
stage. She performed the character of Elvira
in " Pizarro," at the Covent Garden Theatre.
On her return to New Orleans she performed
a few nights, and made her final appearance,
for the benefit of John Howard Payne, as
Theresa in his play of " The Orphan of Gene-
va." She expired, after a painful illness, on
May 16, 1835, about two months after her last
performance.

PITT, EMILY LAVINIA.— This lady,
the grand-daughter of Captain James Pitt — was
educated in France, with a view to her becoming
a musical governess, and subsequently she be-
came a pupil of the Royal Academy of Music,
Hanover Square. First appeared in public as
a pianist, and subsequently sang at several
concerts. Beyond these appearances, and her
having presided at an amateur concert given in
aid of the Lancashire Distress Fund, at Exeter
Hall in 1863, she had hitherto had but little
acquaintance with the hydra-headed public.
In Nov., 1S&4, we find Miss Pitt at the Royal
Gallery of Illustration, where, on Miss Poole
joining the Drury Lane company, she sustain-
ed the part of Widow Wantley in G. A. Mac-
farren's operetta of " The Soldier's Legacy."
During this engagement she also appeared in
" Jessy Lea," " The Sleeping Queen," " Too
Many Cooks," " Widows Bewitched," " Fair
Exchange," and " Love Wins the Way." In
all of these operettas her pleasing voice and
finished vocalism created a most favorable im-
pression. She sang in the early part of the
same year at a concert given by the Phil-
harmonic Society, when Schumann's " Para-
dise and the Peri " was first performed in Lon-
don. On that occasion, among those who ap-
peared in conjunction with Miss Pitt, who pos-
sesses a fine mezzo-soprano voice, and is a
brilliant performer on the pianoforte, were
Madame Parepa-Rosa, Miss R. Henderson,
Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. The
first appearance of Miss Pitt on the stage of a
theatre took place in Oct., 1866, at the Adel-
phi, when she played the character of Orestes
in Jacques Offenbach's " La Belle Helene,"
and continued at that establishment up to her
sailing for America, arriving here with the
Elise Holt Burlesque Troupe, Dec. 6, 1868.
First appeared in America at the Olympic

Theatre, Boston as in the burlesque of

'" Lucrezia Borgia." Opened in New York
in the same character at the Waverley Theatre.

PITT, MARY.— Born in London, Eng.
Was partially educated in France, and receiv-
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of Music, London. First appeared in public
when only a child, as a singer and pianist at
a juvenile concert given in Exeter Hall, in
1863, in aid of the Lancashire Distress Fund,
First appeared on the stage in Sept., 1S6S, at
the Adelphi Theatre, London, as Diana Ver-
non in "Rob Roy." She afterwards did the
singing business at the Lyceum Theatre, Lon-
don, where she was engaged to accompany her
sister with the Elise Holt Troupe to America,
and made her debut here in " Lucrezia Borgia "
the same night as her sister Emily.

PLACIDE, MR. AND MRS. ALEX-
ANDER.—Mr. P. was born in England.
Made his first appearance in Philadelphia,
May 28, 1792, as a tight-rope dancer, at the
Southwark Theatre. Made his debut in New
York, in 1S01, at Corrick's Garden, as a tight
rope dancer and pantomimist. Was one of
the managers of the Richmond, Va., Theatre,
when it burnt down. Died in New Yorji, in
1812, of yellow fever.

Mrs. Placide was the daughter of Mrs.
Wrighten, a celebrated English vocalist, bet-
ter known in this country as Mrs. Pownall,
and was herself highly accomplished in singing
and dancing, and maintained an enviable rank
as a comic actress. Made her first appearance
in Philadelphia, May 28, 1792, at the South-
wark Theatre, as Rosetta, in the " Bird
Catcher." Made her debut on the tight-rope
at the same theatre, for her benefit, June 20,
1792. She continued on the stage for many
years, and was long attached to the Philadel-
phia Theatre, as Mrs. Lafolle, having married
a noted musician of that name. She died in
that city in 1823, aged about 50.

PLACIDE, HARRY. — Born in 1799.
First appeared on the stage at the Anthony
Street Theatre, New York, during the season
of 1814. He then went South, and appeared
with considerabJe success at the principal cities.
Reappeared in New York, at the Park Thea-
tre, Sept. 2, 1823, as Zekiel Homespun in
" Heir at Law." He had three sisters on the
stage — Eliza, Caroline and Jane ; the latter is
dead. Eliza became Mrs. Asbury, and subse-
quently Mrs. Mann ; Caroline is Mrs. Blake.
He was the original Sir Harcourt Courtly in
this country, Miss Cushman the original Lady
Gay. After appearing in most of the principal
cities with success, he became a member of
Laura Keene's New York company, and with
that party visited Philadelphia, in Jan., 1S57,
at the Walnut Street Theatre. On Sept. 19,
1859, he opened a star engagement at the
Academy of Music, Philadelphia, under Mrs.
D. P. Bowers' management, as Sir Peter Tea-

zle. On March 25, 1865, he made his re-
appearance in New York, after a long absence,
as Corporal Cartouche in a military drama of
that name, at the Winter Garden Theatre, and
he carried off the honors of the evening. Since
this engagement Mr. Piacide, owing to ill
health, has not appeared on the stage, but has
taken up his residence at his farm. Stony
Brook, L. I., where he is at present. He is
an actor cf the good old school — a school
wherein is taught the lesson that a strict ad-
herence to truth in the delineation of a charac-
ter, constitutes one of its chief, if not the most
essential, feature of the dramatic art. The
father of Henry and Thomas Placide was a
celebrated pantomime clown, and played at
Sadler's Wells, London, in the year 1785.

PLACIDE, THOMAS— Born in one of
the Southern cities. He made his first appear-
ance on the stage in 1828, at the Park Theatre,
New York. On Sept. 7, 1832, he first appeared
in Philadelphia, at the Arch Street Theatre,
as Lovell in " High Life Below Stairs." Was
for several years manager of the New Orleans
Varieties, but the destruction of the building
in 1854 brought him northward, and he com-
menced an engagement at Wallack's Theatre,
New York, in Sept., 1S55. Travelled with
the Wallack-Davenport combination in April,
1862. Was married to a Mrs. Davis, July 3,
1868.

PLANTOU, MR.— Formerly a dentist in
Philadelphia. Made his debut Sept. 18, 1827.
at the Park Theatre, New York, as Orestes in
" Andromaque."

PLUNKETT, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.
— Mr. P. was born in Leicestershire, Eng.,
July 15, 1822. Made his first appearance on
the stage at Birmingham, Eng., in 1S41, as
Zanga in "The Revenge," but soon retired
from the stage and became a great Turfite ;
but when Nutwith won the Leger in 1843, Mr.
P. got hit, and had, owing to ill luck, to return
to the stage in 1S45. First appeared in Lon-
don, Oct. 10, 1849, as Mazeppa, at Astley's
Amphitheatre. In 1851, while managing the
Southampton Theatre, he married Eliza Louisa
Canavan, who was born in 1835. After play-
ing in all the provincial theatres, they came to
this country together, and opened at Placide's
Varieties, New Orleans, in 1S5S. First ap-
peared in New York, at the Old Bowery
Theatre, in 1S59, as Othello to Couldock's
Iago. and Mrs. P. as Sally Scraggs to John
Brougham's Tom Tape. Since then Mr. P.
has been a manager. Mrs. P. died in Fort
Wayne, Ind., Sept. 22, 1S67, of consumption,
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travelling through the West with a dramatic
company.

POLLER, ROSA CASH.— Born in Pesth,
Hungary, in 1S42. Made her debut as a con-
tralto singer, in opera, at Lessare, Hamburg.
Mr. Grau, on his arrival in Milan, heard her
sing, and immed ately offered her a flattering
engagement for the United States and Cuba.
She made her first appearance in this country
in Chicago, as the Gipsy in " Trovatore," in
1866.

PONISI, MR. AND MRS. JAMES —
Mr. P was born in Plymouth, Eng., where he
made his debut. He shortly after appeared at
the Surrey Theatre, London. First appeared
in America, in July, 1850, at the Eagle Street
Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y., as Eugene De Lorme
in " Love's Sacrifice." Enlisted in the army
during the late rebellion Is now keeping a
cigar store in New York.

Mad. Ponisi was born in Huddersfield, Eng.
Made her debut at Barnard Castle, as Amy in
" Father and Son." First appeared in Lon-
don, Dec. 26, 184S, at the Surrey Theatre, as
Lady Walsingham in the " Secretary." Made
her American debut Oct. 7, 1850, as Marianna
in the " Wife," at the Walnut, Philadelphia
First appeared in New York, Nov. 1 1, 1850, at
the Broadway Theatre, as Lady Teazle. Was
divorced in Feb., 1858, and married to Samuel
Wallis, a stage machinist. Appeared at the
Grand Opera House, New York, in May,
i860, as Sarah Matheson in " Patrie." Is at
present residing in New York.

POOLE, MISS.— Born in England. Made
her first appearance in America, in Sept.,
1839, at tne Park Theatre, New York, as Cin-
derella. First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct.
16, 1S39, at the Chestnut, as Clorinda in " Cin-
derella." Returned to the Surrey Theatre,
London, Eng.

POOLE, MR.— Made his debut at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Sept 4,
1S51, as Star Gazer in " How to Pay the
Rent."

POOLE, CHARLES.— Born in England,
in 1S15. First appeared on the stage at the
City Theatre, London, in 1S30, as Jerry Sneak
in the farce of " The Mayor of Garrat." Af-
ter travelling through the Provinces, he be-
came manager, and has continued so up to the
present. Has been iu.the Australian Colonies
where he paid the late G. V. Brooke upwards
°f ^9,000 in less than eight months. Was his
manager in Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Wey-
mouth, and was associated with him intimately
lor twenty years. During Mr. Poole's man-

agement of the Jersey Theatre, England, E.
A. Sothern was in the company, and was his
stage manager in Weymouth. Mr. Poole was
manager of the Theatre Royal, Melbourne,
thence to Sydney, where he first established
Italian Opera. Visited California in 1867,
where he remained two years. Was manager
of the Metropolitan Theatre, San Francisco,
in July, 1869.

POPE, CHARLES.— Born Feb. 17, 1832,
in the village of Orlishausen, near Weimer,
Germany. Came to this country with his pa-
rents in 1834. Made his debut in Rochester,
N. Y., as Sir Walter Blunt, in " Richard the
Third, "to Augustus Adams' Richard. In 1850
he was engaged at the Old Bowery by Ham-
blin. In May, 1856, he was secured by Julia
Dean to accompany her to California. In
April, 1861, he was married to Virginia Cun-
ningham, and in August sailed, in company
with his wife, for California. In Aug., 1863,.
having ascertained that his marriage with Vir-
ginia Cunningham was illegal (her first hus-
band, P. C. Cunningham, who was supposed
dead, being still alive in Australia), it was an-
nulled by the Probate Court of Nevada Terri-
tory. Arrived home Aug. 17, and played a
star engagement at the Buffalo Theatre. He
was then engaged by Mr. Wheatley for Niblo's
Garden, and made his dehd Nov. 21, 1864,
as Cheateau Renaud.in the " Corsican Broth-
ers," and was very favorably received. On
Dec. 23, 1S64, he appeared as Othello, in
German, at the New Stadt Theatre, in the
Bowery, for the benefit of Mad. Methua
Scheller.

POPE. MR. AND MRS. COLEMAN —
Mr. William C. Pope made his Philadelphia
debut, March 4, 1850, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Snake in " School for Scandal.''
Committed suicide in Indianapolis, Ind., June
1, 1S68.

Mrs. Pope was born in Settle, Yorkshire,
Eng., in 1S09, and made her debut at the
Lyceum Theatre, London. First appeared in
America, Sept 5, 1846, at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, as Margaret Elmore. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Jan 14, 1847, at the
Arch, as Mrs. Haller. This lady was the
Lady Macbeth at the Astor Place Opera
House, on the occasion of the Macready not.
The performance had commenced, — Macready
had made his entrance — amid the whirlwind
of passion and indignation, which seemed to
shake the house to its centre ; and the occa-
sional falling on the stage of some missile,in-
tended for Macready's head. In this way the
first scene or two passed off — and it was at this

• "-- , — H^^HI^HI

THOMPSON NOT IN TOMS RIVER.

No Antimony Has Recently Bean Purchased
at the I^ocal Stores.

Tom's Eivbb. N. J.. Sept 6.— If Police Capt.
Thompson of New York is in this town he is not
in evidence at the hotels, and no one has made
inquiries to-day at the drug stores aslto whether
antimony had been purchased. There are two
drug stores in the town. One is kept by E. L.
Disbrow & Co., and the other by Charles B.
Mathis. At each of the stores it is denied that
antimony has been sold within many weeks.
The BJisses are well known here, and no mem-
ber of the family has been in the town soj far
as is known for some time

The family moved away from here some five
or six years ago. Since then very little has
been known of them. Mrs. Bliss's mother was
the third wife of Thomas Placide. the actor,
and quite a little romance is said to surround
their marriage. It seems that Piacide was in
love with the woman in early life and
wanted to marry her, but her parents
opposed the marriage and succeeded in break-
ing up the match. Sue afterward married a
man of the name of Hope, and upon his death,
some years afterward, married again. Her
second husband's name was Davis, who was
the father of Mrs. Blisj. When Davis died his
widow fell in with Placide, and although both
were well advanced in years, the two were
married.

Placide was in destitute discumstances at the
time, but his wife brought him some money,
and this they invested in a place on Toms
Biver about three miles below the village of
that name. In 1877 Placide committed suicide,
and his wife died not long afterward. The
Blisses continued to live at the Placide homo-
stead, however, which, at the time of the death
of the actor, was mortgaged. This mortgage
afterward was cancelled . with the money
Mrs. Fleming received from the judgment in
her breach ol promise case.

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part of the performance for Mrs. Pope to make
her entrance. After a slight hesitation she ap-
peared before the curtain, reading the letter
from Macbeth. The storm, all of a sudden,
was. hushed. Thus encouraged, and no longer
affrighted, Mrs. Pope went through her part in
that tragedy in real life, — without blanching
or faltering, to the end— remaining on the stage
even after the Scottish army and "brave
Seward, with the ten thousand men " with the
witches, had vanished, in panic, from the
scene. In 1852 this lady was in Chicago, 111.
After an absence of many years Mrs. Pope
reappeared in New York, Jan. 16, 1857, at
the Academy of Music, as Romeo to Mrs.
McMahon's Juliet.

PORTER, CHARLES S — Born in New-
ark, N. J., July 25, 1797, in which city he
made his debut in the Winter of 1816, giving
orations, and spouting dramatic dialogues.
J. H. Hackett was in the company. The
audience numbered about a dozen persons,
ahd only one of them had purchased a
ticket (the price of which was half a dollar),
all the others having been invited by Mr. Por-
ter, whose expenses on the occasion were up-
wards of $25. Made his debut in Philadelphia
at the old South Street Theatre, in 1S17, as
Sir Bertrand in the " Man of Fortune." On
Oct. 25, 1820, he became a member of the
stock company at the Winter Tivoli Theatre,
in Prune street, above Fifth, Philadelphia
First appeared in New York, at the Park
Theatre, in 1S2S, as Malcolm, in "Macbeth."
Retired from the stage in 1862. Died in Phil-
adelphia, Oct 5, 1867.

PORTER, JAMES S.— Son of Charles S.
Porter. Made his debut in Baltimore, Md, ,
in 1853. Died in Philadelphia, July, 5, 1863.

PORTER, J. G.— Made his debut Feb. 19,
1834, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Young
Norval.

PORTER, JOSHUA— Born in Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut Jan. 27, 1837,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Rolla. Re-
tired from the stage and went on a whaling
voyage.

PORTER, MR —Familiarly known as the
" Kentucky Giant." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 18, 1S3S, at the Walnut, as Gulli-
ver in " Lilliput."

POTTER, JOHN S.— Mr. Potter was
horn in Spruce street, Philadelphia, in 1809.
He was reared by his mother, whose intentions
were that he should prepare himself for a min-
ister, but, not liking it, he became an appren-

tice in the Philadelphia Gazette as a typo.
From the age of sixteen he became infatuated
with the stage, and would often — unbeknown to
his mother — visit different performances at the
theatre. He finally joined the Boothenian
Dramatic Club. Made his first appearance
on the public stage at the Washington Circus,
in his native city ; at the age of eighteen went
to Pittsburgh and played under the name of
John Sharp. From there he went to the Lou-
isville, Cincinnati and Wheeling theatres, in
company with William Forrest and Mr. Dean.
He finally entered into copartnership with Sam
uel Waters. The partnership being dissolved,
M r. Potter entered the managerial ring on his
own account, which he continued up to the
time of his death. He built the first theatre
in Natchez, Miss. He has also built theatres
at Grand Gulf, Vicksburg and Jackson, Miss.,
also erected the first theatre in Chicago, about
1SI1. He also converted a warehouse into
a theatre, in Memphis, Tenn. In 1842 he
married in Louisville, a young lady by the
name of Esther McCormac. On March 5,
1855, he sailed for California, remaining there
and in Oregon until 1S65, building theatres in
almost every town. He has built more thea-
tres than any other man living. Among these
maybe mentioned one at Fort Gibson in 1836;
Grand Gulf, Miss., 1836 ; Natchitoches,
1837; Jackson, 1837; Dubuque, Iowa, 1839:
Rochester, N. Y., 1846 ; Cleveland, Ohio,
1848 ; Little Rock, Ark., Victoria, Vancouver's
Island, 1862. Died in Morris, 111., on Sun-
day, Feb. 21, 1869, at eight minutes past
two o'clock, at the Hopkins House. He was
unconscious for several hours previous to his
death. His last appearance on the stage was
as Doggrass in " Black Eyed Susan," at At-
water Hail, Morris, 111., on Feb. 13. On Feb.
23, the body was forwarded to Philadelphia,
where the funeral took place on Feb. 28.

POUGARD, LEONTINE.— This excel-
lent danseuse made her first appearance in
America, June 14, 1S52, at Niblo's Garden,
New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Nov. 15, 1852, at the Chestnut.

POWELL, MR. AND MRS. SNEL-
LING. — Mr. P. was born in Caermarthen,
Wales. Made his American debut Feb. 3,
1794, in Boston, in " Gustave Vasa." In 1794
he married Elizabeth Harrison. Died April
8, 1S21.

Mrs. P. was born in Maraison, Eng., in
1774. First appeared in America, in 1794, in
Boston, as Miss Ogle in " Belle's Stratagem."
Died Dec 26, 1843. Her maiden name was
Harrijon.

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POWELL, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES
STUART.— Mr. P. was born in England.
First appeared in America, Aug. 19, 1792, at
the New Exhibition Rooms, Boston, as Brush.
Was manager of the Boston Theatre, which
opened Feb. 3, 1794.

Mrs. P. made her American debut Feb. 3,
1794, in Boston.

POWER, MAURICE.— Son of the late
Tyrone Power. Was born in Ireland. Made
his American debut Oct. 30, 184S, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Sir Patrick O'Plenipo.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 13, 184S,
at the Arch, as McShane. Died in Bath,
Eng., Sept. 21, 1849.

POWER, TYRONE.— Born at Kilmac-
thomas, Ireland, Nov. 2, 1797. Made his de-
but at Newport, in the Isle of Wight, in 1S15,
as Alonzo in " Pizarro." In 18 17 he married.
Towards the close of the year 1818 he came in
possession of his wile's fortune, and becoming
disgusted with the stage, left it. In 1820 he
sailed for the Cape of Good Hope, and on ar-
riving there, set off on an exploring expedition,
but it proving very disastrous, he once more
took to the stage, making his first appearance
at the English Opera House, London, in 1822,
as Charles .A ustencourt in " Man. and Wife."
Made his first appearance on the American
stage, Aug. 28, 1S33, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Sir Patrick O'Plenipo, and
Teddy the Tiler. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 14, at the Walnut, as Sir Patrick.
Opened in Boston, Sept. 30, at the Tremont
Theatre. Opened in Baltimore, Nov. 11, at
the Front Street Theatre. First appeared in
Washington, Feb. 12. 1834. Made his first
bow before a New Orleans audience at the
American Theatre, Jan. 5, 1835. His last ap-
pearance on any stage was March 9, 1841, at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Gerald Pep-
per and Morgan Rattler. He was lost on the
steamship President, which sailed from New
York for Liverpool, March 21, 1841. She was
seen on the 24th, laboring and struggling
violently, by a packet ship, but was never heard
of fiom that date. There were one hundred
and nine persons on board.

POWNALL, MRS— Made her American
debut at the John Street Theatre, New York.
Was connected with the Boston theatres in
1794. Afterwards became Mrs. Wrighten.
Died in New York, in 1796. Was a singer of
considerable ability.

PRATESI, SIGNORINA. — This lady,
who was a dauseuse at the Academy of Music
and Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, re-
tired from the stage in Jan., i860.

PRATT, G. H. — Formerly known as
" Yankee Pratt," comedian, died in Houston,
Texas, Nov. 2, 1867.

PRATT, MRS.— Made her first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1S48, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Janet, in " Swiss
Cottage."

PRATT, W. W.— The above named actor,
author, painter, musician, preacher, manager
and temperance lecturer, was born in Boston,
in 1821. Made his debut in Sept.. 1851, in Bos-
ton, Mass., as Jacob Twig. In 1858 he left the
stage, and preached at Pitt street Chapel, from
the text. " The ox knoweth his owner and the
ass his master's crib, but my people do not
know me concerning Israel." Preaching
not proving lucrative, he returned to the stage
and wrote for G. E. Locke the play of " Ten
Nights in a Bar Room." Died at Rochester,
N. Y., on Nov. 28, 1864. His last appearance
on any stage was on Nov. 19, at the Rochester
Theatre, as Manveis, in " The Dumb Belle."

PRAY, LOU ISA.- Made her debut as a
dancer, July n, 1849 at the Museum, Mason-
ic Hall, Philadelphia. Has retired from the
stage. She is a sister to Mrs. Barney Wil-
liams, and Mrs. Florence, and the wife of
George Browne. Is at present residing in
New York.

PRAY, ISAAC C— Although this gentle-
man has long been known as a journalist, yet
he has been so intimately associated with the
stage, and has placed so many artists upon it,
that he is entitled to no ordinary distinction.
At the age of fourteen he was a writer for the
press and the author of " The Prisoners,"
represented at the Albany Theatre, under
Logan's management. In Boston, where he
was the proprietor and editor-in-chief of the
Daily Herald and the Pearl and Galaxy.
and of the Pearl. He assisted Miss Charlotte
Cushman in her studies, and was the first to
publicly give promise of her distinction. He
was the firm friend of Charles H. Eaton. The
studies of Agustus A. Adams were also direct-
ed by him to some extent. In 1836 he directed
the business of the National, New York, at the
request ot William Pelby, producing there
" Giulietta Gordini," a tragedy in five acts,
which he wrote for Miss Hildreth, now the
wife of General B. F. Butler, and presented to
her to encourage her talents. Subsequently
Miss Hildreth studied under Mr. Pray's direc-
tions, and he secured an engagement for her
at the National Theatre, New York, where he
was the adviser, under salary, of Mr. Charles
Thome, who was very successful. About the
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Theatre, under Simpson's management, the
" Old Clock, or Here She Goes, There She
Goes," a story of great popularity, that he had
written for the Sunday Morning News, of
which he was the editor. During this period
Mr. Pray edited the Dramatic Guardian, a
daily paper, the Ladies' Companion monthly
magazine, and supplied dramatic criticisms for
the Express and other papers. In 1846,
while in London, he was met in the street at
noon, on Friday, hy Mr. John Parry, manag-
er of the Queen's Theatre, who deplored that
Mr. Betty was so ill that he could not play
"Alexander the Great," the next night. Mr.
Pray, who had never seen the tragedy acted,
ten minutes after was rehearsing the part, and
played it the next night with such success that
he was engaged to open at the Theatre Royal,
Liverpool, the next week. He made his debut
as Othello, and the next night played Hamlet,
then Romeo, etc. The parts in which he ex-
celled where these and Sir Giles Overreach,
Macbeth, Claude Melnotte, etc. He starred
for eight weeks in Cork, where he, during the
starvation period that afflicted Ireland, became
the manager of the Theatre Royal, sustaining
the company till the middle of May, when he
returned to the United States. Prior to his
management he was re-engaged to play with
Miss Helen Faucit, and with G. V. Brooke,
and he played during this time Jaques, Sir
Thomas Clifford, Othello, St. Pierre, etc.
When Mr. Brooke visited this country Mr.
Pray travelled with him, and wrote the first and
fifth acts of the " Corsican Brothers," which
was played at the Astor Place Opera House.
Mr. Pray was Mr. Brooke's manager during
. that season. Prior to this, at the same house,
Mr. Pray secured an engagement for Mr.
McKean Buchanan, for whom he wrote "Caa--
cinna, the Roman Consul," a tragedy that was
played there six nights, and subsequently for
many nights in England, Scotland, Ireland,
and Australia, besides in many of our own
cities. In 1849 Mr. Pray aided Mr. Robert
Hamilton with money to open the Beach
Street Museum in Boston, and after Mr. H.
failed, became the manager himself, though
privately. He produced there the " Broker of
Florence," a tragedy from his own pen, and
Miss Ellis, formerly of the Park Theatre,
suddenly departed for England, and thus
threatening the fortunes of the play, Miss
Mary Provost was raised at once from an infe-
rior position to that of leading lady, by the
spirited author. She performed the heroine
ior thirty-six successive nights. During the
season Mr. Pray wrote the burlesques, the

" Female Forty Thieves," and the " Model
Modern Aladdin," assisted by Charles T. P.
Ware. The former Mrs. Mestayer, now Mrs.
Barney Williams, secured eminence by playing
Hassence. Mr. Pray left Boston in 1850, and
while engaged as one of the editorial writers of
the New York Herald, added to his other toils,
those of musical and dramatic critic, during
which time he wrote " the Book of the Drama."
He managed, almost unaided, the Marshall
J ubilee, for the benefit of E. A. Marshall, of the
Broadway Theatre. It commenced at 8 o'clock
A. m., at Castle Garden, and terminated at
midnight. The success of M 'lie. Parodi, Mad.
dame Anna Thillon, Madame Loyo, and
many other artists was much aided by the in-
fluence of this gentleman. In 1S54 Mr. Pray
became stage manager for Miss Laura Keene.
Subsequently in a dull summer season, he
produced " Electra " at the Broadway 'I heatre,
which caused the uninitiated to think that he
was wedded entirely to the highest classical
school. The object was to secure a debut for
a pupil with few assistants. The tragedy was
supposed to be his and some of the critics af-
fected to make fun of it. He turned the tables
on them when they were told it was " Orestes
in Argos " that they had witnessed, the model
of Talford's " Ion." Mr. Pray himself played
Orestes. For two short seasons he was man-
ager for Mrs. D. P. Bowers, in Philadel-
phia. For several years past Mr. Pray has
only been an industrious journalist, but has
been connected either with the Academy of Mu-
sic, or the French Theatre. With the latter
he has been associated from the time of its
erection as an assistant manager, or manager's
friend. During the time he translated sixteen
French operas, and some dozen of Ristori's
plays from the Italian. Some of these he has
written in blank verse and put upon our stage,
viz., "Judith," "Deborah of Steinmark,"
" Mary Stuart," etc. His pen is still engaged
in writing for actors, whom he counsels for the
sake of their profession, as well as for the good
of the public, to trample down the cheap play-
writers recently so much in vogue, believing
that such fustian will drive the tasteful part of
society from the theatres. Mr. Pray is known
for his success in preparing pupils for the
stage, and more than fifty ladies and gentlemen,
many of them of the very highest rank, have
studied under his instruction. Among his pu-
pils not already named, we call to mind Robert
Craig, Mrs. Augusta Page, Miss Blanche Grey,
Miss Agnes Ethel, W. S. Aylingand the deeply
lamented Miss Anna Lacoste. Mr. Pray
travelled with Mr. Bateman's two companies

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of French artists, in 1S6S, managing the busi-
ness to a considerable extent of that great en-
terprise.

PRENDERGAST, JOHN.— This Ethio-
pian comedian died in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Aug.
15, 1S69. The coroner held an inquest, and
stated that he came to his death from conges-
tion of the brain.

PRENDERGAST, THOMAS. — This
popular minstrel performer died in Utica, N.
Y., March 6, 1S69. He retired from the stage
about one year previous, and was keeping a
saloon in Utica at the time of his death.

PRENTICE, JOHN— Well known in the
profession as Aleck Prentice. Was born in
Prescott, C. W., in 1S29. Was murdered in a
bar-room in Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 4, 1867.

PRENTICE, LENA.— This clever actress
made her first appearance i:i New York, at
the Winter Garden Theatre, June 4, 1866, as
Mrs. Waverley in " Playing with Fire." She
had previously been at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, for one season. Sea-
son of iS67-'6S she was at the Indianapolis
Theatre. Is at present in the West.

PRENTISS, ALVIN STEWART .-Born
in Cherry Valley, N. Y., in Jan., 1826. Was
in the show business, as agent, for a long time.
Died in Lockport, N. Y., June 3, 1865.

PRESTIGE, FANNY.-Eornin London,
Eng., Aug. 6, 1S46. When ten years of age
her mother took her to Melbourne, Australia,
where she made her first appearance on the
stage at the Theatre Royal, as the Duke of
York in " Richard the Third," Mr. G. V.
Brooke personating the bloody tyrant. In
Sept., 1S62, she left Australia in a sailing ves-
sel, and after visiting New Zealand, Sydney,
Adelaide, Cape of Good Hope and St. Helena,
arrived in New York. On May 24, 1S63, Miss
Prestige accepted an engagement with Mrs.
Jane English, to play minor parts during the
Summer season, at Laura Keene's Theatre,
New York. Opened at the Winter Garden,
New York, for the season of i864-'65, as Fanny
in " Everybody's Friend." In 1866 was mar-
ried to Charles Nesbitt, from whom she has
since separated. Appeared in New York, at
the Waverley Theatre, with the Elise Holt
Burlesque Troupe, in the Spring of 1869, and
for the Summer season was at Wallack's
Theatre.

PRESTON, HENRY W.— This gentleman
was once a favorite actor wherever he per-
formed and for some years manager of a thea-
tre in Albany, N. Y., but he indulged in drink
to excess, and died, April 3, 1859, in poverty

About 11 o'clock p. M., he was standing on the
dock in the vicinity of the steamboat landing,
and being asked by an acquaintance if he was
going home, replied: ''I have no home; the
worms have holes to crawl into, but poor men
are without houses to rest in." The next in-
stant his acquaintance heard a fall and a splash-
in the water, and that was the end of the once
favorite Preston, who in his younger days had
hosts of friends, and deserved them, too.

PRESTON, ISABELLA.— Made'her de-
but in Philadelphia, March 19, 1845, as Lucy
Allen in the " Heroic Struggle of 1776," at the
National Theatre.

PRESTON, WILLIAM C. — Died in
Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 9, 1863.

PRICE, EDWARD.— Born in Toronto,
Canada, in 1S47. Made his first appearance
as Mynheer Rolfe in " Pocahontas," during
the season of 1S66, under Garry Hough's
management.

PRICE, FANNY BAYARD.— Born in
Vicksburg, Miss., Aug. 9, 1847. Commenced
her education at the Johnstown, N. Y., Acade-
my, and completed it in New York. Her
father died when she was a baby. Her dra-
matic schooling she received from her step-
father, D. Hanchett. First appeared on the
stage in Chicago, 111., as Alonzo's Child in
"Pizarro," to James E. Murdoch's Rolla.
She played one season at the Howard Athens-
urn, Boston, thence to Pittsburgh, Pa., and in
1S64 was leading lady at the Louisville Theatre.
In 1S65 she commenced her starring tour,
since which time she has appeared in all the
principal cities in this country. First appeared
in New York, Oct. 21, 1867, at the Worrell
Sisters' Theatre, in " Deborah." Miss Price
descended from pure dramatic stock. Her
mother (now Mrs. Hanchett) is a sister of
William Warren, and a niece of the wife of 'J.
B. Rice, Mayor of Chicago.

PRICE, MORTON.— Right name Horton
Rhys. Came to America in 1S59. He an-
nounced himself as an " English Amateur
Actor," and of " Her Majesty's Royal Navy."
Made his debut on the American stage, May
23, 1S59, at the Metropolitan, New York, as
Citizen Sangfroid in " Delicate Ground," and
Pierre Chase in " All's Fair in Love and War."
His debut was a signal failure. It was then
stated that his visit to this country was the re-
sult of a wager ; but the statement was re-
garded here as a mere advertising "dodge."
He stated that he would obtain, by his talents
as actor, author, singer and composer, the sum
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and above the travelling, advertising, and
other incidental expenses. On Dec. 15, 1859,
he concluded his theatrical tour through
Canada with the forty-fourth repetition of his
entertainment. His wife, Catharine Lucette,
accompanied him to America. Failing to
make the impression that he had vainly hoped
for, he returned to England, in July, i860,
where he remained, playing occasionally
through the Provinces. In June, 1868, he re-
turned to America with his wife, and after
waiting a few months in idleness, and failing to
find any American manager that could discover
that he possessed sufficient ability that would
warrant them in giving him an engagement, he
opened a small hall in Brooklyn called a thea-
tre, which was soon closed up for want of pat-
ronage. Supposing that he had not been
kindly treated by American managers, he com-
menced to attack the actors and managers of
America through an English journal, over the
very appropriate nom de plume of " Imported
Sparrow."

PRICE, J. B.— Born in Philadelphia, where
he made his debut, as Glavis in " The Lady of
Lyons," in Jan., 1842, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre.

PRICE, JOSEPH PERRY.— Born in
Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 14, 1822. Made his
debut in 184S, at the Boston Museum, as
Charles in " As You Like It."

PRICE, LIZZIE.— Born in Philadelphia,
Sept. 30. 1842, where she made her debut, at
twelve years of age, at the City Museum, as
Susan in the " Soldier's Daughter." Has
been connected ever since with the Philadelphia
theatres. Made her first appearance in New
York, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, in June,
i86g, with the Boston company, as Dora in the
comedy of that name. Was married to H. A.
Hanker, an actor, at that time in the Union
arrhy, from whom she shortly after was di-
vorced, the union having proved anything but
an agreeable one. In July, 1S69, she was
married to Willie Wintle, in New York. Is
at present at the Arch, Philadelphia.

PRICE, MRS.— Formerly Mrs. Clifford.
Maiden name Warren. Made her debut at
the Front Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md.

PRICE, M~R — Died in Baltimore, Md., in
1842.

PRICE, THOMAS.— Was connected with
the Boston and New York theatres, as actor
and prompter, for many years. Died in Cam-
bridge, Mass., May 30, 1863, aged 52 years.

PRIGMORE, MRS.- Born in England.
Came to this country in 1793, and opened at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

PRIOR, MR. AND MRS. JAMES J.—
Mr. P. was born in London, Eng., May 20,
1823, and appeared at six years of age at
Stratford-upon-Avon, as the Duke of York.
Made his American debut in New York, in
1842, at the Old Bowery Theatre, as Bucking-
ham in " Richard the Third."

Louisa Young, afterwards Mrs. Prior, was
born in Newark, N. J., in 1830. Made her
debut at Shire's Garden, Cincinnati, Ohio, un-
der E. Eddy's management, in 1S46. First
appeared in New York, as Eliza in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin," Sept. 12, 1853, at the Chatham
Theatre.

PRIOR, ANNA LOUISE.— Born in Oct.,
1854, at Bris Levick Cross Roads, L. I. Made
her debut during the season of i860, at Bar-
num's Museum, New York, in " La Gitanella."

PRITCHARD, JAMES— Born in Eng-
land. First appeared in America, Jan. 21,
1S11, as Frederick in the " Poor Gentleman."
Died in New York, Jan. 31, 1823.

PRITCHARD, MARIA.— This lady was
the grand-daughter of Mrs. Pritchard, of Lon-
don, the celebrated actress. She came to this
country at fourteen years of age, and was
brought out as a star by Joseph Jefferson and
John T. Ford, at the Holliday Street Theatre,
Baltimore, Md., where for two weeks she re-
cited Monk Lewis' " Maniac." She was
shortly after taken sick, and for several years
was^an invalid. In 1863 she appeared at Bar-
num's Museum.

PRITCHARD, MRS.-Born in Bath, Eng.
First appeared in America, in 1S32, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Lucy Ashton in the
" Bride of Lammermoor." First appeared in
Philadelphia, April 7, 1S36, at the Walnut, as
Margaret of Burgundy.

PROCTOR, MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH.
— Mr. P. made his first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 25, 1S37, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Damon in " Damon and Pythias."
He sailed for England, May 25, 1S59, and
after a succession of triumphs in that country,
returned to America, and played a successful
engagement at the Boston Howard Athenaeum,
in Sept., 1S61. Since then he has appeared
throughout the United States as a star.

Hester Warren, afterwards Mrs. Willis, and
Mrs. Proctor, was born in Philadelphia, in
Aug., 1S10. Made her debut March 22, 1S27,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
as Fidelio in "The Foundling," Cowell play-
ing Faddle, and Wemyss, Belmont. During
the Spring of 1S28, she became the wife of Mr. >
Willis, a musician of some talent. This ill-

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assorted match, contrary to the wishes of her
parents and friends, did not prove a happy
one ; and after several years of domestic dis-
quietude, they separated by mutual consent.
Some time previous to the death of Willis
(which occurred at New Orleans, May 26,
1834), she, at her own desire, assumed the
task of educating and providing for the chil-
dren. She turned her attention seriously to
the pursuit of her profession, and in a short
time became a favorite in Baltimore, where she
resided for many years. Her reputation be-
came so great that Simpson, of the Park
Theatre, New York, engaged her, but before
the time arrived, she married Joseph Proctor.
Died in Boston, Dec, 7, 1841, at six o'clock,
after an illness of about ten days. She took
cold while playing in the " Naiad Queen."

PROVOST, MARY.— Born in Brooklyn,
. Jan. 27, 1835. Made her debut in 1S49, at
the Federal Street Theatre, Boston, as Pauline
in "The Lady of Lyons." Played her first
star engagement in 1854, m New Orleans.
Went to California in 1856, and in 1857 visited
Australia, where she remained three years,
after which she went to London and played four
weeks at the Princess' Theatre, opening July 9,
1861, as Rosalind in "As You Like It." Re-
turned to New York, in Dec, 1861, and
opened at Wallack's Old Theatre. She was
in early life married to Addams, the actor.
Visited England in 1868, where she is at pres-
ent, preparing for the debut of her daughter in
Italian Opera.

PRYOR, C. E.— Born in Boston, Mass.
Made his debut at the Providence, R. I.,
Theatre, under William Forbes' management
Enlisted in the Federal army in 1862, and was
soon made captain.

PURDY. ALEXANDER H.— For a long
time was manager of the Old Chatham Thea-
tre, New York. Died at his residence in
Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, on March 23, 1862,
after a short illness. Mr. Purdy will long be
remembered as the person who first introduced
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's
Cabin " to the public, in a dramatic form. He
realized about $30,000 from this play, but lost
the money in other speculations.

PURDY, S. S — Born in Troy, N. Y., Feb.
1836. Is a very good Ethiopian comedian.
Went to London, Eng., in June 1869, and ap-
peared there with Moore and Crocker's Chris-
ty's Minstrels.

PUTNAM, KATIE.— Born in Chicago,
111., in 1852 Made her first appearance in
Chicago, 111., as the Duke of York, at four

years of age, also as Eva. At nine years of
age she was placed in St. Mary's Academy, at
Notre Dame, Ind., where she completed her
education. She next appeared as Pauline in
the " Lady of Lyons," for her mother's bene-
fit, at Cairo, 111. In Dec, 1866, she returned to
the profession as soubrette, at the Academy of
Music, Milwaukee, Wis. She afterwards ap-
peared in Chicago, at the Opera House, as
Idex in "Undine," and Tilly Slowboy in
'• Dot." Appeared in Philadelphia in the
Spring of 1S69, with Hess' Chicago company.
PYNE, MISS LOUISA— Bom in Lon-
don, in 1S35. At five years of age she surprised
her family and friends by her musical gifts, and
she made a successful debut at a concert before
she had completed her tenth year. Happen-
ing to be at Boulogne with her family in 1849,
she made her first public essay in opera, and
made such an impression in " Somnambula,"
that she immediately received offers of en-
gagement in London. She appeared succes-
sively at the Princess' and Haymarket, Drury
Lane, Her Majesty's Theatre, and in the prin-
cipal concerts of the time. In 1854, she visit-
ed America, where she remained three years.
Her first appearance took place Oct. 9, at the
Broadway Theatre, New York, as Lisa in
" Somnambula." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Oct. 30, 1854, as Lisa. In concert with
Mr. Harrison she formed an English Opera
company, meeting at ail the principal cities
with a degree of success seldom surpassed.
On May 20, 1857 she returned to England,
and in Sept. opened the Lyceum Theatre,
London, for English Opera, with the Pyne &
Harrison Company. Was married Oct. 12,
1S6S, in London, Eng., to Frank H. Bodda.

Q-

QUALCH, MR.— An old favorite at the
South Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1759.
Made his debut in New York, in 1761, at the
Beekman Street Theatre.

QUAYLE, PETER— Born in Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut in 1834, as
a chorus singer, at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Gave his first concert March 29, 1S38, at Mu-
sical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, when Mr.
Brough appeared. Is living in retirement in
Philadelphia.

QUENOT, MONS- Born in Paris. Made
his Philadelphia debut Oct. 8, 1794, at the old
Southwark Theatre.

QUICK, GERARD C. — This veteran
circus proprietor was born in North Salem, N.
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business in 1844. Was a partner with Avery
Smith in the circus business for twenty years,
and up to his death, which took place in New
York, Jan. 20, 1869.

QUIN, THOMAS H.— Born in Norwich,
Eng. Made his American debut in 1829, at
Boston, Mass. First appeared in Philadelphia
in 1831, at the Chestnut Street Theatre. Died
in extreme poverty in the Philadelphia Alms-
house, in 1832.

QUINLAN, MARK.— Born in Ireland, in
1846. Is a printer by trade. First appeared
on the stage under the assumed name of John
M. Quinn, as a "super" at Wood's Museum,
Chicago, March, 1S65. Remained there two
seasons, after which he took h;s own name.
Appeared at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, during the season of iS67-'6S, for two
weeks, when Lady Don was playing there.
First appeared in New York at the Broadway
Theatre, under Barney Williams' management.
He afterwards went to the Olympic, New
York, and was one of the originals in the panto-
mime of " Humpty Dumpty " at that house.
Is at the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore
at present.

QUINN, ANNA MARIA.— Born in 1S45,
Made her debut at Worcester, Mass. First
appeared in New York Nov. 16, 1S57, at Bur-
ton's Chambers Street Theatre, in seven differ-
ent characters. Sailed for Australia, Jan. i,
1858. Made her debut in London, Eng ,
Sept. 8, 185S, at the Haymarket, in the " Ac-
tress of All Work."

QUINN, BILLY.-This negro performer
died in New York, Nov. 29, 1863.

R.

RACHAEL, M'LLE.— Her right na'me
was Elizabeth Rachael Felix, born in the Swiss
village of Munf, March 24, 1820. She was the
second daughter of a Jew peddler — a Bohemian
trader — who picked up a scanty living by the
sale of his wares in Germany and Switzerland.
The family removed to Lyons, and our heroine
with her sister visited the taverns every day,
and delighted the frequenters with their sing-
ing. Rachael acted as treasurer, being ten
years of age. One day she was encountered by
M. Choran, who, discovering her talent, took
her among his pupils ; but lie soon found out
that she was more suited to declamation than
singing, and he handed her over to the tuition
of Pagua St. Aulaire, a gentleman who educa-
ted comediennes and tragediennes ; here she
remained for nearly four years, at the end of

which time she recited '' Hermione ' so well
that permission was got for her to enter the
Conservatoire, on Oct, 27, 1836, under the in-
struction of Michelot. She shortly afterwards
appeared at one of the theatres on the Boule-
vards, playing small parts. Her debut took
place April 24, 1837, at the Gymnase, in a
piece written expressly for her by M. Paul Du-
port, entitled " La Vendene," she was unsuc-
cessful— a complete failure. On June 12, 1838,
an engagement was procured for her at the
Theatre Francaise, and she appeared in " Les
Horaces." Her success was great. Her
popularity sprang to its highest point almost
instantaneously ; her salary the first year was
4,000 francs, the second year 20,000. In aftei
years her income raised from 300,000 to 400,000
francs. Having succeeded in Paris, she visited
Lyons, where she made a great hit. On May
10, 1S40, she appeared at Her Majesty's Thea-
tre, London, as Hermione in " Andramaque."
She visited St. Petersburg, where the Russians
showered her with gold and precious stones.
In 1S48, she was waving the flag of her nation
over her head and singing the "Marsellaise" to
crowds of excited patriots. By the advice of
her brother Raphael she sailed from England,
Aug 11, 1855, for America. Arrived in New
York, Aug. 23, and made her first appearance
Sept. 3, at the Metropolitan Theatre, New
York, as Camille in " Les Horaces." The
jewelry she wore on this occasion cost $245,000
— all of which were gifts to her by different
persons. On Oct. 4, she appeared as Phedra ;
on Oct. 6, as Adrienne Lecouvreur, and pre-
sented $1,000 to the widows and orphans of the
victims of yellow fever at New Orleans. She
played throughout the month of October and a
part of November, in New York ; the receipts
averaging from $2,500 to $3,000. She next
visited Boston, where she played six nights ;
returned to New York, and played at the Acad-
emy of Music and Niblo's Garden. On Nov.
19, 1S55, she made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia at the Walnut Street Theatre, in " Le
Depit " and "Les Horaces." The house was
not very crowded. It was on this night, and at
this theatre she caught the cold that occasioned
her death ; the theatre had very little, if any fire
at all, and Rachael took a violent cold, and suf-
fered so much from it that she was taken seri-
ously ill, and obliged to take to her bed, and did
not leave it until she sailed for Charleston, S-
C. She was able to give one performance in
Charleston, and it was her last appearance on
any stage — Dec. 17, 1S55, in the character of
Adrienne Lecouvreur. Her thirty-seven rep-
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She afterwards sailed for Havana, where she re-
mained until the Spring of 1S56. On Feb. 9, she
sailed for France from New York. As soon as
she arrived she went to Egypt by the advice of
her physician, but returned to Paris in June,
1S57, very ill. She afterwards went to Cannes,
where she passed the winter. Died on Jan.
5, 1858, at 11 o'clock in the evening, at Cannes,
France. She died in the Jewish faith, a Rabbi
having come from Nice to attend her in her
last moments.

M'lles Sarah, Lia and Dinah. These ladies
were sisters of Rachael, and made their first
appearance in America, Nov. 21, 1S55, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in " Les
Droits De L'Homme."

RADCLIFFE, THOMAS B.— Born in
London, Eng., in 1S12. .Made his American
debut in 1S33, at the Camp Street Theatre,
New Orleans, as Gaylove in the " Hunchback."
First appeared in New York at Niblo's Gar-
den, in 1844, as Larry in the " Mummy."
Died in New Orleans, Nov., 4, 1S66.

RAFILLE, MR— Made his debut at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1S34.
First appeared in New York at the Bowery
Theatre, in 1841.

RAINIERT, SIGNORA TERESA.—
Made her Philadelphia debut July 30, 1847, a'
the Walnut, as Adelgisa in " Norma,"

RAMOS, SIGNORINA.— This English
prima do7ina made her American debut Oct.
'S> J857, at the Academy of Music, Philadel-
phia, as Maria in " La Figlia del Reggimento."

RAND, MR. AND MRS. L. F.— Mr. R.
was born in Boston, Mass. Maie his debut
in California, in 1S52, where he remained
seven years. Appeared in New York at the
Winter Garden. Died in California.

Mrs. R. was born in Vermont. Made her
debut in Dec, 1855, in San Francisco, Cal.
Has played in New York at Wallack's Thea-
tre. Is at present in New York, retired from
the stage.

RAND, OLIVIA.— Born in Hampton, Va.
Was raised and educated in San Francisco, Cal
First appeared on the stage at Maguire's
Opera House, San Francisco, April 1, 1S67.
as Susette in " The Rustic Prima Donna."
Became the soubrette of the company, where
she remained one year. After making a suc-
cessful starring tour through California and
Nevada, she arrived in New York, July 7,
1869, and was shortly after engaged by George
Wood to open at his Museum in New York,
in Sept., 1869, for the regular season, where
she is at present.

RAND, ROSA.— Bom in Norfolk, Va.
Was raised and educated at the Convent of
Notre Dame, San Jose, California. First ap-
peared on the stage at the Academy of Music,
Sacramento, as Blind Bertha with C. W.
Couldock, in '•Dot," March 19, 186S. She
afterwards appeared at Maguire's Opera House,
San Francisco, as juvenile lady. Joined her
sister Olivia on a starring tour through Cali-
fornia. Came to New York, and opened with
her sister at Wood's Museum, where she is
at present.

RANDOLPH, MISS E.— Born in Eng-
land. Made her American debut in 1840, at
the Olympic Theatre, New York. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1S41, at the
National, as Jenny Transit in "Winning a
Husband." Died in 1S47.

RANGER, MR. — Right name Bertie.
Made his American debut in Jan., 1840, at the
Park Theatre, New York. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Feb. 5, 1S40, as the Marquis St.
Croix in the ' Romantic Widow." Retired
from the stage many years ago.

RANKIN, MRS.— Made her American
debut in 1791, at the John Street Theatre,
New York.

RAVEL FAMILY.— Came to this country
in July, 1832 ; they then consisted of ten per-
formers. Jean, his wife and little daughter;
Dominique, the eldest child of Mme. Lonati ;
Gabriel, Jerome, Antoine and Francois Ravel
old Gabriel Ravel, Miss Emily Payne, whom
Jean Ravel married some years later ; Louis
Marzetti, then only nine years of age, and
Jean Pebernard, a juvenile prodigy, afterwards
disabled by an accident to his foot, and now a
shoemaker in Cincinnati, Ohio. Gabriel was
born in 1S10, Antoine in 1S12, and Jerome in
1814. Their first public appearance was in
Paris, in 1825. Gabriel, Antoine and Je-
rome Ravel played at the Strand Theatre,
London, and subsequently at Vauxhall Gar-
dens, before they visited the United States,
They made their first appearance on the
American stage, July 16, 1832, at the Park
Theatre, New York, and only $240 were re-
ceived. On no evening of their engagement
that season did their receipts vary much from
that amount. The following season was com-
menced with them ; they played three weeks,
and were succeeded by Mr. Wallack. Made
their first appearance in Philadelphia, Sept.
13, 1832, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.
First appeared in Boston, Nov. 16, 1832, at the
Tremont Theatre. These performances con-
sisted of rope dancing, Herculean feats, and
pantomime ballets, in four parts, in which the

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young Gabriel Ravel sustained the principal
characters. They then made a tour South
and West, and in 1S34, returned to Europe,
where they divided into two troupes, Jean
Ravel, Dominique and Marzetti travelling in
Italy and Spain, and the three brothers pro-
ceeded to London, where they appeared, Jan.
5, 1836, at Drury Lane. On Sept. 7, 1S36,
they started for New York, where they played
from Oct., 1S36, till July, 1S37. In 1837, on
the Mississippi, by the snagging of a boat,
they lost all their baggage and properties. Re-
turning to New York, they set sail for France.
Remained at Toulouse for six months, and in
1S42 again set sail for New York, and opened
at Niblo's. In a short time Gabriel, Jerome
and Antoine left for home. Francois remained
behind, and with the troupe visited Cuba,
South America, Brazil and Peru, returning to
the United States in 1846. At the destruction
of Niblo's Theatre, New York, in Sept., 1S46,
they lost $5,000. On Jan 20, 1S47, Master
Javelli, brother of Leon Javelii, died in New
Orleans, of consumption. In Oct., 1S47, the
four brothers started for home. Marzetti re-
mained and joined the Lehmann Family. In
184S Francois returned, bringing the Martinetti
Family with him. In 1S49 Antoine and Je-
rome returned to America. Paul Brilliant,
Josephine Bertin and the Lehmanns were now
in the troupe. Gabriel remained at Toulouse,
but in 1851 he came over and played in the
United States. Yrca Mathias, the danseuse,
joined the Ravels in 1S53, making her first
appearance, Oct. 3, at Niblo's, New York.
She first appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 9,
1S34, at the Walnut Street Theatre, in the
ballet of "Paquita." She is now the wife of
Francois Ravel. On Nov. 20, 1857, she sailed
for England, and retired from the stage. The
elder Gabriel Ravel married the widow Lo-
nati (mother of Dominique), by whom he had
Gabriel, Jerome, Antoine and Francois. In
1866 Gabriel, Antoine and Francois came to
America in company with the Martinetti
Family and the Marzettis. Opened at Niblo's
Garden, New York, June 4, where they played
for the Summer season to very bad business.
This was their last engagement in New York,
as they shortly after returned to France, where
they are now, having retired from the stage.
During the Winter of 186S one of the Ravels
accompanied Leotard to America. Leon Ja-
velli died in New York, in 1S64.

RAVEL, MARIETTA.— This lady is a
niece of the brothers Ravel, so well known in
America. Was born in Toulouse, France, in
1847. Came to America in 1851, with Gabriel,

and made her first appearance in public at the
Boston Theatre, doing the tight-rope with a
balance pole. She was then only four years of
age and her performance was considered won-
derful. After travelling through the South and
West she returned to New York with her un-
cles, and opened at Niblo's Garden. She
then went to South America, thence to Eu-
rope and France. Returned to America in
1859, with her family. On Jan. 27, 1862,
she was married in Bishop Hughes' house,
New York, to Martin W. Hanley. The
Ravel family returning to France in the Fall
of i860, Marietta remained in America and
went travelling through the South and West,
fulfilling star engagements at the principal
theatres as a danseuse and tight-rope per-
former. Made her first appearance as an actress
March 13, 1S65, at Pittsburgh, Pa., in the
" French Spy." Since then she has been
travelling throughout the country as a star,
playing pantomimic characters, dancing and
giving her low tight-rope performances.

RAVENOT, M'LLE. ADRIE.-This

premiere danseuse, from the opera in Marseilles,
made her American debut July 7. 1S28, at the
Lafayette Theatre, New York.

RAWORTH, MR. — Born in England.
Made his American debut in 1767, at the John
Street Theatre, New York.

RAYMOND, AGNES.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, June 10, 1850, at the Chestnut,
as Columbine in " Romance and Burlesque.'
Was married to Schonberg, scenic artist.

RAYMOND, JAMES.— This Circus man-
ager died in Mew York, March 23, 1S54.

RAYMOND, JOHN T.— Right name
John O'Brien. Born in Buffalo, N. Y., April
5, 1S36. Was educated for mercantile pur-
suits. First appeared on the stage as Lopez
in the " Honeymoon,'' June 27, 1S53, at the
Rochester, N. Y., Theatre, under Carr and
Warren's management, with George Brown
as stage manager. First appeared in Phila-
delphia at the Chestnut Street Theatre, under
Quinlan's management, Sept. 20, 1S54, as
Timothy Quaint, in the " Soldier's Daugh-
ter.' At the close of the season he went to
Baltimore, Md., appearing at the Charles
Street Theatre, under John E. Owen's man-
agement. He then travelled through the
South for several seasons, playing at Charles-
ton, Savannah, Mobile and New Orleans.
Reappeared in New York at the Winter Gar-
den with Julia Dean Hayne. During the sea-
son of 1S61, Mr. R. was a prominent member
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made a very favorable impression upon the
audiences that nightly attended to witness his
great impersonation of Asa Trenchard in
" Our American Cousin." First appeared in
London, Eng , July 1, 1S67, at the Haymarket
Theatre as Asa Trenchard. After closing
here he visited Paris, France, with E. A. Soth-
ern, and appeared as Asa Trenchard. After
playing there six weeks, he accompanied Soth-
ern through the Provinces, returning to Lon-
don and reopening at the Haymarket as Asa
Trenchard and Diggory. He next visited
Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow. Re-
turned to America in Oct., 1868, and opened
as Toby Twinkle in " All that Glitters is not
Gold," at the Theatre Comique, New York.
Remained there until the theatre was burnt
out, when he sailed for San Francisco, Cal.,
and opened at the California Theatre, Jan. 18,
1S69, as Graves in " Money." Was married
to M. E. Gordon, who made her first appear-
ance on the stage at the Holliday Street Thea-
tre, Baltimore, Md., in 1S64, as Mrs. Young-
husband in " Married Life." She accom-
panied Mr. R. to Europe, and played Florence
Trenchard in " Our American Cousin," at the
Theatre des Italiens, Paris. She accompanied
him to California, and opened as Clara Doug-
las in " Money.'

RAYMOND, KATE.— Born in France, in
1844. Made her debut in May, 1S61, at New-
burgh, N. Y., as the wife of St. Clair in
" Uncle Tom's Cabin." First appeared in
the Mazeppa line of business, Jan. 4, 1S64.
Was married to, and divorced from, H. B.
Gates. Is at present in the South, travelling
with O. B. Collins.

RAYMOND. MALONE.— Right name
Richard Malone. Made his debut at London-
derry, Ireland, April 14. 1842. Went to Eng-
land in Dec, 1857, and died in London, Jan.
15, 1862, aged 64 years.

RAYMOND, NED.— Made his debut in
1825, in Rochester, N. Y., in the play of "The
Actor of All Work." Two years after, in a
fit of mania a potu, he committed suicide by
throwing himself from one of the wharves in
Boston.

RAYMOND, O. B.— Born in Philadelphia.
Was the original Toots. Died in New York,
Oct. 25,. 1S51.

REA, GEORGE JAMES.— Better known
ir the minstrel profession as George Raynor.
Died in Brooklyn, April 2. 1864, aged 44 years
He was at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre
in 1832

READ, ALVIN A. — Born in Boston,
Mass., April 25, 1S30. Made his debut Nov.
5, 1S53, as Claudius in '" Hamlet," at the
Arch, Philadelphia. Married Eveline B.
Rogers, daughter of Rev. George Rogers, of
Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1S60. Died in
Cincinnati, June 4, 1S64, of consumption.

READ, HENRIETTA FANNING.—
Niece of the gallant Col. Fanning, of the U.
S. Army. Made her debut Feb. 2.9, 1848, in
Philadelphia, as Bianca in " Fazio."

REED, DANIEL. — An American by
birth. Was a very useful member of the
Park Theatre, New York, for a number of
years. Died in Philadelphia, in Oct., 1836.
Mr. Reed retired to his bed on the evening of
Oct. 6, apparently in good health, and was
found the next morning a corpse. The cause
of his death remains unexplained.

REED, FLORA.— Her right name was
Florence Matilda McNiven, and she was born
in Ireland, in 1S44. She made her debut as a
ballet girl, at the Old National Theatre, Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, in 1 S59. She then joined various
travelling variety troupes, and appeared
throughout the West and Southwest, and in
the principal music halls. At Murfreesboro,
Tenn., she was married to Mr Reed, a Fed-
eral Quartermaster, but they lived together
only a short time. Fell overboard and was
drowned, in Louisville, Ky., July 22, 1868.

REED, CLARA.— Born in Philadelphia,
in 1S40. Is a sister of William II. Reed, and
the daughter of old John R. Reed. Made
her first appearance, when a child, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, in her native city, Dec.
26, 1S48, as Arline in "The Bohemian Girl."
She was attached to the Arch Street Theatre
for several seasons. She was the original Eva
in " Uncle Tom's Cabin " on its first pro-
duction there. Is now the wife of Augustus
Pennoyer, the gentlemanly and thorough busi-
ness manager of the Caroline Richings Eng-
lish Opera Troupe. She resides in Philadel-
phia, surrounded by a large family.

REED, MR. — First appeared in America,
in 1759, at the Old South Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. Opened in New York, in 1761,
at the John Street Theatre.

REED, LAURA— Born March 5, 1S50.
Is at present attached to the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia.

REED, JOHN.— Born in Philadelphia,
July 30, 1S0S. Made his first appearance on
the stage at the Arch Street Theatre, in his
native city. After remaining here a short
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and life of an actor, he seceded from the Arch,
and attached himself to the Walnut, in 1824,
where he remains at the present time, having
filled the stations of lamplighter, gasman, and
captain of the supernumeraries. He is one of
the oldest and most respected attaches of the
Philadelphia stage. Long before the era of gas
he used to furnish light for the exposition of
Thalia, Melpomena, and Terpsichore. At one
time supplying the oil and trimming the lamps
for the Walnut (then the American), Chestnut,
and Arch Street Theatre, but for upwards ot
forty-five years he has been the Gas Man and
Captain of the Supers at the Walnut Street
Theatre, and there we suppose he will remain
till old Time with his merciless scythe cuts
down his tree of life, and bears his aged limbs
to rest with his fathers. He has been a good
husband, father, and a most virtuous citizen.
His attachment to the Walnut Street Thea-
tre is so great that recently in conversa-
tion at the theatre he expressed the wish that
when he died his head might be dissected, and
the skull placed in the property room, that
when future Hamlets used it for Yorick's they
might, in a side speech, exclaim, smiting it
playfully over the pate, " So this is all that is left
of poor old John Reed."

REED, ROLAND LEWIS.— Son of
John R. Reed. Was born in Philadelphia,
June 18, 1852. Commenced his theatrical
career at an early age, and was soon after en-
gaged by Mrs. John Drew at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, where he has remained
ever since.

REED, MASTER JULIAN.— Born in
Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1S60. He has been the
"child actor" of Philadelphia, since he was
but a few weeks of age. He has recently dis-
tinguished himself as a fancy dancer, and a
character delineator, and has appeared with
success in John Brougham's " Lottery of Life,''
in which he was a prominent feature, appear-
ing in a Sailor's Hornpipe and Scotch Fling,
and giving very capital imitations of Edwin
Forrest and Booth. More recently he carried
the public by storm at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, appearing as Young Spar-
tacus in Craig's burlesque of the " Gladiator."
First appeared in New York at Wallack's
Theatre, during the season of 1S68, when
Brougham produced his play of " The Lottery
of Life."

REED, WILLIAM HENRY.— Born in
Philadelphia in 1831. His first appearance on
the stage was at seven years of age, as a dancer,
at the Walnut, in his native citv, for the benefit

of Charles S- Porter. Soon after this he ap-
peared at the Arch, in the same city, as Sam
in " Bone Squash." He finally became the
acknowledged prompter of the American stage,
which position he held at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, at the time of his
death, which took place Sept. 8, i860.

REEDER, LOUISA.— Born in New York,

in Jan., 1837. During the management of Mr.
Crisp, of the Gaiety Theatre, New Orleans,
she became a member of his company, but not
meeting with the success she anticipated, left
the theatre in a very short time. She was
then the wife of Mr. Frank Wright, a physician
of Baltimore, from whom she was lately
divorced. On May 12, 1S57, she appeared at
the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, as
Clara Douglas, in " Money." Died in New
Orleans, April 6, 1859, in consequence of
wounds received by the explosion of a lamp
filled with camphene. Previous to her death,
which did not take place until two days after
her injuries, she requested to be admitted into
communion with the Catholic church, which
she was permitted to do, and died resignedly,
with a smile upon her lips.

REES, MR. — Born in London, England.
Made his debut on the American Stage,
Sept. 15, 1827, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Justice Woodcock. He played at
the Park Theatre for a short time ; a serious
accident, however, abruptly closed his engage-
ment. He was thrown from a horse, and one
of his ankles fractured, which rendered him
lame for life ; he returned to England, and
claimed an annuity from the Liverpool Thea-
trical Fund, which was granted on presenting
documents from Dr. Pennell, his physician at
New York, and the British Consul, Mr. James
Buchanan. He subseqently recovered suffi-
ciently to resume his profession, receiving only
half a year's pension. He died in the City of
Cork, in Oct., 1843, in a fit of apoplexy.

REEVE, MRS. JAMES.— Maiden name
Seymour ; was adopted by Mrs. Bloxton, who
gave her all the care which an affectionate
parent could have given. She brought her up
to the stage, and Miss Seymour soon became
a very useful member of the profession. In
1821 she was married in New Orleans to Mr.
J. Reeve, treasurer for Mr. J. H. Caldwell.
Died at Natchez in 1S25. Mr. Reeve commit-
ted suicide in Tennessee, in 1S35. During the
season of i82i-'22, she was attached to the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, but at
the close of the season accepted an engage-
ment with Mr. Caldwell, at the St. Charles

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Theatre, New Orleans, and remained there till
her death.

REEVE, JOHN.— Born in London, Eng-
land, in 1799. Made his debut in London, in
a farce called " 1, 2, 3, 4, 5." In 1S29, he was
at Drury Lane. First appeared in America,
Nov. 30, 1835, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Magog, in "Wreck Ashore." Ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1835, at the
Chestnut, as Bob Acres. Returned to Eng-
land, where he died, Jan. 24, 1S38.

REEVES, JOHN.— Born in Ireland.
Made his debut in 1S42, at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Dr. O'Toole in the
" Irish Tutor." Was accidently killed in Cin-
cinnati.

REEVES, W. H.— Brother of Sims
Reeves. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Nov. 22, 1847, at. the Walnut, as Polion in
" Norma." Retired to his farm in July 1850,
and died April 3, 1S57, of dropsy.

REIGNOLDS, F. S.— Prompter of the
National Theatre, Boston. Retired from the
stage in Oct., 1858.

REIGNOLDS, KATE.— This lady is an
Englishwoman by birth, and her father was a
staff aide-de-camp at Waterloo with Welling-
ton, where he died when our heroine was but
a mere child. At fourteen years of age she
came to this country, and visiting the Western
country was engaged to play children's parts.
In a short time she made the acquaintance of
Edwin Forrest, who obtained for her an open-
ing at the Broadway Theatre, New York,
where he was then performing. She made
her debut as Virginia to Mr. Forrest's Vir-
ginius. Wm. E. Burton succeeded in engaging
her for his Chambers Street Theatre, where,
in a very short time, she established herself as
one of the greatest favoiites ever connected
with that theatre. We next find her a regular
member of Laura Keene's Theatre, where for
a long time she was the reigning favorite,
doing the leading business with Laura Keene.
First appeared in London, England, May 23,
1868, at the Princess' Theatre, as Donna
Violante in "The Wonder." Returned to
America in a few months, since which time she
has played star engagements in the principal
cities, West and South, besides New York.
Was married to Henry Farren in Dec, 1S57,
who died in St. Louis, Jan. S, i860. She is
now the wife of Erving Winslow, of Boston.

REILLY, DANIEL.— Born in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 25, 1833, where he made his debut
in 1853, at the Arch Street Theatre.

REINAGLE, HUGH.— Died in New Or-
leans, of Yellow fever, May 23, 1834.

RENTZ, MASTER.— Was born in Phil-
adelphia, June 17, 1S44. At seven years of
age he evinced a remarkable precocity in
music, readily finding harmony in almost any
musical instrument presented to him, singing
all the popular ballads of the day, which he"
learned by hearing them sung by others, in a
style that so much attracted the attention of a
manager of a travelling concert troupe, that an
engagement was immediately sought and effect-
ed, for four weeks only, which was the period
of his school vacation ; instead, however, of
returning the boy at the end of that time, he
was retained for seventeen months, during
which period he visited most of the Western,
Middle, and Southern States.

REYNOLDS, JANE— Born in Liverpool.
Eng. Made her American debut Oct. 26, 1839,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
Late in 1S45 she returned to England, and
opened at the Haymarket Theatre, London,
in Dec. 1846, as Kate O'Brien, in " Per-
fection."

REYNOLDS, WM. H.— This promising
young actor of Wallack's Theatre, New York,
was drowned while bathing at Keyport, New
Jersey, July 30, 1S63. Hislast appearance on
the stage was at the Winter Garden, the night
Dan Bryant made his debut in a white face.

RIBAS, MRS.— First appeared in Phila-
phia, July 20, 1S47, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Mrs. Impulse in " Sudden Thoughts."

RICE, DAN.— Born in New York, in 1S22.
He got his first glimpse of the elephant in
his native city, and emigrating early in life to
Pittsburgh and the far West, had ample chance
to study human nature in all its phases. He
has travelled all over the United States as
clown and manager. Was divorced from his
first wife in 1861, and soon after married
Charlotte Rebecca McConnell, of Gerard, Pa.

RICE, DECIUS. — Born in England.
Made his American debut, Sept. 2, 1S33, at
the Pittsburg Theatre, as Charles Gripe.

RICE, MR. AND MRS. JOHN B.-Mr.
R. was born at Easton, Md. In 1S39 he first
appeared on the stage as the Uncle in
"George Barnwell." Appeared during the
same year in New York, at the Bowery Thea-
tre. Retired from the profession in Aug., 1856,
and has been Mayor of Chicago for some time.
He is identified with the early history of the
drama in the far West as a successful manager.

Mrs. Rice, maiden name Mary Ann Warren,

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was born in Philadelphia, where she made
her debut in 1S37, at the Walnut, as Mary
Thornberry in " John Bull." First appeared
in New York in 1839, a' tne Bowery Theatre.
Retired from the profession with her hus-
band.

RICE, THOMAS D.— "Jim Crow"— was
born in New York, May 20, 1808. He first
learned the trade of a carver, but on attaining
his majority, joined a theatrical association,
and then went to Kentucky, under the man-
agement of Noah Ludlow, He made his first
appearance in negro character at Ludlow's
Amphitheatre, Louisville. He was in Mr.
Ludlow's company as a member of the stock
company, playing inferior characters, but he
was an excellent imitator of the negro in their
peculiarities, singularities and eccentricities,
and especially could he imitate the negro in
song Accordingly, between the play and
farce, Mr. Rice was often announced and put
forward to sing a negro song in character.
On one of these occasions I heard and saw
Mr. Rice in negro character sing a negro song.
This song, as I remember, was called, " Kitty-
co-dink-a-ho-dink ! oh, oh, roley-boley — Good
morning, ladies all ! " and this was the chorus
of the song. First appeared in New York at
the Park Theatre in K Jim Crow.' After a
most successful career in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, and other cities, he crossed the
Atlantic, and appeared in 1S36 at the Surrey
Theatre, London. His career in England was
a most extraordinary one. The " Jim Crow"
entertainment was a rage. He managed to
keep up the excitement by improvising new
verses to his song, and thus making it entirely
new every evening. On June 18, 1S37, he
married Miss Gladstone, eldest daughter of
Mr. Gladstone, formerly manager of the Sur-
rey Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Wood could not
draw a house, and Macready had to quit the
field for Jim Crow. We find on one occasion,
at Dublin, the Lord Lieutenant and suite
were present, and $1,800 in the house, one
clear third of which went to Mr. Rice. On
his fourth night he had $1,400 in the house,
and in Cork the receipts were $1,900 per night.
At all these places, independent of jumping
Jim Crow, he appeared as Ginger Blue, Cae-
sar, and in several pieces of similar merit.
When he returned from Europe, he was eager-
ly sought after by the managers, and played as
a star in all the theatres in the country. His
favorite role was the " Fancy Negro," now
nearly gone out, but he was equally good as
the plantation hand. Opened with Wood's
Minstrels, 561 and 563 Broadway, New York,

Aug. 4, 1S5S. About 1840 he was for awhile
deprived of speech and the use of his limbs
by an attack of paralysis. He composed a
burlesque opera cailed " Bone Squash," and a
negro extravaganza on the plot of " Othello,"
both exceedingly entertaining, and very suc-
cessful. Mr. Rice was stricken with paralysis,
and suffered very much until the day of his
death, which occurred in New York, Sept. 19,
1S60.

RICHARDS, DAVIS.— This American
equestrian was killed in St. Petersburgh,
Russia, in Nov., 1867. He was a native of
Pennsylvania, and went to Europe with Howes
and Cushing's Circus.

RICHARDS. MR.— Born in Dublin.
Made his American debut in Sept., 1794; at
the Old Southwark Theatre, Philadelphia.

RICHARDSON, LEANDER B.— This
gentleman was at one time an excellent low
comedian. He died in Philadelphia, Aug.
14, 1S52.

RICHARDSON, MISS.— Made her de-
bid in May, 1852, at the St. Louis Theatre.

RICHARDSON, MR.— Made his debut
Jan. 23, 1827, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Rolla in " Pizarro." Was property
man at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, for many years, in which city he died
April 2, 1856.

RICHARDSON, MR.— Known as the
" Penny Showman." Was born in Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut July 14, 1S29,
at the Washington Theatre, as Diddler in
" Raising the Wind." Died in Oct., 1836.

RICHARDSON, MRS. ELIZABETH.
— Born in Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1813, in
which city she made her debut April 1, 1S27,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Rosina, in
the " Barber of Seville." In 1829 was mar-
ried to S. Chapman, but became a widow in a
few months. Made her bow in New York,
Sept. 6, 1834, at the Park Theatre, as Ophelia,
to James Wallack's Hamlet. In 1835 was
married to A. Richardson. Retired from the
stage in 1S41. Mr. Richardson was killed,
and she was married to C. J. B. Fisher.
Died in St. Louis, Sept. 4, 1853, of typhoid
fever.

RICHINGS, CAROLINE MARY.—
This lady, the adopted daughter of Peter
Richings, was born in England, and came to
this country with her parents when quite a
child. Her first appearance before the pub-
lic was as a pianist, a pupil of Prof. J Plich.
of Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1847, at the first

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concert of the Philharmonic Society, at Mu-
sical Fund Hall, Philadelphia. Her second
appearance was Dec, 15, of the same year.
Made her first appearance on the stage Feb. 9,
1S52, in the opera of" The Child of the Regi-
ment," at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phil-
adelphia. First appeared as a comedienne,
March 21, 1S53, at the Walnut, as Stella, in
the comedy of " The Prima Donna," pro-
duced for the first time in America for the
benefit of Peter Richings. First appeared in
Italian opera, March 7, 1857, at the Academy
of Music, Philadelphia, as Adalgisa, in " Nor-
ma." At the opening of the dramatic season
of the Walnut for i857-'5S, she became a per-
manent member of the company, and con-
tinued there until Jan. 12, 1859. Since which
time she has travelled as a star, and latterly
as manageress of the Riching's English Opera
Troupe. On Christmas day, 1867, she was
married in Boston to P. Bernard.

RICHINGS, PETER— This veteran of
the drama was born at Kensington, London,
May 19, 1797. On August 2S, 1S21, he
sailed for America, and as soon as he ar-
rived made the acquaintance of Mr. Simp-
son, then managing the Park Theatre, New
York, where he made his debut on the stage,
and appeared Sept. 25, 1821, as Harry Ber-
tram in "Guy Mannering." At the close of
the second year the extravaganza of " Tom
and Jerry" was produced, and the character
of Dick Trifle fell to the lot of friend Peter.
So great was his success in this part that it
paved the way to his now very enviable posi-
tion in the theatrical world. From this date
for sixteen years he made New York his
home, and was an active member of the Park
Theatre. Leaving New York in 1839 he be-
came stage manager for W. E. Burton at the
National Theatre, Philadelphia, commencing
Aug., 31, on which occasion he appeared for
the first time in that city as Captain Absolute
in " The Rivals." In 1S43 he was manager of
the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore. H
went next to the Walnut, Philadelphia, where
he remained nine years. He afterwards
travelled with the Riching's English Opera
Troupe as manager, but retired to his farm in
Pennsylvania, during the Fall of 1867,

RIDDLE, CORDELIA.— Made her debut
Jan. 23, 1834, at the Arch" Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Albert in " William Tell."

RIDDLE, ELIZA— Bom in Philadel-
phia, where she made her debut. Jan. 14,
1835. as Julia in the " Hunchback," at the

Walnut.

RIGBY, MR. AND MRS.— Came to this
country together from England, and made their
debut, Sept. 5, 1752, at Williamsburgh, Va.,
with Hallam's Company. First appeared in
New York, Sept. 17, 1753, at the Nassau
Street Theatre, New York, in the " Conscious
Lovers."

RIGHTON, EDWARD.— Bom in Eng-
land. First appeared in America, May 31,
1869, at the Theatre Comique, New York, as
John Duck in "The Jacobite," under the
management of W. Horace Lingard.

RIGGS, THOMAS G.— Was born in Buf-
falo, N. Y., in 1835. Commenced his theat-
rical career at the Metropolitan Theatre, in
his native city, playing round of general util-
ity,, and the principal Irish parts, also sharing
many of the prominent character and leading
parts. Leaving Buffalo, he played a series of
engagements in various theatres throughout
the South and West. His last appearance
South was during the year previous to the
breaking out of the Rebellion. He next ap-
peared at the Adelphi Theatre, Troy, where
he became a great favorite, his talent and
versatility finding free scope in the many dif-
ferent characters he essayed. Was then en-
gaged for the National Theatre, New York,
under the management of the veteran Joseph
Foster and J. H. Rogers. Here his success
was decided. His Bill Staggers in "The Wil-
low Copse," Gypsey Joe in "The Gypsey
Farmer," Paddy Ryan and Ragged Pat, won
him immediate recognition as a comedian of
the highest order. From the National he re-
turned to the Troy Adelphi, where he remain-
ed until the burning of that theatre, when he
engaged with Manager Butler, of the American
Theatre, 444 Broadway, New York, for the
term of one week ; but so marked was the hit
he made that he remained for an entire year ;
at the conclusion of which he wandered west-
ward, playing at different theatres. Returning
once more to " 444," he engaged for the
" afterpieces," appearing in almost every pos-
sible style of character, but more especially
dialect parts, until the burning of the theatre
put a close to his engagement. It is a notable
circumstance that the last line spoken in public
on the stage of "444," was delivered by Mr.
Riggs, being the " tag " to John Poole's piece,
" Miles O'Rielly's Campaign." He next ap-
peared at the New Bowery Theatre for a short
season. Was then secured by Tony Pastor
for his opera house in the Bowery, New York,
where he has been for the past three years a
reigning favorite. Within the last year he has
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in the Cosmopolitan Agency, 514 Broadway,
New York.

RILEY, HENRY J— Born in Liverpool,
Eng., in 1S01. Made his American debut
Oct. 5, 1830, at the Holliday Street Theatre,
Baltimore, as Othello. Died in St. Louis,
Mo., July 30, 1S41.

RILEY, MR. AND MRS. W. H.— Mr.
R was born in Boston, Mass., in 1S33, and
made his first appearance on the stage, Oct.
3, 1853, a* Manchester, N. H., in " Pizarro."
Was a great favorite in the West. Died in
New Orleans, Nov. 16, 1867. He was buried
in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23, 1S68, under the
charge of the Masonic fraternity. Special
trains were run from Terre Haute, and Ma-
sonic Lodges were in attendance from the lat-
ter place and from Greencastle, while a large
number of Masons were present and participa-
ted, from various other towns and cities of the
State. It took seventeen street cars and
thirty-five carriages to convey the friends to
the grave at Crown Hill Cemetery, where the
full Masonic service was performed, the whole
ending with the beautiful ceremony of dropping
a sprig of evergreen into the grave, emblema-
tic of the eternal life of the soul.

Mrs. R., maiden name Katie L. Woodbury,
was married to Mr. R. in May, 1856. Made
her debut in Sept., 1S56, at Chicago, as Cora.

RING, JAMES H.— Born in Bristol, Eng.
Made his debut in London, as Cuffee in
" Life in New York,'' at the Surrey Theatre.
Made his'American debut Sept. 13, 1S48, at
the Tremont Theatre, Boston, as Robin in
" My Master's Rival. "

RISTORI, ADELAIDE.— Born at Civita
di Friuli, in 1826. Made her first appearance
on the boards at the early age of two months,
when she was introduced in a basket, in a play
called " New Year's Gifts." At her fourth
year she commenced to play children's parts,
which she continued to do successfully till she
was twe'.ve years of age. At this time she was
engaged by the celebrated actor and director,
Moncalvo, to sustain the roles of soubrettes
and similar characters. It was at the theatre
of Livourne, that M'lle Ristori made her first
creations, and from 1S44 until 1S46 she oved
herself to be simply one of the most accom-
plished comediennes in Italy. In 1846 she
was married to the Marquis Capranica Del
Grillo. Ristori made her first appearance in
Paris, May 22, 1855, at the Italian Opera
House, in the character of " Francisca di
Rimini." As Ristori, in Jan., 1859, was leav-
ing Florence for Naples, she received a tele-

graphic communication, announcing that she
had been banished from the Neapolitan do-
minions. The cause of offence is understood to
be her triumphant declamation of a patriotic
hymn to enraptured Venetians, Parmesans,
and others. Crossed the Atlantic and made
her debtd at the French Theatre, New York,
Sept. 20, 18C6, as Medea. At the close of her
engagement in this city she took a trip through
the country. Thirty cities were visited ; New
York had fifty-six performances ; Brodklyn,
eleven ; Boston, twelve ; Philadelphia, ten ;
Chicago, nineteen ; New Orleans, eighteen ;
Washington, Baltimore, Cincinnati, St. Louis,
and Lousiviile, five each, and o'.her cities one
each, making in all one hundred and seventy
performances. Her last appearance was in
" Medea." The favorite plays produced by her
were " Elizabeth," " Mary Stuart," " Myrrha,"
performed only in New Orleans, and " Mac-
beth." Sailed for Europe May 18, 1S67. Re-
turned to America Sept. 13, 1S67, and ap-
peared at the French Theatre, New York.
Sailed for England early in 1868.

RIVERS, HARRY.— Is a native of Maine.
Made his debut in Dec, 1862, in San Fran-
cisco, California, where he remained two
years. Has since played in the West.

RIVERS, MISS.- Made her dehtt Sept.
20, 1827, as Portia, at the Boston Theatre.

ROBB, MRS. MIRIAM G.— Maiden
name Goodenow. In 1S52 was travelling with
the Alleghanians, Vocalists and Swiss Bell
Ringers. While in California was married to
T. P. Robb. Returned to New York in 1S54,
and in Jan., 1856, retired from the stage.
Died in Chicago, 111., May 24, 1856.

ROBERTS, JAMES— Born in Scotland,
in 1798. First appeared in New York in
1S23, at the old Broadway Circus, in the " Turn-
pike Gate." In 1826 was a great favorite at
the Bowery. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 1, 1S2S, at the Arch, as Jacques in
"Honeymoon." Died in Charleston, South
Carolina, April 27, 1S33.

ROBERTS, JAMES B.— Born in Dela-
ware in 1S18. Made his debut Jan. iS, 1836,
at the Walnut, Philadelphia, as Richmond to
Booth's Richard. Sailed for England in 1857,
and appeared Sept., 21, at Drury Lane, as Sir
Giles Overreach. He played in about thirty
cities and towns of England, Ireland, and Scot-
land. In London his second engagement was
at the Lyceum. Returned to the States in
June, 1858. since which time he has travelled
extensively as a star.

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ROBERTS, M R.- Made his American de-
but in 1767, at the John Street Theatre, New
York. Died in Charleston, South Carolina.

ROBERTSON, AGNES.— Born in Edin-
burgh, Scotland, Dec. 25, 1833. Before she
was eleven years of age she gave concerts in
public. Commenced her theatrical career at
thirteen years of age in Hull. First appeared
in London in Jan., 1851, as Nerissa in " Mer-
chant of Venice," at the Princess' Theatre.
In Jan., 1853, she was married to Dion Bouci-
cault. Came to this country in Sept., 1853,
and first visited Montreal. Made her New
York debut at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre. First appeared in Philadelphia,
April 10, 1854, at the Chestnut as Milly, in
the " Young Actress." Returned to England
July 18, i860, where she is at present.

ROBERTSON, HOPKINS— Was an old
member of the Park Theatre, New York.
Was originally on the tailor's board of the
theatre, and by the sheer force of merit rose as
an actor from the lowest rank to a station of
considerable eminence, and enjoyed the high-
est regard of the audience for a long period.
In Scotchmen, and in the serious characters of
comedy, he was most esteemed, though he
played everything that was required of him
with great respectability. Mr. Robertson was
attached to the theatre in Richmond, Virginia,
at the time it was burned in 1S11, and by his
presence of mind succeeded in saving many,
who. but for him, would have perished in the
flames. He died in New York, Nov. 10, 1S19,
aged 48 years.

ROBERTSON, MISS.— This lady was a
beautiful woman, and one of the best actresses
in her line that either hemisphere ever pro-
duced She married Burroughs, once mana-
ger of the Old Pearl Street Theatre, Albany,
N. Y., a splendid looking fellow, and an
unequalled melo-dramatic actor, and most
efficient manager. She accompanied Mr. B.
t o England ; and a few years since she mar-
ried a stage carpenter at Liverpool, and went
to Australia. Miss R. was sister to Matilda
Brundage, wife of the " mad poet," McDonald
J Clark.

ROBERTSON, MRS. BROUGHAM.—
Born in England in 1820. Maiden name Tan-
ner. First appeared on the stage in 1836 at
St. James' Theatre, London. Was married
first to Mr. Hiatt, afterwards to John Brough-
am, and then to Captain James C. Robertson.
Made her American debut in Oct., 1842, at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Lady Teazle.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 31, 1842,

at the Chestnut, as Lady Teazle. Was di-
vorced from John Brougham in 1852, and
married to Mr. Robertson in Aug., 1853. In
April, i860, she opened the little hall after-
wards known as 444 Broadway, New York, as
a theatre. She next tried her hand at man-
agement at the French Theatre, now San
Francisco Minstrel Hall, opening Sept. 7,
1S63. The establishment kept open only a
few days. She next appeared in Philadelphia,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, where she was
well remembered and appreciated by the Phil-
adelphians, although ten years had elapsed
since she appeared there ; but that was a great
occasion — the farewell benefit of the elder
Booth, the lady playing Lady Macbeth to his
Macbeth. Taught elocution in New York for
some time, in which city she died June 30,
1S65, of internal cancer.

ROBERTSON, W.— Born in New York,
where he made his debut May 9, 1814, at the
Park Theatre. Died in Richmond, Virginia,
in 1836.

ROBINSON, FAYETTE LODAWICK.
— This live showman, more popularly known
as ''Yankee Robinson," is a direct lineal de-
scendant of Dr. Robinson, the eminent divine,
who came to this country in the " May Flow-
er." He was born near Avon Mineral
Springs, Livingston county. N. Y., May 2,
1818. Commenced his career in the show
business with Old Sickle's Show, in 1835.
He made his first appearance on the stage, at
a school exhibition in his native town, as Jon-
athan Doolittle in the play of " A Yankee in
England." In 1837 he went to Medina, Mich.,
built a shop and carried on the business of
shoemaker with great encouragement. At the
end of a year he returned home and was mar-
ried, and a few months after his wife died. He
started with a one-horse wagon and the scrip-
tural paintings by S. C. Jones of the " Rais-
ing of Lazarus" and the " Baptism of Christ,"
which was a total failure. In Dec. following,
he found himself in St. Louis, Mo., where he
made his first and only appearance in tragedy
as Radcliffe in " Richard the Third," under
the management of Mormon Adams, in a hall
corner of Third and Pine streets. In the
Winter of i847-'4S, he taught dancing in Han-
nibal, Ohio, and vicinity, and the next May
organized a Room Show at Eaton, Preble
county, Ohio. He then made a tent with his
own hands, at Rock Island, 111., and started
the " Robinson Athenaeum," playing the
" Drunkard " and like pieces, and as each tent
was worn out, its successor would be much
larger. He finally broke up at Indianapolis.

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He is now 'proprietor of a large travelling cir-
cus.

ROBINSON, FREDERIC C. P.— Born
in Euston Square, London, Eng., July 22,
1832. Is a member of a younger branch of
Earl de Guy and Ripon's family. Made his
first appearance on the stage at York, Eng.,
on April 23, 1849. In July he went to Liver-
pool, and in November was in Edinburgh as
walking gentleman, where he remained until
July, 1 85 1. First appeared in London at
Sadler's Wells Theatre that year, under Mr.
Phelp's management. In 1S62 he played at
Drury Lane. Was engaged in England in
1865 by Lester Wallack for America, and made
his debut in New York at Wallack's Theatre,
as Sir Bernard Harleigh in " Dreams of De-
lusion " (written for him by Palgrave Simp-
son), and as the Marquis of Frontignac in " A
Wonderful Woman." Was at Selwyn's Thea-
tre, Boston, season of i86S-'69 and '70.

ROBINSON, J.— Born in Liverpool, Eng.,
Made his American debut, Oct. 10, 1791, at the
John Street Theatre, New York. Was at the
Park in 1806.

ROBINSON, JAMES.— This celebrated
equestrian was born in Boston, Mass., in 1835.
At nine years of age he was apprenticed to John
Gossin, and has been in the business ever
since. He is the acknowledged champion bare
back rider of the world. Has travelled all
over Europe with great success.

ROBINSON, JAMES HALL.— Born in
New York. Made his debut in 1831, in Cin-
cinnati, as the Guard in " Richard the Third."
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 2, 184S,
as Crack, in the " Turnpike Gate," at the
Arch Street Theatre. Died under distressing
circumstances, in Milwaukee, VVis., June 7,
1S62.

ROBSON, STUART.— This low comedian
was born in Annapolis, Md., on March 4,
1836. On Jan. 5, 1852, he had the satis-
faction of seeing his name on a printed
poster, announced as Horace Courtney, in
" Uncle Tom's Cabin as it Is " (a piece writ-
ten by Prof. Hewett, of Baltimore, in opposi-
tion to Mrs. Stowe's), in Baltimore. In June,
1855, he was engaged for utility and small
comedy parts, at the Varieties Theatre, Wash-
ington, under the management of John Kee-
nan. The following Eept. lie was secured by
the late Wayne Olwyne for the second low
comedy of the little Troy Museum, Troy, N.
Y. Since that time he has played engagements
in Washington, Richmond, Cincinnati, St.
Louis, and numerous other places, occasion-

ally starring with considerable success. In
Nov., 1858, he was married to the youngest
daughter of the Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Balti-
more. Mr- Robson was engaged at Laura
Keene's Theatre, New York, during the sea-
son of i862-'63, and made his debut as Bob
in " Old Heads and Young Hearts " on Sept.
15, 1862. He afterwards appeared at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, where he re-
mained for some time a great favorite. Was
engaged at Selwyn's Theatre, Boston, season
of iS68-'69 and '70.

ROCHETTE, J. B.— This trick clown and
cannon ball performer died in San Francisco,
Cal., Feb. 5, 1866, aged 41 years.

ROCKHILL, MR— Made his debut Jan.
9, 183S, as Othello, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia.

RONCONI, SIG. GIORGIO. — Made
his American debut, April 12, 1S58, at the
Academy of Music, Philadelphia, as Enrico in
" Maria de Rohan." First appeared in New
York, May 10, 1S58, at the Academy, as Doc-
tor-Dulcamara. Returned to England, May
19, 1858. Reappeared in New York with
Carlotta Patti, at Steinway Hall, Sept. 29,
iS6g.

ROGERS, CHARLES J. -This popular
equestrian manager and rider first appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1845, at the National
Theatre, as General Anthony Wayne. Has
retired and is living in Philadelphia.

ROGERS, CHARLES S.— An actor of
some Western reputation, particularly in Chi-
cago. Was married Nov. 26, 1867, to Marion
McNeish.

ROGERS, E.— Right name Frazer. Born
in Montrose, Scotland. Made his debut at
the National Theatre, New York, as Malcolm
in "Macbeth." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, July 1, 1850, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Sam, in " Perfection." Died in the
West Indies.

ROGERS, JAMES G.— This English
comedian and vocalist opened the old Academy
Rooms, Broadway, near Broome street, New
York, in May, 1858. Died in London, Eng ,
April 15, 1S63.

ROGERS, MR.— Born in England. Was
known as " Thirteen and four-penny Rogers,"
on account of having advertised that he re-
ceived that sum for performing before the
Queen. Came to America and made his
debut, in Nov., 1857, at the Metropolitan
Theatre, New York. He was a failure, and
soon after retired.

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ROGERS, MR. AND MRS. BEN. G.-
Mr. R. was born in Philadelphia. Made his
first appearance on any stage in Nov., 1S46,
at the Boston Museum, as Delph in " Family
Jars." First appeared in his native city in
1851, at Barnum's Museum, in " Bobby
Breakwindow." Since then he has appeared
in the principal cities throughout the country.
Has been engaged at the Academy of Music,
Buffalo, N. Y., the past three seasons.

Mrs. Rogers, maiden name Margaret
Downs. This lady was formerly attached to
the National Theatre, Philadelphia. From
there she proceeded to the Lowell Museum,
Mass., where she was married to Mr. B. G.
Rogers. They proceeded to Buffalo and
Rochester. In 1S49 she returned to Philadel-
phia, and retired from the profession. Died in
Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1852, after two years of
patient suffering.

ROGERS, MRS.— Formely Mrs. Phillips.
Born in England. Made her debut in America,
Sept. 26, 1835, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Imogene in " Bertram."
First appeared in New York, in 1S36, at the
National Theatre, as Helen McGregor. Died
in Brooklyn, in 1850.

ROGERS, FELIX.— This English come-
dian made his first appearance in London, Eng.,
Aug. 31, 1863, at the New Royalty Theatre,
as Timkins Simcox in "The Pirates of Put-
ney." First appeared in America, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, March 29,
1S69, as Biles in " Miriam's Crime." Opened
in New York, at the Waverley Theatre. May
10, 1869, in " Miriam's Crime." His next
appearance was at Selwyn's Theatre, Boston,
where he made a decided failure, similar to
his reception in New York and Philadelphia.
Is the husband of Jenny Willmore.

ROLLA, SIGNORINA THERESA. --
This danseitse was born in 1837. Came to
America from Milan in 1857, making her debut
June 29, at Niblo's Garden, New York, with
the Ravel Family.

ROLLINE, MR.— Made his debut Jan. 7,
1S33, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

RONZANI, M. DOMENICO. — This
maitre de ballet was born in Italy, in 1800.
He came to this country in the steamship
Asia, in Sept., 1857, with what was known as
the " Ronzani Ballet Troupe," consisting of
M'lle. Louise Lamareux and Signor Filippo
Baratti, principal dancers and pantomimists ;
Signor Guiseppina Pratesi, Teresina Pratesi,
Signorina Emma Santolini, Signors Cecchetti,
Heckmann, Dalton, Gale, Maucy, M. Shew, E.

Shew, Weiss, Gaspare Pratesi, Cesare Pratesi,
Giovanni Pratesi, Madame Pratesi, Enrico
Cecchetti and Pia Cecchetti. Their first ap-
pearance in this country was at the Academy
of Music, Philadelphia, Sept. 16, in the ballet
of " Faust." Ronzani shortly after returned
to Europe, but again revisited this country.
Died in New York, Feb. 13, 1868.

ROPER, MRS. — Made tier debut in Phila-
delphia, Oct. 19, 1S31, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Leonora in the " Cabinet." Died
in Philadelphia, in 1835.

ROSA, PAREPA.— Maiden name Euphro-
syne Parepa, and is a daughter of Miss Se-
guin, by her marriage with the Baron Parepa
de Royeska. Was born in Edinburgh, Scot-
land. At a very early age she exhibited a
remarkable musical genius, which her mother,
a highly-gifted musician, took care to cultivate.
She made her first appearance in public at
Malta, and was immediately afterwards en-
gaged for Naples, and appeared both at the
San Carlo and II Fondo. She subsequently
sang in nearly all the principal cities of Europe.
Came to this country in 1867, and made her
American debid, in concert, in New York,
Sept. iS, at Irving Hall, under H. L. Bateman's
management. Shortly after she was married
to Carl Rosa, violinist. Appeared in Boston
at the Peace Jubilee, in June, 1S69. Is now
travelling with an English Opera Troupe.

ROSE, FRANCIS A.— Born in Pittsburgh,
Pa., May 17, 1849. Was educated at the
State University of Indiana, Bloomington.
Made his first appearance on Ihe stage at the
National Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 18,
1S64, in the " Marble Heart," for the benefit
of M. V. Lingham. Was prompter at the
Olympic Theatre, St. Louis, season of 1866,
and walking gentlemen at the Fourth Street
Theatre, Cincinnati, season of 1867. Travel-
led with the Jean gander company. At pres-
ent he is engaged at the Holliday Street Thea-
tre, Baltimore, as walking gentleman and a
portion of juvenile business.

ROSE, MISS.— Made her debut Sept. 9,
1854, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Pauline in the " Lady of Lyons."

ROSE, MR.— Born in Palgrave, Eng.
Made his American debut in 1839, at the
Chatham Theatre, New York, as Kingston in
" High Life Below Stairs."

ROSENE, CHARLES F.— Bom in Nor-
folk, Va., Jan. 11, 1S44. First appeared on
the stage at Richmond, Va., during the Sum-
mer of 1861, as the First Loafer in " The
Drunkard." First appeared in New York, at

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Pike's Opera House, as Marks in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin," during Lotta's engagement.

ROSICH, SIG. AND SIGNORA.— Made
their delmt on the American stage, Nov. 29,
1825, in Italian opera, at the Park Theatre,
New York, in ""' II Barbiere di Seviglia."

ROSS, JOHN E— Born in Palgrave, Suf-
folk Co., Eng., and made his first appearance
on the American stage at the Chatham Thea-
tre, New York, in 1S39, as Kingston in " High
Life Below Stairs." Died in Boston, Mass.,
Nov. 19, 1859, aged 54 years.

ROSSI, SIG. SETTIMIO.— A native of
the Pontifical States. Appeared in New York,
at the Astor Place Opera House, in 1847.
Appeared in Italian opera, Dec. 23, 1S4S, as
De Silva in " Ernani," at the Chestnut, Phila-
delphia. Died in Brussels, where he was sent
as Ambassador from one of the Italian courts,
in Feb., 1S64.

ROUSSET SISTERS, THE.— Caroline,
Adeline, Clementine, and their father, Mons.
Jean, made their first appearance in Philadel-
phia, March 27, 1851, at the National Thea-
tre, in a grand ballet.

ROVERE, SIG. — This operatic artist came
to America in 1853, with M'lle. Alboni, and
subsequently sung under Maretzek's manage-
ment with M'lle. Sontag and others. His first
appearance in Philadelphia was Feb. 26, 1856,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, in the opera of
" Linda," which was written expressly for him.
He died in New York, Dec. 13, 1S65, aged 60
years.

ROWBOTHAM, H. H.— Born in Bath,
Somersetshire, Eng. Made his debut on the
English stage, June 17, 1819,'at the English
Opera House, London, as Baron Toraldi in
" The Devil's Bridge." His first appearance
in the United States was May 13, 182S, as Du-
mont in " Jane Shore " at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. Was joint manager
with Maywood, of the Chestnut. Died in
Philadelphia, Feb. 14, 1837.

ROWCROFT, EMMA.— Is the daughter
of the late Mr Rowcroft, Her Majesty's Con-
sul at Cincinnati, and came to America with
her mother, in Dec, 1S60. Miss Rowcroft,
with a sister, was placed in the Royal Academy
of Music by the late Lord Westmoreland.
The younger sister married a Southern gentle-
man, and is now settled in South Carolina.
Miss Emma Rowcroft evinced great talent.

ROWE, GEORGE.— Born in Philadelphia.
Made his debut in 1826, in Lexington, Ky., as
Sampson Rawbold in the " Iron Chest."

ROWE, GEORGE FAWCETT.— Made
his debut in America at the Olympic, New
York, Feb. 26, 1S66, as Sir Charles Coldstream
in " Used Up." Returned to England, July
14, 1866.

ROWE, LOUISA.— Born in Burlington,
N. J., in 1S05. Made her debut Sept. 5, 1S22,
at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
in the "Blue Devils." First appeared in
New York, at the Lafayette Theatre, as Za-
mina in the " Cataract of the Ganges." Has
retired from the stage.

ROWSON, MISS.— Born in England, in
1787. Made her American debut March 14,
1794, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, in the
opera of " Robin Hood."

ROWSON, MR.— Made his American
debut March 28, 1794, at the Chestnut, Phila-
delphia, as the Landlady in the " Sailor's
Landlady."

ROWSON, SUSANNAH.— Maiden name
Haswell. Was married, in 1786, to William
Rowson. Was the authoress of the novel of
Charlotte Temple. Made her American de-
but March 14, 1794, at the Chestnut, Philadel-
phia, as Kitty, in the " Liar." Died in March,
1824.

ROYS, LYMAN P.— Born in Ohio, in
June, 1S15. Made his debut in June, 1843,
at Shire's Garden, Cincinnati. First appear-
ed in New York, Feb. 4, 1857, at the Old
Bowery Theatre, as Captain Buridan in " La
Tour De Nesle." Opened in Philadelphia,
Aug. 31, 1857, at tne National Theatre, as
Lieutenant Worthington in the " Poor Gentle-
man."

RUCKER, SIM G.— Died in Louisville,
Ky. , Oct. 13, 1S65, of consumption.

RUMLEY, EDWARD.— This actor, once
connected with the Buffalo and Rochester
theatres, retired from the stage some years
since, and opened a country store in Onargo,
111.

RUSH, MRS. CECILE.— Made her first
appearance on the stage March 17, 1S56, as
Bianca in " Fazio," at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. After her debut she
started out West, and appeared in the princi-
pal cities, playing star engagements. In 1S59
she was giving dramatic readings through the
States, meeting with success wherever she ap-
peared. Retired from the stage and married
Charles W. Brooke, a criminal lawyer of promi-
nence in Philadelphia.

RUTHERFORD, MR.— Made his debut
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tre, as George Barnwell. Was a favorite at
the Chestnut, Philadelphia, for a long time.

RUSHTON, LUCY.— First appeared in
London, Eng., Sept. 29, 1862, at the Hay-
market Theatre, as Florence Trenchard in
" Our American Cousin." Made her debut
in America at the Olympic, New York, Oct. 2,
1S65, in " Lolah " She bought the privilege
of playing at this theatre for two weeks, but
she was a great failure. She next fitted up
Dr. Osgood's church, on Broadway (after-
wards known as the Worrel Sisters' Theatre),
which she opened Dec. 23, 1S65. Soon after
returned to Europe, where she is at present.

RUSSELL, HENRY.— This vocalist was
born in America. Made his debut May 17,
1839. at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Elvino in
" La Somnambula " Visited England in 1S44,
and appeared before the Queen, Jan. 21, 1S45,
at Windsor.

RUSSELL, HENRY.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his American debut at Mitchell's
Olympic, New York, as the Savage in the
" Savage and the Maiden." First appeared
in Philadelphia, Oct. 17, 1S44, in the " Ship-
wreck of Medusa," at the Arch Street Thea-
tre. Was afterwards at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre, New York.

RUSSELL, MR.--An old attache of the
Pearl Street Circus, Albany, N. Y.

RUSSELL, MR. J.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, March 13, 1S46, at Masonic Hall
Museum, as Caroline in " Ole Bull."

RUSSELL, R.— Born in England. Made
his American debut April 16, 1S1S, at the
Walnut, Philadelphia, as McFlaggan in the
"Three Singles." Was joint manager with
Rowe of the New Orleans theatre, also man-
ager of the Richmond Hill Theatre, New
York. Died in St. Louis, Mo., April 27,
1849.

RYAN. MR.— Born in New York, where
he made his debut Aug. 16, 1850.

RYAN, MR. — Made his debut in America
in T7S7, at the John Street Theatre, New
York, as Platoon, in the " Father of an Only
Child."

RYAN, REDMOND.— This Irish come-
dian made his appearance in Philadelphia,
May 28, 1849, at the Arch Street Theatre.
Died in New Orleans in 1855.

RYDER, G. V. M — Born in New York.
Made his debut in Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1844,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as the Ghost in
" Ham'et." Was in the rebellion in 1S61.

RYNER, MRS. H.— Maiden name Kate
Meadows." Made her debut Feb. 9, 1835, at
the Walnut, Philadelphia, as Little Pickle in
the " Spoiled Child." Was formerly married
to Mr. Proctor. Has appeared in New York
on several occasions of late years.

ST. CLAIR, SALLIE.-Born in England,
in 1831, and brought to New York by her
parents when an infant. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Park Theatre,
New York, as a child danseuse. Some time
after became one of the principals of the fa-
mous Montplaisir Troupe, in which connection
she became specially noticeable for her grace
and personal beauty. Made her debut in a
speaking part, June 27, 1S46, at the Museum
Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, as Julia Dalton
in '" One Hour " In 1S60 she was happily
married to Charles M. Barras, at whose resi-
dence, in Buffalo, she died, April 9, 1S67.

ST. LUKE, MISS.— Made her debut in
Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1837, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Ariel in the "Tempest."

_ ST. LUKE, MR.— Born in England. Made
his debtU in America, Dec. 17, 1831, at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, as Mons. Vioti
Tartini Paganini De Beri in the interlude of
" II Fanatica per la Musica." First appeared
in Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1S37, as Richard the
Third. Was stabbed at Brownsville, Texas,
in March 1S50, and died.

ST. ODY, M.— Born in England. Made
his American debut May 19, 1S53, as a dancer,
at the Buffalo Theatre.

SACCOMANI, SIGNORA.— Made her
Philadelphia debut Feb- 4, 1833, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, as Isabella in " Italiana in
Algeria."

SACKETT, MILLIE.— Born in New-
town, L. I., Feb. 28, 1842. Made her debut
at Barnum's Museum, New York, as the
Child in the local play of" The Old Brewery."
Was at the Old Bowery, New York, in Nov.,
1862. Was in New Orleans, La., season of
1S67, and at the Fifth Avenue Opera House,
New York, the following year, during M. W.
LeffingwelFs engagement there. Played the
Fairy Queen in the pantomime of " Hiccory
Di'xory Dock," at the Olympic Theatre, New-
York, in May, June, July and Aug., 1869. Is
at present travelling with LeffingwelFs Bur'
lesque Troupe. Is the wife of Maurice B
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SAIVI, SIG. — This tenor singer made his
American debut in June. 1850, at Castle Gar-
den, New York, in opera.

SAGE, MONS.— Made his debut at the
French Theatre, New York, April 16, 1859, as
Andre in " La Grace de Dieu."

SALISBURY, CHARLES. — Born in
Buffalo, N. Y., in 1821. Made his debut at
the Eagle Street Theatre, in his native city,
in 1861. Died Nov. 19, 1864, in New Or-
leans.

SALVIONI, SIG.— Made his American
debut Nov. 5, 1855, at the Academy, New
York, in the opera of " La Prophet."

SALVIONI. SIGNORA ENRICHET-
TA. — Made her debut in Philadelphia, Jan.
23> J833i in Italian opera, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre.

SALZBURY, MRS.— Maiden name L. A.
Phillips. Born in London, Eng., in 1812.
Made her debut Oct. 9, 1829, at Drury Lane,
as Claudia in "Rienzi." First appeared in
America, Sept. 15, 1834, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet."
Opened in Philadelphia, Oct. 13, 1S34, at tne
Chestnut, as Juliet. Married in New Or-
leans, Dec. 20, 1836, to Edward Salzbury, and
retired from the stage, but returned to it again'
shortly after.

SANDERSON, MR.— A member of the
old Park Theatre, New York, in 1805.

SANDFORD, MR.— Born in England.
Made his debut on the American stage in 1812,
in Charleston, S. C.

SANDFORD, MR. E— Born in Provi-
dence, R. I., March 1, 1825. Made his debut
in May, 1847, at New Bedford, Mass., in the
" Yankee Pedlar."

SANDS, DICK.— This clog dancer was
born in Berstal, Yorkshire, Eng., May 2, 1840.
Made his first appearance on any stage in
Jan., 1859, with Bryant's Minstrels, in New
York. Went to California in 1S68.

SANDS, RICHARD.— This well-known
circus performer was born in May, 1814, on
Long Island. First entered the circus busi-
ness with Howes & Turner. In 1S41 he
visited England and Paris, returning to the
States in 1846. Astonished all England by
walking on a slab of polished marble, head
downwards, at Drury Lane Theatre. Died in
Havana, Feb. 24, 1861, and his remains were
interred in Greenwood.

SANFORD, JOHN L.— This low come-
dian was married, Jan. 17, 1866, in Boston, to
Miss M. E. Varney.

SANFORD, SAMUEL S.— Born in the
city of New York, Jan. 1, 1821. Made his
debut at Dan Neuman's Ball-room, in Phil-
adelphia, as a singer, etc. From thence he
proceeded to Allentown, and then to Read-
ing, Pa., where he engaged as a comic singer
with his uncle, Hugh Lindsay, a celebrated
clown. In 1840 he entered the minstrel pro-
fession, and in 1845 visited London. On Aug.
!> '§53, ne opened the hall known as Korpo-
nay's Ball-room, situated at Twelfth and
Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. Travelled as
a circus clown during the season of i86S-'69.

SANGALLI, RITA.— This premiere dan-
seuse was born in Milan, in 1S49. Made her
debid at fifteen years of age, at the La Scala
Theatre, Milan. Was engaged for the " Black
Crook " performance in New York, at Niblo's
Garden, and made her debut there on Sept.
12, 1866. Opened at the Olympic Theatre,
New York, on the first night of the per-
formance of the pantomime of " Humpty
Dumpty," and remained there for over a year.

SAPIGNOLI, SIG. FRANCESCO.—
Made his debut in America, Jan. 23, 1833, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
the Italian opera of " Eliza e Claudio."

SARZEDAS, MR.— Made his debut Feb.
9, 1827, at the Chatham Theatre, New York,
as Young Norval. Has been connected with
the Western theatres for many years as actor
and stage manager.

SATTER, GUSTAV— Born in Vienna, in
1832. First appeared in Philadelphia, May
n, 1858, at Musical Fund Hall, in concert, as
a pianist.

SAUBERE, MR.— A member of the Old
Park Theatre, New York, in 1805.

SAUNDERS, CHARLES H.— Born in
Boston, Sept. 25, 1S1S, where he made his de-
bid Feb. 29, 1836, at the Warren Theatre, as
Carwin in "Therese." First appeared in
New York, in 1S42, at the Bowery Theatre.
Died in Boston, July 15, 1S57. He was the
original Gaspar in the " Lady of Lyons," at
the Old National in Boston, May 16, 1838.

SAVAGE, MISS.— Made her debut March
25, 1851, as the Marchioness in " Adrienne the
Actress," at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia.

SAVAGE, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. S. was born in the Island of Jamaica, W.
I., in 1792. Made his debut at the Federal
Street Theatre, Boston. Retired from the
stage in 1818, and in 1834 died in Philadelphia.

Elizabeth White, afterwards Mrs. Savage,

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mad-- her debut at the Federal Street Theatre,
Boston. Died in Philadelphia.

SAWIN, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE
ARTHUR— Mr. S. was born at Saratoga
Springs, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1S42. First appeared
on the stage, with a dramatic company, at City
Hail, Charlestown, Mass., in 1S5S, as Frank
Slade in "Ten Nights in a Dar Room." Was
engaged the following season at the Adelphi
Theatre, Troy, N. Y. He entered the army
in i36i. In the Fall of 1S63 he was secured
by John T. Ford to play alternately in Balti-
more, Washington and Alexandria. Returned
to Boston in May, 1S54, to the Tremont Thea-
tre. The next season he was in Rochester,
N. Y., under Wellington Meech's manage-
ment. First appeared in New York, as
Thomas in the " Hunchback," at Niblo's
Garden, during Miss Bateman's engagement.
Was prompter at the Continental Theatre,
Boston, under Whitman's management. Was
married to Katie Gardner, in Lawrence, Mass.,
in Aug., 1864.

Katie Gardner, afterwards Mrs. Sawin, was
born at Reed's Ferry, N. H., in 1845. First
appeared on the stage at the Boston Theatre,
in 1S65, in the ballet in the Irish drama of
"The Fairy Circle." First appeared in a
speaking part as Lazarillo in " Don Caesar de
Bazan," at the Lyceum, St. John, N. B., with
Lanergan's company, in the Summer of 1S66.
First appeared in New York, in 1S66, at
Niblo's Garden, in the play of " Leah," during
Miss Bateman's engagement.

SAXON, KATE.— This Quakeress com-
menced her public career as a lecturer, in 1S50,
making her debut on the stage at Drury Lane,
London. She then accompanied her husband,
T, C. Foster, to America, and made her debut
at the Broadway Theatre, New York, May
28, 1853, as Helen in the " Hunchback."
Went to England in Dec, 1857. Died in
London, Eng., Aprili3, 1863, aged 36 years.

SAXON, THOMAS A.— Made his debut
at the Opera House, San Francisco, Cal., in
1867, as Charles De Moor in the " Robbers."
He then retired from the stage, but reappeared,
March 29, 1869, at the New California Thea-
tre, under the assumed name of Thomas Ell-
more.

SCHAAF, HELEN.— A pupil of Thalberg.
Blade her debut in America, Jan. 21, 1851,
at Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia.

SCHARF, HENRY.— Born in England,
Dec. 8, 1822. First appeared in London,
Eng., May 27, 1844, at Sadler's Wells Thea-
tre, as Second Witch in " Macbeth." Made

his American debut Aug. 19, 1850, at the
Broadway Theatre, New York.

SCHELLER, MARIE.— This idyllic ac-
tress, now known as Mad. Methua Scheller,
was born in Hamburg. After her studies
were completed she made Iter debut in her na-
tive country. Her success was great, and she
became the idol of the German public. Made
her debut in America at the old Stadt Theatre,
New York, in 1858. In 1S61, was married to
John Guido Methua, and retired from the
stage for three years. On March 6, 1S64, ap-
peared at the Boston Theatre, in " Lorlie."
Opened in New York at the Winter Garden,
March 29, 1864, as " Lorlie." Is at present in
the far West.

SCHINOTTI, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. S.
was born in London, Eng. Made his debut
in America, in Buffalo, N. Y.

Mrs. S. was connected with the Bowery
Theatre Company for some time. Died in
New York, Feb. 5, 1829, aged 22 years.

SCOTT, JOHN M.— Professionally known
as " Long Tom Coffin," was born in Philadel-
phia. Made his debut at the Chatham Gar-
den, New York, as Long Tom Coffin in the
"Pilot." First appeared in Philadelphia,
Sept. 2, 1S47, as Ia3°i a' the Walnut Street
Theatre. Died in New Yorl^ in 1849,

SCOTT, MR. AND MRS. JOHN R.—
Mr. S. was born in Philadelphia, on what
was called the Drawbridge, situated at Front
and Dock streets, Oct. 17, 180S. In a short
time he became a member of a dramatic asso-
ciation, where, after remaining a short time,
lie left for New York, making his debut July
2, 1829, as Malcolm to Booth's Macbeth, at
the Park Theatre, for the benefit of J. B.
Booth. On Aug. 29, 1831, he made his bow
to a Philadelphia audience, as William in
" Black-eyed Susan," at the Old Arch Street
Theatre. In 1S47 he took a trip across the
water and visited London, making his bow on
the boards of the Princess' Theatre, as Sir
Giles Overreach, but did not play a very profit-
able engagement. His last appearance in
Philadelphia took place at the City Museum,
Jan. 22, rS56, as Rob Roy. Died in Philadel-
phia, March 2, rS56. There are few instances,
perhaps, of an actor rising so rapidly in his
profession. Gradually rising to a high range
of characters, he received and deserved appro-
bation ; and when he finally attempted the
most exalted characters, he was so well quali-
fied by judicious preparation that, where many
before him had failed, he gathered new laurels,
and added largely to the sum of his dramatic
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Mrs. S. was born in Philadelphia, where
she made her debut Oct. 17, 1851, as Lucre-
tia in " Brutus," at the Arch Street Theatre.

SCOVILLE, WILLIAM H.— This cele-
brated personator of Yankee characters made
his appearance in Philadelphia, Feb. 15, 1853,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Jon-
athan Ploughboy in "Forest Rose." Died
in Guttenberg, Iowa, Nov. 2, 1858, of a wound
received at the hands of John W. Dunham, a
young actor in his employ.

SEBASTIAN. — This circus rider, whose
right name is Sebastian Valci Mora, was born
in Milan, Italy, Dec. 5, 1837. Has been in
the circus business since he was nine years of
age. Came to America at twelve years of
age

SEDLEY, HENRY.— Born in Boston,
Mass. Son of William Henry Smith Sedley,
well known as W. H. Smith. Made his debut
on the London stage in Oct., 1858, at the Hay-
market, as Don Felix in "The Wonder." He
was only partially successful, and appeared
to have little chance of becoming the light
comedian of the London stage. He went to
California in 1855, thence to Australia and
England, making his appearance in the latter
place supporting Mrs. Catherine Sinclair For-
rest. In May r86i, he was appointed engi-
neer on the staff of the N. Y. German Artillery
Regiment. Previous to going into the army
he had retired from the stage, and was one of
the editors of the Courier and Enquirer, of
New York.

SETTI, SIG. CORRODL— Made his
American debut in June, 1850, in opera, at
Castle Garden, New York.

SEVERI, SIG. JUAN B.— Made his
Philadelphia debut July 30, 1S47, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, as Polion in " Norma."

SEWELL, MRS. — Made her first appear-
ance in America, in 17S5, at the John Street
Theatre, New York.

SEYMOUR, HARRY.— Born at sea, in
1821, on board the Spanish brig Dos Amigos.
Made his first appearance on the stage in 1S43,
at Mobile, Ala., under the management of
Ludlow & Smith, as Mlzza in " The Forty
Thieves." First appeared in New York at
the Old Chatham Theatre. Is carrying on the
costume business in New York at present.

SEYMOUR, JAMES. — Right name
James Cunningham. His first appearance in
Philadelphia took place Sept. 24, 1849, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Sir Charles Bates in
" New York as It Is." In March, 1862,
while performing in Philadelphia, he stabbed

himself, but soon after recovered. Died in
New York, Sept. 22, 1864, in the 41st year of
his age. He was a member of Niblo's Gar-
den Company. Mr. Seymour was at one
time one of the best impersonators of the Irish-
man on the American stage, but he was his
own enemy, and his frequent libations over-
mastered him and brought him to an untimely
end.

SEYMOUR, MR. AND MRS.— Made
their first appearances on the American stage
in 1797 and 179S, at the John Street and Park
Theatres, New York.

SEYMOUR, MRS.— Maiden name Alli-
son. Born in England, in 1819. Made her
first appearance on the stage, Dec. 14, 1835, at
the St. James Theatre, as Clara in "A Clear
Case." Made her first appearance on the
American stage, Sept. 15. 1S41, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Juliet, in " Romeo
and Juliet." First appeared in Philadelphia,
in Nov., 1841, at the National Theatre, and re-
cited Monk Lewis' tale of the " Captive,"
for the benefit of William E. Burton.

SH AFTER, MR. — Made his first ap-
pearance on the American stage at the Park
Theatre, New York, Oct. n, 1802.

SHARPE, A. N.— An actor well known at
one time in the West. Died in Cairo, 111.,
Oct. 24, 1865, aged 24 years.

SHARPE, J. W— A celebrated comic
singer. Died in England, in Feb,, 1856, in a
very destitute condition, brought upon himself
by habits of dissipation.

SHARPE, MRS.— Maiden name Le Sugg.
Born in England. Made her first appearance
on the American stage in 1837, at the Park
Theatre, New York. Made her debut in Phil-
adelphia, April 30, 1838, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Lady Macbeth ; remained
a member of the company for a long time.
Took her final leave of the stage, and a fare-
well benefit, on May 5, 1S40, at the Chestnut,
as Miss Dorillon in " Wives as They Were,
and Maids as They Are." After the comedy
she took leave of the public in a farewell ad-
dress written for her by J. S. Du Solle. She
soon after married Captain Brevoort, of the
United States Marines. Her first appearance
in London was at the Drury Lane Theatre,
April 14, 1S36, as Lady Macbeth.

SHARPLEY, SAM. — This Ethiopian
comedian, whose right name is Samuel Sharpe,
was born in Philadelphia, June 13, 1831, En-
tered the minstrel profession at sixteen years
of age. Is at present in the minstrel business
as manager.

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SHAW, CHARLES A.— Bora in 1S35.
Is one of the true go-ahead, live Yankee
showmen of this country, In 186S was Mayor
of Biddeford, Me.

SHAW, DORA.— Born in Ohio. Her
father was a minister. In 1849, and when
Dora was quite young, she was married in St.
Louis, Mo., to Dr. Le Baum, a physician of
that city, but the union was not a happy one,
and she left him. Made her debut in Dec,
1855, at St. Louis, Mo. Was married Dec.
28, 1863, in New Orleans, to Captain Henry
Bogardus, of the U. S. Army.

SHAW, E. J.— Bora in Ireland. Made
his debut in America, in 1839, at tne Park
Theatre, New York. First opened in Phila-
delphia, at the National Theatre, Aug. 31,
1840. Returned to England in 1851.

SHAW, MARY.— This popular actress and
vocalist is the sister of Mrs. Hoey and Mrs.
Watkins. Was married in Baltimore to a
gentleman formerly proprietor of the Fountain
Hotel, who soon after died. She was then
married to a musician named Krollman, who
shortly after died. Has retired from the stage,
and is keeping a boarding house in New York.

SHAW, MISS C— Made her debut Nov.
25, 1846, at Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, as
Juliana in the " Honeymoon."

SHAW, MRS.— Was an old favorite at the
Washington, D. C, Theatre, in 1800.

SHEA, MRS.— Maiden name Blanche
Kemble, niece of John Philip Kemble, and
cousin of Fanny Kemble. In June, 1851, dur-
ing the performance of "Jack Sheppard," at
the St. Louis Theatre, she was killed by a
weight falling upon her head from the " flies,"
fracturing her skull and killing her instantly.
As she left the green room to go on the stage
(as Mrs. Sheppard), she said to a friend, "/
am going nou to be killed, and then I shall
go home and sit up with Chapman," referring
to Harry Chapman, the comedian, who was
lying at the point of death, as was supposed,
at her boarding-house. In less than half a
minute after she made the remark, she was a
corpse ! The remark that she was going to be
killed referred to her "stage death," in the
character she was representing.

SHELDON, A. H.— Born in New York,
April 14, 1847. First appeared on the stage
at Newark, N. J., as Tactic, in " My Fellow
Clerk." Since then he has appeared at the
Academy of Music, Albany, N. Y., Opera
House, Troy, and Park Theatre, Brooklyn.
His first appearance in NewYorkwas May 12,
1869, as Grumio in " Taming a Shrew," at

the French Theatre. Appeared at the Waver-
ley Theatre, New York, in July, 1869. Is at
present at the Tammany, New York.

SHELLEY, MASTER.— Made his first
appearance in Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1847, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Hamlet.

SHEPHARD, RENSSELAER AL-
BERT.— Born in Westtield, Chautauqua coun- '
ty, New York, in 1832. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage at Chicago, 111., as Gubettain ,
"Lucretia Borgia." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, March 15, 1852, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as Philistius in "Damon and Pythias."
In 1854 he was a member of the National
Theatre company, corner of Ninth and Chest-
nut streets, Philadelphia, and on the night of
July s, 1854, that building was destroyed by
fire. He performed the part of Robert in
" Raymond and Agnes," and as soon as the
fire broke out, he rushed to the dressing-room
and changed his dress. He was making his
way out of the theatre, when he discovered
that he had left his watch behind. He im-
mediately retraced his steps, and poor Shep-
hard was not again seen alive. The next morn-
ing an active search was made for his remains,
and between one and two o'clock they were
found near the west entrance to the stage.
The head, body, legs and arms, were almost
entirely consumed, the only part remaining in a
partial state of preservation being one foot.
He had evidently fallen upon his back, either
from suffocation or by the falling of the gas
pipes, as there were two heavy ones lying
diagonally across his breast.

SHERK, THERESA.— Made her debut
at the Opera House, San Francisco, Cal.,
July 9, 1S68, as Bianca in " Fazio." Shortly
after this she was married to Mr. A. Huffman,
a dry-goods clerk, and sailed for New York.

SHERIDAN, W. E.— Born in Boston,
Mass., June 1, 1S39. In 1855 he entered the
stationery establishment of Benjamin Loring
& Co. , State street, Boston, where he remained
two years and a half, when he quit the mercan-
tile business for the drama, making his debut
at the Howard Athenaeum, Boston, under the
management of Jacob Barrow, as Robin in
" Town and Country," on March 15, 1858.
He was next engaged for heavy business at
Pike's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, which
position he held during the seasons of iSs9-'6o
-'61. At the breaking out of the rebellion in
April, 1861, he joined the Sixth Ohio Volun-
teer Infantry, and subsequently became a cap-
tain and acting Signal Officer. He served
three years and three months in Western Vir-

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ginia and the Department of the Cumberland.
He escaped unhurt through all his term ot ser-
vice until the last month of the term of service
of his regiment, when he was shot at the Bat-
tle of Resaca, Geo., May 14, 1S64, while on
duty signalling. His right arm was fractured
below the elbow, but by skillful surgery and a
, successful operation the arm was saved. He
was married in Boston, Sept 1, 1S64, to Sarah
E. Hayes. He returned to the stage in Cin-
cinnati, at Pike's Opera House, where he con-
tinued up to its destruction by fire (March,
1866), having become leading man for the sea-
son of i865-'66. The following year he was
leading man at the Olympic Theatre, St.
Louis, Mo. He has since played in New
York, Washington, Boston, New Orleans and
Philadelphia. Is leading man at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, at present.

SEFTON, MISS ANGELA.— Daughter
of John Sefton, by his first wife (Miss Wells).
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1840. Made her
first appearance on the stage in June, 1857, at
the Trenton, N. J., Theatre, as Francine in
" Grist to the Mill." Made her appearance in
Pittsburgh, Jan. 3, 1858, as Francine. Made
her debut in Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1859, in
"The French Spy," at the Arch Street Thea-
tre.

SEFTON, JOHN— Mr. S. was born in
Christian street, Liverpool, Eng., Jan. 15,
1805. His father intended him for a represen-
tative of Coke and Blackstone, but so severely
did he become afflicted with the dramatic
mania, that he left the law, and after many at-
tempts to strut the boards of the stage, made
his debut at the Liverpool Theatre in a very
trifling part. In 1S24, we find him at the
Harrogate and Richmond theatres. In 1S25
he opened at Sheffield, as the Duke in " Othel-
lo," and Harlequin in a comic pantomime.
Here he played a variety of business in tragedy
and comedy, and figured in dance, with Miss
Foote, now countess of Harrington. After
playing at Hull, Chester, &c, he joined the
Liverpool company ; and here received a let-
ter from Messrs. Cowell & Simpson, who offer-
ed him a three years' engagement in America,
to play Fops, Old Men, Country Boys, danc-
ing, &c, which he accepted; and opened at
the Walnut Street Circus, Philadelphia, on
June 25, 1S27, as Edward, in the " Irishman in
London," with indifferent success ; and John,
who was represented as one of the most versa-
tile performers, was on the shelf, until the
"Pilot " gave him an opportunity of playing the
trifling part of Sergeant Drill, his acting in
which added greatly to the success of the

drama. It was in this company that the man-
ager increased his salary after seeing him per-
form the part of Marquis, in the "Cabinet."
In July, 182S, he opened at the Park Theatre,
as Finikin in "Giovanni in London." He here
played a variety of characters, Humphrey
Dobbins, Strapado, Captain Gobble, Old Wil-
ton, Dougal, &c. In 1S31 he married a Miss
Wells, then for several years he was " Over
the hills and far away." In 1833 he joined
Mr. Wemyss at Pittsburgh — opened at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. The
" Golden Farmer " was produced early in the
season, in which John played Jemmy Twitch-
er, a character which he made peculiarly
his own ; as also Magnus in " Beulah Spa,"
Pietro in " Zanthe," Mr. Pettyman in " Mr.
Simpson," and Dick in " Uncle Sam." On
Jan. 3, i860, he opened at the Oid Bowery
Theatre, New York, as Jemmy Twitcher.
His last appearance on the stage was at the
Broadway Theatre, corner Broome street, in
Oct., 1867, as Jemmy Twitcher, for the benefit
of Bartou Hill. Died in New York, Sept. 19,
1 868.

SEFTON, MRS. JOHN— Miss Wells-
Born in London Eng. Made her first appear-
ance on the American stage in June, 1827, as
a dancer, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, in the ballet of " Jamie of Aberdeen."
In 1S31 was married to Mr. Sefton, and trav-
elled with him during his engagements. Re-
turned to England and died there.

SEFTON, MRS. JOHN —Formerly Mrs.
Watts. Born in Liverpool, Eng. Made her
first appearance on the stage at the Montreal
Theatre, C. E. In 1S40 she was attached to
Mitchell's Olympic, New York. On the
opening of the Broadway Theatre, New York,
this lady became a member of the company,
and proved as great a favorite as Mrs. Sefton,
as to the Olympic, as Mrs. Watts. In 1S53
she went to the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
phia, her husband being stage manager. Her
first appearance in Philadelphia was at the
Coates Street Theatre, Nov. 29, 1836, as Chris-
tine in, the interlude of " Christina of Swe-
den." Is at present at Wallack's Theatre,
New York, where she has been for a long
time.

SEFTON, MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH
O. — Mr. S. was born in Liverpool. Made his
first appearance Cn the American stage Oct.
26, 1836, at Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, as
Captain Bordier in the " Ransom, or the Re-
turn from Slavery." Is at present travelling
with a dramatic company through the country.
Mrs. Sefton, formerly Mrs. J. A. Leonard,

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333

and maiden name Annie Eberle, was born in
Philadelphia. Made her first appearance on
the stage, March i, 1S51, as Dot in "Cricket
on the Hearth," at Peale's Museum, Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia. Was married to Mr.
Sefton in i860. At present travelling with her
husband.

SEFTON, WILLIAM.— Brother of John
Sefton. Born in Liverpool, Eng., in 1813.
Made his first appearance on the American
stage in 1831, at the Tremont Theatre, Boston,
Mass., as William in "Black-eyed Susan."
Made his debut in .New York, in 1836, at the
Franklin Theatre, where he became a general
favorite, as also at the Walnut, Philadelphia.
Died in New Orleans.

SEFTON, WILLIAM.— This scenic artist
died in Memphis, Tenn., July n, 1866, aged
25 years.

SEGUIN, MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR
EDWARD SHELDEN.— Mr. S. was born
in London, Eng., April 7, 1809. He was a
member of the London Academy of Music,
from which he retired in 1830, having gained
all the honors of the Academy. In the follow-
ing year he made his first appearance on the
English stage, at the Queen's Theatre, Totten-
ham street, London, then under the manage-
ment of McFarren. It was Feb. 3, 1831, that
he made his debut as Polyphemus in Handel's
"Acs and Galatea." In 183S he came to this
country and made his first appearance on the
American stage, Oct. 15, at the Old National
Theatre, New York, as General Von du Zeimar
in the opera of " Amelie." He subsequently
visited the principal cities of the United States,
and maintained an excellent reputation as a
bass singer and comic actor. Made his first
appearance in Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1839, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Count Ro-
dolpho in "La Somnambula." Died at his
residence in White street, New York, Dec. 13,
1852.

Mrs. Seguin's maiden name was Ann Child.
Born in London, Eng. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage at a grand concert given by
the Philharmonic Society, in London. Was a
member of the Italian Opera House, London,
for over three years. In 1S36 she made her
first appearance at the Drury Lane Theatre,
London, in the opera of " Fidelio." First ap-
peared on the American stage, Oct. 15, 1838,
at the National Theatre, Church street, New
York, in the Italian opera of " II Barbiere di
Siviglia." Travelled as a star throughout the
United States, and became a favorite. Made
her first appearance in Philadelphia, Nov. 4,
1839, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Linda

J in " Der Freyschutz." She retired from the
stage and took a number of pupils under in-
struction, in the city of New York. On June
19, 1858, she sailed for England on a tour of
pleasure. At present living in retirement in
New York.

SEGUIN, EDWARD. - This popular
singer was born in America. He was sent to
the Conservatoire of Paris, and the Royal
Academy at London, for his musical educa-
tion, from which he returned to America, in
Dec, i860. He joined the Richings English
Opera Troupe shortly after, and was with them
for some time. In 1867 he married Zelda Harri-
son, a beautiful lady and an excellent vocalist.
Joined the Parepa-Rosa Opera Troupe in
Sept., 1869.

SELWYN, JOHN H.— Born in Hereford,

Eng., in 1S36. Made his first appearance on
the stage as Duke of York, in the Provinces,
to Charles Kean's Richard. Came to America
in 1S54, and made his bow on the American
stage, in 1S55, as Balthazar in " Much Ado
About Nothing," at the Boston Theatre.
During the season of 1862 he was scenic artist
of Niblo's Garden, New York. In 1857 he
married Miss J. Hayes. Is now manager of
Selwyn's Theatre, Boston. His right name is
John Josephs.

SERGEANT, MRS— Made her debut in
Cincinnati, Ohio. First appeared in New
York at the Bowery Theatre. Retired from
the stage in 1847.

SETCHELL, DANIEL.— Born in Boston,
Mass., in 1831. Made his debut in 1S53, as
Bernardo in " Hamlet," at the Howard Athe-
naeum, Boston. First appeared in New York,
at Barnum's Museum. In 1866 he sailed from
San Francisco, Cal., in the bark Trieste, for
Auckland, New Zealand, since which time
nothing has been heard of him, and he must
have perished at sea. His last appearance in
New York was Aug. 18, 1863, at the Winter
Garden, in the burlesque of " Leah."

SHERMAN, HENRY.— Born in New
York. Made his first appearance on the
stage at the National Theatre, Philadelphia,
in 1S40, as a vocalist. When Barnum took
Tom Thumb to England, Mr. Sherman was
engaged as the theatrical preceptor for that
gentleman. Mr. S. travelled all through Eng-
land, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. He
finally returned to the United States, and soon
after leaving Barnum, died in the most abject
poverty.

SHERRIFF, JANE.— Born in London,
Eng. Made her debut Dec, 1, 1831, at the

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Covent Garden Theatre, London, as Mandane
in the opera of " Artaxerxes." She made her
debut on the American stage, Oct. 15, 1833, at
the National Theatre, Church street, New
York, as Amilie in the opera of that name.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1S39,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Amina in
"La Somnambula." Returned to England
and married a gentleman named Walcot, and
retired from the stage.

SHERWOOD, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.
E. — Mr. S. was born July 22, 1825, corner
of Broadway and Canal street, New York.
First appeared in public at Vauxhall Garden,
Bowery, New York, under the management of
P. T. Barnum, as Cupid. He next appeared
at the Old Bowery Theatre, under the di-
rection of Neal Jamison, son of old Sandy
Jamison, the musical director. He was then
known as Master Charles Champion. On
July 5, 1841, he started with a dramatic com-
pany through New Jersey and Pennsylvania,
and at fifteen years of age had made such
progress that he was proprietor of the concern.
He next joined S. Nicholls' circus in Danville,
and soon became a great vaulter. He was
next bound an apprentice to H. P. Madigan.
He next travelled in Henry Rockwell's Circus,
in 1S46, as a pupil of Hiram Franklin. He
built the Athenaeum, Sixth and Vine streets,
Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1S49 he owned a half
interest, with Franklin, of the steamboat
Planet, one-quarter interest in a vessel man-
aged by Banks, in South America, also an
interest in two circuses travelling in the West.
By the failure of the Farmers' and Millers'
Bank in Hagerstown, Md., he lost $4,000.
Was one of the first to do the double somer-
sault in America, at Niblo's Garden, New
York, in the Winter of 1S43. Hiram Frank-
lin accomplished it in the afternoon for the
first time, and Sherwood, James Myers and B.
Runnells did it the following day. Was the
original of the act called "Pete Jenkins,"
performing it for the first time in 1S51, sup-
ported by Capt. De Camp and Joe Pentland.
Continued in the circus business as a general
performer up to the season of iS6S-'6q, when
lie quit it for the purpose of speculating in
Wall street, New York.

Mrs. Virginia Sherwood was born in Holly
Eve, in 1S32, thirty miles from Dublin, Ireland.
Came to America, when an infant, with her
parents, and resided in Philadelphia until seven
years of age. First appeared before the public
as an equestrie?me, in 1S40, in Cincinnati,
Ohio, since which time she has been acknow-
ledged as one of the best riders in the saw-

dust arena. Her marriage to Mr. Sherwood
occurred in 184S. Is at present residing in
New York, having retired from the profession.

SIAMESE TWINS, THE.— Born at Ban-
gesan, a village on the northwest corner of the
Gulf, in 1810. Their names are Chang and
Eng. Their father was a Chinaman and their
mother a Siamo-Chinese woman. They were
brought to the United States at eighteen years
of age, by Capt. Abel Coffin, and soon alter
exhibited throughout the country. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia in 183-1. They were
married in 1S42, and have nine children each —
one six sons and three daughters, and the other
six daughters and three sons. Their wives are
mulattoes. First went to England in 1830.
With the competence realized during their suc-
cessful tours through the Old and New Worlds,
they retired to the county of Surrey, North
Carolina, having previously been married to
sisters of the name of Greenwood, daughters
of a clergyman in North Carolina. Revisited
Europe in the Fall of 1S6S, and returned to
America in Aug., 1S69.

SHEWELL, MR. AND MRS. L. R.—
Mr. S. was born in Philadelphia, Jan. 20,
1S33, where he made his debut May 10, 1852,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, under the as-
sumed name of Roberts, as Martin in " Lon-
don Assurance." Remained at the Arch
Street Theatre several seasons. Has appeared
in New York, at Niblo's Garden, with success.
Season of 1S67 he was at the Boston Museum,
and season of iS6S-'69, was at Selwyn's Thea-
tre, Boston.

Mrs. Shewell, the first, whose maiden name
was Henrietta Wilks, was born in Philadel-
phia, Jan. 1, 1S38. Made her first appearance
on the stage as a dancer, at the Arch Street
Theatre, in her native city, June 20, 1854.
Was married, June 17, 1856, to Mr. Shewell.
Died in Philadelphia, May 13, 1857.

Mrs. Shewell, the second, whose maiden
name was Rose Skerrett, was born in New
York, in 1S40. Made her first appearance in
public at the Park Theatre, New York. Was
married to Mr. Shewell, Nov. 12, 1S60, at the
Church of the Advent, Philadelphia.

SHIRLEY, MR.— Retired from the stage
in Baltimore, Md., in April, 185S, and taught
school.

SHOWERISKEY, IVAN.— This slack-
rope performer came to his death in Baltimore.
Md., by the cord which fastened his heel to the
rope, breaking and plunging him head foremost
to the earth ; and he soon after died from the
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SHRIVAL, MR.- Made his American de-
but in Nov., 1S43, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as a tenor singer.

SIDDONS, MRS. SCOTT.— This lady is
the great grand-daughter of Mrs. Siddons.
Was born in India, in 1S44, and at a singularly
early age evinced a taste for dramatic recita-
tions. Upon the death of her father, his
widow returned to England with her four chil-
dren, and proceeded to Germany for the edu-
cation of her two daughters. Here Miss Sid-
dons, then only eleven years of age, attracted
some attention by her intelligent performance
of a small part in a French play called " Es-
ther," and after that she repeatedly acted in
the plays of Schiller, Moliere, Racine and
Corneille ; also as the youth Mortimer in
Schiller's "Marie Stuart." Mrs. Scott Sid-
dons made her first professional appearance
at Nottingham, Eng., in the character of
Lady Macbeth. First appeared in London,
Eng., April 8, 1867, at the Haymarket Thea-
tre, as Rosalind in "As You Like It."
First appeared in America, at Newport, R. I.,
as a reader, during the Summer season of

1868. First appeared in New York, Oct. 26,
186S, as a reader, at Steinway Hall. Made
her debut in America as an actress, in Boston,
at the Museum. First appeared in New York
as an actress, at the Worrell Sisters' Theatre,
Nov. 30, 1S6S, as Rosalind in " As You Like
It." Returned to England in the Summer of

1869, and after a brief absence, she once more
visited America, opening at Daly's Fifth Ave-
nue Theatre, New York, Oct. 4, 1S69, as Viola
in "Twelfth Night," and made a favorable im-
pression. Her married name is Canter. Her
husband's father objected to having his name
used on the stage, and so Canter, Jr., by law,
took out the name Scott-Siddons, the first the
maiden name of his mother, the second of his
wife.

SILSBEE, JOSHUAS.- Born in Litch-
field, Conn., Jan. 4, 1815. Made his debut in
the Winter of 1837, in Natchez, Miss. First
appeared in Philadelphia, at the Walnut, in
1841, as Jonathan Ploughboy in " Forest
Rose." His first star engagement soon fol-
lowed at the Tremont Theatre, Boston. Went
to England in 1S51, and opened, Sept. 23, at
the Adelphi Theatre, as Jonathan Ploughboy.
Was married to Mrs. Trowbridge, at present
Mrs. William Chapman. Died in California,
Dec. 22, 1S55, and was buried in Lone Moun-
tain.

SIMON, HENRIETTA.— Made her de-
but as a vocalist in Cincinnati, Ohio, in March,
1858. First appeared in New York, in April, I

1S58, when she assisted at a concert given by
M'lle. de La Grange.

SIMONS, LUCY— Born in Boston. Made
her debut in concert, at Irving Hall, New
York, after which she made a tour of the
States and California. She is the youngest
prima donna before the public.

SIMPSON, MR.— An American by birth.
He made his debut in 1S24, at the Old Chat-
ham Garden Theatre, New York. Was the
original Jonathan in " Forest Rose." Died
in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., of consumption, in
1827.

SIMPSON, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. S,
made his American debut Dec. 26, 1796, at
the Haymarket Theatre, Boston, as Colonel
Hardyin" Belle's Stratagem." First appeared
in New York, Dec. 13, 1797, at the John
Street Theatre, as Hardy.

Mrs. S. made her debtd in Boston, the
same night with her husband. Died in Phila-
delphia, in 1S32. She was the mother of Mes-
dames Wood, Darley and Twaits.

SIMPSON, MR.— Familiarly known as
" Irish Simpson," made his debut on the
American stage in 1797, at the Federal Street
Theatre.

SIMPSON, EDMUND.— Born in 1784.
Made his debut in Towcester, Eng., in May,
1S06, appearing as Baron Steinfort in " The
Stranger," and Fainwould in " Raising the
Wind." His first appearance before an Amer-
ican audience took place, Oct. 22, 1809, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Harry Dornton
in " The Road to Ruin." From 1S10 he was
manager of the Park Theatre, in conjunction
with Price, for a great many years, and dur-
ing his management he introduced nearly all
the European talent to this country. While
playing Faustus, in 1828, he broke one of his
legs, and the lameness resulting therefrom
never disappeared. At the same time Mr.
Barry broke an arm, and Mrs. Barry a leg. In
1S33 he retired from the stage and confined
himself to management, although he would oc-
casionally appear in a favorite character for a
benefit. He had a complimentary one on
Sept. 27, 1S3S, the total receipts amounting to
$3>37J 5°- On that occasion he had the volun-
tary aid of Mdme. Vestris, Mdme. Caradori
Allen, Ellen Tree, Josephine Clifton, Jackson
(pianoforte), Charles Mathews, Tom Barry,
Tyrone Power, William Brough. J. S. Browne,
Mrs. Richardson, Placide, Richings, J. Fish-
er, Chippendale, W. Wheatley, and Mrs.
Wheatley. The entertainments were : "Lady
of Lyons " (5th act), " Youthful Queen,"

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"One Hour," " Omnibus," and " Raising the
Wind." Expenses $414 65. He had, we be-
lieve, the best benefits ever realized at the
Park Theatre ; at least, previous to 1S40. He
had one in 1S24 or 1S25, which realized $3,200.
When Price died, in 1S40, Simpson was the
sole lessee of the Park. The troublesome
times in i837-'3S in real estate affairs, caused
a great loss to Simpson. His last appearance
as an actor was as Dazzle in " London Assur-
ance," in 1841, at the Park. His management
of this theatre terminated on June 5, 1S4S, af-
ter a connection of thirty-eight years as stage
and acting manager. He died in New
York, July 31, 1S48. A benefit was gotten up
for his widow and family at the Park, under
Hamblin's management, which took place
Dec. 7, 1848, and the amount cleared by it
was 14,739 75. The performances consisted
of the " School for Scandal," with the following
cast : Sir Peter, H. Placide ; Sir Oliver Sur-
face, Burton ; Joseph Surface, Barry ; Charles
Surface George H. Barrett ; Careless (with
song), Walcot ; Crabtree, W. R. Blake ; Sir
Benjamin Backbite, Richings ; Rowley, Staf-
ford ; Snake, Morehouse ; Sir Harry, H. Hunt ;
Moses, Povey ; Trip, Dawson ; Lady Teazle,
Mrs. Shaw; Mrs. Candour, Mrs. Winstanley ;
Maria, Mary Taylor ; Lady Sneerwell, Mrs.
Gilbert. Signorina Truffi, Benedetti, Rosi and
Master Sconcia gave several musical pieces ;
Mdme. and Mons. Montplasir danced a pas de
deux, and W. B. Chapman gave a comic song.

SIMPSON, MRS. E. — Maiden name
Jones, niece of James Wallack. Made her
debut Oct. 19, 1S09, as the Child in the " Sol-
dier's Daughter." Married Mr. Simpson in
1822, and retired from the stage.

SINCLAIR, ANNA— Made her debut
Nov. 20, 1846, at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in the " Stranger."

SINCLAIR, JOHN.— Born in Edinburgh,
in 1793. Made his debut at Covent Garden
Theatre, London, Eng., Sept. 20, 181 1, as
Don Carlos in the " Duenna." Made his de-
but in America in Sept., 1S31, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Francis Osbaldiston
in " Rob Roy." Appeared in Philadelphia,
Oct. 17, 1831, at the Chestnut, as Francis.
Died at Tivoli, Margate, Eng., Sept. 22, 1857.

SINCLAIR, MRS. CATHERINE.—
Daughter of John Sinclair, born in England.
Was married in England, in 1837, to Edwin
Forrest, with whom she lived until May, 1S49,
when she applied for a divorce, and received it
in 1852, the court allowing her $3,000 alimo-
ny every year to be paid by Mr. Forrest.

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Made her debut on the stage Feb. 2, 1852, at
Wallack's Old Theatre, New .York, as Lady
Teazle. First opened in Philadelphia, March
22, 1S52, at the Chestnut, as IAdy Teazle. Re-
turned to England, June 16, 1852, but soon
after revisited America. Visited Australia
and California with W. Sedley. Paid a second
visit to Europe, and made her debut at the
Haymarket Theatre, London, Sept. 7, 1857,
as Beatrice. Appeared in Boston at the
Howard Athenasum in Jan., 1859.

SINGLETON, MISS E.— Was a member
of the National Theatre Company, Leonard
and Church streets, New York, in 1839.

SINGLETON, MR.— Born in England.
Made his dehii in America, Sept. 5, 1752, at
Williamsburg, Va., as Gratiano in the
"Merchant of Venice." First appeared in
New York, Sept. 17, 1753, at the Nassau
Street Theatre, as Tom in the " Conscious
Lovers."

SINGLETON, MR— Made his debut in
America in 1826, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia,
as Frank Rochdale in "John Bull." Died in
Charleston, S. C.

SINGLETON, KATE.— Appeared at the
Old Bowen', New York, March 18, 1864, as
Honor O'Corolan in " Ireland as It Is."

SIPLE, S. M.— Made his debut in Phila-
delphia, July 22, 1S48, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Jaffier in " Venice Preserved."
Died in Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 25, 1854.

SITES, G. — Born in Philadelphia, where
he made his debut June 26, 1829, at the Wash-
ington Theatre, as the Stranger.

SKERRETT, FANNY.— Born in Boston.
Mass., April 3, 1S49. First appeared on the
stage at the Opera House, Pittsburgh, Pa., in
1S66, as Mrs. Younghusband in " Married
Life," for her mother's benefit. Opened at
the Boston Museum in Oct., 1S67, where she
remained two seasons. Is at present at the
Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Md.

SKERRETT, MR. AND MRS. GEO.—
Mr. S. was bom in Liverpool, Eng., May 21,
1810. Made his first appearance on the stage
in his native city, as Timid in " The Dead
Shot." Made his debut on the American stage
at the Park Theatre, New York, under the
mangement of Simpson, as Dominique, the
Deserter. In 1S52 was a member of the Lyce-
um, New York. Died in Albany, N. Y., May
17. '855-

Mrs. Emma Skerrett is still on the stage.
She was married to Henry L. Bascomb, from
whom she was divorced in Boston, on Sept.
20, 1862, for desertion.

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SKETCHLEY, ARTHUR.— Right name
George Rose. In 1S63 he appeared before the
English public as the originator of " Mrs.
Brown." Commenced an entertainment in
1864 called " Paris." at the Egyptian Hall,
and reciting " Mrs. Brown at the Play." He
is the author of some successful dramas. In
the Summer of 1867 he revisited America with
" Mrs. Brown," and appeared at Dodworth
Hall, New York, but, proving a failure, re-
turned to England.

SLATER, MR.— Made his debut in New
York, at the Old National Theatre, Leonard
and Church streets, where he remained for a
long time.

SLITER, DICK. — This champion jig
dancer died in Jackson, Mich., May 21, 1861.

SLOAN, MR. AND MRS. JOHN T. K.
— John Thomas Kent Sloan was born in Deal,
Kent, Eng., March 4, 1832. Made his first
appearance on the stage in 1812, at Liverpool,
as Lewy Mordigan in " Presumptive Evi-
dence." For five years he was manager of
the Queen's Theatre, Manchester, and other
English theatres. First appeared in London
at the Drury Lane Theatre, in 1842, as
Teaguein " Honest Thieves." He shortly after
played at the Victoria Theatre. In 1849, m
company with his wife, he visited America,
and made his debut at Niblo's, New York, in
Sept., as O'Callaghan in " His Last Legs."
He afterwards became manager of the Charles-
ton (S. C.) Theatre. Died in Liverpool, on
May 26, 1861.

Mrs. S., whose maiden name was Plough-
man, was born in London, Eng. Made her
first appearance on the stage at the St. James'
Theatre, London, as Molly Maggs in " The
Scapegoat." First appeared on the Ameri-
can stage in Sept., 1S49, at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre, New York, as Catherine
Klopper in " Lola Montez." Accompanied
her husband to England in 1861, leaving New
York April 13, in the Kangaroo, with the
hope of benefiting Mr. S., who had been for
some time in extremely delicate health. She
returned to New York, and joined Wallack's
company in Oct., 1861. In April, 1868 was mar-
ried to a Mr. Lindsey, a newspaper reporter.

SLOMAN, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. S. was born in Rochester, County of
Kent, Eng. Made his first appearance on the
stage at Canterbury, Kent, in 181 5, as a comic
singer. First appeared on the American stage
Dec. 17, 1827, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Sam Savory in " Fish Out of
Water." Retired from the stage, and settled
at Charleston, S. C.

Mrs. S., formerly known as Mrs. H. Dar-
ton, maiden name Whitaker, was born in Lon-
don, Eng. Made her debut Nov. 3, 1824, at
Covent Garden Theatre, London. Made her
first appearance on the American stage Dec.
7, 1827, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Isabella in " The Fatal Marriage."
First appeared in New York, in Jan., 1828, at
the Park Theatre, as Isabella, Retired from
the stage, and took up her residence in Charles-
ton, S. C, where she suddenlv died, Feb. 7,
1858.

SMALLWOOD, MR.— Made his debut in
1786, at the John Street Theatre, New York,
as Sempronius in " Cato."

SMEAD, MR.— First appeared in Phila-
delphia Sept. iS, 1S50, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, as William Dornton in the " Drunkard."

SMITH, C. F.— Born in Philadelphia, in
1813. Became a popular Western manager.
Died at Pittsburgh Landing, April 22, 1864,
while in the Federal army.

SMITH, C. J.— Made his Philadelphia de-
but May 3, 1851, at the Arch Street Theatre,
as Marteau in the " Carpenter of Rouen."

SMITH, CHARLES T.— Bom in Eng-
land, in 1817. Came to America when quite
young, and opened at the Detroit Theatre,
under Leicester & Smith's management, Nov.
22, 1836, as Robin in " Fortune's Frolic."
First appeared in New York, in 1848, at the
Old Bowery Theatre, as Robert Macaire. He
was business manager for H. T. Meech, in
Albany ; manager, in conjunction with E. Ed-
dy, in Troy; lessee and manager of the Metro-
politan Theatre in Buffalo at the opening ; staff
officer with Gen. Stoneman during the war,
then manager of the theatres in St. Louis and
Cincinnati, until he settled down in Buffalo.
He married Maria Barton, a contralto singer,
who died in St. Louis, Mo., June 18, 1S63,
aged 34 years. Poor Charley was well known
among the " lake men." He held the position
of steward, in years gone by, on the then favor-
ite steamers Sultana, Chesapeake, and Julia
Palmer. Died in Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 19,
1869.

SMITH, GEORGE.— Born in Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Grantley in " Rent Day."
Married and retired from the stage.

SMITH, GEORGE FREDERICK.—
Born in Philadelphia, where he made his debut
in 1821, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Oc-
tavian in the " Mountaineers." Retired from
the stage and carried on dentistry in New Or-
leans.

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SMITH, GEO. W.— This maitre de ballet
made his debut at the Park Theatre, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Dec.
3, 1849, at the National Circus, as Harlequin
in "Mother Bunch and her Magic Rooster."

SMITH, JENNY.— This danseuse, the
wife of Pony Smith, died in Baltimore, Md.,
Aug. 26, 1865.

SMITH, JOSEPH.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut in 1834, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre. Went to California in
1850

SMITH, J. C— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut Dec. 2, 1855, as Da-
mon, at the City Museum.

SMITH, J. RAWSON.— Born in Boston,
in 1813. Was a scene painter of much skill.
Died in Philadelphia, March 21, 1864.

SMITH, J. SIDNEY.— This Western
manager died in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 18,
1865.

SMITH, J. W.— This Ethiopian comedian
died in Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov. 23, 1864.

SMITH. LEMUEL— Son of old Sol.
Smith. Was one of old Sol's principal at-
tractions during his peregrinations through the
South and Southwest, in the early days of the
drama. Died in Dec, 1S32.

SMITH, MARCUS.— Son of old Sol.
Smith. Was born in New Orleans, Jan. 7,
1829. Made his debut Nov. 11, 1849, at the
St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, as Diggory
in " Family Jars." Was connected with Wal-
lack's Theatre, New York, for some time,
where he became a great favorite. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1857, as Rob-
ert Bramble in " The Poor Gentleman," at the
National Theatre. Since then Mr. Smith has
appeared in all the leading cities in the coun-
try, and has played several successful star en-
gagements. In July, 1S63, in company with
Emily Thorne, he opened the Winter Garden
"Theatre, New York, for a brief Summer sea-
son. Was lessee of the New York Theatre,
season of 1866, in conjunction with Lewis Ba-
ker. Has played at most of the theatres in
New York, and is always heartily welcomed.
A more careful and reliable actor is not to be
found on the American stage. Visited England
in the Spring of 1869. When Edwin Booth
opened his new theatre in New York, Mr
Smith was stage manager, and appeared on the
opening night in " Romeo and Juliet." Is at
present at the St. James Theatre, London,
Eng., under Mrs. John Wood's management.

SMITH, SOL.— Solomon F. Smith was
born at Norwich, Chenango County, N. Y.,
April 20, 1801. His father, Levi Smith, was a
piper in a volunteer company in the Revolu-
tionary War in his early days. At the close
of the war he learned the trade of a goldsmith,
married and settled on a military tract of forty
acres of land, in Solon, Courtland County, N.
Y. Sol. Smith, at nine years of age, went to
work on a neighboring farm, where he remain-
ed for four years. From thence he went to
Boston, where he was taken into his brother
Silas' store, but his stay there was brief, for he
was of a roving disposition. In 1814 he visit-
ed Albany, N. Y., where he became clerk in
another brother's store. For three years he
contented himself with this place, studying
Shakespeare all the time, and finally became a
" super " at the Albany Theatre. In Louis-
ville he engaged on the Herald as an appren-
tice to the printing business, working at the
case and carrying the papers. In Vincennes
he joined a Thespian society, making his de-
but in 1819. His first prominent parts were
Dan in " John Bull," and Numpo in " 'Tis
all a Farce." The destruction of the printing
office by fire, caused Sol to move "on to
Nashville," where he continued the printing
business, but soon retraced his steps to Cin-
cinnati, walking the entire distance of three
hundred miles. In the "Queen city "he
joined a Thespian society, and his greatest ef-
fort was Young Norval. The following year
he returned to Vincennes, Ind., and joined
Alexander Drake's Dramatic Company at six
dollars a week. At the expiration of eight weeks
Sol. Smith revisited Cincinnati, and commenced
to study law, also engaging at the theatre as a
prompter for the season of 1S22. At the close
of the season he withdrew from the company,
and was married, with four dollars and sixty-
two cents in his pocket, which he gave to the
minister. He then started a singing school,
and on July 4, 1822 issued a paper called the
Independent Press, and was one of the first
two editors that raised the standard of Gen-
eral Jackson in Ohio. During this season Ed-
win Forrest appeared at the theatre, and Sol.
wrote a piece called " Tailor in Distress," in
which Forrest played a negro. At the expira-
tion of a year he sold out his paper, and went
into the country on a collecting tour. At Lex-
ington he met Drake, who wished to dispose of
his dramatic company, and Sol. concluded to
become a manager. Edwin Forrest, who was
engaged to go with Caldwell, was desirous of
going with Sol., but having more honor than
is always found among managers now-a-days

MAEK SMITH.

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in that respect, he refused to take him. In an
angry mind Forrest engaged with a circus
company as rider and tumbler, at twelve dol-
lars a week, and when Sol. Smith called to
see him, he found him turning flip-flaps. Sol.
persuaded him from going with the circus, and
saw him off to New Orleans. Sol- proceeded
to Cincinnati in 1822, and opened in the Globe
Theatre. The season was a failure, and with
a loss of $11.50 he proceeded to Wheeling, Va.
He travelled with his company, giving dramat-
ic performances and concerts in the Ohio
river towns, and places of sufficient import-
ance in the interior, with varying success.
First appeared in Philadelphia at the Tivoli
Garden, at very short notice, playing Sheep-
face in the "Village Lawyer," the Mock Doc-
tor and one other character. At the expiration
of the first week, on going for his salary, he
was told that he could not play all the best
parts and expect to be paid for it. He then
went to the Vauxhall Gardens, in the same
city, at eight dollars a week, and on salary day
received two hundred and sixty-six tickets for
drinks at the bar, this being the only payment
made by the manager to any of the male mem-
bersof the company. In 1S2S he resided in New
Brunswick, N. J., where he played the organ
in the Episcopal church, and had a singing
school, after which he started on a travelling
tour through the West with a dramatic compa-
ny, during which tour his wife made her debut
on the stage as Norah in the " Poor Soldier."
Mr. Smith made his bow in New Orleans, in
the Fall of 1827, at the American Theatre,
Camp street, as Billy Lackaday in "Sweet-
hearts and Wives," and his wife as Diana
Vernon in " Rob Roy." At the close of the
season he traversed the waters of the Misssisip-
pi and Ohio, appearing at the principal towns
season after season until the Spring of 1835,
when he bent his steps towards the gay metro-
polis, once more appearing as Mawworm in
" The Hypocrite," at the Park Theatre, New
York, Sept. 5, 1835. On the 15th of the same
month he opened in Philadelphia at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, as Mawworm. In 1S53 he
abandoned theatrical management and all con-
nection with the stage, and turned his atten-
tion to the practice of law in St. Louis. In
1861 he was elected a member of the Missouri
State Convention, as an unconditional Union
man, and in that body bore a part in erec;ing
a provisional government for the State. As an
actor he enjoyed a reputation second to none
in America, his forte being low comedy. To
witness his illustration of those characters for
which he was so deservedly celebrated, was an

advent in the life of any man. In 1845, as a
recreation, he prepared and published a vol-
ume of autobiographical character, entitled
" Sol Smith's Theatrical Apprenticeship,"
also one entitled " The Theatrical Journey
Work and Anecdotal Recollections of Sol
Smith," which were published in 1854. He
died in St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 14, 1869
Before dying he prepared an epitaph to be en-
graved upon a plain stone in Bellefontaine
Cemetery, St. Louis. It is as follows : —
SOL SMITH,
Retired Actor.
1801 — 1869.
" Life's but a walking shadow — a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the

stage,
And then is heard no more."

" All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players."

Exit Sol !
The body was enclosed in a metallic casket,
suitably inscribed, and was borne to Bellefon-
taine Cemetery.

SMITH, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM
H — Mr. S. — right name Sedley — was born
in Montgomeryshire, North Wales, Dec. 4,
1806. Left home, a mere lad, to fight his
way in the world. Assuming the name of
Smith, he applied to Mr. Crisp, then manager
of Shrewsbury Theatre, England, for the situ-
ation of call boy, and was accepted ; in a
short time began to play minor parts. In 1822
he obtained his first regular engagement at the
Theatre Royal, Lancaster, as walking gentle-
man. In 1S27 he received offers from Mr.
Simpson, of this country, and on May 16 sailed
for America, and made his first appearance in
June, 1827, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Diddler in " Raising the
Wind," and Lothair in the "Miller and his
Men." In 1828 he opened at the Tremont
Theatre, Boston, as Rolando in the " Honey-
moon."

Miss Riddle, afterwards Mrs. Smith, was
born in Philadelphia, where she made her de-
but in 1823, at the Walnut Street Theatre.
First appeared in New York, in 1827, at the
Old Chatham Theatre, as Virginia in " Vir-
ginius." Appeared at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre, New York, in 1858. Took
her farewell of the stage, Feb. 1, 1861, at the
Howard Athenseum, Boston, as Dolly Love
Child in "The Christening." The former
habitues of the Tremont and Federal Street
Theatres filled the boxes with their children
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their old-time favorite, the dashing soubrette
of their youth. The quick ravages of disease
were apparent in the sunken cheek and en-
feebled limbs of the beneficiaire, and it was
evident the farewell came none too soon. The
mirth of the comedy was but sad at best, and
all seemed to feel its termination a relief. Died
in New York, Sept. 27, 1861.

SMITH, MRS. — Maiden name Parr.
Born in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.
Made her dehct in 1831, at the Park Theatre,
New York, as a dancer. Died in Tennessee.

SMITH, WILLIAM.— Born in Berwick-
upon-Tweed, Eng. Made his first appearance
on the stage at the Chatham Theatre, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, June
17, 1844, at the Arch Street Theatre, as Twit-
ter in the " Widow's Victim." Died in New
Orleans.

SMITH, WILLIAM N.— This bone soloist
was bom in Albany, N. Y., and first went into
the show business with a miscellaneous travel-
ling troupe, in 1841, performing in white face.
He was the first man to give imitations of the
snare drum with the bones, which he did in
Baltimore while travelling with a variety
troupe, and performing in a white face. He
afterwards travelled all over the United States
with circus companies, performing in the side
shows with a minstrel band. Died in New
York, Jan. 4, 1869.

SNOWDEN, MRS.— Made her debut at
the Washington, D. C, Theatre, in 1800.

SOLEE, MR.— Born in France. Was
manager of the John Street Theatre, New
York, in 1797.

SOMERBY, RUFUS.— This popular and
experienced showman was born in Boston, in
1833. First travelled as a showman with Per-
ham's Seven Mile Mirror, when seventeen
years of age. Is at present in Boston.

SOMERVILLE, MR.— Born in England.
Made his debut in Charleston, S. C, as a
tenor singer, in " Rob Roy." Was drowned
at sea.

SONTAG, MADAME HENRIETTA.—
Born in Coblentz, May 12, 1S05. Made her
first appearance on the stage, April 15, 1826,
at the King's Theatre, London, Eng. Her
debut in Paris was June 15, 1826, as Rosina
in the " Barbiere." In 1S30 she closed her
dramatic career at Berlin, in the " Semiramis"
of Rossini. In iS34she went with her husband
to Naples, whence the Count expected to go
as Sardinian charge des Affaires to Rio Janeiro ;
Nit he was banished into honorable exile.
during 184S-49 Count Rossi lost all his

property, and the Madame returned to her for-
mer practice of the noble art. Arrived in
America, Sept. 4, 1852. Made her first ap-
pearance, Sept. 27, in "Somnambula," at
Metropolitan Hall, New York. Made her de-
but in Italian opera, Jan. 10, 1853, as Marie,
at Niblo's Garden, New York, First appear-
ed in Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1852, at Musical
Fund Hall. First appeared in Philadelphia
in opera, March 28, 1853, at the National
Theatre, as Amina. Made her last appear-
ance in Philadelphia, Nov. 26, 1853, at Mu-
sical Fund Hall. Died in Mexico, June 18,
1864, of cholera.

SOTHERN, E. A.— Right name Douglas
Stewart. Born in Liverpool, Eng., April 1,
1830. Made his first appearance in Jersey,
Eng., as an amateur, under the management
of Charles Poole. He afterwards was stage
manager for Mr. Poole in Weymouth, from
which place he came to America. Made his
debut in Sept., 1852, at the National Theatre,
Boston, as Dr. Pangloss. Was afterwards
connected with the New York theatres for
three seasons. His great hit was at Laura
Keene's Theatre, New York, as Lord Dun-
dreary in " Our American Cousin," making
his debut there May 12, 1858, as Harry Arn-
cliffe in "An Unequal Match," for Joseph
Jefferson's benefit. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Jan. 15, 1S61, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, in " Suspense." On Sept. 13, 1861,
he sailed for England, and appeared in Lon-
don, Nov. n, same year, at the Haymarket
Theatre, as Lord Dundreary. He remained
there for some time, and played that character
for four hundred and seventy-seven times in
one season. Went to Paris, and opened there
July 8, 1S67, as Dundreary, but was not suc-
cessful. Is still in England.

SOTO, SENORITA.— Came to America
with a party of French and Spanish danseuses,
and opened, June 14, 1852, at Niblo's Garden,
New York. First appeared in Philadelphia,
Nov. 15, 1S52, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

SOUTHWELL, HENRY.— Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland. Made his debut at Wigan, Lanca-
shire, Eng. Appeared in the West Indies, as
Romeo— as he did everywhere else — with eclat.
He was a great favorite throughout the West
Indies circuit. Opened in America, Oct. 29,
1827, as Romeo, at the Chestnut, Philadel-
phia. First appeared in New York, in 1S39,
at the Bowery Theatre. He was possessed of
a fine figure, a face of the Apollo cast, and was
a very good actor, but very chimerical in
mind. Mrs. Southwell, his wife, was a fair
specimen of a strong-minded woman, of stately

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figure, and expressive blonde features — a
most worthy, industrious, and virtuous wife,
possessing all the qualities that should adorn
and commend the sex to worldly respect.
Southwell died in 1841, at Antigua, West In-
dies.

SOUTHWELL, MARIA.— Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland. Made her debut at the English
Opera House, London. Crossed the Atlantic
and opened, April 17, 1828, at the Chestnut,
Philadelphia, as Malvina. Married and retired
from the profession.

SOWERBY, F. — Born in Canterbury,
Eng. Made his American debut at the Bow-
ery Theatre, New York. Died in New York,
in 1849.

SPANISH DANCERS, TROUPE OF.—
Composed of the following persons: — Don
Jose Maria Llorento, director and composer;
Donna Maria Arrego, Donna Josepha Bas-
quera, principal danseuses ; Don Fernando
Cabrera, first dancer ; Donna A. Gostina Llor-
ento, Donna Valentina Rius, Donna Josepha
Pacheco, Donna Marina Cortez, Donna Paz
Quadro, Donna Manolia Montezuma, Don
Jose Arrego, Don Juan Terada, Don Jose
Camacha, Don Joaquin Terada, Don Pedro
Ignacio Palamo, and Don Fernando Meiado.
Made their first appearance in Philadelphia,
Nov. 12, 1S55, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
in the ballet divertissement of " Vintage of
Xeres."

SPAULDING, GEORGIE DEAN.—
Maiden name Georgie Dean. Was born in
Lowell, Mass, in March, 1S45. At five years
of age she visited Chicago, 111., with her pa-
rents, and immediately took lessons of an Ital-
ian harpist, and in one year could play that
instrument remarkably well. First appeared in
public at Bryan's Hall, Chicago, with the Phil-
harmonic Society, during the Fall of 1851.
After this she visited the principal cities ; went
with the Philharmonic Society, playing on the
harp, her father, a prominent musician* of Chi-
cago, accompanying her. In the Spring of 1865
she was married in Chicago to William P.
Spaulding, harpist of Kelly and Leon's Min-
strels. In the Spring of 1866, she commenced
travelling with her husband's troupe of Bell
Ringers, and has been the principal feature ot
that party ever since.

SPAULDING, JOHN F. — Born in
Chelmsford, Mass., in 1833. He was placed
under the tuition of Professor Eckhardt, gradu-
ate of the Leipsic Conservatoire, at Providence,
R. I., living in the family, and receiving careful
and thorough instruction on the violin, and

played second violin in the Providence Thea-
tre orchestra, of which he finally became lead-
er and director, being a quick reader and famil-
iar with the score. In 1856 he organized an
orchestral band at Boston, of which he was
leader until the bursting 'out of the rebel-
lion, when he organized a brass band, and, in
the capacity of " band master," proceeded to
war with the First Massachusetts Infantry.
He next accepted an engagement with the
original Swiss Bell Ringers as solo violinist,
with whom he remained for nearly five years,
and then came to New York, and, in conjunc-
tion with his second cousin William, organized
the company known as the " Spaulding Broth-
ers' Swiss Bell Ringers." In Feb., 1S6S, he
went to California, where he is now.

SPAULDING, WILLIAM P.— This pop-
ular harpist was born in Boston, Mass., in Oct.,
1S36. First appeared before the public as a
performer in the Fall of 1S56, as a banjoist,
with George Christy's Minstrels, in Savannah,
Ga. In 1S60 he joined Birch and Sharpley's
Minstrels, in Philadelphia, and continued with
them for fifteen months, travelling through the
Eastern and Western States. We next find
him at Kelly and Leon's Academy of Music,
Chicago, at which place he remained two
years and a half. During that time he became
acquainted with, and married Miss Georgie
Dean, the celebrated harpist. He then re-
tired from minstrelsy, came to New York and
organized the troupe known as the Spaulding
Brothers' Bell Ringers, in 1S66. Since then
he has been travelling throughout the United
States with his troupe of Bell Ringers. Mr.
Spaulding is one of the most versatile perform-
ers in the profession, playing on any instru-
ment from a harp down to a penny trumpet,
while his solo on the bass bells is said to be
wonderful.

SPEAR, FELIX P.— Born in Bath, Me.,
Aug. 30, 1836. First appeared on the stage in
San Francisco, Cal., as call boy and property
man, and in 185S filled the latter position at
the Howard Athenaeum, Boston. His last ap-
pearance on the stage was Oet. 5, 1868, in
Troy, N. Y. Died in Boston, Mass., March
13, 1869.

SPEAR, GEORGE GAINES.— Born in
Boston, Mass., Dec. 19, 1S09. Made his de-
but in 1S29 at the Old Tremont Theatre, Bos-
ton, as Peter Bell in the "Wagoner." In
Sept., 1858, he was sent to the City Lunatic
Hospital, Boston, in a state of hopeless insani-
ty.

SPENCER, MR. AND MRS.-Mr. S.
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ance on the American stage in 1832, at the
Bowery, New York. In 1834 he eloped with
a Mr. Frombley's wife ; during the winter of
1836 he and Frombley met accidentally at
New Orleans, and a duel was fought. From-
bley was shot dead. It was nothing less than
a cold-blooded murder on the part of Spencer.
Spencer immediately went to Texas, and was
one of the prisoners massacred at the Alamo,
by order of Santa Anna.

Mrs. S. made her first appearance on the
American stage March 2, 1794, at the John
Street Theatre, New York, as Juliet in " Ro-
meo and Juliet." Retired from the stage in a
very short time, her debut not being very suc-
cessful.

. SPRAGUE, MR. AND MRS. H. N.—
Mr. S. was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 24,
1818. Made his first appearance on the stage
March 31, 1829, at the Tremont Theatre, Bos-
ton, as Felix in the "Hunter of the Alps."
Died in Gloucester, Mass., Sept. 29, 1858,
while a member of a strolling company.

Mrs. S. was born in Ireland, May 17.
1833. Made her first appearance on the stage
Jan. 23, 1852, at the Museum, Albany, N. Y.,
as Florida, in " Fortunio."

SPRINGER, J. H.— Made his debut May
5, 1854, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as Zekiel Homespun, in " Heir at
Law."

SPERANZA, ADELINA.— Made her
American debut Oct. 20, 1859, at the Academy
of Music, New York, in " La Traviata."

SPILLER, MR.— Mr. S. was born in
England. Made his debut at the Haymarket
Theatre. London. First appeared in New
York, April 26, 1811, at the Park Theatre, as
Frederick in " Lovers' Vows." Died in New
York in 1826.

STAFFORD, C.— Born in England. Made
his debut on the American stage in 1S37, at
the Franklin Theatre, New York. From the
Franklin he took a trip through the States.

STANLEY, EMMA.-This versatile ac-
tress was born in England, Nov. 13, 1823.
Made her debut at the Lyceum Theatre, Lon-
don, in May, 1843, as Catharine in the "Ex-
ile." Made her bow in America, July 8, 1856,
at Niblo's Saloon, New York, in her perform-
ance called the " Seven Ages of Woman." Is
at present performing in England.

STANLEY, GEORGE B.— This gentle-
man was at one time stage manager of the
American Theatre, New Orleans. Died in
Cincinnati, in April, 1850.

STANLEY, MR.— Formerly attached to
the National Theatre, New York. Died
Feb. 26, 1841.

STANLEY, MR— Made his first appear-
ance on the stage at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Lord Stanley in " Rich-
ard III," which proveda complete failure, ow-
ing to his "breaking down " in the character.
He afterwards became prompter. He then
went to New Orleans, and was stage manager
of the American Theatre, where he died in 1850.

STANLEY, MR. AND MRS. GEO.—

Mr. S. was born in England. Made his first
appearance on the American stage, Sept. 30,
1S10, as Sir Anthony Absolute in " The Ri-
vals," at the Park Theatre, New York. First
appeared in London, Oct. 9, 1834, as Nicholas
Trefoil in " Before Breakfast," at the Lyceum
Theatre. Died in 1820.

Mrs. S. was born in Bath, Eng. Made her
debid Oct. 28, 1S06, at Boston, as Letitia Har-
dy. First appeared in New York, Sept. 28,
1810, as Adelgitha, at the Park Theatre. She
afterwards became Mrs. Aldis, and continued
on the Park stage until the Summer of 1817.
After the death of her husband she returned to
England, and retired to private life, at Kirk-
ham, Lancashire.

STANLEY, MRS— Formerly Mrs. Twis-
tleton. Maiden name Wattle. Made her de-
but at Gloucester, Eng., as Belvidera. Mar-
ried the Hon. Thomas Twistleton, second son
of Lord Say, in 1790, but soon separated her-
self from him and came to America, under the
assumed name of Stanley. Made her debut at
the Boston Theatre, and first appeared in New
York, Dec. 19, 1S08, as Lady Townley in the
" Provoked Husband." She died at Burling-
ton, Vt., soon after this.

STANNARD, RACHEL.— Bom in Gran-
tham, Eng., in 1800. Made her American
debut in 1S27, at the Walnut, Philadelphia.
Has retired from the stage.

STANNARD, SARAH.— Born in Gran-
tham, Eng. Made her American debut in
1827, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia. Married Mr. Mitchell and retired from
the stage.

STANTON, KATE.— This female jig dan-
cer died in New York, Sept. 21, 1S65, of
Bright's disease of the kidneys.

STARK, MR. AND MRS. JAMES.—
Made their first appearance in California, at
the Kearney Street Theatre, San Francisco, in
1850. In Jan., 1856, Mrs. Stark (who was
formerly Mrs. Kirby) was manageress of the
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sence of eight years, they returned to the
United States, and appeared at Wallack's
Theatre, New York, making their debut April
S, 1S58, in the play of " The Gamester." Are
at present in California.

STARKWEATHER, A. — Made his
American debut Dec. 27, 1859, at l'le National
Theatre, Boston, as Haversack in " Napoleon's
Old Guard," and Claude in " Lady of Lyons. "

STEARNS, WILLIAM H.— Born in Bos
ton, June 28, 1828. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, May 28, 1849, at Barnum's Museum,
where he followed his trade as a taxidermist.
Made his defait there as an actor, Nov. 19,

1849, as Valare in the " Secret." Came to his
death, Jan. 29, 1S61, by falling down stairs at
his boarding house in Philadelphia.

STEELE, SARAH MARIA.— Bora in
Philadelphia, in 1837. Made her debut at the
Troy, N. Y., Museum, as Prince of Wales in
" Richard the Third." Is the wife of W. H.
Whalley. Was at the Old Bowery Theatre,
New York, in 1868.

STEELE, SILAS S.— Born in Philadel-
phia, May 1, 1812. Made his debut in 1829,
as Alonzo in " Pizarro," at the Washington
Amphitheatre, Philadelphia. Is a popular au-
thor, as well as actor.

STEFFANONE, SIGNORINA BAL-
B1NA. — Made her American debut April n,

1850, as Norma, at Niblo's Garden, New
York.

STEPHAN, M'LLE.— Made her first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, Feb. n, 1839, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Zelic in the ballet
of the " Maid of Cashmere."

STEPHENS, MRS.-Maiden name Eliz-
abeth Taft! Was born in Bolton, Eng. Made
her debut as a circus performer in Liverpool.
She married Stephens, who soon after died.
In 1S50 she came to America and appeared at
the Broadway Theatre, New York, in Nov.,
as Margery in the " Rough Diamond." She
then married a Mr. Carter, who died in
Niagara in 1854. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 25, 1850, at the Walnut, as Emma
Torrens in the " Serious Family." Was at
Wallack's Theatre in 1854. Died in New
York, Aug. 5, 1858.

STEPHENS, RICHARD.— Born in Tiv-
erton, Devonshire, Eng., in 1817. First ap-
peared on the stage Aug. 24, 1846, at the Bos-
ton Theatre, Mass., as Captain Dixon in the
" Irish Lion." Died in Cleveland, Ohio, May
17, 1869, of consumption.

STEPHENS, W. H.-Made his debut in
New York, Sept. 12, 1859, as Daniel Dew-

lap in the comedy of " The World and Stage,"
at Laura Keene's Theatre.

STETSON, E. T.— Born in Mamaroneck,
N. Y., Oct. 8, 1836. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage in 1855, at the Old Bowery
Theatre, New York, as (he First Indian in
" Putnam." Has been connected with travel-
ling dramatic companies for some time.

STETSON, MRS. ADA.— Maiden name
Parker. Made her first appearance in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 16, 1847, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Juliet in " Romeo and Juliet."
Has been travelling with dramatic companies
of late years.

STEVENS, SARA. — This lady was a

great favorite at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, for a long time. In 1862 she visited
England, and made her debut at Drury Lane
Theatre, London, June 23, as Eily O'Connor
in the " Colleen Bawn." She then married
John C. Heenan, the prize fighter, and has re-
tired from the stage, having returned to New
York about three years ago.

STEVENS, HENRY EDMUND.— Born
in Norwich, Eng., July 8, 1814. Made his
first appearance on the stage in 1833, as Octa-
vian, in " The Mountaineers," at Cirencester,
Gloucestershire, Eng. Made his debut in
America, at the Chatham Theatre, New York,
as Judas Iscariotin "The Destruction of Je-
rusalem." In 1852 he was stage manager of
the Bowery Theatre, New York. .First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, June 19, 1846, at the
Walnut, as Jamaita in "Wyoming." Died
from the effects of injuries received in a wrest-
ling match, Feb. 20, 1854.

STEVENSON, MR.— Bora in England.
Made his American debut in 1824, at the
Chatham Theatre, New York. Retired from
the stage in 1852.

STEWART, ALFRED— Bora in Roch-
dale, Lancashire, Eng., Oct. 4, 1843. Arrived
in America in May, 1843. First appeared as
Rolla's Child in " Pizarro," at the National
Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, under John Bates'
management. Afterwards played Eva and va-
rious small parts. Joined the Marsh Troupe
in 1857, as Irish comedian and vocalist. First
appeared in New York at Laura Keene's
Theatre, in the Summer season of 1857, as
Pat Murphy in " Happy Man," with the
Marsh Troupe. He afterwards appeared as ?
star, in the principal cities of the States, play-
ing Irish business. Opened in Philadelphia,
June 7, 1858, as Paddy Murphy in " Th»
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Is at present connected with the Western
theatres.

STEWART, CAROLINE.— This lady
was connected with the Howard Athenasum
company, Boston, for some time. Died in
Boston, in 1863. Was die wife of F. O. Sav-
age.

STEWART, CHARLOTTE.— Opened in
Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1853, at the National
Theatre. Died in that city in 1S55. Was a
sister of Alfred and Harry Stewart.

STEWART, DOUGLAS.— Made his
American debut in Nov., 1S52, at the Nation-
al Theatre, Boston.

STEWART, MRS. E. F.— Long known
to the stage as Mrs. Woodward. Her first
appearance in Philadelphia, took place March
10, 1S51, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as
the Empress in " Love,"

STEWART, EMMA.— Born in Bath,
Eng., in 1S49. Her family came to America
in 1851. Miss Stewart was educated in New
York. Made her debut as a pupil of Matilda
Heron, at the Opera House, Paterson, N. J.,
on Feb. 6, 1869, as Margaret Elmore in
" Love's Sacrifice." Shortly after this she
appeared in several of the principal cities in
the East with success. Is a present residing
in New York.

STEWART, HENRY.-Born in Roch-
dale, Lancashire, Eng., Feb. 19, 1843. Ar-
rived in this country in Oct., 1850, and made
his first appearance in 1S51, in children's
parts, at the National Theatre, Cincinnati,
Ohio, under the management of John Bates.
Was call boy afterwards, in the same establish-
ment, for seven or eight years (on and off).
First appeared in New York, at the Broadway
Theatre, Dec. 30, 1S67, as Paulet in " Mary
Stuart," where he remained till Aug. 22, .1868.
Was one season at Wood's Museum, and is at
present at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New
York.

STEWART, MRS. H. E.— Born in Roch-
dale, Lancashire, Eng., Sept. 29, 1S20. Ar-
rived in this country in May, 1845. First ap-
peared, in 1S47, in utility business, at the Na-
tional Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, under John
Bates' management, where she remained
several years under the name of Miss Stevens.
She afterwards took her own name (Mrs. H.
E. Stewart). Made her first appearance in
New York, at Lucy Rushton's Theatre, as
Widow Melnotte in " Lady of Lyons," in Jan.,
1866. Was married to W. H. Stewart, eques-
trian, at Liverpool, Eng., in 183S, who died
in New Orleans, in Nov., 1852. She has two

sons, Harry and Alfred, who are both on the
stage.

STICKNEY, MR— Born in New York.
Was a member of the Bowery Theatre compa-
ny for a long time. Died in New York, in
1840.

STICKNEY, MRS. E. M.— Formerly
Mrs. Jones. Born in England. Made her
debut in 1831, at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. Was at the Bowery Theatre,
New York, for some time. Died in Philadel-
phia, Feb. iS, 1S64, in the 5Sth year of her
age.

STICKNEY, ROBERT.— This equestrian
was born in New Orleans, Dec. 24, .1846, in
the American Theatre, the family having apart-
ments there. Made his debut as Alonzo's
Child in " Pizarro," Forrest playing Rolla.
His next appearance was in the circus ring.
Has been with Lent's New York Circus for
some time.

STICKNEY, SALLIE.— This beautiful
equestrienne was born in Philadelphia, and
has been in the circus business ever since she
could walk. Was married, in Oct.. 1861, to
Omah Kingsley, professionally known as
" Ella Zoyara. " Is at present in New York,
having arrived there from Australia in July
1869.

STIGELLI, SIG.— Made his American
debut Oct. 6, 1S59, at the Boston Theatre, in
" Norma." First appeared in New York,
Oct. 19, 1S59, as Ernani, at the Academy of
Music.

STILL, JOHN A.— Made his first appear-
ance on the American stage, in 1S24. at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as a
tenor singer. Retired from the profession, but
occasionally appeared in concert rooms. He
also taught music in the South. Died March
18, 1849, of cholera, at New Orleans.

STILLSBURY, AGNES.— Born in Eng-
land. Appeared with success at the Theatre
Royal, and Sadler's Wells, London. Was en-
gaged in England expressly for the National
Theatre, Boston, for leading lady. Arrived
there in Oct., 1S5S, and was taken quite ill
soon after reaching this country.

STOCKTON, FANNY.— Born in Tivoli,
on the Hudson, N. Y., and at an early age ex-
hibited precocious musical talent. She had
barely reached the age of eighteen, when it
was decided that it was time for her to submit
herself to the judgment of the public, she hav-
ing been in charge of some of the best mu-
sicians in the country. She soon after with-
drew from the public, when she again re-

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appeared, with her vocal gifts more fully de-
veloped, and her confidence in herself assured.
Her success in the concert room was instanta-
neous and decided, both with the public and
the press. After travelling through the coun-
try with concert troupes, meeting with success,
she concluded to adopt the stage as a profession
and become a lyric actress. She accordingly
made her debut at the Olympic Theatre, New
York, as Oberon in " A Midsummer Night's
Dream," the first night it was produced there.
She shortly after left for Niblo's Garden,
where she appeared as the Fairy Queen in the
spectacle of the "White Fawn." She after-
wards went to Chicago, where she played at
the Opera House, under Hess' management,
and with that gentleman and the company
went to Philadelphia, to the Chestnut Street
Theatre. Is at present travelling with the
Parepa-Rosa English Opera Troupe. Was
married in Philadelphia, in Aug., 1S69, to Mr.
Smith, a non-professional.

STOCQUELER, FANNY.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1847. Made her debut in Jan.,
1864, at the Olympic Theatre, New York, as
Oneiza in the burlesque of" Mazeppa." She
was married, March 4, 1S66, in Dayton, Ohio,
to William H. Post, musician. Was divorced
from her husband in Aug., 1S69.

STODDART, MR. AND MRS. GEO.
W. — Born in England. Came to this country
together and made their debut at the National
Theatre, Boston, in 1853. First appeared in
Philadelphia, at the Arch Street Theatre, in
Aug., 1859. Since then they have appeared
in New York and other cities, and are at
present at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia.

STODDART, MR. AND MRS. JAMES
H. — Mr. S. was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire,
Eng., Oct. 2i, 1827. His father being an
actor, young Stoddart appeared first before the
footlights when a child. His first appearance,
when he had reached man's estate, was at the
Theatre Royal, Aberdeen, Scotland, as Hora-
tio in "Hamlet," in Nov., 1S4S. Remained
in that theatre nearly four years, principally
performing "old men." Subsequently he
played with Mr. Mosely in Bradford, York-
shire, Huddersfield and Halifax. He then be-
came a member of the Liverpool Theatre.
Came to America in Aug., 1S54, and opened
at Wallack's Old Theatre, New York, in
Sept. of the same year, in " Phenomenon in a
Smock Frock." Remained at Wallack's for
two seasons. Was married, Oct. 28, 1855, to
Mrs. Conover, of Wallack's Theatre. He
joined Laura Keene's company in Sept., 1856.

The following two seasons he was in Mobile
and Baltimore, after which he returned to
New York, where he was connected, first with
the Winter Garden and Olympic, and again
joined Wallack's, in Sept., 1S67, where he is
at present. Has no equal on the American
stage in eccentric characters.

Matilda Phillips, now Mrs. Stoddart, was
a pupil of Bellamy. Made her debut in
Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1856, at the Walnut, as
Mrs. Militant in " Who Speaks First." She
was at Laura Keene's Theatre, New York,
season of i86o-'6i. She was also a member
at one time of Mitchell's Olympic. She mar-
ried Conover, the comedian, who was attached
to the same establishment.

STONE, CHRISTOPHER LUCIUS.—
Born in Boston, in 1819. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Camp Street
Theatre, New Orleans, in 1840, as Wilford in
" The Iron Chest." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 23, 1852, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Friar Laurence in " Romeo and
Juliet." Died in Philadelphia.

STONE, EATON.— This celebrated bare-
back equestrian was born in Burlington, Vt.,
in 1S1S. First went into the show business at
ten years of age, doing gymnastic perform-
ances. Joined Buckley and Week's Circus in
1832. In 1S34, played at the Old Richmond
Hill Theatre with a circus company. Went
to Europe in 1851, and opened Drury Lane
Theatre, London, Theatre Royal, Glasgow,
and several other theatres on the Continent,
for circus performances. Returned to America
in 1S55. Opened at the Old Broadway, New
York, season of i857-'s8. Since which time
he has travelled all over the world. Has re-
tired from the profession to his extensive farm
at Franklin, Essex Co., N. J., where he is
surrounded by all the comforts of the world.

STONE, H. F.— Born in Philadelphia.
Made his first appearance on the stage at Con-
cert Hall, Newark, N. J., as Titus in " Vir-
ginius." His debut in Philadelphia was on
Jan. 4, B51, at the Arch Street Theatre, as
Old Rusty in the pantomime of " Harlequin
and the Fairy." First appeared in New York
at the Chatham Theatre.

STONE, JOHN AUGUSTUS.— Born in
Concord, N. H. Made his first appearance
on the stage at the Washington Garden, Bos-
ton, as Old Norval in "Douglas." About
1821 he married Mrs. Legg, who yet survives.
First appeared in New York in 1826, at the
Bowery Theatre. Removed to Philadelphia,
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threw himself from Spruce street wharf into the
Schuylkill, and was found a few hours after,
floating in the dock, a corpse.

STONE, MRS. ANN ELIZA.— Maiden
name Phillips. Born in Cooperstown, N. Y.,
in 1830. Made her debut at Rochester, N. Y.,
under Carr's management, as the Lady in
"The Lady and Gentleman."

STONEALL, MRS.— Maiden name Scal-
lan. Made her debut in 1S39, at Mitchell's
Olympic, New York, where she remained as
long as the building was a theatre, known as
Miss Roberts. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Jan. 12, 1849, at Silsbee's Lyceum, as
Chatter in "Dead Shot." Has been in Chi-
cago the past few years.

STOKES, JAMES. — This slack rope
vaulter was killed by the Cherokee Indians, in
1833, while travelling through the South.

STRAHAN, C. G.— His first appearance
took place in Philadelphia, Jan. 29, 1853, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Philario in " Fa-
zio."

STRAKOSCH, MAURICE.— Came to
America in 1848, and in June made his bow in
New York, in a concert, as pianist. First
appeared in Philadelphia, Oct, 7, 184S, at Mu-
sical Fund Hall. Has visited England several
times. Returned to America in July, 1869,
with Carlotta Patti.

STRAKOSCH, MAD. — Maiden name
Amalia Patti. Made her bow in Philadelphia,
Feb. 15, 184S, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Ida "in the opera of " Gemma di Vergy."

STREDHELER, JOSEPHINE.— This
danseuse was born in England, in 1847.
Came to America for the initial performance
of the " Black Crook," at Niblo's Garden,
New York.

STRINI, SIG. SEVERO.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, in Dec. 1S4S, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as Petrucci in " Lucrezia
Borgia."

STRUTHERS, ROBERT. — .Born in
Scotland, April 28, 1837. First appeared on
the stage in Richmond, Va., in Sept. 1S63, as
BaillieNicol Jarvie in "Rob Roy." Was
afterwards at the Holliday, Baltimore ; Ford's,
Washington ; De Bar's, St. Louis ; and Bos-
ton Theatre. Travelled with the Jean Lan-
der dramatic company, playing Davidson in
" Elizabeth," and Sir Amos in " Mary Stuart "
Was married to Jennie Gourlay in Montreal,
Aug. 12, 1868. Is now livipg in New York,
having retired from the stage, and in business
for himself.

STUART, COLIN.— Born in Perth, N.
B., March 9, 1S25. Made his debut at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, under
Burton's management, as the Servant in
" School for Scandal." First appeared in
New York, in 1849, at the Old Broadway
Theatre.

STUART, MRS.— A great favorite at the
Washington, D. C, Theatre, in 1800.

STUART, MRS.— Maiden name Vos.
Born in 1S15. Made her debut Aug. 4, 1S35,
at the Park Theatre, New York, as Julia in
the " Hunchback." Died at Rose Hill, near
Mobile, Ala., May 14, 1854.

STUDLEY, JOHN B.— Born in Boston,
Mass., in 1S31. First appeared on the stage
in Columbia, S. C, in 1S48. Season of 1852
he appeared in Providence, R. I., as Stukely
in " The Gamester." First appeared in Bos-
ton, Mass., at the National Theatre, as lead-
ing man, season of iS53-'54. He next visited
St. Louis and New Orleans, season of i85s-'s6,
unden Ben De Bar's management. He next
played star engagements through a portion of
the South and West with Sallie St. Clair.
Engaged for the season of iS57-'5S at Rich-
mond, Va-, and Baltimore, Md. The follow-
ing season he was with Matt Canning on his
Southern circuit. Opened at the Front Street
Theatre, Baltimore, in 1S60. Was one season
at the Baltimore Museum. Was secured by
Charlotte Cushman to support her, and open-
ed at the Winter Garden Theatre, New York,
in 1861, as Bill Sykes in " Oliver Twist," and
after a trip with this lady he returned to New
York, where, with the exception of a trip to
California, he has been identified with the
New York stage ever since. Mr. John Oxen-
ford, the dramatic critic of the London Times,
who saw Mr. Studley during one of his engage-
ments at the Bowery Theatre, wrote of him as
follows : " I may remark that I have seen upon
its boards an actor of leading business who is
not only one of the best performers in New
York, but could not be easily surpassed in
London."

SULLIVAN, BARRY — Born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1824. Made his London debut
Feb. 7, 1852, at the Haymarket Theatre, as
Hamlet. First appeared in America, Nov.
22, iSsS.at the Broadway Theatre, New York,
as Hamlet. Opened in Philadelphia at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Returned to England
in the Summer of 1S60. Is at present manag-
ing the Holborn Theatre, London, Eng.

SULLIVAN, J. F— This balladist died in
Boston, Aug. 20, 1S66, aged 25 years.

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SULLIVAN, PATRICK.— Born in Birk-
enhead, Eng., in 1848. Came to America in
1852, and took up his residence with his
parents, in Montreal, Canada. First appeared
on the stage, in i860, as an amateur, in Mon-
treal, as the Son in the "Drunkard." Four
years after he was call boy for Buckland, at the
Theatre Royal, in that city. He next appeared
as a scenic artist at the same establishment.
Was property man in 1866. The next season
he travelled with Edmund Coles' " Black
Crook " company as a star and prompter. His
first appearance on the regular boards was as
Marshall Beaumont in the "French Spy,"
during a star engagement of Fanny Herring.
Joined Alice Raymond's travelling company
from Boston.

SULLY, MATHEW.— Born in England.
Was a great favorite in Charleston, S. C, and
Richmond, Va. Died in Augusta, Ga., in
1812.

SUSINI, SIC— Made his American debut
Sept. 4, 1854, at Castle Garden, New York, in
the opera of " Lucrezia Borgia." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1855, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, in "I Puritani."
Married Isabella Hinckley, who died in child
bed. He is at present in New York.

SUTHERLAND, AGNES M. — Well
known as the " Scottish Nightingale." Born
in England. Came to this country in 1857,
and made her debut July 16, of the same year,
at Parkinson's Garden Concert, Philadelphia.
Has since appeared in variety houses through-
out the country.

SUTTON, MRS.— Made her American de-
but Jan. n, 1S41, at the National Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Norma. She nourished in
New York about the year i844-'4S. She
styled herself " Suttoni," and was a very ex-
cellent vocalist. We have heard nothing of
her for many years.

SWINBOURNE, MR.— Born in England.
Made his debut on the American stage Dec.
6, 185S, with his wife — formerly Miss Vanden-
hoff— at the Metropolitan Theatre, New York,
in " Woman's Heart." Opened in Philadel-
phia, Jan. 10, 1859, at the Walnut, in " In-
gomar."

SWINBURNE, JOHN— Better known
in the profession as J. P. Edwards. Born in
Durham, Eng. Came to America at twelve
years of age. First appeared on the stage in
Elmira, N. Y., as Old Stone in " Ireland as it
Is." Made his first appearance in New York,
in Aug., 1868, at Wood's Museum, as Baron
Arthur in " Lorhe."

SYLVESTER, LOUISA.— Bom in Al-
bany, N. Y., March 29, 1851. Made her de-
bid at the Pittsburgh, Pa., Theatre, in 1S64, as
a member of the corps de ballet. The next
season she played juveniles at the Opera
House, Pittsburgh. Is at present in Chicago.

SYMONS, DANIEL.— This gentleman
has managed several theatres in Australia. Li .
1S65 he accompanied Joseph Jefferson from
thence to England in the capacity of business
agent, returning with that gentleman to New
York in Aug., 1S67. Towards the end of the
following September he impersonated the
character of Dr. Caius in the " Merry Wives
of Windsor," during James Hacket's engage-
ment, at the Broadway Theatre, New York,
under the management of George Wood. As
a character actor, and more especially of the
Wigan school of Frenchmen, Mr. Symons
has acquired some considerable popularity,
his principal forte, however, being that of a
general theatrical manager ; having likewise
distinguished himself in the getting up of
spectacular pieces, such as the " Midsummer
Night's Dream," etc. In Jan., 1869, hebecame
business manager of the Olympic, New York.

SYLVIAN, MONS.— Right name Sullivan.
Made his American debut in May, 1S40, as a
dancer, at the Park Theatre, New York, with
Fanny Elsler. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, June 17, 1840, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Luidgi in the ballet of " La Ta-
rentula." His regular debut took place in
Feb., 1833, at Drury Lane, London.

TALBOT, MR. AND MRS.— Born in
Ireland. Came to this country together, in
1820. Mr. T. separated from his wife through
drink. Went South and died. Mrs. T. was
afterwards married to Charles Page. She died
in Philadelphia, in 1838.

TALBOT, WILLIAM C. — Formerly
manager of the Wilmington, Del., Theatre.
Died in Baltimore, Md., May 5, 1866, aged 27
years.

TALOT, ALEX.— This actor dropped dead
in West Broadway, New York, Nov. 29, 1861,
of disease of the heart. He was -connected
with the French Theatre.

TAGLIONI, MONS. AND MADAME
PAUL. — Made their first appearance in Phil-
adelphia, June 10, 1S39, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as darcers.

TANNYHILL, MR. AND MRS FRAN-
CIS A.— Mr. T. was bom in the State of

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Pennsylvania, about the year 1830. Made
his first appearance in Philadelphia, Aug. 15,
1857, at *'le Arch Street Theatre, as Saville in
" The Belle's Stratagem."

Mrs. T., whose maiden name was Ella
Clayton, was born in Carlisle, Pa., and made
her first appearance on the stage Jan. 5,
1855, at the Baltimore Museum, as Juliana
in " The Honeymoon." First appeared
in Philadelphia, April 25, 1855, at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre, as Widow White in " Mr.
and Mrs. White."

TASISTRO, FITZGERALD.— Made his
first appearance in Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1841,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Hamlet.
Retired from the profession.

TARR, EDWARD SINCLAIR.— Boro

in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 12, 1842. Received
a collegiate education for the purpose of be-
coming a doctor. Entered the mercantile
business, continuing there for four years.
Became a member of the Studley Dramatic
Association in 1861. First appeared on the
stage at the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, in Nov., 1861, as Nicodemus in "The
Spectre Bridegroom," being a volunteer for
the benefit of the poor of Baltimore. He next
appeared at Carusi's Old Theatre, Washing-
ton, D. C, under Humphrey Bland's man-
agement, for respectable business. In two
weeks he quit the Theatre and the stage, and
went back to the mercantile business. Reap-
peared on the stage in the Fall season of 1S62,
at the National Theatre, Washington, under
Grover's management, playing second low
comedy. Went to the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, season of i864-r65- First
appeared in New York at the Olympic, in July,
1S66, as Auctioneer in "The Octoroon," and
continued at that establishment up to the pres-
ent writing.

TATIN, MONS — Made his Philadelphia

debut in April, 1822, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as a pantomimist.

TATNALL, MRS. -Formerly known as
Mrs. Pemberton. While living with her hus-
band, Mr. Pemberton, in the West Indies, she
became acquainted with Samuel Tatnall, the
equestrian, and he represented the vast field
that was open to her talents in the United
States, made love to, and eloped with her to
the States, and opened at the Broadway Cir-
cus, New York, as an equestrienne. She then
visited Philadelphia, and opened at the Wal-
nut Street Circus, Sept. 4, 1822, and made
quite a hit. Opened, Dec. 22, 1822, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Florinda in

" Apostate," but the result proved that she did
not possess the legitimate claims to Thalia.
As Little Pickle in " The Spoiled Child," she
was excellent. Died on the Red River. This
lady was at one time known as Mrs. Hartung,
Mrs. Pritchard (whose right name was Ho-
sack), and Mrs. Riley.

TAYLEURE, CLIFTON W.— Born in
Charleston, S. C, in 1832. Made his debut
as an actor, Oct. 22, 1850, at the Richmond,
Va., Theatre. Took his farewell of the stage,
May 3, 1856, at the Holliday Street Theatre,
Baltimore. From 185410 1859, he was business
manager of the Holliday Street Theatre, Bal-
timore. In May, 1859, was admitted to the
bar of Baltimore, and practised law until 1861,
uniting in the latter year the profession of
journalism with that of the bar. From 1861
to 1864 was connected with the press of Balti-
more and Richmond. In Aug., 1S64. became
business manager for John E. Owens, and ac-
companied him to England in 1865. Was bu-
siness manager of the Broadway Theatre, New
York, i865-'66. Became business manager of
the Olympic Theatre, New York, in Sept.,iS67,
and retired from the management in Dec,
1868; sailed, in Jan., 1869, for London and
Paris, to secure talent for the Grand Opera
House, New York, of which he was manager
for the season of 1869. He returned to Ameri-
ca in March, 1S69, having accomplished his
purpose successfully, and opened the Grand
Opera House, March 31, 1869, under his sole
management, with a grand revival of Shake-
speare's " Tempest," which was placed upon
the stage in a magnificent manner. In conse-
quence of a difficulty of a private nature with
James Fisk, the owner of the theatre, Mr.
Tayleure withdrew from the management.

TAYLEURE, MISS.— Made her debut as
an actress and datiseuse. Was at Wallack's
Theatre, New York, in 1S42.

TAYLOR, CHARLES. -A favorite Cali-
fornia actor. Married Nellie Brown, and in
1S65 left California for China. He first lost
his wife, and then joining the Taepings, or
rebels, was captured by the Imperialists, and,
in company with several Chinamen, had his
head taken off.

TAYLOR, CHARLES WESTERN. -
Born at Walsall, Eng. Made his American de-
but Sept. 2, 1S19, at Norfolk, Va., as Patrick in
the " Poor Soldier." First appeared in New
York, at the Old Chatham Theatre, in " Forest
Rose."

TAYLOR, C. W.— Born in Dorking. Eng.,
Feb. 15, 1845. Spent three years in the Eng-

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Jish navy when a boy. Sailed, Nov. 5, i860,
for the coast of Africa, returning to London,
Aug, 5, 1S61. In Sept., 1S62, he arrived in San
Francisco, Cal. First appeared on the stage>
March 2, 1S64, in Victoria, British Columbia,
in the " Willow Copse," supported by Vir-
ginia Howard as Rose Fielding. He next
joined Ward's travelling company, since which
time he has travelled throughout the Western
country with John S. Potter and other man-
agers.

TAYLOR, EDWARD FENTON.— Born
in London, Eng., in May, 1S17. Made his
debut in 183S, at the Marylebone Theatre, as
George Gloveland in "Pretty Jane." First
appeared in America, Oct. 6, 1852, at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, as Aubrie in the
"Forest of Bondy."

TAYLOR, EMMA ELIZABETH,— Born
in New York, in 183S. Made her first appear-
ance on the stage, Nov. 8, 1S49, at Mitchell's
Olympic, New York, in the farce of the
" Milliner's Holiday." Went to Boston in
1850, and remained at the Howard Athenaeum
and Boston Theatre for four years. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1857, at the
Arch Street Theatre. Season of i862-'63 she
appeared at Laura Keene's Theatre, New
York. In Feb., 1863, she accompanied Laura
Keene's company to New Haven, Conn., to
play. She left the hotel and went to the thea-
tre in apparently her usual health, dressed for
her part, and stood at the wing ready to go on,
when all at once, and without any apparent
cause, she fell in what appeared to be a faint-
ing fit. She was then assisted to dress in
travelling dress, was placed in a warm room
and carefully attended to until the time arrived
for the departure from the theatre ; a carriage
was then provided for her, and she was taken
to the steamboat and to New York, to her
mother's residence, where she died, Feb. 24,
1863, after a short and severe illness, origina-
ting in a sudden attack of paralysis. She was
a sister to the once popular actress, Miss Mary
Taylor.

TAYLOR, MISS.— Made her American
debut Aug. 29, 1853, as a danseuse, at the Na-
tional Theatre, New York. Died in St. Louis,
Mo., July 3, 1857.

TAYLOR, MR.— Made his American de-
but at the Boston Theatre, in 1794, as Oc-
tavian. First appeared in Philadelphia, July
10, 1837, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as
Lantern Jaws in the " Farmer's Son."

TAYLOR, MRS C. R.-Maiden name
Nellie Browne. Became a popular actress in

San Francisco, Cal. Died in Shanghai, China,'
May 12, 1S64.

TAYLOR, JAMES— This London comic
vocalist made his first appearance in America,
Aug. 26, 1868, at Dodworth Hall, New York,
as Yorkshire Sam, Dismal Doleful, Sarah
Walker, etc. He afterwards went on a travel-
ling tour with Alf. Burnett. His rapid changes
in dress and character fairly astonished the
audience. Mr. Taylor possesses a wonderful
mobility of features.

TAYLOR, JAMES H.— Born in Phila-
delphia, Aug. 24, 1S25, and made his first ap-
pearance on the stage at the Portland, Me.,
Theatre, under the management of Mrs. W.
H. Pierce, as Lucius in "Virginius." 'Made
his debut in his native city, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, June 10, 1851, as Claude Mel-
notte in "The Lady of Lyons." Went to
California, where he remained some time, and
did very well there. Travelled with Mrs.
Jean Lander, supporting her with great credit
in all her pieces, season of iS67-'6S. Has ap-
peared in New York at the Winter Garden,
French, and Broadway Theatres. Is at pres-
ent at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

TAYLOR, KATE.— Made her debut in
May, 1852, at the St. Louis Theatre.

TAYLOR, MARYCECILIA.-Familiarly
known as "Our Mary." Born in New York,
in 1836. Made her first public appearance at
ten years of age, at a concert given in New
York, and sang a scene from " Der Freis-
chutz." Shortly after appeared in the chorus
of " Amilie,"at the National Theatre, corner
Leonard and Church streets, New York.
Was a great favorite for a long time at Mitch-
ell's Olympic. Took her leave of 'the stage,
May 3, 1852, at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre. Was married, Nov. n, 1852, to W.
Ogilvie Ewen. Died in New York, Nov. io,
1866.

TAYLOR, WILLIAM G. — Came to
America and made his debut Sept. 2, 1852, at
Wallack's Theatre. New York. Went to
California and became costumer. Died in
San Francisco, May 12, 1859. He sustained
a character in " Othello " the night previous,
at the American Theatre, and appeared in his
usual health.

TEDESCO, SIGNORINA FORTUNA-
TA. — Made her first appearance in Philadel-
phia, July 30, 1847, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Norma.

TELBIN, ROSE.— This English actress
made her American debut in New York, on
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as Lady Teazle. She was subsequently en-
gaged by Mr. Hamblin for the Park Theatre,
and was a member of the company at the time
of its destruction. She played at the Astor
Place Opera House, New York, on the oc-
casion of the first benefit of the American
Dramatic Fund Association, in 1849. She took
the part of Mrs. Placid in " Every one has his
Fault." On the same night Mr. J. R. Scott
played Macduff, and Mr. Forrest Macbeth.
Fanny Wallack was the Lady Macbeth. She
made her last appearance at the Broadway
Theatre, March 10, 1849, and on the 24th she
was no more. The cause of her death was a
severe cold caught in the dressing-room during
her engagement at the Astor Place Opera
House.

TELLINGS, MR. —First appeared in
Philadelphia, Feb. i, 1847, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as De Vere in " Look Before You
Leap."

TEMPLETON, MR.— Born in Scotland.
After gaining considerable reputation in this
country as a tenor singer, he went to England,
in 1831.

TERRY, DANIEL.— Born in England, in
1789. First appeared in London, Eng., May
20, 1812, at the Haymarket Theatre, as Lord
Ogleby. First opened in Philadelphia, Aug.
18, 1851, at the Walnut, in " All that Glitters
is not Gold."

TERRY, TERESA.— Made her debut Oct.
.14, 1856, at Burton's Chambers Street Thea-
tre, New York, under Eddy's management.

TERNAN, FANNY.— Born in Philadel-
phia, in 1837. Made her debut, at sixteen
years of age, at the Princess' Theatre, Lon-
don, Eng.

TERNAN, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. T.
was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1804. Came
to this country with his wife in 1834. Made
his debut Nov. 15, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as Richard the Third.
Returned to England in 1S37, and opened at
Drury Lane Theatre, Oct. 21, as Shylock.
Became deranged, and committed suicide, Oct.
17, 1846.

Frances Eleanor Jarman, afterwards Mrs.
Ternan, was born in Hull, Eng., in 1805.
Made her debut at the Bath Theatre, and re-
cited " Mary the Maid of the Inn," at fifteen
years of age. Appeared at Covent Garden,
London, Feb. 8, 1827, as Juliet to Charles
Kemble's Romeo. First appeared in America,
Nov. 18, 1834, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia,
as Juliet. Opened in New York, Dec. 17,
1834, at the Park Theatre, as Juliet. Return-

ed to England, and retired soon after from the
stage.

THALBERG, SIGISMUND.— Born at
Geneva, Jan. 7, 1812. At an early age he vis-
ited Vienna, where he was placed under Sech-
ter's and Hummel's tuition on the piano, and
where, as a mere boy, he created already a
great sensation by his wonderful execution.
In 1S30 he made a professional tour through
Germany, and everywhere met the most flat-
tering receptions. In 1S34 he was appointed
Court Pianist to the Emperor of Austria. In
the latter part of 1835 he visited Paris for the
first time, and from that his fame spread rapid-
ly over the whole civilized world. From
Paris he went to London, where he remained
for several months. In 1837 ne ventured to
Vienna. In 1841 we find him on a tour
through Italy. In 1S42 he visited Lyons and
Paris, where he received from the King the
order of the Legion of Honor. Next Belgium,
where he was decorated with the Leopold or-
der by the King. He married in 1843, in Lon-
don, Mad. Bouchet, the widow of the histori-
cal painter Bouchet, and a daughter of La-
blache. In 1S44 he gave concerts during the
carnival at Palermo, and afterwards went to
Paris for the purpose of conducting the publi-
cation of his Grand Sonate (Opus 56). In
1847 the King of Sweden presented him with
the Wasa order, and at this time was worth
$150,000. His first concert in America took
place at Niblo's Saloon, Nov. 10, 1856. Made
his first appearance before a Philadelphia audi-
ence, Nov. 2S, 1S56, at Concert Hall. It is
known that Sigismund Thalberg, the pianist,
left his concert troupe in Illinois, and departed
for Europe secretly and in disgrace. The cause
was never publicly stated here, but foreign pa-
pers, since his return to Paris, intimate that it
was the seduction of Mad. D'Angri's youthful
daughter. The angry mother was diposed to
resent the disgrace he had put upon her child
by a pistol shot, but the rascal escaped that, as
well as the writs issued for his arrest. The
affair was compromised by the payment of
some $8,000 or $10,000.

THAYER, AMBROSE A.— This minstrel
performer died in Boston, June 10, 1863, aged
20 years.

THAYER, AMIDON L.— Well known as
a manager, and one of the pioneers in the
negro minstrel business. Died in Boston,
Feb. 20, 1S64, aged 41 years.

THAYER, MR. AND MRS. EDWARD

N. — Mr. T. was born in Boston, Mass., in 1798.
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the service of his country as a midshipman on
board the U. S. Ship Chesapeake, in 1812,
and it was he who on the day of the fight,
rowed Captain Lawrence from the wharf to the
vessel, and was taken by the Bristish Frigate
Shannon, on June 1, 1813. He was retained
as a prisoner of war at Halifax, N. S., for the
space of seven months. After the peace of
1815, he retired from the service, and entered
Harvard University as a student of law, where
he remained nearly two years. He then re-
turned to his native city, and having a pen-
chant for the stage, joined a dramatic associa-
tion, when he made such rapid progress that
in 1 82 1 he made his first appearance as Tan-
cred in " Tancred and Sigismunda." In 1824
he made his debut in New York, at the Chat-
ham Theatre, as Young Rapid in " A Cure
for the Heartache." His first appearance in
Philadelphia was May 24, 1831, as My Lord in
" High Life Below Stairs." Took his fare-
well of the stage and a benefit, on Nov. 16, 1865,
at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia. The
receipts amounted to upwards of $3,000.

Mrs. T. was formerly Mrs. Palmer Fisher,
and mother of Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker.
Born at Teignmouth, Devonshire, Eng. Made
her first appearance on the American stage in
1820, as Jessie Oatland in " A Cure for the
Heartache," at the Lexington, Ky., Theatre.
She soon after came to Philadelphia, and
made her debut aX the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Mrs. Palmer Fisher. In 1S24 she visited
New York, and played at the Chatham Thea-
tre. Mrs. Thayer is the beau ideal oi comedy,
"giving a rout," and wears Thalia's mask
with infinite glee and grace. She must have
been nursed by the muse in one of her mer-
riest moods. She may with candor be called
the Clive of the American stage — an actress on
whose death Horace Walpole wrote a poetical
epitaph, that said " Comedy died with Clive."
Is at present at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, where she has been for many
years.

THEODORE, M'LLE. — Right name
Mrs. A. B. Narpier. Made her first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, June 10, 18m, as a dan-
seuse, at the Chestnut Street Theatre.

THILLON, MAD. ANNA.— Born in
Calcutta, in 1812, of English parents, and was
educated in England. At the age of fourteen
she went to France, and at fifteen was married
to M. Thillon, a French gentleman. Her de-
but was made at Clermont, about the year
1844, in the opera of " Le Rossignol," an
English version of which she afterwards pro-
duced in London. Made her debut on the

American stage, Sept. 18, 1851, at Niblo's
Theatre, New York, as La Catarina in
" Crown Diamonds." First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, Oct. 22, iSsi, at the Chestnut, as
La Catarina. First appeared in San Francis-
co, Cal., Jan. 16, 1854, as La Catarina. Sail-
ed for England, Aug. 9, 1S54. Has retired
from the stage, and at last accounts was resid-
ing in Devonshire, Eng., where she taught
music.

THOMAN, MR. AND MRS. JACOB
WONDERLY.-Mr. T. was born in Phila-
delphia, Jan. S, 1816. Made his debut at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
1834. In July, 1858, he married Julia Pelby.
Elizabeth Anderson, afterwards Mrs. Tho-
man, was born in New York, April 4, 1S18.
Made her debut in 1832, at Washington, D.
C, as Donna Cicely in the " Midnight Hour."
First appeared in New York in 1838, at the
Franklin Theatre, as Mrs. Nicley in the
" School of Reform." Opened in Philadel-
phia, Sept. 17, 1842, at the Chestnut, as Lady
McSycophant. Visited California with her
husband, and while there, in 185S, obtained a
divorce from him, and afterwards married
Charles Saunders. Has retired from the
stage.

Mrs. Thoman, the second, was formerly
Julia Pelby, who was born in Boston, Mass.,
July 3, 1832. Made her first appearance on
the stage April iS, 1851, at the Museum, Low-
ell, Mass. Made her first appearance in
Boston during the same month, as Madeline
in " The Child of the Regiment," at the Na-
tional Theatre. First appeared in New York
in 1852, at the Chatham Theatre. Visited
California, where she played a highly success-
ful engagement. While there was married to
J. W. Thoman, in July, 1858, Died in Mai-
den, near Boston, Mass., on Dec. 8, 1866, from
the effects of an overdose of laudanum, taken
to ease the pain occasioned by a fall. She had
lately returned from California, where she
had been for over ten years. She was the
daughter of the late William Pelby, a well
known manager.

THOMAS, WALLY.— This minstrel per-
former died in Lowell, Mass., May 29, 1S64,
aged 26 years.

THOMPSON, CHARLOTTE.— Born in
Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng., June 7, 1843. She
is the daughter of Lysander Thompson, one
of the best actors that ever graced the Ameri-
can stage. Her first appearance on any stage
was at Wallack's Theatre, New York, during
the season of i856-'57, as Phoebe in " As You
Like It." She owns a plantation five miles

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from Montgomery, Ala., where she spends her
time with her mother, when not on profession-
al tours. She has about one thousand five
hundred acres, two-thirds of which is devoted
to the cultivation of cotton. The cabins of her
hired negroes are models of neatness and com-
fort. Visited California in the Spring of 1S69,
and played at the New California Theatre,
San Francisco. On July n, 1S69, she was
married to Major Loraine Rogers, direc
tor of the New California Theatre, in San
Francisco, by Rev. Bishop Kip. Mr. Rogers
had formerly travelled with her as business
agent.

THOMPSON, CLISBIA.-This lady— the
mother of Lysander, and grand-mother of
Charlotte Thompson — died at Fruit Grove
Farm, Rockland County, N. Y., on April 1,
1868, aged about 100 years. She was consider-
ed in her day a fine actress, and her husband,
Lysander Steele Thompson, had the York,
Eng., circuit of theatres for many years. Mrs.
Thompson first brought out Clara Fisher as a
child actress.

THOMPSON, GEORGE W.-Born in
New Brunswick, N. J., May 8, 1S3S. Made
his debut in 1S55, as a " super," at the Nation-
al Theatre, New York, where he remained
four months and then went to the Old Broad-
way. His first regular engagement was in 1S58,
at the Museum, Utica, N. Y. Was at Bar-
num's in 1859. Is at present keeping a dra-
matic agency in New York, in conjunction with
Thomas G. Riggs, and is a member of Tony
Pastor's Opera House, New York, where he
has been for some time.

THOMPSON, H— First appeared in Phil-
adelphia, in Aug., 1852, at the Arch Street
Theatre.

THOMPSON, LYDIA.-Vrhis lady was
born in London, Eng., Feb. 19, 1836. Made
her first appearance at the early age of thirteen,
as Little Silver Hair in the pantomime of
" Harlequin and the Three Bears," at the
Haymarket Theatre, London, in 1854, in
which she created a great impression by her
original and natural acting and dancing. This
was succeeded the following season by a hit
the youthful debutante made in Little Bo-
peep. The next engagement was at Drury
Lane, London, where she remained three
months, during the performance of the Ger-
man Opera Company. From thence to the
St. James', then under the management of
Mrs. Seymour, where she created a sensation
by her imitation of the celebrated Spanish dan-
cer, Perea Nena, at the Haymarket. After an
extended tour on the Continent she returned to I

England, and reappeared at the St. James'
Theatre, on Oct. 1, 1859, in anew piece, en-
titled " Magic Toys." Since that time she has
fulfilled engagements at the Lyceum, Drury
Lane, the Prince of Wales, etc., and at last at
the Strand Theatre, in Brough's burlesque,
" The Field of the Cloth of Gold." She was
then engaged in England by Samuel Colville
for George Wood, and arrived in this city
Aug. 23, 186S, accompanied by Miss Ada
Harland, from the Strand Theatre ; Miss
Pauline Markham, from the Queen's Theatre ;
Miss Lisa Weber, from Covent Garden, and
Mr. Harry Beckett, for the performance of
burlesque. Made her debut in this country on
Oct. 5, at Wood's Metropolitan Theatre and
Museum, in the burlesque of" Ixion." Play-
ed an engagement of forty-five weeks in New
York at Wood's and Niblo's, and then went
travelling.

THOMPSON, LYSANDER S.— Born in
Knaresborough, Yorkshire, Eng., July 15,
1817. Joined the Hull circuit, and made his
debut at a provincial theatre, as Robin
Roughhead in " Fortune's Frolic." First
appeared in London, Feb. 24, 1S47, at the
City of London Theatre, as Bob Tyke in
" School of Reform." Made his American
bow Aug. 23, 1852, at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre, New York, as Bob Tyke.
His Philadelphia debut took place Dec. 6, 1S52,
at the Chestnut, as Bob Tyke. Died in Brook-
lyn, July 22, 1854, of congestion of the brain.

THOMPSON, MARY.— Born in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 29, 1S44. Made her debut in Aug.
1S47, at the Eagle Street Theatre, Buffalo, N.
Y., as the Child in " Damon and Pythias."

THOMPSON, MR. AND MRS. ED-
WARD.— Mr. T. was born in Delaware,
Del., June 21, 1S17. Made his debut Nov.
22, 1834, at the Front Street Theatre, Balti-
more, as Belmore in "Jane Shore." First ap-
peared in New York, Sept. 19, 1849, at the
Broadway Theatre. Died in Baltimore, Md.,
July 20, 1865.

Mrs. T. was born in Philadelphia, in 1817,
where she made her debut in Sept., 1S40, at
the Arch Street Theatre, as Mrs. Impulse in
" Turning the Tables."

THOMPSON, WILLIAM A.-Born in
New York. Made his debut June 9, 1S32, at
the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Billy Lackaday. Was in the Federal army
during the rebellion of 1861.

THOMPSON, WILLIAM C— This ac-
tor and manager died of the flux, in Mem-
phis, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1868.

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THORNE, MR. AND MRS. CHAS.
ROBERT.— Mr. T. was born in New York,
in 1814. Made his debut in 1S30, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Octavian in the
" Mountaineers." First appeared in Phila-
delphia, May 11, 1830, as Bertram, at the
Chestnut. Was manager of the Chatham
Theatre, New York, when it first opened. In
1S49 he visited California, and opened in Sac-
ramento, July 18, 1S50, at the Tehama Thea-
tre, as Ro'.la. Went to England with his wife,
and opened there, Sept. 2S, 1857. -At one
time he was manager of the Federal Street
Theatre, Boston, also the Howard Athenaeum.
In 1S5S he was manager of the Union Thea-
tre, Leavenworth, Kansas, since destroyed by
fire.

Maria Ann Mestayer, afterwards Mrs.
Thorne, was born in Philadelphia. Made her
debut at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as the Child in "Pizarro." First ap-
peared in New York, as Little Pickle, at the
Lafayette Theatre. Took her farewell of the
stage, April 12, 1S64, at the Metropolitan, San
Francisco, Cal., in the opera of " Guy Man-
nering." Admired and respected by all her
associates, both before and behind the foot-
lights, as well as in private life, Mrs. C. R
Thorne gracefully took leave of the mimic
scene, yielding that arena of professional effort
to fresher aspirants for popular favor, thus af-
fording a good and bright example to all who
follow in her path.

THORNE, EDWIN F.— Born in New
York, in 1S45. Made his first appearance on
the stage in 1S59, at the Winter Garden Thea-
tre, New York, under Jackson's management.
Went to California 1:1 1S60, and played in all
the theatres in that section of the country the
juvenile business. Returned to New York in
1865. Was leading man in Toronto, Canada.
Played Robert Penfold in " Foul Play," at the
New York Theatre.

THORNE, EMILY.— Born in London,
Eng. Made her debut at the Theatre Royal,
Manchester, Eng. Came to America in 1862,
and made her debut June 9, at the Winter
Garden, New York, as Miranda in the " Tem-
pest." Took her leave of the stage in Chicago,
in the Spring of 1869, at the Opera House,
and shortly after sailed for England. Is mar-
ried to John Parker Gilmore, but who is known
as Capt. Cavendish.

THORNE, JAMES.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his debut Oct. 5, 1819, at Drury
Lane, London, as Florian in the "Devil's
Bridge." First appeared i:i America, as a
tenor singer, at the Park Theatre, New York,

in 1830. Died at sea, returning from England,
.n 1843.

THORNE, J. W.— Brother of Charles
Thorne. Died in New York, in May, i860.
He left a handsome property.

THORNE, THOMAS.— This prominent
young actor was married to Alicia Mandeviile.
in California. Died at Hong Kong, China, of
Asiatic cholera, Aug. 5, 1864.

THUMB, MR. AND MRS. TOM.— The
" General " was born in Bridgeport, Conn., in
Jan., 1832. His right name is Charles S.
Stratton. Was first introduced to the public
by P. T. Barnum, at his New York Museum,
Dec. 8, 1842. Visited Europe in Feb., 1844.
Was married in New York, Feb. 10, 1863, to
Lavinia Warren, and in 1865 again visited
Europe.

Lavinia Warren was born in Middleboro,
Mass., Oct. 31, 1842.

TIBERINI, SIG.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan 29, 1S5S, at the Academy
of Music, in " I Puritani." Returned to Eng-
land, May 19, 1858.

TIDMARSH, T. U.— This old circus ad-
vertiser died in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 25,
1S66.

TILDEN, MISS.— Made her debut in 1824,
at the Chatham Theatre, New York, as Vir-
ginia in " Virginius." Retired from the stage
in 1852, and took up her residence in Philadel-
phia.

TILSTON, KATIE.— Born in New York,
Oct. 30, 1831. First appeared on the stage in
the ballet at Barnum's Museum, New York, in
June, 1S67. In July, 1S69, she was engaged
at the Waverley Theatre, New York.

TILTON, EDWARD LAFAYETTE.—
Born in Ashland, Middlesex County, Mass.,
June 13. 1S24. Made his first appearance at
Palmo's Opera House (afterwards Burton's
Chambers Street Theatre), New York, in Aug.,
1S45, as Beauseant in " Lady of Lyons."
Played in New Brunswick for one season, in
Henry Colston's travelling company. Returned
to New York, and was engaged by Charles J.
Freer, manager of the Greenwich Theatre,
where he remained for the season, when he
went to the Chatham, under W. S. Duverna's
management. Remained there until March,
1S47 ; then he went to the Bowery, with A. W.
Jackson, where he played heavy business until
Thomas S. Hamblin took the management,
and Mr. Tilton was retained by him. Was
transferred to the Park Theatre in the Fall of
1848, when Hamblin became manager. He
continued there, playing the heavy business.

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until it was destroyed by fire, in Nov., 1S4S.
About this time F. S Clianfrau was managing
the National, New York, and he remained
with him until he disposed of his interest to
A. H. Purdy, when he again joined the Old
Bowei-}', opening as Edward Middleton in
"The Drunkard." In Dec, 1850, he visited
Europe on pleasure. Returned to New York,
and became leading man at the National Thea-
tre, Cincinnati, Ohio, opening thjr_ as Thomas
Clifford to Julia Dean's Julia. Remained
there season of iS52-'53. Was manager of the
Athenaeum, Cleveland, Ohio, Summer of 1S55.
Season of 1857, was in St. Louis. In con-
junction with George Wood, he assumed the
management of the Old Eowery Theatre, New
York, in i860. He next appeared at the Bos-
ton Theatre, season of 1S61. In Feb., 1S62,
was stage manager at the Holliday Street
Theatre, Baltimore. During the engagement
of John Wilkes Booth at Mary Provost's
Theatre (Wallack's), New York, Mr. Tilton
one night, while playing Richmond, accident-
ally stepped off the stage, dislocating his
shoulder, which was the ground-work of the
story about Booth's getting so excited that he
knocked him off. On Aug. 30, 1S62, he open-
ed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
under Mrs. Garrettson's management. Sea-
son of iS63-'66 he was at the Arch, Philadel-
phia The following season he was in New
Orleans, at the St. Charles Theatre. Is at
present at the Grand Opera House, New
York.

TOM, BLIND.— So much has been writ-
ten and said concerning this remarkable charac-
ter, that we can scarcely hope to add anything
that will enable the public mind more fully to
comprehend him. He is unquestionably a
prodigy — an exceptional creation outside of the
limits of ordinary philosophical analysis. He
has been blind from his birth, possesses little
intelliger.ee, is almost incapable of taking care
of fiimself, and yet has remarkable talent for
music, and is blessed with a memory that for-
gets no sounds, enabling him to remember a
voice for years and years after he has heard it.
He cannot read a word of music ; he learns
music by sound entirely, and having once heard
a musical composition, can repeat it with the
utmost accuracy and with marvellous skill of
touch. He is a native of Columbus, Ga., and
is twenty-two years of age. He lias been
travelling extensively in Europe and America
since 1S65, and has thus been brought in con-
tact with the greatest musicians of the age, and
his genius to the severest and most difficult
tests, and always coming from them in triumph.

He is something of a vocalist as well as a
pianist, and sings solemn music with very cor-
rect expression. Was brought Noith by his
master, in i860, and made his first appearance
in New York, at Hope Chapel, Jan 15, 1S61,
since which time he has travelled all over the
country

TOMLINSON, MR.— Made his debut in
Philadelphia, June 29, 1755, at the South Street
Theatre, as Catesby in " Richard the Third."
First appeared in New York, Dec. 7, 1761,
at the John Street Theatre, as Sullen in the
" Beaux's Stratagem."

TOOMER, MR.— Made his debut at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

TOPHOFF, MONS— This ballet master
came to America in 1S60, and appeared first
with M'lle. Galletti. Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
Sept. 27, 1S65.

TOURNEY, MINNA.— Born in Paris.
Made her first appearance in public in America,
Jan. 4, 1S54, in concert, at Musical Fund Hall,
Philadelphia.

TOURNIAIRE, BENOIT.— Profession-
ally known asMons. Benoit, in the circus bu-
siness. Died in Havana, Cuba, Sept. 13, 1S63

TOURNIAIRE, LOUISE.— This eques-
trienne made her first appearance in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 20, 1851, at the National Circus.
Is the wife of Mr. Brown, a musician, to
whom she was married in 1S59. Has travelled
all over the country with circus companies. Is
at present in New York.

TOWNSEND, DANIEL E.— Born in
New Orleans, July 1, 1823. Made his debut
in March, 1843, at Memphis, Tenn., as Rob-
ert Grantley in " Rent Day."

TORRENCE, MARIETTA S. — Born
Nov. 3, 1S13.

TOZER, J. B. — This once popular low
comedian retired from the stage in 1859, and
opened a fish store in Cincinnati, Ohio.

TREMAINE, MR— Made his American
debut at Williamsburg, Va. First appeared
in New York in 1759, at the John Street
Theatre.

TREVOR, FRANCIS.— Bom in London,
Eng., in 1S27. Made his debut in 1S51, at the
Lyceum, New York, as Kruetzina in "La
Fille de Regiment." In 1S54 he travelled with
the Rosalie Durand Opera Troupe, as tenor.

TROWBRIDGE, MR.— Born in New
Haven, Conn,, and was quite popular in the
West as a travelling manager with Gilbert.
These gentlemen were the first to take a dra-
matic company through the New England

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States. He was at one time associated
management with the late Sol Smith. He was
an excellent actor in comic old men, exhibiting
great character and breadth of humor. He
died in Cincinnati, in 1S3S. He was the hus-
band of the lady now known as Mrs. W. A.
Chapman.

TRUFFI, SIGNORINA TERESA.—
Made her debut Oct. 4, 1S4S, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Norma.

TUCKETT, MR. AND MRS. HAR-
VEY.— Captain Tuckettwas an Englishman
who had served in the Earl of Cardigan's regi-
ment in India, in 1S41, and with whom he
fought a duel soon after. He then came to
America, and lived in Philadelphia, in poverty
and comparative obscurity, the Captain earn-
ing a scanty living by editing and publishing
a monthly insurance journal, and his wife — a
handsome, intelligent and lovely woman — shar-
ing his hardships and devoting herself to him
with the most absolute spirit of self-sacrifice.
Made his debict as an actor, Oct. 26, 1S47, at
the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Jeremy Diddler in "Raising the Wind."
Died in Philadelphia, in 1S54.

Margaret Tuckett came to this country from
England with her husband. Was born in Eng-
land, where she made her debut. Made her de-
but in America, March 2, 1S54, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Margery in
"Rough Diamond." She soon after became
manageress of the Front Street Theatre, in
Baltimore, on Sept. i, 1855. Her career from
that time forward is represented as having been
bold, courageous and profligate to the last de-
gree. And it isfurther stated that she was the
daughter of a strolling actor in England, and
had herself been, while a child, one of the
attractions of the travelling booth. Her last
years here were years of great privation and
suffering, and she finally fled with a friend to
Colorado, where she at last rests in peace.

TURNBULL, JULIA— Born in New
York, where she made her debut in 1S26, at
the Lafayette Theatre, as Duke of York. She
afterwards appeared as a danseuse and panto-
mimist. She is a sister of Mrs. Lovel, who
was formerly Mrs. Pritchard, and a member
of the company at the Park Theatre.

TURNBULL, MISS C.-Born in New
York. Made her debut in 1S26, at the Lafay-
ette Theatre, New York, as Prince of Wales
in " Richard the Third."

TURNBULL, MR— Made his American
debut in 1799, at the Haymarket Theatre,
Boston.

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TURNER, ELLA— Made her first ap-
pearance in New York, at the Broadway
Theatre, in 1S66, under George Wood's man-
agement.

TURNER, ELLEN.— Born in Philadel-
phia. Made her debut Nov. 23, 1831, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as
Duke of York to Charles Kean's Richard.
Died in Philadelphia.

TURNER, G. G.— Born in Boston, Mass.,
June 1, 1S44, and made his first appearance on
the stage under Mrs. Barrow's management, as
Alain in " The Romance of a Poor Young
Man," at Worcester, Mass., in the Spring of
1861. In iS62-'63 he was at Wallack's Thea-
tre, New York. In the Fall of 1S63 he was
engaged at Leavenworth, Kansas, from which
place he went to New Orleans. On Oct. 27,
1864, he made his first appearance in Philadel-
phia, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, under the
management of Leonard Grover, as Tybalt.
He remained in Philadelphia until April, 1S65,
and was engaged at the Boston Museum for the
season of iS65-'66. Dec. 10, 1866, he appeared
at the Theatre Comique, Boston, as Pluto in
" The Black Imp." In Feb., 1S67, he joined
the " Long Strike " travelling organization,
with which he continued until it was disband-
ed. In the Fall of 1S67 he joined the compa-
ny of the Albany Academy of Music, of which
he remained a member until the destruction of
the Theatre by fire, in Jan., 1S68. His last
engagement was at the Park Theatre, Brook-
lyn, in the Fall of 1S68. Died near Boston,
Mass., Aug. 20, 1S69.

TURNER, JULIA.— Made her debut
April 27, 1S32, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, as Little Pickle in the " Spoiled
Child." Married Mr. Fisher and retiredfrom
the stage. Died in Boston.

TURNER, MR. AND MRS. WM. A.—
Were born in London, Eng. Made their debut
in America, in 1S10, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. Mr. T. died in Phila-
delphia, and Mrs. T. retired from the stage
and took up her residence at Frankford, Pa.

TURNER, RICHARD J.— Born in Bal-
timore, Md. Travelled as tenor with S. S.
Sanford's Minstrels. Died in Sykesville, Md.,
Aug. 6, 1S57.

TURNEY, JOHN.— Died in Galveston,
Texas, Sept. 10, 1853, of yellow fever.

TURPIN, MISS.— Was the daughter of
an actor and actress long known on the pro-
vincial boards, from which they retired and be-
came the keepers of a small tavern near the
Liverpool Theatre. Here their daughter re-

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ceived what was termed a musical education,
and having a natural taste, she attempted the
stage. She was several years at the Hay-
market, and afterwards at Covent Garden.
Made her first appearance on the American
stage June 19, 1837, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Cinderella, for the benefit
of Mr. Walton.

TUTHILL, HARRY.— Born in Dublin,
Ireland. About the year 1S26, his father, a
wealthy hotel keeper, started him extensively
in the silk trade, but having more taste for
theatrical than mercantile pursuits, he neglect-
ed his business and became insolvent some
time in the year 1S30. Harry then had more
leisure to gratify his penchant for the drama,
but his father and o.her members of his family
being opposed to his connection with the stage,
he left home and came to New York. Made
his debut at the Bowery Theatre, New York,
in 1832, as Dr. O'Toole in the " Irish Tutor."
Died in Dublin, April 14, 1S63. Some two
weeks before his decease he became a convert
to the Catholic faith, and received the last
sacraments with the most edifying senti-
ments of piety. He was the means of intro-
ducing many valuable accessories to the stage,
among whom may be coticed Mr. G. V.
Brooke, Mr. Wyndham (manager of the The-
atre Royal, Edinburgh), and Mr. Waller (the
American tragedian).

TWAITS, MR. AND MRS. WM.— Mr.
T. was born in Birmingham, Eng., April 25,
1781. Made his debut at Waltham Abbey,
Eng. First appeared in America, Nov. 23,
1803, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia. Opened at the Park Theatre, New
York, in 1S05, as Caleb Quotem. Died of
asthma, Aug. 22, 1814, in New York.

Miss E. A. Wrestray, afterwards Mrs. Vil-
liers and Mrs. T waits, was born in Bath, Eng.,
in 1787. Made her American debut June
8, 1801, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Angela, in the "Castle Spectre." Opened :n
Philadelphia, Nov. 26, 1S10, as Lady Mac-
beth, at the Walnut. Died Dec. 13, 1813.

TWIBELL, MISS.— Born in Philadel-
phia, where she made her debut Jan. 12, 1S42,
at the Walnut in the " Two Sisters."

TYLER, MR.— Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
July 3, 1851, of cholera. He was a Western
actor.

TYLER, MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH.—
Mr. T. was born in 1751. Mrs. T. was born
in England. Came to this country together,
and made their debut in 1795, at the Federal
Street Theatre, Boston. First appeared in

New York, at the John Street Theatre, in
1796. Mr. T. died Jan. 26, 1823.

TYRREL, MRS. M. A.— Bom in London,
Eng., Feb. 15, 1815. Made her debut in 1833,
as Desdemona, at the Queen's Theatre, Lon-
don. Came to America in 1848, and appeared
as Lady Macbeth, at the Bowery Theatre, New
York. First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept.
6, 1852, as the Queen in " Hamlet."

TYRREL, THOMAS MOORE.— Born
in London, Eng. Made his debut in March,
1852, at Boston, Mass. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1852, as Macbeth, at
the Arch Street Theatre.

TYSON, MISS CAROLINE.— Born in
Pennsylvania, and made her first appearance
on the stage, Dec. 1, 1S54, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Juliana in the
" Honeymoon." On Aug. 19, 1856, she be-
came a permanent member of the stock com-
pany at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
making her debut as Constantia in " The Man
of the World." Retired from the profession
in 1S57, and was living for a while with her
parents on a farm in the State of Pennsylvania.

u.

UNSWORTH, JAMES.— Bom in Liver-
pool, Eng., in 1S38. First appeared in New
York with Matt Peel's Minstrels, afterwards
with the Bryant brothers. Returned to Eng-
land in 1S61, and after seven years absence, re-
appeared in New York, with Bryant's Min-
strels, where he is at present.

USHER, LUKE —Made his American
debut in 1S00, at the first theatre built in
Washington, D. C.

VACHE, WILLIAM A.— Bom in Phila-
delphia, where he made his debut Dec. 10,
1S35, at the Walnut Street Theatre, as Pierre
in " Venice Preserved." First appeared in
New York, at Niblo's Garden, in 1S41. Died
in New York, July 10, 1S49.

VAIL, MR.— Bom in Mansfield, Ohio.
Was connected with the circus business for
some time. Abandoned the profession and
became wealthy, at Port Royal, W. I. At last
accounts he was in California, a justice of the
peace.

VAL. MONS. AND MAD.— Born in
England. Came to this country together, and
made their debut in March, 1796, at the John
Street Theatre, New York.

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VALENTINE, DR. -First appeared in
Philadelphia, at Barnum's Museum, in Jan.,
1851. First appeared as an actor, Jan. 21 of
the same year, as the great American Sea
Serpent in the burletta called the "Deep,
Deep Sea." Is dead.

VALLEE, THE SISTERS.— Born in
Philadelphia. Made their debut in 1S36, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, in their native city.
One of these ladies is now the wife of Ben De
Bar.

VAN AMBURGH.— Was born in Fish-
kill, N. Y. At an early age he became con-
nected with a menagerie, where he was soon
noted for his courage, perseverance and extra-
ordinary influence over the brute creation.
His first appearance in New York occurred at
the Richmond Hill Theatre, in the Fall of
1833. The same season he appeared, after
the holidays, at the Bowery Theatre, then un-
der the management of T. S. Hamblin, in a
melo-drama, written for him by Miss Medina,
entitled " The Lion Lord, or the Forest Mon-
arch." In this piece he rode a horse up a set
of Mazeppa runs, and when near the flies a
Royal Bengal Tiger would spring upon him,
when the actor and the tiger would struggle
down to the footlights together, apparently en-
gaged in desperate combat, an incident which
was invariably received with tumultuous en-
thusiasm. He made his first appearance in
London at Astley's Amphitheatre, appearing
afterwards at Drury Lane Theatre, in 1S38,
and at the principal theatres on the Continent.
Died in Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1865.

VANCE, MRS. KATE.— Maiden name
Kate Warwick. Born in Paris, France, July
4, 1840. Came to America when quite young,
and appeared at the Broadway Theatre, New
York, as Virginia, in " Virginius." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 1854, at the
Chestnut, as Kate O'Brien in " Perfection."
Is reported to have died in New Orleans, in
1867, of black vomit.

VANDENBURGH, THEODORE H.—

Professionally known as "Jack Bunsby."
Commenced his theatrical career in 1S4S, at
the Old Albany, N.Y., Museum, then under the
management of Harry Meech. Jack was en-
gaged as call boy, and made his first bow there
in the same year, as Forest Rose in the play of
that name. He remained there several years,
at times appearing in small parts. His next
abiding place was at the Old Green Street
Theatre, in the same city, under the manage-
ment of C. T. Smith and Barnes, playing
small parts and making himself generally use-

ful. From there he went to the Troy Adelphi,
under the management of E. Eddy and C. T.
Smith, where he assisted on properties and
played small parts. While there, according to
his own statement, a short time before his
death, and to use his own words, " I was first
called ' Jack Bunsby ' by Eddy." In 1862 he
appeared at the Gayety Theatre, then under
the management of Fitzpatrick and Howard,
and while there, on the occasion of Manager
Fitzpatrick's benefit, on April n, 1S62, Buns-
by first appeared in the character of Toodles.
In 1S65 he travelled with the Ball and Fitz-
patrick Combination on their tour through the
cil regions under canvas, Bunsby appearing
nightly as Toodles. On his return to Albany,
at the close of the tenting season, he opened at
the American Theatre, under the management
of Fitzpatrick and Williams, and remained
there until the place closed in 1867. This
was his last appearance upon the stage. Died
in Albany, N. Y., Aug. 9, 1869, aged thirty-
three years and five months.

VANDENHOFF, CHARLOTTE.— Born
in Liverpool, Eng., in 1S18. Made her debut
April n, 1836, at Drury Lane Theatre, as Ju-
liet in "Romeo and Juliet." Made her
American debttt in Oct. 1839, at the National
Theatre, Leonard and Church streets, New
York, as Julia in the "Hunchback." First
appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1839, at the
Chestnut, as Julia. Returned to England, and
in 1857 was married to Mr. Swinbourne. Re-
visjted America in 1858. Died in England,
Aug. 1, 1S60.

VANDENHOFF, JOHN M.— Born in
Salisbury, Eng., in 1790. Made his Ameri-
can debut in Sept., 1837, at the National Thea-
tre, Leonard and Church streets, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1837,
at the Chestnut, as Caius Marcus in " Corio-
lanus." Returned to England in 1844, and
took his farewell of the stage, Oct. 5, 1858, at
the Theatre Royal. Liverpool. Died in Lon-
don, Oct. 4, 1S61.

VANDENHOFF, MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE.— Mr. V. was born in England.
Made his debut Oct. 14, 1839, at Covent Gar-
den, London, as Leon in " Rule a Wife and
Have a Wife." Took his farewell of the
English stage, Aug. 1, 1842, as Hamlet to
Julia Bennett's Ophelia. Made his American
debut Sept. 21, 1842, as Hamlet, at the Park
Theatre. New York ; and in Philadelphia,
Oct. 10, at the Walnut. Charlotte Cushman
played Romeo for the first time on the occasion
of Mr. V.'s second engagement in Philadelphia.
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New York, making frequent visits across the
Atlantic. Played Claude Melnotte to Mrs.
_ Sinclair Forrest's Pauline, Feb. 16, 1S52, at
Wallack's Theatre, New York. Married Miss
Makeath, Ang. 20, 1855, in Boston. Took
his farewell of the stage in Nov., 1856, and in
Nov., 1858, was admitted to practice at the
bar. Has devoted his time to readings of late.
Is at present in New York.

Mrs. V. made her debut Oct. 9, 1854, at the
Metropolitan Theatre, New York. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1854, at the
Walnut, as Julia in the " Hunchback." Has
retired from the stage.

VANHOOK, MRS. W. F.— Maiden name
Mary Ann Lee. Made her debut May 12,
1847, at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, as a danseuse.

VAN3TAVOREN, JACKSON P.— Born
in Philadelphia. Made his first acquaintance
with theatrical life as a call boy, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, in his native city, in 1836.
Died at an early age, of consumption.

VANSTAVOREN, JOSEPH.— Born in
Philadelphia. Made his first appearance on
the stage, in 1S33, at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as call boy. First appeared
in New York, at the Chatham Theatre. In
1850 he joined William B. English's dramatic
circuit company, and travelled through the
small towns and cities of Alassachusetts, New
Hampshire and Maine. Died in New York,
in July, 1852.

VAN ZANDT, MRS.— Formerly Jeirny
Blitz, daughter of Sig. Blitz. Made her debut
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Nov. 4,
1863. Went to England in 1S67, and appeared
in London, as Urban in "The Huguenots."
Is at present in London, singing in opera.

VATTELLINA, SIG.— First appeared in
Philadelphia. Nov. 22, 1847,3s Oroveso in the
opera of " Norma."

VERITY, SARAH— Born in New York.
Made her debut in 1836, at the Chatham Thea-
tre, New York. Died in New Orleans, Dec.
28, 1850.

VERNON, IDA.— This lady was a great
favorite in the South during the rebellion. In
Sept., 1S67, she was married to A. A. Taylor,
who while out of his mind leaped from a win-
dow and was killed, in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
Sept. 30 of the same year. She was connected
with Niblo's Garden, New York, in 1S59. Is
at present in New York, and occasionally ap-
pears before the public.

VERNON, MR.— Born in England. Made

Bowery Theatre, New York, as Lord Duberly
in the " Heir at Law." First appeared in
Philadelphia, Aug. 29, 1849, at the Arch Street
Theatre, as Peter in " Taken in and Done
For."

VERNON, MR. AND MRS. GEO.—
Mr. V. was at one time manager of the Albany,
N. Y., Theatre, and a low comedian. Died at
Woodstock farm, near Albany, N. Y., June
13, 1S30, aged 33 years.

Mrs. Vernon was born in Brighton, Sussex,
Eng., in 1796. Her maiden name was Jane
Marchant Fisher, she being a sister of Clara
Fisher Maeder. She made her debut on the
London stage, in 1817, at the Drury Lane
Theatre, in " Liliiput." In 1S27 she came to
America and made her debut Sept. 11 of that
year, at the Old Bowery Theatre, New York, as
Cicely Homespun in " Heir at Law." On Oct.
6, of the same year, she was married to George
Vernon. Mrs. Vernon remained at the Bowery
for some time, after which she became attached
to the company of the Old Chatham Theatre,
and in the season of iS30-'3i she went to the
Park Theatre, opening there Dec. 21, as Min-
ette in "A Bold Stroke for a Husband."
Here she became a fixture, and with the an-
nounced list of the company for the next sea-
son was to be found prominent the name of
Mrs. Vernon. Probably no artist ever seen on
the American stage was more of a favorite
than Mrs. V. with the Park audiences. Her
last appearance upon the boards of this theatre
occurred Dec. 17, 1S47, as the Countess Mo-
linga, Miss Pickle and Mrs. Bundle. She was
then engaged at the Old Broadway Theatre,
and at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre.
She then commenced under the Wallackian
management at the theatre on Broadway below
Broome street, and continued with Mr. Wal-
lack's company up to April 5, 1S69, when she
appeared for the last time on the mimic stage
as Mrs. Sutcliffe in the comedy of " School."
Her sister, the "little Clara Fisher" of other
days, has long been known in this country as
the wife of Gasper Maeder, an Irish gentleman
of approved musical talent. Mrs. Vernon was
a very lady-like and well-dressed woman, off
and on the stage, with a face of pleasant con-
tour, and what in England would be called
"old fashioned," from its identity with the
faces so often found in ancient picture galleries.
She was a lady of extraordinary intellectual
endowments, of the purest morality, and of the
greatest refinement. As an actress she was
the favorite of all, and as a member of society
she performed her duties in a manner which

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Yet, although she has passed away from the
chequered and exciting scenes of life, though
that countenance will no more be seen before
the footlights, though the hand is cold and
motionless, and her voice hushed forever, still
her memory will remain green in the hearts of
a large circle of friends. As the representative
of what are technically called " Old Women,"
Mrs. Vernon had few equals on the American
stage. Her perception of character seemed to
be intuitive, and the illustration of a Mrs.
Candour was as much within her scope as that
of Betsy Trotwood. Old or young, the anti-
quated spinster, the pert chambermaid, or the
lady of fashion, she had few equals. There
was a buoyancy, an ease and richness about
her performances so like to nature, that art
was indistinguishable. It was the perfection
of art in the concealment of all study, and the
rigidity of its lines. She made no sacrifice to
appearance, and in all her personations seemed
wholly unconscious of the effects she was pro-
ducing. Her death occurred in New York,
June 4, 1S69, and she was quietly interred in
Greenwood Cemetery.

VERRECKE, MONS.— Born at Grand,
Belgium, in 1S34. His earliest triumphs
were achieved in th? country of his birth.
Made his debut in London, at the Alhambra
Palace. First appeared in America, Aug. 31,
1S63, at the Fourteenth Street Circus, oppo-
site the Academy, New York.

VERTIPRACH, SIGNORA VIETTI.
— Made her American debut June 6, 1856, at
the Academy, New York, as Azucena in " II
Trovatore."

VESTRIS, MONS. CHARLES RONZ1
— Made his first appearance in America Aug.
30, 182S, in New York. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1829, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as a French dancer. He was
accompanied by his wife, Madam Maria Ron-
zi Vestris.

VESTVALI, FELICITA.— Born on the
banks of the Vistula, in Cracow, on Feb. 23,
1S39. Her father was the Governor of Cra-
cow. At the age of twelve years she spoke six
languages, understood most of the ancient as
well as modern poets of Europe, and played
upon several instruments. Her first appear-
ance was made at La Scala, in Milan, for
which she had been engaged by Romani, at
the earnest desire of Mercadante. This was
in the part of Azucena in Verdi's " Trovatore. "
Made her first appearance in opera in New
York, in May, 1855, at the Academy of Music,
with Brignoli and Amodio, in " II Trovatore,"

on its first representation in that city. Pre-
vious to this Vestvali had appeared at the

Winter Garden (then known as the Metropoli-
tan) and met with great success in the drinking
song of " Lucrezia Borgia." In Sept., 1855,
she visited Philadelphia, and made her debut on
the 29th, at Musical Fund Hall, in concert. Re-

urned to England, and after a brief stay came
back to New York, and reappeared, May 25,
1864, at the Winter Garden, in an English
version of Gluck's " Orpheus." Returned to
Europe, June, 1867, where she is at present.

VESTVALI, HENRY.— Brother of Feli-
cita. Died in New York, of apoplexy, July
31, 1S63T

VEZIN, MR. AND MRS. HERMANN.
— Mr. V. was born in Philadelphia. Is the
son of Mr. Charles Vezin, an old merchant of
that city. Mr. Vezin graduated at the Uni-
versity. He went to England, and made his
debut in London, Easter Monday, 1852, as
Pembroke in " King John," at the Princess'
Theatre. After an absence of nine years,
spent in the study and practice of his profes-
sion, he returned to America. He came here
as an English educated actor, which by the
way is a poor recommendation for an Ameri-
can-born actor. Made his first appearance on
the American stage Sept. 7, 1857, as St. Pierre
in "The Wife," at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. His style is of the
Charles Kean school, whom he strongly re-
sembles in some physical points. His actions
are good, his positions are pictures carefully
and artistically studied, denoting much care
and close attention to the minutias of the art.
Reappeared in London, June 13, 1859, at the
Surrey Theatre, as Macbeth. He is at pres-
ent connected with the London theatres.

Mrs. Vezin was born in England. Made her
first appearance on the American stage, Sept.
7, 1S57, as Mariana in " The Wife," at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Is at
present in London, Eng. Mrs. Vezin possesses
a good tragedy face, and a well-developed and
finely turned figure, and is a very handsome
woman. Made her debut in London as Lady
Macbeth, June 13, 1859, at the Surrey Theatre.

VICKERY, MRS. J. G.— Maiden name

Richardson. Made her debut Sept. 30, 1850,
at the Bowery Theatre, New York, as Lady
Macbeth. First appeared in Philadelphia,
April 1, 1852, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Lady Lydia in the " Patrician's Daughter."

VIENNOISE, CHILDREN THE.—
First appeared in Philadelphia, March 22,
1847, at the Walnut Street Theatre, in a grand

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ballet. They numbered 48, and were under
the direction of Madame Weiss. 42 appeared
in the "Pas de Fleurs," 24 in the " Poika
Paysanne, and 4S in a " Pas Oriental."

VIERI, SIC— Made his American debut
Aug. 17, 1857, at tf*e Academy of Music, Phil-
adelphia.

VIETTI, SIG. — This contralto singer
made his American debut in June, 1850, in
opera, at Castle Garden, New York.

VIEUXTEMPS, HENRY.— This violin-
ist was born in Vevieres, in 1820. Came to
America in 1845. Is at present in England.

VILLIERS, MR. — Born in England.
Made his American debut Feb. 4, 1794, at the
Federal Street Theatre, Boston. Died at
Esopus, N. Y., in the Summer of 1805.

VINCENT, FELIX A.— Born in London,
Eng., May 4, 1831. Was placed in the law
office of Andrew Valentine Kirwan. Left it
and came to America, making his first appear-
ance on the stage at the Lyceum, Sudbury
street, Boston, under Humphrey Bland's man-
agement. First appeared in New York, at
Brougham's Lyceum, for Kate Horn's benefit,
as Cousin Joe. He next joined the elder
Wallack's company, and remained with him
until June, 1855, when he went to Cleveland,
Ohio, and managed in copartnership with
John Ellsler until 1859, when he returned to
New York, to Laura Keene's Theatre. In
i860 he went on a starring tour with Marion
Macarthy, and continued with her until her
death. After that he went starring with
Mollie Williams. Reappeared in New York,
at Niblo's Garden, Nov. 1, 1869, as Dick
Swiveller in " Little Nell."

VINCENT, JAMES R.— Committed sui-
cide by shooting himself, in Boston, June 10,
1850. Was a member of the National Theatre
company in that city.

VINCENT, MRS. MARY ANNE.—
Known as Mrs. Wilson. Born in Portsmouth,
Eng., Aug. 18, 1818. Made her debut at
Cowes, Eng. First appeared in America, at
the National Theatre, Boston.

VINCENT, NAOM I.-Born in New York,
in 1S16. Made her debut Feb. iS, 1832, at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Clari
in the "Maid of Milan." First appeared in
New York, April 9, 1832, at the Bowery
Theatre. Died in New York, in 1S33.

VITA, SIG. AND SIGNORA LUIS.—
Made their Philadelphia debut July 2S, 1847.
at the Walnut Street Theatre, in the opera of
" Linda."

VOELLER, EMMELINE.— Made her
debut at Maguire's Opera House, San Fran-
cisco, Cal., April 1, 1865, as Anne Chute in
" Colleen Bawn."

VON BERKEL, MAD.— This German
prima demur made her American debut April
29, 1856, at Dodworth's Hall, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia, in June, 1857,
at the Academy, in " De Freyschutz."

VON BONHORST, JULIUS A.— Ap-
peared in public as a banjo player, with S. S.
Sanford's Minstrels, in 1S51, and remained
with them three years, when he married Miss
Luther, of Philadelphia. He then retired from
the profession, and went into the mercantile
business, in Pittsburgh, Pa. One year sufficed,
and he again engaged with Sanford. He next
took charge of a store at Alexandria, Va., and
was afterwards removed to Reading, Pa.,
where he became clerk in the Revenue Depart-
ment, his father-in-law being the Collector
there. In the meantime his wife was sent to
the Insane Asylum for lunacy, where she died,
in 1S67. This worked so upon Von Bonhorst
that he died, in Reading, Pa., Feb. 15, 1869.

VOGHT, MONS. ALEXANDER— Born
in Paris, France. Made his American debtd
Nov. 20, 1854, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia.

w.

WADE, PETER J.— Bom in the county
of Galway, Ireland, Jan. 12, 1S50. First ap-
peared on the stage, Dec. 23, 1868, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Scargilin
the comedy of " Society." Is at present at
the same theatre.

WAINWRIGHT, MISS.— Born in Eng-
land. Made her American debut Dec 7,
1767, at the John Street Theatre, New York,
as Cherry in the " Beaux's Stratagem." Re-
tired from the stage in June, 1769.

WAITE, ANNIE.-Bornin Portland, Me.,
in 1S43. Made her debut as a pupil of Wyze-
man Marshall, at the National Theatre, Bos-
ton, Dec. 27, 1858, as Parthenia to Marshall's
Ingomar. Is the wife of W. H. Leake. Is at
present in the West.

WALCOT, CHARLES MELTON —
Mr. W. was born in London, Eng., near
Bow-bells, in 1S16, and came to this country
in 1S43, and became a member of Mitchell's
Olympic, New York, at which establishment
he was a great favorite. On the secession of
Mr. Mitchell from the theatre. Mr. W. started
on a starring tour, visiting many of the princi-

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pal cities, and wherever he appeared he was
well received. His first appearance in Phila-
delphia took place at the Arch Street Theatre,
Oct. 29, 1S47, as Sir Harcourt Courtley in
"London Assurance." A short time after, he
took a trip to Europe, where, after remainingfor
a year, he returned to the States, and in 1S52,
was engaged by Mr. J. W. Wallack, for his
heatre on Broadway, where he remained for
two seasons. In Aug., 1S53, he became stage
manager of the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, but some difficulty occurring, he only
held the position for four months. From Bal-
timore he once more bent his steps towards
New York, and opened at the Metropolitan
Theatre. He afterwards rejoined Wallack's
company, where was an especial favorite. As
a playright he had been successful, having pro-
duced "' Hiawatha, or the Ardent Spirits and
Laughing Water," " Washington," " Giovan-
ni in Gotham," " David Copperfield," '' Rich-
ard III. to Kill," " The Customsof the Coun-
try," and " Snip-Snaps." In eccentric comedy
parts he had no rival on the English or Amer-
ican stage. In person he had a lofty head,
a pleasant, blue eye, and a friendly smile, and
was in every respect a perfect gentleman.
His performance of Lavater in Planche's
comic drama of that name, has seldom, if ever,
been equalled on the American stage. Died
in Philadelphia, May 13, 1S68.

Mrs. Walcot was an actress before her mar-
riage. Her maiden name was Powell. She
was playing at Niblo's Garden, New York,
season of 1S45, with Mrs. Mowatt.

WALCOT, JR., MR. AND MRS.
CHARLES MELTON.— Mr. W. is the eld-
est son of the late Charles M. Walcot, Sr.
Was born in Boston, Mass., July 1, 1S40. At
thirteen years of age he was sent to St. John's
College, Fordham, N. Y., where he was edu-
cated with a view to becoming a lawyer. An
amateur dramatic society was formed in the col-
lege, of which he was manager. They gave
three representations a year for five years,
Walcot appearing as Werner, Macbeth, Rob
Roy, Cassius in " Julius Csesar," and Fal-
staff in " Henry IV." He graduated in 1S5S,
when he went to Charleston, S. C, with
G. -F. Marchant to do utility business, opening
as the Servant in the " Lady of Lyons." He
soon after played second o'd men, and then
first old men, which he played to the close of
the season, he being only eighteen years of
age. The next season he was at the National,
Cincinnati, Ohio, for first walking gents, thence
to Richmond, Va., as light comedian. First
appeared in New York at the Winter Garden,

season of i86i-'62, for first character business.
Was leading man at Laura Keene's Theatre,
New York, season of i862-'63, opening as
Littleton Coke in " Old Heads and Young
Hearts." In Baltimore, season of i863-'64,
with John T. Ford. The following two sea-
sons he was leading man for John S. Clarke
and Edwin Booth at the Winter Garden
Theatre, New York. Was at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, i866-'67, and at
the Arch Street Theatre, same city, the next
season. Is at present at the Walnut, Phila-
delphia.

Mrs. Walcot — maiden name Isabella Nick-
inson— is the youngest daughter of the late
John Nickinson. Was born in New York,
Oct. 7, 1S47. First appeared on the stage at
Laura Keene's Theatre, New York, in June,
1S62, as Melanie in " The Old Guard." Was
engaged the following season for first juveniles,
appearing as Mabel Vane and Julia in " Peg
Woffington," and "The Rivals." Was mar-
ried in New York, May 31, 1863, to Mr.
Walcot, since which time she has been engag-
ed in the same theatres with her husband for
first Chambermaids.

WALL, MR. AND MRS. — Came to
America from England, and appeared at the
John Street Theatre, New York, Dec. 7, 1767,
in the " Beaux's Stratagem."

WALL, MR. AND MRS. HARRY.—

Mr. W. was born in New York, July 16, 1838.
Made his debut Aug. 26, 1867, at Forbes'
Theatre, Providence, R. I., with the Keller
Troupe. First appeared in New York, as
Norfolk in " Richard the Third," at the Old
Bowery Theatre, under the management of E.
Eddy. Since then he has appeared through-
out the country, visiting all the principal cities
of note.

Louisa Clarkson, afterwards Mrs. Wall,
was born in Newport, Ky., in 1846. Made
her debut in March, 1S65; at Maguire's Opera
House, San Francisco, Cal., as Mabel in
" Masks and Faces." In 1866 she was mar-
ried to Mr. Wall, and soon after appeared in
New York. Died in New York, Sept. 30,
1S67.

WALLACE, J.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut Dec. 10, 1835, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Jaffier in " Venice
Preserved."

WALLACE, THE SISTERS. — Miss
Agnes was bom in England, in June, 1851.
Made her debut at the Strand Theatre, Lon-
don, Eng., in the Winter of 1855, in children's
parts. Jenny was born in July, 1832, in Eng-

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land. Made her debut at the same theatre, in
1856, in the same line of business. Made their
American bow in Oct., i860, at the Academy
of Music, Albany, N. Y. Their infant sisters,
Minnie and Maude, made their first appear-
ance on the stage in New York, at the Olympic
Theatre, as danseuses in the pantomime of
" Humpty Dumpty," in 1868. In the Summer
of 1869 they started out on a travelling tour,
presenting burlesques.

WALLACE, JAMES.— A member of
Gilfert's company, at Albany, N. Y. Was
afterwards editor of the Sun, Philadelphia.
He married Miss Godey, a sprightly little ac-
tress, of the Old Park Theatre.

WALLACE, J. J.— Born in New York,
in 1831. Served his time at the printing busi-
ness with Andrew Scott, in Philadelphia.
First appeared on the stage at the Museum,
Baltimore, Md., under H. C. Jarrett's man-
agement, in 1S53. After visiting most of the
Western and Southern cities he was re-engaged
by Mr. Jarrett for the Boston Theatre. The
next two seasons he was at the Boston Muse-
um. His first appearance in New York was at
the Broadway Theatre (Wallack's), for the
benefit of J. H. Jack, as Jeremiah Clip. He
afterwards appeared at the Olympic, New
York, in " A Midsummer Night's Dream."

WALLACK, GEORGE GORDON.—
Youngest son of Henry Wallack Made his
debut Oct. iS, 1S58, as Young Norval, at the
National, Boston.

WALLACK, J. LESTER.— Born in New
York, in 1819. Made his debut in 1S47, under
the name of John Wallack Lester, at the
Broadway Theatre, as Charles Surface in
" School for Scandal." Made hlsdebut in Lon-
don, at the Haymarket Theatre, Nov. 16, 1S46.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1S57,
at the Walnut, as Viscount de Ligny in " Cap-
tain of the Watch." Since the death of his
father he has managed Wallack's Theatre,
New York.

WALLACK, JAMES WILLIAM.— Born
at Hercules Buildings, Lambeth, Eng-, Aug.
20, 1794. At twelve years of age he appeared
at Drury Lane Theatre. At eighteen he play-
ed Laertes to Elliston's Hamlet. In 1S17, he
married the daughter of John, better known as
Irish Johnstone, and sailed for America, making
his debut Sept. 7, 1S18, as Macbeth, at the
Park-Theatre, New York. In 1820 he return-
ed to England, and opened at Drury Lane as
Hamlet. Revisited America in 1S21, and
opened at the Park Theatre, New York, in
September. At the conclusion of this engage- 1

ment he started for Philadelphia. On this
journey he had the misfortune to be thrown
from the mail stage, near Brunswick, and
broke one of his legs. He was detained some
months, and when he had recovered sufficiently
to walk on crutches, he gave entertainments at
Brunswick, consisting of songs, imitations,
recitations, etc. On his arrival in Philadelphia,
he delineated Captain Bertram in " The Birth-
day," with the aid of a cane and crutch. After
playing successful engagements in every city
of any importance in the Union, Mr. Wallack,
in the Spring of 1823, returned to England,
and reappeared at the English Opera House,
in the character of Rhoderick Dhu, on July
14. On the 17th the farce of " My Aunt " was
presented for the first time, with Wallack as
Dick Dashall ; and on the 28th, " Presump-
tion ; or, The Fate of Frankinstein," was pro-
duced. For three seasons he was at Drury
Lane Theatre, London. Again visited Ameri-
ca in 1826, and continued here starring until
1831, and then returned to England. Revisited
America in 1832, and again in 1836, with his
son, Lester W. In the Fall of 1S40 he be-
came manager of the National Theatre, New
York, corner Leonard and Church streets, and
on May 29, 1S41, suffered by the destruction
of the theatre by fire. He continued in the
United States till the Summer of 1S44, when
he returned to London, and opened at the
Princess' Theatre, Oct. 8, in " Don Caesar de
Bazan." Early in the year 1847 Mr. Wallack
returned to America, which was ever after his
home. He played an engagement at the Park
Theatre, New York, in Sept., 1847, and at its
conclusion joined W. E. Burton at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, where he pro-
duced " King of the Commons," in which he
sustained Macready's part of King James.
After starring for a year or two, he assumed
the reins of management in New York, in
1S52, and by his excellent taste and judgment,
made " Wallack's Theatre " a popular resort.
Died in New York, Dec. 25, 1864.

WALLACK, MR. AND MRS. HENRY.
— Mr. W. was born in London, Eng., in 1790,
Made his debut at the Surrey Theatre, Lon-
don. Crossed the Atlantic in 1S19, and ap-
peared at the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, and afterwards at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. In 1S25 he was manager
with Freeman, of the Chatham Theatre, New
York. Retired from the stage in 1S52. Went
to England, but shortly after returned, arriv-
ing here in Aug., 1857, on private business.
On July 14, 1S5S, he set sail again for Europe.

Mrs. W. was born in Liverpool, Eng,

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Maiden name Turpin. Appeared at the Hay-
market Theatre, London, in 1830, as Polly in
the " Beggar's Opera," having previously ac-
quired considerable reputation as a vocalist.
When Mr. Osbaldiston became lessee of Co-
vent Garden Theatre, four years afterwards,
Miss Turpin became one of the principal
members of his company, and in was during
her professional career at this theatre that she
was married to Mr. Henry Wallack, who at
this period held the office of stage manager.
First appeared in America June 19, 1S37, at the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia. In May,
i860, she appeared in London, under the
name of Anderson, in which city she died,
July 18, 1S60. The immediate cause of this
lady's death was cancer in the light breast and
stomach.

WALLACK, JR., MR. AND MRS.
JAMES W— Mr. W. was born in London,
Eng. Made his first appearance on the stage
in 1S22, as the Child in " Pizarro," at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. First
appeared in New York at the Old National,
corner of Leonard and Church streets, in 1839,
as Fag in " The Rivals," In 1S51 he visited
England, making his debut on the stage, Lon-
don, March 8, as Othello, at the Haymarket
Theatre. Returned to America, and appeared
at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Nov.
8, 1S52, as Macbeth. Has since appeared
throughout the country as a star. Is at present
in New York.

Mrs. W. was formerly Mrs. Sefton. Maiden
name Ann Waring. Made her American de-
but in Jan., 1829, at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia. First appeared in New
York, in 1831, at the Bowery Theatre. Was
married to W. Sefton in 1S39. Has retired
from the stage.

WALLACK, MRS. HENRY.— Born in
England. Became a great favorite in Ameri-
ca as a danseuse and actress. Her maiden
name was Jones. She died in New Orleans,
in 1S45. Her story is a sad one, and we re-
frain from making it public, particularly on ac-
count of her sex.

WALLETT, W. F.— This popular clown
wag born in Hull, Eng. Made his American
debut in 1849, in New York, on Eighth Street,
where the Bible House now stands. He was
.then engaged by Seth B. Howes for the Fed-
eral Street Theatre, Boston, to appear with
Howes' Circus Company. He then went to
Philadelphia, and appeared at the National
Circus, Dec. 17, 1S49. Made his first appear-
ance as an actor, in this country at the Chest-
nut, Philadelphia, Dec. n, 1852, as the Duke

Aranza in " The Honeymoon." Is now in
England.

WALLER, MR. AND MRS. D. W —
Mr. W. was born in New York. Made his
debut Oct. 19, 1857, at the Walnut, Philadel-
phia, as Hamlet. First appeared in New
York, April 5, 1S5", at the Broadway Theatre,
as Ferdinand in the " Duchess of Malfi." Is
stage manager at Booth's Theatre, New York.

Emma Waller was born in England. First
appeared in London, Sept. 15, 1S56, at Drury
Lane, as Pauline in " Lady of Lyons." Made
her Philadelphia debut Oct. 19, 1857, as
Ophelia in " Hamlet." Opened in New
York, April 5, 1858, with her husband.

WALLFORD, W. C. P.— This Yankee
comedian and vocalist died in Auckland, New
Zealand, May 25, 1S66.

WALLIS, JOSEPH L.— Born in New
York. Was a member of the company at the
Richmond, Va., Theatre. Died in Peters-
burgh, Va., Oct. 1, 1S60.

WALLIS, WILLIAM H.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., Dec. 29, 1825. Made his debut
Nov. 29, 1849, in Washington, D. C, as
Captain Mowbray in " Lear of Private Life."
First appeared in Philadelphia, July 30, 1850,
at Barnum's Museum, as King Charles in
" Don Caesar de Bazan."

WALTERS, CLARA.— Made her debut
May 31, 1S59, at Wood's Theatre, St. Louis,
Mo., as Nancy Strap, in " The Happy Shoe-
maker."

WALTERS, MR.— Made his debut Nov.
23, 1836, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
phia, as Paul Jones in " The Pilot."

WALTERS, WILMARTH.- An Ameri-
can by birth Made his debut on the stage at
Dublin, Ireland. Returned to America in
1851, and appeared, June 30, as Hamlet, at
the Broadway Theatre, New York.

WALTON, MARY.— Made her debut
July 30, 1S45, at Palmo's Opera House, New
York, as Pauline in the " Lady of Lyons."

WALTON, MR.— Bornin Liverpool, Eng.
Made his debut in 1S27, at the Federal Street
Theatre, Boston, as Harry Bertram in " Guy
Mannering." Was stage manager of the
Princess' Theatre, London, in which city he
died.

WALTON, WELMOUTH.— Was a favor-
ite actor at the Old Broadway Theatre, New
York, during the season of 1852,

WALBOURNE, MR.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his American debut in 1837, at
the National Theatre, Boston, as Clown in a

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pantomime. First appeared in Philadelphia,
June 10, 1837, at the Walnut Street Theatre,
as Chopstick in the " Farmer's Son." He
•was the original " Dusty Bob." Returned to
England in 1840.

WALDEGRAVE, CECILE— Made her
debut Oct. 5, 1846, as a danseuse, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Her first
speaking part was Donaldbain, in Macbeth,
Nov. 11, 1851. Died in Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan.
12, 1838, of consumption.

WALDRON, D. G.— Daniel Gilman Wal-
dron was born in Wakefield, N. H., in 1S33.
Was connected with the press for a long time.
Has made a tour around the world, with the
Alleghanian Swiss Bell Ringers, as manager.

WALSH, MICHAEL.— One of the best
banjo players in the country. Died in Boston,
Aug. 29, 1866, aged 27 years.

WALSTEIN, MR. AND MRS. WEST-
ERVELT.— Mr. W. was born in New York,
where he made his debut in 1S26, at the Chat-
ham Garden Theatre. Died in Philadelphia, in
1836.

Mrs. W. was the sister of Mrs. Barnes ; her
maiden name was Thayer, and she was the
wife of Mr. Baldwin. Made her debut April
17, 1816, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
the Nurse in " Romeo and Juliet." After the
death of Mr. Baldwin, she married Mr. West-
ervelt Walstein, of New York. The match
proved unhappy, and a separation was the
consequence. In the latter part of her career,
she became very corpulent, and unfitted in ap-
pearance for the stage, from which she retired
Jan. 8, 1S39. Mrs. Walstein died in New
York, April 21, 1856.

WAMBOLD, DAVID. — This popular
balladist was born in Elizabethtown, N. J., in
April, 1836, and appeared in burnt cork for
the first time in 1S49. First appeared in New
York, in 1853, at Hope Chapel. Visited
Europe in July, 1S57, and appeared at the St.
James Theatre, London, Eng. Joined Bryant's
Minstrels, in New York, in 1S59. Reappeared
in Europe in 1S61, and visited France, Belgium,
Prussia, Austria, Hungary and Italy. Re-
turned to New York, and opened with Henry
Wood's Minstrels. Shortly after this he visited
California, and returned to New York, with
William Birch, William Bernard, and Charles
Backus, and established the San Francisco
Minstrels, at 585 Broadway, where he is at
present. As a ballad singer he is one of the
best in the business.

WARD, ANNIE.— This pretty and pleas-
ing actress was engaged at Wallack's Theatre,

New York, during the Summer season of 1867.
On Sept. 19, 1867, she was married, in New
York, to Mr. Tiffany. Is at present travelling
through the West.

WARD, ARTEMUS. — Right name
Charles Farrar Browne. Born in Waterford,
Me., in 1S36. Made his debut as a lecturer,
at Norwich, Conn. Made his debut in Lon-
don, Eng., at Egyptian Hall, Nov. 15, 1866.
Died in Southampton, Eng., March 7, 1S67.
His remains were brought to America and
interred at Waterford, Me., on June 6, of the
same year. ' ' Artemus Ward " was thoroughly
and entirely original. Like every brilliant
genius who strikes out a new path for himself,
he saw hosts of imitators following in his wake,
but at how great a distance, the reading and
thinking world is pretty well aware. The op-
portunity of becoming popular with the great
mass of the English people was denied to
Artemus Ward, and how earnestly he wished
to win a name among the dwellers in the grand
'" old country," is set forth in the volume pub-
lished by Mr. Hotten. Charles Farrar Browne
was one of nature's gentlemen — a tender, af-
fectionate friend, a humane man in the finest
acceptation of the word, and a satirist who
never wrote or spoke a line to seriously wound
the feelings of man, woman or child.

WARD, CHARLES.— Born in 1761. Was
property man at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, for forty years.

WARD, SAMUEL. — Retired from the
stage and became a preacher of the Gospel.

WARD. THOMAS.— Born in Liverpool,

Eng., May 16, 1799. Made his debut in 1816,
at Dumbarton, Scotland, as Violet in the
" Mountaineers." First appeared in America,
in 1836, at Pittsburgh, Pa., as Michael in
"William Tell."

WARD, WILLIAM MELMOTH.— Born
in England, Oct. 6, 1S22, at Upton-upon-Sev-
ern, Worcestershire. Made his debut in Feb.,
1S40, at the National Theatre, Washington,
D. C.,as Rollain " Pizarro." First appeared
in New York, at the Chatham Theatre, as
Ataliba in " Pizarro."

WARDEN, EDWARD ADAMS.— Born
in Bedford, Eng., in 1S22. Made his debut zs
Lennox in " Macbeth," at the National Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, in 1S42. Shortly after this
he joined the Seguin Opera Troupe, as tenor
in the chorus, and playing small opera parts.
Joined the company at the Walnut, Philadel-
phia, the following season. In 1S4S he was at
the Park Theatre, New York. Rejoined the
Seguin Troupe, as second tenor, in 1849.

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Was afterwards at Burton's Chambers Street
Theatre, also the Old Broadway, and Astor
Place Opera House. In 1859 he was a mem-
ber of Wood's Ethiopian Minstrels, in New
York. Went to England in Aug., 1S59, where
he remained until May, 1866, when he returned
to New York, where he is at present.

WARE, CHARLES.— Made his debut
June 23, 1S5S, at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, as Shylock. Is at present in New York.

WARING, LEIGH.— Born in England.
Made his debict in Chester, Eng. First ap-
peared in America at the Boston Theatre.
While stage manager of the Charleston, S. C
Theatre, in 181 7, he died. He married Caro-
line Placide, afterwards Mrs. W. R. Blake.

WARING, MRS. — Born in England.
Made her debut in 1S22, at the Boston Thea-
tre, and recited Collins' " Ode on the Pas-
sions." First appeared in New York, in June,
1S24, at the Park Theatre, as Elvira in " Pi-
zarro." Returned to England, where she
died.

WARING, NOEL E.— This old circus
manager died in New Orleans, in Feb., 1854.

WARNER, CHARLES. — This well-
known circus showman was married to Mrs.
Dan. Rice, in 1S61. Died in Philadelphia,
Aug. 30, 1865, aged 34 years.

WARNER, JENNIE. — This lady was
married in Norfolk, Va., in July, 185S, to Rob-
ert Harvey.

WARNER, MRS.— Maiden name Mary
Huddart. Was born in Dublin, Ireland, in
179S. At fifteen years of age she played Lady
Macbeth to the Macbeth of Macready, at
Plymouth, Eng. In 1853 she supported Ed-
win Forrest at Drury Lane Theatre, London,
Made her American debut in 1851, at the
Chambers Street Theatre. New York, as Her-
mione in the "Winter's Tale." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Nov. 10. 1851, at the
Chestnut, as Queen Katharine. Died in Lon-
don, Eng., Sept. 24, 1854.

WARNER, NEIL— This gentleman is an
Australian tragedian of considerable ability.
Opened in London, Eng., March 6, 1865, as
Hamlet, at the Marylebone Theatre. He
made his first appearance in New York at the
New York Theatre, Feb. 20, 1S69, as Othello
to McKean Buchanan's Iago. Went to Cali-
fornia in May, 1S65. Is at present playing
star engagements through the country.

WARNER, W. A— Born in New York, in
1826. Made his debut as Marcellus in " Ham-
let," at Frankfort, Ky.

WARRELL, MASTER— Born in Edin-
burgh, Scotland. Made his debut in 1793, at
Annapolis, Md. Returned to England in 1812.

WARREN, ELLA.— Made her debut Nov.
iS, 1S50, at Barnum's Museum, Philadelphia,
as a danseuse. Retired from the stage several
years ago.

WARREN, J. V.— Made his debut Jan.
27, 184S, as Shylock, at the Chatham Theatre,
New York.

WARREN, MR. AND MRS. WIL-
LIAM.— Mr. W. was born in Bath, Eng.,
May 10, 1767. Made his debut at seventeen
years of age, as Young Norval, at Chipping-
ham, Eng. First appeared in America in 1 776,
at Baltimore, Md. First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Nov. 5, 1796, at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, as Friar Lawrence in " Romeo and
Juliet." He married the widow of Wignell,
formerly Mrs. Merry, and became manager of
the Chestnut. His last appearance on any
stage was Nov. 25, 1829, at this theatre, as
Sir Robert Bramble in " The Poor Gentle-
man." Died in Washington, D. C, Oct. 19,
1832.

Anne Brunton, afterwards Mrs. Merry,
Mrs. Wignell, and Mrs. Warren, was born in
Bristol, Eng., in 1770. Made her debut in
Nov., 17S5, as Euphrasia in the "Grecian
Daughter," in Bristol. In 1792 she was
married to Mr. Merry, and retired from the
stage. In 1796 she accompanied her hus-
band to America. Her love for the profession
induced her to return to the stage, making
her first appearance in America, Dec. 5, 1796,
at the Old Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, as Juiiet in " Romeo and Juliet." Ap-
peared in New York, Aug. 19, 1797, at the
Greenwich Street Theatre, as Belvidera in
" Venice Preserved." Mr. Merry died in
Baltimore, Dec. 23, 1798. On Jan. 1, 1803, she
married Mr. Wignell, who died in seven
weeks after their marriage. On Aug. 15, 1S06,
she was married to Mr. William Warren. On
June 28, 1808, she was seized with epileptic
fits and died at Alexandria, Va., in travail.

WARREN, MRS. DUANE.— Made her
debut March 3, 1866, at De Bar's Theatre, St.
Louis, .Mo., in the role of Hamlet.

WARREN, JR., WILLIAM.— Born in
Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1812. Made his first
appearance on the stage Oct. 27, 1832, at the
Arch Street Theatre, as Young Norval, at a
benefit given to the family of the late William
Warren. His first appearance in New York
was in 1841, at the Park Theatre, as " Gregory
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Umbrella." In 1845 he visited England, and
made his appearance at the Strand Theatre,
London. Opened at the Boston Museum
Aug. 23, 1847, as Billy Lackaday in " Sweet-
hearts and Wives." Has remained there ever
since, excepting one season, when he made a
starring tour with the Warren Combination.

WARWICK, J. H.— Born in London,

Eng. Made his debut at the Greenwich
Theatre, New York, in Oct., 1S47. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1857, at the
National, as Sir Charles Copeland in the
" Poor Gentleman." Went to California, and
was shortly after a member of the Legisla-
ture.

WATKINS, DICK.— This comedian and
comic vocalist died in Philadelphia, Aug. 8,
1864, aged 36 years. He married Ada John-
son.

WATKINS, MR. AND MRS. HARRY.
— Mr. W. was born in New York, Jan. 14,
1825. First appeared on the stage in 1S39, at
Fort Snelling, Minn., as Jaffier in " Venice
Preserved." First appeared in New York,
June 17, 1850, at the Chatham Theatre, as
Edward Middleton in " The Drunkard," being
the first performance of that drama in New
York. Assumed the management of Bar-
num's Museum, New York, in 1857. Went
to England in i860, and opened at the Lyceum
Theatre, London, as Capt. Harris in the
" Brigand and His Banker." Was married to
Mrs. Charles Howard, and together they
made a tour of Great Britain. He had been
previously married to a lady who was divorced
from him in the Supreme Court of New York,
in July, 1859. Mr. VV. first sued for a divorce,
and obtained it, but it was subsequently set
aside, and proceedings commenced by the
wife, when the referee reported that she was
entitled to it, and the court awarded her, also,
alimony at the rate of five dollars per week.
After nearly a four years tour of Great Britain,
playing in nearly all the chief cities, he return-
ed to America, and appeared at Wallack's,
Aug. 6, 1863, introducing, for the first time in
the United States, that novel effect "The
Ghost," which achieved a wonderful success,
both financially and sensationally. Mr. Wat-
kins is the author of a large.number of dramas,
comedies, and farces. Is a star, and with his
wife plays throughout the country, principally
in Irish drama.

Mrs. Watkins, formerly Mrs. Charles How-
ard, and whose maiden name was Rosina
Shaw, was born in Liverpool, Eng. Came to
America when very young, accompanied by

her father and sisters, Josephine (now Mrs.
John Hoey), and Mary Shaw. Mary and
Rosina, as the " Shaw Sisters," concertizing
throughout the country, obtaining great popu-
larity. Gifted with fine, natural soprano and
contralto voices, these young ladies, at the age
of nine and eleven years, were much sought
after, being then considered the best paying
cards before the public. After the death of
her father, Rosina adopted the stage as a pro-
fession, making a most successful debut June
5, 1844, as Harriet Arlington in a " Hundred
Pound Note," at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, then under the management of
W. E. Burton. While fulfilling an engage-
ment at Albany, N. Y., in June, 1S45, she be-
came the wife of Mr. Charles Howard. On
the first opening of the Varieties Theatre,
New Orleans, the manager, Mr. Thomas Pla-
cide, notwithstanding her brief experience on
the stage, selected Mrs. Howard as his lead-
ing lady. The wisdom of his choice was mani-
fested by the fact of her maintaining the posi-
tion for five consecutive years, achieving a lo-
cal popularity seldom paralleled. Subsequently
she travelled as a star. Opened in New York
at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre, as For-
tunio. Mr. Howard dying in 1S58, she was
married to Mr. H. Watkins, in 1S60, with
whom she made a tour of Great Britain.
Opened at the Lyceum, London, in Oct., 1S60,
as Francine in " Grist to the Mill," and won
instant popularity. Returned to America in
1S63, and opened at Wallack's, Aug. 6, as
Honora in the " Bride of an Evening."

WATSON, CHARLES.— Born in Phila-
delphia, where he made his debut in 1829, as
Rowley in '" School for Scandal," at the Chest-
nut Street Theatre. Died in Springfield, 111.,
in Aug., 1831.

WATSON, ELEANOR.— Made her debut
March 2, 1S61, at Niblo's Garden, New York,
as Zerlina in " Fra Diavolo." She made a
decided success, and played and sang with a
degree of confidence not usual with debutantes.
She had, however, been accustomed for years
to sing en amateur before large audiences,
and, therefore, the novelty of her situation on
this occasion did not produce the embarrass- .
ment almost invariably felt by novices.

WATSON, MRS. — Afterwards known as
Mrs. Dodge. Made her debut Dec. 7, 1835,
at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Susannah in
the " Marriage of Figaro." First appeared
in New York, Feb. 15, 1836, at the Park
Theatre, as the Countess in the " Marriage of
Figaro." Died in Louisville, Ky.

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WATSON, MRS. ANN —Maiden name
Wells. Died on board the steamer Richard
Stockton, in Philadelphia, Aug. 17, 1854.

WATSON, TOM.— This circus clown was
born in England, and came to America in
1857. After travelling with a variety of circus
companies, he died in the St. Louis, Mo.,
Hospital, in 1S60.

WAUGH, MRS. DE WITT— Made her
debut June 17, 1S67, in Montana, Colorado
Territory, as Lucrezia Borgia.

WAY, MRS.— First appeared in Philadel-
phia, Jan. 12, 1843, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, as Lady Allworth in " A New Way
to Pay Old Debts."

WAYT, LIZZIE.— Born in Athens, Ohio,
May 10, 1841, and was baptized Mary Eliza-
beth Wayt. Made her public appearance as a
lecturer.

WEATHERSBY, ELIZA.— Born in Lon-
don, Eng., in 1849. Made her first appearance
on the stage in 1865, at the Alexandra Theatre,
Bradford, Eng., under the management of
Buckstone and Wild, of the Haymarket Thea-
tre, London. Remained there six months,
and then joined Arthur Wood & Co. for a
Summer's tour. Made her first appearance in
London, Eng., at the Strand Theatre, in 1S66,
where she remained two seasons. Came to
America, April 2S, 1869, to join the Elise Holt
Troupe, and opened at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, with that party. First
appeared in New York, at Niblo's Garden, in
conjunction with the Lydia Thompson Troupe,
June 14, 1869, as Hafiz in " Sinbad the Sailor,'
and the following week played Sinbad, Lydia
Thompson's role, that lady being sick. Is
considered a good soubrette and burlesque
actress. Returned to London, Eng., to join
Mrs. John Wood's company at the St. James
Theatre, in Nov., 1S69.

WEAVER, JOHN H.— Born in Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut April 25, 1833,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Brutus.

WEBB, CHARLES.— Born in Philadel-
phia, where he made his debut in 1S11, at the
Tivoli Theatre. Committed suicide by jump-
ing off the wire bridge at Wheeling, Va., in
March, 1851.

WEBB, JAMES A.— This actor and for-
mer partner of Mr. J. B. Coney, who was on
his way to Galveston, Texas, where he was en-
gaged to play heavy business, died on board
the ship Milton, of disease of the heart, on
Thursday evening, Nov. 3, 1S39, and was
buried on the following day.

WEBB, SISTERS THE— Emma was
born in New Orleans, La., June 18, 1843.
Made her debut in New Orleans, as Juliamia
in the " Honeymoon." Ada was born in New
Orleans, Sept. iS, 1S45. Made her debut in
" Grandfather Whitehead," playing the Child,
at Placide's Varieties, New Orleans. Ada
soon after joined the Marsh Troupe. In 185S
the sisters gave drawing-room entertainments
with their mother. Visited California in 1859,
and played through the mountain towns and
cities. Opened in New York, Jan. g, 1S60,
at the Old Bowery Theatre, in the comic drama
of " Boys and Girls of the Present Day,"
Emma appearing as Fanny, and Ada as Kitty.
Went to England in 1867, and opened at the
Olympic, London, Aug. 14, 1867, in " Fan-
chon," altered to "The Grasshopper." Re-
visited California in Dec., 1S67, and returned
to New York in June, 1868. Emma then
quit the dramatic profession and turned her
attention to lecturing, while Ada continued
starring. Ada was married in Brooklyn, N.
Y., on Aug. 17, 1S69, to W. M. Connor, and
retired from the stage.

WEBSTER, MR.— At one time was a
useful member of the Chestnut Street Theatre
company, Philadelphia.

WEEKS, CHARLES— Afterwards kr.own
as Butler Wentworth. Made his debut in
July, 1850, at the Haymarket, London, Eng.,
as Claude Melnotte. In 1852 he was at the
Chestnut, Philadelphia. In 185S he retired from
the stage and became a preacher of the Gos-
pel, during the great religious revival, and
soon found himself in danger cf starvation. Af-
ter having abused the profession roundly, re-
turned to the stage in Jan., 1S59. He said
that he was compelled to return to the stage by
sheer necessity, having a mother and young
sisters depending upon his efforts for support.
After this he was connected with a newspaper
in Indianapolis, Ind. He published a card in
which he said that if any one would give him a
situation whereby he could by labor earn suffi-
cient to clothe and educate two little children,
and assist his mother, he would not go on the
stage again. He made money during his
week's engagement at the Troy Theatre ; half
as much as he received altogether from church-
es in one year.

WEHLI, JAMES M.— This celebrated
pianist came to this country in 1S65, and made
his debut Feb. 13, at Niblo's Saloon, with
M'lle De Katow, the Russian female violon-
cellist. Returned to England.

WELCH, RUFUS.— This old circub
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Sept., 1800. Joined a circus company in 1S19.
Travelled all over the world with, and in
search of wild animals. Died in Philadelphia,
Dec. 5, 1856.

WELLS, H.— A member of the Ravel
Family. Took his farewell of the stage, July
19, 1856, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, with the Ravel Family.

WELLS, JOHN GRIMALDL— This cir-
cus clown died in Philadelphia, in April, 1852.

WELLS, LOUISA.— Born in England,
Dec. 11, 1827. Made her American debut
Dec. 23, 1850, at the Museum, Albany, N. Y.,
as Fanny Gibbs in the " Ocean of Life."
Married to Lafayette Nixon, and retired from
the stage. Is at present living in New York.
WELLS, MARY.— Born in Lincoln, Eng.,
Dec. 11, 1829. Made her debut at the Muse-
um, Aloany, N. Y., under the management
of Mr. Meech, for the benefit of C. T. Smith,
Dec. 23, 1850, as Fanny Tubbs in the " Ocean
of Life," and Clementinain " Robert Macaire."
First appeared in Philadelphia, in Sept., 1855,
as Mrs. Dove in " Married Life." Opened in
New York, Jan. 21, 1S56, at Laura Keene's
Varieties, as Mad. Deschapelles in " Lady of
Lyons," and remained in her company until
i860. Was at Niblo's Garden from 1S62 to
1S68. Was married, June 18, 1867, in New
York, to Richard Stapells. Is at present at
Selwyn's Theatre. Boston.

WELLS, MISS CLARENCE.— First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, March 1, 1S39, at the
Chestnut, as Margaretta, in " No Song, No
Supper."

WELLS, SAMUEL.— This Ethiopian
comedian died in Virginia City, Nevada, Aug.
30, 1S64, aged 38 years.

WELLS, WILLIAM G.— Born in London,
Eng, Made his American debut at the Wal-
nut, Philadelphia, as a dancer. Retired from
the stage and opened a dancing academy.
Died in Mexico, in 1841.

WELSON, MR.— Right name Bland.
Born in England. Made his American debut
Jan. 29, 1802, at the Park Theatre, New
York, as Frank Oatland in " A Cure for the
Heartache.'

WEMYSS, FRANCIS COURTNEY.—
Born in Finch Lane, Cornhill, London, May
13, 1797. His first appearance on any stage
was at a private theatre in his native place.
He soon after joined the company at the
Montrose Theatre, Scotland, where, in 1814,
he made his first appearance as Young Norval,
and made a signal failure. His first appear-

ance on the London stage took place April 2,
1 82 1, at the Adelphi, as Sponge in " Where
shall I Dine." He was then engaged by Mr.
Miller, the London agent for the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. He sailed from
England Sept. 22, 1S22, and arrived safely in
New York, Nov. 16. His first appearance
on the stage was Dec. 11, 1S22, at the Old
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Vapid in " The
Dramatist." The house was very poor, and
his reception was not very flattering. First
appeared in New York, Sept. 20, 1824, at the
Old Chatham Theatre, as Marplot in " The
Busy Body." In June, 1827, he was acting
and stage manager of the Chestnut Street
Theatre. Onthefirstof Jan., 1S29, he became
lessee of the Chestnut Street Theatre, in con-
junction with L. Pratt. In 1833 he was man-
ager of the new Pittsburgh Theatre. In 1840
he was lessee of the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. On Jan. 5, 1859, he died at his
residence, No. 15 Crosby street, New York,
ofpneumonia.

WEMYSS, THOMAS COURTNEY.—
Born in Philadelphia, Feb. 2, 1S31. Commenc-
ed his career as an actor at the National Thea-
tre, New York, in Sept., 1840. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Sept. 9, 1850, at the Arch
Street Theatre.

WEMYSS, W. C— This gentleman is a
son of the late Francis Courtney Wemyss.
Was born in Philadelphia, April 25, 1841.
First appeared before the public as a child,
since which time he has held responsible po-
sitions in various theatres in New York. His
last appearance on the stage was as the School-
boy in " Seven Ages of Man," for the benefit
of the American Dramatic Fund Association,
at the Academy of Music, New York, in 1865.
Is at present keeping a theatrical book store at
No. 2 Astor Place, New York, where every-
thing appertaining to the stage can be had.
Mr. Wemyss is also comiected with the Tam-
many, New York.

WEST, J, — Born in England. Made his
American debut in 1S09, with Placide's com-
pany, in Charleston, S. C.

WEST, MISS.— Made her debut Dec. 19,
1S48, at the Walnut, Philadelphia, as Mrs.
Crow in the " Foreign Prince."

WEST, MR. — This equestrian manager
came to this country from England, in 1816,
with a circus company, and opened Nov. 28.

WESTERN, HELEN.— Miss Western
was born in 1843, and was the daughter of Mr.
Western, who died in Binghamton, N. Y., in
1858, of consumption. He had been in the

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cigar business in that town for some time. Her
mother afterwards married William B. English,
and is now known as Mrs. Jane English.
Helen was a younger sister of Lucille West-
ern. Made her debut as Eva, at the Boston
Museum, at five years of age. Shortly after
that she appeared at the National Theatre,
Boston, under her step-father's management,
and for several seasons played small parts with
her sister Lucille, all through the Eastern
country, from Boston to Portland, in Mr.
English's travelling company. She then, in
company with Lucille, commenced a starring
tour throughout the country, under the man-
agement of Mr. English, and were known as
the " Star Sisters," their principal piece being
"The Three Fast Men." In April, 1858,
they appeared in Philadelphia, at the National
Theatre, and produced the " Three Fast
Men," previous to which, however, they had
appeared at the Old Bowery, in New York.
On Nov. 13, 1861. Helen was married in Balti-
more, Md., to Mr. Hoblitzell, a young lawyer,
of that city, and they went to Paris : but ow-
ing to the great opposition of his family to the
match, and other causes, a divorce was short-
ly after obtained. She played engagements
through the English provinces, and opened,
June 13, 1863, at Sadler's Wells, London, in
" The French Spy." Sailed from England,
and arrived in Quebec, Canada, Oct. 13, 1863,
and forfeited an engagement at the Theatre
Royal, Montreal. Reopened in New York,
July 11, 1864, at the New Bowery Theatre, in
" The French Spy," after which she travel-
led throughout the country as a star. In
Aug., 1S65, she was married in Montreal, to
James Heme. Her last appearance was as
Jack Sheppard, and in the farce of " A Day
too Late," at Wall's Opera House, Washing-
ton. Died at the Kirkwood House, Washing-
ton, D. C.| on Dec. 11, 1868, and her remains
were interred in Mount Auburn, Boston,
Mass.

WESTERN, LUCILLE.— Born in New
Orleans, Jan. 8, 1843. In 1S49 she made her
debut at the National Theatre, Boston, danc-
ing and playing small parts. Travelled with
her sister Helen, as the " Star Sisters." First
appeared in New York, March 29, 1858, at the
Old Bowery Theatre, with her sister in the
"Three Fast Men." On Oct. n, 1859. was
married in St. Louis, Mo., to James Harri-
son Mead. Has travelled all over the coun-
try as a successful star.

WESTMORELAND, MISS M. B.—
Made her debut in Atlanta, Ga., as an ama-
teur, in 1856.

WESTON, GEORGE.-Familiarly known
as the " Great Western " Yankee comedian,
whistler, ett. Died in Binghamton, N. Y.,
July 25, 1857.

WHALLEY, W. H— Born in Port Hull,
County Donegal, Ireland, Aug. 28, 1837.
Came to America at an early age. Made his
debut in 1853, at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, in " Speed the Plough." Was
in the South four seasons, and three seasons
in Boston. Accompanied Lucille Western on
her Southern and Western starring tour.
Was married to Miss Steele. Is at present in
New York.

WHAREHAM, WILLIAM.— Died in
Cleveland, Ohio, July 30, 1849.

WHEATLEY, FREDERICK.— Made his
debut on the American stage in Baltimore,
Md., under the management of Wood and
Warren, as the Stranger. Retired from the
stage in 1829, and died in Philadelphia, in
1836. He was the father of William Wheat-
ley.

WHEATLEY, MRS. S.— Formerly Mrs.
Williams. Born in Dublin, Ireland. Made
her debut in America, May 17, 1815, at the
Park Theatre, New York, as Letitia Hardy.
She afterwards played Violante, Albina Man-
deville, Peggy (-'Country Girl"), Bisarra
(" Inconstant "), Maria (" Of Age To-mor-
row "), Priscilla, Tom Boy, &c, each character
gaining her greater favor with the audience.
She at once became a favorite, and played the
two following seasons with undiminished eclat
— having, in the meantime become Mrs. S.
Wheatley, by which name she was well
known at Boston and Philadelphia, where she
also ranked with the first comic actresses of
the day. She has been frequently confounded
with Mrs. Frederick Wheatley, so long a favor-
ite of New York in " old ladies."

WHEATLEY, SARAH.— Maiden name
Ross. Born at St. John, N. S.. in 1790.
Her parents were Scotch. Her father died
when she was two years of age. Made her
first appearance on the American stage, Nov.
12, 1805, at the Park Theatre, New York.
In 1806 she was married to Mr. Wheatley, and
retired from the stage ; but her husband failing
in business, she returned to it again, in 1S11,
for the support of her family. Took her final
leave of the stage in 1S43. Died in New
York, in July, 1854. She first exerted herself
in this arduous profession for the support of her
mother, and afterwards for the maintenance and
education of her children. Her reward was
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esteem of all who knew her. Mrs. Wheatley
was the best representative of " old women "
ever seen upon the American stage. Possessed
of remarkable study, she acquired the mastery
of the most difficult compositions with a ra-
pidity that astonished all her rivals, and at once
placed her among the most finished artists on
the stage. Her vivid and life-like acting was of a
character that once seen could not be forgotten.
She was a sterling scion of an old stock — one
whose legitimacy has been tested by experience,
a prominent picture on the canvas, in what-
ever scene she appeared. A member of the
stock company, and too much enamored of her
profession to make sacrifices to a partial ap-
plause extorted from the injudicious, she
stood alone in the line of her profession, which
was that of eccentric " old women " and the
Nurse in " Juliet." She was invaluable in the
revival of the old comedies.

WHEATLEY, WILLIAM. — Born in
New York, Dec. 5, 1816, and made his first
appearance on the stage at the Park Theatre,
New York, when a child, during the engage-
ment of Mr. Macready, in 1826. Mr. M. was
so pleased with our hero's impersonation of
Albert in " William Tell," that he prevailed on
his parents to let him accompany him on his
starring tour through the States, for the ex-
press purpose of personating the character of
Albert. He appeared in Philadelphia, Jan.
15, 1827, at the Chestnut, as Albert. After a
successful tour, Master Wheatley returned
home to the Park Theatre, and the piece
known as " Tom Thumb " was gotten up by
Mr. Simpson in magnificent style expressly for
Master W. In 1842 he joined the forces at
the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, mak-
ing his debut Sept. 22, as Doricourt in " Belle's
Stratagem." He retired from the stage,
taking a farewell benefit on March 24, 1S43,
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
After a brief sojourn in Wall street, New York,
he took a fancy to visit Nicaragua, and had the
honor of raising the first American flag on the
shore of Lake Nicaragua, at Virgin Bay. He
returned to the States, and made his reappear-
ance on the stage at the Chestnut Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia. On Aug. 20, 1S53, in con-
junction with Mr. John Drew, he became
lessee of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia. In 1S55 Mr. Drew retired from the
management, and until the season of iSsS-'sg
commenced, Mr. Wheatley was the sole mana-
ger. On Aug. iS, 1858, Mr. Wheatley associa-
ted himself with John S. Clarke in the man-
agement. With the close of the season of
i86o-'6i, Messrs, Wheatley and Clarke with-

drew from the management of this theatre.
Shortly after this Mr. Wheatley took possession
of the Continental Theatre, Philadelphia, and
it was while under his management that the
Gale Sisters met their death. He next took
a lease of Niblo's Garden, New York, which
was opened for the first time under his man-
agement in April, 1862, and where he con-
tinued tip to Aug. 31, 1S6S, when he retired
from active life as an actor and manager. On
Jan. 26, 1863, he assumed the management of
the New Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, and continued to manage that establish-
ment for one season. Is at present living in
retirement in New York.

WHEATLEIGH, CHARLES. — Mr.

Wheatleigh was born in London, Eng. From
his earliest recollections he had a pencliani for
the stage. He was brought up to the hair-
dressing and shaving business, which he fol-
lowed as a means of livelihood for some time.
He was always the most prominent person
about the dramatic associations in the City
of London, where, for a guinea, any person
can play Richard, Hamlet, etc., and for a
few shillings, in minor parts, such as Tres-
sel, etc. Our hero was indeed a stage-
struck youth, giving the drama his undivided
attention. His public debut took place at
Brighton, Sussex, Eng., as Romeo, when he
made a very favorable appearance. His first
appearance in London was in Sept., 1S4S, at
the Marylebone Theatre, as Captain Cleveland
in "Is She a Woman." In 1849 he visited
America, and was for a long time in the well-
known theatrical establishment of the Messrs.
Laird, in New York, and through whose in-
fluence he obtained an opening in that city.
His debut took place Aug. 31, 1S52, at Niblo's,
New York, as Doricourt in "Belle's Strata-
gem." This was hisfiist and only appearance
in that city for some time. He shortly after
became a great favorite in that city, while a
member of Laura Keene's Theatre. First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, Aug. 29, 1S53, at the
Walnut* as Montague Tucker in '" A Wife for
a Day." In Sept., 1S60, he visited California,
and produced Boucicault's " Colleen Bawn"
with success. Returned to the Atlantic sea-
board and played at Laura Keene's Theatre.
After a brief stay in New York and Philadel-
phia he returned to San Francisco, and, after
playing an engagement with Maguire, leased
the Eureka Theatre, San Francisco, in June,
1865. Is at present in New York.

WHEELER, FANNY.— Born in Phila-
delphia, where she made her debut in 1S40, at

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the Walnut Street Theatre. First appeared
in New York, in 1849, at Barnum's Museum

WHEELOCK, MRS. J. F.— Maiden
name Anna France. Made her debut Jan. 24,
1854, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as King
of Spain in "' Faint Heart Never Won Fair
Lady.' Was married to J. F. Wheelock, in
New York, April 9, 1861. Died in Wilton,
N. Y., Aug. 28, i865, a few days after her in-
fant child

WHITBY, MISS.— Made her debut in
May, 1S56, as Julianna, in the " Honeymoon,"
in Providence, B. I.

WHITFIELD, LOUISE— Made her de-
but it America, Sept. 13, 1865, at Newark, N.
J., as Margaret Elmore in " Love's Sacri-
fice."

WHITE, CHARLES.— This Ethiopian
comedian was born in New York, in 1821. In
the year 1843, at Thalian Hall, 42 Grand
street, New York, Charles White first regaled
his audiences with melodious strains from the
accordeon. In 1844 he became the proprietor
and funny man of a band of his own, called the
" Kitchen Minstrels." Heopenedat Palmer's
Concert Room, on the second floor on the cor-
ner of Broadway and Chambers street. In 1846
he opened his Melodeon. at 53 Bowery, New
York, at which place he gave a highly miscel-
laneous performance. Was manager of the
Theatre Comique, New York, for three years.
Is at present manager of the Waverley Thea-
tre, New York

WHITE, MR. AND MRS COOL.— Mr.
W. was born in 1821. In 1836 we hear of
him as a member of a travelling theatrical
troupe under the management of Falcon-
bridge, the humorist. Cool made his first
appearance with this company as Christopher
Strap in the " Pleasant Neighbor," in the
town of Carlisle, Pa. In 1848 he made his
first appearance at the Walnut Street Thea-
tre, singing Ethiopian songs between the
pieces, making his first appearance in the
original song written by himself, entitled
'■ Who's dat Nigger dar a-Peeping." In
1839 he played a star engagement at the
Front Street Theatre, Baltimore, opening as
Snowball, a dandy negro servant, in a piece of
his own writing, entitled " The Fall of Baby-
lon ; or, The Servant Turned Master." From
this time until 1842 he played various engage-
ments as the representative of dandy negroes.
Is now stage manager at Hooley's Minstrel
Hall, Brooklyn, where he has been for three
years.
Mrs. Cool White, formerly Mrs. Foster —

maiden name Eliza F. Bonnet — was born in
Pittsburgh, Pa., of French parents. Made
her debut in her native city, in 1837, under the
management of Francis Wemyss, with N. B.
Clarke as stage manager. Was married to
W. M. Foster, and she gradually became a
great favorite in the West, playing leading
business and first comedy. Was divorced from
Mr. Foster, and married Cool White. Made
her first appearance in New York, at Brough-
am's Lyceum, early in the season of i85i-'52,
as the Countess in " The Stranger." Her last
appearance on the stage was at the Academy
of Music, New York, for the benefit of the
Catholic Orphan Fund, in 1862, when she
played Mrs. Fitzgig. Is at present residing in
Brooklyn, N. Y., with her husband.

WHITE, F. B.- Born in Providence, R. I.,
in 1S17, where lie made his debut at the Muse-
um, in 1854. Died in San Francisco, Cal., Feb.
16, 1868, after an illness of five years.

WHITE, GEORGE W.— Born Sept. 27,
1816.

WHITE, JOHN J —Made hh debut Feb.
9, 1830, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as
Damon.

WHITE, LEMUEL G.— Born in Radnor,
Pa., Aug. 13, 1792. Made his debut in 1815,
at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as Zanga in the
" Revenge." Took his farewell of the stage,
May 2, 1826, at the Chestnut, Philadelphia, as
Sir Edward Mortimer.

WHITE, MARY ANN.— Attached to the
Richmond, Va., Theatre for some time. Died
i860, in that city, June 20.

WHITE, MISS C— Born in Philadelphia,
where she made her debut in 1836, at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre. Retired from the stage
in 1839.

WHITE, WILLIAM CHARLES.— Born
in Worcester, Mass. Made his debut June 5,
1797, at Boston. First appeared in New York,
Jan. 19, 1806, at the Park Theatre, as Young
Norval.

WHITEHOUSE, FREEMAN H — This
ballad singer was drowned in Portsmouth, N.
H., Aug. 28, 1865.

WHITING, JOSEPH.— Born in Boston,
Mass., where he made his debut in 1852, at
the Howard Athenaeum. Married Lillie
Brandon, who soon after obtained a divorce
from him. She is at present in Boston, while
Mr. Whiting is in the West, where he has
been for several seasons.

WHITLOCK, HENRY.— Born in Eng-
land, in 1787. Made his first appearance on

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any stage in 1803, at the Haymarket Theatre,
Boston, Mass., as Young Norval in "Doug-
las."

WHITLOCK, MR. AND MRS.— Mr. W.
was born in England. Was brought to this
country in 1793, by Wignell, for the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Made his first
appearance on the American stage at Annapo-
lis, Md., with the Chestnut Street company.
First appeared in New York, in 1797, at the
Greenwich Street Theatre, as Count Baldwin
in " Isabella ; or, The Fatal Marriage." Re-
turned to England with his wife, and died in
1812.

Mrs. W., maiden name E. Kemble, sister
to Mrs. Siddons, was born at Warrington,
Lancashire, Eng. , April 2, 1761. Married C.
E. Whitlock in 1786. Made her first appear-
ance in London, Jan. 6, 1783, at Drury Lane
Theatre, as Alicia in "Jane Shore." Came
to America with her husband in 1793, for the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Made
her first appearance on the American stage,
the same year, at Annapolis, Md , the yellow
fever prevailing in Philadelphia, compelling
the company to take up their quarters at that
place. She afterwards became a permanent
member of the company at Philadelphia.
First appeared in New York, Aug. 30, 1797, at
the Greenwich Street Theatre, as Isabella in
" The Fatal Marriage." She had the honor
of playing before George Washington, in
Philadelphia. Died in England, in 1835.

WHITMAN, FRANK.— Born Feb. 16,
1826. Married, July 7, 1858, to Mary E.
Tyrrell. Died in Boston, Dec. 10, 1862.

WHITNEY, MR.— Made his debut April
18, 1839, at the Walnut, Philadelphia, as
Richard the Third, since which night he has
appeared only as a lecturer.

WHITTAKER, JACK.— This equestrian
died in the Vera Cruz hospital, in April, 1847.

WHITTAKER, PATRICK.— This circus
performer fell from two horses while riding in
Brooklyn, in 1826, and died from the effects of
his injuries.

WIELAND, GEORGE.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, Jan 22, 1832, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as Punch in a pantomime.

WIETHOFF, MONS.— First appeared in
Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1848, as a dancer. Has
since appeared at the various variety halls in
the country. Is at present at the Waverley
Theatre, New York

WIGNELL, THOMAS.— Born in London,
Eng. Came to America in 1774, but the
American revolution changed his plans, and

he visited Jamaica, where he remained until
1785. Made his first appearance on the Ameri-
can stage, in 1785, at the John Street Theatre,
New York, as Joseph Surface in " School for
Scandal." In 1794, in conjunction with Rei-
nagle, he became manager of the New Chest-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Died in
Philadelphia, in 1803.

WILBUR, MRS.— This lady, a native of
Charlestown, Mass., made her debut on the
stage in June, 1861, at the Boston Museum,
for the benefit of Mrs. Vincent.

WILDER, JOHN C— Born in New Bos-
ton, N. H.,in Dec, 1826. He first embarked
in the show business in 1856, in Providence,
R. I., where he opened a variety concert hall,
and he continued an active showman up to
1868, when he withdrew and embarked in other
pursuits in New York. Died in New York,
very suddenly, on Aug. 16, 1S69, of paralysis.

WILDMAN, MRS. F. J —A once popu-
lar Western actress. Died in Dayton, Ohio,
Nov. 7, 1S67, aged 32 years. She played Os-
ric to Boothroyd Fairclough's Hamlet, in
New York, in the Spring of 1867.

WILFORD, MISS A. J.— This young ac-
tress died in Holyoke, Mass., Dec. 4, 1S65.
She had been attached to the Boston theatres
for several seasons. Was the wife of De Groat,
the actor.

WILHORST, MAD. CORA DE.- Right
name is Withers. Born in New York, and
the daughter of one of the wealthiest citizens
in the Metropolis, a cashier in one of the
banks. Her family is of Quaker origin. She
married M. De Wilhorst, a foreigner, who was
her music teacher, against her father's wishes,
for which offence he discarded her. She de-
termined, however, to turn her talents to ac-
count, having received an excellent education.
Her first public appearance took place Aug.
21, 1856, at the Ocean House, Newport, R. I.,
as a singer. Made her debut in Philadelphia,
Nov. 28, 1856, at Thalberg's concert, at Mu-
sical Fund Hall. First appeared in opera, in
" Lucia di Lammermoor," at the Academy of
Music. New York,. Jan. 28, 1S57. Appeared
in Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1S58, at the Academy
of Music, as Lucien in " Lucia di Lammer-
moor." In 1S57 she sailed for France, and
appeared, Nov. 2S, at the Theatre des Italiens,
as Norma in " Don Pasquale." Is at present
in Europe.

WILKINSON, CHARLES DE WITT
CLINTON— Bern in Plainfield.Conn., April
21, 1830. Made his debut Dec. 10, 1850. in
Worcester, Mass., as Tim in "My Wife's

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Second Floor." First appeared in Philadel-
phia, iu Jan., 1856, as Tom Dribbles, at the
City Museum First appeared in New York,
Sept. 15, 1857, at the New Bowery Theatre,
as Bobtail in " My Precious Betsy." Was
married to Lillie L. Marden. formerly Miss
Cantor, at Portsmouth, N. H., Oct. 22, 1868.
Is now travelling as stage manager with Bid-
well's dramatic company.

WILKINS. MRS. MARIE.— Born in

England. Is the widow of Sergeant Wilkins,
a celebrated barrister of London. Made her
debut at the Haymarket Theatre, London, in
March, 1858, as Widow Green in " Love
Chase." First appeared in America, as Wid-
ow Green, in New York, at Wallack's Theatre,
Dec. 17, 1863. Is at present in Boston.

WILKINSON, JAMES PIMBRILY.—
Born in London, in 1787. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in 1806, at Greenbrook,
Kent, Eng., as Valverde in " Pizarro." First
appeared on the American stage, Aug. 30,
1832, at the Park Theatre, New Yoik, as
Geoffrey Muffmcap in " Amateurs and Actors,"
and in " Exchange no Robbery." First ap-
peared in Philadelphia, March 26, 1833, at the
Walnut, as Ephraim in " School for Prejudice"
In 1833 he returned to his native place, where
he was residing at last accounts.

WILKS, BENJAMIN G. S.— Born in
England. Made his first appearance on the
stage, Feb. 27, 1836, at the Arch Street Thea-
tre, Philadelphia, as Count Calmer in " The
Exile ; or, The Russian Daughter." Retired
from the stage, and is at present a member of
the Walnut Street Theatre Orchestra, Phila-
delphia.

WILKS, ANNIE.— Born in Philadelphia,
in 1840. Made her first appearance on the
stage, in her native city, at the Old National
Theatre, playing small parts. Was married to
Mr. May, in Oct., 1862. Died in Toronto,
C. W., Sept. 10, 1863.

WILKS, MRS.— Maiden name Packard.
Was born in Philadelphia. Made her first ap-
pearance on the stage in 1834, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, in her native city, as a member
of the corps de ballet. Season of i856-'57,
was at the Arch Street Theatre, in the same
city, as the representative of old women. Re-
tired from the stage, and now living in Phila-
delphia.

WILLETT, JOSEPH M.— Commenced
his show life career in 1851, with the Peak
Family of Bell Ringers. Died in Milwaukee,
Wis., May 23, 1864.

WILLIAMS. MR. AND MRS. BAR-
NEY.— Mr. W. was born in Cork, Ireland, in
1823. He commenced his theatrical career as
a " super." In 1836 he was at the Franklin
Theatre, New York, playing in the " Ice
Witch," under the management of William
E. Dinneiord. Made his first appearance in
Philadelphia, on March 19, 1845, at the Old
National, as Mad Sampson in " The Heroic
Struggle of 1776." In Aug., 1845, he was
manager of Vauxhall Garden, in the Bowery,
New York. On Nov. 29, 1850, he married
Mrs. Charles Mestayer. In 1854, in company
with his wife, he set sail for San Francisco,
Cal., and arrived there Sept. 18. On the 24th
of the same month he opened at the Metro-
politan. On June 7, 1855, in company with
his wife, he sailed for England, and made his
debut June 30, at the Adelphi Theatre, Lon-
don. " Rory O'More " was his starting piece
there, and in it he made a very favorable im-
pression at the start. He travelled all over
the continent. Returned to this country, in
Sept., 1859, and commenced an engagement at
Niblo's Garden New York. His right name
is Bernard Flaherty. His management of the
Broadway Theatre, New York (formerly Wal-
lack's Old Theatre), terminated April 28, 1869.
At present he is playing star engagements.

Maria Pray, afterwards Mrs. Mestayer, now
Mrs. Williams, was born in New York, in
1828. Became a member of the corps de bal-
let at the Chatham Theatre, New York, at
fifteen years of age. She was shortly after mar-
ried to Charles Mestayer. On Nov. 29, 1850,
she was married to Mr. Williams, and from
that day can Mr. Williams date his rise in the
profession ; for not until they started together
was he recognized in the profession as of any
account. Mrs. W. made her debut on the
French stage, April 23, 1S67, at the French
Theatre, New York, as Ca^sarine Clapier in
the vaudeville of " Le Mariy dans du Coon."
Has appeared throughout the country with her
husband, fulfilling star engagements.

WILLIAMS, CELESTE.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in 1830. Made her debut Dec. 29,
1838, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, as a danseuse.

WILLIAMS, E. B.— Right name Adam
Brock. Born in Albany, N. Y., Dec. 25,
1824, where he made his debut as Player King
in " Hamlet." First appeared in New York,
in 1847, at tne Chatham Theatre. He was the
original Potter in " Still Waters Run Deep,''
in Boston. Died on Blackwell's Island, N.
Y., April 2i, 1867.

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WILLIAMS, MISS E. L.— This Welsh
nightingale made her American debttt Sept. 14,
1S57, at Barnum's Museum, New York, ap-
pearing in a new mono-vaudeville, or illustra-
ted song drama, sustaining twelve characters
and singing seventeen songs.

WILLIAMS, H. A.— This gentleman, af-
ter being connected with the Boston theatres
for some time, made his debut in New York
Sept. 1, 1817, at the Park Theatre, as Gossa-
mer in " Laugh When You Can." He was
father of La Petite Augusta.

WILLIAMS, H. B.— This English clown
made his debid in America at Lent's New
York Circus, March 16, 1868. Returned to
England in Oct., 1869.

WILLIAMS, JOEY.— Was connected
with Sol Smith's travelling company through
the West, in 1822. He was eaten up by
wolves while travelling on foot from Pensacola
to St. Augustine.

WILLIAMS, ROBERT. — Brought to
America by Cooke, from England, in 1837.

WILLIAMS, W H.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his debut at Sadler's Wells
Theatre. Made his American debut at the
Old National Theatre, Leonard and Church
streets, New York, in 1S38, as Sir Anthony
Absolute. Returned to England, and died at
Pentonville, Oct. 20, 1846.

WILLIAMSON, MR.— Born in England,
and made his first appearance on the stage in
1795, at the Covent Garden Theatre, London.
Made his debut in America, Dec. 30, 1796, as
Tom Tug in " The Waterman," at the Hay-
market Theatre, Boston. First appeared in
New York in 1797, at the John Street Thea-
tre, as Tom Tug.

WILLIAMSON, MR. AND MRS. J.
BROWN.— MR. W. made his first appear-
ance on the American stage, Jan. 25, 1796, at
the Haymarket Theatre, Boston, as Othello.
Died at Charleston, S. C, March 26, 1802,
while a member of the theatre.

Mrs. W., maiden name Fontenelle. Came
to America with her husband, and made her
debut Jan. 25, 1796, as Little Pickle in the
" Spoiled Child," at the Haymarket Theatre,
Boston, and it was one of the most brilliant
and astonishing displays of theatrical genius
ever exhibited to an American audience.
First appeared in New York, at the John
Street Theatre, as Priscilla Tomboy in " The
Romp." Died at Charleston, S. C, Oct. 31,
1799.

WILLIAMSON, J. C— Born in Mercer,
Pa., Aug. 26, 1844 In 1861 he became assis-

tant treasurer of the Milwaukee, Wis., Thea-
tre. The company of this theatre shortly af-
ter went on a travelling tour, and while in
Madison, Wis., he made his first appearance
on the stage. He afterwards travelled through
the States with the Denin Sisters. Returned
to Milwaukee, and, as Pat Leary in the " Ex-
tremes," he made a hit. Made his first ap-
pearance in New York at Laura Keene's
Varieties, during the Summer season, under
Jane English's management. First appeared
with Wallack's company in the Summer of
1863. Remained there five seasons, and then
appeared at the Broadway 1'heatre, under
Barney Williams' management, as first low
comedian. Is now at Wallack's Theatre. Is
one of the best eccentric actors on the stage.

WILLIS, OSCAR— Right name Oscar
McLain. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 14,
1843. First appeared on the stage at the
Athenasum, Pittsburgh, in the Fall of 1858, as
a baujoist and Ethiopian comedian, and has
since performed in the various variety halls
throughout the country. Was married to
Augusta Lamareux, in Baltimore, Md., Nov.
16, 1S67.

WILLS, JAMES.— Born in Baltimore,
Md. Made his debut in 1831, at the Front
Street Theatre, Baltimore. First appeared
in Philadelphia, July iS, 1838, at the Walnut
Street Theatre. Cut his throat and died, in
Natchez, Miss., in 1839.

WILLMORE, JENNIE.-Born in Eng-
land. Made her London debut Aug. 31, 1S63,
at the New Royalty Theatre, as Tom Tittlebat
in " The Pirates of Putney." Was married to
Felix Rogers. Came to America with her hus
band in Feb., 1869, and made her American de-
but at the Walnut Street Theatre. Philadel-
phia, March 29, in " Ixion." First appeared in
New York, May 10, 1869, at Waverley Thea-
tre, in " Middy Ashore."

WILLMORE, LIZZIE— Born in Eng-
land. Made her London debut Dec. 26, 1863,
at Drury Lane, as Sinbad, in " Sinbad the
Sailor." After playing at the various English
theatres, she made her debut in America,
April 22, 1867, as Carline in the " Black
Crook," at Niblo's Garden, New York. A
short time after the close of the "Black
Crook," she returned to England, but revis-
ited America in Feb., 1869, with her sister
Jennie, and appeared in Philadelphia. Took
another trip to England in July, returning in
Aug., 1S69, and opened at the Theatre Cora-
ique, New York, Aug. 16. Is the wife of W.
Ellerton, comedian.

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WILMOT, MRS.— Formerly Mrs. Mar-
shall. Born in England. Made her first ap-
pearance on the American stage in 1793, with
the Chestnut Street Theatre company, of
Philadelphia, at Annapolis, Md. She after-
wards went to Philadelphia, and became a
valuable acquisition to the Chestnut Street
Theatre company.

WILSON, MISS.— Made her debut in
1814, at the Park Theatre, New York, as
Widow Brady in the " Irish Widow."

WILSON, MR.— Born in Scotland, Dec.
25, 1801. Made his first appearance on the
stage at the Covent Carden Theatre, London,
Eng., Oct. 16, 1830, as Carlos in "The Du-
enna." First appeared on the American
stage, Oct. 15, 1838, at the National Theatre,
Leonard and Church streets, New York, as a
tenor singer in the opera of " Amilie." Made
his debut in Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1839, at tne
Chestnut Street Theatre, as Elvino in " La
Somnambula."

WILSON, MR. AND MRS. ALEXAN-
DER.— Mr. W. was formerly a sea captain,
a merchant, a speculator in lands, goods and
tenements, actor, manager, and finally retired
to a farm of his own in New York State.
Made his first appearance in New York at
the Park Theatre, in Jan., 1817, as Rolla.
Opened in Philadelphia, Dec. 5, 1822, at the
Chestr.ut Street Theatre, as Pierre in "Venice
Preserved." He shortly after married Miss
Brobston, a young lady of Philadelphia. After-
wards became manager of the National Thea-
tre, situated corner of Leonard and Church
streets, New York, in 1839. First appeared
on the London stage, Oct. 7, 1833, at the Hay-
market Theatre, as Othello. Retired from the
stage in 1839, and purchased a farm in the
State of New York, where he died, in 1834.

Mrs. VV., maiden name Brobston, was born
in Philadelphia. Made her first appearance
on the stage, March 12, 1794, at the John
Street Theatre, New York, as the Widow
Brady in " The Irish Widow." Was a very
successful actress at the Olympic Theatre,
New York, in 1812. Died in 1855, at her hus-
band's farm on the banks of the Hudson.

WILTON, J. HALL— This dramatic
agent, who came to America with Jenny Lind,
died in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 18, 1862.

WINANS, JOHN, JR.— This Ethiopian
comedian was accidentally shot in Baltimore,
Md., in 1S61, and died the following day.

WINANS, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.—
Mr. W. was born in New York, in 1817.
Made his debut when quite young, in a West-

ern theatre. Was a great favorite at the
Bowery Theatre, New York, for a long time.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1S43,
at the National Theatre. In 1S44 he was
married to the mother of Susan and Kate
Denin. In June, 1S59, he was found wander-
ing about the streets of Philadelphia, without
a home, and was taken care of until Sept. 7,
when he was taken to the Blockley Almshouse.
On Oct. 21 the officers of the institution
missed him, and after a diligent search, his
corpse was found, Dec. 22, 1859, under the
stairway in the cellar, in a decomposed state.

Mrs. W. made her debut in Philadelphia,
Nov. 23, 1S43, at the National Theatre, as
Mad. Pipelot in the " Mysteries of Paris."

WINELL, MR.-Born in England. Made
his American dehit Sept. 5, 1752, at Williams-
burgh, Va., as Salanio and Gobbo in the
" Merchant of Venice." First appeared in
New York, in Sept., 1753, at the Nassau
Street Theatre.

WINNEMORE, TONY.— First appeared
in Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1846, at the National
Theatre.

WINSHIP, GEORGE.— This Ethiopian
comedian was born in New York, March 9,
1830. Appeared at the Old Bowery Circus in
1845. Was paralyzed in 1868. Is residing in
New York,

WINSLOW, A. H— Made his debut July
19, 1852, at Wallack's Theatre, New York, as
Macbeth.

WINSTANLEY, MRS.-First appeared
in Philadelphia, May 7, 1S49, at the Arch
Street Theatre, as Lady Franklin in " Money."

WINTER, MRS, E. C— This lady made
her debut on the stage at Rochester N. Y.,
in Nov., 1863, as Julia in "The Hunchback,"
at the Metropolitan Theatre, under the man-
agement of Mr. Mills. Mrs. Winter also
played Pompadour in " Narcisse." Subse-
quently played engagements in Toronto and
other cities in Canada. First appeared in
New York, at the Olympic, under Mrs.
Wood's management, in April, 1864, as Rosina
in " Our Wife." Also played Mrs. Fitz-
herbertin "A Handsome Husband." Played
at the Winter Garden, N. Y., in March, 1866,
Katherine to Edwin Booth's Petruchio. Acted,
in 1866, in travelling companies with Hackett,
Mrs. Ford, Lady Percy Alice in " Rip Van
Winkle," at Providence, Brooklyn, etc.
Brought out her own version of " Mary Stu-
art" at Toronto, C. W., April 14, 1867. Also
enacted during this engagement, Juliet, Julia,
Mrs. Sternhold, Lady Gay Spanker, and Anne

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Chute. Engaged at Wallack's Theatre in
June, 1867. Played Kate O'Brien in " Sha-
mus O'Brien," and Mrs. Redmond in "The
Bells of Shandon." These pieces were
brought out by Dan Bryant. Lotta came
next, and Mrs. Winter enacted in Brougham's
"Old Curiosity Shop." Re-engaged by Mr.
Wallack for regular season of i867-'68. Ap-
peared as Cornelia in " Meg's Diversion,"
when the season opened. Engaged with
Brougham's company at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre, and had leading comedy (juvenile)
business. During the ten weeks of Mr.
Brougham's season, she was off the bill but
one week. Played Agnes in " A Gentleman
from Ireland " with excellent success. En-
gaged at Booth's Theatre in May, 1869. Ap-
peared as Desdemona to supply a vacancy
caused by Miss McVicker's illness. Is a mem-
ber of Mr. Booth's company for the regular
season of 1 869-' 70.

WISSLER, ANNA.— Miss Wissler is of
German parentage, but a Philadelphian by
birth. Her education in the musical art (she
can sing in all languages known to it), has
been perfected in Europe, where she has stu-
died under the best masters. Made her debut
in opera April 18, i860, at Winter Garden,
New York, under the management of Max
Maretzek, as Orsini in " Lucrezia Borgia."

WOOD, ELIZABETH.— Born in Phila-
delphia, in which city she made her debut,
Dec. 14, 1839, at the Chestnut Street Theatre,
as Amanthis in the " Child of Nature.

WOOD, G. — This Irish comedian made his
American debut Jan. 27, 1845, at Niblo's Gar-
den, New York, as Denis Murphy in " A
Cure for Dumbness."

WOOD, LIZZIE.— Born in New Orleans,
in 1846. Made her debut as a danseuse,
at the National Theatre, Cincinnati, under
Bates' management. First appeared in New
York, in 1865, at the New Bowery Theatre, as
Mazeppa. Soon after retired from the stage
and married H. B. Gates.

WOOD, HARRY H.— Bora in Birming-
ham, Eng., in Nov., 1845. First appeared on
the stage as a dancer, at Barnum's Museum,
New York, in 1861, under an assumed name.
Was engaged by Mrs. John Wood for the
Olympic Theatre, New York, as ballet mas-
ter for the season of i863~'64. Before the sea-
son closed he joined the Martinetti and Mar-
zetti Troupe of pantomimists. Visited the
island of Cuba, as well as the principal cities
in the United States. He next appeared at
Pike's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, as an

actor for the first time, as Osric in " Hamlet,"
during the engagement of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Kean, Since then he has played
light comedy and juveniles. Is at present en-
gaged at the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md.

WOOD, MR. AND MRS. JOHN.— Mr.
W. was born in England. Made his debut
with a travelling company when but a boy.
He married when he was young, and himself
and his wife played their first good engage-
ment at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, Eng.
His Touchstone, and his wife's Audrey were
much liked. First appeared on the American
stage Sept. 11, 1854, at the New Boston Thea-
tre, as Bob Acres. Visited California in 1859,
with his wife, from whom he separated.
Died in Victoria, Vancouver's Island, May 28,
1863.

Mrs. Wood, maiden name Vining, was born
in England. Came to America with her hus-
band, and made her debut Sept. n, at the
New Boston Theatre, as Gertrude in " A
Loan of a Lover." In 1859 was manageress
of the American Theatre, San Francisco. In
May, 1S60, she appeared at the Olympic Thea-
tre, New York. After a successful manage-
ment of that theatre, she took a farewell
benefit, retired June 30, 1S66, and sailed for
England, July n. She opened in London in
" Barnaby Rudge," but was a failure, owing to
the bitter feeling existing across the water to
American artists, they thinking she was an
American. Is at present manageress of the
St. James' Theatre, London, Eng.

WOOD, MRS. JOHN D.— This once
popular actress died in Buffalo, N. Y., March
18, 1865, from the effects of burns received
while attempting to save a little girl who was
on fire.

WOOD, MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH —
Mr. W. was born in Breton, Eng., March 7,
1801. Made his debut as a vocalist, in 1826,
in Dublin, Ireland . Made his debid as an actor
as Hawthorne in "Love in a Village." First
appeared in London, June 30, 1828, as Ed-
ward in the " Freebooters." In May, 1S30, he
married Lady Wiiliam Lennox. In 1S33 he
came to America, and made his debut Sept.
9, as the Prince in " Cinderella," at the Park
Theatre, New York. First appeared in Phila-
delphia, Oct. 7, 1833, as Hawthorne. Re-
turned to England with his wife on June 8,
1836.

Mrs. Wood was born in Edinburgh, Scot-
land, in Oct., 1802. Her maiden name was
Susannah Paton. At two years of age she
could distinguish any note, whether a full tone

Mes. JOHN WOOD.

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or a semitone. At four years of age she
played on the piano and harp, and at five
years composed several pieces which were
thought worthy of publication. At eight years
of age she gave public concerts, under the pat-
ronage of the Duchess of Buccleugh. She
then withdrew for six years from the public
eye, and devoted herself to study. In 1820
she reappeared at the Haymarket Theatre,
London, as Susannah in The Marriage of
Figaro." She was then engaged at Covent
Garden at a handsome salary, where she re-
mained for four years. In an evil hour she
consented to marry Lord William Lennox, in
1824, whose conduct towards her excited the
sympathy of the public. A divorce having
been legally obtained, she married Mr. Joseph
Wood, in May, 1828. Her first public ap-
pearance after her marriage with Mr. Wood,
was on Feb. 24, 1829, as Reiza in "Oberon,"
when Mr. Wood represented Sir Huon for the
first time. On April 5, 1831, Mrs. Wood ap-
peared at the King's (now Her Majesty's)
Theatre, in the Haymarket, London, being,
as it was then observed, the first Englishwoman
after Cecilia Davies who had obtained that
distinction without a certificate of character
from Italy. In 1833, she visited the United
States with her husband, and made her first
appearance at the Park Theatre, New York,
Sept 9, as Cinderella. On Oct. 7, 1833, she
made her first appearance in Philadelphia, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, as Rosetta in
" Love in a Village." After a successful star
engagement in company with her husband,
they were announced to appear at the Park
Theatre, New York, May 30, 1836, but Mr.
Wood, owing to some misunderstanding, was
hissed from the stage and not permitted to ap-
pear. She breathed her last at Bulcliffe Hall,
Bretton West, near Wakefield, Eng., July 21,
1S64, where she had resided for twelve months.

WOOD, ROSABEL— Born in New York,
June 21, 1845. She is the only daughter of
William Wood, the pantomimist. First ap-
peared on the stage as La Petite Rosabel, at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, at
three and a half years of age, for the bene-
fit of Charles Burke, in the dance in the
" Dumb Man of Manchester." For four
years she appeared at the various theatres in
Philadelphia, as a dansease. At ten years of
age her father died, when she went to Balti-
more, and for eleven months played with her
brother. In 1856. she appeared at the Walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, and the follow-
ing season at the Arch Street Theatre, under
Wheatley and Clarke's management, as pre-

miere danseuse. There she remained three
seasons. First appeared in New York, at the
Winter Gaiden, during John S. Clarke's en-
gagement, dancing in "The Naiad Queen."
She then went to Boston, under an engage-
ment with E. F. Keach, of the Museum, and
in 1864, went to New Orleans, La., and first
appeared in that city at the Varieties Theatre.
At this theatre she relinquished dancing, and
made her first appearance in a speaking part,
since a child, in the character of Madelain in
" Satan in Paris." Soon after adopting this
new line of business, she made a successful
tour through the Southern States, and while in
Texas, was married, on Aug. 28, 1865, to Mr.
Louis Morrison. She was re-engaged at the
Varieties Theatre, New Orleans, under the
management of W. R. Floyd, for the seasons
of iS66-'67 and iS67-'68, and is now playing
at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

WOOD, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM B.
— Mr. W. was born at Montreal, May 26, 1779.
In 1798 he left New York with three doubloons
in his pocket, for Annapolis, Md.. to attempt
the stage. His delmt took place June 26,
1798, at Annapolis, as George Barnwell. First
appeared in Philadelphia in 1798, in "Secrets
Worth Knowing." On Jan. 30, 1S04, he was
married to Miss Juliana Westray. In the Au-
tumn of 1809, he purchased from Warren one
half of his interest in the Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington theatres, and entered on his
duties as manager. Previous to commencing
his management, he paid a visit to New York,
and made his debut at the Park Theatre, as
De Valmont. In the Autumn of 1810 he
opened in Baltimore. Commenced at the
Chestnut, Philadelphia, in Sept., 1812 ; con-
tinued at this establishment till the close of the
season of 1820. On Dec. 2, 1S22, he opened
the New Chestnut, Philadelphia, with the
" School for Scandal." In 1826, after having
been with Mr. Warren for sixteen years as co-
manager, he sold out to that gentleman, and
on Oct. 1, 1828, opened the New Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. His last appearance
took place Nov. 18, 1846, at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. The bill was " The
Maid of Croissy," and " The Irish Ambassa-
dor," Mr. Wood appearing as Sergeant Aus-
terlitz, In 1856 he turned author, and wrote a
book of his Personal Recollections of the
Stage. Although it speaks a great deal of No.
1, and pays a higher compliment to English
actors than it does to those who were " to the
manner born," yet it is very interesting. Died
in Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1861.
Mrs. W., maiden name Juliana Westray,

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made her first appearance on the American
stage in 1797, at the Haymarket Theatre, Bos-
ton, Mass. First appeared in New York,
June 14, 1798, at the Park Theatre, as Sarsnet
in " The Deserted Daughter." On Jan. 30,
1804, she was married to Mr. William B.
Wood. Appeared in Philadelphia, at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, in Sept., 1812. Died
in Philadelphia, Nov. 13, 1836.

WOOD, WILLIAM.— Born in London,
Eng. Made his American debut in Dec, 1838,
at the Chatham Theatre, New York, as the
Dumb Man of Manchester. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Jan. 10, 1839, at the Walnut
Street Theatre. Died in Philadelphia, Jan.
18, 1855.

WOOD, WILLIAM A. — Born in London,
Eng., Jan 23, 1S33. Made his first appear-
ance on the stage at the London Bridge Thea-
tre, at the age of three and a half years.
Came to this country in 1839, and made his
debut at the Chatham Theatre, New York.
First appeared in Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1847,
at the Arch Street Theatre, as Musha Pug in
"Jack Robinson and his Monkey." Died in
Philadelphia, July 31, 1S62, from a disease
contracted while with the three months Volun-
teers, during the rebellion of 1861.

WOODBURY, MISS S. — Afterwards
known as Mrs. McFarland. First appeared
in Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1S53, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, as the Countess in the " Stran-
ger."

WOODBURY, MR.— Made his debut in
1838, at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadel-
phia, as Tyrrel in " Richard the Third."

WOODHAM, MR.— Made his first appear-
ance in Philadelphia, in 1806, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, where he remained for some
time. He was the husband of Mrs. Moore.
They were attached to the Boston Theatre in
1816.

WOODHULL, FRED. — Right name
William Blanch. Born in London, Eng., in
1843. Arrived in New York in 1852. Went
to California in 1859, and made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in 1S60, at the Athenaeum,
San Francisco, as Old Wintei blossom in " Our
Gal." First appeared in New York, at the
New Bowery Theatre, with the Buislay
Family, in 1867.

WOODHULL, JACOB. — Right name
Wood. Was born in the State of New York,
and descended from a Quaker family. Made
his first appearance on the stage as Jaffier in
" Venice Preserved," at the Park Theatre,

New York. It was for this gentleman's bene-
fit, in 1826, at the Park Theatre, that Mr.
Edwin Forrest made his bow to a New York
audience, appearing as Othello. In 1832 he
was manager of the Richmond Hill Theatre,
New York. Died of cholera, in New York,
Aug. 31, 1S32.

WOODHULL, JOHN.-Bom in New
York State, and made his first appearance on
the stage, in 1827, at the Park Theatre, New
York. Died in New York, in 1838. He was
a brother of Jacob Woodhull.

WOODWARD, MARY S.— Born March
1, 1819. Was a favorite at the Park Theatre,
New York, and afterwards at the Chestnut,
Philadelphia.

WOOLS, STEPHEN— Born in Bath,
Eng., in 1729. Made his American debut
Dec. 7, 1767, at the John Street Theatre,
New York, as Mercury in " Lethe." Died in
New York, June 14, 1799.

WOLF, THOMAS E.— An actor of con-
siderable professional merit. Died in Roches-
ter, N. Y.. Sept. 15, 1864, of consumption.

WORKMAN, MISS— Born in Birming-
ham, Eng. Made her first appearance on the
American stage, April 22, 1828, at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, for the benefit
of Miss Hawthorn, when she appeared in the
farce of " High Life Below Stairs," and re-
cited Collins' " Ode on the Passions."

WORLAND, JERRY.— This circus per-
former died in New York, April 24, 1S64, aged
32 years.

WORRELL, WILLIAM. —This once
popular clown made his appearance in Phila-
delphia, Nov. 3, 1851, at the Old National
Circus. He is the father of the Worrell Sis-
ters, and is at present residing in New York.

WORRELL SISTERS, THE— These

ladies, named, respectively, Sophie, Irene and
Jennie, are the daughters of William Worrell.
Sophie was born in New Orleans La., in 1848.
Irene and Jennie were born in Cincinnati,
Ohio, the former in 1849, a"d the latter in
1850. In 1858, in company with their parents,
they visited California, and made their debut
in San Francisco, at a popular place of amuse-
ment as vocalists and danseuses. They then
went on a travelling tour with their parents to
Australia, and after an absence of several
months, returned to San Francisco, where they
made their debut in a regular theatre, the Met-
ropolitan, under the management of C. Thorne,
as vocalists and danseuses. They afterwards
appeared at the American Theatre, in the bur-

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lesque of " The Invisible Prince." Sophie ap-
peared as Prince Leander, Irene as the Prin-
cess, and Jennie as Abricotina. Leaving the
land of gold, they, in company with their par-
ents, arrived in New York in the latter part of
March, 1S66, and after taking a little rest, made
their first appearance at Wood's Theatre, on
April 30, 1866, in the burlesque of the "Elves."
Jennie also appeared in the farce of " Nan,
the Good for Nothing." They shortly after
leased the New York Theatre, where they ap-
peared until late in 1868, when they went on a
starring tour. They are at present on a travel-
ling tour.

WORRELL. THOMAS J. — Born in
Philadelphia, where he made his debut March
2i, 1S48, at the Arch Street Theatre, as
Horatii in the play of " Horatii and Curatii."
Retired from the stage, and at present practis-
ing law in Philadelphia.

WRAY, ADA.— Born in London, Eng.
First appeared in public at the Institute,
Brooklyn, N. Y., at four years of age, as a
vocalist. She soon after commenced giving
concerts, since which time she has been con-
nected with the variety business, in which she
is now accompanied by her mother, Louisa
Wray.

WRAY, EDWARD A.— This Ethiopian
comedian died in Edwardsville, 111., Aug. 30.
1866, aged 27 years. He was formerly property
man at Barnum's Museum, New York Made
his public debut at 444 Broadway, New York,
as an Ethiopian comedian, in 1861. He mar-
ried Mary Florence, a danseuse at 444.

WRAY, LOUISA PAYNE.-Born in
Salisbury, Eng., in 1835. First appeared in
public as a vocalist, at Vauxhall Gardens,
London, Eng., in 1S51. She then became a
pupil of Alexander Lee, after which she ap-
peared at the Grecian Theatre, London, as an
actress. Married James Payne, in 1S52, and
together they visited America. Opened at the
Old Bowery, New York, under the assumed
name of Louise Duveille After this she gave
concerts at Dodworth's Rooms with Gottschalk
and others. Entered the variety business in
1857. Was married to William A. Wray, in
Michigan, in i860. Since then she has ap-
peared in all the leading variety halls in the
country.

WRAY, WILLIAM A.— Born in New
York. Made his appearance as an Ethiopian
comedian. Was lost at sea, on board the
steamer Evening Star.

WREN. GEORGE.— Born in London,
Eng., April 29, 1837. His father was an old

English actor of some repute. Came to
America in Aug., 1847. His first regular en-
gagement was with John Nickinson, in To-
ronto, Canada, and soon after appeared in
Buffalo, N. Y., where he remained three
years. He organized the Wren Juvenile
Comedians in 1S55. At the breaking out of
the rebellion he entered the Union army as a
private, taking with him his three brothers.
Served three years and a half, returning to
New York as a commissioned officer. There
are four brothers and four sisters, all of w horn
have embraced the dramatic profession —
George, Oliver, John, Frederick, Ella, Eliza,
Martha and Alice. The last named lady was
married in June, 1S60, to F. P. Redfora, a
resident of Richmond, Va. Mr. Wren is at
present at the Rochester, N. Y., Theatre.

WRIGHT, ELLEN.— Made her debut
April 8, 1865, at the Boston Theatre, as Louise
in the " Timid Lover."

WRIGHT, MR.— Born in Philadelphia,
where he made his debut May 2, 1834, at the
Walnut Street Theatre, as Brutus. Was at
Wallack's Theatre, New York, the seasons of
i866-'67, '68 and '69.

WRIGHT, MR. AND MRS. JOHN B.
— Mr. W. was born in Newburyport, Mass.,
Oct. 1, 1814, and is the only member of the
profession from that picturesque Yankee town,
the birth place of the author of this work.
Commenced his theatrical career as call boy
at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, in 1833. Is
one of the best stage managers in this country.
Married Ann Frances F. Cushing. daughter of
Solomon B. Cushing, on Aug. n, 1858.

Mrs. Wright was born in Massachusetts.
She died in Boston, May 12, 1857.

WRIGHTMAN, GEORGE.— Rightname
George Wright. Died at Bellevue Hospital,
New York, Sept. 28, 1866. He was an
Ethiopian comedian.

WULFRIES, MRS.— Maiden name Gunn.
Born in England. Made her debut in 1843,
at the Old National Theatre, Philadelphia.

WYATT, GEORGE W.— In Jan., i860,
he was playing at Watei bury, Mass. The last
night he ever appeared was on Monday, Jan.
18, i860. The play was'- Uncle Tom's Cabin."
The house was crowded, and the anticipation
was akin to the entertainment. The play pro-
ceeded, Mr. Wyatt personating Phineas Fletch-
er. He sustained his part apparently with his
usual spirit. Soon after the play he com-
plained of faintness, and in fifteen minutes after
was a corpse. Among his last acts, half an
hour before his death, he wrote on the bills for

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the next and last performance, with his own
hand, " Last Night," to him a prophetic
reality.

WYETTE, CHARLOTTE.— Made her

debut on the London stage, Jan. 25, 185S (the
day the Princess Royal was married), at the
Lyceum, in the character of Julia in the
" Hunchback."

WYLIE, DAVID B.— Died in Washing-
ton, D. C, June 8, 1868. He was a native of
Scotland, and at the time of his death was a
member of the Richings English Opera Troupe.

WYNNE, MR.— Born in London, Eng.
Made his debut at the Surrey Theatre, Lon-
don. First appeared on the American stage,
at the Park Theatre, New York, as Rover in
" Wild Oats." Returned to England in 1836.

Y.

YARNOLD, MRS.— Maiden name Grove.
Made her American debut Nov. 25, 1836,, at
the Park Theatre, New York, as Bianca in
" Fazio."

YEAMAN, GEORGE.— Was born in
Scotland, and came to America in 1S16. He
was well known as the " Flying Horseman."
Died in Concord, N. C, Nov. 7, 1827.

YEOMANS. MR. AND MRS. THOS.—
Mr. Y. was born in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 7,
1826. Commenced in the profession as a call
boy, in 1842, at the Bowery Theatre, New
York. Died in Detroit, Mich., in Dec, 1855.

Mrs. Yeomans, formerly Miss Marshall, is
now Mrs. Edmonds.

YOUNG, BENJAMIN— Born in Phila-
delphia. His first appearance on the stage
was as a supernumerary. His first attempt in
a speaking character was at the Coates Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. First appeared at the
Walnut, in June, 183S, as Harpinger in " Ho-
fer." Made his debut in New York, in June,
1850, at the National Theatre, as a star, play-
ing a most successful engagement. In the line
of negro characters he is unapproachable. His
Zeke in Mrs. Mowatt's play of " Fashion" is
an excellent piece of acting.

YOUNG, MISS.— Made her debut Jan. 1,

1849, at Silsbee's Lyceum, Philadelphia.

YOUNG, MR. AND MRS. CHARLES.
— Mr. Y. was born in London, Eng. Made
his American debut in 1S01, at the Federal
Street Theatre, Boston, Mass. First appeared
in New York, Dec. 23, 1S06, as Octavian in

the " Mountaineers." In 1826 he married
Mrs. Duff, the rite being performed by a
Protestant and Catholic clergyman ; but the
lady refused to consummate the match, on the
ground that she was persuaded to it during a
temporary alienation of mind, caused by the
use of opium, while plunged in domestic af-
fliction, and they were soon after legally sepa-
rated.

Mrs. Young, whose maiden name was Fos-
ter, was frequently in New York, and made
her last appearance at the Bowery Theatre, in
1828. She afterwards performed at Philadel-
phia, where she died in 1831.

z.

ZAINNCZEK, MR.— This Polish per-
former made his debut in Philadelphia, Jan.
31, 1853, at the Arch Street Theatre.

ZANFRETTA, JOSEPHINE.— Maiden
name Josie Dupree. Appeared as a danseuse
at the National Theatre, Boston, Mass., in
Jan., 1S63, where she was married to Alexan-
der Zanfretta.

ZANFRETTA, M'LLE. MARIETTA.
— This artist is a Parisian by birth, and was
first introduced to the American public by the
Ravel Family, as a tight-rope dancer. She
travelled with the Ravels for several seasons,
visiting all the principal cities throughout the
United States. Since her withdrawal from
the Ravels, she has appeared at different times
with circus companies and different kinds of
exhibitions, appearing at many of the leading
music halls in the country.

ZANFRETTA, ROSITA— This graceful
tight-rope dancer, sister of the other celebrated
rope dancer, was at Mrs. Jane English's
Theatre, Boston, Mass., in June, 1S63, when
she was married to Mons. Auguste.

ZAVISTOWSKI, CHRISTINE.— Maid-
en name Ludlam. Born in England. Came
to this country in Nov., 1S4S, with a ballet
company. She first learned to dance at the
Academy attached to the Covent Garden
Theatre, Liverpool, Eng., from which place
she was engaged to come to this country, and
made her first appearance with Mons. Zavis-
towski, in a grand "Cossack Dance," at a
small theatre called the " Amphion," by the
side of the Old Broadway Theatre, New York.
After meeting with great success as a danseuse
in New York, she appeared, on Feb. 17, 1849,
at Silsbee's Lyceum, Philadelphia, and for a
while was a great favorite with the freauenters

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of that establishment. She next appeared at
the Old Bowery, New York, for a season, as
a dancer. She was then known as Miss C.
Ludlam. On Aug 29, 1853, she made her
first appearance at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, under the Wheatley and Drew
management, and appeared between the
pieces in her dance of '' Pas de Nations."
She remained at the Arch for three seasons.
On the occasion of her husband's benefit on
June 27, 1854, she appeared as Lucinda in the
pantomime of " Too Many Cooks Spoil the
Broth." On Nov. 20, 1856, she made her first
appearance as Mathilde De Meric in the
" French Spy." Since then she has appeared
in all the principal cities with her two daugh-
ters, and is at present travelling. During the
Summer of 1869 she played a star engagement
at Wood's Museum, New York, with her two
daughters.

ZAVISTOWSKI SISTERS, THE.—
Emeline was born in New York, Dec. 9, 1850.
Alice was bom in New York, May 15, 1851.
Made their first appearance on the stage, for
their father's benefit, at the age of three and
four years respectively at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, as danseuses. They
shortly after were engaged by William Wheat-
iey to appear at the Arch in the " Tempest."

Have since travelled throughout the States
and Canadas with their parents. First ap-
peared in New York, at Wood's Museum, on
Aug. 30, 1869, in the burlesque of " Masani-
ello."

ZIMMERMAN, M'LLE.— Maiden name
Anchutz. Made her debut in May, 1858, at
Niblo's Garden New York, at a charity mati-
nee.

ZOE, MARIE. — This danseuse and panto-
mimist was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1840,
and made her first appearance before the pub-
lic at the Tacon Theatre, before the Governor-
General, the notability of Cuba, and the fash-
ion of Havana, when but fourteen years of age,
as a danseuse, and her success was unequivo-
cal. She continued at the Tacon the remain-
der of the season, and became an immense
favorite with the Cubans. First appeared in
Philadelphia, Jan. 8, 1855, at the Walnut
Street Theatre, as a danseuse- Appeared in
Boston, in Feb., 1S60, at the Museum. When
the St. Denis Ravel Troupe, under the man-
agement of Mrs. W. B. English, opened Laura
Keene's Theatre, in New York, for the Sum-
mer season of 1863, Zoe was engaged as the
premiere danseuse. Since 1865 she has been
playing pantomimes and other pieces. She is
the wife of Ben Yates, ballet master.

APPENDIX.

A.

AIKEN, ALBERT W.— Bom in Boston,
Mass. First appeared on the stage in 1852, at
the old Museum, Troy, N. Y., as Little Tom
in "Nick of the Woods." Was afterward:,
call boy, under E. Eddy's management, at the
Old Broadway Theatre, New York, also Nib-
lo's Garden. In the Spring of 1862 he was
treasurer of the Adelphi, Troy, N. Y. In the
Fall of 1862 he was at the Howard Athenaeum,
Boston, playing small parts. Made a success-
ful travelling tour with Alice Kingsbury, in
1864. Has since managed travelling dramatic
companies, and of late travelled as a star,
playing the heroes of his own dramas. He
made his first success as an author in his
dramas of "Child of the Savanna," "The
Lady of Kildare," and " Dimple Cheek."

ALDRICH, LOUIS.— Born in Ohio, Oct.
1, 1843. First appeared on the stage, in
Sept., 1855, at the Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio,
playing Richard in the first and second acts in
" Richard the Third." Starred as a juvenile
prodigy through the West. Joined the Marsh
Troupe of juvenile comedians in June, 1S58,
and travelled with them through the South
and West, and then to California with them,
in March, 1S60, thence to Australia. Went to
New Zealand, in March, 1863, and after visit-
ing Otago, Dunedin, British Columbia, the
Otahita Islands, and Victoria, Vancouver's
Island, he returned to San Francisco, Cal.,
in Oct., 1S63. Played four weeks there, when
the Marsh Troupe disbanded, Nov. 12, 1S63,
being their last appearance as a company. On
Nov. 14, 1863, he was married to Jennie Ar-
not, of the Marsh Troupe. Played two years
and a half at Maguire's Opera House, San
Francisco, and through California. Visited
Boston, Mass., in Feb., 1866, and opened at

the Boston Theatre, as Nathan to Miss Bate-
man's Leah, in March, 1866. Has remained
at that theatre up to the present time. His first
and only appearance in New York was on the
occasion of Charles Kean's farewell appearance
in America, at the Academy of Music, Mr.
Aldrich playing Coilier in " Louis XL"

ALEXANDER, MISS.— Born in Wheel-
ing, Va. Her father died while she was a
mere child, and some years after the mother
removed to St. Louis with her daughter.
From thence she emigrated to Salt Lake City,
where she made her first appearance on the
stage as Matilda Peppercorn in " Marriage at
any Price, "in 1S64. The first bouquet ever
thrown upon the Mormon stage was won by
her, and many other testimonials, from time
to time, as she advanced in her profession.
Until Feb. 23, 1S67, the actors in the Mormon
Theatre did not receive a regular salary, and
the inducements to study were few to those
who might have developed into brilliant lights
in the dramatic firmament. Her first decided
hit was in " The Crock of Gold," in the char-
acter of Sarah Stack. Her impersonation of
Couchon in "The Pearl of Savoy" has been
spoken of in the highest terms. Lazarillo
in " Don Cassar de Bazan," Topsy in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin," Bob Nettles in " Jubilee
House," Sam Willoughbyin " Ticket-of-Leave
Man," and Peachblossom in " Under the
Gaslight," are among her most successful per-
sonations. She was granted permission by
Brigham Young to leave the Mormon Theatre
for San Francisco, Cal., where she appeared
at the Metropolitan Theatre, in the Summer
of 1S69.

ALLEN, MR. AND MRS. C. LESLIE.
— Mr. A. was born in Boston, Mass., in June,
1830. First appeared on the stage at the
Howard Athenaeum, Boston, as Merrington
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peared in New York, in 1856, at the Academy
of Music, with J. H. Hackett's company.
Since then he has appeared in the principal
theatres of the country for first old men, char-
acter and dialect business.

Mrs. A., formerly Sarah Lyon, was born in
England. First appeared on the stage at
Toronto, Canada, as Player Queen in " Ham-
let," under John Nickinson's management.

ALLEN, JOHN.— Born in Newark, N.
J., April 29, 1846. First appeared before the
public as a performer in 1861. His next ap-
pearance was at Hitchcock's Variety Hall, in
Canal street, New York, after which he ap-
peared at Butler's, 444 Broadway, New York,
and then travelled with Buckley's Serenaders.
Since then he has appeared throughout the
country with different travelling minstrel
companies.

ARLINGTON, MAY. — Born in New
York, in 1847. Was married in 1S62 to an
English gentleman. First appeared on the
stage, in 1867, at Edwards' Opera House,
Williamsburg, L. I., as Ninetti in " Love and
Murder," since which time she has been con-
nected with various travelling dramatic com-
panies. Gifted with a cheerful, pleasant dis-
position, she is a great favorite in public and
private life.

B.

BAILEY, WILLIAM H.— Born in Wil-
mington, Del., March 26, 1826. Made his
debut on the stage, in Sept., 1S47, as Allen O.
Dale in " Ivanhoe," at the Old National
Theatre, Philadelphia, under Joseph C. Fos-
ter's management. For the last seventeen
years he has played first old men in many of
the principal cities in the country. Was mar-
ried to Amelia Hancken, of Philadelphia, a
non-professional. Is at present at the Wal-
nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.

BANGS, F. C— Born in Virginia, in Oct.,

1S37. Made his first appearance on the stage
in Nov., 1852, at the Old National Theatre,
Washington, D. C, under E. A. Marshall's
management. First appeared in New York,
at Laura Keene's Theatre, in the Spring of
1858. Opened at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, in Dec. 185S, where he remained until
Oct., 1859. His next engagement was at the
Winter Garden Theatre, New York, in i860,
when he retired from the stage for five years,
returning to the profession in Sept., 1S65, as
William Tell, at the National Theatre, Wash-
ington, D. C. After an absence from the

New York stage for eight years, he reappear-
ed, in Nov., 1868, as Old Tom in "After
Dark," at Niblo's Garden. His next appear-
ance was at the Grand Opera House, New
York, as the Duke of Alva in " Patrie," in
the Spring of 1869.

BARNARD, MOLLIE.— Was born in
Newcastle-on-Tyne, Eng., in 1830. Came to
America in 1S42. Was married, in 1856, to
Richard Carter, now dead. At the age of six-
teen she played one year for the Boothenian
Association, Philadelphia. Appeared first in
public as Widow Cade, with Edwin Forrest, at
Crosby's Opera House, Chicago, in 1857.

BARNUM, P. T. (Seepage 21) -His Mu-
seum corner Broadway and Ann street was
destroyed by fire on July 13, 1865. He then
leased the Winter Garden Theatre, where he
played his company until he opened a Museum
on Broadway, above Spring street, which was
destroyed by fire. He then became interested
in George Wood's Museum on Broadway
near 30th street.

BARRETT, VIOLA CROCKER— This
lady, whose biography will be four ' on page
22, died suddenly in New York, Oct. 21, 1869.

BECKETT, J. G.- This actor is of an old
theatrical family. He was bom in London,
Eng., June ro, 1839. First appeared on the
stage at Glasgow, Scotland, as Francis Osbald-
iston in " Rob Roy." In 1865 he married
Maggie Desmond, in Norwich, Eng. First
appeared in America, at Galveston, Texas, in
Sept., 1868. First appeared in New York, at
the Waverley Theatre, during Elise Holt's
engagement. He next appeared at Wallack's
Theatre, with the Lauri Family, anu then
went to Niblo's Garden with the Lydia Thomp-
son Troupe. Returned to England in Oct., 1869.

BLAKE, ANNIE— Born in New York,
in 1S49. First appeared on the stage at Bur-
ton's Chambers Street Theatre, in her native
city, as the Duke of York. Has since played
in Louisville, Boston, and other cities. Is a
clever soubrette actress .

BLAKE, MR. AND MRS. ORLANDO
W. — Mr. B. was born in Bangor, Me., Nov.
13, 1832. First appeared on the stage, Sept.
21, 1852, in St. Louis, Mo., as Ginger Blue in
"The Virginia Mummy." Appeared at the
Varieties, New Orleans, for one season, under
the management of Thomas Placide For the
past fourteen years he has been playing low
comedy through the South and West.

Mrs. B. was formerly Julia Weston, daugh-
ter of the late John M. Weston. Was born
in Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 1840. Made her

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debut on the stage as a child. Was one of the
first Evas in " Uncle Tom's Cabin," playing
the part in the West tor some time. Was mar-
ried July S,i866,since which time she has played
nearly everything in the range of the drama.
The past two seasons she has been travelling
through the West as a stock star.

BROOKES, GEORGE.— This gentleman,
whose biography appears on page 49, died in
New York, on Aug. n, 1869, of congestion
of the brain.

BURROUGHS, CLAUDE D.— Born in
Akron, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1849. First appeared
on the stage, in Sept., 1866, at the Winter
Garden Theatre, New York, as Trap in
" Everybody's Friend." Remained at this
theatre until it was destroyed by fire, since
which time lie has appeared at Crosby's Opera
House, Chicago ; Wall's Opera House, Wash-
ington ; Howard Athenaeum, Boston ; Park
Theatre, Brooklyn ; Banvard's Museum, New
York, and opened in San Francisco, Cal., at
the California Theatre, Jan. 10, 1869.

BURROUGHS, WATKINS.— This actor,
whose biography is on page 57, died in Liver-
pool, Eng., July 12, 1869, and was buried be-
side his late wife at the Airfield Cemetery. He
was born in England, in 1795. He was at
one time manager of the Surrey Theatre,
London, Eng., stage manager at Astley's, and
lessee of the Belfast Theatre. He took with
him back to England sufficient to secure him
a comfortable income for the remainder of his
days. He fixed his residence in Liverpool,
and liveo in perfect retirement, cheered by the
respect and sympathy of a few old friends.

CARROLL, MR. AND MRS. J. W.—
Mr. C. was born Oct. 12, 1837, in Chester-
town, Md. First appeared on the stage at
Carusi's Old Theatre, Washington, D. C, in
the Fall of 1857, as Frank Vincent in " The
Serious Family," W. E. Burton being the
star of the evening, playing Aminadab Sleek.
Made his first appearance in New York at
Wood's Museum, in the Summer of 1S69, as
the Wandering Jew in the play of that name.
Was married, Dec. 4, 1864, at Norfolk, Va.,
to Miss Jennie Melville, she being the leading
lady at the Opera House at that time, Mr. C.
holding the position of first heavy man. Mr.
C. is engaged at the Park Theatre, Brooklyn,
for the season of iS69-'7o, as leading heavy
man.

Jennie Carroll, whose maiden name was

Melville, was born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 13,
1843. Made her first appearance in public as
a child actress. She may be remembered as
the original Little Katie, the " Hot Corn
Girl," in the drama of that name that had
such an extended run at the National Theatre,
Boston. She has played engagements in many
of the Southern and Western theatres, and
during the Summer of 1869 supported Mr. E.
Eddy at Wood's Museum, New York For
this season she is engaged with her husband
at Mrs. F. B. Conway's Park Theatre, Brook-
lyn. She made her first appearance in New
York, during the Summer of 1869, as La
Mayeaux, the hunchback girl in the play of the
" Wandering Jew," at Wood's Museum. She
afterwards played Margaret of Burgundy,
Marianne in "Jack Cade," and other leading
roles.

CHESTER, MR. AND MRS. S. K.~

Mr. C. was born in Baltimore, Md., May 22,
1837. First appeared on the stage in his na-
tive city, at the Museum, under H. C. Jar-
rett's management, Nov. 12, 1855, as Capt.
Lehaire in " Eustache Baudin." Season of
i856-'57 he was at the Richmond, Va., Thea-
tre. Was at the Holliday Street Theatre,
Baltimore, the following season. Returned to
Richmond, season of i858-'59, as first heavy
man, where he continued the season of iSjg-'oo.
The next season he went to Montgomery, Ala.
Returned to Baltimore in .861, and re-
mained there three seasons. While there he
married Annie S. Hodges, on Nov. 30, 1862.
First appeared in New York, at ihe Winter
Garden Theatre, in Sept., 1S64. First appear-
ed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
in Sept., 1865, as George Talboys in " Lady
Audley's Secret." Remained there the next
season as leading heavy man. Was in Albany,
N. Y., in iS67-'6S. Was at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, season of i86S-'6g.
Opened at the Opera House, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
for the season of i869-'70, as leading man and
stage manager.

Mrs. C. was born in Baltimore, Md., June
29, 1S43. She was the daughter of B. K.
Hodges, scenic artist at the Front Street Thea-
tre, Baltimore, Md., under W. E. Burton's
management. Made her first appearance on
the stage at the Holliday Street Theatre, in
her native city, in Sept., 1857, as Prince John
in " Henry IV." Remained there until 1S61,
when she appeared at the Washington. D. C,
Theatre, under Humphrey Bland's manage-
ment. Returned to Baltimore, season of
iS62-'63, where she was married. Since then
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her husband. Opened in New York, at the
Winter Garden Theatre, as the Player Queen
in " Hamlet," during the season of iS64-'65.

CLARKE, GEORGE.— Born in New
York, June 28, 1840. Made his debut at the
Richmond Theatre, in 1854. The next sea-
son he was travelling with a dramatic compai.y.
Season of i85o-'57 he was at the Varieties
Theatre, Norfolk, Va., and the following sea-
son at the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore,
remaining in the latter city three years. In
1S5S he joined the company at Barnum's Mu-
seum, New York. Leaving there in 1863, he
opened with Mrs. John Wood at the Olympic,
New York. The following season he was at
the Boston Theatre, and season of iS66-'67 at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
The next season 1 e supported Edwin Forrest
in all his engagements. When Augustin
Daly opened the Fifth Avenue Theatre
New York, he appeared there, and continues
there at present.

CLINETOP SISTERS, THE.— Lucie
and Sallie Clinetop, datiseuses, were born in
Philadelphia, in 1849 and 1851 respectively.
Their first appearance upon any stage was at
Barnum's Museum, New York, in 1S62, in
the spectacular play of " The Naiad Queen."
At the close of their term with Mr. Barnum,
they accepted an engagement in St. ■jDuis, Mo.,
where they first appeared in single and double
dances. After leaving St. Louis, they played
a most successful engagement at the Academy
of Music, New Orleans. They have danced
at the principal variety establishments in Cin-
cinnati, Chicago, New York, Boston, and
other large cities

COLEMAN, EDWARD.-Born in Derby,
Derbyshire, Eng., in 1840. He was educated
at the Jesuit seminary, with a view of becoming
a priest. Made his debut on the stage at
seventeen years of age, in the village of Alloa,
Scotland. After suffering the usual vicissitudes
of a country actor, he appeared, under the
management of Mr. Roxby, at the Scarboro
and Sunderland Theatres, with whom he
played juvenile business. He then played in
York, Leeds, Liverpool and Cambridge. His
last two parts in England were Romeo and
Bob Brierly. He was the original George
Fielding in Charles Reade's dramatization of
" Never too Late to Mend." Came to Ameri-
ca, making his debut here at the Olympic
Theatre, New York, in July, 1867, as Uriah
Heep in " David Copperfield," during John
Brougham's engagement. He next appeared
at Wallack's Theatre, where he played Quilp
in Lotta's piece of " Little Nell, the Marchion-

ess." He went thence to Selwyn's Theatre,
Boston, where he made a hit as Denny in
" One Hundred Thousand Pounds." Re-
appeared in New York, at Niblo's Garden, as
Dicey Morris in " After Dark." Has fulfilled
star engagements in Chicago and elsewhere.
He is at present in New York.

COLLINS, O. B — Born in Westchester,
Pa., in 1830. First appeared on the stage at
the Old Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
in 1S49, as utility man, under Joseph Foster's
management. Late that same season he was
prompter at the Adelphi Theatre, Washington,
D. C. Next appeared at the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, under E. S. Conner's
management. First appeared in New York,
at Barnum's Museum, in the Spring of 1851.
Next appeared at the Old Bowery, under T.
S. Hamblin's management, where he remained
four years. Retired from the stage in 1857,
but returned to it again in 1S60, joining the
Louisa Wells equestrian company. Again
quitted the stage in 1S61, and after an absence
of three years, joined Kate Raymond on a
travelling tour, in 1864. Was at the St.
Charles Theatre, New Orleans, as leading
heavy man, season of iS66-'67. Since then
he has been travelling with Kate Raymond.

CONNOLLY, PATRICK.-Born in Liver-
pool, Eng., of Irish parents, March 17, 1842.
Come to America at six years of age. Has
been married twice, first to a non-professional
lady in April 3, 1859, and lastly to the widow of
William O. Dale, the great vaulter and eques-
trian, June 7, 1868. His first knowledge of a
theatre was as a gas boy in the Old Bowery
Theatre, New York, under T. S. Hamblin's
management. Learned the trade of a prac-
tical engineer in the Novelty Works, New
York, served four years and a half. He next
became a cooper and worked at the trade two
years and eight months. Next appeared at
the New Bowery Theatre where he taught the
late Adah Isaacs Menken sword fighting for
the combat scene. Took charge of the horse
" Black Bess " of Mr. Lingard's, the first
one Menken ever did Mazeppa on. He af-
ter this appeared in dramas to do only sword
fighting. When Menken played her second
engagement at the New Bowery, he appeared
as the sentinel in " Mazeppa " and spoke his
first line on the stage. He remained there
four years, during which time he taught Leo
Hudson, Kate Fisher, Addie Anderson, Lizzie
Wood, Florence Temple, and Marietta Ravel
the art of broad-sword fighting. Seasons of
1865, '66 and '68 he travelled with Marietta
Ravel.

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COTTON, A. BENJAMIN.— This Ethio-
pian comedian was born in Central Falls,
R. I., July 27, 1829. Joined Van Amburgh's
Menagerie in 1845, and travelled with the
side-show, playing the bones and tambou-
rine, and afterwards the banjo. After trav-
elling four months he got tired of this kind of
show life, and became a cigar maker, which
business he continued at until 1S55, when he
joined the Julien Operatic Troupe, with whom
he travelled nine months, after which he was
engaged by Matt Peel to join Campbell's
Minstrels, continuing with them about fifteen
months, doing " Old Bob Ridley" as one of
his acts. He next tried his hand at keeping a
hotel, but failing in it and losing all the money
he had saved up, he once more went into the
minstrel business, joining Sniffen's Minstrels
at 444 Broadway, New York. He next trav-
elled on a steamboat called the Banjo, a show
boat stopping at the principal towns on the Mis-
sissippi river. After spending eighteen months
in the South, he reappeared in New York with
Hooley and Campbell's Minstrels, where he
first introduced the act " Old Uncle Snow."
Closing an eighteen months' engagement
there, he left for California, where he re-
mained two years and a half. Returned to
New York, and in 1S64 with Joe Murphy or-
ganized a travelling minstrel band and per-
formed for two seasons. In November, 1868,
he located in Chicago with Sam Sharpley. Re-
turned to San Francisco, arriving there March
4, 1S69, where he is at the present writing.

CUSHMAN, ALICE. -This child actress
is the daughter of Asa Cushman and Minnie
Jackson. Was born in Baltimore, Mi, Feb.
ii, 1S61. First appeared on the stage as Eva,
in " Uncle Tom's Cabin," for her father's
benefit at the Amphitheatre, Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, England, March 14, 1S66. First ap-
peared in New York, Sept. 6, 1S69, at the
Olympic Theatre, as Eva. She is a natural
and very pleasing little actress, and will become
an actress of note.

CUSHMAN, ASA.— Born in Providence,
R. I., May 10, 1S33. First appeared on the
stage at Cleveland Hall, in his native city in
Sept., 1S46, under the management of Howard
and Fox. as one of the villagers in " The Maid
of Croissey." Travelled with G. C. Howard
for four years through the New England towns.
Season of iSsi-'s2, he was at the Museum,
Troy, where he remained until Oct., 1854.
Was the original Lawyer Marks in " Uncle
Tom's Cabin " when first produced there.
First appeared in New York at the National,
under A. H. Purdy's management, season of

i854-'55, and continued there until the Summer
of 1857, when he went to Wood's Theatre,
Cincinnati, Ohio, for one season, and then to
St. Louis one season. Opened with Fox and
Lingard, at the Old Bowery, New York, and
remained there until the theatre closed. Was
assistant stage manager of the New Bowery
Tlieatre when, it first opened. While there,
he married Minnie Jackson, and shortly after,
travelled South. In June, 1S62, he went
to England, and opened at the Marylebone
Theatre, London, Aug. 9, as Ginger Blue in
" Virginia Mummy." He was so successful
that he afterwards appeared at the Standard,
Surrey, Britannia, Pavilion and City of Lon-
don Theatres. Visited all the cities of Eng-
land, Ireland and Scotland, and returned to
London, where he appeared with his wife in
the principal music halls. Returned to America
with the Elise Holt Bui lesque Troupe Dec. 6,
1S6S, and opened in Boston, Dec. 14. Came
to New York and opened at the Waverley
Theatre with that troupe. Was engaged as
stage manager for the Olympic, New York,
season of i86g-'70, and opened there Sept 6,
as Uncle Tom in " Uncle Tom's Cabin."

D.

DeBAR, BLANCHE BOOTH.— Born in
Philadelphia, April 2, 1844. First appeared
on thestage March 13, 1S65, at Ben DeBar's
Theatre, St. Louis, Mo., as Kate Hardcastle
in "She Stoops to Conquer." Shortly after
this she started on a starring tour, visiting
many of the cities in the West and South as a
star. Was married in St. Louis, Mo., June
IS, 186S, to George W. Ricdell. She is the
daughter of Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., and
grand-daughter to Ben DeBar. First appeared
in New York during the Summer of 1S69, at
Edwin Booth's (her uncle) Theatre, where she
remains at the present.

DeBONAY, JOHN L.— Bom in Havana,
in 184S. First appeared on the stage in Bos-
ton, Mass., in 1S63 as Chamberlain, in "Am-
bition." Was married to Angela Sefton, in
Boston, in 1S67. Made his first appearance in
New York at Wood's Museum, in 1S68, as
Stefan, in " Lorlie," during Maggie Mitchell's
engagement.

DECKER, NELSON W.— Bom in New
York, Oct. S, 1S41. Studied medicine for two
years. First appeared before the public, Feb.
4, 1864, as a reader at Dodworth's Hall, New
York. Played his first engagement in June,
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Loker, in " Uncle Tom's Cabin." First ap-
peared in New York at the Winter Garden
Theatre, in Sept., 1S64, as first officer in the
" Comedy of Errors." Remained there until
the theatre was destroyed by fire, since which
time he has been playing low comedy and
character business through the United States,
West Indies, and South America. Was mar-
ried on August iS, iS68,to Nellie F. Andrews,
of New Haven, Conn., and a non-professional.
Was at Booth's Theatre, New York season of
1869.

DELAND, ANNIE.— Born in Augusta,
Ga., July 25, 1S42. First appeared on the
stage at the Newark, N. J., Theatre, in 1S57,
as Desdemona in " Othello." Was engaged by
Laura Keene for her New York Theatre, where
she remained two seasons. She next went to
Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, and thence
to De Bar's Theatre, New Orleans. In 1S60,
she was married to Mr. Finnigan, and retired
from the stage. Reappeared on Oct. 12, 1868,
at Niblo's Garden, New York, supporting
Edwin Forrest, playing Hecate, Regan, etc.
She next played a few star engagements. Dur-
ing the Summer season of 1869 she played
with John E. Owens at Wallack's Theatre,
New York. She next appeared at the Grand
Opera House, in New York, in Falconer's
Irish drama of " Charles O'Malley."

DESMOND, MAGGIE.— Born in Dub-
lin, Ireland, Nov. 12, 1848. First appeared
on the stage as Kitty Clover, in " Mr. and
Mrs. White," at the Royalty Theatre, Lon-
don, Eng., at fourteen years of age. She re-
mained there one season, when she visited the
provinces. Was married to J. G- Beckett, an
English actor. First appeared in America at
the Broadway Theatre, near Broome street,
New York, in July 1868, as Nelly in " Trod-
den Down." She then went South for awhile,
after which she reappeared in New York at
the Waverley Theatre, during Elise Holt's
engagement. She next appeared at Niblo's
Garden with the Lydia Thompson Burlesque
Troupe, and is at present at the Tammany,
New York.

DINSMORE, O. A.— Born in Boston,
Mass., May 7, 1S49. First appeared on the
stage, Jan. 12, 1S66, at the Museum, Boston,
as Antoine in " The Idiot of the Mountain."
Remained there the following season. Opened
at Selwyn's Theatre, Boston, Oct. 28, 1867,
where he has been ever since. First appeared
in New York, with Selwyn's company, at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, as Jim Blunt in
" Dora," and Gnatbrain in the burlesque of
"Black-eyed Susan."

DURI VAGE, JOHN.— This popular actor
died in Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 27, 1869. For
the last twenty years of his life he was con-
nected with the press of Boston, New York,
New Orleans and California. In San Fran-
cisco he was one of the founders of the Alta
California. He wrote readily and pointedly,
and some of his humorous productions enjoyed
a wide reading. He was also the author of
several successful farces and burlesques. He
wrote a sketch of Dan Marble's life, entitled
" The Gamecock of the Wilderness." For
some years he acted in the leading theatres of
the West. His last permanent engagement
was with Spaulding & Bidwell, at the Academy
of Music, New Orleans.

DYOTT, MR. AND MRS. JOHN —
Mr. D. was born in Dublin, Ireland, in
1812. In early life he was placed in the mer-
cantile business. First appeared in public
as Captain Absolute in " The Rivals." His
next appearance was in 1831, in his native
city, as Eustace in " Love in a Village." He
worked hard as an actor in Ireland until 1S34,
when he visited England. In 1S37, ne married
Miss Watson, daughter of the manager of the
Gloucester, Cheltenham, Warwick and Here-
ford Theatres. Travelled through the prov-
inces until 1S44, when he was met by Edmund
Simpson, of the Park Theatre, New York,
who secured him to fill the place made vacant
by the death of Mr. Abbott. He came to
America, accompanied by his wife and Clara
Ellis, in the ship Great Western. First ap-
peared in America, Sept. 2, 1S44, at the Park
Theatre, New York, as Iago to Anderson's
Othello, and Mrs. Sloman as Emilia. Here
he became tragedian and comedian, sometimes
playing Romeo and then Mercutio. After
three seasons he opened at the Old Broadway
Theatre, New York, as Iago, with Forrest as
Othello. He was for several seasons with W.
E. Burton and James Wallack, one season at
Winter Garden, at Niblo's Garden during
Mrs. Mowatt's engagement, and one season
in New Orleans. With occasional starring
visits West, East and South, he has filled up
the space of twenty-five years. Is at pres-
ent residing on his farm at New Rochelle,
N. Y.

Mrs. Dyott was a remarkably versatile ac-
tress, and she was particularly happy in charac-
ter parts. She was the original Tilley Slow-
boy in " The Cricket on the Hearth " in
America. She left the stage many years ago,
being fond of country life, and has since busied
herself among her vegetables, poultry, and do-
mestic duties on the farm.

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E.

ELSNER, MARIE E— Born in Bloom-
ington, 111., in June, 1856. At four years of
age she sang in a concert in Springfield, 111.
In Iier seventh year she gave a concert in
Steinway Hall, Chicago, and also one in the
same place when she was nine years of age.
In all these concerts she gained the admiration
of the audience. She is a soprano singer 0/
considerable ability.

F.

FERRIS, JOHN — Born in New Orleans,
La., of Irish parents, in 1839. First appeared
on the stage, in 1853, as call boy, at the
Varieties Theatre, in his native city. His first
speaking part was Seneschal in " Forest of
Bondy," at the Pelican Theatre, New Orleans.
He next appeared in St. Louis, Mo., in 1855,
as utility man, under H. L. Bateman's man-
agement. Remained there three seasons. In
1859, he was leading man in Galveston, Texas.
First appeared in New York, at the Old Bow-
ery Theatre, in 1861, as Hyder Bawn in " Tip-
po Saib." Next appeared at the Boston
Theatre, which city he left to join the navy,
and after serving two years and eight months
in the Atlantic Squadron, under Com. Farra-
gut, he reappeared on the stage at Ford's
Theatre, Washington, D. C. Since then he
has appeared in Alexandria and Norfolk, Va.,
and travelled one season with Marietta Ravel.

FISKE, MOSES W.— First appeared on
the stage at the Museum, Providence, R. I.,
from which place lie was secured by William
E. Burton, for the Chambers Street Theatre,
New York. He next appeared at the Old
Broadway Theatre, under E. A. Marshall's
management. He was then engaged by Thom-
as Barry for the opening of the Boston Thea-
tre, Sept. ii, 1854, and he appeared as David
in "The Rivals." Remained there some
time. Played in Charleston, S. C, under
Marchant's management, in 1857. Then he
appeared at the Holliday Street Theatre, Balti-
more, Md., from which place he sailed for the
West Indies, and played in Kingston and Ja-
maica for three months. He then gave con-
certs in all the principal island towns. Was
three seasons at the Varieties Theatre, New
Orleans. Has appeared as actor, manager,
and star throughout the country.

FLEMING. WILLIAM J.— Born in Bos-
ton, Mass.. Jan. 13, 1839. Made his debut as
an actor at the Howard Athenaeum, in his

native city, in Jan., 1S59, as Sir Thomas Ogle
in " Court and Stage," Mrs. Sinclair and H.
Sedley being the stars. He appeared under
the nom de plume of W. J. Baker. First ap-
peared in New York, in April, 1859, at the
National Theatre, under George L. Aiken's
management, as Titus Oates in " Claude Du-
val." Joined the First Massachusetts Infantry
during the rebellion of 1861. Was at the first
battle of Bull Run, and the Summer of 1862
he was through the Peninsular Campaign with
McClellan. Was wounded at Glendale, Va.,
Jan. 30, 1862, and quit the service in Oct.,
1862. Reappeared on the stage at the Acade-
my of Music, Brooklyn, as Thomas in "The
Hunchback," Dec. 31, 1S62, with Kate Bate-
man. Next appeared at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, with Laura Keene's
company, in Jan., 1863. The following season
he took his own name for the first time 011 the
stage, and opened in Washington, D. C, as
Tressel in " Richard the Third," with John
Wilkes Booth as Richard. Since then he has
appeared in the South and West. Is at pres-
ent at Wood's Museum, New York.

FOLEY, MICHAEL.— This Ethiopian
comedian was born in Providence, R. I , in
1848. First appeared in public with Dick
Sands' travelling combination, in 1867. Of
late he has been travelling with minstrel com-
panies.

G.

GILBERT, MRS. G. H.— Maiden name
Miss Hartley. Born in Rochdale, Lancashire,
Eng., Oct. 21, 1822. Made her debut as a
dauseuse, in the Norwich circuit, under Ab-
ingdon's management. It was there, in Dec,
1846, she was married to Mr. Gilbert, the
principal dancer of the theatre. After playing
in many of the theatres of England and Scot-
land, she came to America with her husband,
in Oct., 1S49. While playing at the Cleveland
Theatre, under John Ellsler and Felix Vin-
cent's management, in the Spring of 1S57, she
resolved to become an actress at the suggestion
of Peter Richings. She soon appeared as
Lady Creamley in " Serious Family," and Mrs.
Hardcastle in " She Stoops to Conquer," to
W. E. Burton's Sleek and Tony Lumpkin.
The following season she was first old woman
in Louisville, Ky., under Lewis Baker's man-
agement, remaining there until Nov., 1861,
when she joined George Wood at his theatre
in Cincinnati, Ohio. First appeared in New
York, at the Olympic Theatre, in Sept., 1864,

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as the Baroness in " Finesse." There she
remained two seasons, when she rejoined her
old manager, George Wood, at the Broadway
Theatre, near Broome street, New York, and
remained with him and Barney Williams until
the theatre was demolished. Is at present at
Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York, as
first old woman. Her husband died in New
York, Dec. 12, 1866.

GOTTHOLD, J. NEWTON— Born in
Richmond, Va. Made his debut at the Wash-
ington, D. C, Theatre, at the tercentenary an-
niversary of the birth of Shakespeare, as Ham-
let. Appeared in England with success. Re-
turned to America in Feb., 1866. Was at the
Grand Opera House, New York, during a por-
tion of the Summer of 1S69, while Lucille
Western was playing there. Is at present con-
nected with a Western theatre.

H.

HAN LEY, J. G.— This actor, whose biog-
raphy is on page 169, died in Williamsburg,
L. I., Aug. 9, 1869.

HASELMAYER, LOUIS.— This magician
was born in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 18, 1839.
At a private performance in 1864, Prof. Her-
mann happened to be present, and at once made
him an offer to join him in a travelling tour
through the United States, which he accepted.
He made his American bow at the Academy
of Music, New York, in Sept., 1S65, with
Prof. Hermann. He remained with Hermann
until May, 1866, when he set about learning
the English language, after which he started
out on a travelling tour through the West and
South, where he is at present.

HAYES, BENJAMIN. -This Ethiopian
comedian was born in New York, in Oct., 1842.
First appeared before the public in Virginia
City, Cal. After playing through California
with a troupe of his own he arrived in New
York, since which time he has been travelling
with minstrel bands.

HENRY, GEORGE B.— This actor, favor-
ably known in the Western theatres, died in
St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 31, 1869, of typhoid
fever. He will be well and favorably recollect-
ed as assistant stage manager at the Old
Bowery, New York, under Messrs. Fox and
Lingard's management

HOWARD, T. CHARLES.— Right name
T. C. Houghton. Born in Boston, Mass.,
March 4, 1845. First appeared on the stage
as Blunt, in " Richard the Third," at the
Boston Theatre, for the benefit of Henry W.

Fenno. He next played with J. W. Lanergan,
also Amasa Macfarland and Wyzeman Mar-
shall. Joined the Forty-second Massachusetts
regiment as private during the rebellion of 1861,
and was taken prisoner at Galveston, Texas,
from which place he escaped and was placed in
the secret service department, and afterwards
acted as Brigade Quartermaster under Colonel
Holabird, department of the Gulf, New Or-
leans. Reappeared on the stage, as utility,
at the Howard Athenaeum, Boston, under
Henry Willard's management Since then
he has appeared at the Tremont Theatre,
Boston, travelled with the Warren Combina-
tion, and was at the Boston Theatre. First ap-
peared in New York at Niblo's Garden under
Wheatley's management for one week. Since
then he has been managing a travelling com-
pany in St. John, N. B., and Halifax, N. S.

HOWSON, FRANK.— Born in London,
Eng., in 1S17, and from his youth displayed a
wonderful talent for vocal as well as instru-
mental music. When a young man he joined
a regiment of lancers, which was a part of the
British Legion which went to Spain and fought
nobly in what history calls the Carlist war,
waged for the purpose of establishing the late
Queen Isabella on her throne. He won dis-
tinction there, and was among the very few
who returned to his home. In 1842, he went
to Australia, and there soon took a leading posi-
tion as an artist. He was the father of opera
in the colonies, and was manager and stage
director when Mad. Anna Bishop, the late
Catherine Hays, and other celebrities made
their appearance in opera in Australia. In
1866, he arrived in America, stopping first at
San Francisco, Cal., where, with his sons and
daughters, he was successful, producing plays
operas, operettas, &c. While in Omaha, on
his way to New York with his family, lie was
taken sick and died there Sept. 16, 1869, of
cancer in the mouth.

I.

IRWIN, MAX.— This once celebrated
Ethiopian comedian was born in Cincinnati,
Ohio. First appeared in New York with
Henry Wood's Minstrels. Was married to
Augusta Lamereaux, danseuse, in Philadel-
phia, Aug. 16. 1869. After becoming a great
favorite in New York and wherever he appear-
ed, he sailed for San Francisco, Cal., July 22,
1861, for Gilbert's Melodeon. In 1862, he
went to Victoria, British Columbia, and thence
to Australia with Christy's Minstrels. Died
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he assumed the name of Paul Maxey. He
was a brother of Selden M. Irwin, the actor.

JACK, EDWIN BOOTH.-Born May
21, 1863. Made his first appearance as Da-
mon's child to Mr. Edwin Forrest's Damon, at
the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
the Fall of 1867. He is now attractive in ju-
venile parts.

JACK, JOHN HENRY.— Born in Phila-
delphia, Feb. 1, 1836. First appeared on the
stage in June 1851, as Sir Robert Bramble,
in " The Poor Gentleman " for the benefit of a
brother amateur. In Nov., 1852, he became
call boy at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia. In Dec. following he made his first
regular appearance, as the Servant in " The
Woman I Adore," and Master Fenton in " The
Merry Wives of Windsor." In Feb , 1853,
he was engaged for utility business. Season of
i8s4-'55 he played first oldmen at the Marshall
Theatre, Richmond, Va. He made a narrow
escape from death at the burning of Welch's
National Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1854, as he
was the last performer to leave the building.
During the breaking out of the rebellion in
1861, he was managing the Wilmington, Del.,
Theatre, which he closed and commenced re-
cruiting soldiers. He entered the service as
Lieutenant in the Second Pennsylvania Re-
serve Volunteer Corps, and was in the seven
days' battle under McClellan, and the three
days' fight of the Second Bull Run. On the
evening of the last day he fell seriously wound-
ed. He however rallied, and for his dar-
ing conduct was promoted to a captaincy. He
continued on duty until the war closed. Was
discharged from the service in 1865, and he
reappeared on the stage at Mobile, Ala., as
first old man. First appeared in New York,
Sept. 25, 1866, at the Broadway Theatre, as
Count De Moor, in "The Robbers." In Sept.,
1S54, ne married Adelaide, daughter of old
John R. Reed of Philadelphia, when she re-
tired from the stage, and died after a linger-
ing illness of two years, June 23, 1868, in
Philadelphia, leaving three children. Season
of iS6S-'6q, he was at the Broadway Theatre,
New York.

JACK, ROSALIE— Born in Philadelphia,
Nov. 16, 1855. She early appeared at the differ-
ent Philadelphia Theatres. Her first great suc-
cess was as the Stolen Heir in " Rosedale,"
first produced at the Arch Street Theatre.
Philadelphia, in the Fall of 1863. This piece

had an extended run, and Miss Jack produced
one of the most attractive features in the play.
She subsequently achieved quite a success as
Eva in " Uncle Tom's Cabin," and more re-
cently as Little Nell in the " Old Curiosity
Shop," which she has performed at the late
Broadway Theatre, and the Waverley, New
York.

K.

KENDALL, EDWARD P.— This cele-
brated actor, author, manager and agent, was
born in Boston, Mass., in 1834. Made his
first appearance on the stage in Lowell, Mass.,
in 1840, as the Child in the " Stranger." He
continued to occasionally appear in child's
parts for about five years. He then visited
New Bedford, Mass., where he took up his
residence until he was fifteen years of age,
when he shipped on board a whaler as cabin
boy, and for five years was knocked about and
buffeted by the waves. Returning home from
the cruise, he bent his steps towards Boston,
and was duly installed in a wholesale cloth
house, where he learned the art, so well prac-
tised by him now, of taking people's measure,
particularly show agents. We next find him
an equal partner in the celebrated bean bakery
known throughout New England as Gilsey's,
Making considerable money in that business,
he resolved to try his fortunes in the show
business. Accordingly, lie secured a popular
f>ri?na donna and a celebrated lecturer, and
went on an extended tour. Reaching Havana,
he was taken with the small pox, and there de-
serted by the lady. For three weeks he was
at the point of death, but finally recovered,
and, without a dollar in his pocket, came North,
and once more ventured in the show business
as manager of the Carter Zouave Troupe, with
whom he travelled three years, severing his
connection with them in Bridgeport, Conn., in
the Winter of 1867. He then organized a
variety troupe, consisting of the other Steere,
Rufus Somerby, John Maguire, Barney Mc-
Nulty, and others, with C. Amory Bruce as
"Ye Working Agent," W. W. Fowler as
treasurer, L. M. W. Steere as layer out, and
D. B. Hodges master of paste brigade. He
visited England, and after a tour through the
provinces, returned to America. He then or-
ganized the association known as the Pock-
marked Brotherhood, and as its manager, has
made it a thriving party. He is at present
manager for the Berger Family Swiss Bell
Ringers.

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mention is made of this gentleman on page
234 — since writing which he has died — we
herewith present more particulars. In 1S47
he was one of the members of the Sable
Harmonists. The company were playing at
the old Pittsburgh Theatre, then under the
management of Mr. Charles Foster. One
morning, as was his wont, Kneass strolled into
a music store, where he found the original
words of " Ben Bolt," set to very poor music.
He purchased the piece, took it home, and at
once adapted the words to the music which
has since made it so popular. He died in
Chilicothe, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1S69.

KRUGER, ANNIE.— Bern in Berlin, and
came to America when a child. Joined the
Marsh Troupe of Juvenile Comedians, and
after making an extended tour with them, she
became a pupil of Mad. Augusta. First ap-
peared in New York at Niblo's Garden with
the Richings English Opera Troupe. Shortly
after tin's she appeared as premiere danseuse
at the Academy of Music, New York, in
Maretzek's Italian Opera Troupe, and contin-
ued under this gentleman's management for
three seasons. Has appeared at other thea-
tres in New York with success. Is at present
with the Morlacchi Ballet Troupe on a travel-
ling tour. She is now known as M'lle Coradini.

LENGEL, HERR ELIJAH.— This ani-
mal tamer and performer was born in Phila-
delphia, in which city, in 1848, he commenced,
in Gen. Welch's Menagerie, the profession
which has gained him such a great name. Af-
ter leaving Gen. Welch, we find him, in 1850,
with James Raymond's Menagerie, and in
1853, with J. M. June's company. It was,
while with this company, that he received the
first of the many wounds his person bears
ugly scars as remembrances of. In 1854, he
travelled with P. T. Barnum's Menagerie ; in
1855, with S. B. Howe's ; in 1856, with Dries-
bach's Circus and Menagerie ; and in 1859-
'60, with Van Amburgh's. In 1S63, he joined
O'Brien's Circus and Menagerie. After leav-
ing this company, he made a trip to South
America, in quest of some more pets, and was
successful enough to return with three Brazil-
ian tigers, thirty monkeys of different.species,
and a variety of other small animals. He
travelled, in i864-'6s with Howe & Castello's
Menagerie. In 1867, he was with Haight &
Chambers, and in 1868 he became connected
with Col. T. C. Ames' Circus and Menagerie.

He has been badly hurt on several occasions
by lions and tigers.

LINYARD, MR. AND MRS. W. K.—
Mr. L. was born in Birmingham, Eng., Jan.
3, 1837. Came to America in 1845. Spoke
his first line before the public at a school exhi-
bition. Was a member of the Boothenian
Dramatic Association for a long time, playing
female characters, under the assumed name of
W. R. Goodwin, under which name he first
appeared before the public as an actor, in Mem-
phis, Tenn., in 1863. Was soon after married
to Emma, sister of Kate Reignolds. Was at
the Alexandria, Va., Theatre, season of
i864-'65, appearing there under his own name.
Was at the Old Bowery Theatre, New York,
season of i866-'67. Since then he has been
with travelling companies.

Mrs. L., maiden name Emma Reignolds,
was born in Castle Hill, Dover, Eng. Made
her debut at six years of age, as Eveleen in
"Green Bushes." Her first regular season
was at De Bar's Opera House, St. Louis, Mo.,
season of i857-'s8. Appeared in New York,
in 1868, at the Worrell Sisters' Theatre. Since
then she has travelled with her husband.

M.

MORTON, GEORGE.— Born in New
York, Feb. 26, 1849. First appeared on the
stage at the Old Bowery Theatre, New York,
for the benefit of William Freligh, Aug. 30,
1866, as Lieut. Pike in " Black-eyed Susan."
His next appearance was for the benefit of
Harry Mortimer, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre,
New York, on Sept. 5, 1866. He was then
engaged at the National Theatre, Washington,
D. C, for the season of i866-'67. Went to
Galveston, Texas, for the season of i868-'6g.
Was then engaged by Spaulding, Bidwell &
Macdonough, for the season of i869-'70, for
their theatres in St. Louis, New Orleans and
Memphis.

MORTIMER, JOHN K.— This actor was
born in New York in 1862, and made his first
appearance on the stage in Washington, D.C.,
in 1851, as the Count in " The Wife ; " made
his debut in New York at Burton's Chambers
street Theatre during the season of 1852.
Never was an actor's progress more rapid,
never was an actor's success more complete.
He finally changed his base of operations, and
we next find him in the West, where he became
a great favorite. He followed Mr. Wm.
Wheatley at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila-
delphia, in 1 86 1, playing Charles Surface in

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" School for Scandal," under Mrs. John
Drew's management. Reappeared in New
York at Mrs. Wood's Olympic Theatre in
December, 1863, as a member of the stock
company. Since then he has appeared in
many of the principal cities with success.

PEEL, TOMMY. —This champion jig
dancer, whose biography appears on page 341,
died in Melbourne, Australia, July 31, 1869,
and he was buried in the same grave with
Billy O'Neil, the Irish comedian.

R.

ROBERTS, J. H.— Born in London, Eng.
First appeared on the stage as an Ethiopian
comedian, in Paris, France First appeared
in London, with the original Christy Minstrels.
Came to America in 1S67, since which time he
has appeared at various variety halls, and has
travelled with minstrel bands.

RYAN, SAMUEL.— Born in New York,
in 1834. Learned the trade of a printer in the
Tribune office, New York. Made his first ap-
pearance on the stage at the old Boston Thea-
tre, as Delph, in " Family Jars," in 1848.
He has travelled with Maggie Mitchell, Kate
Denin, Susan Denin, Julia Daly and Emily
Thorne. He has also played star engagements
in the principal cities throughout the country.
First appeared in New York at the old Bow-
ery Theatre, in 1851 for the benefit of Robert
Johnston, as Bob Buckskin in " P. P,, or the
Man and the Tiger." Was married to Kate
Denin, from whom be has since separated.
Has appeared in various theatres in New
York. Was stage manager at the Waverly
Theatre, New York, in the Summer of 1869.
Is at present at the Theatre Comique, New
York. He is a good Irish comedian.

RYER, GEORGE.— Born in New York.
Made his debut in 1847, as Hamlet, at Chi-
cago, 111. Has appeared in New York, and
various cities in the West, with some success.
Was stage manager of the Academy of Music,
Albany, N. Y., when that theatre was de-
stroyed by fire. Is at present stage manager
in Albany, N. Y.

s.

SAVILLE, MAY. — Born in Toronto,
Canada, in Dec, 1846. Her maiden name
was Hart, and she was married to J. G. Sa-

ville, at present the agent for Miss Lotta. She
made her first appearance on the stage as Lady
Adela Gray in "Rosedale," at the Academy
of Music, Buffalo, N. Y., then known as the
Metropolitan Theatre, in the Summer of 1864.
Season of 1864- '65 she was at the Front Street
Theatre, Baltimore, Md. She was at Ford's
Theatre, Washington, D. C, in April, 1865,
when President Lincoln was shot, she being
the Georgiana in " Our American Cousin " the
night of the assassination. First appeared in
New York, at Wood's Theatre (now Theatre
Comique), in April, 1866, in " Satan in Paris,"
with Lucille Western. Appeared at Niblo's
Garden, New York, in Jan., 1869, as Eliza in
" After Dark," Louisa Moore having relin-
quished the role- Is at present leading lady
at the National Theatre, Washington, D. C.

THOMAS, J. R.— Born in Newport, South
Wales, in 1S30. First appeared on any stage
in the Seguin Opera Troupe about 1852, in
the role of the Count, in the " Bohemian
Girl." After they disbanded, he relinquished
the stage and commenced his career as a com-
poser and concert oratorio singer. His best
known songs are. " The Cottage by the Sea,"
" Happy be thy Dreams," " Some one to
Love " " Beautiful Isle of the Sea," and " 'Tis
but a little faded Flower." He has also writ-
ten a large collection of church music, consist-
ing of Te Deums, Anthems, etc. Latterly he
has largely added to his reputation, by singing
with Parepa Rosa in Concert and Oratorio.

w.

WAGNER, CALVIN.— This Ethiopian
comedian was born in Mobile, Ala., July 4,
1S40. First appeared in public at seventeen
years of age by opening an entertainment in
Myer's Hall, Syracuse, N. Y. He first ap-
peared as a public performer at Welch's Thea-
tre, Detroit, Mich. After a brief tour through
the West, he went to San Francisco, Cat.
Since then he has travelled with various min-
trel companies throughout the country.

WYNDHAM, CHARLES.— This English
actor, at present light comedian at Wallack's
Theatre, New York, first appeared in America
at Mrs. John Wood's Olympic Theatre, New
York, during the rebellion of 1861, as walking
gentleman under a different name. He after-
wards joined the army and went South as a
surgeon. When the rebellion closed he re-

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turned to England, where he appeared with
some success. During Lester Wallack's visit
to Europe, in the Summer of 1869, he engaged
Mr. Wyndham for his theatre in New York,
and he made his debut there on Sept. 15, 1869,
as Charles Surface in " School for Scandal."

FECHTER, CHARLES— Born in Han-
way Court Yard, Oxford street, London, Eng-
land, his father being a German and his mother
an English woman. So, in spite of his French
breeding and education, he belongs more truly
to England than to France, Indeed, we have
heard that Mr. Fechter himself entirely re-
pudiates the idea of being ranked as a French-
man ; on the contrary, he calls himself an
Englishman, and while some people are con-
tinually speaking of him as Mons. Fechter, or
M. Fechter, all official documents issued by
Mr. Fechter scrupulously adhere to the Eng-
lish prefix of Mr. At a very early age Mr.
Fechter's parents removed to France and there
he was brought up and educated. There, too,
did he make his first essay into the realms of
art — first as a sculptor, but subsequently, his in-
clination powerfully tending that way, as an
actor. He made his debut at the Salle Moliere

in " Le Mari de la Veuve," and after a short
engagement at the Conservatory joined a
troupe on a tour through Italy. Made his
debut in London, Eng., Oct 27, i860, at the
Princess' Theatre, under Augustus Harris'
management, as Ruy Bias, in Edmund Fal-
coner's version of Victor Hugo's drama of
that name. The performance was successful.
On March 19, 1861, Mr. Fechter- appeared as
Hamlet. He leased the Lyceum Theatre,
London, where he opened on Jan. 1, 1863, in
John Brougham's " Duke's Motto," with
Fechter as Lagadare, which ' had a run of
nearly a year, and was succeeded by " Bel
Demonio." Many attempts had been made to
induce Mr. Fechter to visit America, but all
failed excepting Mr. Harry Palmer, who suc-
ceeded in inducing him to cross the Atlatic
under engagement to Messrs. Jarrett and Palm-
er, of Niblo's Garden, New York, for a limit-
ed number of performances. Mr. Fechter re-
ceiving ^90 for each performance for the servi-
ces of himself and Miss Carlotta La Clercq.
Mr. Fechter arrived in America on December
31st, 1869, accompanied by Miss La Clercq,
and made his American debut at Niblo's Gar-
den, on January 10, 1870, in " Ruy Bias."

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