House of Commons

Event Information

Venue(s):
House of Commons

Price: Free

Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
16 June 2013

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

29 Dec 1862, Evening
30 Dec 1862, Evening
31 Dec 1862, Evening
01 Jan 1863, Evening
02 Jan 1863, Evening
03 Jan 1863, Evening

Program Details



Until the previous week, House of Commons was only three nights a week.

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Robert Smith [House of Commons];  [Free and Easy] Conley;  Mr. [Free & Easy] Thalberg;  W. [Campbell] Shackleton;  Mr. [Free & Easy] Hinkley;  Mr. [Free & Easy] Watts;  Billy Desmond;  [Free & Easy] Gaffney

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 29 December 1862, 7.
“Every Night.” COMMENT: Until the previous week, House of Commons was only three nights a week.
2)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 31 December 1862, 7.
“New Year’s Eve . . . Desmond, the latest importation from Jude’s Dublin . . . Watts, who has got a new selection of songs, puns, &c. for this special occasion. Mr. Shackleton, the celebrated tenor, will execute several favorite ballads, supported by Conley, Thalberg, Hinckley, Gaffney, Smith &c. . . . A beautiful Cold spread on New Year’s Day, to which the public are invited.”
3)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 01 January 1863, 7.
Performers. “SMITH & BURLINSON at home all New Year’s Day to receive their friends.”