Union League Theater: Sheltering Arms Benefit

“The very worthy charity known as the Sheltering Arms, is likely to find its funds considerably augmented ere the fortnight ends. To-morrow it will benefit by a grand concert at the Academy of Music, and Thursday evening and Tuesday week [sic] by two amateur dramatic entertainments at the Union League Club Theater. [Lists concert particpants.] The dramatic representations are to consist; [sic] the first, of ‘Meg’s Diversion’ and ‘The Two Buzzards,’ and the second, of ‘The Ladies’ Battle’ and ‘Ici on Parle Français.’ No names are mentioned in connection with the dramatis personae, but a glance at the committees leaves little doubt as to the high social order of the comedians.”

Brief. “…a host of non-professional but socially-distinguished actors taking part in the performance.”

No mention of music.