Theatre Comique

Full cast list.

“A full brass band on the Stage, Grand battle scene, &c., the brass band playing up the music of the MULLIGAN GUARDS.”

“To-morrow, Thanksgiving Day, extra matinee. An entire new bill will be presented at matinee and an entire change of bill at night.” Unclear what pieces were performed at each.

“Miss Sophie Elma and Thomas Harper constituted the new appearances at the Theatre Comique since our last report. The former has a pleasing appearance, and is a vocalist of decided merit. She was twice recalled. Thomas Harper lost his right leg in our late fratricidal struggle, and, finding that the pension allowed him by our Government would not give him adequate support, commenced the practice of songs-and-dances with a view of following that branch of the profession as a means of livelihood. During a portion of his performances he uses a crutch, but he eventually demonstrates the fact that such support is not absolutely indispensable to his dancing. He sings well… Carroll was excellently made up for both of the characters assumed him [in The McFadden family]. His little sons appeared perfectly at ease, and in their songs-and-dances met with much favor. A quadruple clog-dance at the close evoked much enthusiasm… Tony Hart reappeared on Monday evening, and in consequence suffered a relapse of the malady with which he had been for some days afflicted. E. Harrigan sang fresh Dutch, Irish and Italian songs, which were provocative of much mirth and gave the best satisfaction. Mrs. John Wild, who reappeared after a brief absence, sang a number of serio-comic vocalisms. Little Jennie Yeamans sang songs with banjo accompaniment, which were very favorably received…”