CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 2677 - 2683 TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) of right and duty, be said: A petition to the senate and the house of the state of Ohio was drawn up and circulated by the grand division of Ohio saying that a law prohibiting the sale of all intoxicating liquors is absolutely necessary for public welfare; that an act as nearly as possible identical with that of Maine should be passed by these honorable bodies. 2677 DTD Jan. 5:2/6 The ladies of the Illydian Temperance band propose holding a temperance festival at Empire hall on Jan. 8. All citizens of Cleveland are invited to attend. The tickets are 50g. Entertainment, addresses and toasts will tend to make the evening pleasant. On the committee on arrangements, consisting of 13 persons, are Eliza Kinney; Anna Kid, and 0. M. Washborn. (14) (2) 2678 DTD Jan. 8:2/3 - In a letter to the editor dated Jan. 6, "Koppa" (4) 2679 - DTD Jan. 6; ed: 3/1 The colored people will hold a temperance festival tonight. "Its object is good, and deserving the 'help' of every Christian and patriot." (1) 2680 DTD Jan. 8:3/1 - General Cary will lecture this evening at the (1) 2681 - DTD Jan. 9:2/1 A large number of delegates from Cleveland attended a temperance meeting held in the courthouse at Ravenna. Addresses were given by General S. F. Cary and Dr. Nevin. President Mahan remained to address the crowd in the evening. (1) 2682 DTD Jan. 9:3/1 - The supper prepared last evening at the temperance festival was one of the finest we ever saw, (1) 2683 - DTD Jan. 10; ed: 3/1 The temperance meeting held at the First "Let the citizens of Cleveland show that they appreciate the talents of the speaker and stand ready to aid the cause for which he is laboring, and by which he has won for himself the envied title of 'a true apostle of temperance. (7) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 2684 - 2692 TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 2684 - DTD Jan. 14:4/2 S. F. Carey adressed a large audience yesterday in the First Baptist church. He spoke on the temperance question. 2685 - DTD Mar. 22:3/1 The Ladies' Temperance union will be adressed tomorrow evening at the Wesleyan church by a Mr. Briggs. 2686 - DTD Apr. 12:3/1 The committee on resolutions on arrangements for an evening session, and on arrangement for the next quarterly meeting were appointed at the morning session of the Cuyahoga Total Abstinence society, held at the church of the Rev. J. A. Thome in Ohio City at ten o'clock. Due to the illness of President Elisha Taylor, the vice president, J. A. Foot, was in the chair during the afternoon session, when seven resolutions were adopted. Knight lectured upon the practical operation of the Maine law. (1) (1) (11) 2687 - DTD June 5:2/3 - The Ladies' Temperance union will hold its annual session at the First Baptist church on June 7, at three p.m. (1) 2688 - DTD June 15:2/4 The Cuyahoga County Total Abstinence society (2) 2689 - DTD June 30:3/1 The Cuyahoga Temperance convention meets at Dr. Nevin's church at ten o'clock this morning. 2690 DTD July 1:3/1 - The Cuyahoga county Temperance convention held its quarterly meeting in this city in the Reverend Mr. Nevin's church yesterday. President E. Taylor, Esq., on taking the chair made some pertinent remarks on the subject of the Maine law, and closed the speach by urging upon the friends of temperance the importance of concentrated action in the election of men to the next legislature favorable to the passage of most strngent measures on the subject of intemperance. The Reverend Shaw offered a resolution of thanks to the officers and members of the church for the use of their building, and also to the singers for their sweet music. The convention adjourned to meet in Olmstead next October. 2691 - DTD Aug. 30:2/4 Friends of temperance will hold a mass convention in Cleveland on Sept. 15, 16, and 17. They intend to adopt measures similar to the Maine liquor law. - 2692 DTD Sept. 3:2/2 The friends of temperance will hold a convention in Cleveland during the state fair. The speakers will include the Hon. Samuel Houston, the Hon. George N. Briggs, the Hon. Neal Dow, John B. Gough, and several others. (1) (4) (2) (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 2693 - 2699 TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 2693 DTD Sept. 16:3/1 The friends of temperance will meet today. Olds Hale, Kimball, Eaton, and others will speɛk. (1) 2694 DTD Sept. 27:2/3 - The county temperance convention to be held (1) See also Intoxication; Prohibition & Enforcement; Saloons TERRITORIES, U. s. See U. S. Territories & Possessions TEXT BOOKS. See Schools & Seminaries - Text Books THEATERS 2695 DTD Jan. 10; adv:2/5 Melodeon Forest City Thespian Troupe. (2) 2696 - DTD Jan. 14:3/1 - The Thespian troupe will perform this evening at the Melodeon. (1) 2697 DTD July 7:3/1 - In a letter to the editor, "Drama" says: (4) 2697-1/2 - DTD July 10:2/5 - Miss Julia Bennett has the honor of announcing her benefit for this evening. The interesting drama, VICTORIEN, will be presented for the first time, along with the comedy of THE FOLLIES OF A NIGHT. (1) 2698 DTD July 12:2/4 - At the Melodeon tonight the comedy, FOLLIES OF A NIGHT, will be presented with Hann as Duke de Chartres and Forrest as Reni Palhott. In the play, ALL IS NOT GOLD THAT GLITTERS, Hann will play "Stephen Plum." (5) 2699 DTD July 12:3/1 - Tonight the entertainment at the Melodeon CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 popularity throughout the United States is already well known. She will appear this evening in the character of "Duchess de Chartres" in the sterling comedy, THE FOLLIES OF A NIGHT. The Melodeon has been newly ventilated and is the coolest and best hall in the city. (4) 2700 DTD July 13:2/4 - The Melodeon was well filled last night. Miss Julia Bennett deserves much credit for the beautiful manner in which she enacted the character of "Duchess de Chartres." 2701 DTD July 13:2/5 THE SERIOUS FAMILY will be enacted at the 2702 DTD July 14:2/4 - TIME TRIES ALL will be presented at the Melodeon tonight with Sir W. Don as "Tom Tack" and Julia Bennett as "Laura Leeson." USED UP will also be presented. 2703 DTD July 14; adv: 2/4 Melodeon - 2704 DTD July 15:2/4 THE JACOBITE, DELICATE GROUND, and THE ROUGH DIAMOND will be presented at the Melodeon tonight. Kent and Julia Bennett are featured in the plays. (2) (5) (5) (4) (1) 2706 DTD July 16:2/4 THE SERIOUS FAMILY and THE YANKEE DUELIST will be given at the Melodeon tonight. Kent and Julia Bennett will be featured. (4) 2707 DTD July 16; adv: 2/4 - Sir William Don begs leave to inform his friends and public that his farewell benefit will take place tomorrow at the Melodeon, when a most attractive bill will be offered. (1) 2708 - DTD July 16; adv: 2/4 - At the Melodeon the comedy of THE SERIOUS FAMILY will be repeated tonight. The program will conclude with a laughable farce, THE YANKEE DUELIST. Prices are for boxes, 50g; the pit, 25. (5) 2709 - DTD July 17:2/4 - SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES, SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL and BOMBASTES FURIOSO will be given at the Melodeon tonight. It is to be the farewell benefit for Sir W. Don who is leaving the acting company. (6) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 2710 DTD July 23; adv: 2/4 - A grand complimentary benefit will be It will come off at the theater tonight. held for Julia Bennett. There will be performed THE YOUTHFUL QUEEN, THE PET OF THE PETTICOATS, and to conclude, FAINT HEART NEVER WON A FAIR LADY. (3) 2711 DTD July 24; adv: 2/4 The Rev. J. McEldowney will preach (1) 2712 DTD Nov. 30; adv: 2/4 - GOVERNOR'S CASTLE and UNCLE TOM'S (2) 2713 DTD Dec. 1; adv: 2/5 - Melodeon (2) 2714 DTD Dec. 3:3/1 The play last night at the Melodeon was the STRANGER. The principal parts were sustained by Mr. and Mrs. Conner, with a degree of force and excellence rarely excelled. (1) 2715 DTD Dec. 4; adv: 2/5 - Melodeon, tonight. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Conner presení DOUGLAS, also Acrobatic Exercises. Concluding with BLACK EYED SUSAN. (2) 2716 - DTD Dec. 4:3/1 ROMEO AND JULIET was exceedingly well played last night by Mr. and Mrs. Conner at the Melodeon. Mr. Conner's playing is excellent, whether it is tragedy or comedy. (1) 2717 - DTD Dec. 11; adv: 2/5 - Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Conner will present RICHARD III tonight at the Theater. They will conclude with the QUEEN'S PAGE. (2) 2718- DTD Dec. 13; adv: 2/5 - At the Melodeon tonight, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Conner present RICHELIEU. They will conclude with ANGEL OF THE ATTIC. (2) 2719 DTD Dec. 14; adv: 2/5 - At the Melodeon tonight, Mr. and Mrs. They will conclude with (2) 2720 DTD Dec. 14:3/1 Last night E. S. RICHELIEU at the Melodeon was excellent. better performance of that character. Conner in the role of We have never seen a (1) |