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About
the South Danvers Wizard
Overview:
Jan.- July 1864
About
South Danvers (Peabody), Massachusetts
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South Danvers Wizard, 1/6/1864,
p. 2/2
GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT – “The concert of Mr. Watts Juvenile Class at
the Peabody Institute last Wednesday evening was highly commendable to
both scholars and teacher, the pieces being finely rendered and eliciting
applause from the large audience. It was really a pleasing as well
as a pretty sight to see so many little ones, with the countenances lit
up with smiles, standing before the assembled spectators and singing with
a zeal that would do credit to old experienced vocalists.
Miss Evelith of the Zouaves seemed to
be the ‘bright, particular star’ of the evening, and her appearance, whether
among the ‘Violets’ or in the ‘Zouave’s Camp’, was always enthusiastically
received. A comic farce, entitled. ‘The Flower of the Rebel Army’,
was presented for the first time, and the manner in which it was received
will fully justify Mr. Watts in repeating it. The laughable farce,
“The Raw Recruits” which was the grand wind-up of the evening, met with
the dame king of reception.
As the programme was quite lengthy it
will be impossible for us to go into a full detail of all the pieces sung
and who sung them; but in writing this account it would be an act of injustice
to pass by those little mistresses who stood up ‘solitary and alone’
before so many, without faltering, and in this connection we will mention
Miss Nelson, who sang three pieces, and evinced superior musical talent;
so with Miss Manning in ‘Hunter’s Pride’, Miss Adams in ‘When This War
Is Nearly Over’; Miss Farnham, ‘What is Home Without a Baby’; Miss Merrill,
‘Robin Red Breast’; Miss Henderson, ‘To the West’ and Miss Robert (the
smallest bud of all) ‘O when I was a maiden.’
Among the other pieces, by class and
chorus, we would make mention of a piece called ‘John Not’, which was not
bad; and ‘Johnny Schmoker,’ which brought out the good disciplinarian qualities
of the teacher. The three Teel sisters looked and sung very prettily
together; and there were some good tenor singers from Lynn. The whole affair
ended by a grand National Oratorio by the Essex County Zouaves, under the
leadership of their gallant captain, Miss Evelith; and thus ended one of
the best entertainments we have attended for a long time.
We are happy to learn that Mr. Watts
has a much larger class this term, and if we had children large enough
we should certainly send them there.”
South Danvers Wizard, 1/16/1864, p. 2/2
“The MENDELSSOHN QUINTETTE CLUB CONCERT at Mechanic Hall last Monday
evening was rather thinly attended. We were sorry to see this, for
a finer band of musicians are not to be found. The hall was very
cold – so much so that a number of the audience were obliged to leave at
the intermission.”
South Danvers Wizard, 1/13/1864, p. 2/5
TRAINED HORSE – A street exhibition of a trained horse took place in
the Square on Saturday afternoon.
South Danvers Wizard, 1/13/1864, p. 3/1
AMUSEMENTS IN BOSTON – “The Eastern Railroad are running a late train
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, affording our citizens a fine opportunity
to visit the New York and Havana Opera Troupe, now at the Boston Theatre.
It is under the direction of Max Maretzck and comprises the best talent
ever here. At the New Tremont, Mrs. Barrows is producing the Ticket
of Leave Man in superior style. She deserves success. The ever-popular
Buckleys present novelties nightly.”
South Danvers Wizard, 1/20/1864, p. 2/3
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOWDITCH CLUB – Held in Town Hall in Danvers.
The question for discussion: “Resolved that Abraham Lincoln should be re-elected
to the Presidency of the United States.” Most who volunteered to speak,
spoke in favor of Lincoln.
South Danvers Wizard, 1/20/1864, p. 2/5
SCHOOL SLEIGHRIDE – “The pupils of the grammar school of Ward Three,
under the charge of Master Brickett, participated in a pleasant ride on
Wednesday afternoon, in the sleigh-boat Pilot drawn by four gray horses.
They visited South Danvers and Lynnfield, and had a grand time, arriving
home in good season and prime condition.” Reprinted from the Lynn Reporter.
South Danvers Wizard, 1/20/1864, p. 2/5
HORSE TRAINING – “Prof. Rockwell drove through the streets of our town
last Friday afternoon his celebrated trained stallion horse ‘Morgan Tiger’
attached to a carriage, without bridle, reins, breeching or breast collar,
using only a web surcingle to hold up the shafts; controlling him entirely
by the whip and the word of command. He then delivered a lecture
in the square on the subject of horsemanship generally, and went through
with some performances with his horse, who seemed to understand every word
said to him. After this the animal was taken to the stable of Mr.
William Potter, where Mr. Rockwell opened a school for demonstrating his
system of horsemanship…”
South Danvers Wizard, 2/13/1864, p. 2/1
ANTIQUARIAN SUPPER AND LEVEE – “The ladies of the Unitarian Society
of this town have our most heartfelt thanks. The entertainment given
by them on Wednesday and Thursday evenings last was one of the most pleasant
and attractive gatherings it was ever our good fortune to attend.
We are not alone in this. The Antiquarian Supper at Sutton’s Hall
is regarded by every one – that is, every one who was there – as the most
successful, the most tasteful, and the most enjoyable affair of the kind
which has of later years came off in this vicinity. The hall, the
anterooms and the supper-room, if not crowded, were at least quite as full
as the most sanguine could have desired. Every one was apparently
in the best of spirits and seemed to be having a good time.
The supper, which consisted of that simple
and wholesome fare with which our fathers nourished the inner man, was
abundant and well served. The antique fashions were well reproduced,
and in many instances the old-fashioned dresses worn by both ladies and
gentlemen, were decidedly tasteful and becoming.
The dancing, which was participated in by
large numbers of the gay and festive, was kept up to a reasonable early
hour, and the party dispersed with a full conviction that the ladies of
the Unitarian Society know how to get up a Levee.”
South Danvers Wizard, 2/24/1864, p. 2/2
THE UNIVERSALIST FAIR AT DANVERS – Describes fair, dramatic exhibition
and comedy.
South Danvers Wizard, 3/2/1864, p. 2/6
LAUGHING GAS – “Laughing gas is the fashion just now and entertainments
of all sorts are concluded by its administration. We had heard of
it often, but had never seen its effects until a few nights ago, when,
after a temperance meeting, several ladies and gentlemen agreed to make
fools of themselves for the edification of their fellow mortals.
Any one anxious to make a favorable impression would certainly shrink from
the process of inhaling, during which, be it known, it is necessary to
hold one’s nose with the thumb and finger, and suck insanely at the mouthpiece
of an immense bag, but the effects produced afterwards are so utterly absurd,
that one’s only wonder is that, after seeing the first man under its influence,
a second was ever found to follow his example.
The specimens which came under our inspection
were at first overwhelmed with a giddiness similar to that produced by
intoxication, and pitched about with an evident belief that the world was
turned upside down and they were in danger of falling from it into space.
After which, with scarcely an exception, the masculine portion of the inhalers
stripped off their coats, and forthwith ‘pitched into’ some bystander.
From the result of our observation, we should judge that combatitiveness
is the most highly developed organ of the brain, for every one of those
well-conducted young gentlemen seemed ‘spoiling for a fight’…”
South Danvers Wizard, 3/16/1864, p. 2/2
THE ANTIQUE FESTIVAL – “This gathering, which took place on Tuesday
evening of last week, was a success in every particular. All the
arrangements of the programme were fully carried out. The evening
was pleasant and the company large. The dresses were showy and unique;
the characters assumed by the wearers were well sustained and all went
off as merry as a marriage ball. The music and dancing had many admirers,
and the latter many participators. Notwithstanding the attractions
of the upper hall, the lower one was thronged to hear the excellent vocal
music.
We have seldom been to a festival of any kind
where so much of enjoyment, with so little to disturb it, has appeared.
Some of the dresses were superb, many were quaint and differed, materially
from the present fashion.
The best of it is, that the festival contributed
about $125 to the funds of the [Ladies] Aid Society.”
South Danvers Wizard, 4/6/1864, p. 2/1
“SET’EM UP.” –“The annual business meeting of the A. B. Club was held
at the alley on Thursday evening, March 31….After voting thanks to past
officers, spares and ten strikes were resumed with zealous gusto.”
South Danvers Wizard, 4/6/1864, p. 2/5
MOOT COURT IN DANVERS [Letter to the Editor] – “Mr. Editor, - For some
weeks past there has been but little to excite or interest the good citizens
of our town, except the Moot Court, which was held under the auspices of
the Bowditch Club…”
South Danvers Wizard, 4/13/1864, p. 2/4
FENOLLOSA’S CONCERT – Review of.
South Danvers Wizard, 4/13/1864, p. 2/5
WATT’S CONCERT IN SALEM -“Last Thursday afternoon and evening, helped
to wear away the usual tediousness of Fast Day. The chorus consisted
of some 150 voices….”
South Danvers Wizard, 4/20/1864, p. 2/6
BOSTON – “Amusements.- At the Boston Theatre, Mile Zoe, from New York,
appeared as the French Spy, on Monday last. She is a fine actress
and deservedly popular. Manager Marshall is untiring in his efforts
to please the public.
At the new Tremont, Mrs. Barrow’s excellent Company
are playing ‘The Bull in a China Shop’ a piece that has had an extensive
run everywhere it has been produced. It is well worthy of a visit.
At the Tremont Temple, Simmons, the greatest magician
of modern times, commenced an engagement on Monday last. His stay
is short.
Miss Ettie Henderson is at the Howard. She
is a pleasing actress.”
South Danvers Wizard, 4/20/1864, p. 2/6
MAY DAY FAIR IN SALEM – “An invalid lady of Salem has been collecting
articles for a May Day Fair, for the benefit of sick and wounded soldiers,
to be held at Mechanic Hall, May 2d. Great attractions are provided,
and Major Alfred Little, old Father Cleveland, now is his 92d year, and
Carleton, the war correspondent of the Journal, will be there. Other novelties
will be introduced. – Contributions are solicited, and may be sent to the
residence of Moses G. Farmer, 12 Pearl Street, Salem.”
South Danvers Wizard, 4/27/1864, p. 2/2
MAY DAY FESTIVAL – “The Festival at Sutton’s Hall next Monday evening
promises to be a capital entertainment for old and young. As May
Day occurs but once a year, the opportunity it affords for a good time
ought not to be allowed to pass unimproved. We hope there will be a large
attendance: ‘The more the merrier.’ See notice in another column.”
South Danvers Wizard, 6/29/1864, p. 2/2
LYNNFIELD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL – “Mr. Wizard, - If you will say to all
witches of South Danvers that if they will ‘ride on a rail’ to our Strawberry
Festival here this Wednesday, June 29, they will receive a free pass on
their return, you will much oblige. Signed: LYNNFIELD. We advise all female
wizards to accept the inducements offered by the above and go to Lynnfield
To-Day either on a rail or on their broomsticks.” |
