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Carl J. Martinson collection.

New National Theatre, Wm. H. Rapley, manager, Wm. H. Fowler, treasurer. Engagement of Henry Irving and his company. Wednesday night and matinee Saturday will be presented Shakespeare's comedy "The Merchant of Venice," in five acts.