At the Union this evening at 7.15, Mr. Edward Townsend, author of "Chimmie Fadden," "A Daughter of the Tenements," "The Sergeant," etc., will read a number of selections from his own works. Mr. Townsend is a prominent journalist, author and playwright of New York City, and is especially well known for his studies of Bowery life and dialect. He will read the following selections:
"Their Wedding Journey," from "Chimmie Fadden."
"Two Ladies of Manhattan," from "Days Like These."
"The Dog on the Roof," from "Near a Whole City-Full."
"I am Kissed," from "A Summer in New York."
"An Immoral Providence," from "Other Stories."
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