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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
6
The Sugar's Theatre crowd at last night's show praised Harry Beresford who headlines Who's Your Friend? though the audience was small. The review notes the play's strong comedy and touching moments and previews A Gentleman from Mississippi and Babes in Toyland with lavish scenery and a 50-member company.
The musical extravaganza Babes in Toyland will be presented at Sugar's Theatre on Sunday night. The show features music by Victor Herbert and includes twenty numbers. It has a history of long runs including over 450 performances in New York and a year in Chicago.
Richards & Pringle present the Famous Georgia Minstrels at Sugar's Theatre with The Alabama Quartette and Big Six Comedy Sextette in a lavish two and a half hour show. The Cat and the Fiddle features Chas. A. Sellon Elaine Frohman and a large chorus promising elaborate novelty and new stage characters.
The Lion and the Mouse, The Music Master and other great works of modern construction reveal a distinct public taste and the stage’s readiness to respond to full measure demand.
Robinsons Orchestra of 12 with a 25 piece band under Fred Simpson known as The Black Pryor will perform and march through principal streets with a concert at noon. Other acts include Moor the Hindoo Magician Wilson Harris Boys from Dixieland and the Blackville Guards musical comedy.
The Asbury Park Evening News lauds the Casino production The Man of the Hour for its uplifting influence on the stage and public taste. The review highlights its powerful moral lesson and exceptional run, signaling a shift in cultural impact beyond sermons.
Rumors swirl about actors and name changes as a well known manager Frohman is cited. A chorus girl delivers dedication and becomes an understudy, with talk she may rise in ranks. Other notes mention imported pickles and Christmas goods from local shops. Sweet peas and seed oats promoted by nearby firms.
The Warrior's Sacrifice Gau mont shows a love and war tale. The Robber Duke Urban Eclipse presents a drama set in the era of Henry IV France. A Heavy Gale at Beorretz Urban Eclipse offers a vivid scenic picture for the day.
Mellville and DeVere present a comedy sketch titled The Stranded Actor starring James Cowley the eccentric singing and dancing comedian.
The notice states that adults are to be charged in the standard rate while children must have tickets. It specifies that children over three years old require a ticket, and implies a separate lower price or policy for those aged ten years.
In August 1908 Mrs. Dallos Costello aged 27 suffered acute Brights Disease with urine loaded with albumen. After usual remedies failed she was treated with Robinson Spring water, showing complete relief in about three weeks and was a well woman afterward. Dr H F Ashford of Pocahontas and Dr John B Elliott of Tulane endorse the water’s kidney benefits.
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