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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
10
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Justin Adams stages a clever Anna Sewell tale at Poll's theater with Pete Maguire as Joe Green. The black mare Black Beauty performs with humanlike presence while Rosina Casselli and her Chihuahua dogs, Billy Van, and a troupe of acrobats and a musical trio fill the program. Next week features Buster Brown and his dog Tiger.
A list of upcoming bookings including Frank Lalor in a Republican rally, Prince Humbug, Hooligan's Trouble, Convict 999, The Smart Set, Knapp's Military Band, The Black Rook, Arrah na Pogue, The Call of the North, Hook of Holland, The Devil, and Lilian Russell with venue dates from Oct 27 to Nov 26.
Frank Lalor headlines in a new musical comedy at Poll's theater with an 80 member company. Advance seats surge as crowds expect elaborate, beautiful production and strong Boston reception. Also listed is Hooligan's Troubles a rollicking farce with matinee and evening shows on Saturday with popular prices.
The Jacques presents Like Father Like Son by Barrows Lancaster and Joan Pardee Clarke to cheerful crowds. The program also features Jimmy Barry and company with a new routine At Henfoot Corners delivering lively and amusing entertainment.
A schedule of dances receptions and social events dated Oct 28 through Jan 8 across venues including Music Hall East Main Buckingham Hamilton and City halls Woodbury halls. Hosted by groups such as the Merry Trio Nassau Club Fife Drum and Bugle corps St Anne's parish and the East Waterbury Game Club with benefits for St Michael's and St Patrick's churches.
A private masquerade dance invites members at 43 East Main Street Friday evening October 30 1908. Admission 25 cents per person at the door with invitations required for entry and a phone contact listed.
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