National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-13
CARD TO THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON
AND VICINITY

CARD TO THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON
AND VICINITY
Experience has taught me that the public
never fails % literally reward those who pre-
sent ch0ste, refined, and entertaining amiise-
ments Especially Is this true when fair and
equitable prices are charged for admission
Years ago believed that high prices We're
wrong, aud to remedy that evil I have devoted
ne best years oimy life with what degree of
success is best ottcstcd by the enormous patron
MY bestowed upon my IhcatCrs IN Baltimore
Ilttbug, Cincinnati and Louisville. The
poorer classes have been dCburrcd the charm
ing privilege of the ThcaEr and IT, plays he
cause OF the CXOrDitant rtes cxnctcd nj most
o. their doors, while, Of late days they receive
inc support OF only portion OF those SUPPOSE
TO be financially able 10 attend have ralcu.
lated closely, and, with full houses at the
cheap admission oilcr tho only cheap thing
about my ThuntCrsl obtain only Il lnir return
more?
Nowhere on earth are better entertainments
presented than at my temples OF amusement
The newspapers of the Citic, named and mill
ions Of individual witnesses will certify To this
WellknoWn fact Among them al there IS
none ns inviting, coy, ANA beautiful In the in
terror as my newly rcmodclcd and rciittcd
Bijuu in this city. It's stage appointments are
perfect. and for six weeks the greatest scenic
artist Oft this continent, John Rottig, with able
assistants. has been planning and painting new
scenery. The upholstery Is sumptuOus and of
the latest fashions the carpets are delightful in
color and pattern the seats all over the house
are comfortable. and boast bhe latest improve
mcnts; the boxes are furnished wi II silk aud
sntn hnugings rich plushCs, and rare material:
The walls reflect lovely COlOr- blended in cheer
| iul harmony; the entrance and railways are
| models In thcirWHy. the ladies ncwly.adhcd re-.
| Ccptiun room fills luug.iclt want. and the sur
| ruundings the first essential To- real enjoyment
| are OF such graceful aud luxurious nature rs
| treasures the visitor Ut single glance. To nc.
Cumplish this Transformation and achieve such
| happy result has cost largo suns OF money,
hut ,hull not regret that If the public appre.
Ciutc the labor Of the effort.
lcars devoted 10 my profession. aud u thor.
Ough knowledge Of the many Attractions which
uicr, insure the excellence Of WhutCyur shall be
presented from the stage of my Biou ThCatcr.
prefer To pay more dearly for what Is good
| than 10 engage poor entertainment. 1T hall the
Price. All wise managers should learn there Is
| no economy IN the cheaper course. From time
| tu time standard Dramas and Legitimate Plays
| VIII be presented, and only hy player Of ne.
! knOwlcdgcd tulCnt and reputation My wide
| range Of IhCutCr, gives me an advantage In
! tllis regard which ne other manager eau pusi-
| bly, possess The opening play win be the
! famous lluUCivnults "Shaughrilu. with cast
| approved 10y that distinguished author. The
! Drama nbDuuds with pleasing incident, CN-
| citing interest, Chnstc dialogue. and delightful
! song and story. The presentations to follow
| shall not possess les merit.
am the public ubcdicut servant
=. HARRIS
| Proprietor and Manager Biiou WdshingtDl.
and Thcntcr. In Baltimore, Pittsburg, Curn.
natl, and Louisville.
! WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Fob. II