Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-30
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An Audience That Filled the House
to OverdoWinG.

TO OveruoWln6s
Full to overhowing and dozens
turned away Tor lack Of room was the
condition OF The Garland last night,
Isl Perkins and lis Pughtown band
did it and they repaid the crowded
house with an entertainment that did
all it promised to do. Isl" came to
make people laugh, people expected
to laugh and they went with their ris.
ibles hung on hair triggers ready to
explode on the first provocation. 1t
came almost with the rising Of the
curtain, and from that time until the
curtain fell, mirth never ceased to
rule he great throng. There was not
even standing room, the aisles being
packed and an unbroken line of PEG.
pie stretched around the auditorium
from side to side. The play has but
little plot but it is brimful OF fun and
that is what tits built for. Frank
Jones as Isl Perkins, showed him.
self an artist, the equal if not superior
of Chas. l.. Davis, whose "Alvyn Jos.
lyn" has convulsed countless ,hous
ands. Miss Alice Montague as Zana
was also much admired
Not the least charming feature of
the performance was the excellent and
artistic music by the orchestra, under
the leadership Of Prof. Theo. A..
Metz, (he man who beat the big
drum in the parade). The selections
were admirably rendered and moste en-
Enthusiastically applauded.A 1t was a
rare Thanksgiving treat and Mr..
Jones and his company doubtful car
ry away from Waco pleasant memo.
ries and substantial evidences of the
appreciation of good thing by our
people.
The ,hreshing machine was there
and threshed real grain.
The BLACK Hussar" by Grau's OPP
era company tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence Coming.
Those celebrated comedians, Mr..
and Mrs w. ]. Florence, will make
their first appearance in Waco Tues.
day evening, December 4,h, in their
famous comedy of Washington life
"The Mighty Dollar" The prices
for seats 70: this performance will be
$1.5o for the lower floor and 81 90
for the upper floor, the same scale as
charged all through the country for
the engagement of these great ar.
fists.
The name of Florence has become
a synonym for all that is best in dra
matte art, and we shall have rare
treat in Witnessing their performance
of frst.class comedy. The company
in support is large and very supe-
rior one, embracing many well.known
names. Mrs. Florence bears the
reputation OF being the best dressed
woman on the American stage, and
will display four gowns, marvels Of
elegance and taste. The desire to
see these artists is SO strong that
those who desire choice seats will do
well to apply early.
Remember the date. december 4th.
Fresh Mackerel ut Stolte Bros.
Dr. Saunders. Dentist, S "a Austin Ave.
Peeler's Drug Store for Dressing Cases, Sha-
wing Sets, Work Boxes, Manicure Sets and
Toilet Articles.
The best brands of pOcket-knives
and razors at Horsfull & Cameron. \
Ell Paso grapes extra choice at Joe
ThOmpson's.
.Peeler's Blood Alternative will purify the
blood when nothing else will. 1t Is warran-
TED.
= Dr. Saunders. Dentist, 5O2ls Austin Ave.
For choice roasts 60 to Riddles
ash market and get 1t cheap.
DR.. J. II. Boyett, dentist, corner Austin and
Seventh streets
Peeler's liver Pills are the best in the world
small and easy to take. Every box warranted'
Ross Imported Soda at the Cotton
Exchange.
Mark FlournOy has three first-class
BARRIERS in his barber shop in the
New McClelland billiard DarlOr.
w. r. Matthews. sign writer south
Sd street.
The Waco Furniture Company is
said to have the largest line of Parlor
Furniture ever shown this side Chica-
go. Am I right?
B. and S. at Cotton Exchange.
Barbecued meats fresh from the kiln
every day at Riddles cash market. t
Oysters and fish, fresh every day at
Mason, Morgan Il Co.'s. %
Peeler's Drug Store for Violin and Guitar
Strings, Paper, Pins, Ink and Pencils. all at
bottom prices.
You will save money by buying what You
want in the Drug line at Peelcr's Drug stere,
Cornar 9Th and Austin street