Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-02
TOLEDO ADJUSTMENTS.


The last half OF the week at Burts
theatre will see return engagement
OF "Humpty Dumpty" with cast of
seventy people. There is something
about the pantomime which always
pleases both children and grown people
alike and this company is said to put
on the funny skit in u gorgeous manner.
"Humpty Dumpty" was seen the first
week OF the present theatrical season
at the Lyceum and it was Mt that time
the recipient of universally good no.
tices, practically the same cast returns
to Burt's theatre, among them being
Miss Lee Hobbs Martin, the premier
contralto. Miss Martin mas been un-
usually successful and has been engaged
by number OF the leading theatrical
managers.
Prices-Eveuing, 10, 20, 30 and SOC.
Matinees, 10, 15 and 25c.
Beginning next Monday afternoon
Burt's theatre will be changed into a
continuous vaudeville house, giving
four shows daily for the remainder of
the season. Mr.. Burt said to-day that
there had been such general demand
in Toledo for first class vaudeville
house, that he had finally yielded to
the pressure OF the public and has de-
cided instead of taking chances on
travelling companies, to utilize his eX-
perience in booking single vaudeville
acts and to put together the perform
ances himself. This change has been
contemplated Tor the past month and
preparations at the house have been
quietl going on, alterations and addi-
tions teing made until the house is
practically ready for the change. The
most important change will be found in
an annex which has been made to the
theatre, the building next door being
turned into n beautiful ladies parlor
with every convenience. This parlor
be open day and night and the ladies
are cordially invited to make it a club.
The door from the annex will lead di-
rec,ly to the auditorium Of the theatre
and ladies can purchase their tickets
without going to the box office.
For the gentlemen, smoking room
and parlors have been arranged in the
basement.
| On the second floor of the theatre
will also be found spacious reception
room and the children's nursery, which
has been feature of Burt's theatre.
will be maintained and competent
attendant will be in charge.
Mr.. Burt states that he proposes to
give the people OF Toledo class of
vaudeville attractions such as has
never been seen here. The artists will
be brought direct from the great yau-
deviile houses of the East and every
novelty of any merit will be booked
for this house. The two afternoon per-
formances which are from las to 500
O'Clock have been arranged especially
for those ladies who desire to get away
from the crowds In the evening. The
evening performances will begin at
1880 and run until l0:45.
For the opening on Monday and for
the week Mr.. Burt has secured among
other things the famous Streator's
Zouayes, the highests salaried company
travelling. This act alone brings six
teen people and their drills and aero
batic work have been pronounced mar
velous by the press.
The American Biograph with an en-
tirely new set of pictures has been
arranged for at this opening, owing to
its immense popularity at the Gaison.
The pictures presented will include
snatches from the Dewey parade; a
picture OF admiral Dewey on his flag
ship Olympia, the Columbia Shamrock
yacht race, athletic sports at Columbia
college and number of numerous and
striking views.
Another novelty for next weeks of.
fering is Beja, the Cuban Star, one of
the most wonderful contortionists on
the stage.
Ziska, wonder in magic, has been
especially engaged. LIE Claire & HAYES
and their pickaninny will delight and
amuse with some wonderful dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry will present
their beautiful little comedy "Mrs.
Wilkins Boy" Manjonita g. Eugene,
premiers in black face singing and
dancing will furnish some of the
comedy.
"Humpty Dumpty" will be the clos
ing attraction on Saturday night and
the vaudeville will open Monday after
noon.
At the Valentine.
"Children of the Ghetto" The play
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