The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-10-27
vertisements in This Weeks Issue Of The Times


ourselves, We can prove to the publ
that for several years we have held on
place among the dramatic authors 3
the country, and with what success ou
well-filled scrap book viii attest. ou
plays having received recognition an'
praise from all Of America s prominen
critics. Our work has helped 70 III
crease the fortunes Of more than on,
actor. This suggested TO us the advis
ability ofputting out a company Of onI
own. We had no idea Of starting oui
this season, however, but after witness
ing an unusually delightful and artistic
performance by Mr.. Frank DeLeon we
approached him with an offer to go out
under our direction as the star Of the
organization. He accepted to our de-
light, the position, and for several
weeks we have been busy booking
time, engaging people, arranging
plays, etc.
Having warm place in our hearts
for GreenyilIe and her people, we de-
cided at once that this city should be
the scene OF our first professional en-
gagement, and we take pleasure in an
nouncing that our company, DeLeon's
Comedians, win begin the season by
playing an engagement of four nights
and one matinee. beginning Tuesday,
November 10th, in a repertoire Of plays
new to the Southern territory, and all
with star parts for Mr.. DeLeon, who,
while being the recognized star of the
company agrees with the management
that the supporting company must be, !
Of the best. ~
While this is Mr.. DeLeon's first visit
TO this part Of the South, he has starred
in the East for several seasons, and is
highly recommended as an actor and
gentleman. y Wf
In introducing Mr.. DeGeou to our
theatre geers, we feel assured that
they will recognize at once his excel
Ience as q comedian. esiIl
The repertoire will incmdethe inter-
ssting military conedy-drama, 'sAmer-
lean Born, Y the delightful comedy, |
sNot Such Fool as he Looks, 7 Des-
perate Chances an excellent bill;
sThe Ranchman,, d dramatic story Of
Texas life, by Mary A.. Ward; dra-
matte version rot Charles Dickens
dyllie domestic sketch, "a Messagel
From the Sea, BY Iia & and May
Ward, and designed especially for Mr.
DeLeon, in order to introdnce him in
he delightful and lovable character of
tom Pettifer:r ssChuclxlas, = the play |
IN which Mr.. DeI.eon has made a great
bit; Patrick Henry. q romantic COM
sdy Of the Revolutionary time, written
for Mr.. DeLeon by Ida C.i
ind May M. Ward; .'Mr. Editor
nigh-class comedy OF the present day,
written for Mr. DeI1eon by Ida @. and
Way M. Ward.
Specialties are to be introduced at
svery performance. It. Is our inten5
lion 10 cater to the refined and intel
igent theater-goers, and to carry a
who are ladies and gentlemen,
IS we'll as firstclass actors.
.Ws solicit the patronage Of tho
amusement-loving public. hoping to
leserve it by excellence and merit.
id G. and May M Ward, IN Greenyille
Spirit.
" j Prisoners of Zenda. IN
That charming tale Of love, hate and
htriene, 30 cleverly told by Anthony |
aope ii the s1Prisoners o. Zenaa, u and
evealed in dramatic form by Edward
Rose, will be presented at the Grand |
,ext November s16th. The parting oil
lie lovers ID the last oct, while in thel
Iistance Is heard the pealing OF the |
,feat organs, accompanied by the
hanting Of the solemn requiem over
he remains of the Black Elphberg. is !
ne of the most pathetic scenes ever
cen upon the stage.