The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23
.IfTRAETIoNS kW AT
 1.-THE ThEATRES
POLI'S THEATER,

A new era in vaudeville is to be in augurated in Bridgeport with the be- ginning of the regular winter theatri- cal season Monday next, August 25. according to plans outlined by Manager s. 2. Poli for his immense new theatre on Main street.
 That the esta b1ished policy of pleas ing the people, giving them what they want and the best, will go even fur ther than the present enjoyment now given thousands of patrons here is promised
 Manager Po1i. following the progres- sive. lead adopted so successfully by metropolitan managers as well as in other New England houses, under his guiding hand, promises a host of the best acts in vaudeville zto be brought here directly from their successes in New York and elsewhere. Notable acts, well known performers, beau tiful scenic effects, and a series of first shown exclusive and cleverly conceiv- ed two-reel feature films will dur ing the win+erf be paraded for local audiences atA popular prices, and in a manner that will bring the manage ment even more commentators from Theatrical cont tenporaries than has a1- ready been bestowed on the ability of the Poh agents to get the acts-' The present nn1ch watched for showing of the latest re1ease-fiIn including the Pathe bulletins. will not be discon- tfnued
 The policy of giving two shows weekly, beginning on Mondays and Thursdays. which has appealed to the atre goers all over this country and offers larger variety of subjects to patrons will. be retained. S
 As an advance taste of the pleasing acts promised for. the future, resume of the Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- --J~ Ior,14 4So reveals no less4 a production than Her man Lieb & Company, comprising eight talented actors in an intensely dramatic offering heightened by beau tifuI scenic effects. entitled ..Dope-'
 The story gra phicaI1ys drawn by this powerful drama and the moral which Is set forth is masherful, and particu- larlys appropriate in a. city where the curse of drugs has invaded the very home and been the cause aof recently fages. It will show the awful results attending the unrestr4cted sale of mar cotics and the dangers which lurlx in the path Of tempted children It DOT trays as well the human wrec41s and sacrifices which have helped to ill the coffers Of greedy and relentless cor pora tons. yet so wefl balanced in the swhole that it's naorbidfty is lost.
 Frank MorraA1, ssThe Golden Tenor, '' Is another classy act billed for the oc- oasion. He is not, only well known here. but throughout the entire coun- try and Europe, having been an orig fnaI member Of That Cuartette'' which took honors wherever they ap- peared. Morre1T is said to be one. of the best singersson the American stage today.
 As a further attraction from the standpoint of skill plus scenic effect, Lynch & Teller, JuggIers direct from Keittss Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York; will appear for the three days only.
 To add action and s11armony, 'QuicA, 7 a cartoonist with a line of p-to-date subjects, will display his skill with the crayon; Archer and Belford in a real variety act entitled s'Bits of Vaude- viIIe,H will indulge in ta11-fest, inter epersed with songs and dances; while Class and Bernie, with violin and ac- ! cordeon. will render the best bits Of music which can be Accomplished by any in theirS1ine, and they are sure of real applause
 Owing to the increased tone of the offerings duriTig1the coming season, beginning Monday. slight advance in the prices of evening performance will be charged, though natinees remain as heretofore Within reach of all the popular evening prices will be 10, E and 25 cents Matinees daily with continuous vaudeville on Saturdays.