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THE ITEM.

Published Every Day at 28 S. 7th St., Phila., Pa.

Established 1847

Evening Item-----Weekly Item-----Sunday Item.

1 c.; $3 year-----6 c.; $3 year------3 c.; $2 year.

ADVERTISING RATES- 25c., 30c., 50c., and $1 per line.

TELEPHONE No. 2101

PHILA., TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1888.

SOUTH BROAD STREET THEATRE.

Manager Gilmore opened this theatre yesterday afternoon to an audience that packed it in every part, and at the evening performance hundreds were turned away. Tony Pastor and his company were the attractions, and it can be truthfull said that at no time has there been gathered in one company such a strong array of artists as appeared last night. The company is not only large, but the acts presented are novel and free from all offensive features. From the rising to the falling of the curtain there was not a dull moment, and applause and laughter almost constant. At the head of the company is Little Tich, who made a tremendout hit. This little fellow is a whole show in himself, and was forced to respond to half-dozen encores. His dancing is great and his other features inimitable. Miss Annie Oakley, the famouns rifle shot, who was one of the greated features of Buffalo Bill's show in London, gave a very clever exhibition that was rewarded with deserved applause. Miss Fannie Beane, the charming comedienne and excellent danger, in conjuction with Charles Gilday, gave a very amusing act that took the house by storm; the dashing St. Albert Sisters, from London, looked pretty and sang nicely, scoring a success. Raven and Athos made their first appearance here in a grotesque act that went well. The Lindsays, in a musical act, were very entertaining as were also the donnells in their clever dances; Farrell and Wilmot in new specialities, the Armstrongs in a new act and Max Pettingil with his acting dog "Jim." Tony Pastor met with an ovation when he came on the stage and had to respond to four encores. The same bill will be given every day this week and at the matinees today, Thursday and Saturday.

THE ITEM.

Published Every Day at 28 S. 7th St., Phila., Pa.

Established 1847

Evening Item-----Weekly Item-----Sunday Item.

1 c.; $3 year-----6 c.; $3 year------3 c.; $2 year.

ADVERTISING RATES- 25c., 30c., 50c., and $1 per line.

TELEPHONE No. 2101

PHILA., TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1888.

SOUTH BROAD STREET THEATRE.

Manager Gilmore opened this theatre yesterday afternoon to an audience that packed it in every part, and at the evening performance hundreds were turned away. Tony Pastor and his company were the attractions, and it can be truthfull said that at no time has there been gathered in one company such a strong array of artists as appeared last night. The company is not only large, but the acts presented are novel and free from all offensive features. From the rising to the falling of the curtain there was not a dull moment, and applause and laughter almost constant. At the head of the company is Little Tich, who made a tremendout hit. This little fellow is a whole show in himself, and was forced to respond to half-dozen encores. His dancing is great and his other features inimitable. Miss Annie Oakley, the famouns rifle shot, who was one of the greated features of Buffalo Bill's show in London, gave a very clever exhibition that was rewarded with deserved applause. Miss Fannie Beane, the charming comedienne and excellent danger, in conjuction with Charles Gilday, gave a very amusing act that took the house by storm; the dashing St. Albert Sisters, from London, looked pretty and sang nicely, scoring a success. Raven and Athos made their first appearance here in a grotesque act that went well. The Lindsays, in a musical act, were very entertaining as were also the donnells in their clever dances; Farrell and Wilmot in new specialities, the Armstrongs in a new act and Max Pettingil with his acting dog "Jim." Tony Pastor met with an ovation when he came on the stage and had to respond to four encores. The same bill will be given every day this week and at the matinees today, Thursday and Saturday.