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Photograph of a portion of the Amusements section of the Los Angeles Express Newspaper, December 21, 1893. There are four columns visible. The first column is cut off and illegible. The second column reads: "Amusements. New Los Angeles theatre (Under the direction of Al Hayman.) H. C. Wyatt, Manager. Merry Christmas Three nights and one matinee! Commencing Christmas Matinee, December 25. The Nightingale of Song and Queen of protean Stars, charming Katie Putnam and her superb comedy company. A change of bill nightly. Monday Afternoon and Night, The little Maverick. Endorsed by the entire San Francisco press. Tuesday -- Fancon Wednesday -- Love finds a way. Katie in new songs. In new dances. In new specialties. New Los Angeles Theater (Under direction of Al Hayman). H. C. Wyatt, Manager. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and Saturday Matinee, Dec. 28,29, 30. Mr. Chas Dickson! Accompanied by his model organization in comedy repertoire. Thursday -- Admitted to the Bar. Friday -- The Bridegroom. Saturday -- Incog. Matinee -- Admitted to the bar. Regular prices -- $1, 75c, 50c and 25c. Seats on sale Monday, Dec. 25. Illinois Hall, Corner Sixth and Broadway. Friday Evening Dec. 22, 1893. Free Literary Entertainment and Concert Given by the Los Angeles and Soldiers' Home." A large two column advertisement reads "Simpson Tabernacle Friday evening, Dec. 22, 1893. The Los Angeles Oratorio Society will render The Messiah! 150 Voices -- under the direction of Mr. F. a. Bacon.-- Orchestra 25 Pieces The following eminent Soloists have been engaged: Soprano Miss Grace Miltimore Contralto Miss Jeanette J. Wilcox of Boston Tenor W. H. Chamberlain, of Oberlin, Ohio, Basso Josef Rubo. Tickets $1, 75c and 50c. On Sale at Brown's Music Store, 111 North Spring St." The third column reads "Burbank Theater Main Street bet. Fifth and Sixth Fred A. Cooper, Director. Monday Evening, Dec. 18. Every evening during the week (except Sunday) and Saturday Matinee. The Eminent young actor Mr. Darrell Vinton as Hamlet. Supported by the entire Cooper Company of players. New and beautiful scenery. Elegant historic costumes. Matinee Saturday at 2 pm. Popular prices 15, 20, and 30 cents. Doors open 7:15 curtain rises at 8:00 o'clock. Grand Opera House Leonard Grover, Manager. This elegant and popular theater will reopen for the season of Popular Comedies on Christmas Day. Every Evening, Sundays excepted. Gala Christmas Matinee. Regular Matinees Wednesday and Saturday Leonard Grover Jr. and Grover's Comedians. In Leonard Grover's world-famed comedies in newest dress." The last column contains a story on "England's Navy" that is cut off.
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image
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1 photograph : photonegative, b&w 10 x 13 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
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