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February 1, 1887
The Palatka Daily News
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
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An appreciative audience at the Opera House enjoyed Mr. C. E. Stokes' entertainment, assisted by various performers, featuring a program of overtures, songs, sketches, and a farce titled 'Should This Meet the Eye,' which drew laughter and praise.
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Mr. Stokes' Entertainment,
The Opera House was filled last night with an intelligent and most appreciative audience to enjoy the entertainment given by Mr. C. E. Stokes, who was assisted by a number of ladies and gentlemen. From the overture to the closing chorus, the programme held the closest attention of the audience, which showed its appreciation by hearty and frequent applause.
The following was the programme: Overture, (duet) "Masaniello." Sidney Smith, Mrs. Kersting and Miss Perkins; Song, "Ehren on the Rhine," Mr. J. W. Beer; Topical Song, "They Can't Do It You Know." Mr. C. E. Stokes; Sketch, "Female Exquisites," Misses Carrington and Louise Telfer and the Misses Alice and Emma Whitesides; Comic Song, "An Awful Little Scrub." Mr. L. T. Hazlett; Song, "Flower Girl." E. Bevignani, Mrs. Garrison; Duet, (comic) "Mrs. Brown's Mistake." Mr. and Mrs. Stokes; Harmonica Solo, Mr. Fred. Mason; Reading, Mrs. Richardson; Song and Chorus, "Sailing." Mr. G. M. Graham; Character Song, "Mrs. McSorley's Twins," Mr. Chas. E. Stokes; Selections, from "Erminie." Mrs. Kersting.
After a short intermission, the rip-roaring farce "Should This Meet the Eye" was presented, with Mr. Chas. E. Stokes as Lambkin Landes, Merrick Shaw as Lionel Long, J. W. Beer as Septimus Skinflint, Dr. P. H. Strausz as Teddy, L. T. Hazlett as Nabbem, Mr. Dearpess as Grabbem, Mrs. C. E. Stokes as Maude, and Miss Bobbie Hancock as Polly. The farce created roars of laughter, and the performers showed that they were well up in their parts. The entire entertainment was highly praised, and there will no doubt be a popular demand for its repetition at an early day.
The Opera House was filled last night with an intelligent and most appreciative audience to enjoy the entertainment given by Mr. C. E. Stokes, who was assisted by a number of ladies and gentlemen. From the overture to the closing chorus, the programme held the closest attention of the audience, which showed its appreciation by hearty and frequent applause.
The following was the programme: Overture, (duet) "Masaniello." Sidney Smith, Mrs. Kersting and Miss Perkins; Song, "Ehren on the Rhine," Mr. J. W. Beer; Topical Song, "They Can't Do It You Know." Mr. C. E. Stokes; Sketch, "Female Exquisites," Misses Carrington and Louise Telfer and the Misses Alice and Emma Whitesides; Comic Song, "An Awful Little Scrub." Mr. L. T. Hazlett; Song, "Flower Girl." E. Bevignani, Mrs. Garrison; Duet, (comic) "Mrs. Brown's Mistake." Mr. and Mrs. Stokes; Harmonica Solo, Mr. Fred. Mason; Reading, Mrs. Richardson; Song and Chorus, "Sailing." Mr. G. M. Graham; Character Song, "Mrs. McSorley's Twins," Mr. Chas. E. Stokes; Selections, from "Erminie." Mrs. Kersting.
After a short intermission, the rip-roaring farce "Should This Meet the Eye" was presented, with Mr. Chas. E. Stokes as Lambkin Landes, Merrick Shaw as Lionel Long, J. W. Beer as Septimus Skinflint, Dr. P. H. Strausz as Teddy, L. T. Hazlett as Nabbem, Mr. Dearpess as Grabbem, Mrs. C. E. Stokes as Maude, and Miss Bobbie Hancock as Polly. The farce created roars of laughter, and the performers showed that they were well up in their parts. The entire entertainment was highly praised, and there will no doubt be a popular demand for its repetition at an early day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Entertainment
Opera House
Mr Stokes
Farce
Performance
Audience Appreciation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. C. E. Stokes
Mrs. C. E. Stokes
Mr. J. W. Beer
Mr. L. T. Hazlett
Mrs. Kersting
Miss Perkins
Where did it happen?
Opera House
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. C. E. Stokes
Mrs. C. E. Stokes
Mr. J. W. Beer
Mr. L. T. Hazlett
Mrs. Kersting
Miss Perkins
Location
Opera House
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Mr. C. E. Stokes presented an entertainment program including overtures, songs, sketches, and a comic duet, followed by the farce 'Should This Meet the Eye' with a cast led by Stokes, eliciting applause and laughter from the audience.