Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 289, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1916 — "FI-FI” TELLS AN INTERESTING STORY [ARTICLE]

"FI-FI” TELLS AN INTERESTING STORY

Famous Musical Fantasy to Be Presented Here by the Local Charity Board. “Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop,” a musical extravaganza, is to be staged at the Ellis opera house on the evenings of December 7th and Bth for the benefit of the Charity Board. Mr. Grenville M. Cooper, who represents the John B. Rogers Producing Co., is exceedingly enthusiastic over his talent here, and feels that the production when staged will equal the best that he has presented in any city. An elaborate costuming and scenic equipment is provided by the John B. Rogers Producing Co. Many well known people will take part in the cast and chorus groups. A number of spectacular dances w’ill be introduced, all of which are said to be decidedly clever and unique. More than 125 of Rensselaer’s most beautiful young ladies will participate in the various dances and other feattures of the play. Mrs. A. P. Burton is chairman of the committee in charge. Her assistants are Mrs. E. J. Randle, who is on the talent committee, and Mrs. J. W. Horton, who is on the finance committee. Mrs. J. I. Gwin, who is on the advertising committee. Mr. C. E. Prior is taking charge of the miscellaneous business. Tickets may be exchanged for reserved seats at Ellis opera house box office, starting Dec. 5, from 1 to 5 p. m.