Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 January 1912 — THE GORDON STOCK COMPANY [ARTICLE]

THE GORDON STOCK COMPANY

Presents Its First Offering at Ellis z Opera House January 27. It will, no doubt, be a matter of interest to local theater goers to learn.

that Frederick Gordon's Stock Company which enjoyed such excellent patronage here last season is to return on next Saturday evening. Jan. 27. • .The plan will be same as last season, the company returning on the same night of each week with a different play. None but plays of the higher order. will be presented at any time during the engagement. This is an earnest endeavor on the part of the local theater managers and Mir. Gordon co-operating together to give the public in the towns of the North-* ern Indiana Circuit a really excellent brand of theatrical amusement and hold up the standard of good performances of first class plays at. low prices. The company has been very carefully chosen and will include none but thoroughly experienced and competent stock actors. The play chosen for the first offering is a dramatization of the widely read novel by Marie Corelli. “Thelma.” This piece offers many opportunities for fine acting, has a strong and intensely Interesting story, also presents the chance for scenic and electrical effects. Mr. Gordon has s|>ent such time on the light effects for this drama. In order that the attractions may be -seen and appreciated by a large public, the local manager of each house on the circuit have agreed to guarantee a complete sell out. Those Who wish to patronize the attraction will' assist by reserving their seats as early as possible. Price 25c, 35c, 50c.