Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1916 — "FI-FI" DRAWS A BIG CROWD [ARTICLE]

"FI-FI" DRAWS A BIG CROWD

Home Talent Charity Play Being Liberally Patronized. “Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop,” the local talent charity play produced at the Ellis opera house, opening Thursday evening *and repeated again last night, drew a large crowd, the opera house being filled to its capacity the opening night. The play is being produced under the direction of Mr. Cooper of the John B. Rogers Producing company, and is said to be something a little bit out of the ordinary. A cast of 125 appears in the play, and the costumes are quite gorgeous, The receipts of the play, over and above what goes to pay the producing company and other expenses will be used by the local charity board in their work here.

On account of the unexpected demand for seats at the two evening performances, when not all could be accommodated, it was announced yesterday afternoon that there would he a matinee performance this afternoon at 2:20. A general admission of 25c for any and all seats will he charged at this matinee.