Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1901 — The Edison Projectoscope Company is Coming. [ARTICLE]

The Edison Projectoscope Company is Coming.

Mr. J. H. S. Ellis, manager of the opera house, has made special arrangements with Thos. A. Edison’s moving pictures, and the original Edison Projectoscope Company, of New York City, for the first appearance in Rensselaer, of the greatest moving picture and concert and entertainment company in this country, on Tuesday evening, July 16 th. Among the moving pictures that will be presented will be, the story of Cinderella and the Glass Slipper, over 600 feet in length, the inauguration parade of Pres. McKinley, the Funeral of Queen Victoria, taken in London on February 2d,J>attle scenes in south Africa and China, and many others. Many humorous and mysterious and moving pictures will be presented. In addition, Miss Helen Darlington, the favorite prima donna soprana of New York city will present beautiful illustrated songs and ballads, assisted by D. W. Robertson, the famous musical artist, and other attractions. There is no question but what this entertainment will prove to be the best ever given in this section of the country, and the people of Rensselaer need feel proud that Mr. Ellis was so fortunate in securing this attraction even for one night. The sale of seats are now progressing at the opera house jewelry store, and from indications a large house will greet the first appearance of this grand company in the city of Rensselaer.