8 o'clock
McGowan Mr. McGowan takes pleasure in announcing that he has engaged the celebrated Actor-Manager , Mr. Sellers Micawber Handy , and his talented company of performers to appear Next Saturday Evening To celebrate the anniversary of the founding of GOTOWN By the official inauguration of the METROPOLITAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC To make the event worthy of this occasion this highly talented and distinguished bunch will be presented under the direction of Mr. Handy In a Variegated Program Made up of selections from undeniably good sources , ancient and modern . In consequence of the length and richness of the Bill , details will not be given out until the night of the Show . It may be mentioned , however , that _ Singing and Dancing _ as well as Acting in all the various departments of Tragedy , Comedy , Burlesque , Grand Opera , etc. , etc. , will be introduced in the most approved and up-to-date style that circumstances will permit Local Celebrities Have generously volunteered their valuable services to lend a hand and do something List of Prices First half of the house , with seats ... $ 1.00 Second half , back to the wall ... .50 Seats in the windows , with steps to get at them ... .50 Seats in the balcony , first two rows ... .75 General admission , with a chance for a seat ... .25 Tickets in advance may be purchased beforehand at Ed . McGowan 's Spiritual Emporium Tickets bought of speculators on the outside will be refused at the door The entertainment will start at 8 o'clock and wind up when the audience have all they want P. S. -- Do n't miss this chance , for it will be the only anniversary of its kind with which Gotown will be honored in a long time to come . _ The Weston Handel and Hayden Philharmonic Society will handle the Music _ After Handy had finished his herculean labor in concocting this extraordinary playbill , he leaned back in his chair and read and reread it over and over again , to assure himself it was all right . Then with the consciousness that he had done his duty , he lay down to rest for a few hours to recuperate before he again took up the thread of that busy life which , though at times it brought him sore trials and tribulations , never appeared to have robbed him of that measure of contentment and cheerfulness with his lot which was his chief characteristic in sustaining him through the temporary storms of adversity which he encountered . `` There 's nothing to be got nowadays unless thou can ` st fish for it . ''