Frou-Frou

“The custom of Wednesday Matinées will be resumed at the Fifth Avenue on the 27th inst.”

Notes Ethel benefit on Monday (04/25/70).

Notes Ethel benefit on Monday (04/25/70).

Full cast list. Multiple cards on the same page.

Long praise for Ethel. No mention of music.

“‘Frou-Frou’ takes a benefit to-night [Agnes Ethel] at the Fifth avenue [sic], which should, indeed, be made a substantial one by her host of admirers. Meanwhile Manager Daly is reaping a golden or greenback harvest from the seeds which his talent, industry and patient perseverance sewed during the early part of his career as an entrepreneur. Wednesday and Saturday matinées will be given this week.”

Part of announcement for several performances at various theaters. “…We particularly commend to the public regard the performance for Miss Ethel’s benefit. The young actress has established herself in general esteem as a singularly sweet and interesting person, and her efforts in the profession deserve practical encouragement.”

Announces Ethel benefit.

Notes the Monday (04/25/70) benefit for Ethel was a success. “…The unparalleled and well merited success of ‘Frou-Frou’ is mainly due to the intelligent efforts of Mr. Augustin Daly, an able dramatist and a faithful manager, and one, too, who has done much to elevate the standard of drama—a standard beautifully exhibited in the admirable and appropriate selections which he ever presents with care. A refined and educated audience will never be wanting when ability, industry and talent are brought into proper requisition.”

Brief; for the “fifth and last” Wednesday matinee.

Two brief announcements in the same column. “Mrs. John Wood is involved in litigation about ‘Frou-Frou’ and the right to play it…

“Mr. George Clarke, whose Sartorys in ‘Frou-Frou’ has been highly commended, will leave Mr. Daly’s company and the Fifth Avenue Theatre at the close of the season, to join the regular company at Wallack’s.”

No mention of music.

Notes Ethel’s benefit was a success.