“Danseuses, Vocalists, Ethiopian performers, and Ladies for the Ballet, wanted at the famous ‘444’ by Manager Butler.  Apply to Manager La Thorne.”

“We were up that way [444 Broadway] on Saturday evening, between 9 and 10 o’clock, and at that hour there was a large gathering in front of the ticket office, while the auditorium was already crowded.”

“On Tuesday evening last, quite an interesting little affair came off at 444 Broadway . . . being the third anniversary of [La Thorne’s] successful stage management at this house.  A benefit to Mons. La Thorne is talked about, and when it does occur, it will prove a bumper, as he richly deserves it.”