As I have pointed out before, York Countians have always been fond of entertainment. Theater, circus, movies--they have always been well received, with top national and international stars appearing here.
Then there were the amateur theatricals, always presented with enthusiasm, but not always with the best of talent. The item below, from the Red Lion news section of the February 3, 1908 York Daily gives a rather kind review of what sounds like a rather lame performance.
The most peculiar part is the rather odd thank-you gift given to the leader of the orchestra.



