Get a load of this from the Syracuse Herald of Oct 6, 1922, p. 13.
A MESSAGE
From Harry E. Norton, proprietor of the Alhambra:
"I wish to again call to the attention of Syracusans
the policy that is and will govern the conduct of the
Alhambra Dancing Academy. I am determined that this
academy will be known as a place of refined entertainment
for ladies and gentlemen. Every possible precaution
is being taken to see that any and all objectionable features
are eliminated. 1 will not tolerate anything that may be the
least offensive to the finer sensibilities of the refined
group of people for whom this academy is conducted."
SATURDAY NIGHT
AT 10:30
The Royal Harmonists of Indiana
will play their original interpretation from a famous
opera. This is a special feature for Saturday night and
is in addition to the wonderful dancing program you always
have at the
A L H A M B R A
Dancing Every Evening
ADMISSION 50c (plus tax) PER PERSON
"The Center of Dancing in Syracuse."
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I wonder what opera? I looked through the 1920-1922 recordings of Paul Whiteman. I found the following recordings of "classical" pieces. There may be more. I wonder how prevalent was for dance bands in the early 1920s to incorporate their versions of "classical" pieces.