music-halls

And those were prim compared to the tiny costumes espoused by the dancers in music-halls.

red dust Ryn Cricket 2010

Singer Dario Moreno, now appearing in one of the music-halls in Paris, has been crowned "Biggest Lobster Eater in the World" during a friendly competition in a famous restaurant in Paris, after he succeeded to eat 6 lobsters of 800 grammes each.

Archive 2009-05-01 baikinange 2009

Hall, one of the finest music-halls in the world; the water-works, the Athenaeum, and the libraries, are all worthy of a visit.

The Englishwoman in America 2007

The splendid music-halls of the time sank every topic in patriotism and evolved scenes of wild enthusiasm, strong men wept at the sight of the national banner sustained by the whole strength of the ballet, and special searchlights and illuminations amazed the watching angels.

The War in the Air Herbert George 2006

It was now actively present in the world of human thought, every one was talking about it, every one was looking for its waxing splendor as the sun went down — the papers, the music-halls, the hoardings, echoed it.

In the Days of the Comet Herbert George 2006

There were a great many low-class music-halls and gambling - and dancing-saloons.

The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton 2006

They made him wonder whether after all practical politicians were not too light-hearted, like the managers of music-halls who protected the Public carefully from their more tasteful selves.

The Silver Spoon 2004

Other girls, she knew, stayed till their lovers came to them, or met them abroad in public places — at the gardens and music-halls, or perhaps at church; but no such joys as these were within reach of Nina.

Nina Balatka 2004

“What Right Has He on Broadway?” was published, and had quite a vogue about the music-halls of the city.

Sister Carrie 2004

But now one tower-clock after another booms forth the twelve solemn strokes all over the city; the cafés empty themselves, and from the music-halls crowds of people swarm into the streets.

Shallow Soil 2003