The origin of the word " deadhead "• takes us back to the theatres of ancients Rome. R. H. Broadhead, in "A History of Pantomime." gives the following realistic explanation:—" Persons are instructed to give applause with skill. The proficients hired themselves out te tho poets, authors, etc.. and were st disposed as to support a loud applause. The free admission tickets were small ivory, death's heads, and specimens of these are to bo seen in the Museum of. Naples."
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16550, 14 May 1914, Page 4
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