No person shall, within the city, act, exhibit, play or perform any farce, play, show, circus, rodeo, carnival, theatrical or dramatic performance or any other public entertainment or exhibition for gain, except vocal or instrumental concerts, exhibitions of paintings or sculpture and lectures for disseminating useful knowledge and entertainment for religious, charitable and educational purposes, without a license from the city treasurer. The license, when issued, shall always express the specific purpose or object for which it is granted, and the period of time during which it is to continue. Violation of this section is declared to be a municipal infraction. The penalty for violation shall be the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (Code 1953, § 14.1; Ord. No. G-80-23, § 1, 7-17-80)