The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-29
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George w. Monroe Gin capital letters and
his company in Mrs B. O'Shaughnessey,
(wash LADY, appeared at OBrien's last
right to a small audience. Don't do
it any more, GEORGE aud boye," Don't
90 it. Take Bridget back to the Bowery.
Your advance paper there may stack up
submarine mines of laughter that will eX-
piode when YOU come, but not in Birmins-
ham, George, aud boye." Don't permit
Bridget to take the road, George, aud
boye." You look well fed and healthy now,
George, aud boye," but you'll soon be
like a Cuban reeoneentrado if you keep
Bridget on the road, George, auld boye"
You are the biggest thing in it now
George, aud boye.' You are twice as big
as any other member of the family
George. aud boye," but look to your
laurels You can see for yourself, George,
auld boye" that the UNDERMINING furniture
of your daughter "Dafy" has reached
monster proportions for a wee tiny irish
''gul' and "Georgee, aud boye," she may
claim kin with the wonderful bean stalk.
Keep your optics open, GEORGE, aud
boye" "Daffy's' supporting furniture may
outweigh Bridget in time. They have a
good start now, GEORGE, auld boye"
We all like to see your jolly face. George,
aud boyc,' but We are sohcitous as to the
certainty and regularity of your food
Stick to the Bowery. George, auld boye."
There's pot of cabbage, a cold glass and
hottermale awaiting you there GEORGE
au boye' In the language of the street,
so long, George, aud boye."
The opening attraction of the season at
the Auditorium tonight is "Rememb Der the
Maine, play described as being on a very
elaborate and imposing scale. The scenery
mo h1 nj pal affa II, -
ton of this beautiful play are said to be
the acme of stage realism and the manage
ment call attention to the fact that the
pictures of the scenes as well as of the
advertising matter displayed by this COM
pany are not in the least exaggerated, but
are made from photographs taken by flash
lights from the actual representations given
upon the stage. The cast is said to be
exceptionally strong. The piece is a trl-
umph for both company and mana cement
and will no doubt meet with due recogni-
ton from theatergoers. The same attrac-
ton is billed for Saturday matinee and
might.
1.-THE Purple Lady, one of last seasons
greatest farcical successes will be the at
traction at OBriens opera house this even
ing. Its author, Mr.. Sydney Rosenfeld is
too we'll known one of the foremost
members of his profession to need extended
introduction. His new play has thus far
had over one hundred presentations in New
York, and in each of the cities in which it
was presented since then it was received
with acclaim by theatre goers who had the
pleasure of Witnessing its performance. 1t
Will be interesting to see whether our crit
icism will conform with that of other cities
That peerless actress and beautiful woman,
Miss Theresa Maxwell, will enact the part
of the Purple Lady" There are but few
members of her profession who can in any
way be compared with this charming ac-
tress. She is a decided favorite in this
city, and it goes without saying that she
will acquit herself brilliantly during this
engagement. Space will not permit of an
analysis of the story, but it is said to be
the best farce comedy that Mr.. Resented
has written for some time. The complete
New York production will be brought here
for this engagement In speaking of this
play the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat says
THE Purple Lady is good broad farce
with a world of laugh in it,
Frederick Ward will be seen in this city
next Monday at O'Brien's opera house in
Henry Guy Cartoons Venetian romance
1.-THE Lions Mouth" This eminent actor
will present what is reputed to be one Of
the foremost entertainments in the legiti-
mate field of the drama seen on the stage
this season. He is supported by Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence NJ Brume, Charles d. Her.
man and a carefully selected company,
each of whom are worthy assistants to
the distinguished artist. Aside from the
fact that Mr.. Warde is well known for his
ability actor his production of the
Lions Mouth stands pre-eminent as
complete classic performance.
mile Fifi trips her way into o. Briens
opera house on next Tuesday after divert
ing caprcious and exacting New York au-
diences for nearly 200 nights and exciting
enormous critical discussion. This bright,
breezy and buoyant comedy retains all the
piquancy of the French original without
offending more conservative American
tastes. There Is good fun in Fiji" to-
gether with some very charming touches
of sentiment most deftly brought out by
Miss Pearl Evelyn as the young American
girl and Mr. Edward Abeles as her volatile
and debt ridden French husband Other
artists of personal distinction contribute
to the success of "Fifi," among them Miss
Maud Granger, Mamie Gilroy, Charlotte
Mortimer, Miss Marie Wright Harry Allen
Dave Davidson, Theodore Brown, Richard
Williams and many others.