The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-01
THE BELLEyOF NEW YORK;
 ONLY SHOW THIS WEEK
Montgomery Theatre Will Be Open But One Night Local Musicians Will Give a Recital
 at McDOnald'S.

-y Belle of New York; in Montgomery5Wed nesday matinee and night should attract large audiences to the MontgomeryTh The atre because 1t Is the one oasis Tn the desert during the week. Not since the season began has there, been such dearth of attractions McDonal6s will be dark except for a rare musical treat by local talent and '"The Bellt" VIII save Hirscher Brothers house from the same condition.
 Practically the same company as was here last year will surround The Belle." which will be interpreted by, Mss Beulah Chase Dodge, who did the part here last year. kI
 With the exception of the production of Nathan Hale last night and at mat fnee yesterday. the past week was unim- portant in local theatrical circles. Ma than Hale" was notable attraction and the artictic work of Howard Kyle will finger in the memory os theatre-goers who admire genuine art on the stage.
 Quite the most interesting announce- ment which Hirscher Brothers have made in some time Is that Jerome Sykes is coming next week at the head of a big company, presenting DeKoven and Smiths Foxy Quiller." The presenta- ton of the tuneful and funny opera will be an event in local theatre history.
 Forecasts of ''The Beile'' and Foxy Quiller" follows:
 "The Belle of New York"
 The invigorating, blithesome. rollicking "Belle of New York comes to the Mont and night. The story of how '"The Belle of New York after capturing New York, crossed over to London and ran for 6s7 nights at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Is too well known to the theatre-goers to require repeating.
 ''rhe Belle" is one of those musical comedies that one never tires of seeing and hearing. The music is by Gustav kerker, and is in that composers best vein. It is considered by many to be the most catchy music ever turned out "musioianly' effort The book and lyrics are the work of Hugh Morton and rep resent his best work. He has written an entertainment plot, interwoven with sev- and his lyrics and dialogue are the Quintessence of satirical wit. It is only necessary to state that the piece was staged by George w. Lederer to satisfy one that portion of the production Is a treat. for the eyes. What George Lederer does not know about stagecraft and the staging of big musical comedies is not worth knowing. The scenery. too, Is par Frank Dodge and Ernest Albert.
 The Belle of New York" is in two acts and six scenes, among which are views of Pell Street, in the heart Of New Yorks Chinese qu artsr on the Celestial New Years eve, the pier at Narragarl- sett by 5noonllght. the Grand Central Sta. SSmilers" Candy Store. Broadway near
 The company in 'The Belle" is large one, and Is headed by Edward J. Con- N11N 0n Inhn bod fhn rt a played during the London engagement, Miss Beulah Dodge is the pretty and de- mure Salvation Army lassie. Burrill Barbaretto Is the younger Bronson and number of songs; Arthur Deagon as the mixed-ale pugilisti Gertrude Rutledge As 'sThe Queen of Comic Opera;" How Kane, Virginia Ross, Pearl Revera, Der tha SHume, Mae Sailer and Laura Witt are among others who contribute to the vuccess of the perfoEma1nce. 1n not not forget- rge'x elever toe dancing and the inevitable chorus of Casino beauties.
 Musical and social interest is at pres ent centered in the concert to be given at McDonald's Theatre next Tuesday evening, December 8, when the following program will be presented by MT. and Robert Eilenberg:
 Aria "L'amero" from I'll re pastore"- Mozart with violin obligato)
 Concerto for Piano (first movemenO- Arensky.
 Sidney Lanier Songs-Rose Moral No. l, Rose Moral No. 2-Harriet Ware. Song of the Future, Music is Love Dedicated to Mrs. Grif1n)-Harriet Ware.
 Faust Fantasie for Violin-Sarasate.
 Aria from Tannhaeuser, Dear Hall of Song'-Wagner. Etudes-op. 6. No. Broken HearD i; Op. 25, No. twill O the Wisp); Mazur- ka Minor-Chopin.
 Romance for Vfolin-Wagner.
 Songs: My Lovely, Child, Liza Leh- mann; Smile, My Lady, J. Lewis Browne; Among the Roses, Maude V. White; If l Were but Little Flower, Schneider.
 Violin-Devotion, Ellenberg; Minuet, Mozart.
 Theme and Variations for Two Pianos (Played from the MSS. -Eilenberg.
 Uheme-Allegro Moderate; AlleRretto; Allegro; Adagio; Tempo di Mazurka; Flu que; Funeral March; Andante con moto; Echerzo; Allegro Vivace.
 Ave Maria-Bach-Gonno