The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-20
GOOD VAUDEVILLE BILL
Players at Auditorium Made Hit With Big Audience Last
 Night.

Everyone of the one thousand spec tators at the Auditorium last night certainly "got their moneys worth. The bill was advertised as first class, and to say the least of it, the perform ance was far superior to that antici- patcd. It was bright. Imaginable and entertaining at all stages.
 Manager Packard advertised some celebrities direct from New York, and they came, they performed they de- lighted. This Is the whole story told in brief. Montgomerians have not ex- pected to witness such bill for two bits, and 1t may be stated that such bills are not often seen in the smaller cities at such prices. Manager Packard brought the entire aggregation .direct from New York. purchasing for them through tickets There was some uncer- taintv about the arrival of the players. but they turned up yesterday T: ,rnInS and it was astonishing that such a large crowd greeted them on so short notice but all who were there shook hands with themselves in cong atula- tions. They were glad they went. And they left after the last curtain dtclar- ing that they would go back again.
 It is rather diCcult to give juss criti- cism of each act. There were eight numbers. The first was declared good and the audience gave a hearty encore. The next act probably seemed |. little better and 1t was so on down the hne to the bottom when a bright socicty sketch made the audience laugh until It almost took their breath away The program lasted through two hours.
 Val Trainor, an English dancer, filled the f1rst number. and his work was clean. and of superior class. He re- sponded to three encores, and the au- dience was reluctant to let him go.
 The Twin Nices" were next on the bill. and this was one of the best of the acts. Their singing and dancing was thoroughly delightful. The brother Nice has deep, rich and sweet bari tone. and it was marveled at that a lad of l7 years with slight figure, could re- veal voice so perfectly developed. Kornatz, the only one of last weeks performers retained for this week. gave a clean performance in conjuring. A woman baritone was the very un- usual fourth number. Ola Hood has a l voice of depth and strength, equal to a male, and her selections were thorough | ly enjoyed.
 Number five was another "song and dance" and it was executed by skilled artists. Walker and Inman term il the sister act" but it matters little what it is called, the audience enjoyed their work. They responded to three encores and were forced to bow ac- knowledgements several times over.
 Edward Gray, monolognist, entertain ed with several talks, his interpreta' tions being very good.
 Lydia Hall rendered some "coor songs" and did some novelty dancing in a manner that caught the house. Sc charmed were her hearers they forced her to appear four times. The bill closed with very brigh society sketch by Andy Amonn ane Miss Frances Hartley. The sketch wa! full of good situations, and. with art ists fully capable to make the best O these situations. the spectators wer' convulsed with laughter.
 The entire program was satisfactory and it was remarked by charming woman last night. that as many hand some stage women with as many pret ty costumes had not been seen here Il a single cast.