The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-12
At the Biiou.


 Vaudeville when served as Jake Wells has shown he can serve it, will be most acceptable entertainment at the Bijou. This fact has been demonstrated by the attendance and the enthusiasm of the audiences that have witnessed the per- formances at the new theatre, and by the rapid growth of the list containing the names of theatregoers who have arrang- ed for special seats for special days each week during the season. It took some little time for the new management to demonstrate that what it said could be depended upon, and indication that the policy of the theatre to give the best entertainment possible to secure, has pleased the people. and that pleasure is being evidenced by the grand attendance since the theatre was opened. Every per formance and every week has shown an increase in receipts, and 1t will not be long before the people will learn that there is always a packed house at the Bijou, because there will always be the best attraction possible to give.
 The bill last week showed an improve ment over the past, and for this week the management promises collection or novelty, comedy and musical acts that can be compared with the best offerings of the kind in the country. The features are unusually strong, and collectively the bill should be the best of the season. There are expensive numbers on the programme and acts that would have never seen Birmingham had it not been for the fact that Mr. Wells IS so es- sociated with the best managers in the country that it was possible for him to secure them.
 Stuart, the male Patti, will be the spec ial feature This young man is one of the wonders of stageland. He Is character impersonator and his impersonation Of a woman is the best in this or any other country He possesses grace, style, fig ure and voice, and weurs some of the handsomest gowns the fair sex of Bir- mingham will ever have the opportun- ity of seeing. Stuart is a manly fellow, but on the stage he is certainly woman of grace and beauty. He is master of the art of makeup, and his dresses re- present the expenditure of several thous- and dollars. He sings excellently and his selections are all classic.
 The young artist made his first great impression as Isabella" in the original production of '1492" and after scoring hits in other productions, was induced to become vaudeville headlner, and has since played in every large city Nl the l world where there was a ITSI cldSS plfN l house, devoted to vaudeville. Two years l ago he went abroad. and was accepted as asstar sin Germany, France and Eng | land,a but this summer returned home to | rest. The managers, however, would not l let him rest and as he is to return to | the continent in December, he agreed to | play a few engagements for some of the managers and gave four weeks of that | time to Mir Wells. Stuart will be accept l ed here, and his act will draw from ev- | cry class. It Is indeed worth a long trip to see and hear the gifted entertainer. i There are a number of other features to this bill however, that will help make good the declaration that the bill will | be about the best offering the manager has given to Birmingham. Will H. Fox, who was for seven months the feature of | the attractions at the Palace theatre in London, presenting his satire on the great pianist Paderewisk will present an act that will be one of the best in vaudeville Fox is. known as ''Paddywiski'' and what he does to a plano should cause the im- mediate organization of a society for the prevention of cruelty to pianos. for he bangs music out of it in a fashion that makes anybody laugh, and the music IS from a master hand.
 The White Tscherkess Trio. Russion singing act, with a special stage setting will be voted to be one of the best acts of the kind ever seen In Birmingham. The trio is made up of an attractive woman and two men who possess beautiful voices. and with scenic effect present an act that is always talked about.
 Cadieux, the first wire performer to ac- complish the feat of turning flp-faps on bounding wire while dressed in cavalry uniform boots and spurs. will astound with wonderful tricks.
 The two Lavinesin an eccentric comedy singing and dancing act, will introduce some very clever singing and dancing l they are originators in their line, and never fail to make a good impression wherever they appear. Another act on the | bill that will catch the audience Is TlfG | Gossip Trio, thpee handsome women who present a refined sketch. introducing | singing and acting. The Vitagraph will show the latest moving pictures among | them being the coronation of King Ed ward the Seventh.
 1 After the matinee performance MT l Stuart has agreed to hold a reception on the stage to exhibit his dresses to the | ladies present, they are truly works of wonderful art by the celebrated Parisian | dressmakers, Worth & Ft-ix This will | be treat for the ladies of Birmingham, | who will not be slow in taking advantage of this opportunity of witnessing an ex- hibition of latest Parisian gowns