The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-23

drama, into which Mr.. Clyde Fitch put
those Characteristic touches OF humor.
force and pathos which have made him
easily first among American playTrights.
1t deals with a Harvard mans adven-
lures as a ranchman in Colorado. and
introduces a picturesque Varsity In
character scene and incident. The oppor-
tunities II affords for clever and enec-
tive work are numerous, and Of these the
most was made by Mr.. Kent and the
company that 30 ably assisted him last
night. Every part Is well cast; the play
Is staged and costumed with excellent
regard for to, artistic proprieties, and
the result Is performance that wins the
heartiest appreciation from the audience.
Mr.. Kent has achieved the distinction Of
having rendered himself favorfte with
the theatregoers of Charleston with q
single play and in a single performance"
Elite Vaudeville.
The program for the Elite Vaudeville
to be given at the Montgomery Theatre
wednesday night. Nov. %. is now well in
hand and the best performance OF its
kind ever given in Montgomery Is prom
ised Professor weissner has originated
some very clever ideas In the presenta-
ton Of this VAUDEVILLE. The opening scene
il laid in Delmar Garden. where walters
are preparing for the arrival of q lawn
tennis party, and while in waiting Al
Reynolds, the head waiter. hnds time to
sing MY Bamboo Queen" He Is in
terrupted. however, by the arrival OF the
crowd all In such high spirits that 1t
prompts Joe Specer to declare that the
girls all look like queens. Mr. Shuiein,
n;.fr~ thak hA Y a
pretty. Montgomery young woman. when
she, to appease the possible injured feel
ings of the girls, sings Every American
Girl is q Queen"
To amuse the crowd a number Of spe-
cialties are introduced, including THE
Pajama Girls" willie is Cuckoo"
THE Bat Dance" 1.-The Dancing OAR
key" 1.-The Barn Dance" Filtration -
Jockey Dance" 1.-The Princess Royal,
"The Umbrella Dance" 1.-The Hornpipe"
and skirt dances
The scene is closed by ]. II. Lakin and
the crowd in the catchy "Sousa Girl"
The remainder of the performance Is
said to be replete with features such as
the famous minuet of tots with music
furnished by Masters Burt Klein, Leo
Dreyfuss and Julian Strassburger. af-
fording a striking picture OF the times of
Louis XIII. The Highland Fling, When
Reuben Comes to Town." Mr.. Reynolds
in "I Got Nine" THE Traveller and
the Pie" sung by Miss Greil. Mr.. Junius
Pierce and Mr.. Al Reynolds; Spencer
Brothers and Jones, the famous aerobats
and Reynolds. the tramp; IT Guess You
Had Better Hush, Hush, Hush "I'll Be
Busy All Next Week." ''Pajama Polly, -
Hello Central. Give Me Heaven" "Mr
Dooley,' "rll BE Your Reinbeau, al
as D. Tohr 1aIa x-dx
his baton.
Tell Me Dusky Maiden" from THE
Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" viii bt
sung by sextette and will be viewed
from the boxes by the parties comprising
THE Florodora Sextetts" in the Donny
brook Fair last year.
Marguerite Sylvia Opera Company.
THE Stroliers," a mirthful, musical
play. should have no difficulty in ingra-
tiating itself into the affections of thea
TRIGGERS when IL is presented here Fri
day night at the Montgomery Theatre
This amusing vehicle Is a bright star
in. the theatrical armament, for Harry
b. Smith and Ludwig Englanders must
cal comedy is a most charming entertain
ment. Miss Marguerite Sylvia, the prima
donna OF the organization that presents
1t will lend a charm and vivacity to the
role that will give It added meaning, as
her style is particularly suited to charac-
tiers of the part which she essays A
good second will be found in George C.
Boniface. Jr., than whom a merrier man
would be hard to find. with a graceful
personality, and an unctious delivery.
He is said to lend to the part Of August
Lump most amusing side. John D.
Gilbert, comedian of original methods
who has been responsible for a great
many things that other comedians have
gotten credit for, will play the part OF
the jailer, and d. L. Don, whose interpO-
lations and individuality are positively
amusing. Join hands with q bevy of ex-
ceptionally pretty chorus, giving a re-
markable musical entertainment in many
ways The drolleries of August and his
wife. both strolling philosophers, imper-
sonated by the charming Miss Sylvia and
Mr. Boniface. should please did they dc
nothing else but move about the stage
The plot runs about as follows: Lumr
finds necklace and note for / 900 marks
belonging to Prince de Bomsky. When
the money is offered in payment for food
Lump Is arrested on suspicion and
brought into court; this is the motif OF
the prologue. Naturally Roland, the
magistrate impersonated by David Tor.
renee, has much love to make beside
keeping order in the court. Kamfer, a
jailer, keeps his new Sunday pants In
the closet Of the court. and the peregrina.
tions of the aforesaid pants followed ur
as they are by the loser of them. afford
a side comedy play which creates much
amusement throughout the evening. John
D. Gilbert Is the Taller and makes much
of his character. Lump and his wife
are locked up, but they succeed in substi-
tuting the Prince and Mimi, the ballet