The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02

N,DoNALD'S THEATRE-Lshr an
 Week in Repertoire, Natinees Y The Lentsn season in Montgomery con- tanues to he marked by good attractions at the local playhouses. and the rule has been good business. The offering this week Is as good, if not a shade better. than the past. and the character of at- fractions is diversified. A company Of minstrels, a popular priced comedy or- ganization in repertoire, comic opera, new to Montgomery, and the return or dainty little Miss Thurston m her neart- Clover" ought to be sufficient for the paIs-.S of the most exacting play-goer.
 Of course all of us will want to see Jefferson De Angelis in "A Jolly Rogue" Thursday evening. De Argelis is so fun- ny that he Is a whole show by himself. "A Jolly nogue' is described as mu- sical comedy. but 1t Is said to be more than that. The book is by Charles Klein. who wrote "El Capitan." and of course abounds in humorous, situations. The company is said to be large and we'll trained.
 Harry Wards minstrels have been to Montgomery before. Prices will De re- ing and the manager of the company claims that numerous new singers ana special performers have been engaged.
 Billie Lehrs company of comedians will return to McDonal6s Theatre. ana spend another week. Lehr writes that ne has been rehearsing number or new plays to which he has secured the right, and that his company Is better than eyer. Izehr. by the way. Is one or the leW owners of ten-twent-thirt organizations who provides a special car for his actors. They live in the car and Lehr says they live comfortably. Lehr claims 1t is pref erable to the average hotel
 But the attraction that promises 10 cause the most interest during the week is the matinee and night performance Friday of Sweet Clover" by Miss Ads- laide Thurston and her admtraoie com panv Miss Thurston was here with her new play before Christmas, and the rag rance of "Sweet Clover" still fingers with those who enjoyed its wholesome ness.
 The Montgomery contract was for only a night performance of Sweet clover = but Claxton Wilstach, Miss Thurstonfs manager, who was in Montgomery yes terday announced that he had completed arrangements with Hirscher Brothers for a Friday matinee to begin at o'clock SC as to give pupils pn Of thu the nisy scno0's an 0'
 MT. Wilstach says Sweet Clover IS so fresh and pure that it is his desire to give the children of the country chance
 Notwithstandipx Sweet Clover" has been one of the marked successes of the present theatrical season Mir. Wilstach announces that he has secured new play for Miss Thurston which she VIII VIII be given its initial production early 1T April in Toronto. The play is entitled "Coxy Corners" It is by the two young women who wrote Sweet Clover" and and as full of dramatic action.
 The forecast of attractions during the
 Harry Wards Minstrels.
 Harry Wards Minstrels will hold the boards at the Montgomery Theatre Mon
 For years Harry Ward has been a leader of comedians in the minstrel line. the company which he has surrounded himself with this season contains George Wade, the Great Kitchi, Murphy and Ma son, Musical Comedians, Walt Monroe and the vocalist department is made up of such well known soloists as Lee, Va ren, Robbins. Bordeaux and the celebrat- ed Broadway. Quartette and Master Hear sey. from the Cathedral of Montreal.
 A grand monday parade will be given the day of the performance, in which the entire company appear. The prices for this engagement are. dress circle, 5C cents; lower floor, 75 cents.
 Jefferson De Angelis
 JeuerSOn Dc AhBSIlS, tno uuiNcrsdlly popular comic opera comedian will ap- pear at the Montgomery Theatre Thurs day night in his opsratic success entitled "A Royal Rogue" This is his second sea. son in this piece, and he is reported to have broken. his own records everywhere.
 MT. De Angelis is said to have a char acter in the piece even more congenial to him than his roles in '"rhe Little Troop er," '"The Wedding Day." or '"rhe Jolly Musketeer." and he has made a big hit x,,;tl, hf and and orig inal foolery. "A Royal Rogue was writ ten for the comedian by the author of "El Capitan" and The Charlatan," Charles Klein, and the music. which is d., .cribed as being particularly bright and dainty, is by William T. Francis. MT De Angelis will be supported by largd company of handsome women and clever men.
 put upon the stage, with an elaborate scenic outfit and rich and handsome cos- tunes.
 Dainty Adelaide Thurston. .
 The career of little Miss Thurston. who goers as the popular Lady Babbie in ''Ths bsts tts ksis fRa ~nG matinee nc ssnd snd evening in her new play Sweet Glover" reads more smoothll than who achieve prominence on the stage
 She made her debut five years ago as Carey Preston in Alabama" and sub ~sequently appeared with considerable success as Bessie in "A Texas Steer. Then followed a year with the stock com pany at the Grand Opera House, Pitts burg, and a short time with the stock company at the Star Theatre, Buffalo N. Y. In both of these cities she became a great favorite with theatre-goers, and the fine quality of her, performance at tracted a very great deal of attention.
 When Charles Frohman desired to send ''The Little Minister on the road, ht was put to considerable trouble to find 2 suitable actress to succeed Miss Maudt Adams. Mir. Frohman had heard of Miss Thurstons excellent work at Pittsbure and Buffalo, and sent one of his stage managers to the former city to arrange with her to appear In 'The Little Min
 A good deal has been heard of the youn actress who was appearing in ''The Lit He Minister company. That Miss Thur ston gave abundant satisfaction wher featured by Mir. Frohman in ''The Littl, Minister" Is evidenced by the fact tha the business of the company which sh' headed was of huge proportions in ever! city where she appeared.
 Last season Miss Thurston was tn, Madge Chiselhurst with Mrs. Le Moyn jn ssrhe Greatest Thing in the World She appeared here earlier in the seasoi in her new play Sweet Clover" Sine That time she has toured the countr, and has been given ovations in all of tn big cities.
 Lehr and Williams Company.
 The announcement that the Lehr an, williams Comedy Company will return t .WcDonaId's Theatre Monday night, fo another weeks engagement will. n aauh+ he received with, pleasure by tn