The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

The coming week holds for Montsom-
cry Theatre-goers much that Is interest
Ing and attractive, The Montgomery me
atre will have an attraction for every
night In the week with the exception OF
Friday and Saturday nights and McDon-
aids viii have an attraction every ni&nt
in the week.
McDonald's will formally open for the
season tomorrow night with the Middle
ton Stock Company which will play
weeks engagement. Popular prices VIII
prevail at the Bibb Street playhouse
throughout the opening week and matt
nees will be given Wednesday and sat
urday afternoon. The company has chos-
On the strong play of THE Man from
Montana" The company has received
many favorable press notices. where 1t
has played.
At the Montgomery Theatre q particu-
iarly attractive line Of plays for the first
four nights Of the week have been Sc
cured. The Messrs. Hirschers have pre-
vailed upon the management Of the Bos-
ton Ideal Opera Company to remain over
Monday night to present the ever popu-
lar bohemian Girl"
Tuesday night will be presented one Of
the strongest attractions Of the early sea-
son, Tim Murphy in "Old Innocence" Mr..
Murphy is one of the most finished char
acter actors on the American stage and
in .'Old Innocence" he has a part that
gives full opportunity for the display of
his unquestioned genius.
He will be supported by Miss Dorothy
Sherrod, a gifted actress who has made
and who Is making great progress in her
profession. She has the reputation Of be-
ing one of the best dressers on the stage.
OF special interest to Montgomerians
will be the appearance in Mr. Murphy 5
company of Miss Louise Whitfield. the
young society girl OF GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
who is this season making her debut on
the stage. Miss Whitfield has sew
eral times visited Montgomery
and she has a host of friends in the city
who will witness her presentation Of
Olive Green In "Old Innocence" with
peculiar interest. On her visits to Mont
gomery Miss Whitfield was greatly ad-
mired for b. suty and vivacity.
Judging b. the press comments on her
work she has given ample evidence OF
her aptitude for the profession which
she has chosen. The part witch has been
assigned her in Mr.. Murphy's company
fits her to nicely.
The young lady has other yearnings
besides acting and she has contributed
many bright articles to various journals
and magazines. She has also written Sc
rial poems ana designed SOIno OilBh@i
pictures Miss Whitfield moreover has a
thorough knowledge Of music and Is well
equipped to win success in her stage
career.
wednesday night the great Casks sue
cess, the ever popular and tuneful Tele-
phone Girl with its catchy music and
pretty girls, Will be seen at the theatre.
Thursday night the attraction win bt
Yale,s famous Devils Auction" i'm
proved and rejuvenated and made more
attractive than ever. The stage settings
this, year for the great spectacular at
traction are said to be more magnificent
than any ever yet sent out by Yale. that
past master of stagecraft.
OF the Middleton Stock Company which
viii be at McDonald's for the week The
Lexington CKy.) Herald has the follow
ing to say:
1.-THE Middleton Stock Company opened
a weeks engagement at the opera house
last night, presenting that very pleasing
comedy drama. 1.-The Man from Monta-
ma" The house was literally packed and
standing room could not be had. The
performance was one of the best ever
seen in Lexington given by repertoire
company, and so pleased the audience
that an excellent weeks business is
assured. The company is an evenly bal
anced one and the specialties are all of
O high class"