The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-31


 ing bill. "The Lost Paradise
 For so late in the season. Montgomery is to have an abundance of theatrical di- versions this week.
 The bills include musical performance, ''The Prisoner of Zenda," Audrey" and repertoire company in selected plays. The return of Audrey will be inter esting information to those who failed to 1 see Miss Eleanor Robson in the drama l tization of Miss Johnston's book earlier in the season. It was a noteworthy en- gagement and Miss Robson wll no doubt be greeted by an enthusiastic audience on | her return.
 The Huntley- Moore Company which be- gan its engagement al McDonalds last night will run throughout this week. Time | was when MT. Huntley was favorite in | this section. He comes again after an ab- | sence of several years, and capable | company and new plays are promised.
 William H. West Minstrels.
 The Montgomery Theatre will have for its attraction Wednesday night the Will l liam H. West Big Minstrel Jubilee, an or | ganization which is favorably known in this city for its past excellent minstrel performances.
 The company organized for this season 8 tour has generally been spoken of as the | greatest achievement in minstrel organi- | zation ever accomplished. From a mu- | sical standpoint it Is particularly inviting, the program offering a repertoire of new songs, sung exclusively by the vocalists | of this company.
 The list of comedians comprises such well known favorites as Billy Van, who has established himself a pronounced fea- ture with this attraction: John King, also a favorite of last season, who Is said to | have made a decided hit with his end gags and parodies; F. H. Hammond and several comedians well known.
 The vocalists heard with this organiza- tion this year comprise such splendid sing CTS as Clement Stewart, a phenomenal | tenor, who has been an immense hit the past three seasons with the Moore and Burgess Minstrels of London MT. Stewart is said to possess a voice of rare quality and is said to be highly cultivated. Robert E. Harty, a newly discovered lyric tenor, is also making a big hit this season. sing ing a very beautiful serenade entitled Soldier Boy" which is said to be one of the musical gems of the season. w. J. Baldwin, the much heralded baritone, is likewise making very favorable impress sion with the beautiful ballad Rose of Killarney" assisted by & splendid or chestra and chorus.
 The musical numbers of the program will doubtless furnish an evening of rare enjoyment to minstrel lovers.
 In the olio will be seen the Ford broth CTS. McMahon and King. in a very unique and highly amusing black-face act. en- | titled Down by the Railroad CrosSing:' Billy Van in his new monologue, wherein he relates his trials and troubles In reach ing here on a slow train; also Swift and Huber, the comedy musical artists.
 The olio features are brought to a close with very amusing and at the same time sensational bicycle act by the Barrow trio. entitled "A Night on the Board Walk"
 "The Prisoner of zenda."
 The decidedly adventurous and original | novel "The Prisoner of Zenda," written by Anthony Hope. created not a little furore upon its publication. It is inter | unique in dramatc incident. The play written from the book has received an equally warm reception and proved even more entertaining than the book.
 It is hardly necessary to speak of the plot now so well known to the reading public. A brisk and adventurous nara tive that takes it's cue from the tradi- tons of the past in an age when honor was first and all else in life of secondary import. The prologue and four succeed ing acts embrace the important events , of the story, and in their acting form ! have lost none of their romantic flavor but the intensity of situations and dra- matic episodes have been materially heightened.
 Ernest Shipman's production of this TO- nance will be presented at the Montgom- cry Theatre Thursday matinee and night.
 In assuming the dual character of Ru- dolf Rassendyn, the adventurous Eng | lishman and Rudolf the inebriate King of Ruritania Harry Leighton will lead a strong cast of romantic actors.
 Miss Florence Gale, and artist of queen ly grace and gorgeous gowns win be the "Flavia."
 The costuming and scenic embellish- ments are pronounced as perfect.