The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25
Minstrels Friday Night |.


 The names of Primrose & Dockstader are synonymous with all that is bright. funny and up-to-date in minstrelsy, and that of J. H. Decker, as manager, Is like a well-recognized seal on rare old wines. The company Is billed to appear at the Montgomery Theatre Friday night. and this season it is claimed it will wit ness an organization which in every sense meets the highest critical demands.
 Thousands of dollars are said to have been expended In scenic accessories that are marvels of grace. elegance and ef fectiveness. When the curtain ascends on. the first part. a picture Is presented that captivates the eyes of each and all with its remarkable beauty. But what high art has done In the way of scenic establishment wisdom has done in se- curing artists to gratify audiences. The singers are trained vocalists whose voices blend and touch the heart with delight full harmony. There are eight comedians who are opponents of fun and funnyisms Neil OBrien and Eddie Leonard, first end-men, not only act well, joke we'll but sing more than well.
 Primrose has a new act called Sunny, Sunny South" which requires costly and beautiful scenic interpretation. A typi- cal Southern cabin, beneath the shadows of great trees. will be revealed in sum rise. in sunset, and lastly in moonlight effect, the embodiment of dreamy tram quil beauty. Mir. Primrose introduces some dances that are the very acme of graceful art.
 Of course Mir. Dockstader is in evl- dence, and has a host of side-splitting hits that are timely. and some songs that grow verses to the delighted encores passed up over the footlights. A song rendered by Dockstader seems never to have a like flavor from another.
 This show, it is said, is something which will delight the aged and the youthful as we'll as regular theatregoers
 Eleanor Robson as Audrey"
 What promises to be the dramatic treat of the season will be the appearance here of Miss Eleanor Robson as Audrey, the heroine of Mary Johnston's famous novel Audrey which will be presented at the Montgomery Theatre on Saturday night exactly as seen in New York, meaning, of course, that Liebler & Co. will give the play here with its wealth of magnificent scenery and costumes. as well as with the same great company.
 Miss Robson. who will impersonate Au- drey, has made great success in the role. This is not surprising, considering that before enacting this character, Miss Robson had scored six great successes in New York city in two seasons. First, As Bonita. in Arizona" then as Constance with Mrs. LeMoyne and Otis Skinner in Browning's "In 8 Balcony" followed by Flossie Williams in "Unleavened Bread" then followed her great success as Juliet to Kyrle Bellows Romeo in the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet" and finally as Mile. de la Wire in "A Gentleman of France"
 Theatre-goers who have not made the acquaintance, professionally, of this charming actress, are certain to be de- lighted with her performance.
 Miss Johnstons novel has been drama tized by Miss Harriet Ford and E. r. Boddington. and they have been able, it appears, to embody in dramatic form the salient incidents and stirring situations of the story. The success of the play at the Madison Square Theatre, New York. is ample evidence that the work was well done.
 In stage form the story is divided into