The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15

theatre Is made up of ladies and children,
a fact that exists all over the Wells cir
cult, Mr. Wells has selected as one of
the features the Colby family who will
present their high class comedy-musical
acts. and introduce a number of absolute
ly original and new ideas, modern in
every respect The family does one OF
the most exclusive acts in vaudeville, and
has not been seen outside of one of the
theatres of the Association of Vaudeville
Managers for a long season. as some
months ago contracts We're closed with
Mr.. Colby that give him seventy-two
weeks of engagement, embracing the
best houses of the association, Oh Whlch
Mr.. Wells has four.
PaDa Colby and Mama Colby are gifted
musicians, and their little daughter and
son by right have inherited the gift, and
add much to the success of the Offering.
The act Is presented in sketch that is
original and the boy has a chance to in
troduce his now famous impersonation
of the Italian band leader Creatore.
Creatore saw the little fellow present the
| "stunt" in New York, and was much de-
! lighted 1t is said to be a wonderful bit
of work.
The FLYING Rathburns. three wonder
full aerial gymnasts will present sem
sational act The gymnasts are seen in
a series of new tricks, and then intro
duee a number of feats of passing one
of their number whirling through space
from one brother to the other. The act
has been a great feature in Germany for
the mast year and since its return to
America has been in great demand. The
number promises to be one of the great
est drawing cards the Bijou has had, for
II will certainly be worth seeing. Another
act that will awaken interest If any
thing will be that of Carr and Burns,
fan x1rhn
won honors from coast to coast, and In
the kingdom of Edward and on the con-
| tinent. They have a number of new
songs, and lot of new comical express
| sons.
Bellmann and Moore, in their comedy
| sketch will come in for full share OF
| applause earning on the week. They are
well known on the circuit. and promise
| to become most popular favorites here.
Miss Moore is a strikingly pretty woman
| and as a dancer has few superiors. She
| has attracted attention everywhere, and
| she will exhibit this talent here. AS char
| acter entertainers the duo have won adj
miration
| The Pierce Brothers, couple of boys
| who have achieved a name for themselves
| In vaudeville, will be seen in athletic
work. They are clever little gymnasts
and are proficient In the art of club
| swinging and boxing
The European polyphonist. mimic and
| musical comedian Fiall<w osk will offer
his wonder act of unique limitations. The
entertainer has made great name for
himself in vaudeville and he will add
much to the attractiveness of this bill.
| There will be seven numbers on the
programme, and it is said they will all be
IN to the highest standard of the play
| house.
As a special card for the week a re-
production of a Spanish bull fight Will be
| seen on an improved developing machine
1.-The Show Girl" e. e. Rice's latest and
| greatest comedy opera success, is one or
the notable attractions announced for an
enga cement in this city at the Bijou thea
tire week of March %. The production
ran for ten weeks at Wallack's thea
tire. New York city, last summer, and
| afterwards 1t had a most successful en-
gagement at Manhattan Beach.