The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-24
MIR. TAYLoR's RECEPTION.
Great Audience Greeted Montgomery
 Actor at Casino Theatre.


 Actor at Casino Theatre.
 If Albert Taylor ever had reason to doubt the sincerity of his home people that doubt was dlspelled last night when he looked out from the stage of the Casino theatre at Pickett Springs upon the largest, the most cultured. the most enthusiastic audience that ever gathered in the little suburban playhouse.
 Montgomery fairly laid tribute at the feet. of Its one actor of the stage. It was the first appearance here this season, and for several seasons. of the young Montgomerian who has won plaudits away from home. And Montgomery gave her own reception that was un- doubted, reception sufficiently cordial to move the heart of any man.
 The play chosen by MT. Taylor for his premier in Montgomery was Peaceful Valley" the play made famous by Sol Smith Russell There were persons in the audience last night who were so en- thusastic as to believe that Albert Tay- Tor played the part as well as the lamented Russell
 While the dramatic ability of Mir. Tay- low in repertoire was well known to his Montgomery admirers, his work as Hosea Howe was a revelation to them last night. To be natural Is the first requisite ~--N first requisite. He seemed thoroughly at home in the part, so much so as to actually make the audience feel intrusive at times. His work deserves nothing but praise and his audience realized 1t fully and showed that they realized 1t by their applause.
 The star shines bright above the sup porting company. but not too bright to place them In shadow. for the company as a whole is excellent for a park stage. The cast is unusually strong In a play which is not regular thing With them. but only one play of their repertoire ana in this 1t Is a remarkable company.
 Miss Sylvia Summers as Virgie Rand deserves credit for an excellent piece of work which took we'll with the audience. She is handsome and played the part In an understanding way.
 Jack Voss as Ward Andrews the city scoundrel who deceives a country slri' made himself thoroughly detestaole Tn the eyes of the audience by his clever rendition of the part.
 Each member of the company, for that matter. did the part assigned to him in sfinished style and the entertainment moved with surprising smoothness. It is safe to say that no company that has ever played in the park theatre ever brought better speciality acts to Mont gomery. The acts were shining examplee of clean and attractive vaudeville. and tbe people showed their appreciation or them by continued applause until the actors had to Ietire through sheer ex- haustou.
 Clarence Oliver in monologue told some new gags in a novel and pleasing man. ner which entitled him to an encore
 The McGreevys in song and dance act captivated the audience and respona- ed to several encores Both are ciog dancers of exceptional merit and thelr specialty was thoroughly enjoyed. .. Arthur Browning in weary wine net showed off to advantage in his dane ing and limitations. The imitation tna' he gave of a train climbing grade was as fine a piece of work of It's Kind as mas ever been seen here.
 Miss Pearle Stanley sang well in Illus trated songs which pleas sed
 The company will be at the Casino Ioi two weeks with a change of program three times week. Tonight the oll will be Peaceful valley