The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

the approaching theatrical season,
 which will be opened at the Jeffer- son theatre next Tuesday night by Ade- laide Hermann, and at the Bijou Septem- ber Il by a musical comedy organization in Lovers and Lunatics," will be in any way devoid of interest. In the first place. there will be many new plays. Nearly all the favorite stars who appear at the Jeff erson each year will be seen in new roles, while the Bijou promises a brilliant series of high-class musical shows. In fact, both houses will have many attractions of exceptional merit to offer, and there is every indication of a most successful sea- son.
 Among the announcements of unusual interest may be mentioned the appearance of Richard Mansfield in a new play. and a repertoire of several of his former suc- cesses; Nat Goodwin in 'rhe Beauty and the Barge" an English play by W. W. Jacobs; Eleanor Robson, who will prob ably tour the south in Merely Mary Ann," the great success of her career; Viola Allen in a new play by Clyde Fitch, entitled "The Toast of the Town" Tim Murphy In "A Corner in Coffee" and WI TlBnI 11OIlIleE ne EoiltDDeIu NilBs MT. Lorimer will carry large company and will probably spend week in Bir- mingham. It is also reported that Sir Charles Wyndham, the noted English ac- tor, will make a tour of the south this year.
 It will be pleasant news to admirers of William H. Crane to learn that he will appear In typical American play this season called "The Senator" which will hot fO faI- ents than the role of Lechat in the French play, Business Is Business which he had last season. Dainty Maude Adams is to play in Peter Pan," by J. M. Barrie, and is sure to duplicate her successes in 'arhe Little Minister" Miss Adams will surprise her friends this season by sing ing and dancing, at which she is said to be quite clever.
 Blanche Walsh will star in Clyde Fitchs "The Woman in the Case" An engagement of unusual interest in the south will be Wilton Lackaye's first visit in 'rhe Pit" a dramatization of Edward Norris famous novel, In which MT. Lack aye has achieved an artistic triumph.
 David Warfield will probably tour the south in The Music Master" a play which brought him the triumph of his ca reer last season in New York. Julia Mar lowe and P. H. Sothern will continue their Shakespearian productions.
 It is gratifying to note that there will be a diminutlon of the problem plays this year This style of dramatic offering did not prove overwhelmingly popular last year. In fact, 1t was caviar to the gen. eral The tendency this season seems to be toward simple plays that are easily un- derstood
 Edward Morgan is appearing in a new play entitled, "The Prodigal Son" MT. Morgan played "The Eternal City, in Bir- laSt ported by James Young, will be seen in a revival of "Virginius' and several other plays adapted to Mir Jamns style of act ing Robert Mantell will rovided with elaborate productions of s ral of Shake speare's plays, including "Richard H. which MT. Mantell has interpreted with remarkable power Ezra Kendall has all ready begun his season in "Weather Beaten Benson" One of the seasons most notable offerings will be a dramatzation of Gen. Lew Wallace's "Prince of India" This spectacle will be put on the stage with unusual elaborateness and promises to be one of the most beautiful produc- tions of the year. The remarkable suc- cess of "Ben Fur" Is still remembered, but it is said that Klaw & Erlanger hope to eclipse Ben Hur" with '"rhe Prince of India"
 Ethel Barrymore will continue to play Sunday and will also appear in new play by Barrie, Alice Sit by the Fire The name of this play Is awkward enough but no cumbersome work could come from the hands of J. M. Barrie. and Alice Sia by the Fire" will no doubt prove as delicate and subtle as "The Professor s Love Story" Paul Gilmore will be seen here In a romantic play. Robert Edeson, the matinee idol of the American stage, will continue to play "Strongheart' this season. and will probably be seen down south In the role of an Indian lover. Charles Hawtrey will again visit tine Uni ted States in "A Message From Mars. Popular John Drew will have a new play that will no doubt equal hs success In ''The Duke of Killilrankle." Raymond Hitchcock has blossomed out as a "legit- mate'' comedian and has scored a sue cess in Easy Dawson"
 \, Lovers of high-class melodrama will re- foice to learn that Kyrle Bellew will tour the south in Rallies" He has made as great a success of this role as William Gillette did of Sherlock Holmes" James K Hackett will appear in "rhe Walls Of Jericho" which he will import from Lon don. Chauncey Olcott will be seen in eTerence," and he will sing a number of his popular songs MT. Olcott also has a new play entitled Edmund Burke Otis Skinner has a new play and Al Wilson will be seen in "The German Gypsy.' MT Wilson will also sing some new songs.
  Elliott Grace George, Kate Klaxton, Mrs LeMoyne, Isabel Irving, Kathryn Kidder, Ada Rehan, and many other popular wom- en stars will play in the south. Olga Meth ersole is coming over for visit, but 1t Is doubtful whether she will come to Dixie land.
 There will be an abundance of musical plays good bad and indifferent. Grace Van Studdiford will take the place of Lillian Russel In Lady Teazle,' and Marie Cahil will apepar in "Moonshine.' "Woodand," "The Sho Gun,' Miss Bob White" "The Office Boy" with Frank Deshon in the leading role; Frank Daniels in "Sergeant Brue," "The College Widow" George Cohan in Little Johnny Jones'" tine Rogers brothers in 'ffhe Rog- CTS Brothers in Ireland" Billy B Van in "The Brand Boy" The Rollicl<ing Girl and host of other musical shows, are promised. "Humpty Dumpty'' will spend A week in Birmingham but most of the engagements will be for one night only.
 Manager Douglas of the Jefferson states that yellow fever In New Orleans has re- suited in the cancellation of only two dates at his theatre so far. He does not