Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-26
AMUSEM ENTS.
BOOKINGS AT ILLINOIS.
Dec. "a Runaway Boy"
Dec. 3o-"Hoity Toity."
Dec. 31-"Cousin Kate
Jan. 1.-THE DEVILS Auction"

Dec. 31-"Cousin Kate"
Jan. 1.-THE DEVILS Auction
Uses Golden Asp. - The golden asp,
the poisonous little serpent of Egypt
whose bite is deadly and which play
ed so prominent a part in the taking
of of Cleopatra. Egypt's most famous
queen is effectively introduced by Hal
Reid in his latest melodrama, "A Run
away Boy" in which Manager Max II.
Meyers is starring the extremely tai
ented young Thespian, Joseph Santley.
Americas greatest boy actor The asp
is introduced near the end of the first
act of the play and it is intended by its
means to kill a young and beautiful
woman; the attempt at crime emanat-
ing from the perverted brain of jeal-
Gus typewriter. Fortunately, the hero
ism of the hero of the play, the part
played by young Santley. prevents the
fulfillment of the attempt at murder.
Manager Meyers is reported TO have
surrounded young Santiey with com
pany of the greatest excellence and TO
have given "A Runaway Boy very
elaborate production. The star and
play VIII u l1t lliluOlS lucdttl
on Friday evening, Dec. 29.
Crystal Theatre Opens.-The initial
performances at the Crystal vaudeville
theatre, which occupies the ground
floor of the Fries building on Second
Avenue. yesterday afternoon was at
tended by an audience that taxed the
capacity of the house, and nearly 200
people were unable TO find accommoda-
tons. The same was true of the first
| performance OF the evening, and the
closing enterta nment was also excep-
tionally wei attended. Three perform
capacity is 500.
II the opening bill is an indication Of
the standard to be maintained by the
management, the Crystal theatre VIII
undoubtedly prove a great success.
The opening act of the bill this week
is given by Buckley's dogs. and is one
of the most remarkable animal eXhib.-
tons ever seen here. Miss Edythe
Stanley, who furnishes the act follow
ing, consisting of songs illustrated by
/ lantern views, is a favorite. This is
due largely TO her very distinct articu-
lation and her pleasing voice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack, in the sketch en-
titled "A Judicious Investment" made
a big hit. being greeted with enthusiast
tic applause during the entire act.
Emily Waite, who appeared next, gave
clever exhibition of her talent in
ballads and monologues.
George Austin. the comedy wire per-
I former, is one of the features of the
performance The bill concludes with
the exhibition of a Crystalscope, opera
ted by Prof. Shank.
| A change in the bill is to be made
each Monday.
"Hoity Toity" Saturday.-The orig
/ inal scenery and light effects used in
the New York production of 'Hoity
Toity' at Weber and Fields own
Broadway theater, are to be used in
the production TO be seen at the Illinois
theater on Saturday evening, Dec 80,
and an entirely new and altogether
gorgeous set of costumes have been
provided. The chorus is said TO be I'M
commonly good and a real feast of
beauty; the music covers a wide range
of tuneful melody; the comedy is re-
freshingly bright and original; the
scenery, dances and light effects dazz
ling.
Gives Away 6aby.-The manage
ment of the Turner Hall Elite theatef
announces that a real live baby will
be given away this week and the bill
will be the best so far presented The
artists who appear today and tomoT-
row are: Miss Ray Vyolette, the Jap
anese change artist; Lindstrom and
Anderson. the acrobats; Mr. Jeans in
illustrated songs; Rogers and French
the tandem" team: and moving pic
lures by the Telescope. AT s O'Clock
Mr.. Jeans renders two overtures. AT
the matinee tomorrow the ladies will
be given souvenirs Thursday after
noon there is complete change of
bill.
Aude Task.