The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-01

bits of melody of the performance by his rendition of ''On a Sunday Morn- ing" and as an encore sang When the Sunset Turns the Oceans Blue to Gold" Both of his efforts were re- ceived enthusiastically The quality of Remains voice is not unknown in Montgomery as its sweetness has charmed many a Montgomery audience in the past H
 Neil O'Brien scored a decided hit in his song 'I Want Some One to Call Me Honey" which he sang we'll and acted most effectively. Out of sheer exhaustion on his part, he was allowed to quit after responding to half 8 dozen encores. O'Brien is a comedian of great merit and he handles his hu- nor in an eccentric style that bids fair to make him famous.
 In a deep bass voice that was bSth strong and mellow, William Mcdonald delighted hls hearers in his solo, The Sea Birds Warning Cry" and sang
 Asleep in the Deep" as a response to the continued applause he received on his rendition. Every note rang true and his range was remarkable.
 Carol Johnson was suffering from severe hoarseness and his song Don't Make Those Scandalous Eyes" did not please as much as 1t would have had his voice been in condition. He was nevertheless warmly received by his admirers. His dancing was grace it. self and to watch his movements brought back pleasant recollections Of George Primrose and other dancers who endeared themselves to the public through this form or minstrelsy.
 Matt Keefe. as usual, delighted in his superb yodle of Sleep Baby Sleep and responded to several enthusiastic hOlda l.. the hearts of Montgomery music lov- CTS who have had the pleasure to hear his warbling.
 Lew Dockstader told a few jokes ip his inimitable| way, that brought down the house before he sang his song There's a Dark Man Coming With a Bundle" Lew doesn't make hits in Montgomery. They are here All the time in cold storage and his appear ance is Satisfaction. If possible he Is funnier than before but that sounds improbable. The local verses of his song had marked effect and he had to scheme to get away from the audience. II Want to Be a Soldier" sung by Harry A. Ellis in clear, well modu- lated voice, assisted by the entire cho- rus closed the first part with the cli- max of Decoration Day--a handsome patriotic scenic picture.
 ''The Sunflower Beaux and Beiles." was pleasing dancing skit by Carrol Johnson and a number of dancers. in beautiful stage setting. This was followed by sketch called "A Snap Shot of Dixie" that 'was enjoyed. ''The Dancing Tanks" was the title of q dance sketch in which a dozen dancers in wooden shoes gave an exhibition of old style dancing.
 In one of the most unique and novel entrances. Lew Dockstader made h1s | appearance for his monologue in an | air-ship hung high up in the flies and while a spectacular panorama of the United States-farms, cities, noun tains, rivers and clouds fioated mysti- cally byr he described his observations to the audience. It was one of the best executed pieces of stage mechan- ism and effect that has been seen in Montgomery. He finally fell out of his machine and talked heart-to-heart | with his friends.
 The travesty sketch by Neil O'Brien and William Hallett. entitled Rapid Transit Up-to-Date was without | question the most comical and anus ing act ever put on the stage here and the audience fairly roared. This alone might be considered worth the price | of admission.
 The performance concluded with the beautiful stage picture When the Water Lilies Bloom" in which Manuel Romain sang effectively a song of the title, assisted by the chorus. It would be unjust to review the performance without praising William Hallett for his natural and intelligent work in the position of interlocutor,
 A warm reception Is awaiting Lew Dockstader and his company whenever he chooses to return
 ''Winsome Winnie" with Paula Ed wardsS starring, tonight