The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-22

moving picture arrangement, give one all the comforts of an automobile yaca- tion without accidents.
 There are in this den many interesting souvenirs that have figured in famous plays. Old prints and autographs flank the wall, and music scores and faded manuscripts recall past successes.
 Upstairs the morning rehearsal is going on There are a few empty chairs on the stage-chairs which are supposed to rep resent chiffoniers. etageres, divans In forth studying their lines. Gertrude Cogh- Ian trips across and tells her tale of woe.
 "I have got another weepy part, she says. That man Gilmour has wronged me in every play we have had this sea- son. I am so tired of doing the sympa- theto actl I want to giggle or be a cat. I'd love to be a catl By the way, did you ever stop to think that Becky Sharp is the only cat in fiction that really ap peals to you I'd love to be Becky"
 The prompter gives the cue and Miss Coghlan runs forward and weeps prettily on the nearest shoulder.
 A tailor-made girl who has been stalk ing back and forth for half an hour sud- denly emits a piercing yell.
 That's what they call a sound off, - explains the guide That's all the part she has. but don't she do It well?"
 Tn the office Miss Russell describes the twenty new gowns that are destined to bring the light of envy to the feminine heart They are all effects, as she de- scribes them-moonlight effects. starlight, sunlight, the misty dawn, and the rosy eve, the effects produced by clever dressmaker and an unlimited bank &C., count.
 One gown of Irish lace was made for the queen of Holland, and had only so Mise RnsSA11 admits. fD he changed bit The lace Is priceless. or would be for any one but a vaudeville star.
 And how about the Christian Science?' is asked.
 Miss Russell casts a look of dismay
 'I have found out one thing about Christian Science. It won't help you win on the> races. I have lost on every one this summer. I knew too much. l had too many tips-thats the trouble. It's a lot more satisfactory to lose on one tip than on a lot
 Property Baby In Box.
 In the property room are the proper ties for the entire circuit In a box is the property baby--a huge jointed doll, kept for emergencies, when the Gerry Society objects to the real article. stage supper is on a table in the center of the room. ornamented with red and yellow paper HuWefS.
 Every Monday morning a list of prop critics needed is handed to the manager of the storeroom and they are packed and sent to the various theatres. One act in Squire Kate" calls for T blow. 1 hay rake, hay forks, 1 large wagon loaded with hay large hay cocks. large bou- auet. 1 ring. 1 wooden milk pail, tree stumps. 1 small phial. and one box of sul- phur matches" As soon as the articles are received they are checked off and anything missing is telephoned for sim liar checking system taking place upon the return of the articles.
 In small room off the storehouse ell the suits and caps of the employees are pressed and cleaned once week and sent back to the various houses In the circuit.
 Tn an adjoining loft scenery Is being re- paired, wooden frames adjusted, and a couple of workmen are tacking a lacelike material on frame for a window, black braid giving the necessary colonial ef- feet. A green gate is being painted green, and the front of an inn is having its sign adjusted. There is no time here for loiterers; for. with a new play put on every week with out of town theatres to keep in condition eternal vigilance is cer- tainly the prices of success.