The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23
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only was the production in it, self an artistic success and triumph of clever dialogue and pret- ty songs. but in the persons of Stel- Ia Mayhew and Frank Labor, 1t had with It two of the cleyerest comedians on the American stage. The large au- dlence which filled the house when the curtain rolled up Thursday evening, testified to te popularity of the show, while the repeated encores which fol- lowed each song was an evidence of the appreciation of Montgomerians for something really good.
 The only thing billed for next veelr at the Bijou. which has thus far been announced Is Spencer and Aborn's "A Wife's Secret" which will show three nights, beginning October 1, at the Bijou.
 While the Casino Theatre at Electric Park has closed for the season, the Park itseir Will be open this afternoon and tonight, while band concerts will be given on both occasions.
 Wonderiana" Wednesday Night.
 The attraction at the Montgomery theatre, Wednesday evening will be wonderland" one of the few musi- ca comedies that attained the dignity or 4 run in New York last season.
 wonderland" comes under the man.
 
 organized one of the strongest musical comedy companies ever put together. Little Chip" and Mary Marble. who last season toured the country as the star or Nancy Brown" and whose reputa- ton, particularly in the South, is envi- able, are at the head of the company. Little Chip plays his original role that of the Mad Halter which he cras ated during the New York run of the piece.
 The book and lyrics are by Glen and the music Is bv Victor Herbert The fact that Julian Nit chell 1t the father of Wonderland" VIII add much weight here. for his clever Wizard of oz" and Babes in Toyland" are too recent successes to be forgotten by those who hve an eye for all that the word beautiful imrlies in stage craft. Mitchell has no equal in planning. and executing beautiful color schemes. costume effects, transforma- l tions. etc. and his stage animals will live long after the plays are forgotten. |
 The new four legged actor in Won | ierland" is called Rolla. the laughing horse. and on the opening performance ne ran Little Chip" who was the un- -quivocal hit of the night. close sec 'nd in the favor of the audience
 The plot of the piece is founded on me fatrv tale Of the dancing princess
 
 introduce Dr Fax. whose speciality is he cure of broken hearts and through a oo frequent use of his love elixirs. the irresponsible little doctor unwinds A l. 'kein Of trouble not only for himself. ut incidentally for a score or more of lis patients. He undertakes to turn tho hearts of the kings daughters toward band of eight knight gallants and fin Q doing incurs the wrath of their fa- her, and is banished from the king om. Taking flight on boat he lands t an enchanted isle where he is about O have his head cut off when the King. | vho has discovered the hiding place f the followers of Prince Fortunfo rrives with his soldiers and attemptsI 0 take possession of the castle. but he ] } circumvented by the gallant prince. nd they all make up and live happy ( yer after, and from the rise of the urtain to the finale they sing pretty { ongs. wear pretty costumes that is { he pretty girls do, and otherwise com l ort themselves fin an entertaining way ( , the environment Of succession of a s ewilderingly beautiful series of stage C sttings.