The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
OPENING OF CASINO
LARGE AUDIENCE ENJOYS HIGH
 CLASS VAUDEVILLE.
Jake Wells Was on Hand to Partici- pate in Premier of the New Electric Park Play
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The new Casino Theatre at Eiec- tric Park had an suspicious opening last night. Jake Wells was pleased. Manager Q. A Neal was gratified and the audience of 800 persons was de- lighted
 The management presented the best line of vaudeville talent ever seen or heard in Montgomery. The new sum iner theatre began the season of 1908 with an entertainment that bids fair tn make it. complete success.
 A fine show. an orchestra of elev- en trained musicians, a comfortable and spacious playhouse. the most com mendable accommodation, and ade- squate street car facilities all com sblned to give zest to the opening at traction ca the Casino and to install confidence in Montg; merians that Jake Wells has determined to give to Montgomery the best that Is In the 800 persons ventured out in drizzling rain to go three miles to see the per formance is an indication that the people of Montgomery grasped at an opportunity to be entertained by clever set of performers
 The Casino doors were opened un- der the management of o. A. Neal who has successfully managed the Bijou, termination the theatrical season at the Pickett Springs Casino. Captain Sam Roswald. treasurer of the new playhouse, sold tickets at the. box of
 
 keeper. took the tickets. Head usher Robert Laden and hos corps of assist ants handled the audience with ease
 Under the direction of Leader George F. Lindner. the orchestra of eleven pieces rendered music through out the performance.
 Jake Wells, owner of the Casino and promoter of Southern theatrical and park enterprises. occupied rear seat throughout the, performance. He ar rived in Montgomery early yesterday morning from Atlanta to be present at the opening of the theatre. He will return to Atlanta this morning.
 There was no intermission in last nights show and tlffsssis- probably one of the reasons why the audience was so thoroughly entertained Not a sin gle break was there between the sue cessive numbers and each of them was of the highest class.
 The program was opened with se- lection from the orchestra after which Ethel MacDonough exhibited her rare talents with drums. In her line. she Is an artist and the fact that counted most was that 1t was a woman who executed the various ruffles on snare, kettle and bass drums. Her art. how ever, was not confined alone to drums but she was equally as adept with the xylophone on which she played most difficult selections.
 A novelty acrobatic act. one of the features of the show. and the finest
  here for some time. was next intro- duced by Parros Brothers. In their work. they rank among the highest of the profession. Some of the most mar vicious feats of strength, coupled with nimbleness and grace, were performed by these two brothers. The climax that brought down the audience was reached in great and pcrilous bal
 Jack Norworth Is different from a great many monoloEuists and singers. He makes you laugh. and you" can't refrain from being amused when you top-notchers in the art of making peo- pie laugh. He came fully up to expec- tations when he followed the Parros, Brothers in speciality, filled with funny things and ridiculous songs, many his own invention. The audi ence encoed him vooiferously and re- peatedly.
 The lovers of banjo music had their inning for several minutes when they heard Polk. Rollins and Miss Carman This trio of banjo performers, adver- tised as the Worlds reatest Banjo. ists. came as near to perfection in banjo music as can be imagined
 Louise Dresser, comedienne of note. needed no introduction. From the there was great interest in her She is woman of charming personality and she Is as clever as she is funny Her songs and witticisms took with
 
 10 respond to several encores.
 There Is no exaggeration when it is said that the last speciality on the pro- gram was enjoyed more generally than the others because is made a hit. The Kcatons, composed of a husky man. 3 little boy; and little girl. with faces painted. presented a unique act in the way of eccentric comedy.
 Theentertainment was concluded with moving pictures in which a series en- titled Nobody Works But aFther," took precedence with the crowd Scenes from the San Francisco disaster were. also thrown on the canvas The Casino Is a modern summer theatre. Including a gallery, it will easily seat 1000 persons. With the ex- ception of exterior painting, which will be in white, and few other details, 1t Is complete The stage is constructed large enough to put on the largest of attractions. The theatre was built un- der the direction of David Miller of Philadelphia, superintendent of con struction of the Wells enterprises. ]. P. Mcguire of Philadelphia was the architect for the play house.
 The same bill will be presented at the Casino tonight.