The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-07

..Irsn n..J safurday matinee: HOwnrti HaII in ssThe Millionaire DetecuSe.
 A prosperous week at iocas lneae was closed yesterday at the Montgomi- ery Theatre by Archie l.. Sheparc Moving Pictures by the Barlow ana Wilson minstrels
 Both entertainments gave, matinee performances which were well patron ized. The Shepard picture show was seen here three weeks aga when II made good impression. It is hign class entertainment of it's kind.
 The Advertiser has already expressed au opjnion of the Barlow and Wilson minstrel show which closed an engage ment at the Bijou theatre yesterday. The performance is not worthy or an |. ditional space. It would seem that there should be some way tn protect the reputatinns of famous old minstrel men, The Barlows in their time were of the best. and we all recall George Wilson. There are today Carroll Jonn- sons, Cal wagner'se Haverly's, ear- lows Wilson's and others wearing famous names around the country anu profiting by them. who never had any connection with the originals.
 There is a Barlow minstrel show. managed by J. A. Caburh. which comes to Montgomery every season nd ee'es a good performance at the MantRom cry Theater. The Montgomery public undoubtedly confused che Barlow show of good repute with the Barlow and Wilson show. although the latter al not of course, intend to misfead the public. The good names of actors ought to be protected.
 The theatres offer good bills for this week although the amusements are crowded into the last of the week:
 'eThe Tenderfoot." with Oscar Fig man and Ruth White playing the leads will no doubt give us a finc perform ance Wednesday night and will leave all of us whistling, singing and hum- ming the tuneful Alamo" song.
 An artistic production of "At the Sign of the Cross" is promised and David Harum" Saturday matinee and night will prove of great interest.
 The Bijou Theatre will offer Howard Hall in s'The Millionaire Detective" which has been kindly received throughout the country
 ssThe TenderfOOts Wednesday,.
 W. P. Cullen will present Oscar l.. Figman and Ruth White in that dash- ing Western operatic comedy. The en- derfoot," at the Montgomery Theatre next Wednesday night
 These two stars are we'll known in Montgomery on account of their work in the "Burgomaster," in a big re- vival of which they were seen two years ago. Mir. Figman is said to have surprised even his warmest admirers in the role of Professor Pettibone. the gentle old seminarian whose experi- ences on a Texas ranch furnish the greater part of the comedy of the opera Figman is the proud possessor of a psinssof comedy legs and a quiet wit which seems to please auditors. Miss White is appearing in the role of Ma rion Worthington, and brings to it a pleasing personality and a fine soprano voice.
 The remainder of the cast is well known. Jethro Warner. tenor of abil-- ity, is singing the part of Paul: George E. ROmain Is the Honest John; Fred Bailey Is the Sergeant Barker; Harry B. Williams, one of the best dancers on the stage. is the Chinaman Louise Bracket. the Sally; Etta Lockhart the Patsy, and Frankie Warner the Flora Jane Libby. The chorus is an extreme ly large one. the company numbering sixty-five people.
 Richard Carle and H. l.. Heartz, the author and composer respectively of The Tenderfoot," wrote better than they knew when they evolved "The Tenderfoot." While Carle did not claim that he had written a piece of extra ordinary originality. he managed to bring out one that is genuinely funny and one in which there is great oppor- tunity for attractive and characteristic costuming and coloring. He caught the spirit of the open air when he wrote the lyrics and Heartz, on furnishing the music caught the spirit. The result