The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-11

It has been frequently remarked in these columns. and 1t Is a generally recognized fact among theatrical peo- pie that Montgomery is one of the best show towns in the South. Few good attractions come to the Capital City that they are not well received. and Dy this statement Is meant not only the classically noted, but the popular Ia vorites as well. It has become by word among the people of the stage that Montgomery is criterion to go by. If this city does not give a good house to play, then the people of that play may expect hard sledding before they get through the South.
 The programs of last week and of the week that is coming are exemplf- fications of the class of entertainment coming this way. Last week moi only did the people of Montgomery have tho privilege of seeing Annie Russell in Shakespeare's ''Midsummer Nights Dream" but no less than four othur stars, among whom was Faversham in 'The Suuaw Man." one of athe very much In vogue on the American stage.
 For the coming week a program is offered by theatrical managers of the city which falls little, if anything, short of the offerings of the six days just closed Ten performances in all
 
 Montgomery and Bijou theatres, lnclud- ing three matinee performances. At the former playhouse every night except Wednesday the house Is to be open. in- cluding matinees Monday and Saturday. while at the BIjcu the first three nights of the week and Wednesday matinee are booked.
 Tn It's program the Montgomery The atre offers variety. Beginning to- morrow afternoon and night with Prfmrose's Minstre1s. this Is succeed ed by Otis Skinner Tuesday, by Amelia Bingham Thursday, and by Laura Burt and Henry Stanford Friday and Satur- of Haddon Hall" The entertainment at the BIjou will be musical farce com sedy presented under the name Of "Lov- CTS and Lunatics,'' in which Johnnie Ford and Msyme. Gehruo were seen here last season
 Among the names which will last in American stage minstrelsy. none has stronger place in the heart of the American theatre-goer than that of George Primrose. His company this year Is reputed to have a number of well known singers of the burnt cork variety with new songs and new Jokes One feature of the show will be reviV- ifcation of the old plantatiens melodies, i interspersed with a number of clever clog dances.
 Tn "The Duel" with Otis skinner in the star role. local theatre goers will see something new for Montgomery. | The Duel" M. Lavedan's French play, Is perhaps one of the best studies of human character in its compIexitv that has been produced here for some time.S
 Amelia Bingham tbe manager-star- actress. who Is remembered in Mont gomery from her presentation of '"The Frislky Mrs Johnson" several years ago, and who is known everywhere be- cause of her success in the star role of ''The Climbers" has a new play this year which will be the offering Thurs ! day night The Lilac Room" is a com edy, the scene of which is laid In old England. Into it enter the atmosphere of English rural life, mingled with the sentiment of two love stories
 Dorothy Vernon. of Haddon Hall" as presented by Laura Burt and Henry Stanford, comes to Montgomery with the reputation of being a splendid pro- duction, not only from the standpoint of good acting, but from that of the artistic in stage setting and scenery. The play is q dramatization from Charles Majors novel of the same name