The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-28
FINE ATTRACTIONS
 IN LYCEUM COURSE
Twelve Entertainments of High
 est Order Provided
TICKETS SOLD NEXT MONTH
Capacity of High School Auditorium Will Probably Be Taxed to Accom- modate Patrons of the
 Course.

modate Patrons of the
 Course.
 Arrangements have been completed for the Lyceum course of 1907-Os, and the season tickets will be offered for sale on October 1. The remarkable success of last years course at the High School auditorium far exceeded the expectation of those in charge of the work A splendid course was secured and the at tendance was large and appreciative. This year Superintendent Phillips and his as- sistants have had more time to arrange for the course, and in the light of experi- ence of last year they have been encouf- aged to secure higher grade of talent.
 The course for the season consists of twelve superb entertainments, and is su- perior to any ever before offered in Br- mingham. Among these are some of the leading attractions of the American plat form, as well as a number of high-class musical and dramatical entertainments.
 The season will open on October 15 with a lecture by Dr. Robert Stuart Macarthur of New York, upon "The Empire of the Czar; or The Great Scar of the North" Dr. Macarthur is one of the foremost present day American preachers, and Is pastor of the Calvary Baptist church of New York. A prominent American edu- eator, in speaking of Dr. MacArthur's lecture says: 'Tn the height of their glory 1t was my privilege to hear several Of Americas orators, Sumner, Beecher, tVarts, Conkling, Cough, and among oth- CTS Wendell Phillips, in his matchless 'foussaint rOuverture.' but | place Dr. MacArthur and his incomparaable 'Elr- pire of the Czar,' above them all For masterly imagery. for terse and vigorous diction, for richness of coloring. as well as for the irresistible impetuosty with which he transports you from age to ago in the fascinating story of the Cars s do- main, Dr, Macarthur in this lecture atands unsurpassed"
 This will be followed on October 26 hv Sig. Calfatty Victor and his Royal Venc- tian band, consisting of twenty-two of the foremost performers in this country today. They have a repertoire of about ooo classical and popular selections, from which programmes can be selected 10 please all tastes of the most exactine audiences
 November 1 The Castle Rhine Concert company will present most attractive musical programme of classical selections This famous concert company is too well known to music lovers to require any ad- vertising
 On November II the Birmingham public will have an opportunity to listen to a lecture from Dr. Edward Howard Griggs of New York the famous author and lee turer.
 On November 20 Dr. A. w. Hawks. pop ularly known as Sunshine Hawks" will give one of his famous popular and hu- morous lectures.
 On December 2i the Lyceum Grand concert company makes it's appearance al the Auditorium, with Madame Alice My ron, eontralto: Miss Ada Wallace, pianist; MT. Arthur Branberger baritone. and Mir Karl Smith, violoncelo, one of the hest players of the age. This company of stars cannot fail to attract the attention 1f all lovers of music in the city.
 On January II Birmingham will have an opportunity to witness a remarkable novelty. Shungopavi. the Indian Won der Worker, has no rival on the American stage. He is said to possess occult DOW CTS that defy explanation. Shungopavi IS descendant Of the Cliff DWellers. ie noted for his learning, and is reputed to be q brilliant scholar, humorlst and wit. The members of his company are all artists who have been selected on account of their ability and adaptablity to the programme presented.
 On January 30 MT. J. Franklin Cavenv. the famous cartoonist will make his ap- pearance. Mr. CaVeny is an artist with brush and pencil and Is noted on account of his rapid work and skill in caricature. With a mere touch of the chalk he causes wonder, laughter and surprise. Each step excites interest and the wonder of the audience increases to the end.
 On February Gilbert A. Eldridge, the impersonator, will present widely varied, artistic and popular repertoire of cos tuner interpretations changing quickly from humorous to pathetic and from dramatic to sentimental representations His line of work reaches all classes, from those who like the subtle humor of good old David Harum" to the tragedy of Julius Caesar" The work of Mr Eldrige is something out of the ordinary and cannot fail to delight the audience from beginning to end.
 On March Il the great Shakespearean artist. Minnie Williams, will give re- cltal of portions of several of Shakes peare's plays. Miss Williams has made extensive tours in Great Britain, having given several recitals in Cambridge, Edin- burgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Dublin and in Stratford- Upon-Avon. Miss Williams supjerb technique enables her with voice. facial expression and gesture, admirably to interpret the spirit of the master poet
 April l5 the Lyceum audience will be entertained by the Houstons, whose work as musical impersonators, story tellers and entertainers has seldom been equaIed on the lyceum platform.
 The seasons course will be closed on . date in April yet to be fixed by Senator Robert l.. Taylor of Tennessee, whose lec- tures never fail to attract and interest Birmingham audience.
 These twelve numbers constitute an array of talent such as has never before been offered 10 the people of Birmingham and the management feel confident of generous response. Tickets for the season while the admission fees to the individual