The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-17
Theatres.

The Orpheum Dramatic Stock Company,
which brought the glow of the sparkling
footlights back to the Chestnut street
Theatre, Philadelphia, is a remarkably
talented and evenly balanced organization
The presentation of E. Fl. Sothern's star
ring vehicle. ''If Were King" was ad-
mirable even when the difficulties of prac-
tically first production are taken into
consideration. 1t is safe to predict a
happy future for this stock company.
The players are possessed of talent and
ability and when they have become thor
oughly accustomed to acting together a
series of unusually effective performances
may be anticipated. Last nights audience
was of generous size and gave a typical
Philadelphia welcome to the new COM
pany.
IF l Were King" which is by Justin
Huntley Mccarthy, has not been seen here
since Mr.. Sothern and Cecilia LOTUS pre-
sented it. The presentation of the play in
its entirety was highly commendable and
the audience showed its delight and plea
sure by hearty applause and continuous
interest. Many changes have been made
to the Chestnut street Theatre during the
months 1t remained dark There was re
vealed brilliantly Illuminated auditorium,
fresh and inviting In its aspect. The in
terror practically new and the attendants
and attaches were courteous. Grant La
ferty, the business manager of the theater,
was the recipient of many congratulations
upon the successful opening of the house
and Harry McRae Webster, the stage dir.
ector, was highly complimented for the
handsome production which marked the
opening of the company's season. Will
liam Ingersoll, the leading man, and Jos
ephine Lovett, the leading lady, shared
the acting honors of the evening. Al
"Villon" Mr.. Ingersoll demonstrated thai
he is an actor of marked accomplishments
his Interpretation of the characters wal
clear-cut aud mastery. He proved tina
he was at home in the role, both as Villor
the vagabond and Villon the King, anC
with his first appearance captured the ad
miration of the audience Miss Lovett al
katherine" was simply captivating
Possessing charming manner, pleasant
face and sweet voice she fitted into tn,
character as snugly as though 1t was es
pecialiy prepared for her.
The Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia, will
offer a most promising program Of ad
vanced vaudeville presenting many acLl
, of distinction. Several of the specialize
were among the recent opening attraction
tire. Another, an animal act, has kept al
/ New York laughing during the summe
} months. Barnold's animal actors appea
alone, and apparently without direction
in apantomine, 1.-THE Intoxicated Canine,
illustrating the debauch of a dog tina
Stimulates drunkenness. Among the for
} eign acts not seen in America. outside o
New York, are the nimble Russian whirl
! wind dancers, the Alexandroff Troupe,
: dozen In number, and La Esmeralda,
Spanish dancer from the Theatre Royal
, Madrid. Edna Aug, whose rise has BEEF
meteoric, makes her American appearance
after singularlY successful engagement
at the Folies Bergere in Paris. 1t seem
like carrying Goals to Newcastle for a
7. American girl to visit the French capita
and essay chansonettes, but Miss Aug
a from all accounts, created real sensation
James j. Morton is jester with name
and material all his own, who Is cOnsi'
8 tently and foolishly funny from the me
It ment he begins his ridiculous fusillade c
4 frivolity. Another of inventive Josepl
Harris new acts Is THE Military Girls,
twenty of them. with pretty costume
tuneful music. graceful dancing and for
l. spectacular scenes depicting "Posey Land,
E. iHome of the Frogs" "Realm of tt
e Wise Old OWL" and "Firecracker Land
le The Four Testers are eccentric coined
(, cyclists with midnight opera, entitle
N 1.-TWO Cats" The animated pictures r
lie veal new subjects. and among the best
all the varied offerings comes the his
" class speciality of the Six Musical entity
These gifted brothers and sisters ha
lie style and distinction, and arouse gre
interest by their musical skill.