The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al. G. Field.

 minstrel show down south this year. He exerted himself to provide novelties and has been most successful. The 1901-0S edi- tion of his show, which began an en- gagement of two nights and a matinee at the Jefferson theatre last night, is artistic where aesthetic effects are at tempted and rich in fun. The opening presents q beautiful picture, one of the handsornest and most elaborate first parts that Mir Field has yet conceived It is entitled "The Fiesta of Flowers and is introduced by a moving picture represen- taton of d rain of flowers. Then the cur tain rises, disclosing vista of scenery and subdued lights which is suddenly en- livened by the march of the minstrel men. dazzling array of costumes are brought into view, the stage brightness exqui- sitely and the climax is reached in brilliant stage picture in which the set tings blend most happily with the dazzling costumes of the comedians, singers, danc- CTS and musicians.
 Following d series of smart stage drills, conveying almost the idea of prettily
 
 of mirth and melody that was enthusias- tically received last night by an audience that taxed the capacity of the Jefferson theatre Billy Clark, undoubtedly one of the cleverest and most original or mln- strel end men, shone brightly, while Doc Quigley. Ben Grenville and Harry Van Fossen contributed their share to the fun. ct annl1IiSp with his songs, while George T. Martin rendered I'd Live or l Would Die for you" in capital style "The Rosary was sung by John C. Dickens with fine chorus The comic songs of Billy Clark, Ben GrenVille and Harry Non Fossen made a great hit. Mir Clark was espe- cially good in his end jokes.
 Al G. Field came on next as Secretary Taft in the Philippines. After one of his characteristic stump speeches, touching upon politics and the ladies, the bogus secretary was entertained With a httle vaudeville and then conducted to the bull ring. where he engaged in several rounds with sham bull This burlesque was screamlngly funny. This part of the per formance was concluded with five hand some tableaux of historical character.
 In the second half of the show "'rhe Little Boy in Green was an elaborately mounted song number that met with fla vor. MT. Field used this feature several seasons ago. but it is much more eXpen- sively staged this season and requires the services of almost the entire company. Karl Flynn sang the song with good eff feet. A race track song by Harry Von Fossen and the dance of the jockeys were parts of this act.
 Billy Clark gave one of his inimitable monologues. He is always entertaining, and his witticisms are up-to-date. His song brought encores. The five Musical Marines had beautifully mounted musl- cal act and performed on d variety of sweet-toned instruments, several of them bizarre. The ubiquitous Quigley also ap peared in this act. There is hardly any thing in a minstrel show that MT Qulg- ley cant do.
 The performance was concluded by a new feature entitled The Night Before Christmas affording opportunities for some striking scenic effects and song numbers. The gobins' din and dance of the imps transformation to internal re- gions, peaceful valley and the old church chimes and a nght-before- Christmas transformation, with Santa Claus and Christmas frolics completed the series.
 Mir. Field has in Its entirety one of the most original shows that he has so far presented to the public. In its general conception there Is much that breaks away from the usual style of such enter tainments. There is more good fun than usual and the staging in every instance is carefully done.
 The engagement will end with a mati- nee this afternoon and performance to- night.