The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-25
Adelaide Thurston In 'sThe Girl From
Out Yonder."

Charles H. Yale's Painting the
Town" Is an odd title for a road attrac-
ton, and yet this musical extravaganza
has made a fortune for its owners. The
secret is mainly that it is popular with
theater-goers, overflows with comedy
and catchy songs. 1t has a large and
pretty chorus and what Is more re-
markable each one can actually sing
and dance. The comedy roles are in
the hands of John F. Leonard and VIII
Halliday. Maize King, Queen of Dan
GERS, presents Utopia or the land of the
fancy, a novel, new scenic speciality.
and a distinct feature that cost the
management over $1,000. Painting the
Town" will be at the Grand on Thurs
day night.
Bristling with new music. pretty girls
and bright costumes, George Sidney
will bring his new vehicle, Busy Icy,
the Mazuma Man. to the Grand for
performances on Saturday afternoon
and evening. Sidney is well known to
theater-goers, through his appearance
the past four seasons, at the head OF
his own company, in the Hebrew char
acterization which won him fame and
praise throughout the country. AS an
impersonator Of Jewish character he
has no equal Set him among a large
coterie of clever comedians and the fun
resulting is fast and spirited enough to
draw laughter from the habitual crank
The appearance of Charles B. Han
ford in the role of Marc Antony. in
Antony and Cleopatra, will be awaited
with interest by every lover of the
drama. Mr.. Hanford has been for
tunate in inspiring a double confidence
In that he always is careful to preserve
the human interest in his productions
SO as to give his performance all the
destinations of a modern drama and at
the same time avoid any cheapness OF
effect which would offend the Shake
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career to Shakespearean productions,
he may, without undue presumption.
claim to be a thorough student of the
great poet, and he has hitherto shown
fine Determinations in exploiting his
plays in such a manner as to preserve
their strongest popular appeal without
sacrificing his position as an artist. Mr..
Hanford will appear at the Grand on
New Years. matinee and night. The
Merchant of Venice will be the matinee
play while Antony and Cleopatra is an
nounced for production at night.
Houses crowded to the doors is the
rule for this week at the Majestic where
one of the very best vaudeville bills
that has been at this house during the
season is presented. Wright Hunting
ton and his excellent company in
comedy sketch, "A Stolen Kiss" is the
feature of the show and 1t has been a
long time since such really clever ac-
tors have been seen here in vaudeville
as those who participate in this little
playlet. 1.-The Raven Trio" seems to
be the next most popular act on the bill.
These acrobats perform stunts of a
really sensational order and many of
which are feats that are new. All OF
the other numbers on the bill are first
class.
MantefIs marionettes continue to
make a great hit at the Olympic The
clever manipulations OF
the decidedly agile dummies provide a
most interesting entertainment. They
are really one of the novel vaudeville
features that have been seen in the city
his season. No better evidence of
heir worth is needed than the fact
hat at every performance the audiences
break into applause over some of the
antics of the manikins and when au-
licences applaud the work of dummies
something out of the ordinary is hap
,ening. The entire bill at this popular
title house for this week is OF high
lass and particularly excellent is the
'laying of Mr.. Bentley on the xyla-
'hone. Every one of his selections has
'een heartily and deservedly applaud
d by the crowds at every performance
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