The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-27
"shore Acres"

"Shore Acres"
 Archie Boyd, well known as a char acter actor depicting rural types, be- gan a weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre last night in the successful drama of rural life, shore Acres" which has been seen by many thous- ands of theatregoers and seems des- tined to enjoy lasting popularity. The play Is being presented this year for the first time at popular prices. The support accorded the star is very good and the opening performance last night was worth seeing. MT. Boyd succeeded in making the leading character a pleasing personality and quite true enough to life as it is supposed to be depicted by "Shore Acres" This play was written by James A. Herne, who won much success in 1t, playing the part now allotted to MT. Boyd. The staging of "Shore Acres Is well done
 The story of the play is so well known that detailed account of the plot is hardly necessary. The action Is rural and has the lights and shadows that are best worked, into what has been called a drama of "heart interest" The story is not without It's pathos
 
 the hearts of people who like unpre- tentious fare on the stage. The story deals with the selfish purpose of one brother who wishes to sell the plot of ground where his mother lies buried, in order to realize dreams of sudden wealth and the opposition to this plan made by the heroic figure of the play the other brother, who is Nathaniel Berry, played by MT. Boyd. The author oI~Q Mo- kl1~4 411 Berry convincing character and one that has become almost classic in the field of rural drama. MT Boyd mak the most of his opportunities with the part.
 In the company is Miss Dorothy Herne, daughter of the late James A. Herne, who wrote Shore Acres" and first acted the part of Nathaniel Berry. Majestic Theatre.
 One of the best bills of the season is presented at the Majestic theatre this week. There are more than 40 laughs in the performance and the excellence of the acts can be appreciated by the oldest and youngest theatregores. Attesting to the keenness of the in terest created is the fact that during the juggling performance yesterday afternoon the stiffness was so intense that pinfall might have been heard. The American Newsboys' quartet is one of the best vaudeville features recently seen here. The act is laugha- ble and entertaining from start to
 finish. The only regret that the au- dience feels Is that the newsboys' act cannot be prolonged for an hour The applause at the initial performance was ] spontaneous and continuous.
 The Four Franks present a skit full of action and fun, and the name, "A Mixed Affair."" seems exceedingly ap. propriate. The younger Frank girl is i a perfect whirlwind of comedy.
 l George Austin Moore, one of the highest class vaudeville artists on the | stage, must only be heard to be ap- | preciated. His character songs and bits of mono1ogue are new and pro- l yoke merriment that immediately de- velops into the loudest applause. | Moore is a Texan, typical southern l boy, and his limitations are true to na- l ture He first won fame as a negro 1 dialect monologist and cannot be ex- celled by anyone in this particular line. | Lizzie Weller made a hit with her piano playing and displayed wonderful ability for such little girl. Her trick