The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

ing and bright lines. This piece cannot fail to be favorably received because 1t is constructed with view 10 exhibit the special qualifications of this particular star.
 Herbert Brenon and Helen Downing, gifted couple have taken high rank as comedians, MT. Brenon having been pre- mier juvenile in some of the best stock companies in the country. For several seasons they played all the big eastern circuits in the Orpheum with their charm ing little sketch entitled "One Christmas Eve" but this season MT. Brenon and Miss Downing have a new farce comedy which is called "One Too Many which is so constructed that both of the prin- cipals have excellent opportunities to dis play their special talents. The old story of a man who tried to be agreeable to too many at the same time is the basis for the very absurd and at the same time amusing complications which arise in conseauence, and this is the basis for all of the fun MT. Brenon and Miss Down. ing were generously received on their tour two seasons ago, and no doubt they will repeat their triumph on the occasion of this visit.
 Arcadia Is the cognomen adopted by a young ladyasinger and violin player. She yocalizes like a bird; her voice being very pleasing and with rare technical skill she essays all that the most ac- complished prima donna can do in fanci- ful vocal accomplishments. Arcadia sig nifies nymph from that land where that drink is nectar and food Of ambrosa flavor In brief, the young lady has an unexcelled musical and singing act which has been an agreeable surprise wherever she has exhibited, and the prediction is made that she will find great favor with Birmingham audiences.
 MT. and Mrs Frederick Bacon, who have been in vaudeville for many sea- sons. are considered the greatest expo- nents of the banjo. The words fairly pop from the strings and we seem to under stand every word which they musically utter. Other specialties are introduced, and among them may be mentioned the realistic limitations of the spare drum. The act closes with both Mr. and Mrs. Bacon participating in various classical selections.
 Edwards and Glenwood represent the unexceled acrobatic end of the pro- eramme The turns consist of sensational wire walking, and they have a pecu- liarly constructed machine which con- sists of q ladder being balanced about IF feet above the stage floor. The close of the act witnesses the sudden breaking of this ladder, and the audience naturally expects to see the actors precipitated to the floor, but by a peculiar trick of mechanism the fall is averted, and the audience is astonished at the dexterity of the participants Both of the actors of this team have well earned reputa- tions as comedy gymnasts, and it is said that their new act is superior to anything they ever had before.
 Rover and French have the third pure comedy stunt of the programme. It Is a musical comedy sketch and the two comedians seem to be particularly fitted for the part assigned them. It is called "Johnny's Visit" and the makeup of the pair is sufficient alone to cause an overabundance of mirth, to say nothing of the bright lines. the comedy singing and the eccentric dancing. One particu- lar song that the team sings Is Read the Answer in the Stars and in this song they bring in various allusions to politics and local shortcomings, and naturally this creates considerable in- terest and hllarity
 MT. Lacey is a comedy trick bicyclist