The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-23
THE STAGE

The Temple theater management
should be proud Of the big vaudeville
bill that Is destined to hold the stage
OF that theater next week. It looks
to be the best singing bill ever
brought to the attention OF Detroit
vaudeville lovers. With julius Stegcr
& Co., in 1.-THE Fifth Commandment"
SO filed with heart interest and mel
ody; THAT" quartet, without any
question the greatest singing act on
the vaudeville stage, and Edith Helena,
who possesses the widest vocal range
of any singer in this country, the
Temple patrons will have surfeit
of vocal melody. The bill In Its en-
tirety appears to have been booked
with the sole object Of pleasing the
greatest number. There Is the Lulu
Beeson Trio, In their scenic dancing
production, "A Night In Ell Paso;"
the Ernesto Sisters, European wire ex-
perts; Abels & Irwin, mirth and
melody; the Picaro trio, and other
numbers. The management requests
that regular patrons reserve their
seats for the afternoon and evening
performances as the very large ad-
vance sale already had will insure
capacity houses throughout the week.
Patrons OF the Temple theater will
soon have the privilege Of enjoying
the presence Of vocal melody OF Lily
Lena, England's prettiest singing
-whe is- contemporary In
American vaudeville with Alice Lloyd,
Vesta Victoria, Vesta Tilley, and the
other successful English condolences.
Jack Mason, the well and favorably
known light comedian, will, like Rob
ert billiard. attempt to make a name
as vaudeville manager. On Oct. he
will present at the Temple theater
Phyllis Lee, in a big singing act, with
a company of eight, called "Com
mencement Day"
willie Live, the Boy Detective"
under the progressive management of
the Whitney next week with popular
Johnny Hoey in the title role. The
interest Is intense throughout, the
story having to do with the stealing
of consignment of gold to the Wells
Fargo Express Co. by band of
thieves. Willie Live undertakes to
run them to earth, and OF course Is
involved In many exciting and thrill
ing situations. from which he comes
victorious In the characteristic Willie
Live way. Romance and comedy come
in for their share OF interest.
Lew Dockstader, the prime minister
of minstrelsy. will appear in the Ly-
ceum next week, supported by one OF
the largest minstrel organizations he
has ever brought together. Always
daring and unconventional. this year
Mr.. Dockstader In place OF showing
the usual FIRST part. sets the opening
on the grounds of the Postum Hunt
club. The orchestra Is placed on the
wide veranda OF the club, while the
various members recline about on the
green sward. Here the usual singing,
jokes, ETC., take place. Mr.. Dock.
stader and Neil O'Brien both have
new specialties, and AL. Jolson. a new
face In minstrelsy In this part Of the
country, will warm the hearts and
warp the minds by his clever budget
OF jokes. The final curtain represents
the end Of the quest for the north
pole, and shows Dockstader at that
place with the pole under his arm.
and a polar bear in meek submission
at his feet.
The Lid Lifters" burlesque com.
pany will be the attraction at the
Gayety theater next week. This sea.
son the company has an entertain
ment that will be up-to-date. bright
and pleasing from start to finish. The
management has had two new and up
roariously funny burlesques written t.
suit the requirements of the company
and they will be found to be full oil
laughing moments, bright lines and
sweet and catchy musfc.. Several
novelties in the musical and dancing
line will present the full length Of the
chorus girls. who will be arrayed In
most gorgeous and fetching costumes
The, vaudeville part OF the entertain
ment will consist OF an olio Of excep-
tional merit. Among those who will
contribute novel and pleasing acts
are John and Helen Davis. terpsich.
orean artists; John w. Jess and Lee
Hickman, In their ludicrous farce,
ION the Links" Hattie Mills. Amer
fcan chanteuse eccentric; Rose and
Ellis, marvellous acrobats and barrel
Jumpers; Ben Walker and Charles
Barrett, character artists. The whole