The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Riiou.

4orke and Adams, two popular comedl- ans who have a large following in Bir- mingham, returned to the Bijou theatre last night in their vehicle of last season, Playing the Ponies," musical comedy that is tuneful and prettily mounted and provides plenty of fun. The two prin- cipal characters are amusing and well done by Yorke and Adams who make the most of their opportunities. The show was seen at the Bijou last year and made quite hit. It was well received last night and the indications point to a successful week.
 The musical features are new and most attractive. Several novelties in the way of light effects are introduced. The chorus is also a good feature, being well trained and handsomely costumed The frisky pony ballet works hard all the time and imparts plenty of verve to the performance, while the chorus proper is not at al eluggish.
 The ctaging of Playing the Ponies, notably il the second act, is on an elabor- ate scale. The first scene shows a race track and the second shows Luna park at night, brilliantly illuminated Ii Is at Luna park that some of the best spec ialties are put on, among them the table sketch of York and Adams which is one of the best acts of it's kind on the stage, This speciality was greeted with shouts of laughter last night
 Among the songs are. "I'd Rather Be a Lobster Than a Wise Guy" ''The Latest Craze" Love, Love, Love-, Moon beams" and "Cupids Wedding Bells At the Majestic.
 The bill at the Majestic theatre this week is not overburdened with any one line of entertainment. It is show of decided variety and as a whole is very good indeed.
 Keit and DeMont, while their line of comedy is rather hackneyed, are acrobats of much cleverness. They perform a number of excellent acts of equilibrium and tumbling and when they come down strictly to acrobatic stunts the high class of their work is strongly emphasized. The celebrated prima donna soprano, Miss Ella Warner Davis, gives several ex- ceptional vocal renditions. Miss Davis voice Is very pleasing. "The Country Judge" is the title of rural comedy play let presented by the Harris Beauregarde company. The act Is full of comedy typical of that seen and heard about a country store ana pOSIOlIlCe. l ne JuQBe is, of course, the leading character, and Mr. Harris, taking this leading role, is very good. The playlet took well last night.
 Tom Ryley's monologue on science is the decided feature of his act. He knows" all about the anatomy of man and discourses upon it in the most ridic- ulous manner. His songs are also good
 Gilmour and LaTour offer a musical skit of sense and nonsense. The comedy is of an unusual nature and the music Is attractive. MT. Glmours rendition of the bell boy song is good. His voice is very deep and is suitable for his fea- ture song.
 Jack Inness and Maud Ryan have an act which is termed "a smart act, smart ly dressed" It is all that Is clamed of it.. It is essentially a musical act of vocal selections, and the selections are of kind which please the audience in a vaudeville house. Both Miss Ryan and MT. Inness are singers of talent and are well de- serving of the position they have been given on the programme-that of the headliner. Aren't You the Girl I Met at Sherry's" is their chief selection and the different verses are illustrated with different costumes In the last selection Miss Ryan appears in a very handsome directoire gown.
 Edward Kellie and Sidonne Dixon pre- sent a most delightful comedy entitled His First Home-Comlng" The act has