The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

and a great jealousy takes possession of his heart. His elder daughter, Merab, having learned that by the prophecy of Samuel. David is to be King after the death of Saul, now seeks Davids love. But David Is constant to Michal, whose life he has saved, and whom the king has promised to him for his wife. He is com forted by the strong friendship of Jona- than, who has also learned that of which David has not yet dreamed-that at his fathers death 1t is his friend, and not he, who will wear the crown. In an out burst of anger Saul attempts to slay Da- vid, but his life is saved by the little bondmaiden, Adore, who rushes between them and receives the javelins thrust. David turns upon the king and denounces him for his wickedness, and amid the flash of lightning and the rolling thunder of the gathering storm, that proclaims , Jehovah's wrath, he renounces his com- mand and rushes out into the night.
 Frederic Thompsons Polly of the Cir GUS" with Edith Tahaferro will be seen at the Jefferson theatre for three per formances beginning Monday, Feb. l.
 This highly interesting and captivating romance of the little circus rider and the minister IOIfn5 one OI Ine HnOSt and entertaining plays of the season. The story of the play is rather novel and 1t has that which holds the heartstrings and invites even jaded taste to a simple revel in romance It Is a piece that one can see and go away happy with laughter and tears. It's little story is well told and beautifully framed. The scenic pro ducton is most elaborate and the circus scenes true to life, with acrobats tum- blers, clowns and trainers. Edith Talia- ferro as Polly has won her way into the hearts of her audiences with her sweet and tender manner and her exquis- ite acting.
 The many characters of the play are all in capable hands.
 Max Figman, who makes other people laugh by his clever performance of The Substitute" which comes to the Jefferson on February Il, is just as fond of laugh ter as anybody else and has keen ,ap- precation of a joke, even though 1t be on himself He often relates the incident of his first starring venture some years ago, when hep layed a prominent south ern town for two nights. The first night the house was quite liberally packed, but the second night it was almost empty, although the original performance gave every evidence of complete satisfaction. Figman, who had been accustomed to re- ceiying excuses of every describable kind from local managers. sought out the pro- prietor of this particular theatre who had the reputation of being somewhat or sage and wit in matters theatrical Fig man, with some degree of pompous pride, demanded to know the excuse for the poor business of his second night and put the query direct. The solon of the opera house bit his finger nails in deep thought for few minutes, then blurted out with some gusto: They don't want you
 The explanation was satisfactory and since then the genial Max has sought mo- more.
 The dramatic instinct seems to have been strong in the Jefferson family The fifth generation is now represented by Joseph and William Winter Jefferson, who are soon to present Richard Brins- ley Sheridan's immortal comedy, The Rivals in this city.
 To the credit of the younger Jeffer- sons it may be said that they are ani- mated by the same artistic spirit which governed their ancestors, particularly their late father, and that they are now