The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
SMITHS.

4HiS evening, one OF the nneSt pro-
grams of animated pictures and illus
trated songs ever seen in Bridgeport
VIII be shown, and Friday, afternoon
and evening, still another will be Civ
en-. smiths is the only place in the
city where the pictures can be seen
with real pleasure, for they are shown
double the size possible anywhere else,
and they are always of the finest quail
ity- The best films obtainable by any
one are shown at Smiths and the
theatre is so large that you can see
them with much better effect than
| anywhere else. Smiths is the place to
go you want to see moving pictures.
The cost is nothing. and the pictures
are invariably delightful. Be sure and
see the two bills presented this week.
Another travel trip for the stay-at-
home tourist will be given tomorrow
evening, when Fred Niblo. the Amer
lean humorist-traveler. will return for
the third of his zig-zag journeys
Mr.. Niblo will conduct a, pictorial pill
grimage through Russia, from the
Black Sea to Siberia. Since the great
war between Russia and Japan that
wondrous Empire, Russia, has been a
subject of much interest to Americans.
Through the medium of snapshot pic
lures, motion pictures and views, this
talented entertainer most graphically
depicts scenes and sights most educa-
tional and delightful, in fact, almost
the same as personal visit to Russia.
Starting at theaborderland. the audi
ence is conducted through Warsaw, ST.
Petersburg, and through its boulerards
and side streets; showing both the in
terror and exterior of the many palaces
and cathedrals. The view of Peter
hoff Imperial Palace, with it's foun-
visit with the Gar and his family at
home form a most interesting feature
of this travel talk" With many a
quaint quip and story Mr.. Niblo con-
to Finland. introducing Moscok, the
Holy City, and showing within the sa-
cred walls of the Kremlin by means of
motion pictures some very rare relig-
iOuS ceremonies. The CoSSack soldiers
in action are shown. as are also life
on the River Volga, scenes at the
great Russian Fair. and, in fact. all
phases and forms of Russian life from
the canvas and talked on in a breezy,
witty manner by Mr.. Niblo.
The Imperial Grand Opera Co, I'M
be heard Wednesday evening in "Cav-
alleria Rusticana," and "I Pagliacci,'
and Thursday evening, in I'll Trova-
tore" This organization is composed
of noted artists selected from the ia
nous La Scala, of Milan, and the San
Carlo opera, of Naples. The principal
soprano, Nine. Marguerite Vassalo, has |
created many principal roles in the |
ledOlnS opera houses OF Sne is |
dramatic soprano, and her triumphs |
in Italy and South America should en-
sure her a. warm welcome in this coun-
try. Miss Esther Taylor is a young |
American colorature soprano, who has |
studied for years in Paris, under Nine. |
La Blanche and Jean de Reszke. She |
made her debut in Paris at the Grand |
opera house. in Delfbas' 'Lakme." De
Reszke predicts great career for this |
singer. Her voice e a high soprano of |
remarkably pure Quality, and she pos
sessses a. most winning personality. |
There will be an orchestra of 80 pieces, |
and a chorus Of 40 voices. chosen from |
the Metropolitan and Manhattan opera |
houses in New York city.
Those who have not read Owen Wis |
ter's uncommonly successful novel, |
The Virginian,' will perhaps hardly |
the eagerness with which |
those who have read the book are |
looking forward to the presentation of |
its characterization next Saturday after |
noon and evening. 1t is doubtful if |
any hero of fiction since the era of big |
selling novels has ever taken so firm |
a grip on the hearts Of both men and |
women readers as has this young |
knight of the cattle country. In him /
Mr.. Wister has shown us a specimen
of sturdy American manhood that has
proven irresistibly alluring to readers
and that cannot but be even more eff
fective in a stage representation. w.
S. Hart will be seen as the Virginian
and Frank Campeau as Trampas.
Well they're off! The sale of seats
for the "big show opened this morn
ing, and the demand exceeded any
opening sale for the Sperry productions
in any year since they were first start
ed, twelve years ago. THE Show
Girl' is sure to beat all records, for
the desire to this latest effort of
the popular young playwright is al
most universal But cheer up! The
theatre seats 1900, you know, and
there will be- twelve performances of
this twelfth annual production That |
means a possibility OF 16,4o0 in seat
ing capacity for the engagement Then
there is plenty of room for those who
are eager to see the show, but who de-
lay in obtaining seats until it is too
late. Last year over $4,000 people wit
messed the performances of THE Girl !
From Stratford;" this year that num-
Der will doubtless be augmented, for it
will be a case of STANDING Room On |
ly'' at every performance if the indica-
tons at present are not misleading. |
The Show Girl will undoubtedly be
found the most brilliant offering which
has ever emenated from MI. Sperry's
facile pen, with more musical num-
,ers, more pretty girls, more brilliant
book, more good comedy. more scenic
and electrical effects, and more ginger
han he has ever put into any of his
works. This seasons Offering will be a
'corker,'' and you can't afford to miss
t. Get your seats early.
ROE 600 SILVER