The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-19
THE THEATRES
SMITHS

Miss Boutelle and William Zinell, in their singing sketch, ''237 Miles to New York;, are making a decided hit in the bill of high class vaudeville which opened it's summer season Monday, and which yesterday showed further evil dences of becoming an immense suc- cess. Miss Boutelle has a charming contraltO voice, and sings so well that she has the audience listening spell bound, while MT. ZineH as an eccentric character comedian keeps them laugh ing all the time. Miss Boutelle dresses her turn beautifully also, and her de-
 ightful stage presence adds not a lit tie to the pleasure of the number.
 A number of husky young fellows, who think they are able to carry that 0-pound bag of sand off the stage on their backs, have expressed their in- when, at the first performance. the Apollo Brothers will present to the successful one, if he can be found, a cash prize of $50. This offer is bona fide, as those who are interested will learn to their complete satisfaction Friday evening. The cash will be placed in the hands of a committee se- lected from the audience, who will also judge of the work of the contestants, and who will hand the money over. to the one who succeeds in accomplish ing the feat. The contest is open to any one, amateur or professional, and the same method employed by MT. Apollo need not be followed, unless the person chooses.
 George B. Alexander is getting a warm reception at every performance. The house was again filled to the doors with an enthusiastic audience last ev- ening, and the performance gave the utmost pleasure and satisfaction. Ev- eryone expressed delight in some man. ner with the excellent bill, and many
 AI t@ s~, son upon the high grade of entertain ment which they had thoroughly en- joyed.
 And by the way, the matter of pleasing the ladies and little ones is just what the management is after. Please the ladies' and you can't help but satisfy the men. The ladies who attend Jackson's vaudeville during the may rest assured that they what is thoroughly clean and refined. else will be tolerated, and es- pecial pains will be taken to see that the ladies and children are well cared for.
 Burke, Touhey & Co.,, in the Irish sketch. "The Birthday Party, are showing an act that is a hit. It is the cleanest, most enjoyaoie offer ing of it's class ever presented, and the dancing of Miss Mary Touhey is one of it's brightest features. MT. Touhey also is one of the best Irish bagpipe players rs this country. and his jigs faf:1y make the feet jingle, while MT. Burke's clever comedy work keeps the fun rolling.
 There are daily matinees at 2:15. and in the evening two performances at 7:15 and about 8:30. The price of admission is so small, only ten cents. that no one should fail to see this splendid show. the biggest and best which has ever been presented in Bridgeport, for the least money.
 The pictures change today and you should see the new ones. They have never been shown in this city before, and they are fine. The pictures, while only, a secondary part of the program, are by no means small DOT tion of the whole. and alone are we'll worth all that is charged for admis- sion. They are new and fresh. and nave not been shown in Bridgeport by anyone else. Get the habit of seeing this entertainment at Smiths for the and you will not regret it.