Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02

entation yesterday afternoon and ev-
ening. The feature of the bill is
an act by Gilday and Fox, Jewish
comedians, who have reputation on
which to travel and which they up
hold very ably. They came here di-
rect from Chicago and only the fact
that they had contracted sometime
ago to come caused them to leave the
Windy City, as they were wanted ev-
erywhere there. They sing a number
OF parodies on popular songs which
are very good. Last evening they had
to respond to at least dozen encoFes.
The remainder of the bill includes
Van Gofre and Cotrely in a novelty
contortion and Juggling act which
has number of new features, Miss
Pearl Stanley, who not only sings for
the illustrated songs but who puts
on a singing act also of considerable
merit, and the Free Settlers quartet
The latter includes among it's num-
Der, man who was formerly we'll
known here in baseball circles, but
who is now seeking fame and fortune
behind the footlights. He is Pitcher
Hanlon, formerly OF tho Decatur
Three-Eye league team. He played
two years ago. There will be no
more discomforts at the Elite the
ater on account of lack of heat, as
Manager Friedenwald has had com
plete heating plant installed and -
was used yesterday for the first time
with complete satisfaction. Former
ly the theater secured steam for It's
heating from another building and
there were times when this was not
available, on which occasions the pat
rons of the place sat and shivered
during the play. This time is past
now and the little theater will be
warm and comfortable during the
winter.
Great Animal Act.--An act which IS
called the most distinguished animal
act in the world and has created
sensation everywhere will be one Of
the features on the bill OF the Majestic
theater, Chicago, for this week. Vale
c4ta's leopards, which is the title of
the act, is sensational exhibition CT
animal training and intelligence and
one wtthaI In which there is such an
element of danger that audiences are
stirred to the highest pitch Of interest.
In a magnif cent aluminium cage which |
occupies considerable part OF the
stage and with aluminium furniture
and fixtures of dazzling elegance FIVE
leopards are put through their PAGES
by a charming young woman whose
name suggests q Spanish origin.
While exhibiting all the ferocities of
their nature these beautiful animals
have been taught to obey commands
which 1t would seem that only a human
being could possibly understand |
With revolving wheels and other oorn
pHcated apparatus they engage in an
almost uncomfortable performance,
having been taught number OF othsr |
things to accompany ValIecite with |
musical bells while she plays the
piano in a manner as unconcerned as !
II she were In a drawing room. This
IL believed to be one of the greatest |
acts on the stage today end is antici- |
pated with great interest by a public |
always anxious for novelty. Another |
attraction booked for an |
early date at tho Majestic theater is |
Albert Chevalier, the premier OF MI |
noster singing performers. He has
within recent years added a dozen |
character typos which have placed him |
IN tho lead as the most important |
character comedian on tho English |
stage. Mr. Chevalier does not depend
lpcn mugging and gagging and tho |
othar burieRquo auttos so common TO |
music hall types, but has established |
nib place and IL everywhere recognized
~ great character comedian whose
creations gro true to the typo repre-
iented and whose every detail OF work
g most sincere and artistic. He has
nedo several visits to America, play
ng In dramatic houses, the last timo
n conjunction with Yvette Guilbert,
u whose company no made a tremen-
ious sensation and was followed by
crowds everywhere. This IL his FIRST
appearance here IN vaudeville and his
Engagement Is considered tn most I'M
oortant ID the year at tho Majestic
.heateF.
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