The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
THE THEATRES
SMITHS

Frances Ross. is a demure little New England miss from New Haven. who daily dances with the ponies in George M. Cohan's, "The American Idea, which comes this evening. So very demure and quiet is thfs little beauty Of the abbreviated section of the chorus. one might expect her to an swer to the nameof Priscilla Such charming faces as hers must have Sabbath morning in the solemn throngs that wended their way to ancient meeting houses. Miss Ross, though of the pony ballet. is not a Hght-headed young creature. she is not frivolous at all: she has ambition; she writes poe
 try. reads poetry. thinks poetry, speaks poetry to her companions. whe for the most part are unpoetical and non-appreciative, but as everyone knows the muse of poetry thriveS best in solitude, and so to her room at the hotel she goes nightly and turning over the pages of the volume she car ries on the road. dreams nightly of Cool walls that he,. I'd the laughing echoes of DeCameron.' Now you may not recognize that quotation for 1t is from an unpublished tragedy by a great genius who died in agony of soul. She has a copy of the original when she hears of the untinnely death of bright creatures of the stage. of the sunset of beauty. the autumn of tal- ent.
 Don't fail to witness the splendid bill of animated picture plays and illus trated songs which will be provided for Monday afternoon and evening of next week. They will be the best which have yet been shown. all new and finer than have been seen in any show in the city. You can always en- joy these picture bills at Smith'S fc they always comprise the best. and they are shown there as it would be impossible to show them anywhere else The big theatre affords ample distance so that you will never suffer any of that annoying eye strain which is so common after viewing the pie lures in smaller places. There is all ways plenty of comfort in the roomy seats. with the privilege of occupying any portion of the house, and you cer- tain1y get your moneys worth in the high quality of the entertainment pro- vided. The pictures as they are shown at Smiths are a positive treat; you can't see them too often. for you will always see a new bill. and a good one, every time they are shown. <
 AIl-Star Yiddish Company. headed by the celebrated Yiddish actress. Mime. Sarah Adler. wife of the Yiddish tragedian. Jacob P. Adler. which comes direct from one of the New York thea tres. will make it's appearance in this city on Tuesday evening presenting "The Broken Heart" a drama of Yid- dish life in America.
 'tWe Are King" a romantic comedy on the order of "Graustark.'' treated in a thoroughly up-to-date manner. is the attraction for two performances on St. Patrick's Day. Wednesday, Walker Whiteside. who has created such a furore in Chicago in ''The Melting Pot,'' where he has just com pleted an all winters run. Lawrence Evart, who appears in the leading roles, that of an English newspaper man.
 Among the most delightful comedies seen in many years is Henry B. Harris production of James Forbes latest tThe Travelling Salesman" which comes to this city on Thursday next. with a special extra matinee This play has been designated by the critics of New York as the most laugh able comedy seen in years. which en- 1orsement was confirmed by the thea -regoers of New York who have been the Gaiety theatre. where this play is running. at every per formance since it's opening It will be seen here by company of equal to the one now presenting -his play in New York. The perform ance in this city will be as interesting and as perfect as has attracted the at -ention of those who have seen this Dlay in New York