The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-07

 is a play in five acts, founded on one of the prevailing social problems that is occupying considerable attention at this time from both the press and pulpit, and deals in forceful way with conditions which arise in the life of many girls of to-day.
 Abounding as it does with strong dra- matic and sensational situations, and exciting scenic effects, picturing vividly the many pitfalls and temptations in the path of girls who have been denied the influence and protection of the proper home life, this play makes a profound im- pressien, and teaches the strongest pos- sible moral. It Is in reality a sermon which goes direct to the hearts of the audience, and shows them the existence of evils that the public Is prone to over look.
 Recognizing the seriousness of the posi- ton in which thousands of young girls find themselves placed, a writer in the current issue of the Ladies Home Journal goes into details on this subject. and makes a strong appeal in behalf of our young wOmanhood.
 The enthusiastic audiences which have greeted Mss Mabel Paige and her capa- ble company during the past two weeks show that this popular little actress has won a warm place in the hearts of the
 
 to her well-lxnown ability as an actress. the supporting company of Miss Paige Is made up of talented performers, and having been together as an organization for nearly two years, their rendition of well-known plays Is particularly smooth and creditable. MT. Chase as leading man has established himself as a finished actor whose work is always pleasing to his audience. in which he is closely sec onded by Mir. Whiteman who gives a most excellent portrayal of the heavier roles. Mir Castle and MT. Lawrence are specially good in their character and humorous parts, while the work of MT. Carlton, Miss Hurlbut, Miss Roma. Miss Laird and Miss HIM never fails to win for them the sympathy and approval or the audience.
 ''Why Girls Leave Home" has made a decided success in the larger cities of the country, and it will be produced here in all the completeness of detail, and with the same strong scenic and stage effects as the original production. In fact, Man ager Ritchie has been highly compliment ed on the manner in which he is conduct ing the Majestic, and the character of the performances given. While pointing a strong moral, this weeks bill is pervaded by strong current of comedy which furnishes plenty of fun for all.
 In addition to the regular nightly per- formances, there will be a matinee on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, pop ular prices prevailing at each perform ance.
 Tho Virginia.
 Tho offering at the Virginia theatre this week Is said to be positively the strongest bill ever seen at Decent thea tre Headed by Miss Annie Vivian & Co. in a marvellous sharpshooting act, will be presented the six Australian mid gets in a minstrel first part. the Cheat ham sisters, singing and dancing; com edian Billy Falls "The Assassin of Sor row." and last but not least, the uproar- iously funny one act farce comedy. ''The Misfortune of Senator Dooley." The per- formance will be concluded by the latest motion pictures
 It is the desire af the management to cater to the tastes of ladies and there will be nothing said or done at the Vir- gfnia that can possibly offend the most refined. The management hopes to make it place of family amusement and their every effort will be directed along those lines-good wholesome amusement. The familiar expression, How can they give such good show for the money?" will be their motto and they will continue to give Birmingham the best that can be obtained in the vaudeville field Each FT1QaY nlRnI III duulllOn to the regular performance will be amateur night for everyone.
 Playhouse Gossip.
 ''The Servant in the House." which Harpers Magazine calls the most re- markabe play in the English language. which the New York Evening Post says is ''the greatest drama of the genera tion," and which the Chicago Daily News declares is the most beautiful play of all ages" will be presented at the Jefferson Novembc, 29 and 90 and December l, by Henry Millers Associate Players, a com pany that has achieved a reputation sec ond only to the play.
 The chorus girls dressing room, which forms the third act scene of ''The Chorus Lady,'' is ar exact duplicate of the dress ing room at the New Amsterdam theatr. In New York. and in some towns wher, the dressing rooms are not well equippeo the scene is utilized by the young womes for making up,'' as its facilities ar vastly superior to those in rlany play houses Miss Stahl will present ''rh. Chorus Lady at the Jefferson on Novem- bcr 26.
 Successful in it's tenth season can be said of few plays. but it can truthfully be said of Human Hearts" A drama which provides healthful recreation for