The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

his sweetheart to buy all the coupons
they can possibly lay their hands on. but
despite every effort the number which
must decide his fate falls to Lizzie, the
old maid companion of Mrs Peyton. me
last act shows how the others finally con-
trive to get the coupons from Lizzie and
give them to Helen.
The role of Jack Wright, THE Lot
terry Man." was interpreted by Cyril Scott
who proved equal to the task. The otner
members of the cast included Janet
Beecher Ethel Winthrop. Helen Towel.
Louise Galloway. Mary Leslie Mayo Rob
ert Mackay and Harry S. Hadfeld.
Down east folk are being amused by
drama typical of their home life. en-
titled "Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm.
This is a four-act drama by Mrs. Kate
Douglas Wigsin and Miss Charlotte
Thompson and Ia a dramatic version OF
Kate Douglas Virgins charming stories
"Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm and
|, .'The Chronicles of Rebecca" 1t was
first produced in Springfield. Mass, four
weeks ago, and 1t made such decided
hit that 1t will not reach New York until
next season.
The play combines all the pathos and
humor In the life of the down east farmer
and has a very competent cast.
weeks engagement at the Academy
of Music, where she appeared in her last
seasons comedy, "Sham."
EASTWOOD possesses an excellent voice
funny" comedian in the person of George
Eastwood, who made his American debut
at the Plaza Music Hall on Monday.
EASTWOOD possesses and excellent voice
and Is a valuable addition to the vaude-
vile field.
For the past week Ruth st. Denis. the
famous exponent of Hindoo dances, has
been giving evening. instead OF matinee
performances at the Hudson theatre. This
is the first time In the annals of thea
| trical history In the city OF New YORK
| that dancer has created sufficient In
terest to make 1t worth while for man
| ager to install her as regular attrac-
| ton, competing with music and drama.
Miss Florence Roberts will soon be-
gin her season in a new play entitled,
1.-The TRANSFORMATION" by Hubert
Hughes. The play was adapted from
| foreign source and the original produce
ton achieved phenomenal success in Eu-
rope.
Desperate, the headliner on the new
| circus programme at the Hppodrome,
| has proved a valuable addition to the
| many spectacular attractions of that
| house Billed as the Dare Devil Diver, he
| we'll deserves his name. Twice day
| he goes through the hair-raising stunt
| of diving from dizzy height to the
| stage. and while his performance is fas-
| cinatins 1t isn't the best thing for people
| with weak hearts.
| Elsie Ferguson, who is starring In
| charming Pollock's new success, Such
/ a Little Queen" will remain in the cast
| until February and will then start on a
| tour of the middle west.
| Percy Burton. personal representative
! OF Forbes r Robertson, is perhaps the most
advanced advance agent of all theatre
cal managers. A few days ago he jour
neyed from, New York to Washington
| There he wet T.. Stoddard Taylor, mar
| arer of the Belasco theatre
ssI' didn't know that you played here"
said Mr.. Taylor
"Yes--in six months replied Mr.. Bur-
ton. I'm Just here to look the ground
over"
] However. when Mr.. Burton returned to