The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-18
Amusenents

The Majestic Is inaugurating its
summer vaudeville feature at popular
prices this week and the initial per-
while not SO many acts are on the
program. there has been no cheaper,
Ing in merit. Six acts are on the Dill
and there is not one dead one In the
lot.
From anartistic standpoint. the mu-
steal act OF Blind Joe" Mangrun Is
q feature of the bill; while young Ma
thanial Harding, the Montgomery con-
tortionist, divides honors with the
Havelocks, comedy iugglers, as favor
ties with the audience.
Two years ago young Harding was
an unknown. He entered the Majestic
last season during an amateur contest.
and walked away with the first prize.
He was very green then. but showed
such ability that he was put on for a
week as an added bill and this gave
him the idea OF following the foot
lights. This season he was placed on
Northern circuit and went into Chi
cago. where he played for several
weeks. Young Harding shows more
ability than any person who has ever
been seen In Montgomery In q similar
act. He is the only contortionist who
can sit on his own head with perfect
ease, and this is only one of the many
nimble body.
Blind Joe" Mangrum halls from
Tennessee. where for several years he
has thrilled the natives with the won
der Of his musical ability. Unable to
read note, he can play anything he
has ever heard upon the violin and his
touch and tone Is that of the true ar
list The most difficult OF opera Sc
lections IL simple for the blind wonS
aKA t1 oNk
found favor wherever they have been
heard.
The Havelocks have a unique com
edy juggling act. which kept the three
Majestic audiences in uproar yesterday
There are many novel features which
make the act one of the best of the
kind seen at the Majestic.
William Fleming. monologist, has
good line of kaff and some clever
songs. and Martelii and Rosi show to
advantage In an operetta, but the wo-
man OF this act fnds II necessary to
carry the man along. because of the
superiority Of her voice.
The MaJestograph IL there as usual
with brand new Sensational pictures
each day.
The Casino. a,
For the second week at the Pickett
h1PA AtBD NAoAuOs tH0 WCtIB amusement
Company Is offering a very entertain
ing bill of high class vaudeville. in
three acts, all OF which are better
than ordinary. and the large crowd
at the second performance last even
ing atests the coming popularity OF
this summer playhouse
The irst act consisted of a novelty
act by Barnes and Lavina. comedians
ana sleight-of-hand performers. which
was exceptionally good as many of
their stunts were excellent and be-
yond the usual routine Of like perform
ances.
Jean Beaugarde, suropean imper-
senator In the second act is quite clever.
putting on an act that was well re-
ceived by the audience.
"A Mistaken Identity" a. one act
comedy. by Morgan and Chester. which
although not very intricate, is real
amusing, concludes the program.
r The moving pictures are splendid,
putting the finishing touch on an ali
around clever entertainment.
All last week. which was the open-
Ing week for, the Springs Casino the
house was we'll filled every night and
with 1.-The coming OF the hot summer
nights. the management expect a
crowded house at every performance.