The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

by the Baby Dolls,'' In the Shadow of an Old Date Tree" Almanac of l-22' Under the Sea- My Maid in the Moon and several others, all said to be catchy and all written by Carleton Lee Colby. Forty people are promised in the compa- ny, which is headed by Chas. A, Sellon as the chief fun maker; the Fl More Sisters. as the twins; Theresa Miller as Gree: Florence Willis as the Fairy; Geo. F.. Wakefield as the Gigantic Great Gobs. and Johann Berthleson as the Lieuten- ant.
 The Banda Mexicana will appear at the Jefferson theatre soon for two perform ances, and those who attend will be treat ed to the most finished and artistic en- tertainment of the sort ever offered in this city. The Banda Mexicana Is far and away ahead of any other band which has ever made tour of the world, and presents the most unique and original programme before the public today. The genius of the organizer and promoter of the company would not let him stop at the gathering together of the best musi- clans. dancers and singers of Mexico. but also prompted him to go every other project one better by staging great scenic and electrical effects in conjunction with the selections rendered by the band. Tn order to be the sole proprietor and to have the sole rights to music which once set the world wild with enthusiasm, the Banda Mexicana company purchased the immense P. s. Gilmore band library containing the music which lifted the Gil- more band to the pinnacle ol success and made his name famous
 When David Belasco's '"rhe Girl of the Golden Vest Is presented here at the Jefferson on January 12, theatre goers e1. xz+l, AA them-a Belasco play and perfect Beiasco cast. When the curtain rises on this great Belasco creation, the famous author-producer will have extended to the play-going public a gracious tribute The playwright's trust in the critical discrimination of this citys theatre goers is compliment as delicate as it is sin- cere.
 The hero in "The Call of the North" h which Paul Gilmore will be seen at the Jefferson theatre soon, Is a young free trader who has defied the powerful com pany in control of that section by enter. ing the wilderness upon which they claim a monopoly to trade with the Indians. His fight against the Hudson Bay Com pany Is full of daring adventures carried off in merry, devil-may-care spirit. and ends with his triumph against his strong adversaries. There is beautiful love-story entwined in its exciting four acts, Involving the young free tradee Ned Trent, and Virginia Albret, daughter of the head factor of the Company while many entereaining characters drawn in Broadhursts best style and many comedy incidents of this play. wright's characteristic sort lend brilliancy to the play. MT. Gilmore is said to have found one of his very best roles as Ned Trent and needless to say, the staging is up to the standard maintained fin his presentations of the past. a high standard that has been responsible for the great popularity he enjoys everywhere.
 MT Robert II. Kane, manager of the Manhattan Opera Company, which will play a local engagement soon, has a keen eye for a pretty girl. He is after new girls for his Manhattan Opera Company He wants to secure some recruits from Birmingham. and when he arrives here he will make inquiries and accept appii- cations for positions in the chorus The Manhattan chorus now comprises many Southern girls. who nave been secured by MT. Kane by this method of allowinx his wants to be known.