The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-11
JACKsoN's
JAcKsoN,s VAUDEVILLE.

JACkSON'S VALUE lhLE4.
 Vaudeville and pictures were resum- d at Jackson's theatre this afternoon and a bill of unusual excellence was offered and fully in keeping with the character. of entertainment that has been offered at this theatre ever since the inception of Vaudeville at that theatre Heading the diversified bill ever seen here. De Haven and Whit ney, who present the highly amusing farce plsylet "At the Seashore,' one of the funniest comedy sketches in vaudeville. It is fulled with comedy of the most enjoyable sort and abounds with a number of laugh-compelling situations. It is capitally acted and seemed to exhort a fund of amuse- ment from it. Other acts on the bill are: Mavolio. the King of Mid-a1r' in a series of sensational feats on the slack wire; Jock Mckay the popular Scotch comedian. who offers one of the most unique and entertaining mon- ologues ever heard in this city; Jeff and La Vern Healy, also contribute their share of fun and serve to ple3 SC with a number of catchy songs and graceful terpsichorean numbers. Their performance on the piano is their best bit. The pictures are as usual interesting. as are all the exclusive subjects displayed at this theatre.
 Vaudeville will be offered again all next week with the exception of We'd nesday. Feb. 16 when MT. Hackett ap- pears there, and Manager Jackson has arranged the most appetitiZing and at the same time one of the most ex- pensive bills of vaudeville that has ev- CT been presented in this city. Kine's Ladies Philharmonic band, which heads the bill and remains all week Is an organization of 90 beautiful and ~-1> Tod; o175 ell solo ictc Of exceptional ability. Never before has such a magnificent organization, carrying with it so large a body of lady musicians, been seen in vaudeville and it is sure to prove most inviting to lccal music lovers.
 The remainder of the vaudeville acts which will be seen are of the same high standard, and as is the usual GUS tom will change on Thursday. While this bill far excel in ma gnitude and ex- cellence. any that have been seen there as yet. there will be increase in that ever popular little admission price.
 
 JAMES K. HACKETT.
 Charles Frohman will present that well knc-vn romantic actor. James K. Hackett in Henri Bernstein's powerful play Samson at Jackson's theatre for one performance only next We'd day evening, Eel Is. MT. Berpstein is tue dQlIOf oI Hc 1Elel WHICH II 5 had a remarkable career in this coun- try and still one of the strong attrac- lions of the present season. Samson" tells the story of Jacques Brachard a copper king. who rises from poverty and exercises the most strenuous hieh- handed methods towards anyone who ventures to oppose him or cross his peth This part will be assumed by MT. Hackett and it is safe to say that his interpretation of it will compare favorahIy with that of Guitry. the we'll known French actor who was the ori- gina tor of the chara "ter The play has been described as compe ct drama of sSThe Thief" category. a remorse- less exposition of the foihles and and weaknesses of human nature, the cuIrnfna ting point being reached in a scene of extraordinary force in the lat ter part of the play.
 The play will be nounted with every attention to detail in the way of ela- borate scenery and correct costumes A company of unusual strength has been engaged to support MT. Hackett and samson will undoubtedly prove one If the greatest dramatic events of the present theatrical season. The sale of seats commences tomorrow r,orning at a. m. The unusually heavy interest which is being attached to this coming enea cement presages aT advance sale which is sure to be one of the largest of the current sea- son.