The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-03
At the Biiou

At the BijOu
 Coming to the Bijou this week with matinees Tuesday Thursday and Satur. day, is Richard Jose, the tenor singer oi minstrel fame, in a story of rural New England life, Silver Threads taken from the old favorite song Silver Threads Among the Gold" A recent crit icism from a Bridgeport, Conn.,, paper says:
 Into the gold of the present Bridge port theatrical season came "Silver Threads at Jackson's theatre last night when Richard J. Jose reappeared here after several years absence in Martin V. MerIes new. domestic. drama. Merle Is best remembered for 'rhe Light Eternal which has gone on record as the best oi all of the religious plays in recent days. In Silver Threads" he has fitted Jose with a vehicle that spells success with capital "S.' for 1t is a play destined for popularity and a long career.
 Aftersthe surfeit of new thought. graft. persecution and problem plays, "Silver Threads comes as a decided relief It's homeliness, directness and heart-interest all ring true for 1t is a simple tale simply told. 7 'H
 The mission of.-the theatre has been. first and foremost, to entertain, and most assuredly is entertainment the keynote Of 'Silver, Threads It is a sermon with out being preached, and that is saying . great deal.
 r.'Silvsrs Threads unfolds the story of John Laurie his brother, Ben, and Johns two daughters, Ruth and Kathleen. Around the lives of this little family, Merle has entwined, story that Is re- plete with dramatic and comedy situa- tions, and into it he has woven the songs Of old-the songs that Jose has made classic z < ;'t - ' .ssyi
 A large and appreciative audience en- joyed the star. his company and the play last night. and judging from the reception they accorded the production all expecta- tions were fulfilled. e.' W
 In Ben Laurie Joe has :fopnd a mostys congenial role. As the lovable old blacksmith he has created char ecter that stands alongside of Denrnan Thompson's famous s"Old Homestead character and tue late Jfm Hereness uncle Nat Berry; in Shore Acres By his big jovial tender spersonality, he won the hearts of the audience, handling his dramatic and his comedy scenes with equal ease and ability. Tn the first act he sang When You and I Were Young. Maggie" and Silver Threads Among the Cola the play being based on the latter with excellent effect, Abide With Me-. Belle Brandohs and Dudley In all of his songs, Jose was applauded to the echo -s...s- ---,---,.. ss-44... ll t4
 The star found splendid support at the hands of Leslie Stowe. who offered an excellent portrayal of John Laurie. Louise Kent brought both charm and power to the role of Ruth Laurie and her change tn the part of Mime. Paulipa was an ar tistic as well as dramatic success. Her gowns were revelations. Miss Eva Con- don was a sweet and winsome Kathleen. playing with grlish charm that was most refreshing and Edith M. Cook as Aunt Eliza B.. vas excellent in the quaint and original character. w. D. stone waA Ia droll and humorous Toby Trotter, and John Miesen was sufficiently natural as Robert Osbourne, the heavy.:. In. fact. Mfesen was most artistic in difficult role. Hobart Cayanaugli Ass Al Carey. the younkester who thinks himself man for all of his % years, was one of the most refreshing features of the east Cava-