The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Play House Gossip


 The United States Marine band. one of the finest concert organizations in the world, will be heard in fine programme at the Jefferson theatre on.the night of Friday, October 20. An effort is being made to induce the management to have the band give matinee as we'll as a night performance. The Marine band is allowed to leave Washington for concert purposes only at long intervals.
 
 "The Gamblers Charles Klein's dra- matte protest against states evidence and other things, which was one of the very few real hits of last season in New York, will be seen this season in Bir- mingham. The story of the play has to do with the president and directors of a certain chain of banks who manipulate unlawfully with the money of their de- positors.
 One of the most talked novelty hits in any of the new shows this season is the Turkey Trot" dance. which fascin- ating Edna Hunter and James c. Lane are doing in Little Miss Fix-It" The dance is so full of cunning movements that society has taken it up. Turkey Trot parties are being announced at the Chicago club ball rooms, and every
 bctiS anu uti folily WdnlS 10 QO Jt, The dancers take their positions face to face. the man grasping his partner under the arms with his hands fan fashion over her shoulder blades.l instead of placing his arm tenderly about her waist as in the olden days. The lady laces her fair arms about her partners neck, and grips him with the grim determination of sea bather being rescued from the surf The man wears most contented look and fba 1ad hay. in, playing the molars as in mirth The mu- sic is waltz time, and at every third beat in each measure the gentleman bumps the lady on alternate shoulders, making her pink elbows alternately bob up and down like a young girl horse back riding. This is the ''trot' move ment that gives the dance it's name. It watch, each ''trot" getting a laugh Now that you know how, let's see you do it.. Al H. Wilson, in his new singing con- edy, "A German Prince.' has the word success marked opposite his name in the list of theatrical offerings for this sea- son. MT. Wilson's character is very picturesque Tyrolian guide who in this instance happens to be prince of the empire in disguise. He is sweet singer and on the best of terms with the quaint people who inhabt the mountains of the Tyrol, and others in his own station Of life as irresponsible as himself
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 Miss Blanche Deyo, one of the danc- ing stars in "The Echo" for a long time had trouble With cooks at her home. Finally she engaged one of dark skin, who came to her highly recommended and she thought her troubles were ended. The negro woman, however was a disappointment like all the others. But Miss Deyo liked her and kept her around the house. One day when the dancer was playing in New York, the cook asked if she might en- certain her beau" during the absence of the quality folks at the matinee. 'Certaily. Kate." said Miss Deyo, "only keep him in the kitchen" Kate prom ised. That afternoon Miss Deyo re- turned home earlier than usual. As she entered the house, she distinctly sniffed frying chicken. Listening at the dumb waiter she heard the sizzle of corn cakes frying in the pan. There were Kate and her "beau'--and on the stove ready to be served was most appe- tizing southern meal. Bidding the cook dismiss her admirer. Miss Deyo appro- priated the chicken dinner and for once she and the family dined well.
 Why don't you cook like that for me, Kate?" the dancer asked the cook.
 Deed, Miss Blanche, was the reply. "I doan like to cook unless Is in de humor. If folks find out you is a. good cook dey keep you cooking all de time, and den you gifts out O humor.'
 ''Well, hereafter you keep in a good said Miss Deyo, "or you won't have any job.
 Since then Miss Deyo and her family have lived as we'll as any southern planter and ruxor says that southern planters live off the fat of the land.