The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-24
ADJUSTMENTS

Vaudevile's hold on the theatcr- going
| public was well illustrated last night. II
was the seasons opening at the Orpheun
and, despite summer weather: every seat
in the house was occupied while the au-
dience manifested a mid-season enthu-
siasm for Its various favorltes.
The first bill contains no great spectac-
ular act. yet. one sketch. little Tommy
Tucker" is justly regarded a Juvenile
classic In form and presentation. while
at least three other acts are of the high
est order Of merit so that the programme
is undeniahly acceptable and more than
satisfactory as whole: For children 1t
Will prabably prove as delightful a bill as
could be arranged
Little Tommy Tucker" the topliner,
is sketch written for Master Gabriel.
who Will be remembered as the creator
the canine role of Mutt and no cartoon
feat Of Buster and rige ever. eclipsed the
tertainers. They are surrounded by a
company OF really excellent actors so that
the playlet goes With snap from be-
ginning TO the bitter end when Mutt.
transformed by Tommy 10 represent a
lion, chases a mcddlesome aunt and n
bogus count from Tommy's home. Tommy
has plenty of lines which he reads well,
while Nuts part is a scream.
The Namba Japs, five In number, are
gymnasts and head balancers. In scene
OF oriental splendor they perform a series
OF swftly-donc acrobatic fcats and the
act concludes with Toxic Nambo's climb
of stairway on his head.
George Austin Moore and Cordela
act that was somewhat marred last night
by Mr.. Moorc's hoarseness In spite Of
his cold, however Mr. Moore was warmly
received while Miss Haager's singing and
dainty personality were equally admired.
Bessie Bown Kicker. a Cincinnati girl
who recently made her stage debut con-
trbutcd a series of child impersonatIons
Billy smythe and Marie Hartman in a
series of songs, one OF which justified the
title of their act. Before and After
made a great hit, Both sing we'll and
their line OF comedy is excellent. II
would be difficult to imagine a bin tina,
Mr.. SmyLhe and Miss Hartman wouldn't
strengthen.
stickney's circus. consisting Of Miss
Stickney, a trained pony. a trained collie
and trained clown. is the opening act OF
the bill, II is interesting and pleased the
grown-ups last night. 1t should be .
joy to the little folks with whom ii will
divide honors with Little Tommy Tuck
er as The feature of the show,
The said first is husband. as might
he suspected The COMPANY in the cast
edy role that must have necessitated a
considerable gymnasium preparation for
It's acrobatic humor, Mrs. Fotter's First
one can deny its entertaining quality.
couple OF pictures, produced by day
light process. for which the Orphcum
has The exclusive rights In Utah. COM
pleted the bill
As 10 the house, II has been renovated
thoroughly until II Is as specIless as a
Holland Kitchen Soap and water. fresh
paint. new carpets and retouched scenery
give the thcater the appearance of clean
llness and beauty IL has always striven
Tor and deserved in the past. a series
OF suction and exhaust fans. by which
The air in the house can be changed in
two minutes. is expected to make the
theater comfortable even on the warmest
days OF summer. Prices are also slightly
lower than last season. Rather, there
are more OF the lower priced seats. At
the matinees al but the first six rows
down stairs will be % cents each This
price will likewise apply to the first
three rows in the balcony. About $50
night seats are this year 90 cents that
were 75 cents last season Performances
Will he given each afternoon and even
Ing of the season, the change of bill com
Ing on Sunday afternoon.