The Sentinel=record., 1911-12-23
AmuSementS
AT THE PRINCESS.

No better proof that minstrelsy Is still as popular as ever. whether it be in the great productions seen at the Auditorium or whether it be pre- sented in tabloid form as high class vaudeville offering at the Prin- cess, than the unanimous approval giv- en the Gus Sun minstrel company at the latter theater again last even ing.
 This attraction is without doubt the greatest vaudeville minstrel show on the road today. It is complete. to begin with, and it has certain essen tial features that are given by the best minstrel talent to be found in the old time half circle. There isn't one dull act in the olio, and every one of them won individual favor. Furthermore. all the acts are differ ent, and the contrast is appreciated.
 When the olio opens with musical trio. the audience witnesses three young men playing many musical in- struments and rendering their re- spectiye numbers with the skill Of ar lists. The next act, a singing fea- ture by five stylishly dressed young men, Is one that pleases for, aside from the natural comedy of several  of the songs, there is the familiar type of the stage messenger boy wao gets more than his share of laughs.
 Tom Powell has long been ccnced- ed to be one of the most natural blackfaee comedians on the stage to- day, but if there was any additional proof needed to substantiate a state ment of this kind 1t was furnished last night. when the merry Thomas kept the Princess audience convulsed with laughter at his paroaes and the easy, unconcerned manner in which he got his comedy across he pos sesses a degree of unconscious per sonal 4nagnetism that is delightfully."- refreshing and his naturalness makes his act all the more artistic.
 The Whirling Erffords again dem onstrated their right to be classed as the most wonderful aerial act in vaudeville today, and they gave the large audience last night several thrills. The things they do white whirling through the air have never before been duplicated and when one | considers that these feats are ac- complished while hanging by their | teeth, the act is immediately recog- nized for it's true worth. It's great feature and should be seen by all who enjoy the daring and thrills Of a first class vaudeville sensation, for this is 'ft,.
 Next weeks great feature will be the Kirksmith Sisters, six of the most talented and artistic fassies in vaudeville, offering a musical feast that has not been duplicated here this season. It is high class feature and worthy of headlining an exeep tionally strong Christmas show. V. P Woodard. clever tambourne | juggler, who keeps these instruments in the air with the same ease the Howard Brothers kept spinning their banjos, will also be on the bill next week, as will Kramer and Ross, pre- sentiag high class singing and dancing speciality.
 The Yalto Duo, whirlwind dancers, the woman wearing some exception ally stunning gowns. who start their act with a swing and dash and carry the audience with them until the fin-
 sh. interspersing their dancing bN introducing some very catchy songs, are also booked for next week, and Wilscn and Doyle, splendid black face act, is also scheduled to make their Christmas debut and dispense Yuletide cheer at this popular house. The management desires to call atteaton to the Christmas matinee | Monday, at which time every child will receive a Christmas present. Spe. cial arrangements have been made to take care of the little ones and tihey will be given every care and | attention.