New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-23

Steppers. Leonard and Alvin, in a sons
and dance duet; Creatore's band and
Harry Hcudini. in further series OF be-
Wiidering escapes, completed the pro.
gramme.
Yesterdays performances at Proctor ;
Fifth Avenue Theatre were both given
before crowded houses, due as much "a
the presentation Of an all-star bill as "a
the drop in temperature.
Foremost In the galaxy OF entertainers
was The Girl from Milwaukee" a young
woman Of remarkable beauty and voice
who scored a hit with her delightful rem
dition Of five high class ballads. Second
to her came S. Miller Kent. erstwhile
star Of "Raifles" and The CoSbov nd
the Lady" In playlet OF the higher
strata OF the underworld The Real Q. "
as Interesting "A detective play as vaude-
Vile has yet seen
Walter &. Perciyal and Harrington
Reynolds offered an absorbing one-act
drama, THE Choice" IN which the eli
max was so unexpected that the specta-
tors breaths were fairly taken away
Weston and Fields and Carroll presented
songs, dltties and plano playing OF tho
r"thskelier type, while Morris and Allen.
Hebrew COMEDIANS, just back from Eng
iand, rendered their offerings with o,.
cellent voices
DOC - Nell. "a western WonOlogst. proved
second James j. Morton, Dale and
Boyle We're seen In II tunefll swayIuy mfr
Inc Belle ana the Beau" and the cir
Gus part OF the programme wa, fur
nIshed BY Archie Onri and Miss Dolly in
The Comedy Deyilstcl;s." The -Four
oneui Sisters appeared in rcata OF re-
markable strength on the flying trapeze.
In the language Of vaudeville pra.-
uca!Iy every number on the big nro-
sramme at r.. l.. Kcith's Union Souara
Theatre yesterday afternoon hit the
bull's-eyc OF public approval That was
the verdict rendered IN applause and
laughter for production having plenty
Of comedy, novelty and originality. with
the comedy predominating
AZ Nat Wills made his Appearance tre-
mendous applause came forth from all
parts Of the auditorium. This nan was
evidently In the l!mellght, both literally
and In the minds OF the public. Every
thing he said caused mcrrlmcnt. Ills
mOuolOgue, stamped with originality and
full OF wIt, brought forth countless
laughs, and his parodies were II possible,
even better than his monologue.
The first presentation Of The Regular"
was cleverly handled by j. G. Nugent and
a well chosen company. Ii is a comedy in
one act and tells an interesting story.
Rita Gould displayed some gorgeous
gowns and, with a splendid repertory OF
exclusive songs. won instant favor. A
treat OF the afternoon was the first APP
pearance here Of Sammy Burns and Alice
Fulton, swagger young couple, who
gave a novel skit interspersed with in
genious dances and bright songs. Mae
Melville and Robert Higgins were just as
popular as ever with their funny sltlt
called Just Married" Another act
shown here for the first time was THE
Victoria Four" quartet Of young men
Offering selection OF popular songs.
Others on the bill we're the Frey Twins,
the Statue Wresters, in classic poses CT
the ancient Greek and Roman athletes
and Adonis. the famous European equili-
brist with his educated dog.
One OF the best performances Yet given
at Brighton Beach was presented yester-
day at the New Brighton Theatre. Josie
Heather. n winsome English comedienne.
tripped upon the stage unknown and I'M
lad
heralded, and at the end OF her act hao
become strongly established as one or the
big zest favortes Of the New Brighton sea
son. New York has seen many English
condolences In its day, but rarely before
has II seen one with the dainty, delight
fuI and altogether wholesome manner dis
nIoyad nv Josie Heather. She sang five
songs and every one OF them morally
clean. I'm a clear, pleasing voice that
penetrated to the very hearts OF her au-
dience
stdnev Drew made his first appearance
AT the New Brighton, presenting MS
forcical success. "A Model Young Man.
Mr. Drew was ably assisted by COM
netept cast Another big feature was
clark and Hamilton, presenting their
ro,,n, and attractive musical skit, which
nleased the capacity audience. Tempest
and Sunshine, late of the Winter Gar
den. made their vaudeville temperance
under most suspicious circumstances and
scored a notable hit with their lively
singing and dancing turn Wlliie weston.
Tho clever singing comedian. made his
first appearance at the beach ana re-
ceived a hearty reception
Other numbers we're o'Brien' Hayel and