The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

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 Full of that varied assortment of good entertainment which makes vaudeville so popular with amuse- ment-seekers, next weeks bill at Polls will afford one of the most de- lightful shows of the entire season and the resultant demand for tickets is sure to be very large. From be- ginning to end the bill is one of vaudeville favorites. every act sure hit and the whole working into a harmonious and delightful collection of entertainment favorites.
 Among the big features of the com ing bill will be "Bonita,'' star of must. cal comedy, assisted by Lew Hearn, one of the best known of the present day "Rube'' comedians. Bonita who goes by no other name on the stage, is famed for her statuesque beauty and clever work on the stage, which have gained her the leading roles in many important productions particularly including ''Wine Woman and Song," in which she starred for many years. Lew Hearn is a laugh winner of the first ability and in his present offering with Bonita has ex. ceptional opportunities for sending the audience into spasms of merrf. ment-opportunities which he avails to the utmost
 Eight Vassar Girls, a charming octette of young women singers and instrumentalists, will present one of the classiest of musical acts in vaude- vile, ranking with ''The Rolfonians and other big features. The girls all of them charming and accomplish ed, play a large variety of instru- mentS in solo and combination, and both classical and popular melodies One of the features is a SaXophone Octette that is irresistible. The Vas ser Girls will surely score a great success.
 Mrs. Louis James, whose husband Louis James was ranked as Americas foremost Scharacter actor until his un' timely death, is meeting with inn menSe success in Holding a HuS- band'' the clever little sketch which marks her first vaudeville venture and which she will present to Bridgeport audiences at Polls during the com ing week. Mrs. James was leading woman in her husbands productions for several years, and to the rea ability of an artist she adds the charm of person and manner of 8 cultivated Southern woman. He1 present sketch is triangular comedy by Arthur Hopkings, who has sprung into recent fame as a playwright by the production of ''The Fatted Calf and other of his works.
 Willie Weston, singing comedian, is always an immense hit and as the forecast of his act tells us that he i: bringing with him several great new song hits, his reception during the week is sure to be cOrespOndingly good. Weston is one of the cleveres singers on the stage and knows how to make the very most of the gooC swinging ''ragtime" melodies.
 You'll roll out of your seat witl laughter when you see Franklyn Ar dell in the screamingly funny sketch ''The Suffragette," a modern come dy To tell the plot briefly, "Net Matthews is candidate for mayor O western town,-and "Mrs. Net Matthew's is also candidate on the opposition ticket. This gives you ar idea of the fun that comes out o this clever act from start to finish.
 Other attractions of the comins weeks bill will include such vaude- vile stars as The Rials, Johnny and his sister, 'The French Maid,'' clev' CT pair of comedy gymnasts; Dale Boyle, in a tuneful swaying bit; Polls Concert orchestra with musical selec- tions of the day and Polls Electro graph, with a new hit from the big. gest of motion picture producers.