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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
"HAPPY HOOLIGAN'
COMING TO BIJOU
Fav0rite of Cartoon Musical Comedies
Is First Musical Show of
Bijou Season

Happy Hooliganp with his cheerful
brother, GLOOMY Gus" and all the lit
tie "HooIigan Kids are coming back
to cheer theatregoers as they have
done periodically for the last quarter
of century. under the auspices of Gus
Hill. The ''Hooligan" idea constructed
into p~s is said to have earned a
million dollars profit since its first APP
appearance. No better evidence of the
entertaining qualities of Happy Hool-
gan" could be given. A new book has
been written by a famous "funsmith,"
with a new musical score of catchy
airs. A new scenic production with
electrical effects and a, cast of COM
edians augmented by a pretty chorus
will su9ound Happy
There is hardly soul in the United
states who doesn't know Happy Hool-
igan." Millions of people have seen
the play in its various editions and
laughed over 1t. 1t has been Mr.. Hills
food fortune TO have been the producer
OF several of the great cartoon sue
cesses, or rather il is due to Mr.. Hills
good Judgment in selecting plays that
he has been the owner of two of the
most famous successes in Happy
Hooligan' and Mutt and jeff"
Happy Hooligan" will visit the
Bijou all this week, commencing Mon
day night for an engagement of six
nights and matinees Tuesday Thurs
day and Saturday.
There will be a special Thank sgiving
holiday matinee Thursday afternoon.
Seats can be secured in advance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
SENSATIONAL HINDOO
FEATURE AT ORPHEUM
Makes Upright Piano and Blind Pian-
list Whirl Around in the Air.
A Great Mystery

Manager Semon has secured for
the Orpheum this week what is prob
ably the greatest mystery appearing In
vaudeville. "onipa1 is the famous Hin
doc who startled New York recently
by his peculiar powers. apparently a
combination of mental telepathy and
hSpnotism, which defy the laws OF
gravitaton. He lifts, without appar-
ent means of support. an upright piano
and blind pianist, the total weigh
ing close to l 2 pounds, and whirls them
around in space at the speed of fly
wheel. 1t Is a correct reproduction of
the feat that puzzled the wise men
of India and was the sensation of the
New York Hippodrome for two sea-
sons. This is the first American tour
and the first trip that "Onlpa" has made
outside of New York and several of the
largest cities In the country. Birming-
ham Will probably be all agog over his
marvellous performance. The mystery of
how he does Ii is stiil unsolved, even
by the greatest magicians In the coun-
try. 1t is an act that departs entirely
from the usual magicians' wonders and
has never been duplicated. Incidentally
the act is the highest priced that has
been to the Orpheum in months.
Because of the headliner the balance
u the Dill mas not Deen neglected. Tile
Baker troupe of bicyelists are said to
be the funniest in vaudeville. The
troupe only last week closed its en-
gagement with Barnum and Bailey's
circus as the biggest comedy feature
and commenced the seasons vaudeville
engagement in Mobile. coming to Bir-
mingham next. There are several peo-
pie In the act and 1t Is one long laugh,
interspersed with many daring and
difficult tricks.
For the children Manager Semon Of
fers the Harrison West trio featuring
Master Petite. the juvenile comedian
and singer. The boy is said to be
marvel and everywhere that he appears
children flock toAsee him In great num-,
bers. The trio present clever act
that is novel, entertaining and inter-
esting. The children will no doubt be
delighted with 1t.
The original over and over team,
famed for years as a novelty comedy
acrobatic stunt, will be another of the
features and they are reputed to be
far above the average. both in >the
gymnastics they perform and the COM
edy they effect
The bill is complete with McNich and
McNich, father and son, in a comedy
farce. 'Bonehead Frolics.'' The elder
McNich is a well known old minstrel
funmaker and the newspapers say he
| has improved with age.
| There will be music and motion pic
lures. The Orpheum has a matinee
daily at 2:S0 and two performances
nightly, at 1850 and 3 o'clock. Thurs
| day there will be a special Thanks
giving holiday matinee at the regular
| time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

week as we'll as prove a great drawing
card for the grown people at the night
performances. The children will be given
extra consideration and care during the
week osA account of their great interest
In the big monkey.
The manner in which Father ITassman
handles Son Hassman at the Majestic
this week will bring forth gasps of aston
ishment He takes the little fellow in
hand and literally performs marvels with
him, the two doing feats in hand and
head balancing that arc said to sur
pass those accomplished by other eauilib-i
rists. The act has just recently ar
rived in this country and is feature
everywhere In vaudeville.
The honors of the show will probably
be carried off by little Billy Lewis, who
will appear with the Four Lewises in the
sketch, "Billys Santa Claus" This lit
tie tot of 6 years is a real comedian,
and his songs impersonatiens and witty
sayings will be worth whole show in
itself. Ills sister, aged 6, is also very
clever and sings WE'LL Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis carry the sketch and the entire
act is a great fsvorite. Billy desires for
his Christmas present billy goat How
he gets it is unfolded in the absorb
irgly~ interesting playlet with quiet
touches of pathos and humor The sketch
as whole is said to be one of the
most interesting ana lhoTouSnlY ENJOY
able in the vaudeville realm of today.
Novelty is the. featured part of the
singing, talking and dancing specially of
Paddock and Paddock. Mr. Paddock is
a dancer of extra ordinary ability and
among the many unique features of his
work is a dance done on a darkened
stage while wearing a suit set with many
oolored electric lights. A winsone man.
ner is one of the strong points of Miss
Paddocks singing.
Pollard is a novelty juggler who gets
away from the usual juggling appar-
atus and devotes most of his time TO
juggling billiard balls and cues. He is
an expert billlardist and performs many
wonderful tricks with cue and balls.
There is good musical programme ar
ranged for the week and some first-ran
pictures The Majestic has a matinee
every afternoon at go and two per-
formances every night at 7:3o and .
o'clock.
Thursday afternoon there will be
special Thanksgiving holiday matinee at
the regular hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

PASMORE TRIO WILL
BE HEARD HERE TODAY
Great Musical Trio at Jefferson Thea
tre-Delightful Programme to
Be Presented

The Pasmore trio--yiolin, piano,
'cello--will be heard in delightful
programme at the jefferson theatre this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. They come
as the initial attraction of the sub
seription series arranged by the con-
cert committee of which J. H. Holcombe
is treasurer and manager.
The entire parquet is reserved for
season ticket holders, but the balcony
and the gallery will be open to the
general public ON the payment of q
small admission fee at the box office.
The Pasmores were here last season
and made Il great hit They are art
lists of the very first rank and their
ensemble playing Is unsurpassed. Each
of the women composing the trio Is
solo artist aud the solo numbers
as we'll as the ensemble numbers Will
be popular as well as artistic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
Facts About the Sea

From Harper Weekly.
Not only is the sea the reservoir into
which all rivers run, but IL is the els
tern that finally catches all the rain
that falls. not merely upon its own sur
face, but upon the surface of the land
and upon the roofs of our houses. 1t
has been ealcula ted that each year a
layer of the entire sea fourteen feet
thick is taken up into the clouds. The
vabor is fresh, and, IL all the water
could be removed the same way, none
of IL being returned, there would, it
Is figured, be left layer of pure salt
$50 feet high on the bed of the Atlantic
These ngures are based on the assump-
ton that three feet of water contain
one inch of salt. and that the average
depth of the ocean is three miles.
At a depth of about $500 feet the
temperature Is uniform, varying but
little between the poles and the equa-
tor The colder water is below. In
many deep bays the water begins to
freezea at the bottom before 1t does at
the surface.
At that depth waves are not felt
The force of the waves Is in proportion
to their height. 1t is said that the sea
strikes upon certain rocks with the
force of seventeen tons for each square
yard.
The pressure of water increases with
tho depth One mile down this pres
sure is reckoned at more than a ton
to the square inch--in other words,
moro than 1873 times the pressure of
the atmosphere. The depth of the sea
presents some interesting considera-
lions. II, it is claimed by one author
ity the Atlantic ocean were lowered
1854 feet, 1t would be reduced to half
its present width. IL 1t were lowered
a little more than three miles the re-
suit would be dry land all the way be-
tween New Foundland and Ireland. II
the Mediterranean were lowered $50
feet, Africa would be joined to Italy,
and three separate seas would remain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
Attractions at the BIRMINGHAM Theatres This Week
News Notes From the Shoe World

box office talzings topped all receipts Of
the various theatres played. and is now
duplicating this record in the big cities
of the central west. The English COM
pany OF the big spectacle is still playing
to the capacity of thu spacious Drurv
lane theatre London, where it is nov
in the tenth week of its record-breakins
. ..Everywoman'' will be here for four
performances.
Great care has been taken by Manager
A. q. Delmater in selecting the artists to
create the different roles in the dramat1-
1ation of Gene Stratton- Porters novel.
..E'reckles." The most difficult role to fill
xya, that of F1reckles, as 1t not only re-
ou,insd an exceedingly young, handsome
actor but one who was possessed of
grand opera voice as well. At least a
hundred different applicants were inter-
viewed before one was selected. There
are verv few Scotch artists in America
at present disengaged, therefore it was
necessary to send to England for actors
to plav Mr. and Mrs Duncan. The other
parts are portrayed by American actors
and actresses, all of whom are thoroughly
familiar with the types prevailing in tho
locale where the story is laid
.sThe prince of Pilsen," which Henry
". Savage has revived this season. is
the only American-made musical oom-
edy which has achieved an honest
round -the-worId success. It's Paris pro-
duction was a triumph. Produced in
London more than five wears ago. 1t IS
still touring the English provinces.
Nothing sent from this country to Aus
traIia has ever been given more cor
diaf reception. From the enthusiasm
which marks los support by American
theatregoers, 1t is safe to predict that
"The Prince of Pi1senp viii remain a
most attractive item upon the theat-
rical bill of fare Of this country
through this generation at least.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
WONDERFUL TRAINED
ANIMALS AT MAJESTIC
Alfred, the Great Performing BabOOn,
Is This Weeks Feature With
-Four Other Good Acts

Children like animal acts and as rule
adults are nothing but children grown
up. Therefore the trained animals usu-
ally please the grown people as much
as the children. The Majestic this week
offers Alfred tho Great, said to exceed
in mental capacity and ability to per-
form any other haboon on the stage
He is almost human and has taken lead
over all other performing members of the
monkey family for the dizziness with
which he performs and the ease with
which he can be put through his tricks
The act will probably pack the Majestic
with children every afternoon during the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

n4HE vogue of Ibsen on the Ameri-
can stage seems to beAwaning. In
fact, the great Norwegian dramat-
list is scarcely mentioned this season in
the playhouse world and his sombre mas
terpieces are no longer being exploited.
Perhaps the present obstruction Of Ibsen
is due chiefly to the fact that great
ness Is not at all apparent to the patron
of girl" shows. and it Is unquestion-
ably a fact that the patron of girl
shows spends more of his money for
that kind of amusement than the thigh
brow does TO sharpen his intellect.
Therefore Ibsen is not very profitable
and not very popular. either Besides,
there are not many players who can give
Ibsens plays in the spirit in which they
were written and these artists are at
present esaying other roles. However,
Ibsen has made so great an impression
on modern thought and his treatment of
certain phases of life has been so pro-
found that he Will never cease to have
a great influence, even when his plays
are not being acted. The student and
the lover of the drama finds a never
failing fascination in 1bsen's plays. For
the library they are Incompatible and
for the highest type of histrionism they
are admirable, requiring such technique
and skill that only a company of I'M
usual excellence could ever succeed in
making a performance of an Ibsen play
worth while. Mansfield's production of
Peer Gynt'' was one of that exalted
actors greatest achievements. Cine does
not have to be super-intellectual in order
TO appreciate the vivid symbolism of
peer Gynt." 1t is to be hoped that worthy
successors to Mr.. Mansfield and Mr.. Louis
James will be found for the role of
Peer
1t is rumored that Augustus Thomas,
following upon that happy period of dem
ocratic power which begins with Mr.. Will
sons Inauguration next March, will be
appointed q minister TO France. Mr..
Thomas has given to the American stage
some notable plays and his scholarship
is of a very high order. He is said to
been interested in politics for a num-
her of years. While there is no doubt
that Mr.. Thomas would make fine dip
plays, q task for which he is ideally
fitted.
Miss Annie Russell and her company
are Just now presenting a series of pop
play offered was the immortal "She
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
THE BOHEMIAN GIRL"
TO BE HERE SATURDAY
Aborn Opera Company to Put on
Balfe's Masterpiece on Extensive
Scale at Jefferson Theatre

A distinguishing feature of the Aborn
Opera company's production of Balfes
masterpiece THE Bohemian Girl,
which will be offered at the jefferson
theatre Saturday matinee and night. is
said to be its colossal proportions. Tho
American stage has not seen often
production of this opera carried upon
such a scale. 1t was the Meesrs.
Aborn's idea to give to American thea
TRIGGERS when they prepared this pro-
duction the greatest representation of
Balfe's splendid opera ever offered, and
in attempting this they have spared
nothing in the way of expenditure and
effort, with the result, so 1t is report
ed, that it has enjoyed most substan-
tial success ever since its initial pre-
sentation last season. The Messrs.
Aborn have strven to improve on their
last seasons production and have en-
gagged a cast of unusual brilliancy,
most prominent in which is Helena
Morrill, as airline" Nella Brown as the
Gypsy queen, George Tillman as "Thad-
Gus Wiimot c. Goodwin as Count
Arnheim," Detmar IL. Poppin as Dew
ilshoof," and Stephen Stott as Count
Florestein.n
There will be large and carefully
drilled chorus, corps de ballet, special
performers, etc, representing COM
pany, which in size and Importance is
claimed to be second to none at pres
ent touring. Realism is lent to the Sc
ries of stage pictures that have been
prepared by the introduction of cav
alcade of horsemen in a thrilling dash
up the mountainside, as the finale of
the first act. band of Gypsies are
shown making and breaking camp in
a truly realistic manner and a troupe
of whirlwind acrobats whose perform
ance In the fair scene is little short
of marvellous.
Othor special features. including The
Dance of the Hours" from Ponchiellis
La Gioconda'' fit so naturally where
they are introduced, that they serve
to enhance the beauty of Baife's score
with it's Then You'll Remember Me,
THE Heart Bowed Down. Il Dreamt
| Dwelt in Marble Halls" bliss For
ever Past and other perennial meio-
/ dies. Seat sale Thursday.
Il
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
Hats Off to President Taft
From the Montgomery Advertiser.

FTom The Monlgonefy AuVertIsel.
Last Tuesday at the opening session
of the Daughters of the Confederacy
President Taft made one of the most
patriotic speeches that has ever been de-
livered by any citizen of this country
in public or private life. He arose to
the occasion and what he said will
find an abiding place in the hearts of
his countrymen, no matter In what por-
ton of the country they may live,
Without this address he would have
retired to private life with the hearty
good wishes of all parties, but he will
also carry with him the cordial affec-
ton and good will of the people OF
Dixie.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
Wasn't Dead Yet

From Yonlcers statesman.
you've pretty old man to be bag
ging," said the lady to the man at tho
back door.
Yes, ma ann replied the man with
his hat in his hand.
.Have you been begging all your
life?"
Not yit. na'am'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
"GETS-lT," the New Corn Cure
Guaranteed

"GETS-IT' is the new-plan corn
cure that will surely surprise you the
very first time you use it. it is SO sim
pie, painless, quick and sure in its ac-
ton.
1t shrivels up the corn, wart, callous
or bunion, separates them. from the
you are. with feet that feel positively
glorious: corn-free once more as they
used to be in your barefoot days
The most remarkable feature is that
'.GETS-IT" does not harm or turn raw
the healthy flesh as other preparations
do. 1t is as safe as water. No more
p1asters, bandages. or salyes.
''GETS-IT', is sold at drug stores at
use a bottle, or sent on receipt of price
by y. Lawrence & Co, Chicago
cobs' Drug Store, Gale Drug Co., two
stores, 3O7 First Avenue and Pratt
station. Pratt City. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
Gossip From the Theatrical World
BY PAUL coon

Stops TO CONQUER Miss Russell has
revealed additional and unsupported
charm in her latest venture and she has
been the recipient of most flattering APP
proval. There is no woman on the Amer
lean stage better fitted to revitalize the
famous old comedy than Miss Russell.
She stands very high in the estimation
o. all playgoers as well as the critics.
After all, THE Pink Lady" did not
prove disappointment. The size of the
company had not been reduced and the
same excellent cast of principals had
been retained. The result was a thor
oughly satisfying performance at the
Jefferson last week, performance that
was we'll patronized and highly COM
mended. Southern theatregoers have
learned by experience to question the
extravagant claims sometimes made for
a musical show on its second or third
tour, but there was no fault to find with
1.-THE Pink Lady" 1t was not new, of
course, but It was still far ahead of the
average musical show sent south for
our inspection.
Patrons of the Bijou who failed to see
1.-THE Shepherd of the Hills at that
playhouse last week missed treat. The
play was unusually well done for pop
ular price attraction. The Bijou man
agement is to be congratulated on Its
policy this season of giving plays that
are really worth while. 1t would pay
the person who flatters himself on being
able to discriminate to keep N touch
with affairs at the Bijou from week to
week. Although the season has hardly
begun, several exceptionally good drama
tic offerings have already been made by
the Bijou 1.-THE Shepherd of the Hills
made very favorable impression indeed
and was much enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

The Pasmore Trio will be heard at
the Jefferson theatre this afternoon.
Music lovers are we'll acquainted with
the merits of these artists. They have
been heard here before and their ex-
ceptiona1 ability has won them high
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
AT THE JEFFERSON.

This afternoon at 3:3O o'clock
Musicale by Pasmore trio.
Monday night-"Blaek Patti
Troubadours, Darktown musical
comedy Entire house reserved for
colored patrons.
Saturday afternoon and night
The Aborn Opera company, pre-
senting 1.-THE Bohemian Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
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| the entire theatre being given over to
the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
At THE RIJOT

All the week, with the usual
matinees Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. Happy Hooligan," car
toon musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
AT THE MAJESTIC.

All the week, with daily matinees
and two performances at night
Vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
AT THE oRPHEUM.

All the week, with daily matinees
and two performances at night
Vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24
"Black Patti

BIack Paltl
Black PATTI and her company viii
be at the jefferson theatre Monday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

Ieond Samoloff, one of the two leading
tenors of the Aborn English Grand Opera
is by birth Russian count,
the title from his father. but
as both the elder and younger SamoloH
came to this country as refugees when
Leonid was child. and became American
citizens, neither has used the title since
leaving Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

Ida ST. Leon, one of the youngest
actresses ON the stage. star, will be III
Birmingham a few weeks hence at the
Jefferson-theatre in Finishing Fanny.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

Adelaide Thurston will be in Birming-
ham for Christmas matinee and night
in "The Love Affair" new comedy
by Frederick Paulding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

Miss Annie Russell and her company
are just now presenting series of pop
ular revivals in New York. The first
play offered was the immortal "She
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

''All that glitters is not gold but as
Mr.. Dinkelspiel shrewdly comments IF it
does glitter you can bet 1t amt mud.
Fine feathers do not make fine birds,
but they do fix their price in the avian
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