The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-11
All Star Vaudeville, Greatest Ever
Offered at the Majestic

For several weeks the shows at the Ma
jestic theatre have been excellent and the
attendance has been greater than capaci-
ty. Hundreds have been turned away
and 1t has been impossible to accommo-
date the great crowds of people who have
flocked TO this popular house for an eve
nings entertainment.
Each week the management has adyer-
tised a greater show than the one before.
until such high standard has been
reached that still greater vaudeville
offering would seem almost improbable,
yet nevertheless the management does
announce a greater BILL This bill, 1t Is
said has been arranged without regard
to expense. A great many times vaude-
vile manager puts so much into his show
one week that 1t is necessary to reduce
the cost the following week, but expense
Is, said to be no object with Colonel Hob
ltzelle, mis- one great object being to
please the patrons of the Majestic.
A vaudeville bill is not complete without
a sensational feature, for it may be asked
who likes the same old routine of any
thing without variety, Knowing that
this essential Is quite important the man.
agement has secured ''We-No-Na," tho
Indian princess in her sensational spe-
cialty, "The Dance of Death" This dar-
ing little Indian maid presents the most
wonderful exhibition of courage In play
ing with rattlesnakes. a short time ago
this act broke all records at the Fifth
avenue theatre, New York. The stage is
encased for the protection of employees and
audience. enabling We-No-Na to work
practically in a den of vicious rattlers.
She fiirts with the poisonous fangs of
these dangerous reptiles, performing a
wierd dance gracefully and fearlesly
among these uncanny monsters.
Another high class act is that of Buck
ley and Moore in comedy singing and
dancing. These two clever artists are
! considered by many the best eccentric
dancers in vaudeville. Mr.. Moore is
well known as one of the greatest trick
and upside down dancers in the show
business. Miss Buckley Is a beautiful
little lady, fascinating and quite attrac-
| tive. She has a fine voice and renders
| a number of the latest popular songs
which never fail to please.
| Billy Patterson. an old time minstrel
| man, will be another attraction which will
prove to be one of the greatest hits OF
any blackface comedian ever in Birming-
ham In his original monologue entitled
"Darktown WITT. he entertains so roy
4 ally that he has won an enviable reputa-
ton for himself in the realm of blac<face
! comedians. His jokes are really funny
and his offering is said to be above the
| usual blackface act He keeps his audi
| ence screaming with laughter. His mon.
! ologue is especially arranged for cslildren
a number OF his jokes being for their es
pecial benefit.
Miss Snowie Maybelle another dainty
bit of femininity. will prove TO be one Of
the sparkling gems of this all-star pro-
gramme. Her part will consist of num-
her of character songs and dances. rem
dered only as a true little artist and
| couedienne can.
This week the Majestic management
| has great surprise in store for theil
patrons One OF the Big feature, acts
which they have fortunately secured Il
| not to be announced until Monday natl
nee and then at the close Of tho show thi'
great offering will be presented. Cues
or attempt tosgress. for Il Is doubtful 81
you could even conceive of such won
derfui list Of surprises as VIII be com