The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
GA Fool There Was"

Robert Hillard's greatest success, "A Fool There Was" will be seen at the Jefferson theatre on Monday and Tues day, with a matinee Tuesday The spiced lines< of Kipling's "The vam- pire' have lost none of their biting strength in the dramatization of this famous poem. The fool in the Table is the dramatist's understanding of the ultimate depth of degradation to which a man may be reduced to paralysis of all moral fibre and surrender to the baser passions 'The Vampire" a crea- ture in the form of a woman, but animated by reptile impulses-is here introduced as a woman whose joy in living is derived from her success in turing and driving souls to perdition.
 "A Pair of Sizes"
 "A Pair of Sixes' is a thoroughly American in topic and treatment as it is in title. The story is most inge- nious in it's basis and development, and a factor greatly to its credit is that 1t is good, clean, wholesome fun, the kind of humor that men can discuss freely, not only with their own women folks, but with the women folks of others.
 "A Pair of Sizes sounds like very small hand. but it win take Q mighty gpod combination to beat 1t. This is doubtless partly accounted for by the fact that there is an addition to the pair, queen of hearts, in the play, which is sufficient intimation that the play is not only funny but has strong love interest.
 The play will be presented in this city at the Jefferson tonight and to- morrow, matinee and night.
 At the Lyric
 Whatever may be the merit of the Co., lonial Quintetee billed for the latter part of the week at the Lyric. but which failed to arrive it is doubtful if the act could be more pleasing than that of the Peronees, high class European danc- ing and musical novelty act that has been substituted by Manager Semon in rlace of the Colonial headliner. The Peronees trio is one of the big sensations of the season on the vaudeville stage, the male member is of the Russian imperial ballet and came over to this country as the dancing partner of the great Pavlova. He is ably assisted by two charming young ladies who not only dance we'll. but show wonderful talent in their in- strumental selections. There Is art of the highest order and talent and variety in the act to place it in a class by itself. Possibly the best feature of their per- formance is the whirlwind dance of the trio rendering the music themselves on the musical chimes while they perform their marvellous dance. It is a big act and received well merited applause.
 The Girl in the Moon," the spectacular singing novelty is continued on the bill and has proved more popular with each performance. Miss Lind sails out over tho audience and distributes flower and favors while rendering tuneful melodies.
 Fred Roberts. comedian and mimic the man with many voices. had little diff ficulty getting started or rather getting the audience worked up to appreciate his very clever number. but he got 1t all right and closed big with well deserved hand.
 Provost and Brown had nothing new in their act since they were here last season, but 1t is sufficiently meritorious to please and was a most acceptable crener Lawrence and Lawrence in gro- tesque dancing were very good. Pathe's weekly and cartoons closed the bill.