Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-10-20
TRYOUTs TONIGHT AT CITY.


yesterday six valuable acts of vau-
deville and the first presentation of
the over poweringly patriotic and ro-
mantle story Liberty" were shown
at the City theatre for the first time.
Principal among the vaudeville Offer
1ngs were Arthur Parker and Com
pany, Ed jolly, Milt Francis and Win
lEed Wild and Nell O'Connell. The
first offers a really delightful musical
comedy in miniature with five girls
and four boys as the means of con-
Vey1ng the humorous lines and the
splendid comedy situations. 1t is en-
titled The Surprise Party" and is
especially appealing to young people.
ThA natty offering of Ed Jolly and his
company is one Of the brightest com
edy bits In construction yet seen at
this theatre and went with a bnga.
Nell O'Connell is of especial appeal
because Of her personal charm, sing
ing gifts and well selected songs.
Holman and Monetti made strong
card of their number by thier excel
lent musical attainments; Brandon
and Taylor had novelty juvenile Of
fering, while Revolving Collins opened
the bill by fine display of his abil-
ity on roller skates. Liberty" is
three reel picture story and was re-
ceived with much applause because
of his constant play on the patriotic
emotions.
Tonight four acts, specially import
ed from New York will be offered as
an added feature. The regular vau-
o'clock this to be followed by the try
out acts. and Immediately followed by
the pictures, showing the first INSTALL
ment of the patriotic romance LIB
erty," which then will be followed by
the regular vaudeville performance, 1t
being programmed that the try out
acts and the picture Liberty shall
bes hown but once tonight.
AT THE ROYAL.
'"The Iron Woman introduces to
the Metro program Nance OIeil, one
of the foremost dramatic artists of
this generation. AS tragedienne
Miss O'Neil ranks very high. but she |
has also the versatility which enables
her to portray all thephases of human
emotion. In Sarah Maitland" C"The |
Iron Woman") she has a part w:licn |
will live long in the minds of those |
who see 1t.
Tomorrow Dorothy Davenport in |
Black Frifty." great Wall street |
story, will be the chief offering.
BIG BgRLESQUE REVIEW
The big Burlesque Review will |
be the attraction at the Majestic thea |
tre next Tuesday. This show has
earned a reputation on the burlesque |
circuit this season, never failing to
please and attract attention because
Of Its good looking, -gingery girls. -
00d music, catchy whis-
tly songs, and every other attachment
required to make 1t leader among
the best burlesque organizations on
the road.
A still greater effort has been made
by the management to increase it's
and add to its fame this
season than ever before. This show
should not be missed by those who |
enjoy girls, music, song and fun. |
They have engaged only girls who |
captivate you at first glance, come |
dians you can't resist, singers with
the voices and songs to sing them
They have also dressed and staged |
the show richly. There are no old !
ideas-all new and far ahead of any |
thing yet thought of by any other
manager in this particular field.
Among the cast of extraordinary |
proportions will be found the follow
Ing artists: Harry, K. Morton and |
Danny Murphy, principal comedians !
Harry O'Neal, Julia DeKelety, lead /
Ing lady, and Flossie Everette, SOU |
brette. The chorus which is COM |
posed of twenty-eight beautiful girls, |
Is said to be the best yet; augmented |
by male double quartet. Zella Rus
sell, the Queen of the Ivories, is a |
feature of the show. 1t is said Miss
Russell has the best part of her ca
reer.
CIT PAYS TO ADVERTISE"
Seats are now selling for the en-
gagement of Cohan and Harris latest |
farce hit, 1T Pays to Advertise" due |
at the Majectic theatre next Monday.
The. many good things always found |
IN Conan and Harris successes is the
best reason to explain the enthusiasm
SHOWN for this engagement ut Pays
20 AdVertse" experienced an unus-
lally long run in New York, being sta
L1Oned at the George NJ Cohan theatre