The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-01
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Wonderful fcats Of agility and
strength ana number Of other high
class acts, including a famous bird
man together make an unusually at
tractive bill at the Bijou today.
The first to come il big comedy
acrobatic hit, found in 1.-TWO Gentle (?)
Men," presented by Black and McConc.
who for strength, agility and endur-
ancc have no equal. Their stunts, per-
formed with tables and chairs, are Of
such hazardous nature to their per-
sons that audiences, while they arc
laughing and easping at the funny and
sensational falls Of this remarkable
due, never reais-e until the close of
the act, the ri knocks and bumps, one
of which would be sufficient to lay an
ordinary man in the hospital for days.
Black and McCone have shown pos
siblc for human beings to stand.
Needless to say. upon realization of
this fact, audiences are loud in their
appreciation OF such daring feats. A
real thriller and mirth producer.
Then comes 12 minutes Of harmony
intermingled with copious sprinkling
laugh producing wit are certain when
ever Fargo and Wells entertain. So
thoroughly have these two men mas
tered the art of pleasing their audi
ences that there Is not dull moment
on their program, which moves at top
speed from the song and dance open
Ing with Irish harp accompaniment to
the finale, an eccentric dance with
both artists playing saxaphones as they
skip and bounce about the stage.
clever line of comedy talk inter-
spcrces the musical numbers in de-
lightful fashion and in addition the
duo show skill in banjo playing. swing
ing the instruments at all angles while
keeping time and tune in perfect har-
mony.
After that. Rose and Rosana present
harp and singing number and are ex-
ceedingly well equipped to entertains
both being well and favorably known
as artists in their respective lines.
And then Bryan Yec and company
present an exceptionally clever COM
cdy variety skit, entitled molly
Rawn," are sure to please any audi
encc. Bryan Lee, singing several real
Irish songs OF his own composition.
namely, MOLLY Me own" "Irishman's
Dream" and "Macushla Eileen" in true
Irish style. is enabled to convey through
them to the best advantage the Won
derful tonal qualities Of both the me-
dunn and upper registers of his voice.
This. together with a magnetic person
atty, combines in putting over the .skit
to the entire satisfaction of any audi
cnce. It is no wonder that he is often
called the John Mccormick of vaude-
VILE
A new offering now comes in Arthur
Barrett whistler and dialcctician. who
is sometimes called a pocket edition Of
Walter Kelly, and rightfully. too, as he
has all the qualifications except age
and experience. however. but give him
time and he will get there. Arthur
has winning personality. whistles
like a bird, does innumcrable imita-
tons and tells line of dialect stories
that always gets the laughs and is
sure-fire to any audience His offer
ing has a ncwncss about 1t that will
wear well. he is particularly strong
in his whistling numbers. his bird calls
being perfect AS an act worth While.
Arthur delivers the goods and never
fails to leave his audience in laughter
The last is the Four Kings in one
of the most sensational wire acts in
existence. Too muchp raise cannot
be bestowed on the four Kings. who
are presenting one of the most sensa :
tional wire acts in eXistance. Seldom
IN a daring act Of this kind do women
handle the difficult ends. but this is
the exception. as three exceedingly
pretty and beautiful CARRIED girls do
most of the thrilling feats and in such
n graceful manner as to put man to
shame.
Skipping the rope. dancing. jumping
over tables and chairs are ordinary
routine work for these remarla bl,
tight-wire experts. Other feats Of q
more hazardous nature are accom-
plished with a rapidity and accurac,
beyond conception.