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become acquainted, having in mind
other delights in days to come. II
doesn't matter especially that the
material used for the foundation Of
the evenings entertainment is more
or less familiar, through continuous
employment. 1t is the superstruc-
.ure in which most interest is felt
the trimmings, decorations and the
ike. And there are light and grace
full, rocco, almost bizarre at times
but always pleasing. And let us
bless Jerome. Kern for score con-
tanning nothing but music-no jazz,
no tirkles, no "tinpanning," just
melody, moving always with the
spirit of the song or dance, increas-
inx enormously the enjoyment OF
the evening spent with the COM
poser. Messrs. Bolton. and Wode-
house have embellished the fabric Of
a somewhat commonplace book with
such wit as not frequently exudes
from even, the smartest of musical
comedies. In fact, "Oh, Lady,
Lady" deserves all that was said i'll
praise before its arrival.
OF the company quite as much
may be set down in COMMUNICATION.
In Betty Blye. we have new type
Of soubrette. Omaha's own Painting
Bertha" in polite company, while
Florence Auburn, blithe and buxon1,
stands over against her the perfect
specimen of sophisticated femininlty
not entirely devoid of the bloom OF
the ingenue, so charmingly typihed
by Pauline Barri. Madeline Grey as
the austere, cynical and entirely
wise" mother in law-elect, sends
over her barbed reflections with
perfect poise. Then we have Joseph
Medallion in an unkissed bride
groom role. Billy CASTOR as will
ing but overworked Mr. Fixit. Eu-
gene McGregor as Spike Higgins,
cx-burglar and present valet, Walter
Grey as a SILLY ass" detective and
Thomas Leary as combination
janitor and elevator mana quintet
as cornical as might be asked.
And how this outfit can dance and
sing, and how the chorus works to
keep up with them! Description may
Gull anticipation, so toddle along to
the Boyd this week and enjoy the
best thing Comstock &>Elliott have
so far sent us.
There are several real hits in this
weeks bill at the Orpheum, and al
together it is an exceptionally we'll
balanced and meritorious program
of vaudeville.
Carlton, Sobel and Chester are
known as the "Ja-Da Trio" and it
may be said that by any other name
they would be just as pleasing. They
were shipmates in Uncle Sans navy
during the war and they are now on
the high seas of popularity, as was
evidenced yesterday when the open
ing audiences clamored for more of
THEM clever line of entertainment.
Mr.. Cartoons own song, "Ja-da,"
was one of thier hits.
Carl .Jorn, distinguished tenor,
sang several grand opera selections
and then Il Hear You Calling Me-"
and "I'm Longing for YOU" i'll re-
spouse to enthusiastic encores. 1t
is rare that vaudeville audiences are
privileged to hear such a wonderful
voice as that of Mr.. Jorn.
Will J. Ward and his five sympho-
ny girls was another distinct hit of
the program. Vera Correll, Vera La
Rue, Marie Fay and the Monarity
sisters are the names of five charm
ing young women who assist Mr..
Ward with their singing, dancing,
playing and comedy. The playing of
FIVE pianos in unison made every
body sit up. The closing number, an
Irish song and dance, was well re-
ceived.
George Kelly, late star of Find
ers Keepers" won favor with his
one-act satire, "The Flattering
Word" in which he is aided by
company of capable entertainers.
The dialogue is breezy and witty.
John Regay and the Lorraine sis.
tiers have a pleasing repertoire OF
dance numbers. Ray Snow is worth
while as monologist< The Belgium
trio, two men, and a woman, have
startling acrobatic act in which the
woman displays unusual physical
Topics of the Day and
Kilograms are the usual screen Of
ferings which go to make this
weeks bill one of the best of the
season.
Cantor's Ministries, featuring Ma
rion Gibney and a sextette of "pur-
pie lady pirates" heads the bill at
the Empress for the first half of the
week. The offering more than made
good at the opening on Sunday, the
performance on a variety of wind
and string instruments, together
with the singing and dancing of the
girls, showing their remarkable
versatility in most impress
sive way. 1t is fast and snappy
act and most enjoyable: Honor
Thy Children" one of Clara Lipp-
mans pleasant comedies, is effec-
lively given. Hugh Johnson amuses
and mystifes all by his tricks, and
Tom and Perle Armand make their
songs go good. The proto-play fea-
trre is "Vagabond Luck" in which
Elinor Fair and Albert Ray are pre-
seated. -
A Mack Swain comedy, Outing
and Pathe News complete
the bill.
A thrilling, sensational play. For
the Defense" acted by Richard Ben
nett and really notable company
Of players, will be the Thanksgiving
week attraction at Boyd's theater.
The engagement begins Monday
night and there will be a special
matinee on Thursday. "For the De-
Tense" is by the author of "On Trial,
and it is said that he has duplicated
in this play the unusual quality