The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-09
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS.
THE THEATRE.

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Not since the Richings Troupe, on their
first appearance in Richmond, filled our lit
tie Theatre with the beauty and manhood of
the city have we been called upon to notice
an engagement so successful as that of the
Chapman Sisters. Every night these
talented ladies have made fresh conquests,
and every night Bishop has added to his
popularity as comedian.
| Last night the principal attraction of the
entertainment was the amusing spectacular
burlesque entitled Aladdin or, The Won
derful Scamp" which went eff with oil the s
ecldt of "Ixion" and Cinderella" !"
Blanche personsted that sad boy Aladdin,
and sang incidentally one of her best songs,
which was enthusiastically heard. Ella
was quite at home as Pekoe, and was
piqusnte and sprightly as ever. Bishop as
Widow Twankey was fearfully and won
derfully made" Pretty Miss Gilmer, Par
ker, and Kennedy, were fully equal to
their parts.
We regret that Mrs. Bishop, who is be-
coming favorite here, was not in the cast.
The double clog Of the Cbapmans in the
farce elected uproarious applause from the
parquette.
Tonight Miss Blanche Chapman, the
trump card in Mr.. Ford's game, will take a
benefit, and she is sure of brimming
house. "Ixion," which is decidedly the
best piece Of the Chapmans, will be pro-
duced for the second time, together with
the side-splitting farce of THE Pet of the
Petticoats."
ST. ALBAN's HALL.
hIr. Nichols made his appearance at St.
Adams last night, and his entertainment
was received with every token of favor by
an audience both large and appreciative.
Henry V. at Agincourt" gave on idea Of
his Evolutionary powers, which was fully
sustained by his other recitals. "Dayid
Copperfeld's Courtship" was capitally rem
dered, and put the crowd in good humor,
evening. The Little Vulgar Boy'' brought
down the house in roars Of laughter, and
the same may be said of that rare bit of
humor by Wilkie Collins" Pray Employ
Major Mandy" Poes "Bells " was warm
| ly applauded, but we confess that our own
| judgment in regard to the merit Of its rem
dition did not accord with that Of many.
As q whole, the entertainment was deci-
| ded success, and but confirms the opinion
before expressed in these columns that MIR.
Nichols is one of the best elocutionists in
the country. His voice is full and flexible ;
there is little affectation about him ; and
all his recitals have q most pleasing, dra-
matte effect.
The programme for this evening, though
| not as good as that Of the first entertain
ment, promises we'll. We notice that it
contains selections from Dickens (the Trial
from Pickwick), Macaulay, Aytoun, In
goldsby, Hood, Shakespeare, and Thackeray.
We confidently anticipate seeing another
large audience in attendance.
METROPOLITAN HALL.
skiff s. Gaylord'5 Minstrels opened here
last evening to a very fine audience, and
their performance was such as should en-
sure them o great success here. The music
and singing was very good indeed, and the
Africo-dramatic portions were unexcep-
tionable. Messrs. Gaylord, Mckee, Hill,
Stiles, Phelps, and Purcell, showed them
selves to be capital negro delineators.
Messrs. Donaldson, Mairs, and Armstrong,
are also good in the business. The dis
solving views by Professor Schatfer ere
very beautiful, and afford instruction as
we'll as entertainment. Tonight, change
of programme with new and attractive
features.