The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-08

TIE RICHMOND THEATRE-ASSoUScEM
| FOR THE FALL AND WINTER SEAsoE.-Mr. w.
| L. Powell, manager of the new Richmond
| Theatre, has succeeded in making the fol-
| lowing engagements for the fall and winter
season at the above place Of amusement:
The opening attraction will be the emf
ncnt comedienne, Miss Jane Coombs, who
makes her first appearance on Monday night,
18th instant, in her pcrsonation Of Lady
| GAY Spanker, in BouciclultS comedy Of
| London Assurance" The engagement of
Miss Coombs is for only one week.
The next attraction will be 1.-The Ice
Witch" a spectacular drama. which has had
a long run in Baltimore. The scenery for
this piece is said to be gorgeous, the artist,
Mr.. j. S. Ge,z. having exhausted the re-
sources of art in producing the most bril-
liant effects.
Next IN order we will have Fay and kel'ar.
The former will be remembered rs the assist
ant Snowman with the Davenport Brothers,
kellar is noted as one Of the greatest living
illusionists.
The Berger Family of bclI-ringers, accom-
panied by SOL Smith Russell. Richmond
iavorite, will further diversity the amusc-
ments OF the season by series of their chaste,
elegant, and popular entertainments.
Harry Watkins and his wife, Mrs. Rose
Watkins, will till an engagement Of one week,
during which he will introduce his new tenn
pcrancc play.
Bidwelrs "Black Crook now drawing
immense audiences at the Arch-Street Thea
trc, Philadelphia, will be presented here du-
ring the fall
Lulu. "the Eighth Wonder Of the
World" as she is termed, will appear in her
| wonderful aerial performances, assisted by Il
| variety troupe.
Miss ada Gray, whose pcrs0nations here
| last winter made such Il favorable impress
| sion, will again appear on our boards in II
series of "Socicty draml>.'
The eminent traccdan Mr.. Laurence Bar
rctt will make his first appearance in Rich
mond during the season. In the estimation
| of many Nlr. Barrett has 10 equal on the
American stage.
| The numerous admirers of Miss Charlotte
| Thompson will be @ratiticd to learn that she
will come again thi, season.
| The dramatic attractions will occasionally
alternate with operate, and first in thl. line
| we will lave Miss Annie Louisa Cary, Mr.
| Capoul and troupe in several popular Italian
operas.
As the season advances the imperial JAN
au>chck will again - hold the mirror up to
nature" and her compecr, Mrs. ID. Z. Bow.
erS, will once more exhibit her splendid
| lli>trionic talents.
| Something of 4 fluttcr will be produced,
no doubt. by the announcement that Katie
Putnam will enlvcn the season by her'cair
tivating presence and excellent acting. She
vii! be supported by Il fine company.
| Mile Nilsson Qtoseaud) is booked for il
series of operas late in the season, the par
ticulars to be given hereafter.
| Miss Maggie Mitchell, with Mr.. John T,
Ford's company, will visit Richmond for
the first time in several years, and play Il
round of characters.
Among the spectacular pieces TO be pro.
duced is ''Thc Magic Talisman Of Carle &
| Howard, which abounds with elegant scene
ry, ballet, songs, accrobatic feats, and ga
little of everything"
| Mrs. Oates, one of the most popular ac
trcsScs in her line who has ever played in
Richmond. will revisit this city after Christ
mas. brinein"a now and efficient company.
| Miss Lille Eldridgc is among the "cardS ,
of the season. She will appear in series o
new and popular plays written expressly FOL
| her.
The "Wal!acc Sisters" accompanied by
the distinguished comedian George Fortcs
cue, will appear here late in the season
| They play burcsquc pieces, and are said tt
be exceedingly clever in that line.
| In addition to the above, the following will
appear during the sc;lSOn-viz:
| The Coleman Sisters. Fox 4 Donicr troupe
&" Humpty Dump;y'). sherry'S New YORK
Theatre Company, Mailit Il Barthoomcw's
pantominc troupe e. Flick Flock y, Ca
| Wagner's Min>,relS, DuDrcz Il Benedict,
Ministries. "Buiao BILL Texas Jack,
and wild BiII' in one combination. and
Ned Buntlnc and his three tribes Of In,
dians in another. Negotiations are still
| bending with other combinations.