The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS THIS WEEK..
Rare Attractions for Our Theatre ooer

that prirne Richmond fayorite OF histriouic
art. Frederick War,le. commences three
nights engagement, with n Wednesday
matinee. An especially attractive reper-
tory has been selected with view to pre-
-enting Mr.. Wardc in his strongest and
most popular rofes. ~ well as aiiording his
many Richmond friends the opportunity OF
seeing him for the first time in character
only this season added to his list.
and in which he has every
where achieved the most pronounced sue
cess. II is that Of Belphcgar. the Mounte-
bank. This play was first produced in this
country some twenty-five years ago 10y the
then distinguished English actor, Charles
Dillon. who. in the titular role, secured
success that none since his time have been
able to duplicate until Mr.. Warie
e--ayed the arduOu- character this season.
The reason for this j. because the char
acter calls for such consumnate versatility
between the range Of tragedy and comedy
that but few actors are capable 10 meet Its
demands. Mr.. Warde's tragic powers are
well known. but il i not perhaps well
known that comedy was Mr.. Warde's forte
ere he entered upon tragedy. Hence the
rare success achieved by Mr. Warde in the
character of iIelphegar. the Mountebank.
The work il by the famous French writer.
p'Ennery. and the present Translation and
adaptation by Mr.. Warde himself. The
story j. q most interesting one and vigor-
ousiy told. lis recapitulation requires too
much space IA attempt in these columns.
..The Moun.ebank" Will be given to-mOr-
row and Wednesday nights, "NIrginlus.'
Tuesday. and '.t,aston tadoi." Wednesday
matinee Mr.. Warle's company comprise,
the names Of some very prominent artists,
including that Of Mr. Wilfrcd Clarke. son
Of J. Sleeper Clarke.
FALKA AT THE THEATRE.
Tomorrow night the Maccollin Opera
Company will present Cassaigne's charm
ing comic operO .'Falka.''
"Falka." like "Erminie" and The
corsair." j. one. Of those light, meiodious
operas that attract the general public.
The scene Of the opera j. laid on the con-
tfnent. i'm the German Empire. and the story
i, a love one. An old governor. the guardian
Of pretty niece and an adventurlng
nephew. seeks 10 make match between
the latter and a young woman OF the
nobility. While on his way 10 the gov
errors home the Young man Is mel
bv brieands. Edwidgc the sister OF the
brigand chief. falls in love with hand-
some young fellow and saves his lie Nhen
il j. in danger. Tancrcd promises TO marry
her in return. but escapes ana II pursued.
lie hides in a cellar and DISCUSSES himself
rs waiter al an inn. I'm the meantime
Falka. the governors niece. reaches the Inn
on an elopement tour with lrr lover. Sbe
j. pursued bv an old monk. the keeper 81
the convent. 20 rs not Ia be discovered
Falka pefsonates Tancred AID Is 10 he we'd
ded 10 the beautiful AlcXina. The truth j.
made known through the fact that Arihiif,
Falka's lover. on being sent back 10 thr
convent a. the runaway girl. claimed De.
longing 10 the other sex. Marriage all
around furnishes the climax to the play.
The opera will be- presented by strong
cast which includes Fannie u. Hall. arflc
sweeney. Augusta Roach. Lisle Apple, y.
". +. MaccOlin and l.. j. smith.
III, programme for the resi- OF the we, -
as follows: Tuesday. "Nictor, the Blue
>tocking;r Wednesday matinee, "f aka;
Wednesday night. "Mikado:" Thursday
nieht. .Beggar >tudent:" Friday night,
kings Musketcers;r saturday matinec.
..Palicncc:" saturday night. IRA Dia'olo.
MAGGIE MITCHELL.
Maggie Mitchell makes her first appear
ance here after several years. at the Acade-
nv Of Music. Thursday night. supported by
Mr. Charles Abbott and the strongest com
panv ever carried by the little lady. Miss
Mitchell il still ~ clever ana entertaining
as when in her youthful days she was Inc
belle Of the old Marshall. She always acts
with the same chic and brightness for which
she is known and admired.
The story of Ray" her latest success. Is
the usual one Of the poor but bealiiiui
waif, who j. in reality the heiress 10 botl
name and fortune. There j. the old untold
secret of misery attached 10 her birth, the
inevitable eccentric old man who proves
foster father to the foundling, the wealth,
villain. escaped convict. etc. with all the
striking ,icisstudcs and cNcntiul compllca-
tons which 20 toward making a ven
lent vehicle for giving that ever popular III
tie lady ample opportunity for the display
Of the particular talents which have made
her such \ faNoriie.
Miss Mitchell enjoys excellent support.
The STAGE settings and scenery are very
fine. and she has spared no pains 10 make
Ray most ENJOYABLE performance.
Her repertoire will bee a. follows: Thurs
day night and Saturday matinee. Kay;
Friday night. "FanchOn. the Cricket;
saturday night. Little Barefoot Tickets
20 on sale October 30.
RACES Al EXPOSITION PARK.
Beginning on Tuesday next the Myrtle
Peek running combination VIII give an
uniaue and attractive entertainment at ~
position Park. The amusement- VIII con-
sist Of trotting. pacing and run
ming races. in which lOl entries have
been made of horses from num-
Der of Western and southern states.
These races will be boa0 fdc, and II j.
claimed that such an entry list has never
before been known in the nited states. MI
the races will be trottcd under the rules Of
tine National Association. and each. both
trOtting and running. will Ice decided on H.
own merits. Well known gentlemen oi
Richmond will act H. judge.
Resides the races there Will Ice a balloon
ascension and parachute jump. All to-
gethcr. this promises to be- one Of the most
attractive series Of entertainments ever pre-
scented to a Richmond public.
THE CASINO.
Messrs. 1ubman n Go. open the Casino.
(the old Musce stand on Broad street, To-
morrow evening. with a variety show.
Poriormanees nightly.
TIE COMlQI =.
Putnam's Theatre will run their usual
line of specially shows during the coming
week. Among the performers will be- the
llaney. Wesley ~ llaney Specially Com
pany. consisting Of twenty artists and six
end men.