Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-05
WARM SPRINGSSTAGE
REMARKABLY SUCCESSFUL PRIVATE
TAgATRicALS.
AR. Uanfcrd as Mark Antony--An Admi-
rable Presentation-"R uth's Ho-
nance Fine Costumes
Personal. etc.
rs,.n correspondence of tho Dispa,cS.l

cayety that is gcneraliy the leatufe oi
the season proper only.
Germans with favors, card parties,
tennis. tournaments, and riding parties
are some Of the forms that the social
vhirl takes.
We have been very fortunate in having
with us Mr.. Charles B. Hanford, OF
Washington vino has been n leading ac-
tor with Booth and Barrett for some
wears He has given us two evenings OF
varied entertainment that were treats IN
their way. All who have heard him JOIN
In pronouncng him the young man
eloquent A.
Under Mr.. Hanfords supervision the
task of putting on the stage here the
funeral Grafton over julius Cesar from
the third act OF Shakspcare's play, WAS
undertaken. The costumes were pro-
cured from a costumcr for the occasion,
md the mob was made very realistic Dy
their thorough training. The part OF
Brutus was taken by Mr.. f. ). Elliott,
of Savannah, Ga. the dead Caesar by
Mr.. G.. T. NJ. Gibson. Of Baltimore. and
mir. Haniord was Mark Antony.
Mr.. Hanford's rendition OF the part
was an artistic Interpretation OF the
poets meaning and suited well the ac-
tion 10 the word in every import
mt particular. The scene was real
istic in all its surroundings. Inc
body of Caesar was borne on the
STAGE TO the mournful signing OF
dirge: the bowling of the mob IN indlg-
nation nj Caesars ambition 10y slow de-
prees became the wall over his untimely
takipO.of and very storm against C1-
sar's slavers Mr.. Haniord Int up the
whole by his soul-stirring pathos and his
lmpetuous denuncistions OF the traitor
strokes.
ANOTHER PLAY.
This mart Of JulIns Caesar was given
on Saturday evening in connection with
Rnth's Romance. IL light English come
DIV. that was greeted with rounds of ap-
piause Ruth was taken 10y Miss Eve
rctt. OF Cleveland, o., and her acting
deseryedly received much approval from
the audience Mr.. George L. NJ. Gib-
son. of Baltimore, was the leading actor,
and. rs always, took his part IN the play
with distinction and grace. As father
in the play be was rs great success as
he is in tho same rCte on the stage OF
life. MIR. Elliott, Of Savannah, Ga, COM
pleted the cast, AID eyinccd thorough
preparation.
These plays were followed on Monday
evening by "Broken Hearts, IN entire
" original fairy play in three acts, by
W. s. Gilbert The scene OF the piece
is on the Island of Broken Hearts, and
the spectator on this night looked on
tropical palms towering aloft with their
dark green lustre, opening ont on u
vision Of sunset over the sea, tinged
to copper in the coming twilight. In
the midst Of the trees an old sun-dial,
hoary with the fright Of time and
smoking with incense at its base, stood
near real fountain flowing real water
during the whole play. This handsome
stage scene was especially prepared for
this hotel by the scene-painter OF Al
baughs Baltimore theatre.
The story of the play includes maidens
who have fed brOkcn-helrted to this
island as a haven, whore they are guarded
bv misshapen, onc-eyed dwarf. The
prince. lover of one of the maidens,
gains admission to the isle by means of
a veil that makes him invisible. In his
iuvisibilitv he wOOs two sisters. and
when his talisman Is stolen he is revealed
and has 10 tell TO one of the sisters that
he really loves the other, and that ho
had wooed her not knowing OF her
sisters presence on the island. The
plav ends with the death of the unloved
sister. although the prince and her sister
both offer to give up their own happi-
ness TO save her. Tho dwarf Is the VIII
lain of the play, and causes the prince
discovery 10y his stealing the veil to WOO
the princes love.
The Lady Hilda WINS taken by Mrs g..
IT. n. Gibson, of Baltimore, who adds to
her great beauty sympathetic, harmo-
uious voice and much talent for acting.
The Lady Navir, represented by Miss Nj.
b. GoOCh, OF Louisa Va, was one oil
the finest pieces of acting the writer has
ever seen and was pronounced by all the
acme OF naturalness az well as u beautl-
ful picture. In scenes between these
two ladies', so remarkable for personal
beauty as we'll AS popularity and Ill this
instance histrionic ability. many IN the
audience were moved to tears. The
Lady Melusine, by Miss Barksdale, of
Ashland. Va, and the Lady Amanthis
by Miss Baughman, of Richmond, were
much admired for their beautiful appear
ance and careful intonation.
MIR. George 4. VI. Gibson. of Balti'
more, acted the Prince Floran, and II
was remarked by many that he was per
feet in the part. and frequent bursts OF
applause showed the audiences appre-
citation of this fact Many ladies were
heard to remark "How very handsome
he looks.
Mousta. the deformed dwaft, was in
terprcted by Mr.. +. s. Elliott, Of Savan
nah. Ga, who received many comph
ments for the thorough way III which he
became dwarf.
COSTUMES
The costumes were especially prepared
for the play. and were very handsome
The whole affair WAS voted a tremen
dous SUCCESS. much OF which is due tC
the MANAGER, Mrs. +. b. McGuire, o.
Washington.
A number Of Richmond people have
been or are staying here, and 1 append
herewith personal mention OF some Of
them:
Mr. II. Z. c. Baskervill is here for O
short visit and is welcomed by his friends
Of last year.
Colonel and Mrs. ]. Il. Cary have be-
come popular during their stay.
Messrs. G. S. Stringiellow, Jr., Il. A.
Lancaster, Jr., Corbin Warwick. AND
Colonel G. j. Anderson are all here, anC
seem to enjoy their stay, as all are glac
to see them.
The Misses May and Fanny Baughmar
are very attractive young ladies, who are
fayorites with all
Miss Mary +. Page is another young
lady now with us, and is much admired
for her beauty.
Rev. j. Calvin Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs
G. r. Watkins, MIR. and Mrs. John 5
Elicit, Mr. X. L. Richardson, complete
this partial list, and show that Richmond
people always attract attention for then