Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
ACADEMY AND THEATRE.
Milton Nobies-Dssteis uiiy-The Bos-
ton Ideals.

ton Ideals.
Milton and Dollie Mobiles will appear at
the Theatre tomorrow night in his new sue
cess, "From Sire TO Son."
Mobiles has peen ~ interchangeable play
wright as an actor, and score OF drsmatic
works bear bis name az the author. "From
Sire to SOM IL distinctly western play.
There IL the usual quota OF miners, vigil
lants, sheriffs. and villains. Two acts are
laid In California and the concluding ones IN
Europe, during which IL introduced hand
some setsiug OF picturesque Venice. The
story IL simple, aud therefore interesting.
The characters orc well distributed, and
broad comedy vein makes The piece charm
inpiy entertaining. MIR. MOBILES has r0te
which fts him WELL AZ the reformed gam
bier be ~ strong. yet pathetically human.
mrs. MOBILES has dual role. First as tue
wife and then rs the daughter OF the gam
bier. As the daughter she y sweet, coy
maiden, and IN the third act, where she meets
her fathsI, her acting Is said to be sublime.
TIE ACADEMY.
Daniel Sully, who will begin an engage
ment mt the Mozart Academy tomorrow eve
Ming. IL q stranger 10 local tbeatrc-goers, but
the record be is said TO have made In the
theatrical centres OF the East, North, aud
West may be accepted as giving him the i'm
press OF popularity and ability. II report Is
to be believed, Mr.. Sully has succeeded In
naking 8 distinct departure from the con-
yentiopal type OF Irish character. His play,
d" Daddy Nolan" Is domestic In its charsc.
ter, dealing naturally with the actions OF
every DAY folk In everyday events. The
scene IL located in New York and BROOKLYN.
mr. Suily's own role Is that OF wealthy,
dtgnified, and honor able Irish-A mericau, who
possesses all the ready wit and hearty humor
OF his race. In misfortune or prosperity his
temperament Is equabIe. The fun as 1t 10 de-
yoloped is pure and spontaneous, and there
are pathetic scenes which are said to be
handled by Mr.. Sully with skill and discre'
ton. The supporting company has under
gone no changes within the past three years.
and It's several members are In exact accord
with the characters allotted them.
The management OF the Mozart Academy
confidently anticipate that Mr.. Sully's per-
formances will make a distinct hit here.
TIE BOSTON IDEALS.
The return engagement at the Academy oil
the fsvorite Boston Ideals promises to sur
pass the season given last month from
financial as well az musical point OF view
Since their appearance here the 1desls have
pIsyed two week. in Boston, where they
won the commsndation OF the "Hub's
critical musc-Iovers. The repcrtory an
nounced for the last half OF this week is :
Thursday, Bizet's Carmen; Friday, Martha
Saturday matinee. Daughter OF the Regi'
ment: Saturday night, Barber OF Seville. In
Carmen charming ZelIe de Lusssn will re-
peat her creation OF the schemius cigarette
Girl, a creation which received the approval
OF critica. London. In Martha, Pauline LAl.
demand, who created such a Juror here, will
sing the famous music OF the opera and
again introduce Prochs Variations-the
most trying song ever written for a solora-
ture singer; and in the Barber OF Seville she
will be heard IN Rossinfs fascinating music.
In the Daughter Of the Regiment Marie will
be sung by Zele de Lussan. who thus makes
her last appearance here The sale OF seats
opens at the Academy Tuesday morning.