Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-24
THE wEEK's AMUsEMEyTs.
Theatre ana Mozart Academy o.
Music Programmes.

James Sheridan Knowles beautiful trace'
dy, "Virginius," Is to be played by the
Prescott. Mclean Company 81 the Theatre
tomorrow night "a pure tragedy ana
not with the eXtraneOus aid OF emo
tional or sensational effects as are usually
seen when the initial role il assumed DY an
actor lacking the force or physique, or both,
requisite for the part. IL has grown into
a custom since FORESTS and McCullougn's
time TO give this tragedy The semblance anc
effect OF An emotional drama. where the
chef aim Of the star actor is 10 "electrlly
his audience" as 1t is called in the role OF
VirginIus. In classical harmony with Me-
Leans Virginius Miss Prescott presents
Virginia which Is spoken OF az a cnarm-
ingly modest and beautiful Improvisation.
MOZART ACADEMY or MUSIC.
The Singing Pilgrim, Mr.. Philip Phillips,
with his 600 views, colossal In size, appears
at the Mozart next Tuesday aud for the rest
OF the week. Mr.. Phillips has been seen IN
Richmond before, and his exhibition was In
siructiSe and interesting. The views he
presented we're beautiful and gave realistic
representation Of the many places OF note
visited by him. A graphic description IS
given on the presentation Of each picture.
II il also stated that these pictures are taken
from nature and colored by emibent artists.
They are msgnlfed by the phOtO-opticon
illuminated 10y the new lime light. There
are sung some beautiful sacred and other
songs during the exhibition, making the
trip around the world easy, instructive and
amusing. To the young people PhlllipSs
exhibition Is OF great service, as 1t opens
their minds not only to the wonders OF Gre
atlon, but also 10 the many celebrated works
OF art.
Mr.. Phillips Will doubtless have the plea
ure Of appearing before crowded houses
BRoAD-sTREET oPERA.HoUsE.
At this place OF amusement tomorrow
night Mr.. Marlande Clarke's company be-
gins weeks engagement, playing Jekyll
and HYDE the first three nights and Jack The
Ripper; or, The Whitechapel Mystery, the
remaining three. In the latter piece mol
only are the murders depicted, but the de-
lection OF the murderer also.
MOZART TOMORROW EVENING.
The musicale tomorrow evening will b
O, exceptional excellence. Mr.. and Nrs. J
williams Macy, Mrs. Emma Henry Thomas
and Mr.. Charles Thompson, forming q Spcu
did vocal qusrtette, have been engaged. q
Mr.. Macy II is unnecessary 10 speak. In adj
diton to a fine concert programme they vii
render the second act OF Martha in costume
The programme is as follows:
l. Overture, "Chevalier de Breton
(Herman,) Amateur Orchestra. >. Quar-
tette, Fairy Song" (Zimmerman). 3
Song, GA Friar OF Olden Time" (Russell,
Mr. j. Williams Macy. 4. Song, "FlO
d'Margherita," ,ArdItl,) Mrs. Emma Henri
| Thomas. 8. Song, "The Pilgrim" adams,
Mr. Charles Thompson. 6. Song, Glove
/ Sorrow" (Shelly,) Mrs. j. Williams Macy
/ Z. Nursery Rhymes, a, When Little Babl
By.By Goes b, Three Children Sliding
on the Ice, (DOw.) MIR. j. Williams Macy.
Part IL. Second act OF Martha, tFlotow,
Lady Harriet, Mrs. Thomas; Nancy, Mrs
Macy; Lionel, Mr.. Tompson; Piuukett
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