Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-08
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.
Those of Last Night and Others that Are
to Come.

Last night AldrIdge X Rich's dramatic
company played The Wages OF SIN" at
the Theatre before very small audience.
Tho few persons who ventured through
the rain that pattered down on the MUDDY
streets witnessed one of the finest melo-
dramatic performances of the season. The
play, powerful depicture OF social SIN
and final retribution, was given q refresh
ingly artistic portrayal by the clever peo-
pie who compose the company.
Miss Kathleen Roland, woman OF more
than usual beauty. delineated the difficult
character of Ruth Hope with naturalness
and sweetness that won the hearts OF her
audience. In the very pathetic scenes,
which an ordinary actress would mar by
over-acting. this naturalness was very az
fecting-at times tempting tears-and the
agony of the mother was portrayed in
powerful manner. AS George Brand, the
clergyman, Mr.. Okane Hills effectively
supported Miss Roland. His conception
of the character of the simple hearted,
loyal man of God was all that
could be desired, and the slight awkward
ness of action which was evident in him
could not mar the effect OF his goodscting.
The other members of the company rem
dered their parts excellently. Particularly
fine was the Jemima Bloggs of Miss Alice
Gale. and the result was a thoroughly even
and artistic performance.
The encounter between Brand and Mar
Ter in the fourth act was well given, and
elected hearty recall.
"The Wages of Sin" will DO repeated at
q matinee this afternoon and tonight.
TICKETS FOR ABBOTT OPERA.
At Q o'clock this morning tickets will go
on sale for the Abbott opera engagement
al the Academy of Music. The engage
ment is limited to three nights. with We'd
nesday matinee, commencing next Tues
day night. most attractive and merlto-
rious repertory will be gwen, including
two operas never before presented here.
The company numbers sixty persons; the
corps of principals is large and composed
of well-known names and the chorus and
orchestra are strong and exceptionally well
drilled. The Abbott engagement promises
to afford our music-lovers one OF the rarest
operatic treats enjoyed by them in long
time.
COMEDY TO COME.
The next attraction at the Theatre will be
the Royce & Lansing Musical Comedy
Company. Though new to US they have
been before the public for the past ten
wears. Their present programme. the
Sorap-Book" is said to he superior to
anv they have ever presented. The leaves
of the "Scrap- Book" are filed with clean
comedy, the latest music. elegant COS
tunes, &c.
The company remain here two nights
Monday and Tuesday.
AGRAND MAY FESTIVAL.
The Board of Governors of the Mozart
Association have decided to engage tho IA
nous Boston symphony Orchestra for 8
music festival to be held Friday and Satur
day nights, May I'd and Sd. There will be
vocal soloists and Richmond chorus ol
$50.
The orchestra numbers over sixty per
formers, and is larger than any orchestra
ever booked for Richmond.
Each member Of the Mozart will be enti
tied to buy three seats for each night a
reduced prices from those which Will b'
charged the public.
HOW TO Oct MARRIED.
Rev. W. Z. Hall will solve this important
problem in a lecture to be delivered at the
Second Baptist church tonight. The pro
ceeds will be for furnishing the room o.
the Young Mems Christian Association a
Richmond College.