The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

| 1l02 east Main street.
| 1t is really gratifying 20 notice the busy APP
| pearance of our friend Julien Bintords store
his stock of old Mellow Liquors and New
| Fancy and Staple Groceries is a credit 10 any
| city. 1902 east Main street IL his number. IL
| IL q popular resort for the legislators, who
| acknowledge Mr.. Binfords hospitality by
! giving their substantial patronage to him.
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| Our cut glass counter has just been re-
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street, opposite postOfice.
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| Every pair Of Boots and Shoes in Our house
at and below cost till January IS, 1892. Re-
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500 Main street.
Among the younger men on the American
| stage there is none more promising than MI.
| Mclean. He seems TO be moved with the
spirit OF the true artist and will win success
| in the art that he serves so well. Last even
! ing's presentation of The Merchant or
| Venice was one of the best standard works
| our stage has ever witnessed. II was classl-
cal. excellent. and as Portia Miss Prescott
WAS simply perfect-Lincoln CNeb.) State
| Journal. September II, 1887.
Miss Prescott is beautiful Portia, render
| ing the character with the most artistic ease
and expression while Mr.. Mclean is remark.
ably unique and forcible in his conception OF
the character of the sOrdid. grasping shy
lock. Both artists present fine personal APP
pearance which greatly contributes TO the
pleasing effect Of their renditlons.-Austln
Statesman. February IL, 1888.
Mr.. McLean's '1ngomar" is mastery
piece of work. Heshows the consummate skill
and brilliant talents OF the actor, who Is des-
tined at no distant day to nj the vacancy on
the American stage made by the death OF
poor John McCullough.-Sa Antonio tx
press. February 8. 1888.
At the Peoples Theatre The Two Johns"
again tickled the rlslbllltles of large audience
Of Philadelphlans. John Hart again appear.
ed in his original part OF Peter Johns, and
was welcomed as an old friend come back
again, and the Cassie Sisters pleased every
body by their graceful dancing. This we'll
known and amusing play ID sure 70 I'LL the
Peoples all the week.--Philadelphla Record.
As Parthenia Miss Prescott was simply
above and beyond criticism. Beautiful and
gifted, with q voice full of melody. a graceful
carriage and faultess form. she IS all that
the exactng role of Parthenia demands. Mr..
Mclean. lngOmar IL a young actor destined
for Observation-Disclosures Tribune, February
3, loss.
McLean's Interpretation of the barbaric
chieftian was superb He played the part
with marvellous fidelity 10 the style of Forrest
and Forests pupil, John Mccullough show
ing himself. indeed. TO be the rival of these
stalwart figures in the dramatic history.
lie was wild and fierce and passionate. IT'S
true, but uniformly noble and heroic, wlthal.
His acting in the arena scene was par ex-
cellent -Terre Haute News. October LIST.
CLEOPATRA will prove valuable addition
10 the repertoire of Mr.. Mclean and Miss
Prescott. while it will add something of real
dramatic worth to the stage.-h. Z. Globe
October 9TH.
The Baltimore American says: THE Two
Johns" Comedy Company, under the MANAGE
ment OF Frank c. Stewart held sway at the
Holiday-Street Theatre last night, and did
rushing business The words. standing
room only" were passed along the line before
o clock IL IS doubtful If anything IN the
fun-makng line SO thoroughly enjoyable Will
be seen in our theatres this season. Not only
Is the plot a succession Of decidedly humor-
Gus complications. some of which are quite
indescribable butthe company are clever peo-
ple-capable actors and yocalists.
Miss Prescott is a Southern woman and q
native # Kentucky. She has the clear-cut
face and sweet expression noticeable among
A. hou lxy no.
stage ten years, and during that time has be-
come one of the greatest actresses that
America has vet brought before the public.
Miss Prescott played last night 10 one OF the
most enthusiastic audiences which has ever
assembled in the theatre. -knOxyllle Tenn
Tribune. November 20, 1887.
The funny scenes of The Two Johns at
tracted a large audience 10 the Peoples Thea
ire last evening The two heavy weights,
Peter and Philip. were unprecedented with ex-
cellent effect by John Hart and Quinn Phil
lips. and the rest OF the cast was made up OF
capable actors. singers and dancers. num-
Der of entertaining musical specialties were
introduced greatly 10 the delight of the
audience. There was no end Of laughter and
applause throughout. Philadelphia
Record
Nature has peculiarly fitted Mr.. Mclean
for the role-a frame like Hercules, voice
like Mars. a carriage like Jupiter, he looks
and acts the ideal barbaric chieftain.-Min-
neapols journal. April 18th.
He is favored personally for the part. ma
ture having given him the splendid physique
and powerful voice which are physical neces-
stiles TO the impersonatlon.- Com
mercial. September ODD.
Miss Prescott was thrilling. She dressse
the part magnihcentiy and graces it with her
own pleasant personality, which is particu-
larly fitting for the facinating queen.-kansas
City Times.
r D. Mel can. who is starring jointly with
Miss Prescott. is an exceptionally handsome
man. and makes a most picturesque and CON-
handing Ingomar. Chicago Inter-Ocean,
May y. 1888.
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