The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-13

Mr.. Frederick Wsrde mt the Theatre-Aia-
bama at Mozart Academy.


The reception Of Frederick Wsrde at the
Richmond Theatrelast evening was triumph
for the ector-a social event for the fashion
able and cultured people Of this city. Every
box. the orchestra and each Of the three gal
lerIes were filed 10 their capacity. and in the
parquet could be seen Richmond's represent
atives, many Of whom wore evening dress.
Blr. Warde for the first time in this city
presented The Lions Month a historical
and romantic drama OF the time of the six
teenth century. AS IS well know Il was
written by Henry Guy Carleton. and even
from literary standpoint contains some Of
the prettiest gems in English literature.
The play deals with the period Of Venetian
history. when the lions mouth PLAYED such a
conspicuous part in the Inqulstion. IL is
strong throughout. but the climax of the
third act is a wonderful piece OF artistic work
and was delivered by Mr. Warde and his COM
pany IN an extraordinary manner last eve
ming.
After the fall Of the curtain the tragedlan
was called out by the enthusiastic spectators,
and after acknowledging. the tribute paid
him. said: Ladies and gentlemen. feel at
the present moment as though l were IN
the lions mouth. l can say no more
to you than / have already said IN my former
visits i thank you sincerely for your appre-
citation this evening. Next season | will be
accompanied on my tour by Mr. Louis James.
and will produce another new play by Mr..
Carleton
Mr. Warde's support is perhaps the strongest
he has ever had. Miss Belgrade interpreted
her role with a great deal OF feeling and
spirit, and gave 10 II a naiyete and expression
duly appreciated by her auditors. She looks"
the part and is very pretty woman.
Dir. Charles Hermann did powerful work
and throughout demonstrated the fact that
be IS conscientious actor and fayorite IN
Richmond. He shows considerable improve
ment
Miss Fannie Bowman and Mr.. Henry Leigh
ton furnish the comedy parts Of the play. and
did their work very acceptsblY. Mr. Edwin
Tanner. a Richmond boy who has been with
Nr Warde two seasons. played the part Of
Dionysis the jailor He invested the part
with a true idea OF the grim humOr given IL by
the author. and Mr.. Harry @. Barton imper-
sonRted the role Of FrIsr Christopher with a
creditable and acceptable delivery Of the
lines
Mr. Charles Clarke is Richmond favorite.
He has been here for several years with Mr.
Warde. and each year his acting makes for
hun more friends. He Is a finished actor,
always possessing true conceptions or his
roles, and last evening received plsudts for
his excellent work. The costume worn By
him is an elegant affair and was much ad-
mired by those who know anything about
these things
Mr.. Charles Yining possesses spirit. an ex-
cellent delivery. and impsrts 10 all his roles
naturalness which is exceedingly pleasing TO
the tregedlan.
The other members of the company do
that which is required OF them in a satlsfac-
tory manner.
The settings are new and pretty and the cos
tunes accurate and han dsOme The Noun
tebank" will be presented this evening, Sat
urday matinee The Lions Mouth. and Sat
urday night Richard III.
The sale Of seats for the Minnie Hauk Grand
Opera Company beg rs this morning.
Mr.. A. NJ. Palmer's company will present
Mr.. Augustus Thomas great American play.
Alabama at the Academy of Music for three
performances, commencing this evening and
Saturday matinee Few plays
have met with the success VII, b "Alabaman
has The result IL scarcely surprising when
It's troupe, its sentiment, It's poetry and its
tenderness are taken into consideration.
lney are Of q character that will always make
AlGban4s appeA. ~ the best feelings aud
impulses of human nature everywhere. Its
its naturalness its faithfuness
the character Of the people and the section Il
do certainly deserve the APP |
pelletlOn of greatness. Ii Is more |
than pleasure 70 know that the work |
Of an American dramatist. and particularly |
one Of our youngest native born writers, has /
met with such phenO II enal success. as the /
uuQuhIlueQ lntOrSemeLt or MI. llOuA- play /
and the unanimity of critical judgment has |
been such that Alabama" might well be 1
called the greatest success OF modern plays. |
- Alabama is broad, sincere poetic and human. |
L tells = charming story in polished graceful |
dialogue. Its charac ters are, with but single /
exception. all loyable. these are elements /
which appeal 10 human nature alike every |
where. and has established beyond cayil the /
lniverfal acceptance of "Alamabap as the /
american play OF the day. The play Will be 1
Produced mere with the original cast. The /
Icenery that will be used in the production /
5 entirely new. having been painted /
.vnreselv for the rraaant engapement