Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-29
FRANCESCA OA RlMINI.
Mastery Presentation of Boxers Master
niece Last Night-Other Attractions.


MANY wears have elapsed since Boxers
romantic tragedy Francesca da Rimini
was last presented here. Then Lawrence
Barrett was the hunchback. James the
Jester, and Marie Wainwright the daughter
of the Ghibelins, and the performance was
a remarkable one; yet that OF last night
surpassed 1t.
The tragedy is in many respects beautl-
full. IL is poetic and romantic, full OF
Mingled passion and pathos, and only
lacks the inspired touch of some master
playwright to make 1t great play. In
other words, il is aAecting without beng
powerful. pathetic without being tragic,
interesting without being absorbing.
MIR. Warde's inclination toward the melO-
dramatic marred bis otherwise excellent
portrayal of the strong role OF Lanciotto
the Hunchback, but the powerful support
given him by the company aided HIM IN
making the climaXes effective. Mr. James's
extreme versatility was evident IN his
thinning of the character OF the Jester. lie
blended most admirably the uDctuous hu-
NOR of the fool with the subtlety OF the
intriguer. Mr.. Kyle's Paolo was very
fne. This young actors magnificent voice,
together with his dramatic reading OF the
lines, made a profound impression on the
audience. Miss Chapman, though scarcely
equal to the fine part of Francesca, evinced
much talent in this very trying role.
The stage-settings were beautiful. and
the grouping of the several tableaux was
very artistic. Both Mr.. James and MIR.
Warde were ovated, and curtain calls were
repeated after each act.
"ERMINIE" TONIGHT.
Tonight "Erminie" will be presented
NJ the Theatre by the Deshon Opera Com
pany. The company has never played here
before, but 1t is not unknown, and there 10
every reason 10 expect charming per-
Torrance. 1t has been commended very
highly. and Mr.. Selke, of the Petersburg
Ii.der- appeal, a very competent critic,
speaks of it as an unusually good operate
organization. Mr.. Deshon, the leading
comedian, is after the order of Francis
Wilson. and is very clever light-opera
comedian. His "Caddy" is said TO be
something intensely humorous. There is
a strong cast and chorus, which Will rem
der Jacobowskl's music charmlngly.
THE OPENING AT The ACADEMY.
Next Monday the Mozart opens with splendid
revival OF Steel Mackaye's wel-known play
"Hazel Kirke,n with Miss bfie Ellsler IN the
titIe-role: Mr. G. w. Couldock, the great define
ator of oid-men's parts, In his original role OF
Dunstan: Mr.. Robert Drewey as Lord Irayers,
and Miss Loula Porter, beautiful southern giri,
as leading support. With but three exceptions
the caste will be- the same as in the original pre-
sentation at the Madson-square Theatre In New
York. The scenery, properties, ana accessories
sra All nav and the production will be made
with the same careful attention 70 artistic detail
thai characterized the original presentation al
the Madison-Square Theatre. ,,,-
The opening OF the Mozart under Mr.. Cahill {
management will be made n Yala-night. The
house has been entirely roftted, and the accom-
modations for the patrons, It is intended by the
management shall be equal to any metropOntan
theatre. 1t Is desired by Mr.. Cahill to please IA
every way possible, aud no believes that the
best way 20 please Is 10 give nrst-class attrac-
tons in a house that Is comfortable.
The orchestra will DO increased 10 nIteeu mo
roughly competent musicians, under the leader
ship OF Mr. George VoelSer, and the music VIII %
6rsf-class in every particular. The Academy VIII
be decorated on the opening night with pains sno
Movers The rumor that Mr.. Cahili INTENDED u
raise the prices for this season Is unfounded. The
prices will remain the same as heretofore.