Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
ATTRACTIONS FOR THIS WEEK.
Confederate War seenes-Katie Putnam
TIE plninAAf,a NNire.-.Inhn III. rihnn

Confederate War Seenes-hatie Putnam
The Plaintiffs Wife--John sheridan.
Next Tuesday night the curtain at the
Academy will rise once more on scene
like those which we're so common during
the war. The manned and SCARED veterans
of Lee Camp-s0ldiers of the past decade
will unite with the soldiers OF the present
in q performance for the benefit Of q noble
charity. The entertainment will be slmI-
lar 10 those given under the same auspices
several months ago, with many improving
additions II will consist Of series Of
scenes supposed 20 take place within
tho lines ana at the front during
the war, and its realism Will
bring memories Of the past to those who
upheld the starry cross Of the Confederacy.
MIR. Polk Miller and bis troup Of amateurs
will furnish the comedy element, and Cap
tain Frank Cunningham, Mrs. DurTett,
Mrs. Cowardin. Miss Rogers, Mr.. Lehman,
and othor singers viii give voice 10 the
plalntiye melodies which are associated
with the days Of the war. There is but
little doubt that there VIII be large ap-
dience, rs the lady patrouesseS are WORK
ing nobly. ana a large number OF tickets
have been sold already.
SHERIDAN. THE COMEDIAN.
The dramatic attra ction for the week at
the Academy will be Mr. John +. Sheri-
dan. the comedian, in Mrs. O'Brien,
Esq" Mr.. Sheridan Will be- remembered
as the original Widow in "tun on the
Bristol" A decade ago be was reckoned
as one Of the best OF our tarce-cOnedY
performers, and comes to America again
after an absence of eleven years.
Mrs. O'Brieu, Esq., Is SAID to have a
plot. while many new songs, dances. and
speciaities will be introduced in a way not
1nfffa3 Tho
scenery for the first act was brought from
Australia. but the second set has been spe-
cialrv prepared fOr the production by
American artists. With the exception Of
Mss Efie GeTmOn, VINO VIII be remem-
bared for her excellent work a. member
Of the old Wallack stock company, MIR.
Sheridan will be supported by company
that appeared with him IN the Antipodes.
II includes Grace Whlteford, soubrette
with popular following IN England;
Fanny Iiddiard. W. Il. Bernard, George
Sinclair, Percy O'Brlen. Alfred james. Ida
Orme. and Carrie GOOdhope. The latest
Parlsian sensation. MILE. Blanche Segrist,
from the Cafe des Ambassadors" who
recently created such Juror III New ork,
ls also with the company, and Will intro
duce some or her charming songs and
dances.
The engagement is for Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday nights, and Saturday matt
nee,
KATIE PUTNAM.
Katie Putnam, whom every theatre
goer knows and adnnIes, will appear at
tha Theatre on Monday and Tuesday 10
two now plays. The Little Maverick >
viii be presented on Monday night and
" An Unclaimed Express Package viii be
gwen Tuesday night and at the tuesday
matinee.
Miss Putnam needs but little introduc-
tion. as she has sung and danced her way
into the hearts of the public years ago.
She is not. however, only singer ana
dancer. but Il an actress OF hlgh order as
well. Her versatility will find ample scope
In her two plays, both OF which are SAID ~
be very good, and as her supporting COM
many seems To DO composed of capable
actors. her engagement here VIII pToUaoIy
be a pronounced success,
raE ILASIKB's RIFE.
The popular and interesting play Will be
the attraction at the Theatre the last two
nights of this week, with matinee on
Saturday. THE Planters Wife" I'M
doubtadiv has a good record. both in tins
country and IN England. IL IS drama OF
the war. with the South as the scene oil
action. Mr.. Harry Lacy, the IeadinR
PLAYER. sustains the role Of a gallant Con-
federate oflicer-a character that suits bis
nowers admirably. lie will have the
valuable assistance Of Miss Emily
Rirl. whose superiority as an IN
teUse emotional actress 10 universally con-
coded. She is az handsome as she. Is
talented, and as graceful rs she IS i'm,
pressivelv dramatic In the support oi
Mr. Lacy and Miss Rigl will be seen Mise;
Marion Keith. Marie Doran. Kate Haw,
thorne. Messrs. William Walker, Harold
Harts.ll. and George Hager. Inc drama
itself il sad 10 be one of an absorbing
character. stormy at times aud soothing
and amusing az Others.