The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

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Of ALLAN a-Dale," and to her is allowed
that pleasing task Of rendering that most
delightful Of melodies in the song of on
Promise Me-" Clara Wisdom, formerly
of the Carleton Opera Company, is cast
for Dame Durden;" Miss Mary Palmer
Miss Ethel Balch, together with Mr..
John Peachey, a celebrated English tenor.
who has record of 400 nights in
Dorothy" at the Savoy Theatre, Lon
don. Mr.. Italian Mostyn. who was last
season with Agnes Huntington, as her
comedian. is cast for the funny role OF
the Sheriff of Nottingham" also Mr.
Frank Pearson, a noted basso, as "Will
Scarlet" Mr.. Edwin Isham as bold Lit
tie john" Edwin ID. Palfrey is the Guy
of Osborne. A. Il. Nichols as "Friar
Tuck" who has played this interesting
bit OF comedy many times. The chorus
is a strong and excellent one. and is COM
rnented upon everywhere they sing as
the best on the road Every attention
has been paid to stage detail, the cos
tunes are perfectly handsome. the scenery
magnificent, with their capable orchestra
TO interpret the lovely music. Mr.. Fred
Dixon, who staged the opera on it's first
production for the Bostonians is the
stage manager of this organization. The
opera will be produced here next Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings. with
a matinee.
"Zanzic' will be tho attraction at the
Richmond Theatre tomorrow and Tues
day evenings. lie has received especial
commentator of the press. The Louis
Vile Courier-Journal speaks Of him as
follows:
Zansic was ably assisted by Mile.
Florine and Harry M Helms. The per-
Torrance was divided into five parts,
one of which was taken up 10y an enjoy
able exhibition in juggling by Helms
Some of his balancing and juggling acts
were wonderful
In the first part succession OF small
tricks, simple straightforward exhibitions
were performed. The second part, called
1.-THE Grecian Slaves Dream" In which
Zanzic was assisted by Mile. Florine, was
startling and astounding. Mile. Florine
was raised into the air without any Wis
ible agents. and then seemed to float.
Hoops were passed over her head and
along her body to the feet without en-
countering resistance. A beautiful illu-
sion called lie Cocoon" was next given.
and well received and heartily appla lded.
"Voudoo," claimed to be a Hindoo mys-
terry. and which was startling enough to
suggest affinity with his satanic majesty
was next given. The performance, which
is of high class and fun Of new pro-
auctions and departures. closed with a
large number of interesting sleight-of-
hand tricks, many of which were new, be-
ing invented by zanzic.
An attraction of more than usual in
terest to theatre-goers Is Daniel Froh-
mans company, which will appear at the
Richmond Theatre on Friday and Satur-
day, MarchS1st and April list In the two
favorite plays Of the New York Lyceum
repertoire THE Charity Ball" and 1.-THE
Wife" Both plays have been seen here
before, so an extended description OF
plot and incident is unnecessary
1t Is Manager Frohman's policy in send
Ing one of his successes on the road 20
endeavor to give, as nearly as possible,
en- exact reproduction Of the original per-
Torrance in New York. TO secure this
end the most careful rehearsing Is re-
serted to under Mr.. Frohmans personal
care. Every piece OF business, every de-
tail. gesture and injection are noted and
prearranged. Nothing is left II chance,
and the public get as nearly psrfect
performance, from the standpoint OF the
original production, as IL Is possible to
give. This policy has been followed in
the preparations for the tour OF 1.-The
Charity Ball. and "rhe Wife," which
were rehearsed under the personal direc-
ton OF Mr.. Frohman. The company is
said to be frst-class in every respect.
1t has been selected with n view TO giving
good and smooth performance without
undue preponderance in any particular
direction Each part Is considered as
being Of equai Importance to the whole
effect and Is expected TO be played well.
The new end handsome scenery which
is carried will lend an additional strength
TO the performance as a whole. as will
the costumes, which are of the latest
fashion. The principal members OF the
company are Messrs. Arthur Elliot,
Walter III. Crosby. Homer Granville III.
a. Sheldon, Fred Conger. and the Misses
Charlotte Jettell, Blanche Weaver, Ethel
Creybrooke Jean Coye and Eliza Logan.
''The Charity BALI will be the opening
play and two performances Of 1.-THE
WIFE will be given on Saturday.
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Wilson Barrett. who is so kindly re-
niembered here by those who Ike artistic
acting. and also by Mr.. Ed. Hamilton
Cahill. lessee Of the Academy, who iost
considerable money by the lack of an
probation of Richmond theatre-goers.
dropped into poetry the other day i'm one
or the columns Of the Cincinnati En-
quirer. Like all true poets, he has Ms
ideal woman Here is a description of
her:
"A woman. tair.
For II Is woman's province to be fair,
Ana yet whose beauty is her smallest
grace:
No mail-clad Amazon, with helm and
spear,
Her only shield her native innocence,
Her charm OF gentleness Ia round her
head.
The light or truth In in her gentle eyes.
Her garment the white robe OF chastity:
While Charity, Of all the virtues Queen,
Sits on her brow.
Fearless In well-doins. In sorrow strong.
Healer OF wounds. aftlictions minister,
More good than pious. Just q little blind
70 mortal weaknesses. A woman born
Affecting not TO scoyn a woman's fate:
. A peace with destiny. hsr husbands