The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-28
FUN FOR TINE WEEK.
Attractions to be seen Mt the Play Houses
The Pantumime.


In the performance Of 1.-THE Prodigal
Son" at the Richmond Theatre tomorrow
night by the famous Paris Pantomimsts'
one may realize how unnecessary, after
all. are words in the expression Of every
sentiment and passion Here IS play
complete in every detail, telling story
with beginning. a middle and an end
with all the by-play one expects IN the
comedies nowadays represented on the
stage, and bringing out every sentiment
and feeling that one would ascribe 10
people placed under similar circumstances
in real life, enacted and brought 70 us
fullest realization without single spoken
word. Naturally the surprising results oh
tanned by these French performers lie
in the fact that they are adopts in their
art, and by reputation the foremost pam
Economists in Paris. Until the arrival OF
this company legitimate pantomime was
wholly unknown in America. Now. now
ever, one may witness the play OF "lhe
Prodigal Son" one Of the subtlest Of arts,
accomplished almost without a flaw, ana
with surprising grace and beauty. ANY
notice of L'Enfant Prodigal would be
incomplete without some allusion TO the
music which accompanies the entire ac-
ton Of the piece. It's ptllose IS m
terpretive. IL follows every det9ll
OF the play, is sensitive in light and shade.
never forestalls or lags behind the move
ments of the actors, and never intrudes
upon the piece 1t accentuateS the sudden
strokes, and impresses the bits Of detail.
That LEnfant Prodigal throws It's smart
above the heads of many theatre-goeis
is frankly admitted. It's appeal IS directed
TO artistic perceptions quite as much as
any production that has ever been seen
on the local stage.
The engagement is for three nights
and Wednesday matinee.
The Las Lecture.
Tuesday night Or. ID. c. Potter Will
complete the series Of lectures he has
been giving at the Academy Of Music
for the benefit Of the Centenary Methodist
church. Those given the last three weeks
have each come up TO the highest stand
ard and greatly pleased all that have had
the pleasure Of hearing DIR. Potter. Next
Tuesday the lecture IS not only intensely
interesting, but the views are all new.
and entrance a lot Of extremely beautiful
scenes and views. Nothing but words Of
praise have been heard on all sides at
these lectures about the Worlds Fair.
and no one who failed TO attend the great
Exposition can afford TO miss this lecture
Blue G'ass.
''Blue Grass" Kentucky romance, will
be the attraction at the Academy OF AIu-
sic next Friday and Saturday and Satur-
day matinee. The Philadelphia News
says Of It:
"A large and select audience witnessed
the presentation of "Blue Grass" last
night at the Chestnut-Street Theatre.
From the liberal amount Of applause be-
slowed on it the piece evidently caught
the public favor. The story presents a
delightful picture of society and home
life in a region of Kentucky famous for
its handsome women. thoroughbred horses
and even good whisky.
Glove episodes. charming lsituasions'
and interesti-g adventures mark the pro-
gress Of the play which is replete win
thrilling interest. and the cast has leit
nothing TO be desired. having evidently
been selected with care. and rendered eN-
cellent work In the portrayal of the char-
asters.
Mrs Cyril Norman proved herseii 10
be an actress Of marked ability and quick
" won the favor OF the audience. Inc
scenery used was pretty and effective