The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
loss Ply DFATV.
Creston Clarke and u meiodrama In Rich
ino.d his SyerI

mo-d his We"k
The Land of the Midnight Sum-" a
spectacular melodrama, win appear al
the Academy of Music tomorrow even
ing and Tue sday matinee and evening.
The following is a criticism of the meio-
drama. taken from the Dramatic Mirror
Of recent date:
"Melodrama reigns at the Fourteenth
Street Theatre this week-melodrama cire
and dreadful, but partly relieved by oc
casional humorous episodes and by at
tractive and effective scenic setting.
1.-The Land of the Midnight sun Is
described on the programme as play
OF human interest Superhuman interest
would not be too much to call 1t. Eyeats
follow each other in absolutely dizzyina
rapiditv. The whole gamut Of melodra-
matte interest is sounded; it's cheap hui
NOR dlroiu catastr0phes, sacred Sc
crets.' exaggerated sentiments, conven-
tional love scenes, and well-known types
Of character: while above all hovers ever
and anon the inevitable. sou-stirring pull
sations Of the tremolo fiend OF the orches-
ira"
Commencing with the performance
Thursday evening ana continuing the r.
malnder Of the week, with Saturday
matince, Creston Clarke, nephew OF
the late Booth. assisted by Miss Martha
Ford, a talented young actress, VIII be
seen at the Academy OF Music
i'm Hamlet' Thursday evening
Merchant Of Venice" Friday. Romeo
and Juliet" Saturday matinee and llcn-
elieu' at the evening performance. \
gentleman who saw the performance last
week. in Washington, REPORTS that Nj.
Clarke and Miss Ford both added laurels
to their wreaths, but that the support
was surprisingly weak.
r. d. MacLean besides presenting spe-
ciai production Of Spartacus next season
will give frequent performances OF
Otheilo. The Merchant of Venice. and
Richard III. Mr.. MacLean says his sup
port Will consist of actors and actresses
who have had thorough experience in
Shakespearean ana classic drama.
sss
Notwithstanding the hard times Prim-
rose and West recently broke the min
strel record In Chicago. playing to Ni.2't
on the week in The Chicago Opera House.
All the season this noted company has
enjoyed a remarkable business. They Will
hereafter play two weeks stands in the
cities.
Louis James has finally decided to
continue with Frederick Warde next sea-
son.
Caroline Hamilton. who was with paul
inc Hall when she was here last. IS again
az the head OF the company, playing
Robin Hood on the road.
Pauline Hall returns to the scene OF
her early success the New YORK
Casino. April 25d, opening in Madame
Fayart"
During his lecture before the Arena
Club in New Orleans. the other day,
Joseph JefletsOa was asked BY one on
his auditors as to who be thought might
wear the mantle Of Booth Il have 50
many Hamlets among my friends be
replied. that you viii excuse me If !
do not answer. lie who would succeed
Booth must be a man Of great dramatic
instinct very interesting and very hand-
some"
Joseph jefferson IS to play rip Van
Wrinkle" at the Star Theatre In New
York for two weeks, beginning April 10Th
This engagement Will end his spring tour.
1.-THE Princess Bonnie which was pro-
duced at the Chestnut-Street Theatre IN
Philadelphia. March 26Ih, Is success.
The press Of the Quaker CITY appear 10
voice but one sentimert-it Is III Tor
long run.
one n.sht during the frs, act of Sh'r-
idan. where Mr.. Sothern takes the par
rot on his finger and speaks 10 It OF MS
love for Betty Lurly. the parrot chuhied'
Pretty. Pretty, Pretty-yes, Mr.. sotherh'
and she is pretty-Polly.
Richard Golden Is himself again. and
Is preparing for next seasons tour ID
led Prouty."
This week Alexander Saivini Is TO MI
engagements I'm Nashville and LOUISVILLE
where he is a popular favorite ana usuai-
iy draws large audiences. Aouhs Se'N'"'
is having so much success mat manager
WillIison has extended his tour until iaie
IN Nay.
Taylor Grimes. Of Washington. ID. G.
has sued Barnabee. Kari. and Mac
Donald. propriet0rs Of the Bost0nlans' 10
restrain them from producing The Osal-
iailas. on q claim that the plalnt1h copy
rightei on December ID, 1871 an opera
substantially the same In music and
ubretto
Joseph OFT. who has made a popular
name for himself throughout the country
In THE Dazzler." viii star next season
in new farce-comedy.
utopia, Limited" Gilbert and Sulll-
vans latest comic opera, which met with
so much success in London. is playing 10
crowded audiences in New York. at the
Broadway Theatre. The company Is the
same that produced II in London.
'Giraile-Girana" was reviewed by LII
Ian Russell at the Casino, New York
city. last Tuesday evening. and the fair
Lillian met with her former success OF
last season.