The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-25
THE Old HOMESTEAD.
A Return Date at the Theatre-Leo Wheat
mt the Mozart.

THE Old Homestead" which will be
presented at the Theatre Monday night
and Easter matinee at the usual time, Is
a nipple story, and deals with one OF the
purest types of country life in New Eng
land. into which is thrust a wedge OK
life in the city" a moving panorama Oh
the two. Many a parent can look Daek
over their past life and remember Just
such scenes, and how many times tiese
have been recalled for the benefit OF their
own children. The moral tone Is perfect
the impression pure and Wholesome aS
the most ~scrupulous can desire; It's sue
cess is the simplicity in dedllhS Win Il
subject that comes home 10 most or us
auditors Very few families to-day but
what have their Joshua Whitcomb, ~
Aunt Tidy" and son "Rube, and the
characters of ICY Prime, SETH Perkins,
Happy jack and "Rickety Ann go to
make up the list or iainllar races unaeT
many a family roof. The company mat
presents the play here is the MY one
now in existence, and contains the very
strongest features OF both organizations
which have heretofore played the piece,
insuriHg a more complete production than
has vet been given. For the musical
numbers a collection OF unusually fine
singers have been employed, and the old
songs, which have done SO much TO en-
nance the beauty OF this quaint New Eng
land play, promise 10 be rendered more
exquisiteiy than ever. The company Is
the Identical one that played 10 crowded
houses here earlier this season.
Leo heat.
Music lovers will be given a genuine
treat at the concert TO be given at the
Academy on Wednesday night, for Mr..
Leo Wheat. the piano virtuoso. Is to APP
pear. assisted by the popular soprano,
Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Clin, and the
Tuxedo Mandolin and Guitar Club. Mr..
Wheat, who has been justly styled the
musician of the future Is a master or
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derful and brilliant execution. He Is a
genius in Interpretation and improVisa-
ton; 10 the former is due his reputation
among critics, and 10 the latter his sue
| cess with the masses. The famous
Cradle Song" which the divine Patti
so often sings, was composed by Mr..
Wheat, and a waltz of his, The Girls
Of the South" Is destined TO become very
popular.
reputation for herself in Washington.
being endowed with a beautiful soprano
voice of great range and sweetness, in
addition to a charming presence. and
made many friends here when she as
1isted Professr Bischof in a concert sew
eral years ago. She was then Miss Nell
lie Wilson.
A concert OF unusual merit IS prom
ised. ~
The Tuxedo Club is considered one ~
the finest organizations OF its kind in the
country us repertoire embracing an class
es of music.
The Lyceum Dramatic Company that
appears at the Richmond Theatre Tues
day and Wednesday, March 9th and 18th
come TO us highly reco nmended. Miss
Lillian Radcliffe, who appears as LADY
Isabel In East Lynne. and Lady Aud
ley" in Lady Audley's Secret. IS we'll
known both In Europe and America.
having appeared successfully in all the
principal cities. Her support on this oc-
casion is composed OF artists well known
20 Richmond theatre-gOers. East
Lynne" Tuesday evening and "Wednesday
matinee and Lady Audleys Secret"
Wednesday evening.