Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-20

and sumptuous manner in which they
have been staged. His fine scenic re-
vivals of Julius Caesar" Henry w."
and other Shakespearean plays have re-
ceived praise in these columns hereto
fore. This year II is announced that
all the pieces in his repertoire are as
carefully mounted and as deliberately
staged as have been any of those whose
productions in previous seasons have
added SO largely 10 his fame as a pro-
mofer Of the highest form of dramatic
art. as well as an actor of eminence and
distinction.
Mr.. Warde's engagement In Richmond
Is announced for Tuesday and Wcdnes-
day Of this week. when, at the Mozart
Academy. he will give three performances,
as follows: Tuesday, D'Ennery's ro-
mantle drama. THE Mountebank"; a a
special matinee on Wednesday, Henry
Guy Cartoons picturesque loye-story Of
ancient Venice, entitled, The Lions
Mouth" and Wednesday night, "Runny-
mode: or, robin Hood and His Merrie
men" which Is a historical and roman
tic drama, founded on Incidents in Eng
fish history. which led up TO the cele-
brated meeting on the meadow of Runny-
mede In the year. a. D., 1912, when the
Great Charter. regarded TO this day as
the safeguard Of personal liberty, was
signed. interviewer with this plot is
the story Of the famous outlaw, Robin
Hood that favorite hero OF romance and
history, whom, with his bold followers
in Sherwood forest. the author of the
play closely connects with the leading
spirits Of the uprising of Normans and
Thames that eliminated in the success
at Runnymede.
It will be noted that none of the plays
announced are tragedies, but they az
ford Mr.. Warde a wide range for TIE
display OF his histrionlc abilities in varied
lines. The Warde organization this sea-
son numbers thirty members. and spe-
cial feature OF his productions Is the
rendition OF musical numbers introduced
by a double Quartette OF trained voices.
Prominent in his dramatic support are
Miss Fanny Gillette, Mrs. Isabelle wal
dron, Miss Fanny Bowman, and Miss
Lucia Moore; and Messrs. Charles ID.
Herman, Charles Sutton, Albert Deltwyn.
II. d. Byers, Ernest c. Warde. Harry c.
Barton, and j. Landers Stevens.
The famous old Gilmore's Band will
come 10 the Academy Of Music on Thurs
day OF this week, October oath. for two
grand concerts-afternoon and evening.
II is still called band" In Difference
to the old name that has stood for twen-
ty-five years, but as a matter Of fact.
under the splendid Victor Herbert re-
gime, II is more OF a great orchestra than
band. The classification Of instruments
more nearly resembles that Of the large
orchestras, with the single exception that
the reeds take the place OF strings.
Herbert is reputed to have brought Gill
more's up to a plane far above that
OF the old band at its very best. even
in Its palmiest days. The soloists who
will appear in the concerts here are
Victor Herbert, cello; Herbert J.. Clarke.
cornet: Ernest Fl. Clarke. trombone;
Sig. De Carlo, piccolo; Adds j. Gerry,
autoharp and Miss Ida Klein, the famous
prima donna, at one time OF the Metro
politan Opera German), Of New York.
1.-THE Ride Of Life" a melodrama which
has enjoyed a remarkably successful ca
reer, will be brought to the Academy for
three performances next Friday and Sat
urday. This sterling old play will be
interpreted by a very strong cast, and
will be mounted in superb fashion, with
new scenery. Many startling MECHANICAL
and electrical effects will be introduced.
The play has won golden opinions wher-
ever it has been produced. 1t is strong
in situations and heart interest, and its
course will be lightened inexpressibly by
a number Of specialties, which are new,
clever. and amusing