Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17

"a almost az prominent Per son".'s "
The yorld-famous Sarah Berhhn' eI..I L.
elf and I'm n few months III tHis S""n''s
Tho Fortune whose frowns she htu ~, %
many years to endure poufeu mo nv
purse NVO,OO.
The aSxsh musicale given under tne
auspices Of the Mozart Assoc'i''on VIZ
49, rlace AT the Academy tomorrow
- md will serve 10 reintroduce some
"a favorites 10 the members - the as
,"atation The Schubert Quartete' OF
Chicaqo. comprising Samuel I. Battee' as
c-st tenor. William Harris, second TENOR
George II. Wade. baritone, ana george
~ 10, haas. will be assisted by bliss
&C. II Reade. reader and Miss Maude
Hughes. harpist in rendering the lOiIo"-
ing selections: o,.,.,.,. hor.,
0uartette. I'm Absence Buck; harp
colo les Goutes des Roses tGodeiroidl'
ouartette. "a Stream OF Moonlight Gei-
beD; reading, The Soldier Oh tne In
nire'' page. baritone SOLO, win o the
Wisn" cherry: quartette "Foresters'
song Bishop: harp solo. "Chimi frena
Wheshire); quartctte, Three Doughtle
Men" Humphries): reading, the Echo
and the Ferry" QngelOwD; quartette Inc
Pilgrim" arranged BY PROCTOR.
II Alexander Salvlni who comes TO the
Academy for the last three nights OF this
week. should accomplish nothing more
notable than the revival Of the drama OF
romance and chyalry, 1t Will nave sun
brought sufficient fame to earn for him
Il very conspicuous place In the present
era Of the American stage. But there
are not lacking in numbers those VINO
look TO him for far greater achievement,
"a. 1..- haf N n
strate his true worth until he shall elect
TO play the great roles OF tragedy where
in he may have sufficient scope 10 dis
NAV the tremendous force and power
which he possesses in 50 eminent a de-
gree. No one more than he has labored
so assiduously for the good Will OF the
public, and his enterprising and studiou5
methods more than merit the many IA
yors he has received at its hands.
On Thursday night. and at the Saturday
matinee. Mr. Salyini viii make his bow
as the Joyous. cunning, intrepid DAr-
tagnan in Dumass perenniaily popular
romance. THE Three Guardsmen' "hen
his patrons will once more see that eX-
citing intriguing. picturesque lie III
France when King. queen, and cour-
tiers had to dance to the tune OF Riche-
lieu
The most interesting event OF his en-
gagement will OF course. be the first
production here on Friday night. or his
new play the Student Of Salamanca,
which Is the most radical departure OF
Mr.. Salvinrs brilliant career ON THIS
occasion he will make his first appearance
in the field OF light comedy, a novelty,
indeed. for one whose name Is associated
with serious endeavOr.
OF hardly less interest. and. perhaps,
Of even more importance Will be the
presentation on Saturday evening OF
Huro's grand romantic tragedy, "t'ty
BIAS" which is certainly the most ambi-
tious and legitimate Characterization Mr..
Salyini has yet attempted II was given
on his last appearance bUt only as a
matinee bill. when but Few had the op-
portunity OF seeing It. yet his performance
left an impression which viii undoubtedly
serve 10 attract large audience on TINS
occasion.
The supporting cast Is practically the
same as before. among the more prom l.
nent names being William Reimund, VII
liam Harris. John 4. Lane. Eleanor Mo-
rctti. Maud Dixon. and Augusta de For
rest. The scenic equipment for the entire
repertoire is new and is said to be on a
more elaborate scale than heretofore.
In announcing 10 the pubic that upon
March 9th. at the Academy Of Music a
testimonial benefit would be rendered tc
the Imperial Quarte,te under his man.
agenent. Mr.. Horace T. Smith. the genial
and affable controller OF destinies Of thi:
and numerous other sterling attractions
did not hesitate TO thrust aside the veil
Of the future and prophes" that the au-
dience on that occasion wot II be the most
colossal Of this most successful season
II Is to be hoped that Mr.. Smith did mol
reckon without his host. for this one
thing at least is certain that the capacity
Of the Academy Is altogether inadequate
to seat the large number Of admirers, wei
wshers. and those to whom the quartett'
has at one time or another afforded de-
light and satisfaction. The boys are doini
excellent work and improving right alone
the line. They have. moreover. been In
dcfatigabe IN the cause OF charity
and the benefit will be as well timed as /
Will be appropriate. and. may add
acceptable. H. T. -.