Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

artistic relative values of her other i'm
presentations, there has been but one
Judgment one verdict, of the merits OF
her work in this trying role.
In representing the dainty Viola ana
gentle Rosalind Miss Rehan's abilities
are somewhat confined to sweet sentiment
and a gentle play of fancy; but as Kate
she bursts these bounds, and in a whirl-
wind Of feeling and passion discloses dra-
matte possibilities simply heretofore sug-
gested The poet of Stratford nursed an
eccentric humor when he furnished this
character. BY one touch of genius ne
created the prototype of the one VINO
must be won. not by sonnets of the ro-
mantle swain. but by the strong and ag-
gressive nature that fights its way TO
victory and commands respect. 1t Is a
splendid creature, rather naughty, ana
consemptuous than shrewsh sh-spirit-
ed. but not the vixen, and. above ALL a
woman 10 be won before she can De
wooed. Miss Rehan will be supported by
Mrs. Gilbert. James Lewis. Charles Rich-
man, and, In fact. most Of the DAILY Thea~
ire favorites. The present tour Is made
under special arrangement with Mr.. Day
by Messrs &. Il. jefferson and Kiaw q
Erlanger.
brooke in his new American camedy
1.-THE Spectator" has been one of the
big surprises of the year. The play is the
first attempt at dramatic authorship by
George III. Broadhurst, a young man. still
i'm the twenties. The play deals with life
on the Chicago Board OF Trade TWO
speculators. whose antagonism Is OF many
years standing, are on opposite sides OF
a great wheat deal. Both are in II so
deeply that whichever wins the other Is
ruined, and the son of one is in love with
the daughter of the other. The second
act shows the Offices of the rival specula-
tors. and 1t is said to be one or the most
thrilling stage presentations ever given
in legitimate play.
In John Fullerton, the shrewd, warm
hearted. hard-dghting old SPECTATOR, Mr..
SeabrOoke has a most congenial role' ana
one which gives him ample opportunity
for dramatic work, as well as for the
display Of his well-known comedy talent
The supporting company is an admirable
ana in every respect, and includes such
well-known players as Atkins Lawrence,
sydney Booth. Frederick Peters, Prince
Lloyd, w. II. Bruce, Roy Fairchild, Ethei
Winthrop. jeanette Lowrie, Blance Moul-
ton, ana Marion Young.
MIR Seabrooke makes the initial presen-
tation OF this. his latest success, at the
Academy Of Music on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, and at a special
matinee on Thursday afternoon.
when Richard Mansfield studies a new
pert he does not stop at anything that
will give him points as to the portrayal
Of a certain character. While studying
the mart of Baron Chevrial. in "A Pari-
sian Romance" who dies suddenly from
heart-faiure, he visited well-known
physician to give him points as TO the
SYMPTOMS Of dissolution Of that particu-
lar disease. He also went through
number Of hospitals where patients were
being treated for heart-failure, and even
watched some Of them die. Mr.. Mansfield
never stops at anything, no matter now
painful or unpleasant so long as 1t viii
help him TO perfect part.
The central figure In "Vilon. the Vaga-
hond " otis SINNERS new play, was one of
the greatest poets and the greatest black
guards of the sixteenth century. His best
poetry was written in prison, and many
Of his best inspirations came to him while
he was I'm a state of beastly intoxication.
The acting opportunities Of such role
can be imagined. and 1t Is said Mr.. Skin
ner takes full advantage of them.
The publication Of odette Tyler's novel
"Ross.'' has been so successful that the
publishers have requested her to give
them another book. Her next mover,
which will be issued In June, Is TO be
entitled, "The Sins of Commission
Frank l.. Periey has just received the
ubretto OF Milloecker's new comic opera,
1.-The Trial KISS" which has achieved
great success abroad. IL the book IS as
good as the music the work win oe pro-
duced by the Bostonians.