The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
TWO SUCCESSFUL PLAYS.
ON THE MISSISSIPPI AND OUR FLAT
TOBg SEEN AT THE ACADEMY.
The Former Play VIII be Given with SUE
perb scenic Effects Emily bancker 'ns
clever Coincidence.

IN The Mississippi" may not ha hat
significance TO the new generatiol
poss.s,cs Tor the od-timer OF u
noa,-racirg. gan. bling. negro>
DAVIS. but We are not so far away
the scenes depicted in this play 10
inscnsible to the romance OF tho
The play OF that name mas an ensasi
,f,le or course IL cannot be otherwise
than sensational. as 1t could then De -
faithful portraiture OF the period o. tns
slave the lash, the bowie-kniie anu 'ne
revolver; when gambling and general law.
lessncss fiourished on The Father OF the
Waters" ION the Mississippi gives
glimpse OF this old wild life, rev a thing
Of the past Plenty of men are yet alVe
who have the actual experience OF contact
with that life. The magnificent scenic
effects in which the play Is set VIII orins
back a flood OF "reminiscences IN when the
floating palace OF the Mississippi, the sor-
geous spectacle OF the Mardi Gras, the
gambling helIs OF New Orleans ana the
tropical swamps OF Louisiana, form
part. This play had very SUCCESSFUL
run last season and is to be at the Acade-
nv of Music on Monday evening next.
IL has peen revised and thoroughly
..ouipped with a strong company. There
orb Ave sets OF scenery In this nve-acs
rooAsdrama Four OF these are said TO
no ri, mphs of scenic art. original anu
roveI Dhe swamp scene with troplcai
offects ~ fire flies, croakng OF frogs,
singing of birds. &c. The New orleans
Mardi GraA in which the characters III
the plot apIs'ar zen masque. The old
time Mississippi steamboat and us traai-
tional gambinA scene, famous gamoiihs
palace in the CIAcent Guy whehsaininins
was an institution, there, and lovely view
of Lockout Nount2in in Tennessee,
masterpiece. The phrt and action are
based on the viilainy on charming SOUTH
EN- woman. who fescn'Aes rich North
erner and causes him toy lose ms fortune,
and then drives him toy. an attempt AZ
suicide. but is saved on tht Drink OF sen
destruction by a simple-heArted mountain
maid The action Is rapid aAd carries .no
audience along by both eye am ear INC
comedy part Is of original hue an mum
Der of pleasing specialties strens 'hen us
hold upon the audience The com pahy Is
a strong one and numbers among S,ne's,
Robert McWade Jr., J. J. Farrell, Nllred
Beverly. Wilson Deal, Harry HanscdNnpe:
Gus Mills, Julie Ring, Valerie Bergere f"u
Josie Ssson.
OUR FLAT.
On Tuesday and Wednesday. and AT AZ
matinee on the latter day, Miss Emily
Bancker will make her appearance IN this
city at the Academy Of Music with her
excellent comedy organization. Miss
Bancker's fame and popularity are TOO
We'll known to expatiate upon. and IL must
not be inferred that Miss Bancker IS
stranger to the theatre goers., ON the con-
trary, IL was first accorded New York
f.yceum audience to recognize her abili-
ties Miss Bancker's triumphs I'm comedy
roles has stamped her an artist OF the first
class. She is, perhaps, the foremost come
dienne on the stage to-day. The public
will remember her as the popular leading
lady with Miss Rosina Nokes. and her as
ISOLATION and artistic achievements In tho
four-rears with this charming actress
brought her into special prominence.
Then came several successive triumphs as
the bright particular star IN Mr.. VIII
knson's Widows" "Cloriana." etc. Miss
Rancker has surrounded herself with a
company which i'm itself stamps the at
traction as one OF merit. without doubt
the strongest support ever accumulated
for "A star. IL includes such well-known
exronents OF real comedy as Will Man.
deville George w. Parsons. IA. ID. James,
Anita Verno, Miss Channey Olney, and
others. Miss f5ancker. during her engage
ment at this theatre, Will present MISS
Musgrave's greatest success, our Flat"
n screaming farce. which ran for two
years in London and one hundred nights
i'm New York. Special scenery VIII no
employed In the presentation. Miss
Bancker's costumes are simply gorgeous.
modelled by Felix Of Paris, and are mar
vels of the modiste's art, and a source or
admiration to the ladies.