The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-17
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ceptlon and interpretation as Secret
service drama of the Confedcracy.
which was presented at the Academy of
Music yesterday, matinee and evening.
Ply Charles Frohman's company, which
IS composed Of as talented combination
or actors as has been seen here for some
time.
The. play itself has received the highest
praise from eminent critics in America
ana Europe, ana It deserved 1t. 1t Is
an absorbing war drama without q dull
inc. Strong IN action, powerfully
emotional and with situations giving full
scope for the exhibition of fine acting
ana the talents possessed in so marked
Il degree by many Of Mr.. Frohman's
companies, the play is one to make tho
regulations OF actors and actresses
MIR. Byrc1l Douglas played the role of
Lewis ,Duaont, of,Ithe United Status
secret Service on duty at Richmond,
Is an actor who will soon DO known as
great star. The mans powerful per-
sonaltty. his innate repose and many
other attributes render his success al
ready assured, although he Is but 20
years Old
Miss Isabelle Waldron as Edith Var!
hcy was strcclg and did excellent work,
and Miss Margaret Mayo as Caroline
Milford was pretty and charming, an
IDEAL Southern girl
80 N.C MI NLSIN, WIZ Is Il son
OF the late General kirkland, Confcdc-
rate states Army, played the part Of
!trrelsford, of the Confederate Secret
service, In n manner that won for him
! rnstntcd praise.
The other members of the company.
notably Mr. Arnold Daily, as Wifred
Narney, the young Confederate soldier;
Mr.. Harris as General Randolph, and
All. Barrett as the handsome cavalry
orderly. were very good, and the sue
| cess scored here by the play Is largely
| que TO their splendid support. The ef-
iccts produced in several scenes are
realistic and striking. The play goes
South from here.
NORRIS EROS DOG AND PONY
ShOW.-Norris Brothers Peerless Dog
and Pony Show will pitch its tents next
Wednesday, October Goth, on the vacant
lot opposite the city market and Will
remain four days, giving q performance
| each night at s o'clock and matinee dali
| ~ except Wednesday, at $50
1t has been 4 long time since n show
of this kind has visited this city, and
as 1t is n decided novelty, and by far
| the largest enterprise III its kind in
| America, it VIII no doubt be we'll re-
cclVed. The aggregation comprises
shetland ponies, dogs, goats and mon
Keys, which number over one hundred
| ana furnish an entertainment OF Il very
unique and interesting character
Inc method used in their educa ton
mas baen kindness and gentle iirmness.
ana thcy are said to display u cheerful
ness during their performance that IS
seldom seen in drained animals. and
winch lends much enjoyment 10 the en-
teriainment. The programme includes
Il military drill by Shetland ponies.
| bare back riding acts by dogs goats and
| MONKEYS. a aycitinrr lE.1,, i,,,r
| lest py ten English grcyhounds. and a
| minstrel first part in which thirty dogs
take part, including II great veriety OF
| interesting specinlties The clowns and
other comical characters afford much
amusement. Perhaps the most exciting
| feature on the programme is the work
OF The animal fire department. which
consists Of miniature hook and ladder
truck hose reel and fire engine, each
handled by dog ana monkey tircmen,
and drawn by pretty LITTLE Shetland DO
mes. which, after dashng at full specl
TO the scene of n burning building. res
cue number of their fellow creatures
from the flames. carry out household cf-
fecis and finally cNinguish the fire.
y miniature police patrol with mon
Keys as policemen is also seen In ac-
ton
The entire company will be seen on
parade daily ut II a. M
THREE STAR COMPANY.-NIana-
ger Thomas ID. Van Osten's Three Star
comedy company, an organization that
Is meeting with much success this sea
son, viii be the attraction at tho
Academy of Music each evening this
week, with the exception of Monday.
Maiinces will be given on she after
Moons OF Wednesday and Saturday, and
the prices for +hc engagement Will be
N. <t,ti n
placed at 30 cents Tor reserved seats
the balcony reserved seats Will be but
20 cents. and 10 cents is the price asked
Tor admission in the gallery The roper
toire o. plays and musical comedies
underlined for production include
"Dorcas," The Burglar" "Irorgiyen"
Rip Van Wrinkle" THE Clipper" and
Miss Galatea." Manager Van Os.en
VIII also present the lady band and or
chestra that he brought TO Norfolk las,
season with his Miss Philadelphia"
| company.
SCALCHT.-An event in the seasons
entertainments ut the Academy of Mu-
sic Will be The operate performance and
concert 10y the great Scalchi ccmpanv.
10 almost every one who has followed
the writers on musical matters the
name of Scalchi must he familiar for
she has been spoken about for the past
fifteen years as the very best artist in
her line.
Mime. Scalchi will be heard there in
some OF her best numbers and for the.
reason that il enables great artist to
give some OF her best selections an
operate concert is the most satisfying
entertainments for places whcr. the
regular grand opera is seldom heard.
Aside from the regular concert pro-
gramme Nine Scalchi and her asso-
ciateS will give one act of IL Trova tore
COMPLETE in every detail as 10 COSTUME