Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-17
THE GIRL FROM PARIS.
She VIII BE 81 the Academy To-NIor-
row Nicht-POllS Millcr'S Trio.

Tile greatest event OF the theatrical
season here is announced in the special
engagement Of "The Girl from Paris"
Edward Z. Rlcvs famous production,
which viii take place Tomorrow niGht
at the Academy The piece is one OF
those dainty. exquisite entertainments OF
the comic opera oruer with delightful
book by G,ora. Dance. author OF the
"G,Isha." and q catchy score by ivan
Catyu Iuterspersad through this clover
combination of comedy ANA music ls
series Of ma-l.ueeut dances, beautiful
chorusts. and effects of the most elauo-
rate description. 10 is said 10 surIaSs any
Of M Klce.s past successes. not except
iug the famous "Evangelne,' Excel
~I5r. IT," or "I42' The effectiveness az
this superb combination may be fully
understood when 10 lis known that, not
v.itbe-auding tie great financial depres-
sion that existed iu New York during the
mast season. the average receipts OF "lhe
Cir, from Paris exceeded SLIGO a per-
flrmance Throughout, the entire run ol
some three hundred nisnts.
The piece. as presented here. VIII g
the same as 70 was az the H.--l1-~Q-aFr
Thtatre. with the same lavish disregard
for expense as marked its production
there. Every feature viii BE- included ln
a more elaborate manner from the cur
tain rise to its final calling ln tAe last
at on the magnificent eIects Ok ITS
novel ending.
IL requires a larse company ~ some
forty or nifty people % present the hJNel
production. To interpret the piece, Mr.
Rice has secured the services Of an eN-
celeut cast. which contains many p-o-
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attractions.
The TILE role Of THE Girl from Paris
is interpreted by Miss Mamie Glroy,
who viii be remembered as the pretty
Young lady 20 whom the success Of most
OF Charles Hoyts plays Is due. Miss
carrie Bfhrs. who starred IN Excelsior.
Tr 81" viii appear as Ruth, the famous
slavev: Miss Clara Lavne, OF the IAl-
liam Russell and Della FOX opera com
panies. assumes the part Of Nora Miss
FLORENCE Norwood. us Mrs. Honey COMB.
and So throughout the long list Of ladies
.pnearine ia the attraction, the same
standard is maintained.
Mr. Harry Hermsen VIII appear as
Hans. the hotel-keeper whose famous
I'll Is 10 laugh is dsoted the WoFid
over: Edgar Halstead as tho SHINING
rt.bt" Tbenezer Honeycombe; William
Pompjer. Charles Drake as Dingle. and
Phillips Tones as the young laWye1' Tom
Eyer.eieh. In addition 10 this partaI
roster Oh those appearing in the caste
fbere are choruses OF wheelwomen, Al
nine girls. and every sort imaginable.
irbsn there il the noted young French
dancer Nile. Fleurette. who viii appear
in her new creation. La Parisienne.
Takins it all in an. The Girl from
paris" is a production one can haIdiy
foreeo The pleasure Of seems, Tor II Is
10 lauah" we all desire.
Observation-Disclosures
That famous combination or merry
makers. Miller. S.sson ana Wallace, VIII
r4n.at az the Academy next Tuesday
nieht their novel three-act performance
rhat introduces each % The three artists
i'm their various spec.alt!es.
Mr. Miller will be assisted during his
act bv Captain Frank Cunningham and
q large chorus OF voices. trained 10 assist
the comedian in his negro melodies. MI
S.sson has written new one-act farce
mat ne ana Miss Ester Wallace VII! APP
r.ar i'm. IL includes many amusing situa-
/ lions songs. and dances.