Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-19
THE VAUDEVILLE THIS WEEK.
Strong Bills TO BE Presented at Both
Main and Broad-Street Parks.


The vaudeville, which may really be
said to have made its first decided ap-
pearance Of the season here last week,
has shown by the unqucstionabe marks
OF popular favor by which IL has been
received, despite the unfayorabe and de-
pressing weather conditions, that II mas a
firm hold on Richmond amusement lovers,
and one which second season VIII rather
serve TO strengthen than relax. Inc
grade Of attractions, too, has been hlgh,
and the performances have been remark
ably free from anything calculated TO jar
or displease.
This has been particularly true or
Main-Street Park, where the opening
weeks talent not only increased their
own regulations, but established the popu-
larity OF the resort by their really meri-
torious performances. Their respective
engagements closed last night, and to-
morrow night an entire change OF pro-
gramme will hold the boards. This will
be the rule throughout the season at
this park. and will no doubt contribute
not a little to its popularity. The fea-
lures Of this weeks bill will include the
appearance Of Drawee, the modern Jug
ger, who at various times has toured
with Primrose & West. Weber q Fields,
and the Barnum g. Bailey circus. He Is
one OF the fnOSL UNIQUE JhS5iciS DcANiC
the public, and in his series or apparently
impossible feats is assisted by Miss Marie
Greville. The two Bernards in their great
tramp and soubrette act will also, doubt
less, be prime favorites. Other names on
the programme will be Miss Annie Driver.
serlo comic; Mcdonald Brothers, Dutch
and Irish comedians; Miss Belle Wilton,
descriptive vocalist, and Dryden q Leslie,
the well-known comedy sketch entertain
ers.
improvements are in progress at this
park by which in future rain will not in
terfere with scheduled performances. Its
GOODNESS and freedom from any difficulty
in seeing the stage are advantages ap-
preciated by those who have attended,
and the same excellent car service as
that given last week will be continued.
Everybody enjoyed themselves at the
Auditorium last week, and Manager Leath
promises that with the changes this week
he will bring many new laughs and an
act that sparkles with pantomimic horse
play OF the kind that Monsieur Critique
speaks of often as legitimate; at any
rate, IL is not clown work. nor child s
play but comedy curiosity. The Me-
Donough Droll Trio is the name OF this
addition to the bill this week. and they
have lately covered themselves with the
folds of glory by producing the cleverest
acrobatic pantomime upon the American
stage, besides many eccentric dances.
Sam. X. Adams. comedian that tuggles
with sorrow and turns dull moments into
merriment by telling stories that are
new, and full of a seasonabie amount OF
gingery language, will be another new
favorite. From last week Miss Matte, a
charming little woman, with an artful
grace and manner of singing songs OF the
latest popular edition. will remain, as will
also the acrobatic comedians-La Moyne
Brothers and their clever boxing dog
Spike-and Sisson and Wallace will repeat
some OF their comedy successes.
Taken as whole. the bill will be even
more attractive than that OF last week.
The car-service, going and coming from
the park. is excellent and sufficient cars
are always KENT In motion to transport the
crowds