The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

Gus complicated situations in which they
are involved by The Meddler, whose
we'll meaning but meddling endeaNofS
very nearly cause the disruption OF sew
erai happy homes. Stuart Robson VIII
enact the misguided pryor into other
peoplo's affairs whose prochvity IN thal
direction inmeshes his entire circle OF
acquaintances 20 such an extent thal
he finally becomes entangled himseI'
The plot revolVes about the attempts
of Francis Eli ,Stuart RObsOn) to en-
tighten his various friends as to sup
pose1 dangers that threaten their house
hold. In his endeavors he very nearly
separates two husbands from their wives
and is the cause Of much mental anguish
10 other innocent people but oil 0eciueu
merriment 10 his audience.
Stuart Robson has contributed literally
10 Americas gallery of stage portal
lures. but II Is doubtful that II IN any
Of his former creations he has been so
delightfully."- drOll ana truly artistic as
10 detail and methods as he Is with the
character OF the marlplot, Francis Ell.
ON the other hand much Of the success
OF Mr.. Thomas comedy is due To the
admirable manner in which the play has
been cast With such names as reno
dore Babcock, Harold Russell, Theo
Hamilton. George paunceiort, Mrs'
Stuart Robson, Maude Granger, Gertrude
Perry and Marie Burroughs In the cast
4, Is not strange that The Medtler' sue
ceeded in scoring one OF the most en-
phatic successes OF the present theatri-
cal season IN New York CITY, where at
Wallack's Theatre 1t received its initia-
tive and where IL succeeded in attract
ing large and brilliant audiences Tor
neriod OF four consecutive weeks.
lT4 IN
notable cast, and as usual the dressing
az the play will havo most careful at
tcntion.
Charles q. Blaneys farce comedy. "A
H.rcd Girl" is the Offering on Tuesday
night at the Academy. II has a plot with
merit 10 satisfy the most exacting patron
OF farce comedy. and tho story deals
with the trials Of a German professor
OF Music al Vassar College, who is har-
raised by a bogus English Lord who
schemes to have the professor aid him in
securing one Ct tho pretty Vassar heir
esses TO marry him.
The Professor and his wife have n
hired girl 10 loot after their apartments
at the College. and the servant, like most
OF her kind. knows all about house
keeping. and she never falls 10 assert
her authority In and out Of the Kitchen.
She Is loyal 10 the in,eres OF her en-
pioyers. and in her crdedvors 20 protect
their interests she invariably manages
TO mis-managc everything. Collectors,
walters and a French ballet dancer help
10 keep the fun from tagging and there
is no end OF amusing situations, catchy
songs and choruscs. with Il attractive
soubrets. handsomely costumed The
music was written by Harry James, and
fn addition TO the regular numbers, the
latest topical songs and selections from
popular operas are introduced. The COM
pany includes p people. among whom are
many well-known artists. Thomas j.
Ryan. who plays the part OF the hired
girl. will be remembered as "a great sue
cess In vaudeville during tho past sum
mer and as a most unctious comedian
Happy Fannie Fields Edwina. Annie
and Charles Checkers. Campbell and
Beard and numerous other talented
artists are I'm the company.