The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
NEW VAUDEVILLE BILLS.
Tho Attractions for This Week at the
Two Parks.

Two Ehlt~
The rainy weather OF last week was
enough 70 saddcn the heart OF many vau-
dovllle managers but Manager Thos. c.
Leath. OF the Broad street Park, never
once froWncd ar his luck but busted him
self preparing for n bin THIS week that
would eclipse his former successes. and
stamp the resort as more up-to-date than
ever before. lie scanned with an admi-
rails eye his long list Of clever artists, and
chose with q careful elaboration four
excellent speciality acts. and presenta-
ton OF the WarscOpe. the latest picture
machine that fights the Spanish-Amer-
lean war with pictures by masnihed
photographs in life motions. Rice ana
Elmere. the Chlnaman and the ruoe' VINO
mako Of their acrObatic act farce com
cdy that is as fun OF FUN as MY Friend
From India" return this season win
trunks FUN OF new gymnastic traps and a
book Of wit and humOr seasoned Win
legitimate horseplay enough 90 make
their act one loud. long laugh. Tne
Rrown'ugs. high class and Accomplished
sketch artists. who have FOR several sea-
sons owned tho distinguished title OF the
best OF their profession viii make their
first appearance iu q southern CLINE
Flossie SinnOtt e. no souhrette OF the ag-
creation this week. and she is cousid-
cred by critics OF stage beauty ana arr
as being am exceptionally fine exponent
or her prominent position on the stage OF
comedy. John r. Ticrney remains from
Iaet week to tell o few more Of his conf
cal stories and joEiuGiy converse with the
audience The WarscCpe climaNes the
nroeramrae with pictures OF Cuba Ha-
vauq and naval scenes 1loloSrapned
under most trying circumstance Ihey
graphically picture sNIrmishes between
mo Cuhqns and D0ns OF spain naval
battles IN the Antilles life Ia the CUBAN
and American camps. tho horrors OK
Moro Castle. besides many personal PIC
lures OF famous personaees IN the war
and highly exciting scenes often WIZ
roeeod Tho removal Of the sides or tho
auditorium building has made the lnie-
rior dclightfully cool, and the eNceiieht
car service 10 and from tho park mas
nroved 10 be q strong card In the popu-
iarity Of the resort.
Main Streets New Bill.
Nr,ln street vaudeville Park after
r,,n 81 four weeks. marked by the APP
pear7nce OF many N the foremost enter
tainars ON the vaudeville stage, needs no
introduction to the public. Tho iact was
amply proved by the splendid manner IN
which the audiences there held mp laa'
yset rn6er the most discouraginB con-
dltfous which prevailed for the nrst three
rights Tho park IS now so equippeu'
however. that rain does not interfere
with performances and another improve
raent which has madeitsel popular rom
tbe ,,srv start has been tho laying or an
,robostra door directly in front or the
efare This floor is provided with indl-
,-f4,or chairs and tho whole makes q
pleasing innovation
Good music has always been strong
attraction 90 places Of popular amuse-
rnent and with a view 10 giving the pest
tbat can bs obtained in this line, JUST as
bo has 90 we'll succeeded in presenting
mrh-class entertainers. MANAGER fI@Aii
has negotiations IN progress Tor me per
rnanent engagement or iull olCho9'io'
1'his Will materially assist In the rem
dorinq of the highest grade OF musical
sDccle'fies class OF features WIN Nnlch
a. ts his aim TO make future bills sparkle.
T,at weeks bill closed IT'S engagement
to another large crowd last night ana 10
marrow niqht the places OF these per
formers will be taken by now people
frorn the initial rise 20 the maj drop or
tbs curtain. II 10 is fact that inc
,,g~,- needs no introduction lt Is equally
trus OF those VINO will holds lts boaruS
fhis week. First will come the Aleehef-
Mack trio IN one Of the most amusing
threc-cornered comedy acroDauc turns
known I'm tho business. one OF ther par
,ic,,,o~ feats Is a handstand over SIX
cbairs 40 o. table Following them VIII
come Foy and Clarke In comedy sketch
min, f1l of wholesome. clean, genuine run
Tbev believe in freaks and one OF those
employed is a globe OF real I've sold-hsh
y,hioh nlav an amusing part In the make
an III their turn. Miss Minnie Gilbert Is
"a charming a serio-cOm-c as essays 70
change the hckie mind from fact TO
frollc and Perry and Burks have become
adepts IN tho dialect Of tho Emerald Isie
IN talking and singing speciality. IN
conclusion Miss Lillian Perry Wih miro
duce some OF the latest song successes OF
Nrew YORK in addition 10 up-to-date
dances. 90 . ..
Tbe performances viii commence az
tho usual hour. and the same splshGl
car service that has characterized th'
rsst will be continued.