The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
GLITTER OF
THE F00TLIGHTS

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than delighted to know that Billy Van.
the king of black-faced comedians, and
easily the leader Of all fun-makers. viii
hold the boards al the Auditorium during
this week. Those who have sen Billy
Van will need no urging 10 make them
90 again, and those who have not seen
him viii scarcely be willing 10 lose the
chance to remedy the omission.
While Billy Van Is the head-liner, he
has able support. The Colbys in their
comedy musical act. entitled "The Ger
man Baker and the Musical Serving
Maid" are said to be most excellent.
stewart and Gilin. the sensational
sketch artists. arc at tho top In their
line. while Tho Colby children, Master
Frank and Baby Byrle. are as captivating
and cute a couple as ever came before
the footlights.
4 drawing card IS Miss Matte Boar
man. the singing and dancing soubrette-
she is said 70 be one Of the best IN her
me.
one and sur 20 please The ride 10 the
Auditorium SIS delightful. and hrst-rate
music win be furnished each night by
the Citizens Band.
She Roof Garden.
That the jefferson Roof Garden IS
success. and that it is a popular place
OF resort these warm evenings is eyidenc-
ed by the fact that large crowds nave
gathercd at the cool and comfortaois
"sl,y theatre" and enjoyed the perform
ances
Refreshing winds from the river make
the roof garden one Of the coolest places
in Richmond. Manager Wells is present
ing the very best ebtainabie talent
Since the opening OF the Garden barney
Pagan. Harry stanley, Henrietta Byron
the B0ndcils. Johnson, Davenport anu
L0rela. the Eddy Trio, Hastings ana
Wright and other very prominent acts
have been seen there, and for th!s week
the bin is. Mcintyre and Heath, Arnln
and Wagner, Snyder and Buckley, Ilddle-
winks and little Johnny Dugan ana
Marie Richmond, a bin that has certain
Iy not been yet surpassed In this city.
IL is aclaOwledged by the profession
press. and public that Mcintyre and
Heath are the greatest black-fac3 come
dians Their act is an original PROOF
against Duplicating. for new business is
constantly being introduced. The laugh
makers are paid large salary and they
earn &c. They have been seen all over
America and abroad they are favorites.
Tho act is q laugh from start TO finish.
Arnlm and Wagner the Vocahsis' WHO
scored one OF The big hits OF the sea-
sou. al the Bnou. occupy prominent
place ON the bin. Bertha Wagner is
pretty and She can sing, and the come
d. and singing OF Bruno Arnim Us above
the ordinary
SNYDER and Bucitey arc recommended
by press and public. as one Of The bost
comedy musical acts. They do their
work in character make-uDs. and do not
deueud on their talented ability as mu-
siclana 90 get along, for both are very
clever comedians.
Tldd'ewinks and little Johnny pngan'
leaders Of juvenile performers, viii please
the ladies' and children and make friends
with men folk too They are character
actors. singers. and dancers par excel
lcnce. For several seasons they have
been the stars of the H0gan's Alley Com
uany that was on n long time IN Greater
New York and the little comedians now
enter vaudeullos with date book fun
Of weeks
Marie Richmond is known here She
entered the company of Richmond "a
vorites a couple of seasons ago. and I0ok
place near the head of the line. "a place
no one else has stepped into. and when
she bows on tomorrow night she viii
entertainer. and helps make the bin one
OF the most attractive of the season.
Regular performances VIII Doe given
every evening at S.45 o'clock. and mat
incc Saturday at $3.50 o'clock.
Main street Park.
Main-Street Park. the popular place Of
amusement at popular prices, ls gong 10
be the home tins week of another v4udt-
vile bin or the same high class and at
I'D
at the park since Ar. james d. arm
strong succeeded Iurug & Seamon as the
New York representative OF the manage
mcnt.
The bin last week drew the largest
crowds of the season, and was pfo-
uOuuced Lv unbiased critics as one of inc
best ever seen I'm the city. such is likely
t0 be the natlerns fate OF the programme
to-morr0s night as IN the place or mead
liners stands the unrIyaAed comedy gro
tesque act of The Ben Iarney irlO, VINO
have every chance OF making STURDY
hit. They are not confined 20 one loim
Of amusement but their act embraces
the scale of Legitimate entertainment;
Alaude Deity stands an able second 10
the trio. as She Us not only d SQUIRE tle
with charming personal magnetism Vut
She has "a llghly -cultuIeu aopI@4io Fv'0~
Fox and Foxie. the funniest clown on
the stage. and his smart DOG. VIII spring
an act that is certain 10 be the noVe.ty
Wilson and Halpin come forward with
a new act Of eccentric comedy, that tens
Che tale of tramp ana q swell WINE
Tvncb and Jewell will hold the position
al comedy sEetchers This is an act that
has lately caused a Juror IN the large
cities Owing to fits originality, and me
clever artists who know almost every
method Of making their audiences
i9uch The Saturday maunees AZ me
mark have become quite popular ana are
largely attended.