Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-31
AHUSEHENTS.
"RUPERr OF HENTzAU."

Anthony Hopes sequel to tho Priso>
ner Of Zenda, as presented by James
*. Heckett, and n specially selectcG
company, under the management of
Daniel Frohman at the Academy OF
Music last night proved to be not only
quiet society event, but decidedly the
dramatic event of the season. Notwith-
standing the downpour Of rain the
Academy was we'll filled. Those who
braved the storm felt fully repaid. and
1t would have required in addition
many wet blankets TO dampen the ardor
of their enthusiasm, as one dramatic
situation after another followed in
rapid succession and thrilling clmaXes
transformed into oblivion all else eN-
cept the living portrayal of the great
story before them. Mr.. HackettS splen-
did work in the dual role is beyond
compare. his rapid changes of character
and costume being n marvel. Curtain
call after curtain call. and the most
prolonged and enthusiastic applause at
tested the unanimous approval of his
audience, and a few we'll chosen words
of acknowledgement OF the star formed
u lifting conclusion to the thlrd act,
The climax OF which was duel between
Dudolph Rassendyb and Rupert of
l1entzau, one of the finest pieces OF
sword work we have ever witnessed.
The supporting company is n superb
one.
THE MINSTRELS TONIGHT.
At Nlonteflore Hall, at Sis o'clock to-
night, grand minstrel benefit Is to be
given for the rebuilding fund of St.
Vincent's Hospital. The outlook is for
a crowded house. The vocalists are the
Misses Green La Due and Waikart Mr..
McDcrmott and the. Orpheum Quar-
tettc; Comedians. Lloyd Daily and Abe
Moses; and Master of Ceremonies, Dan
Leslie Professors Shuster and Shwinck
have charge OF the musical numbers,
and Baby Ellen Green. the champion
cake walker, will be seen in one of her
original specialties. The company num-
bers fifteen people, and pleasant
evening is promised all those who at
tend.
THE SPORTING DUCHESS" :
The management announce that the
presentation of The Sporting Duchess"
ut the Academy of Music tonight will
be one OF the most elaborate perform
anccs 'of spectacular drama ever given
in Norfolk. Il abounds in novel situa-
tons. strong scenic effects and witty
dialogue. and the stage settings. judS-
lng from report. Will cap the climax.
Prices: %, so, 75 cents and 81.
THE JAMES T<IDDER-HANF
COMBINATION.
The engagement tomorrow evening
and Thursday matinee ana night or inc
great star triumvirate, Louis James,
Kathryn lIddcr, Charles b. Hanford,
and their associates. brings forcibly to
mind that the field of the Shakespeare
can or legitimate drama, as represented
by actors of the older school. is narrow
ed down to n very few organizations.
Managers WaGenhals and Kemper have
brought together three of the greatest
of the survivors Of the old school that
produced Forrest, Mccullough, Booth,
Barrett, J<eene and others. The COM
nany includes John a. IIllslcr, Harry
I.angdon, Barry tombstone, Norman
Hackett, Thomas Coffin Cooke, j. l..
McVicker. Collin I[emper, w. A. Lin
coin, Miss Helen Singer, Miss Aphic
James. Miss Emily Bethel, Miss Drof-
nah, Mrs. Harry Nandenhoff and TWEEN
ty others. Seats for all three perform
ances on sale at the box office. Prices
range from % cents to $3.50. Matinee
prices, % cents to 81.
CORINNE.
On Friday evening. November Sd. the
theatre goers of this city Will again
have an opportunity of seeing at the
Academy of Music, Corinne. who is so
we'll known here. The management
promise n strong supporting company,
and n most elaborate production of one
OF Smith and De Lange's funniest crea-
tons, entitled "Thc Little Host" with
scenery, costumes, and In fact all
paraphcrnaiia connected with the pro-
duction frst-class in every respect
Manager Howe, having done his utmost
to surround Corinne with every prlcti-
cal aid known to the modern theatrical
manager.