The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-19

is the attraction at Main-Ssreet Park this
week. and one OF the largest crowds OF
the season witnessed the opening y r
formaDce last night That II was well
pleased gathering was manifested By the
rounds of applause and roafs OF laughter
that greeted the efforts OF some OF the
stars OF the vaudeville branch OF the
MISUNDERSTANDING profession.
Miss Ada Jones. a handsome young
woman. sang very nicely several real
new and catchy songs and was repeaie ily
encored. Then came James Gaylor ana
Tiny Grar. who presented an upto-date
comedy sketch that made them iavorites.
Both possess well-trained voices and the
music they introduced was new. ME-
Gayior unwound n crisp monoloSue that
made hearty laughter and the act Closed
with new comedy duet. MI lie" care
the famous change artist Followed anu
presented one OF the nest acts seen III
Richmond since vaudeville was intro1uc-
ed He presented one act drama ana
took the part Of eight characters ana 70
do 50 had 10 make fully twenty complete
change OF costumes. lie closed MS act
with a violin solo that ciIed for an en-
core. Mr. Carries act was n great MT.
Sig. Alliners trio Of performing monkeys
an exhibition of wonderful feats. one
Of the monkeys performed number or
real difficult feats In a trapeze' ana
caught and tossed a bah with his master
a la Cheshro- SteelmaD.
Tho show continues through the week,
with the regular Saturday matinee.
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
The Dan Packard opera Company COM
menced a return engagement OF TWO weeks
at the Auditorium last evening under
most favorable circumstances. The house
was we'll filled and each and every mem
her Of the c0mpany's cast was given d
hearty welcome back. The former great
success the company made VIII undouDl-
ed'y be repeated. for there mas never o,eh
a better repertoire opera, organization WISH
this city. The cast OF The company is an
exceptionally good one, each pIIneipal ne ue-
ing an artist Of ACKNOWLEDGED abiiiiy. ne
chorus is strong and the costumes new
and handsome.
Last evening the company produced
II. NJ. s. Pnafore in a splendid man
ner, the many tuneul numbers OF this
delightful Old favorito opera had 10 De
repeated again and again. Every one OF
the company played The difficult roles IN
a very satisfactory manner. Inc oIl
Joseph Porter. X e.. b. Of Mr.. Ghocft
Clayton WAS an excellent performance and
only strengthened the general good opin-
ion OF him as a comedian. MI Mounijoy
Walker caused a large amount az laugh
ter. lie Is q great laugh producer.
Mr. Warwick Gan0r, the excellent bari
tone Of the organization, was accorded
much applause and made a decided Inn
preston in the role Of Capt. corcoran
His introduced song in the second ACT
was greatly appreciated and gained for
him a double encore. Mr.. Charles n.
Holmes. as Ralph Racksiraw. sang m a
very credttabie manner lie has a tenor
voice OF remarkably good quality MISS
Cariotta Gilman was warmly welcomed
back as Josephine She looked very
attractive and sang the music allotted 10
her in a highly artistic way. Miss Gilman
as a prina donna easily carries on the
honors Of being the best ever heard IN
this city with a repertoire opera company.
Miss Josephine Kerkwood as "Hebe
looked charming and sang and acted this
pretty role in a way that made her many
friends. She ls a very clever artist Miss
Hetta Beaudet as Little Buttercup, was
all that could be desired. Her perform
ance was excellent. Mr.. Frank Rdsda'e
and Mr.. Charles Stout as THE Boat
swain and The Boatswain's Mate re-
spectively were very good.
The performance was thoroughly en-
joyed and the lovers Of opera in Rich
mond will miss q treat by not attending
the performances Of such an excellent or
ganizauon IS the Dan Packard Opera
Company.