The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
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rhe hest OF all the war plays as not
orl, cha critics who have seen IT, put
he principal dramatic authorities almost
unanimously affirm Secret service 10
be viii return under Charles frohmah s
,,,snaoerrent 20 the Academy on Thurs
d,v nieht secret Service IS a ro-
,rerce oil the Coufcdcracy. IL was writ
tlD bv william Gillette, and most OF
chose those who saw 30 here last year
e,y ~ is tho best OF all the good work
done nv this author. IL Will De remem-
bared that the hero is "a Northern spy,
oneratne within tho Confederate lines
M Richmond. who fell in love with and
Is loved by q beautiful Virginia girl
lfqraee- Charles Frohmau has equip
ned the play with cast which has re-
cofvod tie wlrmest praise of the CRITICS
wherever So has been presented. IL is the
comuany which has been supporting Mr..
Gillette in New York and London and
through America. till recently when Mr.
Gillette retired temporarily 10 write new
NAV. In fhe company are, in addiuos 70
nfr Bryou Douglas. who plays again the
leading role: Misses Sara Perry, Hope
Ross Ida Waterman, Alice Leigh and
Dallas Tyler. Messrs. Campbell Golldn,
Walter Thomas. Joseph Brennan, NJ. l..
Alsop. NJ j.. James and Charles Crosby.
seats and boxes are TO be placed on
sale tomorrow.
"THE BR1DE-ELECT."
The first presentation here Of sousa's
new comic opera. 1.-THE BrlQc-tlcct,
which takes place on January 59th AMI
mst. ut the Academy at Richmond, VIII
Doe the most popular musical event Of me
season and Will attract notable audi
ence Klaw and Erlanger and B. u.
stevens. promise that Che production
shall be the most magnificent ever seen
upon the comic opera stage IN this coun-
try it viii include the original cast,
chorus. bauets. scenery and appointments
of the famous Kn.ckerOocker Theatre, IN
New York The music of "The Bride
Elect" is charming aud eXcelently well
varied 10 has am abundance Of popu-
lar numbers and many Of the ensembles
are so broadly constructed and so richly
scored ass 10 suggest the grandeur OF
CRANE opera. The choruscs are so finely
sung as 20 be quite feature OF the
opera. and the principal parts are given
by the original cast. including Albert
Hart, Hlda Clark Christie Macdonald,
MabeUa Baker Alice Campbell, George
Lyding. Melville Stewart. Harry Luck
stone and Charles III. Drew.
Herbert Kelley has had a very curious
coincidence in beginning his starring
season at the same theatre on the same
day Of the same month I'm which he
made his debut in this country IN 1@2
The theatre was Wallacks, New York,
and the date September 18th. He played
continuously IN New York city for thir-
teen vcars-a record never approached
bv any actor. The name "Kelcev-Suau-
non" has thirteen letter. In his case
'l8' has proven q fortunate number.
Euconie Blair viii be seen IN this city
shortly as "Clornda Wildairs' In "A
LADY OF Quality" Miss Julia Arthur
| former successful play that only recently
terminated @ lengthy run IN New YORK
At THE BIJOU.
There is every reason TO believe that
the success Of tho Bijou Family Theatre
SIS certain. for the attendance has been
greatly beyond the expectation OF the
management. who have been painstaking
I'm their efforts to please. and who have
certainly been successful
Just now the popular entertainment
an over the country is vaudeville, and
fashionable vaudeville seems TO have been
successfully launched here. The Bijou's
entertainments have been strictly first
class. and met with popular favor. Every
effort has been made by the management
of the new and coy theatre 10 secure
only frst-class. refined actors. and in this
they have been quite successful.
This week a new bin will be presented
that promises to be the best I'm the history
! of the house
Collins and Brien. a comedy team OF
splendid reputation and the Sisters Mahr
need no Introduction 10 the Richmond
! public. Both acts have been seen here
and met with popular favor. Collins and
Brlen do a very amusing comedy act.
and the Sisters Mahr are fine singers and
dancers These were features OF the
original vaudeville az tho jefferson Hotel
Bo0f-Garden two summers ago.
( Tho Raymond trio win mako is hrsi
| appearance in this city and 10 is said
i that they present a splendid musica
act that has made them popular in al
| tha frst-class vaudeville theatres.
The hve Az Brothers q troupe ~ ex
1 ccllent Arabian acr0bats. win bo seen ir
/ some startling foats. and Miss Heller
| Byrne. a pleasing little entertainer. pro
misses 70 become p favorite with the pa.
{ irons Of the house.
Duffy Sawtelle and Duffy made the hi'
/ OF the performance az the Grand Opero
/ House az Washington last week ant
will probably be a feature OF the week.
! performance here. Master Duffy IS z
( very bright child whose really clever
turn has won for him an excellent nam'
! On the vaudeville world
AS "a special feature the management
! has engaged sydney Grant and Miss Nor
I ton 10 present a hi9h-class comedy sketch
: which should be very pleasing Mr.. Gran