Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
"uNDER THE RED RoBE =,

edward Roses adaptation OF Stanley
j. Weyman's romantic drama was pre-
scented at the Academy of Music last
night by II strong company, led by VIM.
Morris and Miss Frances Gacnt. I'm
der the Red Robe" is Il dramatic nor
trayal OF the exciting scenes in the
time OF Louis Mi and Cardinal Rich
eiieu The play was deliberately stag
ed ana costumed, and every detail re-
ceiNed the most careful attention. The
reception was of n most enthusiastic
Kind. the climaXes at the end of each
ACT GAZING Tor numerous and we'll
meritcd curtain calls. The perform
ance was Il finished production in every
particular.
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.
There is common saying among
those who know the financial results
of great acting that Mr.. Riley could
make his fortune upon the platform in
one year If he would give his atten-
ton to public readings. But the at
fractions for magazine writing and the
making of books seem greater to Mr..
Riley than the platform. He has just
completed an edition Of his works in ten
volumes, published by the Scribners.
OF New York. More recently he has
appeared IN the Atlantic Monthly with
4 new poem The Sermon of the Rose"
and still another in the December num-
Der entitled "Old Glory" which Julia
Ward Howe says is one of the best
poems ever written on the American
Has. Mir. Riley appears at the Acad
envy of Music Tuesday night. Tickets
are in great demand and the box Office
has been thronSed by eager purchasers.
purchasers
DIR. GEO. c. LORIMER.
One of the most distinguished lectu-
rcrs in the country Will deliver his
most famous lecture at the Academy
OF Music this evening DR.. George G.
l.Orimpr A IL
Boston, comes 10 Norfolk in the I.y-
ceum course, making Il special trip. lie
has never been here before, but it is
perfectly safe to say that he will be
In great demand after our people have
once had Il chance TO judge Of his pow
erS. To show how we'll known DIR. Lor-
inner is, is necessary only 10 say THAI
he has personal cable address In all
the leading cities Uf s-cuuntry-etf4ti
Canada he is q platform favorite the
press being enthusiastic In admiration
or his eloquence. The lecture on the
French Revolution Will have a supple
mentary attraction in the way OF 4
stcreopticon. which will furnish Illus
trations TO render still more vivid q
narrative already as graphic as the
GIT or impressive speech can make It,
One of the things that is most remark
cd upon by those who have heard DR.
I-orimer is the ingenuity with which ht.
Keeps the current OF his discourse from
being interrupted by the manipulation
of the stereopticon. There is no halt
ing in the story. BY system which
the lecturer has perfected. the illus
trations and words keep pace with each
other without any Interference in the
continuity or evenness of the tout en-
semble All who enjoy an instructive,
powerful, entertaining treatment Of n n
exalted subject should be among DR..
Lorimer's auditors tonight. Non-incm-
bcrs of the Iyceum may get tickets at
the box Office of the Academy.
"PRISCTLLA."
This graceful. catchy opera. which
was given with such unprecedented sue
cess few months since in Portsmouth.
Raleigh, etc, will be presented at the
Academy Of Music Tuesday. April II
for the benefit of the Girls Home. The
chorus has seventy well trained voices.
Their singing is an inspiration. The best
talent of Norfolk, Portsmouth. Tar,,le,,
and Bramb!eton are engaged in #
Professor Horace Smith. of Richmond
Va. will stage it, The managers OF thn
Girls Home appeal to our charitably
inclined citizens to lend their ala ~
this noble charity. They are irwin, -
raise money 20 pay off tho indebtedness
on the Home. The rehearsals nrn hoI1
every Tuesday and Thursday nights in
tho Girls Home until further notice.
AUDITORIUM
\ new caste of characters and enn.
cialties was presented at the Audito
rum last night to an orderly and pack
ed house.
The applause which followed each an
pearance denoted that the audience
was well pleased.
Nothing Objectionable was seen or
heard throughout the whole perform
ance.
Variety Is in evidence with US Your
wants are easily satisfied from, onr I'm,
mense collection of foreign 1yoolane
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