Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-08
AMysEM ENTs.
"HIs FATHERS BOY"

MT. Roland Reed. supported by Miss
lsadore Rush and q competent COM
pany, presented ut the Academy of
Music last night Sydney Rosenfields
lnughable comedy His Fathers Boy"
The play s\full of complication, which
develops rapidly into most amusing sit
nations until the final climax is reach
ed, when three families hre so badly
entangled that 1t would seem impossi-
bic to prevent q serious termination.
Tragedy, however. was not the intent
of the author, and 1t all ended in Il
forgive and forget" Roland Reed Is
favorite With our theatre goers, and
was greeted last night, as usual, with
4 warm reception; receiving, at the
close Of the second act, u most enthu-
siastic curtain CALL Mr.. Reed express
ed his appreciation of this evidence OF
the satisfaction of the audience In a
neat little talk before the curtain. Miss
Rush and other members Of the COM
pany shared fully in the success of the
evenings entertainment.
THE NORToN-D1LLARD CONCERT
Those who, in spite of insufficient
notice and advertisement, of tickets
which did not even state place nor
time. yet found their way TO the Y. NJ
C. a. hall last night, were wonderfully
we'll repaid for the trouble they took.
Unfortunately Misses Norton and Dill
lard are comparatively unknown to the
music-lovlng public here, else they
would have had q packed house. AS 1t
was-well those there were enthusiasts
tic in their applause and more than
pleased with the genuine artistic treat
afforded them.
Miss Norton. as q pianist, has the
attack OF Rive King. the subtility OF
touch of Hoffman, and a clearness CT
Interpretation of her own. Miss billiard
is q violinist and artist. In phrasing,
shading and tone command she ap-
proaches genius, yet is too modest to
pose other than as Il humble player of
the divine instrument. Withall she has
noble appearance and gracious and
charming manner. The two leave Nor
folk this morning. but may return later
In the season. 1t is to he hoped they
may, and that their next appearance
may be plainly announced
WITH THE LADY MINSTRELS.
The entertainment given by the Lady
Minstrcis and Concert Company at the
Elks' Hall last night, for the benefit
of Calumet Tribe. No. 81, I. o. r. NJ,
drew bis crowd. and all during the
entertainment. and at it's close. the big
audience was delighted: and the pleas
ing mingling of the witty. ridiculous
and charming gave opportunity for the
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Yahn and Morton, who were to have
entertained with musical speciality.
were unfortunately absent, but their
place was well supplied by Misses Ken
ncdy and La Due. These young ladies
deserve more than casual mention. for
both have sweet and pleasing voices,
and Miss In Dues alto bids fair to gain
her much praise and note In the flu
turc. Prof. Schwinks violin solo was
well received and appreciated The fun
makers. Lloyd Daily. Abe Moses and
Dan Leslie, were enjoyed to the hearts
content, and the Mozart Quartette
made a hit every time 1t appeared. Mise
Maguire's Rotations were much enjoy
ed.
a decided compliment was paid Nor
folk COMPOSERS by the selection of vo-
cal numbers Sing Me Song of the
South" and where is My Boy To-
Night" being among the solos rendered