The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-12


J the cash stakes and thus enabling him
| 10 marry his sweetheart, wire walker
in the circus, determines to test his
strength against that OF the great Turk.
| ism wrestler, 1oothlck Pasna. 100 great
emphasis upon the hilarious fun of the
story. however may lead 20 "A wrong I'm.
preston az 90 the proG IctiOn II As in
reality one OF the most costly and cab.
crate ever given az the Gaiety, London,
and at Days theatre ia New York. Tho
SONGS are exceptionally bright rhymcd
and the music is gay and appropriate.
There are. In particular. two duets,
J professions" and Clowns that are
said 20 be delg.lul. while the fame Of
Tho dainty solo, "A Little Bit of String Do
IS already continent wide. The scenery
is The most elaborate ever used iu this
kind Of a production and is idcnticaly
the same as that employed when the
piece was given two years ago at DAILY S..
The circus scene in the second-act IS re-
nlistic and animated. one OF the most
ingenious accomplishments OF latter day
artists being the way IN which is given
20 the back of the stage, as seen through
"a high archcd entrance. the vivid appear
anco OF a genuine circus with perfor-
nance I'm full progress.
''The Gcisha" was seen I'm This city last
season and was then pronounced one OF
the pretuest operate productions Of the
season
OF an tho successes that have been
made IN comic opera, perhaps that Of the
"Gcisha" has been the greatest. Very
few iu fact have LETT such favorable
impression and words Of praise hardly
suffice to express tho pleasure the Gel
sha" has given to thousands of It's adj
nfrcrs 10 IS surely very dainty dish,
wei served and very palatable. The pro
duction this year as in the past, viii be
equal TO lts former greatness.
Tho company S. up 10 Tho high standard
Of an OF the DAILY ORGANIZATIONS. ana ln-
cIudes Charles DANNY, Thomas ricketts,.
Bert @. Thayer. w VI. Frederick. Harry
Sanford. A. a. Parr, Frank Knight
Misses Helen RovtOn. Minnie Ashev,
Maud TNss. Claudia Petit Maud VIII
llams Laura Tappan Josie Dit and a
remaining company Of over forty poo
pic. The company carries is own
scenery and is handsomely costumcd.
"A STRANGER IN NEW YORK
Next Saturday matinee and night,
Hovt's most amusing entertainment
a Stranger IN New York will Ice pre-
scented Playwright Hoyt has written and
PRODUCED n score or more of comedy sue
ccsscs but from an reports the one that
has made him the most dollars and placed
him more prominently before the public
as successful author is, "A Stranger 10
New York"
Since this clever comedy was present
ed here 10 has Undergone many changes
and many improvements have been made
and Il IS claimed by Mr.. Hoyts friends
that I'm "A stranger In New York as now
constructed this popular playwright has
never shown q more thorough knowledge
of what makes the success OF such
piece than in this production. It's novel
features ri1iculously funny scenes ana
situations stand out now more boldly
than ever
theatrical event of unusual promi-
nence Will be the engagement az the
Academy shortly of Miss Eugene Blair
I'm "A Lady of Quality
Miss Blair who has been prominent
before the public In traeic and emotional
roles, will be seen as Clorinda Nidairs
The play is So hye acts and though in
theme 10 follows The book. # still departs
particularly in the ending as greater sym
patty is added and more PICTURESQUE i1-
cidents introduced. ii would be well q
mention incidentally that the novel was
written by Frances HOdGsOn Burnett.
being also dramatized by this lwell-known
literary woman. assisted by Mr.. Stephen
Townsend.
AT THE BIJOU
cessfui career. Tie policy of the house
which was uaugurated on the start has
been maintained Us has been evidenced
by the Praise bestowed on each act m
past weeks bOtn boy public and press
The bin 20 be presented this week Will in
nowiso DO behind those that have pre-
ceied g. IL will. In fact, De ahead OF
former bills, II such a thing were posi-
bic.
Heading the list Of stars this week
are Barney and DIck Ferguson. the fam
Gus irish knOck-abOut comedians. direct
from the Keith & Proctor circuits. where
they have made such hauerug success
as laugh provokers. The team has been
here before in farce comedies and have
been favOr.tes.
Dick and Alice McEvoy the original
Hogan Alley Kids. in their latest comedy
success, "Casey's Corner" come highly
recommended from managers of the best
vaudeville houses Ia tho country. The
act is fun Of singing dancing and cha
racter representations, promising TO be a
decided hit
Il is seldom that a good dog and mon
KEY orcus is seen outside OF canvas COW
er.nr. but one that is good and has a
great reputation is the exhibition OF Pro-
fessor " +. Norwood. The troup OF
dogs and smart little monkeys is great
fnvofiie IN the western country. A few
weeks ago Professor Norwood closed
an engagement in Plttsburg and decided
90 come East. Last week his exhibition
OF dumb animals smartness pleased large
Washington Manager Wells
secured tho act and 70 Will be seen here
during the entire week Professor Worm.
wood has about th.rtv-fve monkeys am
o.s and the only trained ant-eater in
the world. These animals appear on the
stage in costume and go through their
work like real actors This part Of the
entertainment will be o treat for the
children.
Fenn and Mack the popular knock
about black-faced comedians. are on the
bill. and their "Komets OF Kore6y' have
furnished lots OF fun. THIS team is known
here and VIII probably be q drawing card
Manager Wells has decided to keep last
weeks favorites. Keno and Weich. the
funny scrobats. for another week. and
they win put n new business. Ths act
last week was a very good one. and Il is
said that the one the team will pre- sent
this week Is even better,
Mr. William = Baker ard Miss Edl p
Randall who were featured I'm w. 4.
Bradys great spectacular. "Tne Pola1
Star last season. nave lately joined the
vaudeville ranks and arc eaia 20 be PEE
sentirg one Of the clcve~est comedy
sketches OF the season. Miss Rdrclu IS
a pretty girl and SIMS ard dances hcr
way right into popularity, and Nj Baker
is n comedian Of merit
Bernard Dyllvn IS "a mono'or-tist Of wide
rar,nt gfion TTn ma lc q hfu hft IN Wa D.