Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26

evidently 20 mach 90 his fancy that upon
his return 10 Virginia he became a regu-
lar patron Of the theatre. The London
Company a. Comedians better known as
iallain's company. was al that time The
best. n not the only. regular organiza-
ton or players IN the country and Do is
recorded that Washington Witnessed their
Performance Of "The Merchant 81 We
nice" a. the Williamsburg Theatre in
September. 1852 During the next Few
years his military duties kept him far
away from the colonial playhouses. but
it is evident that even boz the exciting
days Of the French and Indian war his
thoughts occasionally turned toward bis
fayorItc amusement Indeed Doe wrote 90
Mrs Fairfax in i75s that he would esteem
hs Ure more agreeabiv spent ln PLAYING
"a role in an amateur production OF cato
than in tlHng part boo tedious cam
plign.
After his resignation from che service
be- found more frequent opportunity to
grUf his lowe OF fhe drama and his
ledger from l1tO to l77i proves chat tickets
for the play were by no means the least
~ his expenses The most frequently oc-
curing entry FOO his diary during this
period ls "Dlned ~ the club and went
tO the play" The names Of the dramas
and actors that he saw are rarely set
down. but ~ is likely that they were prin-
cipally the sh1kespearian PLAYS present
ed by the American Company 81 Come
diaus
with the outbreak ~ the Revolution
Washington plavgong came 10 ond.
but the war produced r. new phase" says
Mr. Ford. "by putting him into them
not. as he once wished. as performer.
bat of character Thus Thomas lay
cocks play. entitled The Fail OF British
Tyranny and an anonymous farce.
STYLED The Rattle of Brooklyn both
issued in i7I6 Introduce the Commander
in-Chicf 600 the cast ln 1854 Peter Mar
k0c's tragedy Of THE Patriot Chier was
based on his Revolutionary services. and
BOO 1921 another tragedy. entitled wash
meton. was issued in Paris. the author
being a NJ do sauvigny"
There are only two offerings 40 the
Academy this week-Hoyts "A Texas
Steer" tomorrow matinee and night.
and Primrose q Dockstader's Ministries.
Wednesday az two performances. "A
Texas Steer" the great political satire
from the brain ~ the man who has
caused no end OF wholesome fun by
cleyerly holding 20 the light the weak
ride Of many phases Of life. is "a favOrite
To- Richmond j. o. said 10 come Co us
none the worse for wear. on the contrary.
90 seems 90 improve the more one sees if.
This is doubtless due 10 the fact that
MIR Hoyt builds mp and strengthens his
plays. ana constantly adds new features.
Tie has secured m exceptionally strong
cast for "a Texas Steer" Katie Putnam
has been specially engaged for 'Bo-sy.'
VIII H. Bray plays his original part
''Thc Minister 20 DahOmey' Herbert b..
Sears f. m, Maverick Brander" Others
in the cast are the Bison CITY Quarteite,
William + Walc0tt Ben n. Cook. Lester
J.. Pike Harry G. West Frank a Girard.
H. - Emery Gustave Neavile Charles
~ stevens ~ w. schaut Zelda Piidi.
Julia Graves. Gertrude Reynolds Flor
ence Gerald. and George g. Denton.
The engagement OF Primrose & Dock
stader's Mirstrels will be- "a notable one
among lover. OF To- burnt cork This
new minstre, Organization promises
of many novelties. re-
srlendsut stage setting magnificent c1s-
TUNES. and a eoodly number OF clever
artists The entire company don- burnt
cork and viii iuaugurate "a decided de-