Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05

son, or at least so the blll-boards say.
However, an investigation will prove that
he and his company OF comedians are
simply appearing In n farce comedy en-
titled, Looking for Trouble" III ths &C.
centric comedian has a good show this
year, as he no doubt has, he won't be
troubled, and IL he hasn't, he needn't
bother about looking for It. It Will find
him before he gets away. for he stays
with us two nights, his dates being We'd
nesday and Thursday, with two perform
ances the latter day.
The comedy is said 10 be full Of fun,
with just enough plot 10 keep up the In
terest. Joe OFT Is n favorite here, and he
still holds his place with many as the
only one" Among those in the COM
pany are Burt Jordan, the Fansons Games
and May Abbott Dawson, George f.
Campbell, Edgar ST. George, Miriam Mar
tell, and Lizzie NJ. Darling.
Friday and Saturday. matinee and
night. Ward & Vokes and their big COM
pany Of farce comedy celebrities will pre-
sent "The Governors" 1t should prove
a merry magnet. indeed. Ward q Nokes
are credited with being the men who
coined the word fun. and their enter
talument IL constructor lOf iduEiiAlH Pun
poses only and Is designated as va
riety farce" As II presents a rapid me-
LANCE OF vaudeville features. songs,
dances. and witty repartee. the term
variety Farce" Is well applied. Hand
some scenery has been provided for the
entire three acts. The wardrobe OF the
comnany IS promised TO be exceptionally
rich and every possibly adjunct supplied
To make the production high class. The
company numbers about thirty people.
and the principals are all recognized lead
ers In the vaudeville world. Johnny Page,
Lucy DAILY. John Keefe, Margaret DAILY
Vokes. Louise Kerln. Matte Horribly,
Nina Walsh, Cheridal Simpson, the Bos-
ton Quartette, and Charles W. Young are
all prominently cast. In the speciality
numbers a new programme or origins
creations is assured, and as this Is the
particularly strong point in the formation
Of a Ward & Vokes entertainment, most
enjoyable menu Of this kind of amusement
is sure TO be provided.
"Happy" Ward IS an old Richmond
boy. and began his theatrical career IN
this CITY. He numbers his friends here
by the score.
The bill at the Bijou this week VIII no
doubt prove quite as clever as any that
IL
Comedy Company are put down as the
head-liners. This combination IS com
posed of Harry Thorne, Miss Maggie VIII
lett. James Gaylor and Miss Tony Graef.
They have Joined the vaudeville forces
and are making good" The three Holds
worth. European artists. do sing
ing and musical actJ the Tanakas, Japa-
nese jugglers, perform feats in when
members Of their race are more adept,
probably. than the artists In this line OK
business of any other nation; Al stern
Will no doubt, be wei received in MS
clever limitations and impersonationsi
AIaude Mcintyre will sing some OF her
song hits: Rosario is said TO be a wonder
on the slack-wire, and will be seen IN
his sensational act; Charles Diamond
and Miss Beatrice are down for unique
musical act. and the Brahems, in their
illustrated songs. take the place OF the
vitagraph. which closed its contract last
week. Keno and WEIGH, back-face
kuock-abOut comedians, are well known III
Richmond. as they have appeared mere
so often with minstrel organizations. They
also contribute their turn TO the pro-
gramme.
4 notable engagement at the Academy
this month will be the appearance OF
Eueenia. Blair in "a Lady Of Quality,
that was 50 successfully produced by
Miss Julia Arthur, a the Wallack
Theatre. New York. last season. The
character Of "Clorinda Wildairs' in the
play has naturally created even more or
a sensation in the dramatic form than
il did in the book, and to Miss Biair mas
been given the praise Of making equally
as perfect a picture of that vixen, mis-
tress. and murderess as did Miss Arthur,
who had the advantage Of an original
production.
The Secret Service Company has been
having a hard time recently and when
here. most of the members OF II were
I'm high state Of nervous excitement.
Three deaths have occurred In their
midst within a week or two.
Mr. Fred Ward. stage manager at the
Blou. has resigned his position, ana VIII
leave for Philadelphia tomorrow lie
has made many friends since he has
been here, who will regret to see him
leave.
"Happy" Ward will. no doubt be given
an ovation here this week Richmond is
his old home. and his successful career
has NOT caused him To forget his friends
here. who knew him when he stood at
the very bottom Of the ladder
Joe OF. the "only one" is playing week
stands nearly altogether this season. lie
is said To have most excellent company.
The Dawn Of Freedom" company has
closed. which will account for its nom
appearance here this week.
AN the wonders universally ascribed to
Rogeuthal must be- q magician That he