Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-08
VAUDEVILLE LAST NIGHT.
The Offerings AT the Three Resorts
Very Good Ones,

The bill presented at the Roof Garden
last night is probably the most evenly
balanced one that has been given at hat
resort. There is no act upon il that is
so far behind the others as to appear
weak by comparison. Sidney Grant and
Miss Norton scored the hit Of the bill in
an act that was refreshing by reason OF
its lack OF the usual business and horse
play that enters so largely into many
turns presented by such teams. This
number is very appropriately billed as a
"DraWing-ROOm Interude." Mr.. Grant
does some very clever limitations OF Well
known actors. and Miss Norton. In a man.
ner all her own, and seemingly without
any attempt at stage effect. is heard in
a very bright little m0nologue. They
were heartily encored.
Lowell and Lowell. comedy acrObats.
contortionists, and equilibrists, We're next
in favor. and their act was splendid
Bryce and Inman, Irish comedians, did
an act that went with a rush. and which
caused the audience TO laugh loud and
long.
Nina Collins, i'm her singing act, made
a most favorable impression, and Coax
ley and Hustled. who were down for the
first number. danced well. while their
little dog "Trix" did his share TO make
the act the hit it was.
The entire bill was a good one, and
will be repeated every night this week.
with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
There were no disappointed people at
the Auditorium last night, for the pro-
gramme as furnished by Manager Leath
was one OF the best seen here this season.
The audience was large and enthusiastic,
and demanded recall after recall.
The various acts went with a vim I'M
usual for a first night. Billy Van had
everything his own way In his quaint
monOogue, and told a number of new
things and Fredo and Forrest, the tramp
and the soubrete. introduced a sketch
with many new features. including an
electrical device that startled the audi
ence. Misses Willard and Raymond. the
sisters" this week are charming young
ladies, who do some neat song and dance
work Evans and Grant, in a black-face
comedy of much merit. carry along the
audience upon a sea Of fun and the IL
lustrated songs by Garry and Walters re-
ceived the deserved applause that was
coming TO them.
The bill will continue every night this
week. with a Saturday matinee.
The Maiu-Street Park vaudeville last
night, with one Of the best Dills or IT'S
season, broke the attendance record Of
the resort. Almost any act on the bill
would have been strong enough for a
head-liner.
De Forest and Boyd were the favorites,
and they presented a black-face act that
for genuine merit of wit and fun Is the
equal OF most any OF them. Mr.. De
Forest. in his actions and mannerisms,
is a duplicate of George Wilson when the
latter was in his prime.
The Quigley Brothers have a sketch of
eccentric comedy that is just humorous
enough 10 keep the audience in con-
tinual laughter and they made a rousing
good hit
Armstrong and Porter-Mr. and Miss
have an Irish sketch full Of srappy jokes
and new songs.
The Sisters Valmore proved 10 be pretty
dancers. with an act that is out Of the
ordinary. and they became warm favo-
rites while Miss George Lingard made
a most pleasant impression as come
dienne She is up-to-daie and Is a clever
dancer.
The bin will be seen every night this
week. with a matinee on Saturday after
noon