The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-12
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The fsr end % the theatrical season Is
coming on apace. and a glance backward
Will show that Richmond during the pres
ent season has developed into a frst-class
"show-town."
Not only have the theatre gocrs here
been given the opportunity 20 see and
enjoy some 81 the best offerings OF the
mimic world as they relate 20 the lcEiti-
mate branch ~ The business. but the
better class OF varieties. now called
vaudeville, have been introduced. and II
Is weil-estah.islcd fact that in future
Richmond is not 20 want for variety of
amuscmcnts.
Managcr Lcath has strivcn to place be
fore his patrons the very best attractions
and right Wei has he succeeded. There
is always a lot Of chan with the grain,
however. and with this be has had 10
contend. But with an that. he has given
better line 81 attractions than tn any
previous season.
The same can be said of Manager Wells.
In general terms. his bills have been first
class. but some features not NJ 90 the
standard nave from time 90 time crept
in 10 must be said 90 Manager Wells
credit however, that be has cancelled
such features wherever tnoN .reu' in and
filled their places with better material
There are features on tho bin az the
Biiou this week that promise 10 test the
capacity OF that popular place OF amuse-
mert. The artists booked for the week
rank high IN the profession. and az least
foUr OF the turns could be- hcralded as
hes dinners and the others as special fea-
furtS. 10 has been the policy OF the house
all along 20 present Just such attractions.
ana the past has shown that the policy
has been lived up 10, and the future will
SPEAK for itself
AND NJ the special strong acts on the
bill is that Of Matthews and Harris
famous pair Of lsugh-prOducers, who are
very hi ghly recommended, The couple
fL..ss
r1ghtod. A funny tramp gets into the
Yarior Of y fashionable residence. and
when tho daughter OF the owner comes
IN the fun commences. LAWYER and Con-
ners descriptive singers with an excel
lent end0ra emeHt. 90 neat turn tull Of
novelty. Tue act opens IN a music store,
where the fun begins, and changes TO an
other scene. a novel one. and there the
laughs promise to grow thick
Another team that promise 10 become
big fsvorites Is Banks and Nina Winter,
IN their really clever sketch work fun
Of singing OF the highest. class. Banks
Winter Is a tenor singer Of note and
Miss Mona Is a very clever entertainer
Miss Gertrude Rutledge is recruit 10
the ranks OF vaudeville. During the few
years she has been on the stage she has
been with some of the best companies.
but her handsome appearance and good
voice made her popular in vaudeville.
so she has Joined the other stars, and IS
q great favOrite.
The Toledo brothers. or as they arc
known ON the stage the Crocodile and
the Lizard are famous acrobauc con-
tortiOnists presenting an ac' that IS novel
and brimful Of sensational teats.
Frank Whitman q young comedian and
vOiinist much talked about IN the larger
cities is on the bill. and his act promises
% become a favorite one with the BiJou
The management has engaged the
American vitaEraDh for another week.
and some Of the newest moving pictures
MI N.. aN % a
pictures are comedy mystic ana his
toricai views that will certainly be
pleasing.
usual every night during the week, with
the popular ladies' and children maui
uees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
It is wei known Il D the TRADITION
States do not allow the toufe c'Vs 10 cell
intoxicants while witt their borders,
During a trip OF IN nrose and Dock,
etaoder Ministries. the train crossed
through one OF these states and as IN.
thirsty but. nevertheless could not get
drop OF stimulaut OF any kind.
About the middle OF the trip Primrose
was seen In the smoking compartment
.assiduously drinking cold tea 10 seems
he knew the porter IN charge and by
liberal tip got him 90 loosen up'
At last DocEetadder thought he detect
al ruse and going in asked for colo
sony boss. but de cold tea am an
out" Mr. Primrose am Dat nervous dat
D. done drink ati / had. said the eau
nttlc later Dockstadier saw Primrose
settled back I'm an arm chair snoring
away and Inc thcn f..t assured why Prm-
rose was q tea afnsSer.
At tho time Mr. S0usa submitted "The
Bride Elect 90 Messrs k|nw & Er.0nger
and Zen Stevens he had just finished d
hand HnrHNIrf D." with the fFn-