The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21

Main-Strcet Vaudeville Park. at the
corner Of Main and Vine streets. so pop
ular las, summer with amusoment-goers,
will be run again this season under new
management. Many improvements have
been made upon the grounds. and the
space between the stage and the grand
stand Is being covered with n s~ubstantiaI
roof. built so as 10 give the occupants
Of the reserved seats proper protection
from inclement weather. and az the same
time not 90 interfere with the breezes
that have always been one OF the great
est attractions of the resort. New scenery
and a drop-curtain have been painted Tor
the stage. and a handsome fence for ad-
vertisements has been erected from the
eastern corner OF the grand-stanG 20 the
side Of the stage. This fence, also. serves
TO hide from the view Of the audience
the passing OF tho vaudeville artists from
the stage 10 the entrance gates. other I'M
prOyemcnts are under course OF construc-
ton and when the season opens on Mon
day. June 5th. former patrons Of the re-
sort VIII have under their critical inspcc-
ton an ideal vaudeville park.
Messrs. Hurtig and Seamon. who have
so successfully booked the bills at the
Bijou Theatre this season, viii handle
the bills M Main-Street Park. and for
the opening attraction n those 20 fol
low they have secured the services or
some Of the most popular favorites OF
che legitimate vaudeville stage. The man.
agement has given them liberty 10 spare
no expense in making the performance
strictly high-class and entirely proper.
Tn car service to and from the park
will be ample for the largest crowds. and
a fast schedule IS promised by the own
ers of the car lines terminating at the
park.
a grand vaudeville bin has been chosen
by Manager Wells for this weeks Bijou
programme.
The list contains some Of the best acts
in vaudeville and four big f~avorite acts
with RichmOnders.
During the last few weeks some Of the
strongest vaudeville performers IN the
profession have been seen in Richmond.
thus giving local theatrc-goer The same
entertainment hat IS given IN larger
cities.
Manager Wells IS determined that Rich
mond shall have the best acts obtainable.
and that The BBou standard shall be
kept right mp 10 tho mark.
II would be hard 10 present a show bet
ter than those that have been seen recent
" AZ The Bijou. but his weeks entertain
Nment Will certainly equal the best OF the
season II II does not surpass 70.
Perry and Lulu Evne and Emma
Woods. 1.-THE Worlds Trio" arc favorites
here. and will prove q big drawing card.
The trio are singers and dancers and
speciality artists that do original business.
Perry Ryne IS an eccentric comedian with
n style all his own. and Misses Ryan and
Woods arc able assistants IN the art Of
entertaining.
The funniest tramp on tho stage IS
Charles r. Sweet. the tramp huglcr who
does twenty minutes Of laugh-making.
and PLAYS n piano in n manner that will
no doubt cause volleys Of applause and
roars Of laughter.
The funny little Davenport Brothers.
tho bartender and tho tramu. are booked
for q return engagement. This asst Is an
exceptionally good acrobatic turn and a
mirth provoking burlesque boxing match.
Amin and Wagner. IN their original
comedietta "Opora I'm the Kitchen" made
themselves sopular with local theatre
roers last winter. and during their weeks
,tav al The Biiou this time viii no doubt
become great favoritcs. Miss WAGNER IL
n vnrv pretty Young woman and possesses
a sweet clear voice. Mr.. Amin IS "a enlen-
ala v%ocalist. and has n way ~ introduce
ing comedy that fits well I'm the act.
Katie Irwin and Mamie Remington. the
'Flecfric Sparks" have an original sister
act I'm which song and dance Of the new