The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28

property will be used. The exterior of a
modern church only is seen at the open
in.. Of the ACT. anu the sotts tones or
pine organ accompanying a sweet boy
singer will be heard. Gradually the scene
will change, presenting an interior.
Seated at church organ will be Miss
Haynes, and Master jamie Byrnes Will
be at the altar singing. The act is Tar
above the ordinary 1.-THE Girl with the
Auburn Hair act was conceived from
this act according to reliable critics.
Mr.. Edgar Foreman and Miss Julia
West, popular novelty sketch artists, will
present their original conception. Their
First QUARREL" and it is assured that
they will share honors in all the applause
and laughter Of the bill. A European
success, Harding and All Sid, promise
to present an act that will rank with the
best They are original entertainers and
with success. Mile Olive, very pretty
ccmrd,enne comes with an endorsement
of which she can feel proud.
The Brenton-Runkel Trio, Ted, Little
Corin1e and Tiny Dave, present their
original concert, "Black st. Nicholas
comedietta of the bright side of things:
and Murphy. and Nolan. singing and talk
Ing comedians promise to make laughter.
The usual night performances and matt
nees will be given.
Theatrical Amusements.
Harry Conor is to star In Australia
Crane is to produce David Harum" In
April.
( ..The Messenger Boy is the title OF the
new London Gaiety piece.
Digby Bell is to remain in vaudeville
throughout the present season.
George Boniface, Jr., Is to star IN Du
Sockets z.'Man From Mexico
One Of the chief hits OF the season is
Daniel Sully's 1.-The Parish Priest
Next season Frank Daniels will ap-
pear on the Pacific coast exclusively.
Annie Russell and her leading man,
Charles Richnan, were born on January
10Th.
Emmett Corr:gan has been engaged to,
play the part Of Ben Hur for two years.
.NIaid Marion, sequel to Robin
Hood by De Koven & Smith, IS to be
sung at the New York Casino.
Maude Adams is never shown a news
paper notice that is not complimentary
to her.
On the opening night OF Mrs. Itanstry's
New York engagement some Idiots pald
$50 for balcony seats.
Time was when actors had to be hand nd
some In order to be approved. In that;
aesthetic period matinee idols were truly
beautiful.
An artistic Imitation Of the Shakespeare
house at Stratford has been b hit on
ths ground of Wellesley the famous wo-s
mans college
There is some talk Of Mike Kennedy
starring, now that Crane is on the wane,
Roland Reed hooelessly3 sick and Sol
Smith Russell in about the same condi-
ton. nv So
Fanny Rice has placed in rehearsal
MY Millners Bill and "A Double Les
son. two Of the :Rosinas Volkes plays that
she will appear: IN this season in connec-
ton with her new comedy, "A Wonderful
Woman. - ID ss
Grace Van Benthuysen, daughter Of the
managing editor Of the: New York World,
will make her debut on the stage in Chi
.cago next month. Mrs Van Benthuysen
has pursued her dramatic studies Tor some
time with Hart Conway. s;.;
y John Drew. says Hillary Bell, was our
first homelys hero Among the many 3D.
n,rers of Daly'E leading men no enthus:-
sasiic maid ever pronounced him. 8 tie
handsome Richard Mansfield Is plain In j
ntenances and unromantfc In figure
yet he has carried on the hearts of old<
as well as young women. ss5ss 81
Besides owning the Greatest Show on
Earth, MI. Bailey Is an active partner In
: the two next largest shows. namely Bur-
sfalo Bill l'sssNMd West and Forepuurh e
! Cells Brothers. He n 4 q stocktn dar tnE
numerous banks. railroads. s Insurance.
companies and other conn, ercInlS enter
Sprises. Bailey started life as Z bell boy.
4 The most successful OF modern plays are
honest plays. Over half q million dollarn
have been paid ato s1ee g The Old Home
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