The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01
ADJUSTMENTS THIS WEEK.
Academy-Thursday, Friday and Satur'
DAY, Jefrries- Sharlley pictures.
l3ijou-liigh-class vaudeville.

The new vaudeville theatre combine has
been the talk in various circles since Inc
announcement first appeared IN lhe pa
pers. SO far as giving to Rlchmond the
very highest class OF vaudeville novelties,
the combination Will prove OF value to
thcatrc-goers.
The formation OF Il circuit gives the
management the opportunity Of present.
ing here higher-priccd and highsr-classed
performers, because the circuit Will per-
init of lower salaries and shorter jumps,
and result iii a better class OF perform
ances.
Manager Wells has always endeavored
TO place the best people here, but the
capacity OF his house would not allow the
bringing of some performers here that
would otherwise be presented to the
Richmond public.
Under the new management. In when
both Managers Lcath and Wells Gre in
tersted, the theatre-goers here may eX-
pect TO have the best of the best IN
vaudeville placed here next season.
The coming of the Jefrrles-Shnrkey pic
lures TO the Academy next Thursday,
Friday and Saturday. Will probably
tend TO revive the discussion as
30 the merits Of the decision in the fistic
encounter between Jenries and Sharkey.
These ore the only real pictures of the
fight, and they give the entire twenty-five
rounds. After they have been seen pco-
pie will be able to decide fer themselves
whether Referee Siler's decision was
robbery or not The pictures are pro-
nounced the best reproductions ever made.
They arc said to be exceedingly clear;
there is none Of that sudden jumping from
one position to the other, and the figures
and details are depicted with fidelity.
The pictures tell the story, it IS said, in
Nh fl,y-i1i >j,saN-
SHOW When either of the fighters or the
referee has anything to sely-in protest OF
whatever may the cause-anl the play
of the muscles. feints, leads, 1abs and
counters are all plainly portrayed. All
the clnching, huGEing, intighting and
manocurerinE in the break-aways are
there. The pictures begin With the time
the AMEN enter The ring and continue TO.
the last round The faces of some of the
spectators at the ringside are likewise
clear. Bob l1iiliard and George Consi-
dine are in plain view, and Martin Julian
is n conspicuous figure. Matinees will be
given daily.
AT TlIlI 1slJOU.
Manager Wells will present strong bill
OF comedy and music at the BiJou this
week. Ii is composed Of acts that rank
high in the profession and that are
classed among the highest salaried head
liners. Every one on, the bin is a new
conner in vaudeville here, and their acts
Ir,omsc 10 be highly entertaining. Ed
ward HAYES and Emily Lytton will be
the head-liners. and as they have just
returned 10 vaudeville after a years alb
sence. their presence at the Biiou is an
other card for the house. Hayes and
Lytton are the highest sa!aried sketch
team that has played at the Bijou. They
will be seen in funny farce, "A Wise
Guy. ii is a comedy play, and every
line is original. The duo have been with
"A Wise Guy" company during the sea-
son of lS9s-l9e3. and the Eastern and
Western press praised the act highly.
Reno and Richards. the first OF all
comedy acrobatic acts. will constitute a
number that promises to be a laugh-ma X
ing record-brcdker, and Will perform feats
that will PROBABLY astonish everybody,
because of the marvellous originality.
The Three Murray Brothers, premier
comedy musical artists. Were great hits
at ,hes Grand .Orera House In Washing
ton last week. They perform on many
musical instruments. and contribute song
and comedy that is new and refreshing.
Misses Cooke and Clinton the famous
shafp-shootcrs. Will exhibit their talents
as revolver and rifle experts. Manning
and Du Crow, one-lesged horizontal bar
experts and Wood and Ray, comedy
sketch artists will be seen. The regular
performances Will be given all week
PIRATES OF PENZANcE.
All mus.c-lopers are looking forward
with great pleasure to the coming opera.
Pirates Of Tenzance. to be given Easter
Monday and Tuesday at the Academy OF
Music. The work OF training the chorus
Is progressing faronsly, and recent re-
hearsals demonstrate that 1t will be ex-
lccpdenaily strong. while the beauty OF the