The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Observation-Disclosures Warde.
BIJOU-Dark.
CASINO-Vaudeville.

a,rhe Man-o'-Warsman, by James w.
Hark:rs, Jr, the dramatic anu SCENT
novelty which S. W. Combs and H. A
c.yaTl,- are TO present at the Academy
Thursday. is a powerful dramatic play
win picturesque scenes and characters
If is brimful Of action, made intensely IN
terest;ng by its dashing heroism. daring
deeds which are enacted While the heart
is stirred with sympathy for the tornented
and the tormentors receive PTS nate
Scenes of spectacular beauty present
continuous feast for the eye, showing
many varied localities. Messrs. COMBS
and Grady have engaged an adIllFao!e
company to interpret the play, chieL=
among which is Mr.. ". a. Whitecar, an
exceedingly capable actor, who is wels
known and a favorite among the play
goers of this city. The supporting COM
pany includes such recognized artists as
Alfred Rowland. John B. Cooke, Charles
McGrath Joseph B. Allentown, Rich. f.
Hutchings, Frederick belmont, Francis
Roberts, George II. Marlowe, Plymouth
Rea, Juliette de Grignan, Lillian Bowen,
Mabel Elliott, Elizabeth Warde and kath-
ryn Cooke.
Mr.. Frederick Warde in THE Dukes
Jester at the Academy last night had
many of the ear marks of a first perform
ance, but despite that and the intense
aeaf, the company received a liberal
meade of applause from an audience Of
fair proportions.
Mr. Warde as the Jester acted with
much OF his old time yigor, and was ably
supported by Mr.. E. r. Spencer as the
Duke, and by Mrs. Spencer as Nina de
Borgo The resi- Of the company gave
fair support.
The company came here direct from
New York rehearsals, and will probably
give a better account of itself in Riche-
leu this afternoon and in Hamlet to-
night.
Mr. Warle responded to curtain call
at the end of the first act and gave an eX-
PLANTATION OF the noticeable haltings dur
ing the play in a few happily chosen
words.
SOL Smith Russell's great play, "a Poor
Relation has held the attention, melted
the smiles and touched the hearts Of the
American pubic for the past dozen years.
Noah Vale" the character which Sol.
Smith Russell made famous-or it might
better be said made. Mr.. Russell famous
VIII now be assumed by that Sterling
young actor, Mr.. Frank keenan,, and it is
said the part fits him like a glove.
Mr.. keenan, is an artist with the sane
quiet methods of Sol. Smith Russell, and
during the past season gained high praise
largely through his natural magnetism,
facial expression, Quaintness of manner,
and dry sense Of humor- In this\ famous
play he has achieved complete success.
MI. Fired. q. Berger has surrounded Mr..
keenan, with one OF the best and most even
ly balanced companies that will be seen
here the present season. The scenery,
properties, ETC., which the company car
res. are the original trom the Russell
Company. The engagement will take place
"Wednesday evening, September 18th.
In BIZ at the Casino ttlis week is one
chat viii please the most particular tue-
atre patron. 1t is strong III ali OF the mum
Dels, an even balanced programme OF
worth, magic and music that would be
hard TO nnu anywhere else. The cool the
atre was again packed to its capacity, anu
extra cuairs were placed in the aisles.
Mile. Dinka, the feature of the bill, pre-
serted an acte~ttat created Il great deal
of interest all through the conuinart. 1t
is u mysterious affair that caused hltmor
and admiration. The nit OF the bill, now
ever, Was sence by the young ringing
Comedian Jack NorWorth, VINO is no stran-
ger here. When he appeared the audience
applauded, and he had a. hard tine getting
away, and was not let off until he had
explained that he had overrun his time.<
Ills songs were especially good They
treated on local topics that Were up to the
moment. Next to Norworth come Fore
man and West as favorites. Their sketch
pleased the audience, Mike Coakly gave
an exhibition Of dancing that was APP
p!auded, and with the assistance Of his
little help mate, Efie Hustled, contributed
much to the pleasure of the evening. The
lSInura Sisters. a duo of Japanese girls,
gave an exhibition of acrobatic novelty and
that was apalaudei to the echo. Newell,
CtEsnquilla, and Dinufrio in a4refined mus
ical specially were accorded enthusiastic
applause from the lovers of music. The
acts a clever one.
The usual performances Will be given
during the week, including the matinee
Tomorrow afternoon.