The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-09
The Sorrows of Satan.

dL'iillS liieS an organization,
the equal OF which is seldom seen nova
days.
The Sorrows of Satan.
1t Is scarcely necessary to more than out
line the story of 1.-THE Sorrows of Satan. y
which is to be given at the Academy on
Friday and Saturday next. September 18th
and 18th. Marie Correllis famous novel
has been so universally read that its
strange theory Of the Devils life on earth
must be familiar to every one. 1t will be
remembered that Satan, having been cast
out Of Heaven, is doomed to visit the world
until such a time as man shall reject his
/ tempta tons. This universal rejection will
bring about his forgiveness. Naturally,
therefore, his earnest wish is that me1.
shall be moral and upright, although his
boast in Heaven binds him to tempt them
to be quite the contrary He stops al the
most fashionable hotel in London, has fabu-
lous wealth, wears perfect clothes, and is
known as Prince Lucio Rimanez. He
meets Godfrey Tempest. poverty-strtckell
literary man, and to him manages TO con-
yey large fortune which Satan hopes he
will use in the aid Of good deeds. Tempest,
however, prefers life of luxury and dissi-
patton, and the unfortunate Satan, much
against his will, is forced to lead him
through all the snfuness of London, a
leadership which he is. of course, eminent
ly fitted to assume despite his personal re-
pugnance. Tempest meets and falls in love
with Lady Sibyl Elton, a beautiful, inge-
NOUS, sensitive and susceptible girl. Sibyl,
however has fallen in love with the hand
some Satan himself, and only marrles
Tempest the better to gain the affections
of his Satanic friend. Repulsed by him
when within her husbands hearing, she
srovels at his feet and begs for one hour
of his love; she commits suicide, but IN
her last agony 1t is revealed to her, that
her mad infatuation has been for the terri
bic Prince of Darkness. tempest seeks
forgetfuIness on board Satans yacht. In
mid ocean the Prince doffs his modern
dress. appears in the fiendish garb of the
conventional Devil, and convinces Tempest
OF an existence beyond the grave. In the
wreck that follows the mortal cries out
his faith in God, and this conversion places
Satan, by one soul, nearer his own re-
demption.
That the Casino is the popular place Of
amusement was evidenced by the great
crowds that were in attendance at Man
aser Wells summer. theatre all last week.
The new bill that will make its first bow
Tomorrow night is an array of talent.
embracing some of the best acts in the
profession, and one especially that has
lust returned from an extended tour in the
Continent. This bill was selected with
much care and the numbers to be pre-
scented promise to be original, clever and
pleasing. There is mirth, magic and music
of the highest order, and comedy that Will
be just the kind the Richmond theatre
patrons know how to appreciate.
Mile Dinka, the great illusionist, who
has but recently returned from Europe
where her great act was featured at the
best theatres, will be the head-liner. The
beautiful woman was a. great favorite In
New York, before her departure for the
Old World, and when she returned the
other day, her friends gave her royal
welcome. The act will please here, for 1T
is filed with mystery and is original The
Young woman carries special scenery. and
the act will introduce a new line of nov
city.
Edgar Foreman and his pretty partner,
Julia West. will present one of their pop
11lar original productions, which ever 1t
may be- that will assure a decidedly pleas
ant time while it is being presented The
duo were at the Bijou early last season.
at which time they made a most pleasing
impression upon large audiences who
nightly applauded. forcing encores. This
act promises to make a hit second to none
of acts of IT'S class. Miss West is a beau
tiful woman, and has a handsome ward
robe.
Jack Norworth, the rising young coiii-
edian. who is now ranked along with Press
Elaridge. Lew Hawkins, George Bepan,
Fred Niblo, and other stars in black race
monologue, will tell number OF tIesu .
Jokes, and sing about the matters ma.
have attracted his attention He mas .on q
funny makeup, and is billed as the Jal-
bird COON because he has such amilsl'ls
stories to toll about dodging t.. p are on
t1,e bill. That means that there viii oe
some splendid dancing and clever enarao.es
impersonating The fun-maker na go :,
trick dog. .,Trix."' that Is whole sn as..,,
in himself. Lovers Of refined music mus ,,s VII
be well treated The act OF Newell en-, en srhs
ouilli, and Dsnufrto. is on the nlli- nv av
musician trio IS as clever as the best, Ines
play standard selections. ana rns1s Pike Ike
music holds the attention Of the auai on .;r
Miss ch1nautll Is an Indian giEl nhe Cuba, a.
. From q nigh class stand pgns. ~. .hs, sI ha.
IS 70 BE compared with the oes. ma. n ncs
sbehn. psesentsd The hrst per1os"1 nc
Win be- given tomorrow night. ana en ,ha
every night during the week ana az s,le
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