Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Too MUCH Johnson"

TOO MUCH JOHNSON"
This laugh-provoking comedy was
presented mt the Academy of Music last
night by the Lyceum Theatre Stock
Company. of Baltimore. as the first
I entertainment of series Of four nights
and two matinees
Like all of Air. Gillette's comedies
Too Much Johnson" is n continual
laugh from start to finish. The various
= complications which chase each other
through the play develops into the most
amusing situations, most Of which are
also intensely interesting, and are
dashed with degree Of excitement that
would do credit to q melo-dama.
Mr.. Robert Haines, as the smooth Mr..
billings, was coolness personified; he
looks and acts the character. Miss
TrauN. the leading lady, US Mrs. Bill
ltngs. his wife, proved to be admirably
fitted for the role; she Is Il beautiful
woman, graceful in her stage move
ments and with voice OF rare quality.
Mr. Cooper, as Joseph Johnson, was i'm
deed tyrannical proprietor of his plan
tation; West India cyclone would ap-
pear as the bleating of a lamb in his
presence. Miss Morgan. Miss Franlllyn,
MIR. Craven and Mr.. NYelles each. in
their respective roles. contributed their
full quota to the success OF the per-
torrance. Mr.. Albaugh, as the Gu
madam youth, did not have as many
speaking lines as many OF the other
characters, but the attractiveness Of his
business" proved conclusively that the
stage management is n desirable adj
jnnct to the actors duties, provided he
has the casting of the company
Too Much Johnson" serves its pur-
pose; 1t is clean comedy. with all the
4 N M ln..
evening.
Too Much Johnson" will be repeated
at matinee to-day; and tonight Gold
smiths "She Stops to Conquer will be
presented.
MIR. BIIAUCHANIP'S CONCERT.
Quite large audience attended Mr..
William Beauchamp's concert at the
Masonic Temple last evening. The
stage was tastefully decorated with
screens and palms, and presented a
Very pleasing effect The programme
was an excellent one and all of the
participants were repeatedly encored.
MT. Beauchamp's performance demon
etrated the fact that he is certainly a
master of the violin, and his playing
kept the audience wrapt in admiration.
MISS Alex. Thrnill's piano solos were
beautifully executed, especially so was
her rendition OF ChopIns Grand Polo
naisc Brilliant, with Mrs. Berry's sec
ond piano accompaniment.
Miss Ethel Nicely and Mr.. William
richards are already we'll known to
the music-loving public. Last evening
they were both lnfexcellent voice and
their selections met with frequent ap-
plause.
PRIMROSE AND DOCKSTADER,S
MINSTRELS.
This we'll known minstrel organiza-
ton will in addition to their night per-
1orpiance, give n special matinee to-
morrow, beginning at 2:30 D. M, at
which the prices Will be soc. for adults
and Zoe. for children. The night prices
Will range from 25c. to 81, and for
which reserved seats can be secured at
the theatre now.
JAMES tO'NEILI. IN "THE MUSKE-
TEERS."
When Lieber e. Co. secured the Amer
lean rights TO 1.-THE Musketeers," which
Beerbohm Tree was playing to the
nightly capacity Of Her Majesty's The
atre, London, their office was flooded
with applications for the part of D'Ar-
tagnan from leading men all over the
country However,, as the firms inten-
ton was to get an actor for the part
NNbt ioN POSeuE Ol luG Il1OuGTn klnU,
with an English drawl, a five-nch high
collar, and cuffs reaching TO the finger
tips, n bold move was determined on,
and q proposition made to James
O'Neill to cut his own regular season
short and head the cast. The choice
fell on Mr.. O'Netll. as looking around
as they might, the firm was unable to
discover another actor who SO COM
nletely met with the requirements of
the role as did the renowned imper-
senator OF the Count of Monte Cristo.
Mr.. O'Neill's whole career has been
Ferfcs Of triumphs in tie romantic
drama. AS a swordsman. he has no
superior; as n stage lover, no peer
Ills erect carriage, flashing eye and
melodious voice are natural endow-
ments for the part that few other
american actors possess in like degree.
Mr.. O'Neill appears ut the Academy
next Monday evening. Sale of seats
begins Friday morning. Prices, csc.
to Sl.5O.