The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21

act and a auintette in the second act.
were charming. McDonald's song. Eyes
of Black and Eyes OF Blue, was Warmi!
received, as was also a duet in the last
act sung by Wentworth and Adele Raj
ter. The charm of the duet was lntensl-4
fed by the skill of the singers. Adele
Rafter possesses an excellent contrsalto
voice almost a mezzo-soprano,: and hcrs
warm. mellow tones blended most charm-
inEly with the rich and expressive voice
of Miss Wentworth. Vernon Stiles sang
a very pretty song. Let Us Forget. He
has a very sweet. but somewhat light,
tenor voice H. c. Barnabee was the
Viceroy, as funny as ever and always g
great fayorite. Mcdonald sang in splen-
did voice and received much applause.
Tho opera was sendidly mounted Inc
settings and costumes were rich, and the
augmented orchestra added largely to the
pleasure of the evening
Victor Herbert.s opera, The Serenade,
will be presented at the matinee to-day,
and the ever popular Robin Hood will be
sung tonight
Ny DAUGHTER-IN-LAy
MY Daughtcr-in-Law will be the attrac-
ton at the academy Saturday The play
was first produced in England. and scored
a big success at the Lyceum Theatre.
New York, last season. The cast is a
strong one. Marion Convere. a prominent
society belle. takes a leading part. Miss
Nancy Brooks. who produced a Mid
summer Nights Dream here for the AS
ISOLATION for the Preservation of Virginia
Antiquities, is also in the cast The play
is a bright. crisp comedy.
STRONG BILL AT fBIJOU.
4 better bill than that being presented
at the Bijou this week could not well be
found. Richmonders have never seen a
better act than that presented by Staley
and Birbeck, the transformatonists. This
act opens in Il blacksmith shop, and in
the twinkling Of the eye it changes to a
beautiful parlor. MIR. Staley, the inven-
tor, is adding to the wonder of the act,
and will introduce several bits of newness
during the week. It requires nine stage
hands to handle the scenery used in the
transformation. Mona Winter, with
the assistance Of Banks Winter, are pre-
senting the best act they ever did here.
The Juvenile star has improved wonder
fully. and is moulding great hit. Emer-
son and Omega The Three Powers Broth
ers. The Romola Brothers, and others are
all making good hits.
a special matinee is scheduled for Fri
day. thus making matnees every day
this week.
MEMBERS COURSE TONIGHT.
The entertainment at the Association
Hall tonight will be a delightful one. 1t
is on the Members Course, and the pro-
gramme will be rendered by the Virginia
Glee Club, composed Of a. number of Rich-
mond's best yocalists; Mr.. Richards, the
hasso of ST Paul's choir, and Harry Steele
Morrison, the famous nineteen-year-old
boy traveller. with his interesting story.
Morrison's record of travel and observa-
ton is a wonderful one. md his story is
most fascinating. Seats are now on sale
at the Association building.
EMMA JUCH TOMORROW NIGHT.
The sale Of reserved seats for the grand
concert to be given by Nine. Edna Jucl
and the Knltenborn String Quartette went
off in a lively manner at the Association
building yesterday afternoon. That; the
combination will be greeted by a splendid
house is already demonstrated. Accord
ing to the Association rules four of the
best rows of seats We're reserved for cash
sales. These seats are choices. and can be
secured ait the Association building to-day.