The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31

table outbursts of side-aching merrment.
Simple as his art may SEEM. there Is put
one Stuart ROBSON, and his place in the
affections OF his auditors Is We'll secure.
There could hardly be a better Tony
lumpkin.
His support was excellent, although
faults We're to be noted. H. A Weaver,
Jr.. gave the old comedy favor to the
part of Mr.. Hardcastle. Stephen Grattan
wa, Tony NARROW to the life, although
he should endeavor to avoid. his lmlta-
tion-whether intentional or otherw!se-of
Mr. Robson eccentricity of voice when he
first is presented to Miss Hardcastle.
John Z. Henshaw made excellent use OF
his talents as Harmer Bouncer. The
feminine portion OF the cast was not so
capable. Maude White was a pretty
picture as Kate Hardcastle, out her voice
is a trifie sharp in tone and her jerky
style OF speaking detracts much from her
otherwise good rendition of the part.
Ellen Mortimer as Constance Neville,
was much more satisfactory both in voice
nd action, and Mrs Jeffreys Lewis was
a fairly good Mrs. Hardcastle. One of
the most pleasing features of the evening
was the charming recitation of the origi-
nal ep.logue.
"A YOUNG WIFE
"A Young Wife" which has recently
had q long run at the Fourteenth-Street
Theatre in New York, viii be presented
at the Academy tonight. This play which
has been one of the few solid successes
of the season, was written by J. x Tillot-
son. who is web known to theatresoers,
being the author of The Planters Wife
which was a great success for a number
of years. The story Of the new play
hinges on the murder of an old New
York banker The young wife suspected
her own husband, the son OF the muir
dered man. Nearly all the rest of the
characters believe the young wife to be
the nlurderess. In the end it is shown
clearly that another son of the muir
dered man did the deed The play is full
of exciting and thrilling INCIDENTS, and
the story is wel-connected and shrewdly
told. 1t deals with high and low life in
the metropolis and has been termed "a
moving panorama IF New York life"
Because She Loved Him So the latest
and greatest comedy, by William Gillette
which ran a season at the Madison. Square
Theatre, New York. End all through the
summe: at Chicago's principal theatre.
has been styled THE Little Minister. OF
its class because while it IS full Of roilick-
ing fun ard cIashing complications it
still has daintiness and charm of
quality that IS not expected in lively
plays This is the piece which is to be
given at the Academy on Friday and
SATURDAY. nights with matinee Saturday
BY a company selected especially to give
the fullest expression 10 its fun.
The engagement of Anna Held. who
will soon present her great success.
''Papa's Wife at the Academy. will
prove. a rare treat TO lovers OF musical
comedy.
AT tho Bijou.
The Great Lafayette" show, which has
pleased large audiences at the Bijou all
week. will continue, and another popular
souvenir matinee will be given tomorrow
afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. The various
acts have, each in themselves. contri-
buted much TO the complete success OF
the entire performance. Owing TO the
length of the bill, the night performances
begin promptly at sis clock. The ca
pacity of the theatre has been tested at
each performance, and each star has
made u distinct nit.
AiUSICAL EVENT.
iilt: announcements of a grand musicale
at the Academy of Music on "Wednesday
evening, February 9Th. with no advance
III the regular Academy prices, is creating
no little connection among the music
lovers of Richmond, especially so since
it is to be given by such distinguished
artists as the famous pianiste Nile Frieda
Siemens: Nine Laura Howe. soprano.
The captivating ballad singer, MIR. Charles
Russell the noted English 'ceilist and
Mr. Jno. T. Hartwell, accompanist. This
unusual departure is sure to meet with
strong approval. and fulfllis a. ions-feit
wish on the part of a vast majority of the
public This viii IN
dcubtedy prove one Of the most delight
full and popular concerts ever given in
Richmond.