The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-29

st ,,-asenta+ion Such an artist and
such a play can be seen again Win 'iis
utmost satisfaction. There Is hotlilS "
the sensational-of the mere theaerlesti
effect, only a sweet, plain Story oI d
mothers love for her weak, errinS BOY
b,,t nm of truth and nobility. a wo-
mans heart is laid bare, but with the
delicate consideration and clear insight
and perception of another woman. mere
is no rude Notwithstanding OF the
scalpel such as Pinero often uses. ouch
a wholesome play is a bright oasis IN the
desert of the so-called society dramas oi
the day.
Mrs LIE Moyne is a great art1St-great III
repose. in speech and in action Her
voice is like the tones of a pipe organ
full rich, all-expressive. The mobility OF
her features, the grace and meaning OF
each and every pose and action are truly
remarka BILE
Her support was thoroughly adequate
IN fact there are few better balanced com
p.ntes to be seen. If it is permitted to
choose, John GIendenring as David Nc
Flarland, and Frank Lander us Cecil B1y-
ant, made the strongest impressions.
FIanchon Campbell gave. q quiet, self-con-
tnined, excellent portrayal OF Helen Nc
F;arland but Adelaide Thurston was clear
w the fa-oGtae in the ingenue role OF
Madge Chiselhurst. The settings and cos
TUNES were in thorough keeping with the
excellence of the acting.
CRESTON CLARKE TONIGHT.
The ensag ement OF Creston Clarke and
Adelaide Prince, in tha Last or HIS FSice,
Mt the Academy Tonight, will attract the
lovers OF the romantic drama cresto1I
Clarke is the SON of the eminent comedian
John Sleeper Clarke, and nephe" OF
Edwin Booth. His training has been that
motor and he S1lQ
to be one OF the best of the younger actors
oS the day.
oliver Goisnlith's comedy, She Stops
ITO Conquer, has been q favorite with psds-
goers for many generations, ana II Is
safe to say thnt Stuart ROBSON Tony
II,mpkin will be one OF the most delight
FIJI of characterizaticns. His support is
unusually good, and the advance safes III
dictate large audiences for the matlnee
and night performances at the tAcdae1iis
Wednesday
THE BIJOU BILL.
The large audience at the Bljou iasl
night felt, as their applause indicated,
that thew had the best show OF the sea-
son. From start to finish the bill went
with a snap that indicated flrst-ciass
management The whole programme Was
enjoyed.
The show opened with the Farleys IN
a ..kid.. act that carried the .'uoie'.eI
mcrrily along to the act OF SSiiie ar"
Evans. who presented one OF the heaeess
hts of character acting ever seen mere,
smith. Doty and Coe. the premier musical
trio, made more friends and mad TO re-
spond to several recalls.
Bert Howard and Leona Bland present
ed a. delightful little act entitled "A stage
rev" in which Mr. Howard indicated
that he knew a good deal about the piano.
NIaude Meredith. charming young lady.
rendered number of high-class vocal
selections and then came the great act
Of the bill.
Lafayette was seen here last season.
hut his performance last night was a
great change and mich more ENJOYABLE
than upon his first appearance. His irni-
tations OF the works Of Ching Lins.r %,
are FAR bettar than the work Of that In
dividual himself. and his finale was
most beautiful spectacle,
James Morton. a mono1oSuise Mc!i