The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-03

mine gave me ascarf pin. It is an
opal, the stone OF my birth MONTH
october. The opal you know IS
symbol of hope. There you nave
the name of Hope. And thus explains
where got the name OF Eric lie ore"
irGn his pocket u small silver box, winch
ho opeEed. and disclosed branch OF
white heather. This he SAID, mas us
association. 1t is the erica, or white
heather, and is the symbol OF good luck
From it took the name Eric, and SO
YOU have my stage name, Eric Hope
Now | am superstitious TO a degree, ana
I believe in the good OmeIS suggested Dy
my names
THE WATCH ON The RHINE.
one of the most pronouncedy and en-
phat!c success ever made by singing
comedian has been achieved by Al. II.
Wilson. in Sidney r. Ellis domantio
comedy The Watch On the Rhine,
which will be produced at the Academy
Friday night Messrs. Chas. II. Yale ana
Sidney r. Ellis have surrounded their
star with an excellent company; Il COM
rlete and luxurious scenic environment
with every accessory that ingenuity can
devise or money procure to make their
production perfect in every detail
The play is che that appeals to the
masses. The story is OF one Metz Strooel.
who runs away from his supposed parents
who live in one of the country districts
OF Germany. He is Eefriended by a hlgh
official in Berlin, who procures him an
appointment to q diplomatic position IN
An.eT.ca. There he meets and falls IN
love with Norma steinway. AS an attaehe
of the German legation, he is sent to
Berlin with dispatches. On his way he
stops to visit at the home Of Margaret
Won Menger, where Norma resides. While
there he frees the Baroness from the
persecution of her neighbor. the Baron
Won Beckman. He then learns that 1t
was his mother whom he had rescued
from a Williams clutches. He had been
kidnapped while an infant. and had never
before known his true origin. Several
charming songs are introduced by the
star and add much to the enjoyment of
the play. Love is All in All My Lit
tie Fraulein" and 1.-The Tea Kettle Song
are the most popular.
At the Biiou
This promises to be a gala week at the
popular Biiou. The bill that will open
for week tomorrow night is one of the
strongest collections of high-class vaude-
vile talent that Manager Wells has yet
secured. The bill is made up of Il num-
Der OF features, all of the highest order
and some Of the best acts in the profess
sion There is bright, clean comedy and
original novelty that should please Well
The headline act is that of the Streator
ZolSayes one of the crn TX drill teams OF
the country, whose ,t:robatic exercises and
rapid-tire drilling in the school of a SOL
der is one of the most interesting bits
of novelty in vaudeville. The company is
composed of eighteen athletes, whose
work is of the sensational class. Their
Arabian acrobatic exercises are of a most
startling nature and in closing they scale
a high wall amid storms of applause. The
act is a feature number at all theatres,
and Will soon be in Europe TO play re-
turn dates.
"A Stolen Kiss" is the title OF a comedy
playlet 10 be produced by the Wright
Huntington Company. one of the headline
combinations Of vau,ie,-iile, Tie sketc!'
is a blue-ribbon winner. and is produced
by decidedly clever comedy players.
Another sketch of the Wise Guy order
will be presented by Leroy and Clayton,
Hogan of the Hanson" The sklt tells
of a cabman who is mistaken by an ac-
tress as a wealthy man who wishes to
marry her. and the complications that
follow are the funniest. The act scored
a hit at the CRANKY in Norfolk last week
The merry musical monarch, Ed. Lat
tele is also u feature. Lattelle is one
of the cleverest in his line, and a great
favorite in Richmond. AS master OF
the banjo he holds his own.
Little Elsie a. juvenile star, will contrl-
butte a special act for the ladies and chill
dren The little girl is a feature at the
most exclusive theatres drawing as much
salary as some stars. She is a clever
mimic. Her wardrobe is rich and beau
tiful.
Morrell and Evans will be seen in a
new singing and dancing speciality, in
which both Mr.. Evans and his pretty
partner will introduce original specalties.
The marvellous RiXford Brothers, SO we'll
known here, are among the features on
the bill. This duo of acrobats and equili-
brists are acknowledged TO be stars in
that class.
The bill is evenly balanced, strong. and
will doubtless be pleasantly received. The
usual performances will be given ali
week.
READY Fer OCCllPAMI