The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

dark sky III II snow storm
The Gypsy's Revenge, adapted from
III Trovatorc. With hammers and an
vile The I:omany blacksmith will ring out
III. great Anvil Chorus which for
years and years has held American au-
dienceS cnraptured-
The Last Of the Ecstals'' This NUM-
ber alone requires over one hundred PEG
Die 10 produce it. and is, within itself
worth the price Of admission. It is a
faithful and elaborate presentation OF
the change or transition from Pagan
warsilip to the acceptance of Christian
fly. during the fourth century. under the
reign Of Emperor Constantine.
Grand Military Cotillon-" In honor
of, the army and navy. in which 'Coiun-
l.ia.,' The Goddess of Liberty. the Cen
,l.ai of the Army. and the Admiral of the
Nay. will review the American army
,cpresented by a battalion from the Rich
1noitd Blues. The closing tableau can
not tail to be inspiring ~ fall snort OF
amusing the most enthusiastic patriotism
of the audience. Hundreds of flags VIII
ado,n the stage. while a life-size picture
OF General Lee will be revealed. draped
with folds upon folds of Confederate
flags.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL llth---'s- ~ tz.i-
Coronation of Titania.
Night in Japan.
Lovers quarrel tGaTottel.
La Caf1ncncita.
IN I'rovatore.
lsocahorIas.
Last of Testals.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 17th-I1NENiNG.
queens Lace Handkerchief.
La cartnencita.
Louis NV. (Gavotto).
Bohemian Girl.
Last OF the Ncstals.
j'ccailuuias.
Grand Military CoIl!on
The pupils of Mrs. William T. Thurs
ton gave a recital to their friends Friday
night in the parIors of Mrs. Thornton
or South Third Street. Numbers We're
given hl- Misses Ollie Bell 1arwood. Viz
:.Inia Einfori. Carrie Darst. Ellen Meade
Pauline eraser and Margaret Hudson.
Worthy OF special mention We're the reel
tatio1l by Miss Darst. the gesture drills
and tahleauN In addition To her class
work in the city, Mrs. Thurston has re-
Gently taken a class at Randolph Macon
College. where instruction is given twice
each week Miss Mems acted as ac-
CuppaniSt.
Ever since the days of the old Mosaic
IAN amateur dramatic club, when the
ia Tiers and mothers of the present gen
eratiau trod The boards of the Virginia
opera House. the leunesse doree OF Rich
nond have shown great histrionic talent
From time to time various plays nave
been presented by the young people for
sweet charitys sake. and in every case 4
signal triumph has resulted. Several
years ago a number of prominent social
leaders with The assistance OF Miss Irene
i.augholiic (aIrs. c. D. Gibsonl, Miss Liz
zie Bridges airs. Graham Hohsont, Mr.
Allen Potts Mr.. George Gibson, Nj
Roscweu Page. Mr.. Horace Halves and
several others. produced the charming
little comedy Our Boys On this oc-
c..sinn the entire caste so greatly dis
;incl.ished themselves that the next year
The Highest Bidder toy kind permits
sion Of Mir L. H. Sothern) was given with
immense success. The theatre was pack
ed, and = large sum of mnney realized for
the benefit Of the Rosemary Library.
OF the company which this winter
produced The Marble Arch and MY
Lord in Livery" it is hardly necessary to
speak IN words Of praise \ more ever
ana thoroughly we'll sustained perlor-
nance could hardly be imagined. There
was not a contretemps from beginning
they could not haze shown more ease or
more perfect comprehension of their roles
Fmhoidened by this great success, the Ia
dies interested in the Rosemary cot of
the Sheltering Arms Hospital have Sc
cured, with a few exception. the same ac-
tors. and viii produce on :. lesdaS even
ing. April 18th. at the Academy OF Music.
the uwo charming little plays-"A Pro
pnsai under Difficulties and "A Lesson
in Love The former is a farce in one
act and the characters are portrayed by
Mrs. Graham Hobson. Miss Anna Deane
Carr. Mr.. Douglas Gordon and Mr. Spen-
Ger Carter.
Mrs Graham Hobson. as Dorothy
Young lady whose suitors have both UNI
fortunately chosen the same afternoon
for a declaration of their undvns affec-
ton. has most dainty and charming
little part, which. she interprets with
great success. Miss Anna Deane Carr as
the maid. whose ambition conuuers her
heart. is most fascinating. Miss Carr is
r,aking her debut upon the stage: hut
those who have seen the rehearsals de-
clare her inimitable.
Mr. Spencer Carter the unfortunate
lover, whose eagerness places him in
such remarkable predicament. and Mr.
Douglas Gordon as his cynical friend,