The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17

Little vagrants'' "Wednesday, Side
tracked"
BIJOU THE.ATRE-Pcter r. Daley and
Vaudeville all the week with usual
matinees-
1t is the intense human sympathy IN
the Two Little Migrants" that gives It
a lie ard virility beyond others Of its
class, and makes it, at tne pres INT t!rt'e,
as great ar. attraction as when II was
first produced in New York city and sos
ton.
Manager Lcath. OF the Academy, mas
therefore selected Two Little Migrants
as his attraction next Tuesday
Two Little Migrants" is stirring
drama of life in Paris, with reasonable
situations and convincing action. 1t tells
the story of the loss of a child who is
recovered after lorg years. though he
has been brought up by his abductors as
n thief In the meantime. another BOY
has been adopted into the family IN ms
place. and the discovery OF their true re-
lationshin offers the dr2manSt Il Sltuitlo'i
which he has worked up with MASTER!
play or the emotions. The teartul eie-
ment is not allowed TO darkcn the play
too much, and it is altogether an inter-
cstinr and effective production. The two
leading characters, the Migrants arc
both played by women. who make up as
bows of widely differing character opt
equally pleasing. Neva HARRISON a.
;1novledScd as one of the pest eNpoiie'i.s
OF heroic boy characters, VIII De seen %
Fan-Fan. oro+;o,, of
Che is one OF the youn9e" Seneralioii "
octresses who, by perseverance ana m
defatigablc energy, has made5a name ~
herself beginning at the very potion
-ourd Of the theatrical ladder, she has :!
conscientious work and caTelui at'c -.,t.
TO duty. placed herseha in 4 position "iieic
managers of higl1-class allt:ctl"IS
he- and her peculiar style OF indtE:tiuail'y
causes he., to be noticed i'll any or5aniza-
tion with which she is associated. 'oiie
started her thea trical career IN the stos.A
cto,nnanv Of Mckee Rankin al the Call-
founia Theatre, San Francisco. she Is
n brunette of the most striking hino, iiiio
to Judge solely from her appearance one
would say that she was Spanlaro' a"u'
in fact. her temperament and character
nc well ~ her looks. are typically Span
ish. Her mother was of that natio'lal.tS'
having been born in Granada and her
beautiful daughter seems to have steppe"
ont from q page of Washington Irving
"TaIes of the Alhambra. Inc lalller
was the British Consul at st. petersburg
when he met the Spanish singer, VINO a.
forwards became his wife. tan-Nah' 'i!e
strong, the impulsive, the brave socli -
The how Miss Harrison portrays. and there
&c fro i, every look, an energy each ac-
ton. She has made much out OIL 'hS
mart and compares favorablE Nlth tne
most successful actress ever seen III 'he
part.
'.SIDE-TRACKED.
The attraction at the Academy lleAI
"Wednesday will be the sensauoils.l
comedy drama "Side-tra clled." which deals
WITH the funny side of life on the rail-
road. "Side-Tracked" is a comedy drama
bordering on the farce; it is up to date,
and as presented by the y. .. Scamlnoh
Company is a most enjoyable entertain
II nt The play is written to anuse, anu
It never fails in this with the most exact
ing audience. The leading character is Il
tramp. and to him IS accorded a regular
o>atior Portrayed by the perfect lnini-
icrv of the actor. he appears III roc
that appeals to the hear. OF every au-
dience, and makes each spectator not
onl,- laugh as each familiar aspect OIL
tramp nature is displayed, but arouSeS
genuine enthusiasm as the heart OF OAK
is seen beating under the ragged jacket
Of the wayfarer. The play is interspersed
with bright comedy. sparkling music,
prettv girls and charming lovers. Its
special scenery and mechanical eNects
arc also worthy Of special mention 1t is
breezy, bright, and always on the move
and there is a vim and go about 1t tnat
captures the gallery as we'll as the elite
CT every audience.
1T the Biiou.
Manager Wells offers an excellent biii
of vaudeville as the Bijou attraction this
week. There is variety and all that is to
he found on the programme of entertain
ment as furnished at the Broad-StreeI
Theatre Manager Wells announces that
the bill is to be the greatest all-star DIN
of vaudeville yet offered in Richmond, and
q glance at the makeup Of the pro-
rramme shows that the declaration mas
| m,rch solid ground to support it.
The feature, Peter F. Daley is the high
est salaried artist in vaudeville, and he Is
| surrounded by a collection of headilners
that will startle the managers of other
theatres where the salary list is consider
ed. Peter Daley will present musical
comedy sketch, assisted by eight atlSts.
He will sing number Of his latest song
hits and the act promises to please
Daley has just entered vaudeville. he
made his reputation is member OF me