The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

There was one of those typical first-n.ght
audiences at the Bijou to welcome the re-
turn of the Bijou Musical Comedy Com
pany last night. OF course, every seat
was filled, and standing room was at a
premium. AS the old taForiteS 1hauc
their appearance, they received salfos OF
applause, and everybody settled down
to enjoy the best entertainment that has
yet been seen at the Bijou. "a Stranger
in New York is one of the best Of Hoyts
pieces, and it was cone full justice by the
Biiou Company. Otis Harlan, as usual,
carried off the honorS. THE stranger
is Fart that fits nm like a glove, and
his bright lines. 3.;-lny antics and comic
songs completely captured his audi
ence- Second honor probably went to
Tony Hart, as Baron Lands. he gave
an excellent bit of character work that
even his admirers did not expect to see.
David Andrada. Lindsey j. Hall and John
w. Farley sang some very pretty songs.
and acted we'll The feminine portion of
the cast was very attractive. THE Girl
in Lavender" Gertrude Hayes, petite
Eva Burnllam, and Nellie Harvey were
three distinct types of stage beauties, and
they added much to the attractveness of
the entertainment. Maude A. Scott was
very good as Hattie. The musical Num-
vers We're unusually good. The old .oy,ss
Hattie and "Gayest Old Sport in New
YorH, remain favorites. Otis Harlans
songs, Walkers Dancing School, and
Monkey on q Stick were enthusiastic-
ally cncored. The big hit, of the evening,
however, was made by the new song
Ching a Ling Loo which was sung by
Little Chips and Mary Marble. Writ
ten by Max Hoffman, the musical dirac-
tor, and dedicated to Mr.. and Ms. P. j.
Morris. of Norfolk, is all that the title
page viii tell.
The verdict of the public is that it is
the best song of recent years 1t ~
made the greatest hit of 'The 4 er,ty
Bellies, . the new and successful musical
comedy now playing in New York. Love
Me, LIE" and the other successes COM
posed by Mr.. Hoffman cannot be COM
pared to it, and nearly everyone was
humming or whistling it as they left the
Bijou. 1t should also be said that it was
sung last night better than Eta Butler
and John StaVen sing it in THE Liberty
Bellies. 1t should also be said that Ma,v
Marble never looked better than in the
picturesque Chinese costume that she
Wore Tor the song "a Stranger in New
4orl is pretty apt to test the capa,:ity
OF the Bijou all the week. There will be
a matinee to-day.
PRIDE OF JENNICO
Ire ifluS OF JenNco' Will be present.
here tonight and tomorrow matinee and
might at the Academy
The play is one of the most emphatic
ht'S that the stage has witnessed in
several years having been welcomed. in
New York during a run of several
months duration at the Criterion. a lead
ing Broadway playhouse. The scene OF
the play is laid on the marches of Bo-
henia and Moravia, and begins at Toll
lendhal, the ancient demesne of the Jen
mcoes, and later in Dornheim The first
two acts are devoted 10 the love story
of the hero and heroine, while the two
concluding ones tell the brave deeds of
Jennlco in winning back his princess.
who leaves him after their marriage In
consequence Of a quarrel and nisundar-
standing which arises.
The entE-e production is under 80
supervision of Daniel Frohman. WHO r.
talns an interest in the play, which is
managed by Munro and Sage.
WAY DOWN EAST.
Way Down East" which comes to
the Academy on Friday and Saturday.
is. another odd Homestead" and like
that famous play, is blended with a
series OF New England types with rustic
surroundings, quaint characters and q
heart interest that cannot fail to be
appreciated. Manager Brady has sur
rounded Way Down East with one
Of the strongest companies of players
travelling. The scenic effects will be en- |
Lirely new and elaborate