The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-24
Of brilliant coIorinc.

OF brilliant coloring.
Many clever up-to-date specialties are
introduced in addition to the twenty-four
musical gems presented OF which, II the
verdict of the press and public are to be
considered, they will be either sung or
whistled by every man, woman and child
here by the end of this important engage
ment- OF one song alone, The Iale OF
the Kangaroo ninety-siX hundred copies
were sold in Chicago the first week it
was published.
Gus. Weinberg, the leading comedian of
THE Burgomaster' Company, has a va
let who accompanies him en- tour. Mr..
Weinberg claims he is absolutely neces-
sary to assist him in his many changes at
each performance, and especially IN the
prologue of the musical comedy, when
he portrays Peter Stuyvesant and al
sfects a one-legged man with a wooden
neg for the other limb. The wooden
member is securely strapped to his body,
and for at least ten minutes before and
twenty minutes during the act he must
either stand on one leg or lie down. lie
cannot bend or sit down without the as
sistance of his servant, and when he lies
down his valet must assist him, and also
when he arises.
The music is by Gustave .Luders ana
the lyrics by Frank Pixley The score is
TGp1CCc a"1ll Catchy Il1ClSAilCo sAii>A SAAS
book is equally bright and dainty The
fun of the piece is quaint and refreshing
and the costumes and settings are IN
their display of color dazzling.
1t should be borne in mind that the
original company that produced the COM
edy first in Chicago is the one coming
here, and not the number-two company.
Among the many clever artists IN the
cast are Ida Hawley, Alma Doerge, liar
II lr. a
rus is large and attractive and contains
MANY beautiful women. Perhaps Edith
Warrington is the best known of the beau
tfful stage dolls of The Bursomaster- She
is considered one of the best-dressed Wo-
men either on or off the stage.
Miss Yerrington's first appearance was
with the chorus in De Wolf Hopper's
"Dr. Syntax.' Her accomplishments
soon attracted notice from managers and
her next engagement was with the bos-
tonians.' in the part of '.Annabel," in
Robin Hood. Next she joined the opera,
"The Wartime Wedding following
that season with a second engagement
with De Wolf Hopper in the part of Tao
iturnez'' in Gel Captain" Miss 1erring-
ton then played the role of Annie Hop
kins in the New York run OF the old
Homestead" and last season she was
with Chris and the Wonderful Lamp. :
She is a tall and graceful girl, not far
over twenty with an attractive face, OF
English caste.
at the Bilou.
A glance at the bill-for the Bijou for
this week shows that Manager Wells has
a. mine OF good things, and that there is
every promise that the Offering will re-
suit in one of the best shows Gt the sea-
son. There is not nm act on the pro-
sra NINE that is not of special merit. 1t
is one OF the best selected shows that AR.
Wells has offered. There are headliners
enough to bill several shows, and in the
list will be found stars who travel in a
cluss all their own. One of the cleverest
who is well known and popular here,
a star singing and dancing duo. a host OF
other entertainers. will all strive to make
the bill the hit OF the season.
George Fuller Golden, the star mOnolo-
euist of vaudeville. is in one OF the head
lined acts In fact, his name appears at
the head of the list Just as it does wher-
ever he plays. MIR. Golden is one Of the
highest ssllaried laugh-makers in the pro-
fession, but mana gers do not object TO
paying it to him, for he IS great draw
ing card. He is one ob the most popular
vaudeville artists in the profession, ana a
power with his ccnlIGueSs III eSeistilli
they attempt. His stories are all good and
to hear his experiences, is to laugh.
Bert Coote, the famous character come
dian and Ricfmond fs.vorite, will be seen
in his successful sketch Supper for Two
Mr.. Coote is supported by artists of his
own selection. and his act has been a
great one this season in all the principal
vaudeville houses, and in Richmond. where
good comedy is always appreciated, an
other hit is scheduled.
The star singing and dancing duo, Harry
Hedrix and Ade Prescott, will present the
act that has put them in the dass with
tho best headline acts. This duo has
been feature in all CT the leading vaude-
vile pls.y-houses. and comes to Richmond
for the first time. They will execute sew
e,al different styles of dances, and dur
ing the act will make number Of changes
in costume.
Baby Marjorie, a little girl. who has
about captured the hearts of NIL who have
seen her because OF positive cleverness,
viii be feature for the ladies' and fch1-
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