The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-05
AMUSE M ENTS.

of thrilling-or suffered to be thrilling
stand back. and don't you dare touch
him lines, and 1872 jokes, was the at
traction d t the Academy last night. There
was a fairly large audience present, pfln-
cipally in the upper part of the house,
and the gallery was kept in perpetual
state of noisy and tumultuous enjoyment.
The acting was painfully amateurish. with
the exception of Freddo, as Horatio
Booth. the tramp. and the singing and
dancing only ordinary. Harry Lyons gave
some good limitations of the cries OF ami
mails, but was unfortunate enough to
think he could whistle. However. Side
Tracked will last many years yet, and
continue to please those who go to see 1t.
ERIC HOPE TO-DAY.
The greatest Of interest is being evil
denced in the first appearance here this
afternoon and tonight, at the Academy,
of Eric Hope Carl of Yarmouth in Je-
rome X. Jeromes famous comedy. The
Councillors Wife" The appearance Of
Hope in this country same about in an
odd way. On a visit to this country the
early part of last year. he was induced
to portray one of the leading roles in the
annual performance given by the Stroll
ers, New York'S most exclusive amateur
social organization. His success was in
Simultaneous, and he became the lmme-
diate rage of the metropolis. So great
and favorable were the press criticisms
that Mr.. Charles Frohman devoted days
in trying to induce the Earl to become
member of his leading comedy stock COM
pany. More for the amusement than re-
turns Yarmouth accepted. and during the
winter was seen in the leading roles OF
Mr.. FrohmanS comedy productions. Inc
Councillors Wife is from the pen of Je-
rome X. Jerome. perhaps the best known
of all English writer's.
Coming to the Academy next Friday
and Saturday will be an attraction in
which a new star will be introduced The
young man in question, Mr.. AL II. VIII
son, is exploited by Messrs Chas H. Yale
and Sidney r. Ellis, in beautiful come
dy drama entitled The Watch on the
Rhine The company supporting Mr.
Wilson is said to be one of the best OBJ
tainable The electrical and mechanical
effects, we are told, will be above the
average. y popular priced matinee will
be given Saturday afternoon.
GOOD BILL AT BlJOU.
This week. Offering at the Bijou is one
Of the most pleasing that has been pre-
scented at this place of amusement. There
is not an act that fails to draw happy
applause and real laughter. The house
was crowded. the entire show made a hit
and the applause was most evenly distri-
buted throughout the programme.
The act of the marvellous Rixfords is
bats are thus billed and they are indeed
marvellous. They perform feats that are
appreciated and in closing do head to
head musical speciality that is sensational.
Alorrell and Evans, a splendid singing
duo. follow, and no man or woman has
ever appeared before Il Bijou audience
that can boast of a bigger hit. Morrcll
possesses Il sweet voice, and his specially
will be a welcome one the rest of the
week Wright Huntington and company,
the company being a strikingly pretty
woman Miss Jane Irving, and good
character comedian, w. S. st. Clair, pre-
scented one of the most cleverly acted
comedy plaElets that have been produced
in Richmond. Ed. Latelle. the merry
musical comedian, was received with APP
plause Latelle is doing a burlesQue on
Ching Ling Foo that is as funny as can
be- and his act scored one of the hits OF
the evening. Leroy and Clayton in Ho-
gan of the Hanson followed with mis-
taken identity act that was one of the
laughing features of the Dill. one rarely
has the pleasure of being entertained by
so clever a character comedian as LeRoy.
He impersonates a cab driver. who gets
into house where a lady is expecting
friend Right there the fun commences
and ii never ends until the act is over.
Miss Clayton as the foil for the work
of the real artist does as well as could
be expected. Bennett and Young. the song
illustrators. who have just returned from
Norfolk and Atlanta. We're greeted with
APPLAUSE and MI Young's songs THE
Fatal Rose of Red" and Take Me Back
to Dear Old New York" We're beautifully
illustrated by Mr.. Bennett. Violet Dale,
the popular cOinedienne. posed for the
pictures used in the first song, and the
audience recognized them with marked
applause.
1,:1I aJnc {t,a S1,Hyy
the Streator Louaves. This act is one
of the hest novelty numbers yet presented
in Richmond. It is produced by seven
teen athletic young men, who are masters
of the art of rapid drilling The act
closes with a wall-scaling act that draws
the most sensational applause.
The bill goes on throughout the week
with regular performances, including
matinee this afternoon.
BIJOU THURSDAY NIGHT.
Next Thursday night the Bijou will
probably be packed to the doors. The
benefit to the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation. rendered by Managers Wells &
Mckee, is the special attraction, and the
record for Thursday night attendance
promises to be broken.
The demand for seats at the Bijou box
office was very large yesterday. and q
good number Of tickets have been dis
posed of by mem berS of Post "A.
The programme which was given last
night will be given complete with slight
additions. The proceeds of the benefit will
be added to the fund being raised for the
expenses of the entertainment of the Ma
tionai Convention Travellers Protective
Association of America, which meets here
during the week beginning June 8, 1901.
a MUSICAL TREAT.
The keenest interest is being mani
tested in the grand musicale to be siven
at the Academy tomorrow night by Mile
Frieda Slemens- one of the worlds great
est lady pianists: Nine. Laura Howe. the
distinguished and beautiful ballad singer;
Mr.. Charles Russell, the eminent English
violoncello virtuoso. and Mr. john F.
Hart"eii, accon!panist. This will be a
musical evening of rare enjoyment and
VIII not fail TO please all lovers of music
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