The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
"Coriolanus'' was given a magnificent
production at the Academy last night.
The audience was not large and it was
inclined to be cold at first, but after
dong performance it waited and vigo-e
rouSly demanded "a curtain call. There
We're many curtain calls naturally at the
close of the third act, but the final call
at the close of the play was as remark
ople tribute 20 AR. Mclean. His perso-e
mai success was most marked. There is
no actor on the English speaking stage
to-day who is physically so well equipped
for this role. He fills the eye with his
heroic figure, and ais rich. deep, sono-
rous voice has g. depth and power that
is most rare Nor is he lacking in the
mental equipment. His conception of the
character Of Coriolanus shows the insight
and profound thought of the scholar,
and the clear perception of the reader of
men. He is the patrican-noble dignified
and he does not magnify the sneering
qualities that might be given to the role.
While lle indicates the soldierly qualities
that have made him a great general, he
subordinates those traits to the intel
lectuaiity of the character.
There is virilty, but not roughness; and
power tempered with dignity. but not mere
animal force in the Coriolanus that he
presented. He has happily conquered
prior tendency to ranting, and his work
now is inmeasureablv- superior to his for
1ner efforts because Of this. There is an
impression created Of reserve force pow
er and solidity that did not exist be-
fore. There is always limit to physi-
cal effort in acting, but the actor who
moderation nd Ga1f-ropfTDl de-
pending on mentality for his effects. aid
not on stridency Of voice, will find no
boundary beyond which he cannot pass.
The character OF Nirgilia is not marked
one and makes no great calls on 81 ac-
tress. Odette Tyler played the part with
dignity and feeling. and made it as promi-
nent as it could we'll be hade OF the sup
port, Max Won NIitzel did the hest work.
The others need to be toned down. They
are somewhat lacking in dignity and i'm
pre~siveness, but that is a fault that can
be lemedied by following the path that
Mr.. NIacLean has blazed. The scenic ct
fectS and costumes must be very costly.
They are certainly as handsome and elah.
crate as any that can be seen outside OF
the big productions in the largest cities.
king John will be given at the matt
nee to-day. and The School for Scandal
tonight. 1t goes without saying that the
LAcdutiflN ne litltd pei
ances if merit has the power to attract
audiences.
PLAYS OF THE WEEK.
"a Stranger in a Strange Land is not
a stranger in Richmond, and his return to
the Academy "Wednesday night will doubt
less attract many tiieatre-goers. William
Friend and a good cast will present this
play that was built for fun
The Sorrows of Satan" has also been
-l,.,T
duced on an elaborate scale. Edward r.
Mawson, Ross O'Neal, Nellie Yale and
Miss Holland are in the cast. The me-
chanical and electrical effects are said to
be very striking. There will be q natl
nee and night performance Thursday.
There is no play made from popular
book, the quintessence of which has been
SO cleverly transferred to the stage as in
the case of Orchard Carvel,' which will
be seen at the Academy Friday and Sat
urday. Mr.. Churchils beautiful love
story is fully told within the compass of
a little over two hours of acting. and be-
sides this. many Of the historical person.
ages living at that time, as well as the
dashing hero of the story whose character
in its many-phaseG attractiveness is COM
pletely realized by Mr.. Andrew Robson,
are charmingly embodied by the actors.
All the color and life Of the novel are in
the play.
Al the Biiou.
Taking the bill at the Bijou this week
collectively it is d good offering, and
pleasing. 1t contains d number OF iirst
rats acts, any one OF them being good
enough TO carry the bill. With the eX-
cepuon of Gardner and Vincent, every
number is a new one 10 Richmond, and
they are all acceptable. It is a bill that
no ay,Ia ,.l,6ayjlIa iron will emmy
because of the variety. 1t contains al
most everything in vaudeville from the
souprette and the tramp team to the
priua dona vocalist and straight ac-
tor, from ordinary novelty to the high
est, and a big feature act that is enter
tanning, and that will serve as one OF the
real magnets of the season.
The Pony Ballet is the best novelty
that has been presented at the Bijou.
1t is a much better act than the much
heralded "Beaux and Bellies. The num-
Der is presented by eight pretty girls
who came from England last summer.
Their act is a novelty. 1t is divided into
three parts: singing. dancing and novelty
uanc;ng. The audience was enthusiastic
In showing its pleasure. Raymond and
caverly made the laughing part of the
show a success. They are clever Ger
man comedians, and present an act quite
different from the usual run. They tell
new stories and new jokes; sing paroles,
and do a burlesque on Spanish opera.
Margaret Ashton, the Girl OF Quality,
sang herself into favor. She sings
sweetly. Her character changes were
good, well executed and well received.
The three Milietts do an act worth see
ing. Ii is an acrohatic number, above the
average. Many new and interesting
feats are introduced, and the result was
that there was much applause. Gardner
and Vincent put on a very creditable
number. in which Gardner showed how.
clever he ic as a one man show. and
FISHER. and Clark opened the evening
entertainment with acrobatic work and
singing. collection Of moving pictures
proved Interesting because of the fact
that two of the Mckinley views seen
last week We're repeated. and a new one
of Canton scenes, was run on There viii
be matinee this afternoon.
rs Mad Dog at Church.
(specia, dispatch 10 The Times.)