The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03

at the ouenin- Of the season reioln that
cor pauy. The Navette Sisters, dainty
girls and chic, too. will be another OF the
features. The Misses Navette belong TO
one of the big musical comedy produc-
tons now on vacation, and they are
breaking in new ideas for the coming
season. playing this special engagement
They promise to become great taVorites
with the theatre-goers during the1r stay
here. Harry Barton. a comedian with an
original idea. will offer d novelty. USu-
ally musical act is made up OF two or
three, or sometimes four persons. but
Parton does a musical act alone He
plays on a number of different instru-
ulents aud makes merry with jokes that
have not dried up with age Kelley and
Reno. in an acrobatic comedy number.
promise to be interesting. and DeForrest
and Ward. comedians. who disguise them
selves with burnt cork. will make a good
impression III an act of song and dance.
The reserved seat sale is on at Branch
r Aliens.
AL G.. Field, the we'll known minstrel
mana ger, having done a great deal for
Columbus. O.. his friends thought him
an available candidate for Mayor, and
there is movement on foot amongst his
Democratic friends 10 press his candidacy
for the Office next spring. Mr. Field
has a great deal of executive ability. and
if nominated. will make a hard fight for
the Office.
May Irwin has returned from abroad.
and once more announces her permanent
retirement from the stage. Miss Irwin
says she is now private citizen. and
therefore declines 10 be interviewed.
eHo
formerly with Buffalo Bits Wild West.
is to star next season in melodrama.
entitled THE Western Girl" The play
will give her opportunities to exhibit her
skill with firearms. One scene of the
play will require her TO intercept teIe-
graphic message by cutting the wire with
q ball from her rifle.
Walter Whiteside's repertoire this sea-
son will consist OF four plays. Hamlet
THE Merchant of Venice Richard
III and a new romatic play, TN Days
Of Old When Knights Were Bold
Forecasts of next season are finding
their way into print here and there.
now that next seasons attractions are
generally known. The Washington Post,
which is sane and conservative in its
Views or stage matters, HndS lttlS prom
Use in the outlook.
Victor Herbert and Harry B Smith have
been commissioned hy Miss Nelson's new
management to write the comic opera In
which her temperance on this side of
the water is to be made. Mr.. Herbert
and Mr. Smith are the authors of The
Singing Girl" and THE Fortune Teller
in both of which Miss Nielsen won de-
cided successes in this city.
Viola Allen expects to sail for New
York August 6th. She is at present still
in Rome with Mr., and Mrs. Hall Game
gathering atmosphere for the coming
production of The Eternal City Miss
Aliens mother. Mrs c. Leslie Allen
and her brother. Paul Allen. are also
with her. While in Rome George c.
Tyler. representing Leibler & Company.
made contracts with costumers OF that
city for many of the costumes for the
production Of the Hall Game play.
Ice Mission.
Through the kindness of friends much
comfort has been given through the Ice
fund receipts since July 18th. as follows:
Box at Station ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4 10
Other boxes.-....... II 3