The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-29
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It was Ike old times at the Academy
last night The Giffen Company was there
IN Rosemary. delightful play. pro-
diced in the manner that Manager Gift
ten has made familiar with all the at
Elasphere Of the early days Of the nine
teelsth century and the charming society
With which the play deals. The costum-
mi: is excellent and there was a remark
allie sum total of excellent acting
The play was received with great en-
thisiasnl. there We're numerous curtain
calls. and the old favorites OF the COM
panys We're mos. cordially greeted.
The play is SO well known here that
comment would be superfluous. 1t is de-
ligElttu from the first curtain to the last
1t begins with a very realistic rain storm
a little slowly, but it is never dull. and
the opening situation once made clear,
the action is followed with Keen interest
2n6 sympa thy. There Is a good deal OF
very graceful sentiment in the piece.
some exquisite humor, and they are both
effectively disposed.
Miss #GEayce Scott scored q great tri-
umph as Dorothy Crukshank. During the
earlier scenes the character is chiefly
marked by the qualities of sweetness and
giee. No one acquainted with the act
ing OF Miss Scott will need to be told
how well and with what charming grace
i
Nothing could be agined more delicate.
,aore delicious more enchanting than the
high bred distinction and soft woman
l;ko tone of that performance. II one
examines Miss Scott's stage art to dis
cover the secret of her really wonderful
success, it is readily found tina natural-
ress and n seeming absence OF art are
IT'S essential qualities. Favored by nature
with a youthful presence which aids her
J,er-3i mo
l:ar,y attractive. she adds to such natural
attributes the full measure of youthful
shirts and animation Her portrayals
are unique and yet nothing more than
The holding of the mirror before natures
self She has the rare faculty of paint
ing the picture of maidenly purity and
nobility of soul most deity.
Captain Criikshank fra nkss with the very
truest and finest work Mr. Blakemore.
has ever DONE and he carries his au-5
dience along on a high tide of mirth- Mr.
Ma tt,ieu as Sir Jasper was a trifie STACEY
al first. but quiet. impressive and salts
factory.
AIr. Emory. Miss La Verne and Edwin
Wallace all do conspicuous work.
There will he matinee and night per-.
ft.mances# to-day.
.Arone Those Present. the new COM
edy in which Mrs. LeMoyne appears at
trf Academy Of Music Monday evening.
December list, has other merits than be-
ing a satire on the New York Four Hun
t1red While the scenes are laid in and
about Fifth Avenue. the lesson OF ex-
trava gance and folly in social frivolity IS
of the most general character and can be.
understood by all.
..rhe Climbers will be presented In
this CITY at the Academy on Tuesday
night It is a four-act comedy. consid-
a;.sd 10 be Mr. Clyde F'itch's most bril-.
I;,nt contribution TO stage literature.
..The Major and the Judge" will close
its ensa cement at the Bitou with this
afternoons matinee and to-night's per-
Torrance. which. judging from the adj
,-ance sale, promise to be Well attended.
The attractions at the Bijou Theatre
,,ax week will be ..Dr Jekyll and Mr..
rsr,se., and Peaceful Valley. presented
Nv the George Fawcett Company. with
Maw shaw. .'Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. HySe'
was was one Of N1ansfelds most sensational
successes. and is still one of the strongest
!, ! wing cards in his repertoire George
Eawcett viii play the dnal5rol and will
change his identity from Hyde to Jekyll
.L. I.I,,.,JS "a HYDE IN fl11l view Of