The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-13

and enthusiasm have developed among
the players, and all are deeply imbued
with the spirit of the enterprise. Inc
opening performance will doubtless be
charged with this enthusiastic spirit
FCUt: ARE KNOWN HERE.
Only four Of the members of the company
are known in Richmond Grayce Scott
Lucille La Verne. De Witt c. Jennings,
and Charles E. Hawkins. E. L. Duane
will again be the stage manager ana
Charles E. Boss returns as the scenic
artist. AR. Duane is one OF the best stage
managers IN the country, and he is also
an actor of ability.
Miss Scott will be we'll placed as Will
her's Am, product OF the raw North
west, the part originally played by Edna
Wallace Hopper. The part is written in
that spirit of ingenious comedy that is
always so effective in the hands of Miss
Scott. 1t is needless to say that this
dainty and gifted actress will receive a
perfect ovation when she first steps on the
stage. Miss La Verne has been pic
turesquely cast as F'awn Afraid, an In
Clan girl. The character is beautifully
drawn and will present Miss La Verne
TO exceptionally good advantage. c. E.
hawkins will! contribute much of the
comedy Of the play as an Irish sergeant.
Do Witt Jennings has n stli liking role
as John La Drue Of Scarbrow, an Indian
cEieftain. In makeup and characteriza-
lion the character is most unusual, and
is one i'll which few actors have failed
TO score heavily.
Miss Margaret Ellington, who plays
here through the courtesy of Mr.. Daniel
rohman, will appear as Kate Kennion,,
q part calling for n large neaure of
ability and dramatic strength. Miss
Ellington could scarcely find more
grateful part in which to make her in
itial appearance in Richmond. Her sue
cess with the I-yccum stock company in
New York presages that she will become
J great favorite in Richmond. Miss Eve
lSn Brown will play the role Of JUICY
H2wkeswo:th, a bright. cffervesccn:
American girl.
Richard Bennett, as Lieutenant Hawkes.
worth, has every opportunity to firmly
establish himself as favorite. The part
calls for great sympathy, and is one that
is splendidly suited to his personality. w.
NJ. bennett will appear as Lieutenant Par
Toe. a. splendid heavy role, in fact one of
the best parts that he will have during
th. summer. William Lamp, the Juvenile
and light comedian Of the company, WILL
as DR.. Penwick. have numerous oppor-
tunlties to set the hearts of the matinee
girls in a futter. He will play opposit.
to Miss Scott. The role Of General Ken
MON is one requiring great .dignity ami
Frank Roberts has hai
unusual experience in this line of work,
and with his ability and attachments he
promises to give the character the note
required. Charles w. King will have an
excellent opening part as Major Burleigh,
a gruff and hearty old fellow, but with
heart as tender as a wOman's under his
rough exterior. Robert Brooke will be
the private Jones, a bashful young fell
low who is in love with his lieutenant-s
sister. Arthur Hnrleigh, who plays the
part Of Sergeant Dix, will assist Mr..
Duane in the direction of the stage.
Forbes Curtis will play the role Of Andy
Jackson, a frontier scout and little Geor-
gle Ryall. who will be so well remembered
for his Cain in 1.-THE Charity Ball. last
season, will appear as Dick Burleigh The
locale of the play affords ample and uni
que opportunities for scenic display. The
production will be entirely. new and Mr.
Boss promises his best efforts. The cur
tain will rise promptly at $50 at night
and at $50 at the matinees, and Manager
Giffen announces that positively no one
will be seated after the curtain rises until
the end Of the first act.
SANLOWs AT THE BIJOU.
Eugene Sandow, t hemodern perfect man
accompanied by one of the strongest COM
panies of entertainers yet offered to the
by Mr.. Wells, will be the
at the Bijou this week. There
is probably no public man known better
to the American people than Sandow, one
Of the most perfectly developed men that
ever lived, and though Richmond people
have heard much about him, and for some
years he toured the country as a special
feature, it remained for Mr.. Wells to bring
him to the doors of the local theatre
goers, together with one of the best Sc
lected bills presented at the theatre, that
has become popular because promises are
kept and more than value for value given.
Sandow has been to Europe for the past
five years. where he has been a special
feature at the Winter Gardens of Ger
many, the palace theatres of Russia, the
music halls OF england, ana
the best theatres in Paris. Since his re-
turn to America at the ending Of this
season TO rest, he found a great demand
for his services and was Induced by a
liberal salary to accept ten weeks. two
Of which Mr.. Wells secured by personal
effort While in New York some weeks
ago. Sandowz appears as a Roman g!aoi-
ator. and his stage setting, represents a
Roman scene that is Very attractive His
are all ostumed as attend
ants, and the act is one of the most in
teresting ever witnessed. In a black set
ting under powerful lights the wonderfully
developed man will give an exhibition of
the control of his muscles, after which
he will demonstrate his strength with
cards. weights, and men and horses Inc
act is intensely interesting from start to
finish.
S SandoW is supported by carefully Sc
lected COMPANY that has no conflicting
fea ture. Bendini and Arthur have a comi-
cal juggling act that Isl classed with the
best; the Two Pucks. a clever team of
wit tn a reputation tina is placed
highs in the standard theatres. will con-
tribute q character change singing and
dancing number that has been a great shit-