The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-24
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A new transformation scene. entitled
"a Tribute to Our Country" will illus
trate in spectacular. form and historic
ca1ly correct manner the wonders of
America, which will include the Garden
of the Gods OF Colorado. the Mammoth
Cave of Kentucky. Pixies Peak. Niagara
Falls, the Yosemite Valley with Its mann
moth trees and other equally interesting
places Of American grandeur.
The Casino attraction for this week
promises to be even better than those
OF the last two weeks. for Mr.. Wells
went to New York last week to get to-
gether the shows that will finish out the
season of summer amusements under
his direction.
The bills for the last two weeks pleased
the people. for the attendance was unus-
ually large a all cf the performances,
especially at the matinee performances,
when many ladies' and children were
entertained. It is no easy task for an
amusement director to get together att
fractions at this season OF the year, be-
cause of the fact that a great many
good acts anticipating gements with
one Of the hundred and one musical
shows that will take to the road this
year. However, through the influence
1of the Association of Vaudeville Mana
gers, Mr.. Wells has been in a position
to get as good as any manager can of
fer in the summer seasons. Another
point. that the intelligent theatre goers
realize fully is that no one can expect
a great deal for the price that Is paid
during the summer months for amuse-
ment. At the scale of prices governing
the Wells summer theatres some remark
able strong offerings have been made,
and on an average there has been no
attraction not worth the price.
For this week the programme Is un-
a 11y ctr + hr0 har
of we'll known acts some of which are
favorites and others that haze not been
seen here. Larry Dooley and James
5Tenbrook have. again Joined ,ilands,
which means that one of the clevereSt
comedy duos in the profession. and one
OF the strongest topliners known to the
managers. will again be in demand on the
circuit Of fashionable vaudeville thea
tres. Some two or three years ago
Dooley was coaxed to enter the minstrel
field, and was one of the stars of one
Of the largest organizations on the road
He was seen here at that time and made
the hit of the show" After playing
couple Of seasons of one two and three
night engagements he tired OF sucn
work. and few months ago joined hands
with his old partner, and re-entered
vaudeville. Dooley is clever comedian
and an entertaining singer OF comedy
songs. Tenbrook is a splendid foil for
the funny man, and the result is a great
act.
The Four Roberts. a family OF fun fur
nishers. will present sketch called 'Ihe
Doll Makers Dilemma" Ihree OF the
family are attractive girls In three sizes,
and the fourth member is a clever charac-
acter actor. who, with the others, make
enc o. the most entertaining acts yet In
troduced in vaudeville. The sketch has
been nroduced at the Keith theatres TINS
season with great success, ana is now
routed to play over circuit mat Will
keep them busy for some months to come.
The famous Aldo Brothers will contrib
ute one of the novelty numbers of the
bill. The brothers are wonderful horl.
zontal bar artists. presenting series or
tricks on the bars unlike any OF the
acts of this class. They recently came
to America direct from one OF the E4-
ropean winter circus shows. leaving that
attraction suffering from the loss Of one
of it's strongest features.
Klein and Clifton will present sketch
full to Overlooking with eccentric COM
edy, and KLEIN will execute the dance
steps that won for him the distinction of
being the champion OF the dancers or his
class The act was seen In Richmond
shortly after the Bjou was opened. and
II was at that time pronounced great
hit: critics now say that 1t has wonder
Iuly improved Allde ~ 40 A1ASe oAS
tancing all others in it's class.
Mile Flora, the dainty little conledi-
enne, who is so entertaining While wire
walking, will present another one OF the
good acts. Flora is quite a favorite here,
and her act will be one of the cards for
the week.
The Acme Three In an illustrated song
act will complete this offering. It is
said that this is one of the cleverest num-
hers of the kind and that the little girl
who will sing the songs that two ex-
perts will illustrate possesses a voice that
if properly cared for will be her fortune
sooner or later.
The usual performances will be given
all week-every evening at $50 o'clock and
at the Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
Mr.. Wells has timed the productions so
that the performances will end each night
in scod time to allow his patrons to re-
main at the park after the show, and still
get home in good time
Mr.. Wells has booked number of fine
attractions for the, season at the Bitou.
months, and his frequent trips to New
York recently have had the desired re-
suits. OF course the Bliou MUSICAL Conn
will be star ATTRACTIONS, but aside from
these there will be high-class offerings to
be seen here for the first time at popular
eff the esea 4 Hoyt Ae sheW e e.
Dee" "The Telephone Girl" and num-
Der of ether high-class offerings seen at
the Bijpu last season.
The Bijou Musical Comedy Company
will offer some of the best musical COM
edy shows and with the musical maidens
rendering Hoffmans music there will be
treat after treat
Mr.. Wells has added another attraction
to the Biiou.. Wprkmen are now engaged
be used exclusively for theatre parties.
The box is on the Seventh-Street side of
the theatre and will accommodate as
many as twenty persons. but 1t can be
used exclusively by any party not larger
than that number.
The Biiou at Atlanta will omen on Sep
TENDER Sth. and the Biiou at Birmingham
will open it's season the following week.
Mr. Wells is going to send the same class
of attractions to the Southern towns that
will play here and at Norfolk, and the
policy of the houses will be the same.
Little Chip has been quite a hit at the
New York roof gardens this season.
ing on the roof, and Hoftman's music has
become popular. One of the New York
critics has stahed his reputation that
tho .sIJa ndkarphjaf Flirtdtlon' will ne a