The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-31

without making Shakespeare turn over
in his grave. He might do vaudeville
stunt between the acts, or deliver one
OF his lectures.
AS Jason Green" in "Old Innocence
Tim Murphy has given to the American
stage another type of character. He has
drawn it with the utmost care and de-
tail. No point is missed; everything has
been thought Of; yet it is all done with
quiet unobtrusiv art that con-
ceals art. Indeed, it is really difficult to
restrain ones enthusiasm in commenting
upon Mr.. Murphy's work. He makes the
character so real, so vital and so lovable
that ones feelings enter into ones APP
probation Of the actors work. which.
after ALL is probably the greatest tribute
you could pay it. He has not sought the
fields of gay romance for his type. 1t is
an everyday one Yet around him he
weaves a halo tender and sincere, never
forgetting the realities; SO you laugh
with him or cry with him at the actors
will.
He seems to live and breathe the plays
atmosphere. and the words fell from his
lips in an entirely unstudied manner. Mr..
Murphy's company is said to be delight
full. Dorothy sherrod. as MAY Green
gives a performance second only to the
star. 1t is a character done quietly, yet
beautifully.
The play is at the Academy Wednesday
matinee and night.
"Alec and George are certainly two
names to conjure with, and to many a
heart pining for laughter the very men
ton of them brings recollectlonS OF the
pranks perpetrated upon their comedy
brethren in that laughable farcical mus
ical comedy, "McFadden's Row of Flats. :
which has been so distinctly popular
throughout the entire country.
The cast of "McFadden's Row Of Flats
for the present season includes a coterle
of players whose regulations and ability
in the farce comedy line is in itself al
ways popular and laughable musical con-
ceit will receive every attention. Among
those of the long list appear the names
of James X. Wesley. Arthur Whitelaw,
Henry Frey, Bobby Ralston, Jerry Sulli-
van. Mae Donohue, Emma Italia, the
Exposition Four, and. of course, the IA
nous yellow kids with their edu-
Gated goat, trained pig, and miniature
FRA engine The company, in point OF
numbers. is this season larger than ever
before. with a chorus of graceful and
con, 80 young girls whose costuming Is
all t,,r the art of the modiste can sup
NV. The will be matinee and evening
performances -.orroW
AL lie CASINO.
Jake Wells mas been fortunate in Sc
curing some exceptionally good attrac-
tons Tor the Casino this season, and the
resnlt mas been attendance beyond the
expectation of the manager and his
star. AS a rule. summer theatres are
devoted to the catch as catch can system
Of getting acts. but this rule was put
to the junk pile three years ago. For
this special week the business will COM
mence with matinee Monday. Labor
Day, after which the show will have the
usual run all week, 1t promises to be
one of the best attractions the casino
has had this season, and possesses both
comedy and novelty.
The feature will be the Burke Brothers,
who returned from Europe but a few
weeks ago, after most successful tour.
The burke Brothers are original COM
edians.
rhat delightful voice Of John w. Early