The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-20
At The Theatres this 1oeek.

son, who has been a member of Annie
Russell's and other companies. has oeen
engaged for the role of Mrs. hlrke.
Grayce Scott will be seen as a bright
breezy, up-to-date girl from Cni:ak5o'
The part has many particularly atuac-
tive comedy scenes, and 1t VIII preseu-
this great popular favorlte 70 ihuG''
greater advantage than did her hrst ioie
of the present season.
Richard Bennett who has taken Ei5h
rank among the Richmond favorites by
ms manly, earnest, well-considered ana
..ll-round artistic work as Lieutenant
FFTiawkesworth, will again be nest aa-
vantageously placed as William prescott
The good impression thus far created py
The new leading man will be greatly en-
HANGED by his work in this role
Charles w King, whose Major Bur
leigh was one of the features of last
weeks BILL has been cast as Israel
i:oren, president OF the Jefferson National
Bank 1t is a splendid character, ana
one which requires much delicacy ana
fncsse in its treatment Walker ~.
bennett will have another heavy role,
alt Tough it will be a more polished ana
less yiflianous character than the one
he portrayed last week. Frank Roberts
will have one of the best roles in the
play as Governor Rodman, some OF his
speeches. being remarkable for the beauty
of their sentiment, and the charity for
al which they voice. Charles B. HaW-
Kins will he the Colonel Zachary 7. KIP,
a members Of Congress from New Jersey.
It is just that kind of a part in which he
appears to best advantage. William
Lamp will be seen in straight, light
comedy part. full Of meat, that will show
lis personality and ability to the best
advantage. The role is of much con-
sequence and more effective than that of
Ior. Fenwicll Dewitt c. Jennings will
again have role limited in lines. but.
ike Scarbrow. one OF the most effective
in the play. Old Pend!eton is one of the
characters most distinctly remembered
by those who have seen the play. c. w.
Chasnon will make his first bow in Rich
nond as Edward Seabury, assistant
cashier of the hank, a role Of strong
dramatic possibilities. Robert Brooke,
as Arnold Kiil1e, will have a tragic bit.
which Will be a strong contrast to the
role Of the bashful private of last week.
E. L. Duane, whose appearances last
season proved his value as an actor, in
addition to his ability as a stage mana
ger, will play the part Of Thomas Went
worth, the United States bank exan1i-
rer. The scenic equipment will be en-
tIrelys new.
At the Eijou.
The Bijou will return to the realm of
musical comedy this week, and under
the head 1T is a Laughing Matter the
announcement is made that Harry Fisher
and j. J. Carroll will appear at the
head of a great organization in the
new musical comedy success, Put Me
Off At Buffalo.
1t may he stated at the outset that
the piece bears no resemblance whatever
to "A Trip to Buffalo, seen here a few
weeks ago. It's success has been more
pronounced and more empha tic, While the
list of well-known players in the caste
guarantees a bright, breezy and capable
performance.
The piece was written by Frank Ken
nedy, and belongs to the same order OF
musical farce ass"A Night Off, in which
Matthews and Bulger made such a nit
at the Bijou last season. -.
Frank Kennedy isaa musical genius,
and his libretto is said to be intensely
funny as we'll as very clever, and apso-
lutely novel in treatment
There are three acts in the piece. the
first tells Of the start for Buffalo from
New York city. It presents street
acene with all the rattle and excitement
that might be expected in getting a COM
rany OF thirty-fve hilarious individuals
entrained upon holiday spree. There IS
an enthusiastic opening choruS.- ttiiu
among the other musical numbers thu
may be counted upon to rake a sensa-
ton are Magic coon song by Stephen
Prideau, with a brishtSchorus:: .'Tl,e Tnr-
key ard the Turk sung by tho two stars
and sextctte. Reta Curtis gets chance
in this act TO Introduce her violin solo.
The sccord act is APPLY STYLED In; me
Stretch for the climax Of merriment
is reached on beard the Pullman ca,
and what happens on that memorable
Journey Is well worth going to sse-
In this act the McNnlty sisters do
German song and dance. Campbell and
Dare. as musical conductor and porte,
contribute to the mad whirl of the scene,
and Joseph Eirnes does a specially call
| ca BETSY Brown that can be better
imagined than described. Harry zFtshes
rets his chance in a song entitled MY
Drowsy Babe
The third and last acr brings the merry
company to- Buffalo . and tells sof the
queer things they sa Y S and 8 the queer