The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-15
At THE THEATRES.

The Princess Chic was faYorably re-
celved at tho Academy yesterday, ths
tuheful opera comiaue being presented, at
tho evening performance before an audl-
cl,cc thas filled the gallery and balcony;
az well as the orchestra. a fact worthy
OF notice, for 1t is not every production
that appeals with equal strength to all
parts OF the playhouse.
The opera Is short, It's three acts. includ-
I'M, the intermissions, only running
hours. III f4s. .5s 4
After so many recent productions, which
have held tho audience for moro than
tbrer hours, THE Princess Chic" comes
as 4, welcome relief There may be even
TOO much OF good thing. However.
5."rhe Princess Chic meaning her high
ness individually, was not altogether as
gooH as one might nave wished Miss
Vera Michelena, who sang the role. does
not possess Il voice OF sufficient power 10
be impressive. Her. work. as q whole, -
lacking in that quality which is probably
best described by the word strength
At no time Is she very convincing. She
dog not exastly measure Up 70 the
With the exception of the male portion
OF the chorus, there were. no voices that
!
lof tho principals was not ut all remarka.
bio for excellence.
Thomas G. Leaiy, MS the steward made
a great deal Of comedy role that was
OF it, type that have preceded 1t proba,
big for a quarter of a century. He did
his part nobly, with tho lines and bust;
ancrded little assistance by tho trio OF
comedians who were to help him with
his burden.
Tho production was we'll mounted, and,
While 1t Is not one that will be long re-
mrnbcred for any very excellent quail
ties that 1t possessed, 1t still served to
The original production OF "Is Excel-
enGy e sade ~ m In
nal 9tk cha M'r Mss vii n be- the Acad
n en-, Tonight This comedy is ono, Of thu
gss Che SRa sof Il
the clevercst Coincidence on the AmericalI
stage, as well as the most beautiful or
aetpesses ns ah err IS sreer
this famous actress on her appearance
here.
u. AL Wilson.
Al, IT., Wilson, the "gqIden-yoIiSSe e slug Ing.
err will be- the ATTRACTION at the me Acaat-
Y le'ESs b By Sidney r. Eiis. ;Fha PlsS I.
wy ba n tho aeo pe tho
each Of whish gem q eXaTstts mel.
R Hs rhsS e asS en'tsss Eae aSlS
"Whlsperng Bresze," ~ "Th 1s,, Winding OF
'The RunaWays. 4.
One Of the most pophnar 5 somedl Mna Y
this season starring N the big MUSICAL
comes e the, Academy lvednssdday. mat
Jockey, which role fits him admirably,
owing to his ,dimnuttye stature. and need
less to say the opportunities afforded him
The Bijou Theatre had two enthusiastic
audiences Yesterday to witness HaIry,s e;
Richards, company present TO BE Buried
''Ben Mason. the switch tender'' and
postmaster and storekeeper' was, really
good, Jack Bell, the country SQUIRE
wltticisms. Miss Wilcox and Miss Pnr.
The play Viii be repeated Tonight and
tomorrow, mntinee and night
The Show Girl.
beginning Monday, 1.-THE Show Girl
Fun mSsv haSGsa HkEea Ws NaW ork Viii
open an engagement of n week. There
are nifty people,sin the company: Ihg
chorus ~ SAID 70 be- unusua as lapge M
gorgeous Seats for the engagement Ars
going with u rush
WASN'T NOTION. u. c.--phe President \
Sto-dayginforIned Congressman BrpWnioM,
Of Tennessee, that lie had decided 70 re;
appoint u, W. putro as possmastos .
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