The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-23

list was produced, ~ playing tho part
again this season and Is adding reams
Of praise to his already enylable .reputn-
ton as an actor. It Is doubtful II q
more difficult character to portray than
Oswald could be found II the whole gamut
OF American and European dramas FOR
the past decade were run. &
In an Intellectual play such as Ghosts"
tho stellar requirements are OF most
exacting nature Not alone are the es-
sential and fundamental histrionic requi-
sites involved, for. TO play the part OF
the unfortunate son with the fast-falling
mind credItably. the star must WELD all
the clements ranging from the ordinary
to the most tragic. Then, again. tho
contributing characters arc Of such vital
and potent value in the portrayal as to
require absolutely the best talent.
Mr. Bogel Is not unknown to follow
ers Of the drama, and altoughhis fame
increased tenfold after his masterful i'm
pe1sonation OF Oswald, he was acknowl-
edged to be one OF the foremost OF
American actors even before his. connecr
ton with Ibsen's masterpiece
He shared hpnors with Mrs. Fiske in tho
New York production OF Ihsen's "A
Dolls House, creating the part OF DR.,
Rank, and also made a hit as Michele IN
Little italy" with Mrs. Fske and Fired
erlck de Bclleville. Then followed III
quick succession his triumphs In MI
"
Chelsea, = and "ress."S
The other members Of the company
presenting Ghosts. this season have all
been carefully selected and the produc-
ton lis said to be perfect In every do
tul,t.The production Will be Mt the Acati-
envy Wednesday, matinee and night. @
1.-THE Tenderfoot," In which Richard
Garlic will be seen at the Academy Fri
day and Saturday, With Saturday mati-
nee, is famed for its remarkable runs of
one hundred nights in New York and two
bundled and nifty In Chicago.
earle in "The Tenderfoot."
THE Tenderfoot" is one OF tho most
unique and novel musical comedies yet
seen. It's theme. Its locale near San An
tonic Texas. on n ranch; It's highly col
ored costumes. Its excellent book and its
attributes which have stood the test
which have made 1t II musical success
of thu past season. One critic called It,
'An ARIZONA set to music" and indeed
It's scenic environment reminds one Of
that excellent play.
that is4realy funny without any resort
to vulsnrity- or horse play I'm the slight
est degree, and as such has appealed
largely to theatre-goers who depore the
use or double cntendre In the mistaken
idea that 1t Is humorous. 'trhe Ten
deFlOOL'- possesses ,!ilcIltS lllaL lew Silti-
lar productions can boast. j t Is q con-
tlnual vista of Kaleidoscope changes, a
merry jInglng of$tuneful melodies and a
l1tp!d-fre Of clean. wholesome Wit and
humor, 1t has played continuously with
out cessatl on8 since its original produc-
ton on April ~, 1903 II will ibe presents.
ed here by Richard carle and q large
company including some of tho original
east, which embraces Edmund Stanley,
Henry Norman, William Rock, Charles
a, Morgan. Frances knight, Nellie Lynch
Beatrice Mckenzie. and Minerva Court
ney. The chorus is large and efficient
and distinctive for its large percentage
OF attractive and pretty girls.
"Only a Shop Girl"
"only Shop Girl" has In the last two
seasons beIome one Of the most popular
entertainmentskof It's class that has been
produced In years. Anyone who has ever
Visited tho great and wonderful institu-
ton OF to-day, known as a department
storep--must have been Impressed with
the styles OF characters and happenings
III been clsYerelX grouped and aayelop-