The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-06
SOWING THE WIND
NOT TOO WELL II. CAST CAST
A Fair Performance Was Given
@ at the Academy, De-
e, spite the Fact.

The play, Sowing tho Wind, = was net
ns, powerfully presented at the Academy
4 yesterday Us 1t l,na been seen here, but
discussed in this drama, mnltes its pro"
duction always interesting, even though
| the cast be not MS strong ms one could
wish There was ono player, however,
who crentod splendid IMPRESSION, and
whose work wns the most distinguishing
feature Of the production. This actor
was Mr. Edward r. Mnwson, whose full,
rich voice rrhde his reading OF every line
II il delight to the audience. lie has q
voice which. though strong and full. was
never harsh, but always deep sounding
and mcllow--n voice tnuslcnl III It's into
nations though It's notes wcro low.
Mr.. Ntnwson, with this wonderful voice,
| played I3rtlbngon with excellent Judgment,
and his scenes wero always Impressive,
with ono exception, and this was. unfor-
which occurs at the climax Of the third
act. His work In tho preceding scenes
Ind led one to expect grent things Of
him III this climax. but he fell short when
the time came. And such climax he.
could have made Of II. There cnn be no
Miss Santjo led UP to this scene was
partly tho cause OF Its failure IN full
filing expectations. Mr.. Mawson CERTAIN
! ly worked to disadvantage IN having TO
.tnlse his cue after the almost dlspas.
'slonnte manner in which Miss Santje led
! up to It, to say nothing Of her poor busi-
ness during tho scene.
Miss Santje does not seem to be suited
to the role, though she gave every evil
dence OF sincerity in her work She Is
not Impressive In her emotional scenes.
and. at times. evidently realizing her
weakness, she mnnlfests nm inclination
to oyeract She either goes beyond the
mark or falls far short of It..
| Tho company was about UP to tho
average.
Hazel Kirke."
Hazel Ilrke," with 11frlo INlslcr in the
| tito role. comes to the Academy for to-
DAVIS mntinee and night. This is an an
| nouncement sure to be received with
| lively interest. /" Hazel Kirke" with any
star or Effie Elsler in any play. would
attract unusual attention. Together they
form combination than which there Is
not stronger on the road The names
! Of this play and star are almost synony-a
nous and arc certainly inseperable That
Miss 1Jllsler Is making farewell tour
in t'1Iazel Izrke" Is duo to the insistenco
OF Manager Jules hurry and to the ac-
tress' love for the role. Her first great
success was made when she originated
| tho part No other actress has been able
to compare with her In delineation Of the
beautiful noble character of the Black
| burn rnlller's daughter. The play Itself
stands nlcno in its simplicity. sincerity
and In It's appeal to the heart. Along with
its Intense dramatic interest Is 4 vein OF
bright humor which offers relief to
| strained nerves at critical moments. Mr..
hurry has taken pains that this revival
shall In every way equal the original
production In cast and scenic environ
| ment.
"A Son of Rest"
The strong and Intelligent appeal that
Brondhurst and Currcs musical comedy.
"a Son of Rest makes tho amusement
! lover accounts for It's tremendous sue
| cess during last season. It played to
crowded houses everywhere and dlstrb-
uted hundreds of thousands of laughs.
Better than ever is the promise for this
season. SO the management have made
IMPROVEMENTS, adding ~ and taking
from until 1t satisfies the most exact!ng
critic. 1t will be seen hero next week at
the Bljou Theatre.