The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-05-09
At THE THEATERS

Tn Murphy is to be the attraction
at the Gennett Friday night, when he
will pre- sent Rufus Rugg," three-act
pastoral comedy of sentimental foun-
dalton, especially written for him by
wrote for his use that splendid play,
"A Capital Comedy" This latest
play, Rufus Rugg," presents Tim
Murphy in a role particularly adapt
ed to his requirements as he is seen
as quaint, loving, self-sachificing
country Schoolmaster, and is given
many opportunities for the enactment
of comedy and sentiment Many of
Tim Murphy's best efforts have been
lowed by the late Joseph Jefferson and
Sol Smith Russell, and as the entire
atmosphere of Rufus Rugg" is one of
the genial, sentime ntal kind, the play
should prove an unusually good vehi-
Gle for his requirements. Mr.. Muir
ply presents the comedy with the as
sistance of a fine supporting compa-
mp, and with every attention given the
production that has long characterized
The Little Egypt Company.
Choice musical numbers, catchy
songs, lively dances, pretty girls and
good wholesome comedy are among
the features with the Little Egypt
company booked for Friday night tat
the New Phillips. This organization
is quite a familiar one and has always
been noted for the breezy style of en-
tertainment it provides. Two burles-
ques are given, the first being styled
"A Rialto Rounder," and the other,
Gay Girls of Paris" Both conceits
are replete with many laughable situ-
ations and musical numbers. The cho-
rus will display some elaborate cos
tunes in addition to appearing with
Little Egypt in big dancing number.
Vaudeville in it's best form will be Of
fered between the two burlesques.
Vaudeville at the Gennett.
Perhaps no depletion of Irish char
acter ever put on at the Gennett, In
vaudeville, is as pleasing and as near
the real Irish as that being presented
this week by Casey and LeClair. They
have an Interpretation of Celtic tene-
ment life that would be very hard to
beat and which has been highly
praised by those who have seen this
weeks bill. Miss Aldonne, prima don
ma, continues to please with her Sc
lections, both popular and classical
Richmond's musical people would be
pleased with her work. Dilla Temple
ton, who are furnishing the controtion
and equilibrist turn this week, are
mere youngsters, but they are adopts
in their line. The Tianita Midgets
are not make believe midgets, but
are the real article. Their efforts to
entertain are well received. There are
various other interesting features on
the bill that make it all told, worth
much more than the price of admis-
sion.
Vaudeville at the Phillips.
Vivid recollection of by gone days
are brought to the minds of the older
persons who are attending the vaude-
vile performance at the New Phillips
this week; recollections of the days
when they were young and took un-
told pleasure in the coming of the cir.
cuses. There were not present day
circuses. but the old fashioned kind
of the days of Barnum and Forepaugh
The Hooks and England indoor circus
showing by means Of motion pictures
about all that is worth seeing about
circus, is proving 2 popular feature
Those who like black face comedians
that the not dead ones" will find
them in Balck and O'Brien. who have
| something doing every minute
Mitchell and Browning, the valpos
Charles Kenna and the Kelley Sisters
all have good turns making in all a
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