The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-14

continent from San Francisco to Phlladel-
phia TO create zoe Lacy in The Heir<c
the Hoornh." The featuring came AFTER
ward. as tho direct result Of Mr.. Posts
sympathetic interpretation of that difficult
character.
The decorative frieze OF Indians and
horsement which ornaments the scenic
setting OF THE Heir to the Hoorah," was
well known artist. who illustrated the de
luxe edition of Owen Wister's story, The
Virginian.
The spurs worn by Ben Higgins. who
plays the ranchman in "The Heir to the
Hoorah," We're originally presented TO
Dustin Farnum, the star of THE Vir-
ginian" company, by Jack Bradford, ex-
sheriff of Wallace county. Idaho. Mr..
affecting tale OF how the late Mr.. Brad
ford died with them on his heels. as
the result OF an encounter with the
Hole in the Wall gang Of rustlers and
Anxious Inquirer No. 1t isn't a real
live bapy that they bring on the stage in
bassnnotte in 1.-THE Heir to the
Hoorah. but its cunning little sounte-
artist than Ray Brown, OF Eyerybody's
Magazine, in a manner to add artistic ver-
similitude to Lon Perrys critical observa~
ton: Kinder flushed. amt it?'
Hoorah" company. is an enthusiastic dis
ciple OF the esoteric Shintoistic cult. Last
season she was an adherent of the type
of Buddhism dispensed in Fifth Avenue
boudoirs and tea parlors but she has ad-
vanced to the acceptance of the more
complicated philosophy through reading
Lafcadlo Hearn's stories of old Japan
and listening to the elucidative lectures
of Mr.. Il. Tamamoto, the Japanese mem
her of the, company, who is q doctor Of
philosophy of the Imperial University of
Japan.
Observing authors like Owen Wister
and Alfred Henry Lewis. have pointed out
in certain sense that lpw-punchers Of
long experience are always bow-legged.
They get that way from spending most Of
their time astride horse. Theatre-goers
VIII note that Ben Higgings. who plays
and Frank campeau. who plays Trampus
in The yirginian." both present a rear
leg view like pair of parenthesis.
Whether they had their legs bent to live
up to the characters or whether they were
son OF their idiosyncrasies Is not import
ant SO long as the artistic unities are pre-
served.
Costly Bubbles"
The transformation of the Bubbles
In Fantasmn at the Bijou all next week
requires the services of many stage
hands In Its operation, Nearly one hun
dred drops and pieces Of scenery are
used in showing this effect of giant bub-
bles. rising and growing larger and
changing In many colors as they grow.
The transformation was designed and
patented by Mr.. T. V. Smyth. chief OF
tho Hanlon scenic department.
Ethel's Fiance.
Il A portrait of Captain Harry Graham
appears In the January Critic. He ia
Ethel Barrymore's fance. and that is
why the matinee girls have bought up
the magazine in large quantities,
John Drew won't forget January 1st
for he had to charter private car to
get to Boston In time for scheduled
matinee, But for some reason the NATL
nee did not come off. and the. star found
himself out OF pocket over a hundred
dollars, Mr., Drew is at present playing
at the Hollis Street Theatre, Boston. III
De Lancey. On Sunday he came down
to the city to fulhll a number of social
obligations. expecting TO get away on q
late train. AT the Players Clup, 81
Witch Mr.. Drew Is now president. there
WAS so much 10 occupy his attention, ~
lbslng Founders night, that by the time ms