The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-11
Wonderful Work OF ,1ncmilIeu.


Francis Macmillen. master. OF that
most elusive Of all musical instru.
ments. the violin, known throughout
America and Europe as among the
first virtuosos living, was the princi-
pal artist at the Academy OF Music
was an audience SO small that IT
spoke volumes tor either ignorance Of
the widely known musical artist or
Indifference to music of a high order.
However,, the hundred or more persons
who had the good fortune to be pres
ent were richly rewarded, and although
Mr.. Aacmillen and Nine. Van Dyk,
the colorature soprano soloist. during
In the way of encores, at the conclu-
sion of the program the people refused
to leave their seats, and an ovation
was given to the artists. After many
Mac!nillen finally came forward and
rendered La Singaresse,' by Saratate.
With marvellous expression.
Matmillen. who is only twenty two
years yea cd nay be elassed with kubeiils
lnistJ in the world to-day His work
possesses u striking individuality and
marvellous beauty o! tone, which is
broad and tul. His technique is bril-
and his double stops absolutely pure.
His left hand Is marvellous for its
strength and the length OF the digits
and long reaches, and almost impps-
greatest ease.
The browning glory Of the evenings
performance was rendition Of
Wilhemi's arrangement of schuberts
fittingly express the magnifcence of
the performance.
AS encores he played THE Bee by
Schubert and ITO a Wild Rose" by
Mcdowell Nc the latte latter on the muted vio-
and his delivery was with the greatest
case and repose.
Nine; Rossina Van Dyk possesses a
Splendid voice OF MUCH sweetness and
larsf n ana her b twS so saa hs Br
the ones on the program, were en-
Enthusiastically received, AS encores SHE
sang y Would Know" and The Last
been engaged by the grand opera at
Prague as prima donna for next sea-
son.
Herr Eichard IIageman,< who accom-
panied Mncmilen on the piano. is /;
sion were perfeot. Aiacmllen was
Eorn in Marietta. O.. hut has spent
eleven of the twenty-tw years OF his
Tie in Berlin and Brussels, where he
Thompson. The last three, years or
lis life have been spent in touring
Europe and America. and his concerts
N London and Paris We're largely at
tended He purposes to tour Rus
STA in 1902.
Striking Scene.
duction of tho musical comedy, Com
ing Thro' the Rye. which will be pre-
scented for the first time here at the
is one which occurs about the middle
OF the second act that is said to be
particularly spirited and picturesque.
1t Is called the "Rroncho number" a
brilliant fete is being given by the rich
Mrs. KobH' on the extensive lawn
in front of her Newport mansion. 1t
Is participated in by all sorts OF In
seresting people who sing and dance 1e,,
all Of q sudden the orchestra strikes
up q lively melody. which is accom-
panied BY the entrance of y dozen
PONIES Win Vev zeal heads and names Names
and long, flowing tails. They are liar
messed all in White and arc driven by
an equal number Of Eatly attired dam
sells representing Western cowboys
runner of dashing gin who bursts
IN among them mounted upon n spot
less white ponNr--a real one---w!o ca-
ipers about tho stage with precision OF
/ movement equal to that displayed by
Ibis human cfflgies. "Bossie,'' the
rider is attired in the fashion of u
COWBOY, but hey Jacket. boots: SOM
/ brero and SaMntlets are maup of White
| Kid, as are the saddle. bride aud SUR
\ rups. This mass OF animated white
against the deep red and green OF the
| ticularly pretty effect which Is rcn-
! dered all the more effective bv "a splr-
/ tied musical number called My Bron'
cho. RoN." 1t Is one OF the. hits OF the
i entire performance, and IL said in
Ivariably TO receive several hearty en-
corns.