The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Acnde lny-Dark.
BijOu-'sHnnlOn's Superbns0
misunderstanding Rink.
Grncc Georges. Triumph.

Grncc Georges Triumph.
Miss Grace George has at last rea-
liked the dearest wish of her husband,
William A. Brady, for as Cyprienne
in victorien Sardou's "Divorcons," she
takes her place with the foremost OF
American stars. And this, too, after
many misgivings and doubts that she
would ever reach that proud dist!nc-
ton.
1t has been uphill work for this
clever little actress, but she has at
last reached the summit of her am
bition. Those who witnessed her per-
tormance at the Academy last night
could be of but one opnion-that Miss
George sllns achieved a distinct tri.
umph.
Sardou's subtle comedy, 'Divorcons,"
has been used more or less for the
past quarter of a century, in many
forms. In the adaptation Of Margaret
Mayo. in which 1t was presented last
night. much of the original has been
modified. SO that 1t does not offend.
but there fs.still about the piece much
that is "Frenchy." and that makes a
portion of the audience a little un-
easy as to just what will happen next.
But nothing very bad happens. to the
great relief Of many, and perhaps to
the disappointment OF very few. The
piece is admirably handled by the ex.
|cellent company. In the hands of blum.
dering players 1t might border very
closely upon the vulgar but happily
there are no blunderers in the cast.
Miss Grace George, as the young
wife, is a revelation. She Is so buoyant
Of spirit, so childish. and yet so wo.
manly, combining the two in rare
manner; she is so ingenuously charm
Ing IN her way; so prettlly piquant
SO carelessly frivolous, so saucily pout-
Ing. so obstinately wilful, so altogethe.
ity, that none can but admire her very
faults, and love her all the more for
them.
The new leather upholstered chairs
were in position last night and added
much to the appearance OF the lower
floor, as well as to the comfort of the
patrons who occupied that portion OF
the house. The ushers found little
trouble with the new arrangements.
"Superba" at the Bijou.
Hanlon's. old. but ever new. panto.
mimic spectacle. "Superba,' was pre-.
scented at the Bijou last night.
"Superba" has been many years be-
hoAS SA4S po0AASb ouS SiS O. SiosA1AS " SAS
stage are always providing new me-
chanical effects, electrical devices and
trick scenery. so that the piece hobs
up every year in a new form.
Coco" the clown. never grows old
He is as young to-day as ever.
"Superba" is full of surprises, and
the audience at the Bijou last nigh!
seemed to enjoy each immensely. There
are very few productions on the road
like this one, and therefore its adven,
each year is much enjoyed. The pro.
duction proved altogether pleasing al
the Bljou last night, and the patrons
of the house warmly welcomed its re
turn, and will no doubt give it a!
hearty reception all the week.
At Skating Rink.
The skating rink at lakewood con-
tinues to enjoy the patronage Of q
large portion Of Richmond's amuse-
the other attractions found at Idle
wood, have met with 80 much favor
that every session finds large crowd
gliding over the floor or looking or
at the always interesting pictures
THE Bandit King one Of the best
moving pictures ever shown here de-
picts In thrilling manner the hold
up of the stage COACH the bank rob-
berry, the chase of the bandits and the
final determination Of the robbers.
The floor OF the big rink In the
place, and as soon as the skating sur.
face can be smoothed over. the building
Will be thrown open to the public.
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