The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Acndeiny--".rhe Shepherd King
Bijou--"The Ninety and Nine
Bostock's--Wild Animal Show.
MISUNDERSTANDING Rink.

Mr. Wright Lorlmers magnificent pro-
dnctlon OF The Shepherd King" was ut
the Academy last night and the splendid
acting Of the star and talented COM
pany awakened the greatest enthusiasm
on the part of good-siaod audience. The
production is one OF the most stupendous
| ever seen hero. The story of the life OF
David lends itself readily to dra,natza-
ton, and the only liberty taken with the
Biblical version is the creation of love
| affair between David and the Princess
Michael, which only adds charm.
| Mr.. Lorimer Is an acter of scholarly
nttainnents, and has player the tite-role
for four years. during which time he
has made diligent study of the character
His portrayal Of the shepherd hoy is a
masterpiece OF hstrionic skill oulminat-
ing in the denunciation of King Saul at
the end of the third act He has a
! heroic figure, most musical voice, and
q pleasing stage presence, and was
forced to how his acknowledgements again
and again. Next to the work OF tho
star. Miss May Buckley's Interpretation
of Princess Michael was the feature Of
the evening Her Princes was charmingly
conceived and winsome,y ingenious, and
she Richly deserved the outburst OF APP
plause that she received throughout tho
play.
Margaret Hayward was motherly and
sweet as the mother OF David. and Nell
lette Reed, capable Princes Merab.
Tho Jonathan of Carl Eckstrom was n
polished, well-sustained piece of acting.
and Ethelbert Hales did fine work as
King Saul, being at times painfully real
istic. He showed slight tendency to
overacting that detracts from his work
considerably Walter Edwards. an old
Richmond favorite. made good In tho
part of Captain Doeg. and Messrs.
Thomas Tracey, william C, Mason and
Edward Racey. az tho brothers of David,
made the most OF small parts
The part of Prince Phaiti was well
handled by Mr.. Frank Lauder. The
supers, about fifty In number, were care
fully drilled.
Scenically, "The Shepherd King" Ia ono
OF the most elaborate productions ever
seen here. there being four acts, with
five scenes Taken In Its entirety, It Is
stately. impressive thoroughly reverent,
and splendidly acted.
There are three performances left-to-
night and tomorrow matinee and night
''The Ninety and Nine is the Offering |
for this week at the Bijou. and the melo-
drama, which is one of the best of Its
kind on the stage, was. as vel! received
as 1t was last year, and Judging from last
nights reception, 1t will play to capacity
all the week. A very capable company
is presenting the piece. and complete
scenic equipment Is carried. The prairie
fire scene and the rescue are worth the
price OF admission alone.
There will be no advance In prices for
the production here Of 1.-THE Lion and the
Mouse Charles Kiein's greatest play.
which Henry B. Harris will produce Mt
The Academy on Thursday, Friday and
The theme which Mr.. Klein
las taken for this drama Is most perth
lent to the present day. when every one
S keenly alive to tho machination of
trusts and kings of finance. Indeed, 1t
nay be said that 1.-THE Lion and the
Mouse" displays the excellent Judgment
shown by Mr.. Klein In presenting a phase
If American life with which the public
las become familiar through the news
'apers and MAGAZINES of the country. Ha
lepicts tho king of finance as he is.
obbed of all melodramatic attributes. In
opposition to him he places an equally
rue figure of American womanhcod 1t
$ their struggle, with the final victory
or the girl, which constitutes the basis
lpon which this powerful drama of emo
ion Is built. The extraordinary success
II the play Is well known. II