The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24


IN the line OF weird and picturesque
snow scenes are said ~ Aasily
eclipHed.
Seven scenic drops are used In the
last act, and the gradual finding OF light
enects showing the successive visions,
full stage, are In themselves marvel
OF dramatic construction and inven-
ton.
Mr.. Ryan claims that his version OF
"The Bells" is decided advance on
anything the greatest artists have yet
produced, and invites Judgment OF his
efforts from press and public. THIS
piece will be repeated at the matinee
and evening Tuesday, and also on We'd
,nesday evening.
Mr.. Ryan has received several let
ters requesting him to present mt least.
one Shakespearean play during the
week, and has decided to accede to
the wishes OF his patrons and at the
matinee and evening performances on
Thursday Will give THE Merchant OF
Venice" It Is no more than just to
say that Mr. Ryan Is an artist OF more
than ordinary ability. and his future
is we'll established. He needs no fur
Their introduction than the first touch
of his art--his striking facial express
sion and the Intelligent reading of his
lines. It has been the popular cry for
many years that, financially speaking.
Shakespeare spells ruin. Mr.. Ryan has
proven beyond doubt that this is not.
80 For the past two seasons ne has
always placed at least two Shakespeare
can plays In his repertoire. and has
been rewarded by splendid business
with them everywhere.
For the closing performances. on Fri
day and Saturday evenings and matinee
Saturday 1.-THE Three NIusketeers" Will
be given. Mr.. Ryan will be seen in
the role OF D'Artafnan, part he has
played with marked success for the
past four seasons. With snch spien,
did list OF plays. the engagement should
meet with we'll deserved attendance.
At the Colonial.
The Colonial Theatre VIII not remain
idle until. the opening or tne nS ,s
season as was expected. ING
might be called q prelude toa season
OF novel entertainments by the latest
invention. the cameraphone'
To morrow the season begins IN earn
The price OF admission Is very small
ana the performance has the added viz
tue, of novelty.
The. cameraphone is perfected com
bination of the kaleidoscope ana the
graphophone.
At the time the films are taken Pho Pho
nographic arrangement. working sim
ultaneously with the picture. machine.
records the voice of the performer. SO
when the pictures are reproduced the
vocal delivery is also given, making
perfect reproduction of the act which
is given. 49,
The mechanism has never before .,,c. been
used in the South nor really any
where except a few instances IN New
York 1t is realistic. but has an added
virtue because 1t isn't real, yet II is
said that If the house Is sufficiently
dark the difference between the real
Nl
In the brief time it ran the Colonial
Theatre became very popular resoIt.
and when this class OF entertalnnlen NJ
further popularizing the house. me
smallest admission price is charged IN
order to draw the largest audiences,
and the place Will be condusted. IN we
regular season. except that precautions
and measures have been taken to make
1t cool and comfortable.
The bill tomorrow VIII begin Win
"a representation of George Cohan. the
author composer who Will
sing selections from his various popu-
lar plays This will be followed by
Vesta Victoria, the London music han
ance in New York last night. The
TEDDY Bear Girls will also appear,
and selections will be given by the
metropolitan SeNtet. Harry La uder,
the singer OF SCptCI1 UdtiGus Wiz nA''
be reproduced both in appearance and
voice. Anna Held will be seen and
heard in her famous song. Won't You
Ibe My Teddy Bear?" as 1t is sung IN
"a Partisan Model"
In addition to these there will also
be a number Of illustrated songs. to
be sung by a'capable vocalist who VIII
come here direct from the keith &
Proctor circuit in New York.
The bill will be changed on Thurs
day at the matinee.
In the Casino at lakewood Park next
week an entirely new program Will be
Ioffered for the approval OF Richmond
amusement seekers. The program for
1.-THE coming week. and throughout the
Iseason. will be up to the high stand
lard set in the opening week.
Among next weeks artists will be
Gardner & Revere. headliners over the
Keith e. Proctor circuits. In "a Vande-
lville Sketch" This act ispsald to be
luproariously funny. and will doubtless
I"catch on" easily. Ward & Weber. a
singing and dancing pair. are said to
have some new songs and dances that
should make them general favorites.
better company than that, which Henry
lClive will present next week has ever
been seen. The act Is said to be full OF
startling and puzzling features.
The band concerts during the week
Twill be feature. and the matinee per
formances in the Casino for the ladies
land children will doubtless be as Well
patronized as they have been during
the past.
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