The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-06

many an old and stirring thought at
the same time drawi...s from re-
markable fund of original ideas that
seem to have no limit. In addition. ne
is poet of considerable merit, and
a character delineator without SUI
perior on the lyccum platform. His
Musical Fits and Misfits' has been
delivered more than thousand times.
Some idea Of his turn Of mind may be
gathered from his other subjects
Social Fits and Misfits,' What Is
MANI" and "Heads"-all of which have
withstood the test of critical au-
diences in many cities.
The Girl From the U. S. A."
A most interesting theatrical event
of the season will be Harry Scott
Company's comedy drama, THE Girl
From the U. S. A." with Ray Raymond
in the leading male role, that of Rich
ard Weston. the foreign correspondent
of the Associated Press. This arrange
ment gives Mr.. Raymond a chance to
demonstrate his versatility as an ac-
tor. a singer and dancer. He is said
TO be making an even bigger hit than
he did as the original Candy Kid a
strong supporting company of clever
players, talented singers and dancers
is promised in the performance of THE
Girl From the U. S. A..
Fourteen musical numbers especial
" written for the play. popular song
hits and sensational dances. are In
troduced during the action of the
piece. which will be found by the
patrons of the Bi1ou decided novelty,
both in the dramatic and musical line.
The author of THE Girl From The o.
around the world. as Its scenes are
laid in France, Turkey and China. 1t
has an Intense love story. catchy
type of comedy. The unravelment OF
the plot creates a series OF mental
wave sensations that reach high
water mark at the close Of the second
act. when applause and persistent re-
calls cause the curtain to be raised
again and again. The climax comes
when the fearless American heroine,
in bold attempt to rescue her French
girl friends from the clutches of a
high Turkish official. finds herself en-
trapped in the house of that dignitary.
When life itself seems hopeless the
drum beats and martial notes OF
Yankee Doodle" are heard outside
her gloomy prison and the steady
tramp of company OF American
, Jackies is heard In the corridor. pro-
; ceeded by the crashing in of ponderous
gates.
At the Lubin.
Among the features In the vaudeville
section Of the bill to be offered at
1.-THE Lubin during the week will be a
European novelty in Miltaire. nnsi-
cal expert, whose novel and astrac-
! tive number has been featured at
many of Americas representative
vaudeville houses at high prices. His
!; act has seldom been seen in popular
priced vaudeville. and the Lubin has
overstepped the usual salary limit &c
secure him for the week, believing
that local MISUNDERSTANDING Will
/ appreciate the efforts to provide high
! class amusement and entertainment.
Another number that comes high!
Endorsed Is that OF Cook and Wiegand
providing a laughable blending OF sons
and comedy In a number that WI
prove attractive here. Doc and ldn;
J, Roberts. athletic comedians, have Al
act that is said to be excellent.
These numbers, with an array of tn
4 worlds best in life motion pictures
will doubtless prove as enjoyable
bill as that of the past week, whicl
established new attendance records
tho popular playhouse.
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