The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-23
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times-Dispatch.
1908 Hull Street

1903 Hull Street.
With the opening of the new Vic
toria Theatre Wednesday night, and
the initial performance in the Pastime
Theatre tonight, South Richmond sees
a gigantic stride in the dramatic en-
terprises of the city. These two struc-
lures are practically the only theatres
Indication of the spirit of progress
that was awakened by the sonsolida-
ton of the twin cities. &
The Victoria, situated in the heart
of the business district, at 1916 Hull
Street. is building that may be ia
vorably compared to any of the vaude-
Vile theatres on the north bank of the
river The structure is formed OF sub
stantial brick walls, calculated TO seat
a large audience, and provided with
numerous exits in case of fire. The
occasion Of the, premier performance
Wednesday night was celebrated by
the free distribution of admission tick
cts. and "a large crowd took advantage
of the opportunity TO see the theatre.
Just now no vaudeville bill has been
booked by the management and NOV
ing pictures and illustrated songs are
the only sources Of amusement A
high. class vaudeville will appear each
week, as soon as the proper arrange
mentS can be made by the manager,
Mr.. Kendler.
The Pastime, which is to be opened
tonight, is q smaller and less preten-
tous structure than the Victoria, and
will have bill of moving pictures and
illustrated songs each week. No vaude-
VILE is to be given in this theatre
and the admission fee is accordingly
less.
The management and owners of both
enterprises are South Richmond peo-
pie, and the chances are that they Will
meet with a great success in this hith-
erto unexpected field.
Wants Definite Agreement.
Assistant City Collector j. P, Robin
son, when interviewed yesterday, did
not have much 10 say about his appl-
cation to the Finance Committee of the
City Council for settlement in regard
to his salary. He did state emphati-
cally, however that he had no COM
plant whatsoever to make against the
treatment that he had received at the
hands of COLLECTOR Cunningham and De-
linquent Tax Collector Walford, and
was entirely satisfied with their ac-
lions
Ills real purpose, he stated, wa. to
some definite agreement as to what
salary he is to receive as tax collector
for Washington Ward. as at present
there is no stated salary for the office.
The matter has been put in the hands
of a subcommittee of the Finance Com
mittee
Death of Peter Donald.
Peter Donald, of Forest Hill. died
Yesterday morning about o'clock, at
ter long illness. The funeral Will
be conducted from the Sacred Heart
Church, Washington Ward. Saturday
morning, at an hour that is to be an
nonnced later.
Mr.. Donald, who had been for many
years merchant of the southstde.
went West not long ago in search of
health, and only returned home within
the last ten days,
He leaves besides his widow, his
father, Peter Donald, and four brothers
George, A. f., James and Grover
and five sisters-Mrs. A. b. Morrissett, |
Mrs. John Shotwell, Mrs, William Hol-
zapfei Mrs. " r. Caracristi and Mrs.
Russell Roberts. He was member of
the Stonewall Jackson Aerie of Eagles, |
No. i3S2
Special Christmas Services.
In accordance with the immemorial
custom, the churches OF South Rich |
mond Will have special services on
sunday. Christmas falling on Sunday
this year naturally makes the services
of more than usual interest. Special
Christmas music will be rendered In
nearly all the churches, and in several
there will be special addresses.
The program for the Asbury Metho-
dist sunday morning service follows:
When Christ Was Born" by banks; |
Gloria" by Reirly: Holy Babe of
by banks, Evening SER
to the World, the Lord Is
Come" and peace, Good Will to Men,
Leslie.
Choir: Sopranos--Misses Molie Per-
due, Nellie Smith, Rebecca Courtney,
Alma Cournow, Inez Avery Mrs w. G. |
Burch and Mrs, w j. Williams; altos
Mrs. j s. Renner and Misses Ruth Will
liams and Matte Renner; tenors--R. T.
Taylor and w. II. Eheatham; basso--
w X Renner; organist-Miss Bette !!
Perduei musical director, ]. s. Rennerl