The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-18

Bijou Will present Arthur C. Aiston's
big company in AT the Old Cross
Roads," The play-loving public is
familiar with the name OF both man
ager and play, and this production Will
mark ono OF the climaxes in the dra-
matte season at the Broad Street Thea
ire.
The management this season has
taken great care in selecting most
suitable cast OF players to portray each
individual character true to nature,
and give to the enlightened audience
something to appreciate.
"At the Old Cross Roads" the quaint
drama of the Southland, has very
interesting story and deals with the
times when slavery was on the wane,
picturing characters of times gone by,
the slave owner, the Mississippi River
gambler, the old colored nanny and
her little pickaninnies.
1t is said TO be a very powerful play,
nned with thrilling cllmaxes and love
interests, and ever and anon bubblins
with bright comedy situations. 1T is
now on its tenth annual tour, which
speaks we'll for its popularity.
The part of Doc Kerr, a Mississippi
River gambler, Is picturesque, and In
the hands of James L. Edwards. the
leading man, Will be ably portrayed,
Mary Downs, the clever emotional
actress. will do ample justice with the
part of Parepa, the octoroon. vera
Walton, bright and clever little In
genue, will be seen to good advantage
IN the role of Annabel Thornton
Florence Ockerman, portraying the
part of old Aunt Liza. will amuse ana
delight with her dialect and hearty
laugh. Leila Bennett as Young Mis-
sissippi, the Pickaninnies will sing
bright songs and do some clever dane
.ns.
Several others OF dramatic note and
reputation will contribute to make AT
| the Old Cross Roads" a most delight
! full entertainment for the lovers OF
drama.
| The costumes are In keeping with
! The period of the story. Scenery and
/ electrical effects arc all new and es-
| pecially built for this seasons pro.
/ duct!on
| The Lubin will offer a veritable holt
! day bill OF the choicest vaudeville
novelties during the week. with
two complete bills in the vaude-
| Vile roster and three changes in the
| pictures. on Thursday the entire bill
will be changed. New pictures are
shown each Monday, Wednesday ant
/ Friday.
For the first half OF the week, be
ginning with the matinees on Monday
the Lubin Will offer Martini and Hrotse
Venetian street singers in a most unique
novelty musical act. Their worn !:
claimed 10 be of standard of eX
rellence seldom heard outside of TIT
concert stage, and their repertaire in.
cludcs the classical as we'll as popula
selections, in the Interpretation Q
which they use a number OF dineren
Instruments.
Nat Wharton, a black-faced enter
.aine rim vaudeville, will be heard In
minstrel sketch in which he intro
iuces his ventriloquist specially, whicl
has, according to advance notices
proved decided hit everywhere.
The Clarkes, u duo of nimble dane
ers. as we'll as accomplished vocalists
Will offer a comedy sketch.
During the last half of the Weel
Hyde and Talbot will head the bill IL
their laugEable comedy creation en-
titled Under the skylight"
frankie Wallace will offer singing
and dancing speciality.
The two Harris will present novelt'
comedy travesty with several acrobati
features.
The amateurs will have their inning
together with the new bill, on Thurs
day night.