The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-06

as regards individuality. Then. too,
there are Cy Prime and Seth Perkins,
the two dear "old boys" nigh on to
eighty Aunt Tilda, that sweet. moth
erly. even-tempered spinster; Happy
Jack. Rickety Ann. the Ganzey Boy; all
racy OF the soil. and once seen never
forgotten.
1t is play of absorbing interest
without recourse to extravagant spec-
stacular effects, veXing mental problems
or appeal to sensuousness..
All of the time-honored accompani-
sments of the production. including the
singing of the old songs by the double
quartet, are effectively reproduced this
season. and the cast will be found en-
tirely competent.
The engagement is limited to a mat
inee and evening performance.
Cecil spooner In Two New Plays.
Beginning tomorrow night at the |
Biiou will mark the return of Rich
mond's favorite comedienne, Miss Cecil
Spooner. To cover the many talented
qualities OF Miss Cecil Spooner has
been one of the most trying thoughts
OF her manager. She will appear this
week! In twoinew plays. Beginning on
Monday, Tuesda w.. Wednesday and Sat- =,
nrlay nights, with matinee Tues
be seen In her new rural comedy
drama. THE Fortunes Of Betty. She
| feels. that the ambition OF her career
! will no doubt. be realized. The story
| of THE Fortunes OF Betty deals with
| the life in small country town. called
Losan's Corner. Few city folks ever
| acquire thorough knowledgeJfot life
has made special study, OF scenes and
incidents that have come under her
/, personal observation in her travels. A
simple country girl has swung herself
into the prominence Of q successful
star with theatrical company. which
l becomes stranded by inevitable ctrcum-
stances in the town where her aged
father, by local intrigues, becomes in
VolVed in discriminating difficulties to
be saved at the climaxing moment UNI
der favorable conditions brought about
by his daughter, whom he believes to
be entirely lost to existence.
On Thursday and Friday nights, and
Thursday matinee, Miss Spooner and
her company will appear in the ro-
mantle comedy drama. 1.-THE Sword of
the King" 1t is a. most absorbing story
of romance. The play is In four acts;
the scenery and stage settings are
elaborate and massive, the situations
throughout the play lending much
comedy and interest. Miss Spooner will
be seen to great advantage IN this
play, which will give her great cppor
tunity for some OF her best WORK: The
play in itself is founded upon the de-
throned King Manuel Of Portugal. The
best artists have been secured to sup
port Miss Spooner this year, and such
"ell-known players as Rowden Hall,
Joseph Manning. Philip Leigh. James
t'urey, Arthur Jennings, William Dale.
lanes Flanagan. Miss Fanny Louise
q Garter. Grace Beebe, Miss Marie
Stevens and others
Elsie Ferguson Coming.
Prior to her New York engag ement
Henry B. Harris will present Miss
Elsie Ferguson at the Academy in a
new play, by Bryon Ongley. entitled
Ambition" The question Of whether
young girl iss justified in taking ur
career when she has chance tc
is the subject OF tho play. It is sald
1 that the author has developed a play
realistically true and convincing. A
noteworthy cast is supporting Mis-:
& Ferguson.
q Academy hooking. aa
A new character comedy by Edit
\ Ellis. based upon r, r. Roe's grea
n story, "He Fell in Love with FIJI,
4 Wife" is one of the early. bookings a
z the Academy This will be the first o
h Mr. Roe's stories to be placed upon tn,
4 stage,
The New Lubin.
With reopening week. beginning
I Monday afternoon, tho Lubin will In
augurate In, Richmond. a new era II
high-class vaudeville entertainment
offering such attractions as are put o,
in the larger vaudeville houses OF tn
North and West at standard prices.
Heading the bill for the week viii
be seen Fritzie Haubiel and a support
ms company of six boys and girls
presenting one, Of the brightest an
breeziest mirth-provoking musica
comedy sketches Richmond has We
seen Examination Days" their We
hicle of entertainment. is one of tn
greatest successes vaudeville has en-
loved since School Days" was In
rage, The action of ''Examinatio
Days" takes place in a schoolroom, an
the fun is fast and furious throughou
the action of the piece School da
"reminiscences are always a source q
great interest to the grown ups, an
prove a picnic for the young folks.
furnishes all OF this and even NOR
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