The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
Another Change
Is Announced at
Bijou Theatre

Manager Harry McNiyin. Of the
Riiou. accompanied bg two clos"
friends, either for safety or to vouch
for the truth OF his statements, called
at the editorial office Of the Richmond
Nlrgnian last night, to make state
ment
There is to be a change tn the
policy of the Bijot," ne announced
in those clear, clarion-ltke tones, al
ways used by the convention spell
binder when putting somebody IN
nomination, who is afterward turned
down by the convention; By the an
nouucer at n boxing pout and on other
festal occasions.
What, anotherT' he was asked.
Even So" replied Mr.. McNivin. I'VE
have decided 10 go back to the good
old style of vaudeville and moving
pictures. instituted and made popular
at the Bjou. We are through with
educating the public, to like Klinema-
color and other highbroW -ars.- We
are through with lofty aspirations to
drag the public TO alpine peaks of
aesthetic viewpoints. or words Ia that
effect, In the line II popular enter
tainment. It's back to the simple life
for US: back to vaudeville and NOV
ing pictures, with three classy acts,
every one novel novelty. and two
reels of films that Will simply stir
up the hoi-poloi to intense enthusiasm
and applause, II .tarts next week
with a dime admission. children half
price. DO You get that
Who wouldn't, Meantime the won
derful instalment show will continue
this week with q Grange of venue
that liz. OF bill. not necessarily an In
dICtmenr. on Thursaay--tO be exact,
tomorrow Bijou patrons who have
been looking around for substitute
for the old home, will have a house
warming Monday
The popularity OF the Empire show
this week was shown by the long line
of people waiting to get in last night.
Margaret Ryan Is the big star. bur
Grace Tempest is worth looking at,
and Bonnie Gaylord and Berthe Heron
are small riot.
Mme. Zenda Is a sensation at the
lCnlan!aI- she has all the wonlet- ~ho
have seen her declaring that no such
person can be anything else but pos
sessed--of an occult power, of co1cae.
Nine ZeT.sa has astounded many to
such an extent that they are afraid
n visit the theatre "a second time for
fear she will reveal something they
would like to conceal. More thar ere
has stated positively that Nine. Zenda
! L. 4pc2nnE- y certainly is GONE shnW,
NJ The Lubin.
This weeks bill at the Lubin thea
| ire Is one OF the classisst that has
been offered AT this popular play
| house. The program is headed by
| Miss Marie Sparrow, the Irish Queen,
and International comm edienne. Miss
Sparrow has an inimitable way OF
| telling funny stories, and Kept the
audience IN an uproar of laughter,
! The minute she appears on the stage.
her charm OF personality reaches the
| audience, and seems to electrify. Her
gowns will be. the envy of all the fair
sex.
! Aii-Rajah, the man Of mystery,
/ and phenomenal telepathist, gave the
most mystifytng performance in mind
reading ever witnessed al the Lubin
/ His work is lightning quick, and
va uderfully accurate. Such perfor-
nance should attract, unusually large
/ crowds during the week.
Tanean and CIaxton. in nondes-
sript coinendy act won the applause
| OF the large audience. This is real
comedy act, and OF the most enjoy
able proportions Tanean Is very
clever with the cornet.
The photoplays arc up 10 the LII
| bin standard,