The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
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sational novelty will be seen the most
thrilling exhibition Of bicycle riding
expsrtnsss on the stage to-day. Fiji
teen hundred pounds Of nickel-pls tea
apparatus is carrid for this act Al
OF IL was built by Mr.. Booth. ana the
largest flight Of stairs used on a stage
Is part OF the equipment
AS singing comedienne. Blanch
Colvin, possessed OF vocal ability and
the proper knowledge of adding ire
delightful comedy touch 20 her song
numbers will add a pleasing hsure.
Picture plays OF the most advanced
type, Endorsed by the Nationai Board oil
Censors. will add their share TO the en-
tertainment and instruction during the
three daily performances. there beine
a matinee at 3 o'clock and night per
formanoes starting at 7:15 and O'Clock
respectively.
"sunny Side OF Br ut The En-
pire.
Max Bloom, at the head Of a com
pany OF twenty people. will offer the
highly amusing musical comedy The
Sunny Side Of BrODdway,' at the En-
pire during the week 10 start to-
morrow. This piece is said 20 conta in
more laughs to the minute than any
other composition of Its kind now on
the boards In addition 10 its laugh
making capabilities II is replete win
novelties and original music.
Differing from many others the ''SGn-
ny Side" has a story that adds to the
enjoyment 4 Michigan nine-o"ner
mas a spendthrift son az college. whose
monthly allowance has never equaled
his output. his success At football and
other college pastimes being eNfen-
siye, while his principal reason Tor be
ing az college. wrapping himself around
the study Of necessary subjects re-
veals sad neglect
Father visits son. frowns upon his
proposed marriage to an actress and
puts son on "A disciplinary regimen that
would be hard for a prisoner AT hard
labor Son IS thinker. patterned
after father, and evolves a scheme IL
hoodwink father, through the arranSe-
ment with two college pals whereby
the pair shall 1irt with his sweetheart
and her sister. Meanwhile father has
succumbed to the witchery Of sister.
* dispieased with the iilrtatious young
men. sles himself up IN n engagement
and consents 20 the marriage Of son.
Those who originally saw the comedy
when offered here Will remember the
dancing horse. almost ar iHu'H % q
feature as Max Bloom himself The
horse viii also be on hand. with ALL
the huInor the foG--legged beast is able
to make. The song hits Of tine origlns!
niece remain and new ones have been
added so that twelve numbers are
listed in the program.
Scenery that is new and attractive
is carried with this production, the
costumes are pretty and well bul't'
the girls are said 20 be OF the beauti-
<ul kind that won for the piece It's
original fame, as we'll as being the
best singing and dancing gathering OF
girls in the musical comedy held Inc
principal parts will be played by Max
Bloom Maxine Peters. Alice oher'
Charles Roylston and Eddie Allen.
Three performances each DAY. 'ne
regular Empire schedule. Will be tol-
lowed. there being the matinee al .
o'clock and the two night perforn'An ces
al 7.sO and 3 clock respectively y"
change IS 10 be made in the admission
prices the minimum price OF ADMISSION
that has made the crowd at the EHi-