The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-25

three brothers and three sisters in the
musical sextette, and their success has
been worldwide. they having appeared
In every large city of the civilized
world with remarkable success. Their
musical talents will be revealed in the
+ playing OF brass and stringed instru-
ments. also in the singing Of the girls,
and the Offering will be one OF the
most pretentious ever made at this
theater.
No less worthy feature, though of
a different type, will rest in the ap-
pearance OF O'Rilla Barbee, the West
/ ern dramatic star, at the head of
company of four people presenting the
brilliant sketch picture of human
nature. "A Strenuous Daisy" 1t tells
the story of the introduction Of
matter of fact Western girl into East
ern society TO the utter surprise and
eventual demolition Of high brow
ideas Miss Barbee's histrionic talents
and the humor of the story will prove
/ revelation to high class vaudeville
/ lovers.
i No less a figure than Britt Wood,
the young Southern lad who scored
huge success in this city less than
year ago and who quite won the hearts
of New Yorker, on his later appear
ance in that city. will provide another
feature of the bill with his original
comedy ideas, eccentric dancing and
harmonica playing.
Adonis-like Paul Terry, the cannon
ball Juggling comedian, will provide
one of the pleasing numbers with his
wonderful display Of strength in the
handling of immense objects.
The ragtime comedians, Barker and
Parker comedy singers of ragtime
melodies and parodies as well as clever
conversational funmakers. will round
out the vaudeville section.
Peerless photoplays Of the highest
type endorsed by the national censors
will complete the program offered
three times each day. the matinee at
o'clock and the night performances
at 1870 and O'Clock. Two matinees
on Saturday start at 2 o'clock and
$3.50,
At The Colonial.
That the best is none too good
for Colonialgosrs In the opinion OF
monstrated by the new weeks bill
to open at the Colonial tomorrow,
nearly every one of the Ave vaudeville
numbers having been engaged from
the highest price vaudeville circuits
and thus insuring one OF the brilliant
entertainments for which the Colonial
Is already noted.
An UNUSUAL anu IClhdi hdoiC AoANotS
Is noted in the engagement OF Ch1na's
Imperial Mystiher Rush Ling Toy.
assisted by a company Of four peo-
pie from China, presenting display
Of illusions different and more dim
cult than ever before seen in Rich
mond This Monaghan with his offer
| ing "A Night In the Orient" has just
recently astounded New York with
his cleverness and the splendor OF the
Offering which is said to provide one
/ Of the grandest of stage pictures
through the expensive settings used.
4 One of the locally famous Dooley
family, John by name, who has q
Scotch dialect and singing comedian.
has risen to popularity in vaudeville,
will add another pleasing figure to
the bill. Dooley's natural Scotchisms
evidenced in the stories he tells, the
songs he sings land his Harry Lauder
4 limitations are proving sure fine laugh
winners.
\ Another feature will rest in the re-
I turn OF Britt Wood, the Southern
I yeungster who romped away with
honors at this theater' last July. and
who won the people of the big city
with hfs comedy originality. harmonica
playing and his eccentric dancing.
4 In Stella Maye and Margie Adds
there will be offered two Of the best
girl entertainers in America. Hav-
ing just completed tour or inc Or
pheum circuit they are returning to
/ New York to star in a production next
season Full OF originality and bright
ness, their comedy conversation and
singing talents will make theirs one
OF the most pleasing numbers Of the
new bill.
/ Another OF the big time successes
will appear in the offering. I'm Care
of General Delivery" a classy comedy
skit to be presented by Irving New
I hon and Dode Phelps, a mixed pair
1 OF young people with a splendid talk
| ing feast made even more attractive
/ because of their singing and dancing
| gifts,
! Blackface comedians and musicians
| in De Steffano Brothers will round
out the vaudeville SECTION with their
engaging chatter and the musical COM
4 positions introduced on a veriety OF
/ instruments.
/ Perfect picture plays approved by
/ the National Board of Censorship will
add instruction and amusement dur