The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
Lyric Has Varied
Attractions For the
Coming Week

Some idea OF the resourcefulness Of
the vaudeville magnatcs In providing
entertainment for the many MILLIONS OF
vaudeyille's votaries. may be formed
from the list of attractions Manager
Charles W. Rex announces Cor this
week at the Lyric.
The legitimate comedy stage. the
realm of OPERA and musical comedy.
the circus arena. the lyceum circuits,
and the worlds novelties have been
drawn upon in the assembling of these
two shows Just out of New York and
newly organized will come a dramatic
company OF children. who are present
ing the prettiest of Juvenile theatrical
productions, AT the Party" the princi-
pal characters of which are played by
talented little men and women. who
got their histrlonic training in the
famous children's theatre. "At the
Party is a really meritorious drama
tic offering. deliberately staged and
snartly acted. The cheerfulness OF
youth animates the idyllic story OF the
playlet The action is enlivened by the
Introduction OF a number of singing
and dancing specialttes, which afford
the little actors opportunities TO dis
play their individual versatility.
Another of the extraordinary fea-
triau exhibition in which the riding
buttons appear. The Duttons--two
men and two women--wili be remem-
bered for thir spectacular perform
ances here with the Barnum and Bal
ley circus. They have recently enter
ed vaudeville and are carrying the
same spirited Arabian steeds seen in
their exhibitions In the circus ring.
The act was designated especially for
vaudeville presentation. and Is much
more beautiful In its scenic setting.
The songs, dances and haunting
melodies of the Hawaiian Islands will
he interpreted by the Sherlock Sisters.
who are bringing most remarkable
and iifelike exemplific OF the
spirit of The music OF Hawaii. The cos
tunes, too, are interesting.
Bessie Lester. the volitile comedi-
enne. will offer her Impressions of
Stage Celebrities" which have won
her high mark as a character actress,
Miss Lester liz an artistic of many and
varied accomplishments. who has never
before appeared in the Southern coun-
try, although she has been an estab-
lished favorite on the big time" for
several seasons
Thomas Patter Dunn. the odd fHn
maker. VIII offer his funologue. dis
tinct departure from the conventional
monologue. He h. n capital singer and
an all-round entertainer
Standard features Of the big time"
circuit are likewise numerous In the
array of offerings for the latter half
OF the week. Bobby Heath, one OF the
most prominent hgures on the musi-
cal comedy stage for several years. and
now widely known as the George NJ.
Cohan OF vaudeville, will be seen at
the head of his own company. present
ing Bobby Heaths Revue. the. latter
half Resides being versatile come
dian, Heath has won distinction as a
ritter Of successful sketches and songs
and as a producer. The merry must-
cal ro1np In which he Is appearing this
season was written and staged by the
comedian. He has surrounded himself
with a big beauty chorus OF singing
and dancing girls. and every member
OF the company IL speciality per-
former.
Irene and Robbie Smith. the Ladies
Dainty of Vaudeville. have classy
number The girls are accomplished
vocalists and have an attractive roper
toire of songs A trio of unique var'-
l'ety artists are Dinkins. Barr and Ev-
erett, who will present the fanciful
comedy offering How II Happened.
The frolicksome skit Is literally sup
piled with funny surprises, Stin an
other novelty viii be the act of the