The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-14
EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN
IDFNILIr HEADIISf.RS
COMING TO THE LYRIC

big time" vaudeville is represented
- by several famous opponents on each
Of the two bills announced for TINS
week at the Lyric. The list OF attrac-
tons includes European and Ameri-
can novelties that come direct from
the New York Keith theaters. Among
the foreign acts - NartetI. The Sing
ing Gymnast. Troyoto The eccentric
italian vloHnst. ana M!le Janet Mar
tine, thu irenCh actress and singer,
who scored one of the greatest sue
~ceSses 81 the current season In New
York.
Among the features Of tho bill for
the opening half Is Joe Bernard. the
character comedian, and his coupany.
presenting the comedy sketch. Who
liz She - capital light comedy
sketch. with a laugh m every line,
unique feature OF the season Is
Janet MARITIME scintilatiug little
beauty from the land of the Flour de
Lis. with tantalizing accent and "a
delightful Offering, which sparkes IKE
the wine of her native country.
Rich and Elegant Costumes.
Characteristic OF her people, this
petite Parisienne has an act which
radiates class from the rich, black
plush draperics 10 the debonair Mons
Mayerre. her accompanist and foil
Her display OF costumes are brilliant,
especially one model of gold armor
cloth designed by herself.
The climax of the act is reached in
a patriotic numb Der. which she rend-
ers with genuine dramatic emotion as
her mind yisualixes her two brothers,
fighting at The front with the French
army.
Something more than the trick of
ventriloauism makes the performance
OF Hugh J. Emmett most attractive
entertainment, Mr.. Emmett is assist
cd by Hiidred Emmett. who is very
pretty and IA particularly clever ven
trtloQuist They present musical
novelty that would stand high on its
own merits and Is remarkable when
combined with the exceptional Ven
lrtloQutal skill of the tmmetts.
Two Old Favorites.
Chester Spencer and lola Williams
sing. dance and talk, n combination
frequently found in vaudeville, but not
often expounded in n more capable
manner Mr.. Spencer and Miss VIII
liams have solved the problem of
method. and everything they do Is ac-
complished in their own peculiar style.
They are worth watching because of
their appearance and ability. Their
set is sparkling musical comedy
skit. written for them by LOUIS
Weslyn.
Karteii's billing is literal lie is
supported by wire in every sense OF
the word. His ability to perform in
Vulnerable astounding feats on this
thread OF a stell brings him substantial
remuneration. kartelli made a tour of
the United States about four years
ago. Since then he has been appear
ing in continental music halls and
continually affecting the exhibition
which he does.
The Bandbox Revue.
Equally enticing is the list OF at
fractions for the latter half of tho
week, which includes Lester and Vim
csnt, drott comedy duo, who have
something wholly .new in the line OF
Juggling.
An unusual feature OF this bill will
be George Edwards Bandbox Revue,
presented by company of nine clever
Juvenile actors, singers and dancers,
headed by Georgia Price.
It is pleasing to note that as
George. Gus Edwards famous pro-
tcEc. has grown in stature and years,
his abilities have ripened and mellow
ed accordingly. Although still a
youngster. he may possibly no longer
be q protege. and having recognized
this possibility. he has affixed his
surname with cognomen, with
which he has become famous. Little
George" therefore, is now. and In the
future. George Price, The nfolding
OF hts career. both personally and
professionally. II still In the hAnds Of
Gus Ddwasda. cenposer. producer and