Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 285, 24 November 1907 — Page 6

THE RICiniOXD PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SC1ST3AT, 1TOYE3IBEB 24, 1907. VETERANS III TEARS DESIGN THEIR FLAGS AFTER MANY YEARS "Sweet Kitty Bellairs," was produced in the metropolis: "There is this to be said about 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs' if you don't care for the pictures, you will enjoy the play; if you don't care for the period you will surely be delighted with the stage tableaux. 'Sweet Kitty,' the incomparable 'Bellairs', has come to stay a long time in this prosaic city and century. "She is wiry, light, sparkling, witty and taps easily the well-spring of pathos. Wearing the lovely gowns and hats of the Gainesborough period, she look'a picturesque to a degree." Mr. Belasco will present "Sweet BELASCO PLAY COMING TO THE GENNETT NOV. 29. New Orpheum Theatre at Canton, 0, Jir t & s-1 Colors Carried by the "Fighting First" Have Been Installed in Governor's Island Chapel. u -Ap' V 2rSP 4 T . ?VZ Kitty Bellairs" with all her splendid scenic investiture and wealth of costume at the Gennett Nov. 29.

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JfJnly Three Hundred Members Of the Regiment Returned From the Battles of the Mexican War. New York, Nov. 23. Five grizzled veterans, all that remain of the famous "Fighting First" of the Mexican war, relinquished their bullet-torn Hags on Governor's Island in the presence of a distinguished assembly. Too decrepit to participate in the actual placing of the flags in their Bconoes in the post chapel of St. Cor nelius the Centurion, the five patri archs delivered them into hands that "were not shaking with. the palsy of old age. All five are members of the First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry. Private John Dick carried the battle flag, whose emblems had been ripped out by bullets, Jeaving a remnant of tatters at which Dick gazed with adoring eyes. He faltered and his eyes filled with tears when a stal- i wart young soldier stepped forward to receive It. "Take good care of them," Dick pleaded. He was trembling and a 8eventy-five-year-old comrade whom the years had touched more lightly, placed his arm around the form of the old fighter. Colors Carrier in Mexican War. Central figures of the scene were the five veterans, seated at the c'tancel in view of spectators who crowded the chapel to its capacity. They were First Sergeant Jacob Rich Riley, Ser- j geant Charles II. Farrell, Private John Dick, Private James Butterfleld j and Musician John Peter Eckweiller. Sergt. Riley carried the "Fighting j First's" national colors, Farrell the regimental colors, Dick the battle flag and Butterfleld and Eckweiller the regimental guidons, lretofore the ' colors have been in the keeping of the city of New York in the relic room at the city hall. They were carried by the "Fighting First" in the Mexican war from the siege of Vera Cruz to the capture of the City of Mexico. Gen. Grant and his staff and officers of the Twelfth United States Infantry met the five veterans at the wharf on Governor's Island shortly before 3 o'clock. Other organizations represented In the parade to the chapel were the Veteran Corps of Artillery; the N. G. N. Y., represented by Col. William Henry Chapin: Rear-Admiral Goodrich, representing the United States Navy; President Patrick F. McGowan, for the city of New York; Society of the Cincinnati, represented by Cornelius Vanderbilt, Talcot Olyphant, Francis Burrall Hoffman, Francis Key Pendleton, George Washington Olney and John Bradley Lord; Society of the War of 1812, by Herbert Livingston Satterlee, Dudley Evans, Nathaniel Appleton Prentiss, jr., Beverly Chew, John Hone and Oliver Grant Barton; the Azte Society and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. The Rev. Charles C. Pierce, chaplain, United States Army, was awaiting the party at the chapel. Following the regular order of Episcopal service, the address of presentation Was made by Asa Bird Gardiner. In giving a brief history of the "Fighting First" Mr. Gardiner said: Gardiner on the "Fighting First." "On Dec. 3, 1846, this regiment of New Yorkers was mustered into the service with 923 men and forty-three officers. Of this number one-third, or 33S , were killed or wounded or died from the severity of their service. Other casualties still further reduced the regiment, so that of the original number less than 300 were all who could be officially welcomed by this city on their return home in July, 184S. But four regiments In all Gen. Scott's army equalled or very slightly exceeded the losses of this gallant Tegiment in killed and wounded. "Lleut.-Col. Baxter, who died of Injuries received at the assault of Chap- . ultepec, wrote this to his father on the night of his death: 'Say to him that the New York regiment was there and that I fell where I should have fallen, at the head of it.' " Gen. Grant accepted the colors on behalf of the army.

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!f-r'.. i.e. ;.T w Amusements THEATRICAL CALENDAR. NEW PHILLIPS. Week of Nov. 25 Vaudeville. GENNETT. Nov. 25. Francis MacMillen. Nov. 27 -"Heart of Chicago." Nov. 28 "Quincy Adams Sawyer." Nov. 29 "Sweet Kitty Bellairs." Nov. 30 "Faust." Dec. 5 "When Knighthood Was in Flower." Dec. 6 "The Red Mill." Dec. 30. Ezra Kendall. Jan. 16 "The Girl Question." "Quincy Adams Sawyer." Coming to the Gennett on Nov. 28 is the great rural comedy drama, "Quincy Adams. Sawyer," distinguished from all plays of its class by the absence of any old-time features of the bucolic drama, such as an erring son, a ruined daughter or a mortgage to be lifted. This play claims to be a genuine piece of rural life made ud of comedy and pathos, free from all melodramatic effects, and as such it finds favor everywhere. In fact, its success has been the subject of comment from theatrical people all over the country. This New England play has had the rare honor of spending almost all of the season in the four big cities of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago. "When Knighthood Was in Flower." When Miss Grace Merritt appears as "Mary Tudor" in "When Knighthood was in Flower'' at the Gennett,

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I Dec. 5, local playgoers will have the opportunity of witnessing a young artiste, who is credited with having made one of the greatest successes of the past season. "Mary Tudor" is not the conventional heroine of the romantic drama. Miss Merritt is ably supported by Joseph Selman as "Charles Brandon," and a carefully chosen company of over twenty people. "The Heart of Chicago." "The Heart of Chicago" will be at the Gennett Nov. 27. This is one of Mr. Carter's best plays and has been on the road for the past eleven years and has outlived hundreds of plays which have been long forgotten. There is something about the story that draws and together with the novel scenic effects, including ihe on-coming engine, never seems to fail and keeps its own with the best of them. The company is said to be composed of i the pick of the various casts that have 1 played in it during the past eleven years. "Faust" is Coming. It will be welcome news to many theatre goers in the city, the announcement that the famous play of Goei the's immortal "Faust" will be prej sented at the Gennett Nov. 30 by the : Porter J: White company. No play j written in many years has retained j such a hold on the hearts of the pubi lie. It has proved to be far better than the book, for while the play has steadily held its popularity, the book is now almost forgotten. It was revived in New York City last spring and actually drew larger audiences than it did at the presentation of the original production, years and years ago. This THE GENNETT MONDAY NIGHT.

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great play will continue to entertain as long as we have laughter to reward wit, tears for the sorrowful and sympathy for the fallen. Francis Maemillen. Alexander Zeitlin, the famous Russian sculptor, who heard Francis IN "QUINCY ADAMS SAWYER." Maemillen at Queen's Hall, London, was so impressed by the young Am erican's stage presence and dignified manner that he conceived the Idea of making his bust. The pose was to be as the sculptor remembered the virtuoso as he stood like a statue before the vast audience that greeted him, with the Queen's Hall Smyphony orchestra for a back ground, waiting for Henry J. Wood, the famous conductor, to weild the baton as a signal to begin the Brahms concerto for violin and orchestra which was down for Maemillen to play that evening. The violinists stay in London was limited to six days. This necessitated Mr. Zeitlin carrying out his work in the remarkably short time Maemillen could spare for sittings. That the sculptor proved equal to the occasion is demonstrated from the accompanying picture of his work, which was made from a photograph of the bust taken just after it had been completed. On this day Mr. Zeitlin held a large reception at his studio, which was attended by many of the elite of London society, for the purpose of exhibiting this work of art. It is considered a remarkable likeness of Maemillen as he appears when he faces his audience to play, and that the sculptor has made a striking and lifelike work is evident from the fact that the bust has received notable criticism from some of the best art critics of London. Mr. Zeitlin has made busts of many celebrities, but this latest production of Maemillen Is said by many connoisseurs to be his greatest work. Maemillen is appearing at the Gennett theatre Monday evening, Nov. 25. "Sweet Kitty Bellalr." Here is what the New York Sun bad to say when Mr. David Belasco's play. Pianist

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Vaudeville at the Phillips. Hickman Brothers & Co., will be presented to the patrons of the New Phillips this week as headlinors on the vaudeville bill and their sketch is expected to prove one of especial merit. It is entitled "The Detective Detected," and the east includes three people who have had long experience as entertainers. Otherwise the bill

calls for dancing, musical comedy, a comedy sketch, an illustrated rong and motion pictures. The management will be much disappointed if this bill does not prove a splendid example of refined vaudeville. There will be the usual order in the performances for the week, with a souvenir matinee for the lad'es on Wednesday, an amateur contest Friday night and a special matinee for the children on Saturday. Below is the program for next week in full: O. M. Grubb, piano overture. Billy Durant, Chinese comedy musical act. Marie Snowden, "The Girl With the Educated Feet." Allen and Kenna. presenting a comedy sketch entitled, "Switched." Cal Lankert, illustrated song, "When the Winter Days are Over." Hickman Bros. & Co., presenting "The Detective Detected," with the following cast: Detective King, Paul Hickman; Bill Hundred, Harry Hick man; Mrs. King, Miss Itetta Merrill. The cameragraph showing the latest motion pictures. "The Red Mill." "The Red Mill" will be seen for the first time in Richmond, at the Gen nett, December 6. Of all the comic operas produced in years, none is said to have had such marvelous success as this, the latest of the Blossom and Herbert comic opperas, "The Red Mill," which all last year was the supreme and reigning attraction at the Knickerbocker Theatre in New York City. Mr. Charles Dillingham's admirable company will present the piece with every attention as to cast, scenery, costumes, etc., including the escape from the mill, and the six little Dutch Kiddies, which made it all the vogue in the metropolis. Tlirla tVta rtrv with warm r-lnwlner vitality, makes the nerves strong, ; quickens circulation, restores natural' vigor, makes you feel like one born again. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, 35 cents. A. G. Luken & Co. Firstborns Will Agr. They were discussing the law of entallthe English law bequeathing the bulk of the family property to the eldest son. "There la !50 per cent of logic In that law," said a physician, "and if the family property went' to the firstborn, whether son or daughter, the law would contain 100 per cent of logic. For the firstborn child Is practically always the best best In brain. In build, in beauty. In everything." Atlanta Constitution. Dangerous Combination. Weary Walker I alters knowed It! Tired Tatters Knowed what? Weary Walker Wot that sign meant, "Cleaning and Dyeing." Tired Tatters WelL wot about it? Weary Walker Why, I allers knowed they went together. Illustrated Bits. Second thoughts are often best, even in a case of love at first Bight Philadelphia Record. OA8TOIIIA. Bear th Ttl8 ln YU HaVB klm "A dog's love is the most honest ar. unselfish love in the world." "Are you leading up to a proposal, William ?" Exchanse. Th? Thcatorium 620 Main St. J. H. Broomhall, Mgr. Moving Pictures Illustrated Songs Pictures Changed Monday, Wednesday and Friday The Show of Quality THE COST 5c

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PRICES $1.50, $1.00, 75c and 50c. Tickets Friday. Mail Orders Care Westcott Pharmacy.

When O. G. Murray launched in o the vaudeville business tn Richmond, two years ago, at which tim he took on the Phillips theatre and put it Into condition for the presen ition of this style of entertainment, he little dreamed of the extent to w.iich he was to engage In this field. The opening of the .New i theatre, at Canton, O., the past week, has served to call attention to the Urge circuit of cities in which Mr. Murray and Gus Sun. of Springfield, O., ave secured the control of vaudeville theatres. They have a total of ten, which work with sixty-five more, so that it is possible to glv performers contracts for seventyfive weeks, making a highly deslra 'e arrangement. The New Orpheum is recognized as the best lighted b lding on the exterior in Canton. It has a seating capacity of about 75 and has a lower floor and balcony only, no gallery being provided. T-e house was built especially for vaudeville. Messrs. Sun and Murray now control more vaudeville houses than any other firm in Ohio. They havs Just closed a lease for a new house in Portsmouth. The cities in whici they are represented are Canton, Portsmouth, Springfield, Lima, Chll icothe, Mansfield, Newark, Youngstown, Zanesville and Richmond. The house at Youngstown will open on January 1 and that at Zanesville on February 1. They have every confidence in the future of vaudeville.

GENNETT THEATRE 5ans,rhcr One Night, Wednesday, Nov. 27 Lincoln J. Carter's Spectacular Comedy Drama "THE HEART OF CHICAGO" See the mysterious electrical devices. The astonishing fire scene. The wonderful mechanical effects. The great locomotive steaming onto the stage. Tn famous approaching train. An excellent cast is presenting the piece this season and Good Specialties are introduced. Prices Lower floor, 33 and 50 cents; balcony, 25 and 35; gallery, 15. Seats at Westcott Pharmacy.

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O. G. MURRAY, Lessee. GEO. A. SCHWENKE. Treas. and Aaa't WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25.

Dally at 3:00 and from 7:3 A OVERTURE O. M. Grubb. B BILLY DURANT Chinese Comedy Musical Act. C MARIE SNOWDEN "Tho Girl With the Educated Feet." D ALLEN AND KENNA Comedy sketch entitled "Switched." E ILLUSTRATED SONG Cal Lankert, "When the Winter Days Are Over."

Special Matinee each Saturday; children 5 cents. Souvenirs at Wednesday's matinee. General admission 10c. Reserved seats at night, 5c extra. Amateurs Friday night

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