Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 4, 11 November 1909 — Page 3

THE RICH3IOXD PAI.IiATIU3I AND SUXTEIiEGRA3I, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1909.

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The Canterbury Pilgrlme. Students of literature as well as o the drama should find much to interest them In the performance of "The Canterbury Pilgrims' which the Co"burn Players will give at the Gennett In the near future. It is not too much to say that this poetic comedy by Mr. Percy Mackaye has created quite a revival of interest in Chaucer throughout the universities of the East and South where the Coburn players produced It during the summer. Mr. Mackaye has taken his characters from those whom the Father of English poetry immortalized in "The Canterbury Tales" and has made Chaucer bimself the gayest spirit of them alL

Graustark. Geo. D. Baker's dramatization of the popular novel, "Graustark" will be the attraction at the Gennett for Thursday, November 18. The play opens in Edelweiss with the arrival of Grenfall Lorry and Harry Anguish, wealthy young Americans, the former in search of a pretty girl with whom he became acquainted in America. Both of the Americans get adventure in plenty, for within a few hours after their arrivel, they overhear a plot to abduct the ruling Princess of the principality.

been gotten together under his auspices and Mr. Hopper is more or less known for the fact that the chorus in his company are pleasing to the eye. Hopper himself declared to an interviewer the other day that he has never appeared in a part that he enjoyed playing so much or one that seemed to amuse the public more. He will come to the Gennett Saturday evening.

St. Elmo. Since the first appearance of "St. Elmo" many years ago, its author, Augusta Evans Wilson, has enjoyed a unique fame, more especially in the South, which afforded her inspiration for her notable work. Written in the peculiar and dignified style that characterized the mental atltude of that day, and with extraordinary insight Into the thoughts and habits of men, the book sets forth in interest compelling fashion a romantic story that has never since ceased to appeal. For many years Mr3. Wilson absolutely refused to have the book dramatized, and it was not until a few months before her death that she decided to have it presented in dramatic form and her happy choice of Willard Holcomb. as the person to do this work for her has since proven the good judgment of her selection. This adaptation is the only authorized dramatization and will be presented at the Gennett next Wednesday, November 27, matinee and night.

At the Murray. They are all pleased with the bill at the Murray this week. Roy Peck, the Richmond boy. is making the best hit as his many friends are giving him a hearty welcome and much applause. Time after time he is recalled on the stage and only after a speech, is he permitted to retire behind the scenes. Mr. Peck is with Harris and Peck in The Minstrel Boys and their new jokes and popular songs are right up to date. The Rennee Family is furnishing every audience with the most selected light opera. Their cast consists of five father, mother, and three children and their five different and distinct acts are separately staged, a complete change in each, as well as their costumes changed. Each act represents a different nationality and songs are sung in five different languages. Their production is greeted with much enthusiasm and applause for which they are well deserving. The Webb Romola Co. are the acrobats on this bill. They feature the lady of the troupe as her display of strength is very unusual. Handsome and Drew in their comedy "The Village Bill Poster," create much laughter and amusement for the audience. Their act is original and direct from the big circuits.

PEARY WILL SHUN THE SOUTH POLE

Explorer Declares Commander Scott Has the Rights Down There.

GIVES UP HIS OWN PLANS

NAVAL OFFICER HAS RETURNED TO WASHINGTON TO WORK ON HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK ISSUES A STATEMENT.

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Otis Skinner. Otis Skinner is deservedly one of the most popular stars that Charles Frohman has enrolled under his managerial standard. Each annual visit of Mr. Skinner here Berves to enhance his reputation among the most discriminating theater-goers who rightly regard him as one of the foremost representatives of the American drama now before the footlights. Mr. Skinner will be Been at the Gennett next Tuesday in a new comedy of modern life entitled "Your Humble Servant." which comes from the pens of those gifted dramatists. Messrs. Booth Tarfcington and Harry Leon Wilson.

The sign In front of the postoffice

often proves very misleading and goes to show how easy it is for one to ex

perience an optical illusion. The sign reads "Painters Wanted," but a casual glance at it with the knowledge that Congressman Barnard is soon to mnke his appointment, has such an influenc? on the mind as to affect the eyesight, and in more than one instance the sign has been improperly read "Postmaster Wanted." A well known local merchant gazed at the sign for a full minute yesterday afternoon and then remarked that that was the first time he ever knew they advertised for a postmaster, and that he guessed he would apply for the job. He was told to read the sign again and more carefully. He did, and the "beautiful weather we are now having" was then dis

cussed.

De Wolf Hopper. .Everywhere that De Wolf Hopper has produced his latest and most successful song comedy "A Matinee Idol," both the public and the press have commented on the fact that he is supported by an aggregation of as good looking young women as have ever

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Tha Joy That Killed. A senator was praising the humor of a certain congressman. "His humor, however," he concluded, "is rather grim. I told him the other day about a mutual acquaintance who bad died, a man he bad never liked. " 'And bis wife 1b dead, too,' 1 said. 'He himself died on Monday; his wife died two days later. The papers didn't say what killed her.' " 'She was tickled to death, I guess,' said the congressman grimly."

The Man of the Hour. Little Charles was sent to Miss R.' to return a basket He was received very cordially and invited to come "some time and stay to dinner." "Thank you." said Charles very solemnly, "I will. Til stay today." Delineator.

Rough. "I scraped an acquaintance witk Jones today." "Yes. And he says your methods need boning." Cleveland Leader.

Dr. L. S. Chenoweth, DENTIST, Will occupy his new offices in Murray Theater, Cor. 1 Oth and Main street as soon as the same are completed, which will be about November 10th.

Washington, D. C, Nov. 11 While reiterating his oft expressed belief that the United States should attempt a national expedition into antarctic regions, Commander Robert E. Peary declared that because of the fact that Commander Robert F. Scott of the British navy is working on a south pole expedition, it would be improper

to attempt to utilize his route or the

regions in which he is to work. There

fore, he said, he has given the matte'no further thought since his return from the north, when he stated that his field work was at an end. Commander Peary repudiated the

announcement printed in several news

papers that within five years he would head an expedition to seek the south pole under the auspices of the Peary

Arctic club.

Says Statement Is Erroneous. He dictated the following statement: "That statement is erroneous. In

May, 1908, I sent a brief announcement

through the medium of the international polar commission at Brussels saying that on my return from this expedition I hoped to organize an expe

dition that should obtain for this country its share of the honor and scientific material yet to be obtained in the antarctic regions. I noted in that announcement also that President Roosevelt was interested in the general proposition and approved of it.

"When I came back from this pres

ent expedition to the north I stated explicitly that my field work, both in the arctic and antarctic regions, was at an end, but that I should be glad to assist in any way possible in the pro

motion or organization of further work in those regions. Scott Should Have Clear Field. "In view of the fact that Command-

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er Scott is working on an expedition for the attainment of the south pole, any attempt to utilize his route or the regions in which he is to work would be entirely improper to attempt. "I still believe that this country ought to attempt a national expedition into the antarctic regions; but under existing conditions I have not given it further thought since my return. The Peary Arctic club has not been ap

proached or sounded in regard to the matter." Commander Peary and family returned to Washington last night and will remain here for the winter. The explorer will devote much time to literary work and in perfecting the reports on his recent expedition to the north for publication.

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