Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 109, 26 February 1911 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUX-TELEG RAM, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1911.

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A BIG WEEK AT LOCALJHEATERS Miss Blanch Walsh at the Gcnnctt Big Bill at the Murray Vaudeville. ' Blanche' Walsh will appear at thla theater in a limited engagement of "The Other Woman" on Friday March 8 at the Gennett. Acknowledged to bo the leading emotional actress of thla country. Mis Walsh has In "The Oihr Woman" ono of the strongest roles of her wonderful cawr. The play Is the work of Frederick Arnold Kummer, the well known magazine writer. The loading critics have pronounced The Other Woman" a niattterpiece, and have unhesitatingly declared that In It, Miss Walhh has scored another great success. That her new rolo must ho of compelling IntcrcKt and intense dramatic quality to bo given so high a rank, will lw evident to theater goers generally, and imperially to those who love the drama in its highest form of Interpretation. AHlde from the fine quality of art shown, moreover, there is a plot Impregnated with deep heart Interest Hie kind that holds the attention unflagging and arouses the emotlona to the exclusion of all other thoughts for tho time being. Mis Walsh has surrounded hernelf with artists of established metropolitan reputations. Among these are Oeorgo W. Ilosrard, for several seaaona lending man for Mary Mannerlng, nnil Ethel narrymore, Anna Cleveland, previously chief support for George Kawcutt, Nellie Hutler, formerly with Walker Whiteside in "Tho Melting Pot," Zora Iiwrence and other prominent players.

"Ths GoMen Girl." In speaking of Miss Leon a Watson, aMadatne Qui Vive, the beauty doctor and well known writers for tho Chicago Record Herald Women's section, aid: "At first sight ono says 'she is not pretty, but as you watch her inovo about, as you hear her speak, as you notice the slender grace of a frail littlo figure and when later on, you hear her wonderfully sweet voice, then develops an exquisite beauty that grows and charms one. Miss Watson is a delightful study. She has the beauty that is fascinating, that Is filled with

delicacy and spirit, that belongs to another world." Such praise Is recommendation cnoungh. Miss Watson will appear In Mort If. Singer's big musical revue, The oGlden Girl" at the Gennett next Saturday, March 4. Russian Orchestra. During his early student days Modest Aitschuler, director of the Russian Symphony Orchestra, never fancied tho military; but it happened that he had to serve his ono year as a free volunteer with tho foremost regiment attached to Moscow (Russia). During that year Mr. Aitschuler who will soon , be seee at the head of tho orchestra that is to be heard at the Gennett on Friday, March 17 in concert had many experiences. As a graduate of his Moscow conservatory of music in which a general aa well as a musical education is taught, young Aitschuler had won highest honors. He was not only a master of music, in theory, but one of the first 'cellists In his country. Hecause of hia musical talent the beardless Aitschuler was popular with hia officers and he was given many liberties not usually accorded to his colleague. On one occasion when Altchuler had left the Moscow barracka in citizen's clothes, which constitutes a military offense, he encountered ono of the officers of tho command near the out-

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skirts of the city's limit. The musician figured hurriedly in his mind that the best thing to do was not to see his superior, and ho therefore passed him without the customary salute. The officer angered at the double Infraction of rules ordered Aitschuler to report to another superior officer in close arrest. When this was done the ranking military man smiled and said: "Well, lets have some music." That was the extent of young Altschuler's confinement.

Arcade. Always awake for nevelties the Arcade haa Installed another improvement, "Daylight Pictures." Eighteen electric bulbs light up tho theater while tho moving pictures are being showon. The marvelous brilliancy of the "Mirror Screen" of glass and silver, makes this possible. A newspaper can be read with ease and every seat is in plain view. No stumbling in the dark. Patronize the lighted theater, The Arcade, the houe of novelties. Don't miss the great "Lassoina Wild Animals In Africa" pictures Wednesday and Thursday. They are all we claim for them.

all gowns worn in the Impersonation of ast celebrities being historically correct, and the modern gowns worn are said to be elaborate in "the extreme.

The Girl and the Outlaw "The Girl and the Outlaw" will be presented at the Gennett theater tomorrow evening is a thrilling drama of the Western plains and abounds in excitln? climaxes which are imbued v.ith a spirit of the wild itocky mountain country. Roy La Marr who Is starring this season for the first time heads a company which is a clever one and gives an excellent performance.

At th Murray. One of the novelties for the coming week's bill at the Murray will be Helene Hardy's offering "Great Women of tho Past and Present," consisting of eight character changes, the changes of costume for each imprsonation being made in full view of the audience. The characterizations given are said to be ut of the ordinary and consist of Lillian Russell, In her famous raco scene speech from "WildXanco O'Niell. then Queen Elizabeth, Just before she signs the death warrant for the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots: then Mary Queen of Scots, her farewell speech just before she is executed; then Martha Washington, in one of the only two speeches on record as having been uttered by the grand old lady. The last character Is an impersonation of Mollle Pitcher, who was the wife of a continental soldier, who upon seeing her husband killed while in the act of firing a cannon rushes to the rescue and finishes -the battle as a gunner, for which bravery she was commissioned sergeant in the continental army by General Washington. Miss Hardy's

act gives grand scope for costuming,

"The Trouble Makers." Suggestion of fun galore come with the announcement that Mr. E. D. Stair's co-stars will be at the Gennett on Thursday March 9, in a new musi

cal comedy entitled "The Trouble Makers." It is said they will bring with them more visions of loviiness and a greater cast with brighter surroundings than they have ever had before and that 'The Trouble Makers' is one long laugh from start to finish and full of merry complications, with pretty songs, dainty dances, evolutions and graceful poses by beautiful young misses. The play Is what its name suggests, troubles by Percy and Harold, all the way through, much of it being made for them by Kabbling Bess Snodgrass, one of Lucy Daly's latest creations. Interspersed through the farce are some pretty musical numbers and specialites.

"The Old Homestead. The younger generation of theatergoers will be particularly pleased to hear of the appearance of Denman

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Thompson's "The Old Homestead" at the Gennett theater next Tuesday, February, 27. The play itself is as familiar to the majority of theater-goers as a household word. For that reason no description of it is necessary, and all that needs to be said is that there is no purer, sweeter or more wholesome play in existence, none which holds the mirror up to nature more truly, and none which has more real inspiration in its every line and feature, than "The Old Homestead." It is absolutely true to the Xew England country life which it represents. It is of simple plot, deals with homely interests and is replete with genuine humor. Sunshine and shadow, laughter and tars, humor and pathos these are the inevitable associates of "The Old Homestead." It makes a direct and isresiible appeal to the human heart, for it preaches a sermon of faith, hope and charity. There never was a more beautiful portrayal of home life a more tender picture of parental love and forgiveness, than is shown in this particular play. No wonder, therefore, that, though old. it's ever new, and its popularity continues.

Jng from the deliberate waste of opportunity. IVederic Thompson. the producer, with his useful careful attention to t'ae selection, of casts has chosen a company whose dominant characteristic, considered individually ly or collectively is efficiency. Doris Mitchell and Lionel Adams have the leading roles. Other characters" are in the hands of such capable artists as those of Albert Sackett, Gwendolyn Pier, Forrest Orr, Lirie McCall, William H. Sullivan and Alice Kelly. The scenic production of "The Spendthrift" is a typical Thompson effort marked by combined beauty and atmospheric accuracy.

"The Girl arvi the Stamoede." Marked with the stamp of success comes Gaskell & McVitty's success-

. ful Western drama, "The Girl and the j Stampede," a realistic and couvine- ( inj? play, more modem than the many j western plays now betug offered to ; the theater going public. Mr. McViti ty. to whom falls the engaging of nerj formers for this successful firm, has ; been more than careful in selecting

his people, only engaging performers suited in physique" and ability for western parts. The staging, scenery and effects, both electrical and mechanical, were built under Mr. Gaskells personal supervision. Critics pronounce it on a par with 'Tho Round Up." "Arizona," and "The Squaw Man." One , Chicago critio says: 'So realistic is the staging of 'The Girl and the Stampede,' that ono actually smells alfalfa and alikili. The plot (and there is one) is not over- ' drawn or set to the music of gunshots. Summoning it all up, it's a strong, modern, clean. Western play that can be seen by all and will send you home feeling better for having witnessed the production. It comes to the Gennett Thursday, March 2.

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SONG HITS Opening Chorus, including "The Sword for Mine." "Don't Forget the Girl You Left Behind." "The Land of Used-to-be." "I'd Rather Fight Like Ma." M Can't Love Everybody." "I Think I Hear a Woodpecker Knocking on My Family Tree." Indian Love Song "I'll Sing of a Lady." "Wine, Woman and Song" "My Ship of Dreams" "Golden Transformation" "Ballet of Gold" "The Shower of Gold"

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