San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

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14 November nth, 1899 SS* —C^ _ _ iOna-BHD & CO S> f cMay Irwin's Jag Thk simulation of drunkenness has ' always been held by actors to be the height of tbeir ambition. Charles Wyndham and Nat Goodwin, in David Garriek, had some of the greatest "moments" in the scene where Garriek feigns intoxication. Charles Warner, the Knglish romantic actor, reveled in the part of the drink fiend in Drink. Maude Adams' tippling scene in The Masked Ball was her first masterstroke in the direction of securing the unanimous approval of her critics. Isabel Irving, and then Viola Allen won their best laurels where the heroine of The Benefit of a Doubt becomes unintentionally the victim of wine. But there is to be a new Richmond in the field. In Sister Mary, Glen McDonough's play, now running in New York, May Irwin, in the title part, takes on a dose of alcoholic enthusiasm that quite palsies the value of any other stage representation of bibulous uncertainty. Sister Mary takes to drink because she is jealous of her husband, and before long she becomes convinced that the room is circling around her with lightning-like velocity. Sister Mary's surrender to the blandishments of the cup that cheers is utterly genial throughout. The scene is one of the hits of Miss Irwin's career. Side Lights The souvenirs presented by Walter Morosco to the lady patrons at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening, the 250th performance of the season, were the most beautiful ever given in a theater in this city. No advertising matter marred their elegance, and they were much prized by recipients. A book on Julia Arthur is shortly to be published in New York, with over a hundred illustrations. W. J. Thorold will do the compiling of facts concerning Miss Arthur's career. The Bostonians gave the first production of the Smugglers of Badayez, their new three-act opera, by Minkowsky, at Waterbury, Connecticut, October 19. Roland Reed made a speech in Kansas City when he produced his new play, The American Eagle, and said it was a serious and difficult matter for an actor to secure a new play. When that speech reached the East, Mr. Reed received sixteen telegrams from stars saying "Amen." Evidently there are many others with the same affliction. All of the coming attractions at the New Alhambra theater will open on Sunday nights instead of Monday nights as has been the rule in the past with other theaters It is said that Edward M. Favor and Edith Sinclair have bought from Frank McKee My Innocent Boy and will take it on the road. The Merry Monarch at the Grand Opera House will be followed by a complete and costly production of Rice's Evangeline. Worth of a Name Het.en Leonard is as kindly to the ear as Lillian Russell, yet her real title is theatrically worthless, while under her musical patronymic our singer receives a heavy salary. Mme. Eames is Mrs. Story, Mrs. Melba is Mrs. Armstrong and Lillian Nordicais Frau Doeme, yet the prima donnas cannot compel the press or public to recognize their husbands. Mme. Patti, who has had three spouses, still refuses to take their names, and announces herself to this day as a maiden. Madge Robertson took the name of Kendal, and when she married Lieutenant Grimston insisted that he should call himself Kendall, too. Carter is neither euphonious to the ear nor agreeable to the eye, yet Zaza continues to be Mrs. Carter, although her right name is Louise Dudley. Again, there is nothing romantic or beautiful in the stage name of Mrs. James Brown Potter, yet she clings to it, although her title might be Cora Urquhart. Opp is not an esthetic word, yet our Julie held on to it after she became Mrs. Henri Loraine. The proper title of Henry Irving's leading woman is Mrs. Kelley, yet, although she has had four husbands, that gifted actress will always be known as Ellen Terr}-. Sir Henry himself was knighted as Irving, but his real name is Brodribb. With his familiars our late manager was known as John Daly, but to the dramatic world he was Augustin Daly. Similiarly his star began life as Ada Crehan, but won its glories as Ada Rehan. — Hillary Bell. * A PROFESSIONAL CARDS £ * Ida "W y a. t t SOUBRETTE PriEMIER DANCER ENGAGEMENTS SOLICITED Lessons in Stage Dancing. Address 12 Danvers Street, City, or this office. CHARLES and KITTIE WILLAR A $2000.00 MUSICAL ACT Now touring the Coast. Exclusive direction Hallett's Agency, San Francisco, Cal. I^^^k LAURA CREWS l^^^T ^^^Hf What Happened to Jones jRr with ^^■KjS. Harry Corson Clarke Ida Gertrude Banning Alvina Starlight, in What Happened to Jones CARLYLE MOORE Asst. Stage Director Alcazar Theater MRS. HORACE EWING Characters At Liberty Address this Office Ada Palmer Walker Prima Donna. Tivoli Opera House E. J. HOLDEN Business Manager Dewey Theater Oakland, Cal. Charles H. Jones Stage Manager, Grand Opera House Gertrude Foster Leading Woman Alcazar Theatre. ERNEST HOWELL Characters and Light Comedy Alcazar Theater DANIEL HALIFAX With What Happened to Jones. First-Class Repertoire Opera STAGE DIRECTOR ADDRESS THIS OFFICE. AT LIBERTY GRACE ADDISON T EADS, HEAVIES OR DIRECTION. AT UB1 J erty. Address this office. MISS JEbSIE FOSTER X YRIC SOPRANO. Vocal Studio 915 Hyde St. ( talian Method.) Reception Hours, 11 a. m. to 1:30 p.m. Kngagements accepted for Opera, Concert, Church. Etc. Hattie Belle Ladd Contralto. Grand Opera House SCOTT SEATON The Bishop, in What Happened to Jones Standard Theater BAKERSFIELD, CAL. T7V M. CARRILLO & CO.. Props, and Managers JD The only First-class Theater and Largest Novelty Theater in Bakersfield. The Oldest and Most Reliable Variety Theater in Bakersfield. All communications regarding engagements and bookings to be addressed to Mr. F. M. Carrillo. Bakersfield, or Mr. Archie Levy, 6 Eddy St , San Francisco. Fares advanced to Artists of Reputation to any part of the State. GEO. E. LASK Stage Director Tivoli Opera House ORPHEUA\ THEATER HONOIjDIjTJ II. I. THE ORPHEl'M CO.. (Limited) Lessees. J. C. COHEN, President and Manager Professionals intending to visit Australia, Japan, China or Manila are invited to communicate with us for dates and appearances, address The Orphbvm Co., Ltd., Honolulu, H. I. P. O. Box 400 Or, L. F. STONE. Langham Hotel, Sole San Francisco Agent. A O. V. EATON TTORNEY-AT-LAW. 436 Parrott Building. Professional Litigation and Contracts. CHAS. MAYER, Jr. TEACHER OF THE ZITHER. Reception hour 1:30 to :> P. M. Studio 22 Geary Street, Easterbrook Building, Room 41. H. L. HASTINGS rpEACHER OF BANJO. 312 Post Street. 'Phone _L 4932 Steiner. Residence 814 Shrader St. Bernhard Walther Belgium Solo Violinist Open for Concert Engagements and at Homes 334 O'Farrell St., San Francisco MISS ELEANOR CONNELL OPRANO. Teacher of Singing. Begs to announce that she has returned from Europe and resumed teaching at her residence 1469 Sacramento street. Reception hours 12 to 2 daily. s Established 1884 NEW YORK SCHOOL Of ACTING 26 East Twenty-Third St. NEW YORK ELMER H. YOUNGMAN, Director A practical training school for the dramatic stage. Ladies and gentlemen thoroughly and practically instructed in the art of acting, and assisted in securing professional engagements. Fully equipped stage, scenery etc. Complete Three Months' Course, $100.00 Students now being received for the regular, fall and winter term. Circulars mailed on application. Dr. G. E. Miller DENTIST. 85-87 Spring Valley Building, Geary and Stockton Sts. , San Francisco. Tel. Green 716 H W. STIREWALT, M D. FORMERLY RESIDENT PHYSICIAN GERMAN HOSPIT A I.. Rooms 8 and 10. Hours 1 to 4 and 7 to 8 P.M. Telephone Red 281. Res. Tel. Sutter 1131. Spring Valley Building, 135 Geary Street, San Francisco, Cal.