San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

10 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW November 18th, 1899 Pacific Coast Correspondence LOS ANGELES. Special Correspondence. Los Angeles. Cal., Nov. 14. — With a good rain, three good attractions at the theater and some excellent musical attractions, the people of this city are enjoying life, and the managers wear a broad smile, which only good business and good prospects can bring out. The Elks gave a social session 8th inst., to which the ladies were invited. Local talent, assisted by part of the Orpheum people and part of the Frawley Co., gave an excellent program. The Frawley Co., played The Littlest Girl. T. Daniel Frawley has left this city for New York to obtain some new plays. He will go direct from there to San Francisco, where he is due to open at the California Theater, 261I1 inst. The Frawley Co., will play a four weeks engagement here in April, and it goes without saying they will be more than welcome. C. E. Trevathan, the originator of rag-time has composed some new songs for Miss Laura Hurt, who is now doing a turn at the Orpheum here. They will be sung for the first time in public, at the Orpheum this week. Last week a combination of the advance agents of A Breach of Promise, Old Kentucky and By the Sad Sea Waves, was formed against the agent of Brown's in Town. The Breach of Promise man had a brass band parade the streets, to advertise his show. Mr. Delcher, of Brown lame, not to be outdone by his rivals, got them to fighting among themselves, and the result was that when the band paraded to advertise the Breach of Promise, they, for some reason not known to the man who had hired them, played She Was Bred in Old Kentucky and By the Sad Sea Waves, to the great discotnforture of the man who paid the freight. Mr. Delcher now wears a smile which resembles the traditional three-bits, of commerce. Manager Bronson has installed a megaphone p'.ionograph in his playhouse, which spouts clever sayings, and incidentally touches on the merits of his trip to Paris scheme, between the acts. This is a new scheme of advertising his proposition, and he has others. On the 27th inst. the Native Sons will have a big benefit at the Orpheum. The regular talent will be assisted by several local people, and the funds raised will go toward defraying the expenses of presenting the State medals to the returned soldiers in this part of the State, which event will take place the 30th inst. At the Los Angeles Theater In Old Kentucky is doing a good business It is a strong company, and the people here are enjoying the stay. 17, 18, 19 By the Sad Sea Waves is underlined. For 19, 20 and 2r, A. Y. Carrington's Greater America will be here, followed 22, 23 and 24, by A Lady of Quality. Mr. Wyatt is having extensive repairs and improvements made to his theater, and when completed it will be a very attractive place. At Morosco's Burbank Theater, Brown's in Town is doing a record-breaking business, standing room being at a premium for each performance. Next week Richards and Pringle's Minstrels will supply the fun for this house. The Orpheum has an excellent bill on, consisting of Louise Dresser, Jack Norworth, Merritt and Murdock, Laura Burt, Mile. Erna's dogs, Wright Huntington anil Company, Sada and Walton's monkeys. On Nov. 28, Havden's Creation, with 150 voices, and thirty-five in the orchestra, will be given at Simpson's Auditorium. The talent has been practicing for weeks, and this is looked upon as being one of the musical events of the season. Herbert L. Cornish. STANFORD Special Correspondence Stanford. Nov. 13. — Katherine E. Oliver who has met with great success in the East and in England by presenting her dramatization of Barrie's Little Minister, made her appearance at Stanford last night. While in England Barrie was so delighted with her work that he took her to Thrums, where he arranged a recital of The Little Minister for his towns people. Her characterization is good, and her dialect in impersonating Mamie, the old woman who is about to be taken to the puirhouse, would have delighted the canniest "Hoot Mon." It was a pathetic scene and Miss Oliver handled it with skill. But the best scenes, perhaps, were between Babbie, the supposed gypsy, and The Little Minister, Gavin Dishart, and the scene in Cuddam wood, of Robdow's revenge. The latter is a dramatic scene, and gave Miss Olivera chance to show herability in that line. She was equal to the occasion and rendered it in a powerful yet simple manner. Miss Oliver is touiing the coast giving recitals from her reperioire in Scotch dialect. H. E. LoUGHEED. OAKLAND Special Correspondence Oakland, New 15, 1899. — It is seldom that a comedy awakens so much real enthusiasm and interest as did Mile. Fifi which opened at the Macdonongh Theater last evening to a large house. Miss Pearl Evelyn, an Oakland girl, is a member of the company, and appears as the sweet little wife of a once rakish young French Vicomte and her personal success was most emphatic. The rest of the cast is very good, and the performance was greatly enjoyed by the large audience. The final performance will be given this evening. On Monday evening, Nov. 20, Eugenie Blair opens at this house for two nights and a matinee. This talented actress will appear in A Lady of Quality. Nance O'Neil, the young American tragedienne, opens her engagement on the22d. Oakland naturally feels a pride in this daughter of genius, for she is claimed as a native of this city, having been raised and educated here. The following repertoire is to be presented: Magda, The Jewess, The' School for Scandal, Camille, and Oliver Twist. There will undoubtedly be a great demand for seats. Why Smith Left Home and In Old Kentucky are early attractions at this house. The Dark Continent, a melodrama in five acts by Oliver Byron, has been the attraction at the Dewey Theater this week. The management have spared no pains to make this production a success, and they have succeeded in every respect. The cast is well distributed among the members of the company, the following people doing exceptionally clever work: Fanny Gillette, Maude Miler, Gracie Plaisted, Landers Stevens, Wm. De Carr, Maurice Stewart. Wm. B. Mack and E. J. Holden. The scenic effects are excellent, and the attendance has been very large. Next week Mr. Stevens announces an "extra fine" production of the comedy, Mr. Plaster of Paris. Miss Eva C. Shorey, the well-known soprano, announces a concert to be given next Friday evening in the Auditorium. At Deitz Opera House Othello will be the attraction 16, 17, and 18, by a company of talented amateurs. Chapman Opera House dark. Note. — Miss Alice Saunders, a talented member of the Dewey Stock Company, is taking a much needed rest this week. She will make her re-appearance next week in Mr. Plaster of Paris. Herbert B. Clark. FRESNO Special Correspondence. Fresno, Nov. 17. — Since my last letter, the theater-goers of this city have been twice entertained, the first time being Nov. 4, when Mile. Fifi, with Miss Gilroy in the title role was produced, and t lie second was on the following Tuesday night when a company < f Charles A. Miller's put on the farce comedy, A Breach of Promise. Fifi was delightful. There wasn't a dull moment in it, nor a time when the presentation was not all that could be desired. Miss Gilroy was piquaint, dainty and bewitching, though in this respect she was not alone, for there were other ladies in the company who attracted favorable attention, Maud Granger and Charlotte Mortimer and Pearl Evelynne being in the cast. Harry Allen, Richard G. Williams and Theodore M. Brown were very satisfactory. In fact it was a satisfactory production all around, and one that was creditable alike to the actors, the author, and to Manager Barton who engaged it for his house. But A Breach of Promise ! Why, it's almost a sacrilege to think of that in the same day with Fifi. To begin with, there is nothing to the play, and that nothing was not well played. The leading lady, Miss Nellie Sennett, has a voice — let us hope, — that has had better days. The main feature was specialties, which Rose Crouch, Burt Haverly, Burt Jordan and Memphis Kennedyshowed to the best advantage. One night in a season is enough of A Breach of Promise. But I suppose that it ranks well with the average farce-comedy, the sole object of which is to make people laugh, which object certainly was attained. Thursday night of this week Mathews and Bulger with their company presented By the Sad Sea Waves to a crowded house. Benjamin C. Jordan. TUCSON Special Correspondence Tucson, A. T., Nov. 15. — Mariner's Juvenile Band gave an entert'-iinment and concert in the Tucson Opera House last night, Tuesday, November 14, before a good house. A Box of Monkeys was presented by local talent. Skipped by the Light of the Moon will be here on the night of November 24. An unusually good array of attractions has been secured for appearance late in the season. This month and next month few attractions are booked by reason of the quarantine at New Orleans. F. E. A. Kimball. SACRAMENTO Special Correspondence Sacramento, Nov. 14. — In Old Kentucky packed the Clunie Opera House last Saturday night, Nance O'Neil in Magda crowded the Clunie Sunday night. The young American tragedienne has certainly captured the town, as people are not satisfied in seeing her once; they go to witness her perfect work in other pieces. Her engagement is for six nights, but an extra performance is announced in a matinee to be given Wednesday afternoon. Mile. Fifi is dated for matinee and night at the Clunie next .Saturday. Valentine Abt, the great mandolinist, appears Wednesday evening at the Congregational church, assisted by the Ideal Mandolin Club, and Richard T. Colin, tenor, with Mrs. C. A. Neale, accompanist, under the management of Chas. F. Graeber of San Francisco. Mme. Sanderini of San Francisco, is here with a view of forming a class in vocal music. Cantor Stark of the same city, is also here to receive pupils for the study of vocal music. An amateur opera company was organized Monday evening at the Kohler & Chase musical warerooms. The Pirates of Penzance will be the first opera given. Louis W. Weer will be the director of the company. W. E. Lovdal was elected president, R. T. Cohn vice-president, Miss Lottie Burns secretary, Miss Etta Steinman treasurer. Herbert A. Kidder, formerly manager of the Capital Concert Series, has arranged a series of musical evenings to be given in several cities. Mr. Kidder has been unusually successful as a manager of musical events, and will no doubt make his latest effort a financial as well as an artistic success. The first concert in this city will take place next week at the Clunie Opera House. TACOMA Special Correspondence Tacoma, Wash., Nov. 15. — For the first time since last season the Lyceum Theater opened its doors Saturday, nth inst., to the popular comedians, Murray and Mack, in Finnigan's Ball. As usual they played to a crowded house. Coon Hollow and Fogg Ferry will play at the Lyceum Theater on the 17th and 18th respectfully. Wm. W. Hoyt. Elaborate Staging Shenandoah, made more elaborate than ever by the introduction of stirring military scenes, will be seen at the Columbia Theater beginning with Monday evening, the 27th inst. It is said that this production overshadows all previous presentations and the cast is a strong one. The various military scenes will be splendidly put 011. Over 200 people and fifty horses are utilized in the staging of this revival of Bronson Howard's great drama. Over a score of Roosevelt's Rough Riders come with the production. Mr. Plaster of Paris The Pacific Coast managers attention is directed to the advertisement of Mr. Plaster of Paris which will make its initial bow shortly for coast patronage. Mr. Plaster of Paris is a delightfully funny farce. It is a novel departure from the old time play of this character, because it has a coherent plot abounding with mirthful situations. Mr. Plaster of Paris has about the most complete and flashiest lot of paper ever turned out. theatrical Benefit The Theatrical Managers' Association has decided to give a lienefit performance at the Orpheum December 14, at which the various theaters of the city will contribute their liest talent. The committee on program consists of Managers Morrisey, Morosco, Thall and Friedlander. Popular prices will prevail. Elks' Entertainment A 1.1. arrangements are now complete for the annual entertainment to be given at the Columbia Theater tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2. Talent from all the local theaters will take part in the program and a big success is assured. The entertainment is for the benefit of Golden Gate Lodge, No. 6. Jacob Litt's revival of Shenandoah appeared to be sweeping everything before it. It has recently broken all records in New York, Boston, Chicago and other cities, crowding the theaters to the very doors at every performance. It is the biggest production of the piece ever given. Everything is new, and it is presented on a much more elaborate scale than ever before.