San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW fune iS. igi( I Correspondence ( ARSON" CITY. New. June 14.— Carson Opera Mouse: Elks of Reno descended in a body upon Carson City this evening to celebrate Flag Day. Splendid patriotic program at t >pera House, followed by sumptuous banquet at Armory Hall. A. H. M. REDDING, June 14.— The Magistrate, to be given by the seniors of the High School, bids fair to rival the play given by the Elks in popularity. ( )ver 400 reservations were made for Mats on the first day the tickets were on sale. The cast of the play includes those students who have won praise for their "ability in other plays. It includes Miss Violet Egilbert. who achieved a triumph in the Rose of the Rancho ; Miss Millie McKean. Miss Jessie Frost, Miss Hanlon. Earl Behrens. Fred Eaton, Carson Martin, Paul Opdyke. William Marich, Lewis Woodfill and Proctor Field. Nearly all of the students have acquitted themselves creditably in other plays, and their friends expect that the succc» of The .Magistrate will be unsurpassed in Redding. SAX BERNARDINO. June 13.— Unique Theatre, C. M. Caldwell, manager — One of the largest audiences of the season greeted Hazel Kirke last night. This old English play, which has won fame during the many years it has been played, is of a nature that holds the audience entranced from the first moment. Every scene is thrilling with interest, and so charmed was the audience last night that its very spirit seemed to give the actors and actresses zest, with the result that few productions that have been seen in San Bernardino ever met with a more royal reception. Miss < icnevieve Cunningham as Hazel Kirke is exceptionally well cast, and proves an astonishing surprise to her friends, who never before have witnessed her to such advantage. Jack Waltermeyer as Duston Kirke, the old miller and father of the girl, is also well cast, while E. J. Winters in the leading role fills his position in an ideal manner. Following the play Sunday night a reception and surprise party was tendered Jack Waltermeyer by the other members of the company. A dainty supper had been arranged and while Roy Watson and Winters kept Waltermeyer a prisoner, the bars being funny stories, in their dressingroom downstairs, while the other members arranged the tables on the stage. The occasion was Waltermeyer's birthday, and the affair took the popular actor entirely bv surprise. II. T. LACELLE. SEATTLE. Wash., June 13.— Moore Theatre — A big house turned out at the Moore last night to welcome Bonita. who begins her summer season in Seattle in Fascinating Flora. At the end of the week the company will move flown to the Grand Theatre. The most commendable feature of the performance was the music, and principals and chorus got any number of recalls. Ida May made a hit in the part of Winnie Wiggles^ a raw Indiana girl who goes abroad to study music. Grand Theatre — Delia Clarke returned to Seattle yesterday both as an actress and authoress, appearing in the title role of her own play, The White Squaw. It is a consistent and interesting story, with Indian settings and romantic flavor, and was enjoyed by a large crowd last night. Miss Clarke plays the part of Neamota with insight ami feeling. Joseph Gillow is a manly Bruce Marshall, and Grace Cahill is good as Uctavia. The best character work is furnished by Mitchell Lewis as the French-Canadian, Jacques Cautier. Seattle Theatre— In Wyoming furnishes comedy for most of the characters, and although there are some sensational episodes the play is not half so thrilling as most Western dramas are. True Boardman is picturesque and manly as the cattleman in love with the schoolteacher. Jennie Summers, a part which is charmingly played by Jane Tyrell, who has won the admiration and regard of the Seattle theatrical clientele. Claire Sinclair in a character part gives a clean-cut study of the role of Mrs. Dalby, and seems to like the departure from her usual impersonations of disagreeable females. Lois Theatre — The Octoroon is a play which has been a favorite for over 50 years, and in the hands of the Lois stock company it is going to win more friends. It tells a touching story of Southern slave days, with exciting events and affecting scenes. Aileen May as Zoe has a role which taxes her emotional resources to the utmost, and be it said that she rises to the exactions of the part. Raymond Whitaker is excellent as the Indian Wah-.\o-Tee, and Robert Webb Lawrence does tho best work of his present engagement as the sentimental Yankee, Salem Scudder. Orpheum — Loie Fuller's "Ballet of Light" is the big thing on the bill. Gruber's big animal show is another high card. Charles Wayne and his company are seen in The Morning After. Harry L. Webb has a funny line of talk and also some songs that are good. Fentelle and Yallorie are great . entertainers, and Seigel and Matthews pull a lot of music from all sorts of stringed instruments. Fred Rouen is a gymnast of international reputation. Majestic — Schmaltz's Night Off, one of the funniest sketches in vaudeville, leads the bill. The three Gordon Highlanders, a big musical act, is another live one. Among others are Murray K. Hill, a jovial inotiologist with a fine line of comedy; Mildred Stoller offers imitations of prominent stage folk ; the four Rio brothers are gymnasts just back after a triumphant tour of Europe; Toney and Norman are more comedy people who offer an act that is simply a scream. Pantages — Heading the bill is Charles Lindholm and company of five in a Swedish sketch. The Man from Minnesota. Another headliner of attractiveness is Yiolet Wegner, the English comedienne. Manager Pantages adds to this a wonderful acrobatic act, the Rerres brothers, and for artistic effect, the Three Dreamers. E. MORGANSTERN. PORTLAND, Ore.. June 13.— The Bungalow Theatre will not play Maude Adams, who was booked for that house for an engagement of four nights, commencing today, for the reason that the entire east wall of' that house has been torn out, and Miss Adams will be seen at the Baker Theatre instead, the stock company laying off during her engagement. The new Baker Theatre adjoins the lot of the Bungalow Theatre, and the east side of the latter house stands on the piece of the land where the stage Agents for Clancy's Complete Stock at Williams STAGE HARDWARE Hi* rtfrrar^ & SI mi Co. 974 Market Street SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Phone Franklin 1506 Absolutely Fire Proof. Lobby Beaut' fuL. AGENTS AND MANAGERS' HEADQUARTERS THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL Class A Building. Vienna Cafe In Connection ON ELLIS STREET, NEAR POWELL STREET, SOWN TOWN. Near Orpheum, New Morris Theatre, New Columbia Theatre. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. F. P. SHANLEY, Manager, formerly manager Hotel St. James. for the new Baker will be. and in the present building of the latter house it was necessary to tear down the wall of the Bungalow. The Portland Theatre remains dark, with no announcement of future bookings. Eddie Cook is here again making a deal for the new K. & E. house. He states positively that Klaw & Erlanger will construct a new theatre for this city to house their bookings. Baker Theatre, George L. Baker manager, Milton Seaman, business manager — Hit number two for Izetta Jewel at this theatre this week in Daudet's Sapho. Last week Merely Mary Ann was the bill, and she virtually had Portland playgoers at her feet, and this week in that difficult emotional role she falls not one whit shy of her admirable work in the lighter role of last week. Franklyn Underwood as Jean Gaussin left nothing to be desired. In fact, he seemed to be just as popular with yesterday's big audiences, which, by the way, were capacity, as Miss Jewel was. Lillian Andrews, as the old-time music-hall artist, was in her element, and played the role most entertainingly. Frances Slosson did not have much to do, as did John \Y. Sherman, Earl Dwire, Dan Bruce and Margo Duffet. As usual, Manager Baker has given the play a sumptuous production. Lyric Theatre, Keating & F'lood, managers — The Edward Armstrong musical comedy company change their play today and offer In Gay Paree for this week. The company is good from all standpoints, and are big value for the prices asked. Orpheum Theatre, Charles Elliott, manager — Donald and Carson were the big noise at the Orpheum the past week, and this talented little Scotchman and his charming wife kept the audience in a jovial mood throughout. Zertho and his dogs are pretty nigh the acme of canine acts. After seeing these dogs one hardly wishes to again see any other dog acts — they simply have never been equaled in this city. This week's bill includes Annabelle Whitford, Five Olympiers, White and Simmons. Shields Family, Delion, Delmore and Darrell, and Charles Ledeger. Grand Theatre, F"rank Cofrinberry. manager — The acts scheduled to appear tonight for the ensuing week include Sam Curtis and company. Three Nevarros, Smith O'Brien, Emelie Benuer, Phil Staats and Phasma. Pantages Theatre, John Johnson, manager — This week's bill includes A rnoldo's Animals, Joe Morris, Courtney and Jeanette, and Edwin Keogh and Helen Nelson. The Oaks has Liberati's band for the next B weeks. OAKLAND. Cal.. June 15m This is the last week of Kolb ant final offering they are presenting on. of their very funniest productions The Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer. Th comedy work of Kolb and Dill. th< soprano solos by Maud Lillian Bern and the well-trained and comely cho rus all serve to make the perform' ance a notable one and keeps the in terest at high pitch during the entnV evening. The attendance continue: satisfactory. Willie Collier will fol low in A Lucky Star. This weekfl the Liberty ushered in the second ol George Cohan's musical plays. Fifty Miles from Boston, and once more lias the versatility of Bishop's players beer demonstrated. The roles from the leading ones down to those of less Si portance were handled in a capable manner, and the choruses showed plainly the result of another week of drillingj There was also considerable improve-' ment in their voices. Of the play W self, it had the genuine Cohan flavor,' full of good, wholesome wit. catchy music and fetching songs. Some excellent work was done by Geofl Friend, Andrew Bennison, Walter Whipple, Henry Shumer. James Gle#son, Clarence Elmer. Robert Harrison and George Webster, but the week really belongs to Mrs. Mina GleasB who made the hit of her local career' in the role of Mrs. Tilford. Besides' creating a laugh at every move, sft also brought down the house with her song. Ain't It Awful? Mirabel Seymour was^also in the limelight ; her interpretation of the postmistress wy exceptionally well rendered. Ramona Radcliffe looked pretty as Nellie Harrigan, and showed the best voice in the entire company. The house is well rilled at every performance, and tm reign of musical plays is meeting with a most favorable response. The Talk l F L A G G !SEN.icc The Largest Exclusive Scene Painting Studios in the United Stales, employing more artists continuously than all the other studios west of Chicago COMfl BINKlJ. Special attention given scenery fur vaudeville acts, theatres, lodge hall»' and exhibitions. 16th St. & P. E. Tracing LOS ANGELES. City Transfer Company OTJS TEMPS, Proprietor 1685 ELLIS ST. 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