San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

January 2. 1909. THE SAX FRANCISCO DRAMATIC RFATFW Archie Boyd is Appearing With Shore Acres in Portland This Week Portland. Ore., Dec. 28. — The San Francisco Dramatic Review is entitled to congratulations for the fine Christmas number issued by them this year. It is without doubt the acme of anything along dramatic liiie^ ever published this side of New York. ( )n all sides I have heard nothing but words of praise for the management in placing such a fine number upon the news market. Several new agents in this city told me tint they were completely sold out the day they arrived, and there have been demands ever since upon them for copies. The Heilig Theatre had Louis James in Peer Gvnt for the Christmas bill. Mr. James pays us a visit regularly every season and we have come to expect great things at his hands, and we were not disappointed in Ids present playl although it must be admitted that, as far as the play itself is concerned. Mr. James has had better vehicles. As far as the acting is concerned, he gave us the high-class delineation we expected. Aphie James gave him first-class support, and the balance of the company was up to all demands. The scenery was as good as ever displayed in this city. Last night George Cohan's Fifty Miles from Boston was the bill. It remains for the week. It is along the line of all of Cohan's plays, and the audience seemed to like it. It ranks with Cohan's best efforts. The company was satisfactory in all respects. The songs were catchy, the stage settings elaborate and the costuming satisfactory. Charles Willard and Suzanne Westford are the best of the company, and Hazel Lowry in the soubrette role was dainty and refreshing. BUNGALOW THEATRE (Geo. L. Maker, mgr. ; Milton Seaman, business mgr. 1 — The Bakcronians offered Are You a Mason yesterday to packed houses at the matinee and evening performances. This. is the first time that they have essayed this piece, and they did more than good with it. The company were all well up in their roles, and for the first performance the piece went very well indeed. William Dills and Sydney Ayers as the faking Masons were right in their element and kept the audiences convulsed with laughter. They played their roles up to all requirements. Howard Russell also came in for rounds of applause for his admirable work. Of the lady folks. Mrs. Mina Gleason is entitled to the most praise for one of her usual high-class portrayals. The minor parts were ably filled by the balance of the company. Next week, Zaza. BAKER THEATRE (George L. Baker, mgr.; Milton Seaman, business mgr.) — Shore Acres is with us again this week at this theatre. It opened last night and was welcomed by a good house — I dare say many of those present had seen the play before and went again to revive the good impressions it had previously made. This year Archie Boyd is found playing the role made famous by James Hearne, and he gives a faithful presentation of the part and is a worthy successor to that capable actor. Dorothy Hearne, daughter of James Hearne. is playing the leading lady's part, Helen Barry, and no doubt lias inherited some of her father's talent. The balance of the company was equal to the demands made upon them. Next week. The Devil's Auction. ^ QRPHEUM THEATRE (C X. Sutton, mgr. ) — The show presented at this theatre last week by Manager Sutton was up to the usual high standard we are receiving weekly at this theatre. As a consequence there has been no diminishing in the business bestowed upon this popular playhouse. Commencing this evening George Primrose and his dancing boys are the headliners; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hugh?s; Three Yoscarys; Pictorial Postal Card Album; Chadwick Trio; Alice Winona: Maude Francis and companv and Mile. Pertina. LYRIC THEATRE (Keating & Flood, mgrs. ) — For the second week of its engagement the new stock company offers Moths. It was presented yesterday to a good house. Orfal Humphrey in the leading role gave a good performance, as did Ralph Belmont in his part. Corinee Walton displayed some good emotional work, and Lillian ( iriffiths was good in her character work. STAR THEATRE (J. H. Ericson, mgr. ) — Why Girls Leave Home is the bill at this theatre for this week, and at yesterday's opening the audience was packed in like sardines. This is just the kind of a piece that the patrons of this theatre desire. The company playing the piece this season -is very fair, and the scenery used in the production is worthy of mention. No doubt it will do a good week's business. Next week, Jane Eyre. GRAND* THEATRE (J. H. Ericson, mgr.) — Mile. Summer v'ille and her trained horse is the headliner. Others on the bill are John Birch; Holmes and Holliston ; James and Lucia Cooper; Payne and Lee; Brown and Hodges, and Fted Bauer. Pantages has a company of eight people producing A Night With the Poets as their feature act for this week. Singing, dancing and "highclass living pictures are all embraced, in the sketch. A. W. W. Oar New Chief of Police Was Formerly an Actor Early in the 70's Jessie Cook, now chief of police of this city, was a member of the Trio Braziers, famous grotesques and pantomimists. He was one of the end-men and conceded to be the most graceful and agile high kicker of that time. This team of performers presented a line of business that is almost unheard of at the present time. Many oldtimers who attended Woodward's Gardens and the Adclphia Theaire in their palmy days will no doubt recall the act in which the new chief of police was such a clever performer. M. I. Lucid is the owner of a new WIGS ALL MAKES, GREASE PAINTS, POWDERS. ROUGE Largest Line on Pacific Coast. MAKE-UP BOXES, PLAY BOOKS Parent's Stationery Co.Zirs The Ellef ord Company For 1908-03 — All Royalty Plays PALS, l>y Edmund Day ALL DU E TO DIANA, DORIS FROM FARM TO FACTORY A WOMAN'S SECRET Pacific Coast Representative MAN OF THE HOUR and WAY DOWN EAST Managers, please note that I control exclusive Coast righis to these plays. W. J. ELLEFORD, Sole Proprietor and Director FRANK WYMAN, Manager WILLIS BASS. Business Manager Permanent Address. Francis-Valentine Co., 285-287 13th St., S. F. UNDER THE GASLIGHT, DR. BILL THE OTHER FELLOW THE NEW CINDERELLA And Several Others, for Brady and Grismer's Home Omcc B'JRBINK THEATRE BUILDING LOS AHGCLCS. CAL Oliver Morosco's Plays Ready for Stock The Judge and the Jury The Halfbreed The Empress and the Soldier In South Car'liney MOROSCO'S BlIRBANK THEATRE Los Angeles, Cal. "The Beit in the Wett" The Leading Stock House. The Hamburger Theatre Los Angeles, Cal. Cost, $300,000.00. Opens Sept. 1st. 1908. For time address John C'ort The Garrick Theatre San Diego, Cal. MOROSCO & WYATT, Lessees and Mgrs. TWENTIETH ANNUAL TOUR OF THE WORLD Of the Greatest Living Irish Character Actor Charles Erin Verner In His New Versions of Shamus O'Brien and Robert Emmett And an Excellent Supporting Company Warning. — Any parties producing Mr Vomer's versions of Shamus O'Rrien and Hubert ICmniett without his auth rity will he prosecute!. JIM HASWKLL. CAUL BERCII. Advance Courier Manager hall in Pinole, which will be used for theatrical purposes. Slightly Worn Wardrobe FOR STAGE PURPOSES Ladies' Handsome Evening Gowns and opera Coats: good as new; in latest styles. Men's Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits. MRS. H. JACCB3, 1050 Golden Gate Avenue, formerly of Sixth Street. Phone Park 707. H. Lewin H. Oppenheim GORDAN TAILORING CO. (Formerly 1124 Market St.) 1539 FlUmore St. Ret. O'Farrell and Geary San KraiK'iscit i hi NEW CONCORD THEATRE lust comp'ete 1 and ready for traveling troupes. Foi information Inquire of F. de FREITAS, Concord Hotel. Concord, Cal. Rhone Main 353. WOODLAND Opera House WOODLAND, CAL. Greatest show town for good shows In the West. A few good dates open In Septemher and October. Stage big enough for any production. Rooked by Great Western Theatrical Circuit. NEW DIAMOND THEATRE BLACK DIAMOND. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CAL. C. CIFOLLA, Manager The coal mining town; good staire. seats 500 people; rental, or will play first-class companies on percentage For Information apply to 411 Montgomery Ave., City. Masonic Opera House Marshfield, Oregon W. J. BUTLER, Manager Largest opera house and best show town in Southern Oregon. Seating capacity, 1.200; population, 6.000. Steamers twice weekly to and from Portland, Astoria and San Francisco. Good attractions wanted at all times on percentage. Hill Opera House PETALUMA, CAL. JOHN R. ROCHE, Lessee and Manager The finest theatricnl town outside of the big cities in the West. 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