San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

February io, 1900 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW Timon sees it he commends it, and in spicing his admiration with some philosophic moralizing, pays a just tribute to the noble art thus: Painting is welcome. Painting is almost the natural man: For since dishonor traffics with man's nature, He is but outside: these penciled figures are Even such as they give out. I like your work ; And you shall find I like it. If this significant promise was nevei performed, it was Master Painter's own fault, and he was rightly served. In the last act of the play we discover what he really is; and if our heaven gifted "Swan of Avon" intended to typify in him the artistic character generally, we can only say his opinion of it was not high. Would it be a terrible heresy to add that it also betrays the shallowness of his acquaintance, if not with the art of painting, at least with its professors? The scene is too long to quote, but it is little less than a libel upon the whole community to have it exemplified in the person of such a mean, contemptible, fawning sycophant as the painter shows himself. — Magazine of A rt. The Orpheum A t the popular vaudeville house this week was presented an exceptionally good program. Michell, the colored acrobatic comedian, starts the ball rolling, and so well does he please that he is obliged to respond to well deserved applause. He is a whole show in himself. The Partie Trio are still performing their thrilling and marvelous feats on the wire. The Sohlkes, who are famed as novelty dancers, continue to delight the Orpheum audiences, and the five little Archipelagoans are just as cute and bright as can be. The Holloways are more than marvelous in their feats on the so-called enchanted ladder. Bruet and Riviere are just as amusing as ever with their singing and realistic mimicry. It is seldom, if ever, that the public has the pleasure and good fortune to enjoy such a quaint character sketch as The Half Way House, as , presented by Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Fisher. They are to be congratulated on their success and deserve great praise for the excellent and artistic handling of this delightful sketch. Papinta is just as graceful as ever, and the more frequently seen, the more startling and pleasing are the effects of her spectacular dancing. Miss Irene Franklin, the singing soubrette is so bright and unaffected that it is a rare treat to have the pleasure of listening to her well-selected songs. The Biograph displayed an entirely new series of pictures, commencing Tuesday night, much to the delight of the large audiences that have for the past week frequented this popular show. The Chutes \l\ ajor Mite sings I'd Leave My ' * Happy Home for You, and the house applauds approvingly, as they do whenever this over-popular song is heard, be it at the Chutes, the Zinkand or the Columbia. The Major is up-to-date in his character impersonations and always a great favorite ; his cake walk is all right. Douglas and Ford, the neat and eccentric song aud dance artists, hold the pleased attention of the house for half an hour or more, making a great hit. Valkyra, a novelty gymnast and equilibrist, gives an extraordinary twisting performance. Delia St. Clair, an Eastern soubrette, is well received, creating an excellent impression. Robert Smilax & Co. present a new act with comedy bull dogs. Tod Sloan's sister, Blanche Leclaire, dashes out over the audience with her flying rings to the great delight of the crowded houses. Ella Burt coasts the chutes every night. Thursday night a lawn party was the leading feature of the amateur performance. COLUMBIA The Oberon 'This popular Music Hall haschanged ' hands this week, Mr. E. A. Fisher turning it over to DeKannet and Martine, G. DeKannet, general manager. The new firm have our sincere congratulations and best wishes. Dr. DeKannet is an old theatrical manager and is determined to make this the leading Music Hall in this city. All the present force of vocal and instrumental artists have been retained for the week. The American Ladies' Orchestra under the excellent leadership of Conductor Louis N. Ritzau are giving some very enjoyable numbers this week, particulary the concert waltzes LongingSebor. Miss Annetta George, sang some excellent solos, were well rendered and applauded to the echo. Senor Antonio Vargas the baritone and Senorita Lye Poletini, the prima donna contralto are giving some glorious classic solos and duos this week. Miss Blanche Reynolds handles the trombone well, and gives some good musical numbers, receiving liberal applause. The Electro IMagnograph gives the great Spanish Bull Fight in a most realistic manner. It is given with vocal and instrumental effects. Look out for the surprise, the new management have on tap. The Olympla A N UNUSUALLY good bill is presented *~* by Manager Walterstein to crowded houses nightly. The pictures projected upon Mile. Thelme and her striking costumes are highly enjoyable, the pose plastique, as they are called, being excellent. Cad Wilson with her Klondike diamonds holds the boards for the last week. Marie D. Wood, the California nightingale sings her jolly songs to charming admirers. Camelia, the character dancer is still with us. Carlton & Royce, in their up-to-date singing and dancing are soubrettes of merit. The Hungarian Orchestra under the direction of Conductor Isidore Fenster, were the recipients of frequent applause for fine rendering of some special numbers. BKCINNINO NKXT MONDAY. FEBRUARY 11th SECOND WEEK OF BOSTON I ANS AN EVENT OF IMPORTANCE FIRST TIME ON ANY STAGE Smith's and Herbert's Latest Work The VICEROY A MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION The Most Pretentious Comic Opera Presentation Ever Seen in the West Alcazar Theatre Bki asco & Thai. i.. Managers Phone Main 254. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12th. Another New York Success from the Lyceum Theatre OH SUSANNAH Cast with the Full Strength of the Alcazar Company MATINEES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Alcazar Prices — 15c, 25c, 85c, 50c. TivoliOpera House "Hoot Mon, It's a Braw Bonnie Play Ye Ken" NEXT MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12th Begins the Fifth Week of the Greatest Triumph of Comic Opera, The Idol's Eye And This is No Fairy Tale. E-ery Evening at 8, Matinee Saturday at 2. Popular prices, 25 and 50 cents. Telephone for Seats, BUSH 9. NEXT PRODUCTION, THE COMIC OPERA Manila Bound New Alhambra Theatre ( Thi People's Popular Play Hour ELLiNGHorsi-; & Mott, Proprietors and Managers Eddy and Jones Streets. Telephone South 770 LAST TWO NIGHTS OF LONDON LIFE An Original Melo-Drama in Five Acts NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON The Real Jeffries -Sharkey Contest Pictures A CARD — Managers Ellinghouse and Mott pledge their word that these pictures are the only genuine of the Jeffriee-Sharkey conte*t Popular Prices Evening, 15c, 25c. 35c, 50c and 75c Matinee, 15c, 25c, 35c and 50c. OBERON O'Farell 5treet, Near Stockton. P'very Evening and Sunday Matinee. Grand Concert by Rilzau's American Ladies' Orchestra ; Senor Vargas, the Mexican Baritone ; Medley and Goode Duettists ; Miss Hill, Violin Soloist, and the ElectroMagnograph. Admission Free. Orpheum Cl'SHMAN MOLCOMB AND CURTIS; MONROE AND MACK; DEF:TS AND DON; ROMALE BROTHER*. FRANK COFFIN; MR. AND MRS. PERKINS FISHF:R; IRKNE FRANKLIN: PAPINTA; BIOGRAPH Reserved seats, 25 Cents; Balcony 10 Cents; Opera Chairs and Box Seats, 50 Cents MATINEES WEDNESDAY. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FAREWELL WEEK OF The Frawley Company First Appearance of California's Distinguished Artiste MISS KEITH WAKEMAN. COMMENCING SUNDAY NIGHT, FEB. Ilth, In The Late Augustin Daly's Charming Comedy An Unconventional Honeymoon IMPORTANT. Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 11th, Special Performance of TRILBY*. Miss Mary Van Buren in her Famous Role. Friday Afternoon. Feb. lfith, Special Performance of M M E. SANS GBNE. COMING— The Funny Farcr, Who Is Who. GRAND OPERA HOUSE Telephone Main 532 Packed to the Doors Nightly. WEEK OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12th. Second of the Famous Extravaganza Aladdin Jr. A Tale of a Wonderful Lamp. Second F'dition of the Greatest Extravaganza Success ever known in Sad Francisco. Prices— :'5e. 50c, 75c; Galleries— 10c and 15c; Good Reserved Seat in Orchestra, Saturday Matinee, 25 cents Branch Ticket office P'mporium. Standard Theater BAKERSFIELD, CAL. T7V M. CARRILLO & CO.. 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