San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

April 3, 1909 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW Myrtle V ane Myrtle Vane is the new and important feature to tli? Vancouver theatre going public, where she opened last Monday under the management of Walter Sanford. Miss Vane goes to Vancouver with a notable record as a stock leading woman. Having had a thorough training in comic opera as well as drama, it will he seen that she possesses versatility of an unusual type. She is young, pretty, of a vivacious temperament and gre?t emotional powers. Her training has been with the best of organizations. She was a great favorite of Belasco's Central Theatre stock company in San Francisco before the fire, and her later engagements in stock were with the Bal hvin-Melville stock company of New Orleans, the Alisky stock of Sacran ento, and the Pickwick stock of San Diego. She has won success in all lines of drama and wins especial triumphs in comedy, her mercurial temperament admirably equipping her for this line of work. Her opening with the Sanford players was made in the part of Cigarette, in Under Two Flags, a part that Miss \ ane plays with brilliant results. Vaudeville Notes The W ashington Square Theatre will be closed for a few weeks on account of alterations. Due notice will be given of the re-opening, when an exclusively new and Italian and American company will appear every afternoon and evening. Rita Villiers, who was a favorite member of the Spooner Stock Company, is making her first appearance here in the Bijou Theatre after an absence of t-vo years. With Darrel Vinton, a well known Shakspearean actor, she is appearing in a comedy sketch called The Liar. Miss Villiers has been in the West since she severed her connection with the Spooners, playing part of the time in classical dramas and in vaudeville. This season she was with Robert Mantell, closing her engagement with him very recently. Vinton will be remembered by Brooklyn theatre-goers for his connection with the Gotham Theatre stock company some years, and for his portrayal of Hamlet at the Amphton, which was praised highly by the critics. He has starred in Shakspearean plays and for several years was leading man for Frederick Warde. — New \<n-k Herald. Correspondence Tacoma, Wash., March 27, — Arthur Cunningham an'l company played a return engagement at the Tacoma Theatre, 21, Shaun rtl being the hill selected this time. The little melodrama was enlivened by some pleasing vocal selections, well sung by Mr. Cunningham. The course of artists' recitals Under the direction of Mrs. Bernice Newell came to an end J3. when Lhevinne, the Russian pianist, appeared here. A large and fashionable audience was present and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent program. Robley I). Kvans. V. S. N.. lectured at this theatre under Masonic auspices. The Admiral gave an informal and intensely interesting address that was much appreciated by the large audience. The Red Mill is closing its brief engagement tonight, having played to good business. The prettv, tuneful opera with its comical situations seetned to please everybody. Neil McNeil and Walter Wills made a hit here and Milton Dawson and W. II. Brown also added materially to the fun-making. Anna McNabb, Sadie Kir by and Marguerite Fry were all favorites. The chorus was well trained and beautifully gowned and the piece splendidly staged. March 28-29, Florence Gear, in Marrying Mary; April 2-3. The Fitch Comedy Girls; 4-5, The Right of Way. Marguerite Fry of the Red SUMMER TOUR 1909 OPENING APRIL 12th An All Star Cast Complete Scenic Investure RICHARD J. JOSE Newand And His Own Company, Presenting The Successful Comedy Made Famous bv JOH NSTONK BKNNKTT Jane Staged under direction of FRKI) J. Bl'TLER. Alcazar Theatre, S. F. RICHARD J. JOSE FRKI > S. CUTLER Sole Proprietor Manager Novel Features A Harp Soloist NOTE. — 1 own the Western rights to JANE and warn managers against producing same under its own or appropriated title. — RICHARD J. JOSE. Mill company was the guest of Tacoma friends while in the city. Entertainments in her honor took the form of dinners, supper parties, a luncheon and a tea. Miss Fry, before taking up stage work and while a resident of Seattle, was a pupil of Henry T. Hanlin of this city, and was often heard' here in song recitals. Tacoma Lofige of Elks entertained on Thursday for the young people who so cleverly assisted in the Eiks' theatrical performance last month, when they presented A Night in Bohemia. The affair was a combined minstrel and vaudeville show, in which all the Bohemia hits were comically burlesqued. This was followed by a supper and dance. Prettily staged and well played by the McRae players. Cousin Kate made many friends among the Star's patrons, who readily agreed that everything was all right when she came. Mr. Holuber and Miss Oswald played with spirit and unaffectedness and Miss Oswald wore some fetching gowns in the latest modes. Miss Cordray as the self-centered young girl was Rood in her part, as was Miss Van Tassel] in the part of the lovable and fussy mother. The minor parts were cared for by Miss Robeson, Mr. Vane and Robert Lawrence. Next week, Frenzied Finance. Baby Hip. the young elephant at the Grand, besides his van leviile stunt passed progi.ims. solJ newspapers on Pacific Avenue and went automobiling. and was an object of much general interest. The Wartenberg Brothers were particularly clever in foot Juggling. A:, rie Wanda entertained with ilut-> an 1 s; aphone and the Atlantic City F .i sang well. Tom J. Dugan had a pleasing monologue. A musical offering by the Muellers and illustrated song by Leo Keane completed the bill. The big drawing card at the Pantages was likewise an animal act. Mine. Millie with her ponies and a lion and bear attracted much attention. The Lueier Trio, in a good singing act, displaye 1 an attractive wardrobe. Seymour and Dupre proved themselves clever character comedians and Honaely and Russell offered a lively and amusing sketch, He and She. which prove! to be mostly "she." Johnstone is its ( lever a ventriloquist as has appeared here. A. H. Jack Dodge Wiites: San l>ie^... March 29. — The Dramatic Review circulation is booming here. The newsboys have doubled their orders here recently. Business is fine With us. Burgomaster last night and tonight, big business, and Lillian Russell is with us Friday ami Saturday. S. TERRY McKEAN PRESENTS The Players Supporting the Popular Artist Walter H. Newman In Standard Plays Time Booked Solid. Permanent Address, Care FrancisValentine, 2S5 Thirteenth St., S. F. 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