Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-12
METROPOLITAN TREATER.

W u4iC Vic NOAtAlI OGEld IiOupb "
thinly settled houses all last week, though
furnishing good music, amusing plays and
brilliant costunery, the Lingard Comedy
Troupe opened last night, following directly
the close of the other engagement, to full
house; and in parquet and dress circle a
crowded house. From which it is fair to con-
clude that the musical is less in favor than
the acting drama, and that broad as the
former was, in the main, it was not broad
enough, for last nights play not only Dor
dered on debatable ground, but stepped over
The play was rollieking," and one full of
fun" and these two terms may be construed
to suit tastes. The company kept its auditors
in a roar of laughter, the result of absurd
and most ridiculous situations and the most
extravagant and laughable dialogues. Not
one of these, however, but was broad, and all
the suggestions OF the piece-entitled - The
Tutor were of amorous indiscretions, i'm
proper appointments, marital Inconsistency,
the sowing of wild oats by half-hedged
youths, and the hypocritical deceitfulness
Of old sinners. There was rot in the play,
from opening to close, thought suggested
OF sentiment expressed that would be tit
for guide or reflection. The comedy I'M
doubtedly pointed ths truth In many life
50 would other realistic scenes from far lower
levels. and with much more force. But the
gid Of wit aud fun in last nights perform
anee was intended by the playwright to blind
the mental vision to the suggestive broadness
in which modern comedy so greatly deals.
The real horrors of Partisan slums, as drawn
By lola in "L'Assommoir and Mana
are less debauching than comedies of the
character Of THE Tutor SO much for the
play. As for the acting, it was excellent.
lingard was tutor misleading his pupil and
deceiving his patrons, and he played the part
well. Mrs Liugard, one of the handsomest
women on the stage, was a conniyiug ser
want seeking to entrap the budding heir
Of the house Miss CliefdeD, a tyranuical
wife. and the very young lady exhibited
promising ability Mr.. Wilson assumed the
role Of married rake MIR. Mulberry, a
youth constantly lying to his mother and
boldly reminding his father of early indiscre-
tions in excuse for his own Miss Reeves,
grass widow, and Mr.. Oyerton a skeptical
old man, who was admirable, though eXtrava-
CANT The company, in short, is well bal
anced, and presents the play for all there is
in it. and with lust that nicsty which pre-
vents it being absolutely vulgar, Te-night
will be the last of the troupe, when I" Stolen
Kisses" title probably indicative OF the
style of the comedy, viii be given, and then
the stage will be yielded to the clogs, burnt
CORK, and DlSlOuleS OF bne MINISTRIES.
SENTENCE FOR BIGAMY.-George E. Lanees,
heretofore convicted of bigamy, was yester-
day brought before Judge Clark for sentence.
a motion was made by his counsel for arrest
of Judgment, which was denied by the Court.
a motion was then made for new trial, and
argued, but upon being submitted was over
ruled. Mr.. Landes was then sentenced to
psy fine Of 81, 600 and be confined in State
Prison at Folsom for term of two years.
! Notice of an appeal was given, and pending
proceedings thereon bail was fixed at So 090,
which was furnished, and Mr.. Landes was
released to await the result.
TEMPERANCE PIcN1c-The usual annual
temperance picnic takes place at Tammany
Grove, near Dayisville, April S0th. Tickets
have been Fixed at 81 for the trip and admis-
sion to the platform. A fine literary pro-
gramme is promised plenty of refreshments
will be provided, and amusements without
end. The Governors Guard will accompany
the excursion and give an exhibition drill
The First Artillery Band will furnish the
music for the occasion. The proceeds of the
picnic willsbe given to the Good Templars'
Home for Orphans at Vallejo.