Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-16
METROPOLITAN TEEATER.

Hooley, Morton & Homer's Minstrels APP
night. Despite the storm the house was filed
in every part and large numbers were turned
away, unable to obtain even standing room
The company appeared upon the stage
twenty-five in number in the first part, while
others not in that part appeared subsequently.
The troop is an excellent one, and presented
a programme full of miIth-of course of the
order common to the modern negro minstrel,
but nevertheless kind of nonsense that is
thoroughly reliShed by great number of
people. The programme was too varied to
permit of mention in detail, but
it may be said that musically the troupe has
a very superior septet with J. A. Barney and
d. D. Beadle rs first tenors land very good
they are), and Theo. jackson as basso pro-
fundo, singer with a voice of great power.
Its orchestra is good and its soloists accepta-
ble Mr.. Kirwan, the flute soloist, plays
finely, but there is local talent here that
equals him. Major Burks exhibition of
musket and bayonet practice and rapid hand
ling of those weapons was wonderful man
Hesitation of dexterity and rapidity in the
manual of arms. Such ightning-lile drill
has not been witnessed here before. The |
Diamond Brothers and the three Arnolds, as
ClOg-dancers, were very good, the latter be- |
ing especially graceful in their poses. Bob |
Slavin in his address of witticisms quite cap
tivated the audience His style is entirely
new, and even his most tortured puns were
received with loud applause. The Big |
Four Morton, Haverly and the Diamonds, !
were very acceptable, but were not better than |
others who have appeared here in that line of
performance. The Rakins-Will, Carl and |
Richard-appearsd in what was one of, if not !
the most prominent, feature of the entire en-
tertainment. 1t consisted of musical per-
formanee of the oldest kind upon a number
Of usual and greater number of unusual in |
struments, in which some rare, good imita- |
tions we're introduced Meanwhile the three
kept up a running fire of witticlsm, pun and |
conundrum that proved irresistible. This
feature was show " in itself of no mean
pretensions. a very amusing farce con-
cuded what was 2 very correct grotesque,
and enjoyable programme. The troupe
should be proud of its reception here. 1t was
one of unusual character-but was deserved.
If it gives as good performances all the week,
as it did last night, it will carry away much
money. Another performance this evening,
and change of programme, but by all means
the management should have Burk and the
Rakins appear each evening, that opportunity
may be given all to witness their exhibi-
tions.
LITERARY INsTITUTE.-AIrs. ID. u. Smith,
of Oakland, gave readings last evening at
the Congregational Church before the Saera:
mento Literary Institute, Though a heavy
storm prevailed, the lady was greeted by a
very good audience. Those who attended
the entertainment did not regret the trouble
taken to come. for the lady presented them
/ progra -nme selected with good taste. and she
proved TO be reader of unusual power
and effectiveness. She is a lady of
| fine presence or the stage, has
| strong, deep-t0ned, flexible voice, musical
in its quality and admirably managed. Her
methods are open to the criticisms OF rival
schools, but those who take little part in the
contests between the elocutionary schools
and they comprise almost the whole public
would care little for the exceptions taken, as
the reader attained the great end and true
test-success. She pleased, moved and stirred
her audience. She read with feeling and
very little appearance of studied effort. She
has dramatic powers, and these, coupled with
grace of carriage and gesture, q fine voice,
distinct enunciation, and an Intelligent
conception of the themes of the
selections she reads, and an apprecia-
| tion of wit, make her recitals successes.
! The programme embraced these selections
1.-THE Little Hero" Manning the Baby"
"Order for a Picture" Curiosity,
Amenities of Politics." the letter scene
from Macbeth, y "Kitty's Courtship,"
1.-The High Tide LEFT Behind" :" The
Deacons Confession" During the evening
Mrs. T. H Berkey added much to the even
ing's entertainment by presiding. at the organ
and playing some pleasing selections.
To SAN QuENTIN. Sheriff Harkey, of SUIT
| ter county. passed through yesterday with
man named Henry Larkin, sentenced to two
years in San Quentin for burglary.
MADE A CITIzEN.-Robert Morris was yes
terday, upon declaration of intention and the
testimony of Edward Christy and William
Ssyles, admitted to citizenship.
| WE CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION to our black
cashmeres, of which we have full assort-
ment in blue black as well as Jet black shades.
Dry Goods Department, Mechanics Store
BLACK BRocADED SILKS, at 95. cents per
yard. Dry Goods Department, Mechanics
! Store.
GovERxoR's REcEPrIov.-0pera shades in
kid gloves at Hale's.
LApIEs fancy hosiery at Hale's.
PARIsrAN CoRsET at Hale's.
ONLY few of the sample hats left. Hat
Department, Mechanics Store.
BoYs' LIGHT CoLoRxD HATs .-Nobby, new
and neat. Hat Department, Mechanics
! Store.
Foster KID GLOVES, ten buttons opera
| shades, at Haie's.