Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-22

CLUYIE OPERA House." May Blossom
was produced at the Opera House last even
ing with complete success. The manage
ment must now realize, if it has not done
so before, what blunder it made in open
ing the new theater as it did. Its company
was not at the outset given an opportunity
to do itself justice-the support" is de-
veloping capacity to really support The
scenic effects last evening were artistic sue
cesses. There has been nothing better ac-
complished in that line in this city. In the
first and last acts the setting was very near
scenic perfection, rejecting credit in high
degree upon the artist, Mr.. Wilkins. The
play introduced the competent actor Lewis
Morrison. Miss Boyle as May Blossom
won favor from the outset, and with Mr..
Morrison was thrice called before the cur
tain by a thoroughly gratified audience
She presented the character of
New England fsherman's daughter
of humble lot very nearly as it is reason
able to suppose such q person, under like
circumstances, would have acted-and that
is art of a high order. In different hands
the portrayal may have been very differ
emily drawn, but Miss Boyle's conception
and rendition of the part was natural, full
of feeling and moved the audience deeply
a result that was one of approval. Mr..
Staley, as Tom Blossom, was as near to
nature as is often attained by an actor.
His old man was made so prominent
and effective as to leave no room for inn
provement. Mr.. Vinton was successful
also in an eccentric character, and Lansing
was faithful to the little he had to do The
little girl Lillian Brown, in the woodland
scene, - the burial of the bird, y testified to
great precosity, and won the entire au-
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brook, for the first time. fitted admirably
into a role assumed, and played it with
nice discrimination and good taste. The
play is chaste, full of beautiful pictures
and striking tableaux, and its pathetic
scenes have a background of honest mirth
and quaint humor. The play should draw
well and have good run. 1t is a touching
little story, and appeals to the purest and
tenderest emotions. 1t will be repeated
this evening. The ushers last night sup
piled the guests with button-hole bouquets,
and the fragrance of flowers was in the air
METROPOLITAN THEATER. = The next
great dramatic event in this city will be the
appearance at the Metropolitan Theater
next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday even
ings, and at a matinee on Saturday, of the
renowned Madame Janauschek, the queen
Vi OdSeuH, WHO Will De supported DN pow
erful company, competent to do justice to
the star, and of the fine plays which will be
produced. These will include Janauschek's
splendid comedy drama, My Life" for
Friday evening and the matinee; Schil-
lers historical tragedy, Mary, Queen of
Scots for Saturday evening; and the
thrilling "Zillah, the Fortune Teller
Sunday evening. These plays will be put
ON the stage in a thorough manner, and it
is the determination to make this engage
ment notable one, worthy of the largest
patronage The prices of admission will be
Srfor the dress circle and parquet, gallery
90 cents. No extra charge for reserved seats.
which can be secured at Houghton's.
AUCTION To-MoRRow-At 10 A. NJ. to-
morrow Bell & Co., auctioneers, will offer
at public auction the Fountain stable and
saloon fixtures at Tenth and streets. 1t
includes complete outfit-counter, bottle
cooler, ice chest, beer chest, glass racks,
water-cooler, clock, beer and bar glasses.
bar ornaments, lunch case, lamps, hose,
pitehforks, wheelbarrows, shovels, screen,
doors, etc. Also, an open buggy, two
spring and one passenger wagons. Sale
positive. Terms cash.
THE cheapest, clearest and best beer on
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