Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-26
AnuSRDuents.

METROPOLITAN THEATER.-"J anauschek"
is a name that has filed large place in
modern dramatic history. The lady has
served many years upon the stage, but to
these latest days preserves the chief ele-
ments of her power and possesses the abil-
ity to enchajn the attention of the auditor
by direct appeals to the intellectual sense.
The freshness of youth is no longer hers,
to be sure, but the ripeness of years has not
leSsened the cunning of her art, though it
may have diminished her vivacity.
1t stands undenied that, despite SOME
mannerisms and some faults of stvle,
Janauschek is a mistress in the realm of
the drama. She stands to the forefront as
one of the leading opponents of the dra-
matte art, and as striking example of the
devotion of genius to it. The best wears of
the sacrifice has not been without its
reward. Janauschek may or may not have
laid up store of worldly treasure, but she
has an infperishable treasure in the history
OF the stage, in the making of which she
has played so conspicuous part. She is
one of the few conscientious actresses who
have upheld and done honor to an art
that has been the victim of so many efforts
TO degrade it, to reduce it to the level OF
mere spectacle, and 10 make it panderer
to vulgar tastes. The play last night-ad-
mirably presented-was the comedy drama
My Life" and was witnessed by large
and intelligent audience. Madame Janau-
schek was ably supported by the
| finished actors, George D. Chaplin, James
Garden and A. H. Stuart, gentlemen thor
oughly competent. The two former are
| well known here. B. W. Turner, a new
face, proved to be competent support as
also Miss Leigh and Miss Lyster, both new
people. Miss Nelson and Messrs. Conner
and Fisher completed the list of the thor
oughly good support. Janauschek had a
dual part. In these she has achieved some
| OF her chief successes, and appears to pre-.
fer them. She was called before the
curtain last evening and given the
| cordial Endorsement of sincere applause
The play of last evening, which is as
thoroughly sensational as could be desired
| will be given at the matinee this afternoon
| 1t involves very intricate story, relieved
| by touches OF humor and flashes of wit
| and with enough of the tragic in it to
afford Madame Janauschek broad oppor-
tunity, while it presents her at her best in
dialect part. Tonight Janauschek will
appear in the great historical character OF
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots" and to.
morrow night in the Venetian tragic drama
| of g Zillah, the Fortune-Teller" 1t may
reasonably be expected that the house on
| each occasion will be well filed, as il
should be in recognition of eminent talent
| and strong company.
CLUNIE OPERA HoUsE-"May Blossom, y
with its pure text, its beautiful story, it:
attractive scenery and competent actors
| will be played again tonight, and for The
| last time tomorrow night. 1t will be pre-
sented also at a matinee performance at
o'clock to-day, and should engage in attend
| ance large audiences, as it has done from
| the outset. Monday night Mr.. Morrison
| and Miss Boyle appear in Hazel Kirk,
| which will be produced with new scener,
| and some handsome scenes, prepared by
Mr.. Wilkins especially for the piece.
|
| To WHOM 1t MAY CoNcERN-I would
| like to ask the Domestic" Sewing Ma
| chine Agent how he got the premium OF
| his machine at the State Fair in 1884? Th,
committee was composed of three men
two were ranchers the third member wa.
supposed to be machinist and understood
machinery. The st. John sewing ma
chine department was visited by only TIVE
members of the committee, and that visit
the only one, was made at the late hour o
9 o'clock P. M, and then only few mo
| ments were spent in an examination, al
though during this short inspection on,
member of the committee was heard to re
mark that the Royal st. John is Ger
| tainly fine sewing machine. 1t is onl,
necessary to say that the other member O
| the committee at that time was downstair
sampling bitters," and could or did no
| find time to visit my exhibit Now, let m
ask the intelligent reader, what satisfaction
could be expected from such committee
! At this point desire to challenge the Do
mestic" Agent to meet me with the sam
committee of mechanics or engineers tina
he claims passed upon his machine at tn
recent State Fair 1S85), and examine bot
upon the same points upon which he claim
an advantage and if said committee de
cides against the Royal st. John l vii
submit. Last year the "St. john wa
awarded honorable mention, and the q Dc
nestle" special mention recommended
Shortly after the Fair the Domestic
came out with diploma. What gave
birth? Signed, T. w. Schwamb. Ager
for Royal st. JOHN" S04 street.
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