Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-21
Amnsenents.

CLUNIE OPERA-HoUsE.-" Black Dia-
monds y was given for the last time last
night, and tonight at the Clunie the dra-
matte idyI May Blossoms will be pre-
scented, with scenery of great beauty and
mountings especially prepared for this
piece. 1t is one of the dramas that has
given fame to the Madison-square Theater,
of New \ ork. The leading character will
be assumed by Lewis Morrison, an accom-
plished actor oftine native talent high cult
ure and extended experience. He will be
supported by Miss Anna Boyle, of San
Francisco, and the Opera-house Company.
The little child, Lillian Brown. who made
snch a success in the piece in San Fran
cisco in the woodland scene, has been en-
gagged for the part she originally assumed
there. The presentation of the play en-
tails heavy expense upon the management,
but 1t has resolved to make no change in
the prices of admission. The box-sheet is
TO be open after 10 o'clock to-
day. That some idea of the beauti-
full drama about to be presented NAV
be had, brief synopsis ofthe thread of the
story IS given, but it by no means reveals
the many touches of nature and the
many incidental lines attaching to the
plot, and which are lust as important to
whole play makes Richard Ashcroft and
Steve Harlan are in love with Nav Bios
som, the belle of 4 coast village. She ac-
cepts the former, but before her marriage
he is arrested by Union soldiers and carried
off as a spy. He makes Steve swear that
he will inform May OF this fact, but the
latter violates his oath and uses Richards
absence as means of making MAY believe
that he is dead, and so she finally marries
Steve. In a year Richard returns. and at
u surprise party discovers that Steve has
proved traitor and married his affianced.
With this discovery the second act closes
The climax is dramatically worked up. In
the next act Steve and Richard are both in
| the army, and both are wounded, the latter
| MORALLY. While lying on the battlefield
Richard forgives Steve the cruel wrong
done him, and sends back to Nav a mes
sage to that effect. The closing act opens
with the celebrated scene where the chill
dren are burying bird in the woods.
Steve, coming in on the scene, takes his
own child and gets her to listen to a story
for sweet kiss. He tells his own story,
and the child, from what her mother has
previously told her, recognizes her father.
| While ne is telling the story to the child
her mother comes up at the back and
listens without being seen. Her love for
Steve grows through her love for the child,
and there is the usual happy denouement.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.- Jef1reys-L Lewis
closed her engagement last night with the
repetition of the sensational drama of
" Forget Me-Not." She was thrice recalled
! and some rich floral favors passed up to
| her. The actress came to Sacramento sick
She has gained in health every day, and on
her appearance last night seemed like
another woman, SO much improved was
| she in appearance, and her voice, carriage
and manifestations of dramatic power all
| bore testimony to physical improvement.
! 1t is gratifying to know that she will play
a return engagement here soon. Nowhere
is she more popular. Mr.. Grismer and Miss
! Davies conclude a successful two weeks
| engagement and retire, having public es-
| TEEN and commentator for the ability and
| faithfulness with which they have done
heavy dramatic work. The company sup
porting is good one throughout and
would be welcome on an early return
Janauschek, the famous actress, is billed
for the 25th, supported by Chaplin, Stuart
and Garden.
The California Museum, family resort
on Fourth street. between J and X, is oper
from 10 a. NJ. to 10 p. NJ. daily. Admission
% cents; children, 10 cents.