Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The concert by Miss Mary E. Barnard,
given at the Congregational Church last
evening for the benefit of the Marguerite
Free kindergarten, was well attended. 1t
was an entirely successful concert. What
there was lacking in manifestation of en-.
thusiasm may be attributed to the repress-
i've influence of the concert ROOM A
church is not the place for a secular con-
cert, and in which to expect an audience to
Thoroughly relax and enjoy the music and
give full appreciative applause. What Sac
ramento needs is fine concert hall, one
that is large enough and elegant enough
for receptions, concerts, Gubernatorial
balls. conventions, fairs, etc. Miss Barnard
was assisted by Herr F. w. Zimmerman,
of Vienna, serviceable and accomplished
tenor; Signor Martinez, of Milan, pianist
of fine ability, whose execution won the
admiration of all lovers of the instru-
ment who heard him, and F. G..
Knell, of this city, violinist of
fine taste. His bowling and stopping
clearly testify to the excellence of his
training, and he plays with feeling and
delicacy indicative of the true artist. Miss
Barnard was in excellent voice and sang
with marked effectiveness. The quality Of
her voice, which is resonant, is precisely
what is demanded of one who is about
to take the position of chief singer to the
Mendelsshon Club. Her enuncia.ion is
very near perfection. She gives color to
all she sings that is unmistakable. One
does not hesitate moment in according
her full credit for the art of assuming feel
ing. Her tones are pure and true, and in
the lower notes the mezzo quality is of the
first order. She manages her voice adj
mirable, so well that there is an absence
Of apparent effort. All the numbers were
encored, but only Miss Barnard did more
than bow thanks. She sang in response
two old ballads and gave them with
simplicity and feeling that was charming
The vocal gems of the evening were, Schu-
bert's Eden Land" by Miss Barnard and
Herr Zimmerman; Miss Barnard's Long
ing" and the instrumental gem GER
tainly was Mr.. Knelrs "Legende," by
Wieniawski.
At the Clunie Opera House this evening
W. A. Brady, the well-known all-around
actor. will present Boucicault's play, After
Dark" Mr.. Brady will appear as "Old
Tom" bit of character acting of the first
order. He will be supported by the favor
lite comedian Bobby Gaylor; by Miss Big
gar, competent actress; Lillian Lee, Mile.
Rene, dancer and change actress spoken
of as superior; j. w. Mcconnell, Z. L.
Walton, Kelly and Murphy, athletes and
others. The scenery to be used is that pre-
pared specially for the piece, and includes
scenes OF the London bridge by night, the
underground railroad, concert hall int.
rior, etc. The piece has been twice PLAYED
here. 1t has great vitality, and Brady's
mounting of it appears to have given it
new lease of popularity, as bis seasons
with it in New York, San Francisco and
other cities have all been successful.
1t was our fortune to see Wilson Barrett,
in San Francisco at the Baldwin Theater
recently. The impression he made was
one OF the most positive character that he
is an actor of the first order, an artist who
honors The stage by the character of his
art and the reverence he has for eleyating
and refining dramatic representation. 1t
is easy to understand why he is SO re-
spected and esteemed in England. Those
who have read any of his fine papers in
the various reviews, need only be told that
Mr.. Barrett acts as he writes. in manner
that lifts him and the character he assumes
above the common level and into the at
mosphere of high artistic excellence. He
is the founder Of the modern school of
melodramatic acting; he is at once actor,
critic and student. He is probably one of
the best dramatic read men of the day. and
enjoys high reputation as a playwright
also. His strength, like that of Booths, is
tragedy.
Mr.. Barrett's company is throughout ex-
cellent; his brother, George Barrett, is its
comedian, and Miss Eastlake. beautiful
woman and a finished actress, is leading
lady. 1t is for Mr.. Barrett and his com.
pany that there is now being erected in
London beautiful tbeater, that is ex.
pected to rank as one of the best and COM
pletest OF modern houses. His recent en-
gagement in San Francisco was a notable
dramatic event, and one of the most sue
cessful OF many years in that city.
he will present here at the Metropolitan,
on Monday evening next, Hamlet" His
Interpretation of the character has been the
theme of great deal of criticism on both
sides of the water. and has led to the writing
OF essays and pamphlets upon the subject in
both England and America. In brief, it
may be said that Mr.. Barrett plays Hamlet
as young man, as sane, but assuming
madness as protection. He presents
the King as in the prime of life,
| the Queen as beautiful, passionate ma.
| jestic woman. His Hamlet is not mis-.
| anthropic, moaning and purposless char
acter, but clear-headed youth, who bv
grief and worry is led to plot deeply. and
| TO put TO it the courage skill and energy
| to carry ont his scheme to the letter. and
| having succeeded, dies entirely satisfied.
Tuesday night Barrett plays The Silver
King" his version of it being in marked
degree different from all others. Wednes-
| day he will present the Color Sergeant
"A Clerical Error" and "Chatterton, - a
| one-act comedy, two-act society drama
~ c1a f,h Ill of
pride and poetry.
Manager Hall announces that the prices
| here will be 81 and so cents, according to
situation, and that no higher admission
will be charged. The prices during Mr.
Bsrrett's long engagement in San Fren.
cisco were 81 so and 81. Mr.. Hall tele-
graphed the Barrett management at Los
Angeles for leave to announce here the
rates usual in Sacramento. He received
an answer that nowhere had the company
| appeared for less than the San Francisco
charge, but Mr.. Hall could exercise his own
judgment in the matter, and he announces,
| therefore, that 81 will secure a reserved
seat, and that the box-office will be open
Saturday morning. Mr.. Halls expression
is: Il want Sacramentans to all have an
| opportunity to see one of the first artists of
! the day iii the legitimate. and SO | put
prices that all can come, and 10 insure the
filling of every seat"
An entertainment will be given by the
Young Folks Lyceum of Central NJ. E.
Church this evening, at the church. Eleventh
street. between II and l. A choice pro-
gramme has been prepared. Refreshments
will be served at close of entertainment.