The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-22
A Good Companr Coming.


The near approach OF the time when the Palm
er Company from the Madison-square q. "
1heater VIII open at The Baldwin Iheater Is
matter for congratulation to all who appreciate
meritorious acting. The engagements of this
organization have always been a source Of pleas
uie 10 our citizens; Of a fair amount Of profit to
The management OF the Baldwin and OF great
eclat to The players, each one of whom acts well
his or her part in the truest sense OF the term.
Mr.. Al HaYman, who has now entire direction
OftLe transcOniineutal tours Of MIR. Palmer's peo-
pie, looks upon this engagement as one Of the
most important on the books Of his thsater. The
strength and versatility of this company, the
wholesome and meritoflous plays in their roper
tOire, tie careful production, the beauty OF The
stage pictures, fully Justify the eagerness with
which It's advent is looked for besides the en-
Eagement this season Will have many interesting
in The list OF the players. aud several
new plays which they intend 10 pro-
duee. most promising name Is that
Of Maurice barrymore husband OF the lady who
recently delighted us at the BHsh-slTeet as Mrs.
Hilary in The Senator" he is young ACTOR
Of the modern school, clean In action and full OF
esprit L. N. Bell. Ada Dyas Maud Harrison
and Mamie Cradd0ck were not In The roster Of
Tie company when the last visit was made, but
We fe1cItate ourselves that We are 10 enjoy their
presence this season. They are capable people.
We have not yet iOrgo ten Miss Harrlson's Anna,
IN The Danlcheffs," although that happened so
long ago The old favorites, J. II. Stoddard 4.
NJ. Holland, Frederic Robinson, Annie Russell,
Mrs. 4. q. Phillips, stlll retain their places
Mrs. Phillips is the peer Of Mrs Gilbert, and
Annie Russell the best ingenue on the American
stage.
THE PLAYS.
The opening play Will be C. HaddOn Cham
bers' original drama, Captain Swift" The au-
thor and The sHbjecl-malteT are both Australian,
aud The trend OF Criticism goes 10 show that 1t Is
IN interest quite equal 10 Sir Charles Young
jun, the Penman," which follows. Ralph Lum-
leys breezy comedy, "Auut Jack" aud saints
and Sinners" are also listed. The engagement
nftefla fu.T md n
VIII doubtless come UP from the seashore and
down from the mountains 10 renew their ac-
qualulanee Will these accomplished player-foik.
Captain swift"
Is in four acts, and the sto ry runs as follows:
Mrs. Seabrook has unhappy past, which is
brought uncomiortably before her by the intro
duelion TO her house of Mr.. Nidng, who bears
a strong resemblance 10 the man she should have
married. but who died and left her baby boy
whom she iutrusted TO strangers. The Child dis
appeared and was never heard of again. Mr..
WiIdiug Is introduced by Seabrook. Wilding is
a mystery TO tile whole household. His easy
manner and polished bearing win him the admir-
alton Of Stella Darbisher, Mrs. Seabrooa's ward,
which exciies the jealousy OF Harry Seabrook
who is In love win Stella. George Gardiner,
Queensland squatIer and an old friend OF the
family, comes on visit, and when introduced 10
Nilding causes the latter some ppiehensioD.
Gardiner. while acknowledging they have never
met before, thinks The voice Is familiar Where
lie las beard IL does not come readily to him.
Tie first scene takes place In Mrs. Seabrook's
draEiag-roOm.
TIE garden al Fernshawe, the country seat OF
he Oeabrooks, is tie scene OF HE SECOND act
Matters are made warm for WlldiDg. Mrs. Sea
brook Is convinced that he is her son, and Mar
shall. servant, gets proof that he Is his foster
brother rel orled TO he dead Gardiner lays con
VeTsaiiOnal traps for him, and the scoundfel
comes 10 The conclusion that 10 marry Miss Oar
6lsher IS his only safety. de makes desperate
love ~ Der, and Is not only accepted, but asked
10 remain The OF the invitation being
brought about through an insult given him BY
HafIy SeabroOk on Widing announcing his de
parture.
The third act is The conservatory at Fern
Shave, and Hurry has expressed his regret at
tie insult offered bis rival. Gardiner Is inter
viewed by Ryan Queensland detective, IN re-
gard 10 Captain swift, but refuses TO speak his
suspicious. Mrs Seabrook iInplores Wiiding to
give up Miss DaTbiSneT, and cOufesses the story
Of his birth and her relationship 10 him. Wild
Ing leaves quietly, and note, addressed to tue
head OF the house, d. clares that he ba, learned
that which convnces him OF his unwOrthiness 10
become tile husband Of his niece and ward.
lie fourth act takes us back TO London and
the residence Of Gardiner, who IS 10 marry NJ n
bel SedbToGk and Is ANXIOUS for Captain swift TO
escape, as lie notorious busnTanger spared his
lille, and IS fui ther anxious TO avoid the scandal
OF The connection OF the Seablooks with Swift.
W Deu The hunted man comes To him he gives
him shelter aud hides him from his puTsuers.
futtbef trouble aud wOrrment Is aYerted by the
suicide Of swift, and all ends happily.
BIiss Florence sinjIn
And the London Gaiety Company have taken a
frner hold OF the San Francisco public than was
expected considering the somewhat askance
manner 10 which some OF The Eastern cities
looked at the party. The lady's conquest is not
merely one Of good looks, sbapely figure ana
pretty costume, although she possesses all these
aids 10 success. Her triumph Is legitimate
one, due TO merit a vocalist aud actress. 1t is
much easier TO understand her high position IN
the London mimic world-where she is consId.
cred a SOFT Of DeeSse-lhaD ii is TO account for
The favorable rece lion In England Of other act
resses from this side and who have been seen
IN San Francisco. Ia fact Miss ST. John aud
Mr. u. j. LOnneB, who plays MephlstOphees to
her Marguerte In Faust Up TO Date" and Is
Alpial fun-maker, have given some new
ideas about English burlesque and have greatly
LopuIariZed their style. There was tllealer-
party OF one hundred al The performance on
"Wednesday evening from Hotel San Rafael