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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

Mr.. E. Oakley one of our local concert man.
ayers, has conceived the thought OF forming
combination of several OF our fayorte and popu-
lar specialists with View Of making tour OF
the Coast The company Will consist of Miss
Pearl Noble, who is probably without rival
among women cornetlsts; Miss Gerte Judd,
whose whistle is as sweet and charming as The
notes OF birds IN the early morning, when they
wake up the sun; Miss Bertha Pace an elOcu-
ZIONIST whose readings and Illustrations OF the
Delsarte movements are most delightful. She is
a graduate OF The Chicago School OF OratoTy, and
is among the leaders OF her professions; aud last
but not least Is Sir. Frank Hart, VINO was recently
decorated as champion club swinger OF the Pa
cife Coast. His manipulations OF the CLUBS are
SAID To be little short of the marvellous. Ii pro-
icieney, youth, beauty aud rarity count for any
thing, Mr.. Oakley ought certainly TO make his
combination "go." Since lie has not yet found
name for II. why not call IL The 0aSleys."
They all have In addition sweet aud well trained
voices, and their repertoire embraces all well
known classic aud popular songs. In city or
town, among the cultured or among the horny
handed sous OF toll, they can strike the chord
that makes the whole world kin. Their first en-
terIainment viii be given in Santa Rosa in aic OF
The public library OF the City OF Roses.
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The wife Of the Belgian Consul in this city,
has been alternated with several trips
abroad. She is the daughter OF our we'll
known and respected merchant and capital
ist, Robert Sherwood, whose artistic resi-
dence Cd California street, near Taylor
overlooks the entire southern portion of the
city. Mrs. Chapman was educated in our
public schools, finishing off with course
at one of the fashionable Institutes Soon
after leaving school she went abroad. a
young Englishman fell violently in love
with her and they were married in the
Church Of the Advent Dora Sherwood be-
coming Mrs. Gray Grayrigge, the wife of an
English country gentleman with large land
ed states. Several years ago. while Mr.. and
Mrs. Gray Grayrigge were on visit TO her
old home, the gentleman dropped dead at
Monterey, leaving young widow with one
son, who is now being educated, in accord
ance with his fathers will, in England.
During her residence in England, the lady
became fine horsew0man. Now she is as
expert an equestrienne as ever mounted q
spirited animal. She will not soon forget
some of her first experiences. One Of these,
while she was riding in London, came near
having fatal termination. She was thrown
from her horse and stunned. While un-
conscious she was carried INTO hospital
and cared for until she had returned to con-
seriousness and was able to be carried home.
A San Franciscan who witnessed the acct
dent declared it miracle that she escaped
with only few bruises, for seeing her
strike the pavement, he thought that she
must surely be killed.
After Mrs. Grayrigge had been in San
Francisco some time, it was currently re-
ported that the gentleman who accompanied
her OF horseback along the bridle-paths of
the Golden Gate Park was soon to lead her in
another bridal path. This rum0r proved true,
and in the latter part of 1888 the wedding
of w. b. Chapman and Mrs. Grayrigge was
celebrated with all due ceremony at Trinity
Church, the Rev. Il. c. Foute officiating.
The ushers on this occasion were Arthur
Page, Harry Babcock, the brides brother
Robert l.. Sherwood, and A. A. Wheeler
The bride was attended by two little chill
dren-her own son, Master Grayrigge, and
her little niece, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs H. H. Sherwood. The wedding tour
was passed in Southern California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman are often to be
seen on horseback at the park, frequently
accompanied by one of the Sherwood young
men, Mrs. Chapman is able to do what
few American ladies ever care to attempt,
and that is to ride trotting horse.
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now Mrs. Prentiss Selby. For a number Of
years the Otis family have lived in their
elegant home on Washington and Franklin
streets, and from this residence the bridal
party set forth on the evening of April Is,
1885, repairing to the First Congregational
Church on Post and Mason streets. The
Otises and the Macondrays are stanch
Unitarians, but at this date the new Uni
tartan Church was being erected, the old one
had been demolished, the congregation
was worshiping in the Temple Emanuel,
and therefore the wedding of Miss Macon
dray and young McAllister could not be
solemnzed within the walls Of the family
church. Under these circumstances the
Congregational Church was used for the
occasion. 1t was beautifully decorated.
The Rev. Dr. Stebbins performed the
ceremony. The bride was accompanied by
her brother Frederick Otis, the pest man
was Jerome B. Lincoln. The ushers were
Messrs. Harry Babcock, Charles Baldwin.
George Davidson and Robert Hooker. The
brides sister, Miss Helen Otis. was the
maid of honor, the bridesmaids were Miss
Alice Decker, Miss Susie Thomkins, Miss
Edith Forbes, Miss Dora Boardman. Mrs.
McAllister also belongs to the list of ladies
who ride; she is a graceful equestrienne,
and before her marriage was frequently to
be seen at the park in company with her
fiance. Her habit was a dark, invisible
brown.
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Reopeping of the Grand.

With a good deal of courage, considering the
Irulless attempts recently 10 put the Grand
Opera House in proper shape before The pubic,
Messrs. Andrews and MeBnrnie have made
another effort in that direction, and last night
reopened its doors TO the public with the popular
Miss Nellie McHenry in her faYOrite role OF
Lady Peggy. There was fair attendance on the
occasion, and the lady, well supported by her
company, played with all her accustomed vi
Vacty. Much new scenery had been prepared for
the event, aud showed 10 advantage on The spa
cious stage of this theater In fact, Lady
Peggy" has not had fair play so far as stage
room is concerned till this presentation at the
Grand, and We look. therefore, for The creation
of fresh interest in the piece on account OF the
additional advantages with which II is now In.
vested. Even the dogs Zip ana Nero made
spt cial circus for themselves in The greater ex-
panse afforded for their gambols. "Chain Light
ming" a HelOdramatic siarIler, tilled with real
Isle, blOOd-curdliBg sensations, Will succeed
Lady Peggy" MIR. McBurnie Will, we under
stand, be associated with Mr.. Andrews only dur
ing the McEenry engagement. AT Tie eud OF
that his place Will be taken Ia the management
Mr. SeliCk
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

Notable among the dramatic events Of the
past week was the production at the Baldwin OF
Richardson's version Of Mark Twain's d" The
Prince and the Pauper." So far it has been only
a success d'estime but better things are expect
ed from this time out. as the ladies are beginning
10 feel interested in the pretty heroine, little Elsie
Leslie. Our readers are for the most part famil-
lar with the legal war that has been going on be-
tween Ned House and Dan FIOhmaD, The
echoes OF which still linger in the editorial rooms
of the Eastern and Western press.
Mr. House represents the Tommy Russell, Mr..
Frohman the Elsie Leslie faction, and both have
got their pets before The public. House claims
priority In drawing dramatic wafer from Mark
Twain's well. and refused to cooperate with
FEohman, because he believed the girls powers
guile Inadequate to The requirements OF lie play.
She seems sturdy enough and intelligent enough
for all the business required OF her in The Bald
win venture, great part OF which is nursery at
tentou at the hands of that stout cavalier, Myles
Hendon, as persOnated by Arthur Elliott, and
who has the labOTing oar all through the action
OF the piece.
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Captain Oliver Exonerated.

The case of Captain Sias w. Oliver,
master of the ship Louisiana. charged by a
sailor named W. Anderson with cruel and
inhuman treatment on the high seas, came
up before United States Commissioner
in his discharge, the testimony showing
that Anderson was insubordinate, and had
drawn a knife on the captain when ordered
to attend to certain duties which fell to his
lot. The evidence went to show that
Anderson was man of bad character, and
the Commissioner refused TO sustain the
CHARGE
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

A rather amusing case came up yesterday
in that of Chris Moe. member of the Sal
walton Army. who was arrested for obtain
ing money under false pretenses. He
worked very slick game by borrowing
money for some time past from his friend,
f. Bennett, a real estate dealer ON Kearny
street, to whom he stated that he was about
to obtain work, that his wife was sick and
he needed money for medicine. Bennett
kindly loaned him money several times I'M
til the amount reached $50 when he made
the discovery that he had been imposed up
on and had him arrested, and he is now
languishing in the City Prison.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

Belonged to the well-known Thornton
family. The relationship is an extensive
one, and among its members are many re-
nowned for their eminence at the bar. Be-
fore her marriage Mrs. Refs was Miss Belle
Brookes, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Brookes, granddaughter of Mrs. j.
C. Fells, and great-granddaughter of the
late Mrs. Harry 1. Thornton, who was
Miss Crittenden. sister of the famous John
j. Crittenden of Kentucky. Colonel Harry
i. Thornton is her uncle. Mrs. James d.
Thornton is her mothers sister, who mar
ried gentleman of the same name but of
most remote connection with the family.
She is q cousin of Maggie Thornton. now
Mrs. Abbott Kinney of Southern California,
niece of Mrs. Bessie Thornton. and also Of
Mrs. Stuart Nj. Taylor. She is tall and
dashing blonde, with fine black eyes. After
the wedding ceremony the bridal couple de-
parted for Europe. The wedding took
place in the early part of the year; they
have recently returned to San Francisco.
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MIR. Julius Kahn.

During the three years that Julius Kahn was
Vice-President of The Edwin Forrest Lodge,
Actors Order OF Friendship, he originated sew
era important measures widely discussed IN
theatrical circles the past year. The contract
labof-law movement and The effort 10 put TAX
upon imported scenery and costumes Doth ema-
mated from MIR. Kahn, and more recently I'D yin,
eiunati, lie made vigorous protest 10 Inc local
authorities against the arrest OF actors Tor par
lieipatlng in Performances on the first daY oil the
week. MIR. Kahn plays in Two Nights IN
Rome" next week 10 Mr.. Grismers production
al the Bush-StIeet Theater. IL was recently
stated in an Eastern PAPER that he Intended 10
abandon the profession and engage IN CONNER
cial pursuitS In this city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

Manager NJ. B. LeaVitpS latest acquisition 10
his chain OF beautiful theaters. The new Broad
way, in Denver, Colo, VIII be dedicated to-mor-
row evening by the Emma Juch Grand Opera
Company, numbering 125 people. The Broad
way is described as the handsOmest theaier In
America, and Is also among the largest. having a
seating capacity OF something over 2200. Fol-
lowing is list OF some of the attractions al
ready booked by Mr.. LeaviIt for his new house:
Clara MOrris-"0ld Homes! cad" and "Stlll
Lolita; Professor Hermann; Mrs. Leslie Carter;
HOyts comedies; Hubert Wilkie; Cleveland's
Great Minstrel Company; "hajanka"; Corinne
Opera Burlesque Company; Joseph Il. GTiSmer
and Phoebe Davies; Minnie Palmer; Louis AL
drieh; 1.-Two Sisters; Gus Williams and John L.
Kelly; gu. 5. Mail'; Nernona Jarbeau; Limited
MaiP' and Ozark Secret; Fay Tempeton Opera
Company; Cora Tanner; LeavItPs Spider and
Fly; Hallen aud Hart; herrmann's New Trans
atantiques; Marks International Vaudeyllles;
CIeyelaud's COored Carnival Minstrels.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

The Southern Pacific Railroad has so far
refused to commute the fares of those wish
ing to attend the Worlds Fair Convention
to be held in this city September 18th. AS
there are between 1900 and 1000 delegates to
come, some of whom live from 200 to 800
miles distant, the rate of fare is matter of
serious consideration. The Executive Com
mittee of the fair intend. however, to press
negotiations, with a hope OF persuading the
company to rescind its resolution. A re-
fusal to do so will. it is claimed, materially
lessen the attendance.
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a Thieving Chinaman.

Lee Fook, the Chnaman who was az
rested by Detectives Cox and Glennon, on
Friday night. turns out to be professional
daylight house thief. He obtains situa-
ton at housework and Immediately steals
all he can lay hold of, and then disappears;
His last effort was to steal three diamond
rings and gold watch from Mrs. s.. ID:
Parsons OF 1881 Geary street, where he had
gone to work cleaning windows.
He has served four terms of imprison-
ment In San Quentin for like offenses, and
will probably add another to his record.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

Hubert wilkes Return.

Hubert Wilke, in Clay Greene's latest musi-
cal comedy drama, entitled "Pete the Vaga-
bond" is the coming attraction at the Bush
street Theater, following the Grismer-DaYies
Company. Mr. Milkie was here number OF
years ago, and is well remembered as the pic
turesGue rat catcher in Kifalfy's production Of
"The Pied Piper OF Hamelin," at the old Callfor-
mia. lie has but recently left the Casino Opera
Company i'll New York, and the opportunity Of
once more hearing bis magnificent aud powerful
barytOne voice in the new and catchy selections
with which " Pete" is so pentiiully inierspersed
Will be eagerly looked for. The comedy Will be
presented with strong and specially selected
New York cast special attention being given 10
fife scenic effects
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

j. c. Duff is said to have in the person OF Miss
Maria Tempest, formerly of the Lyric Theater,
London, one OF tie best comic opera singers seen
in The United States for years. The New YORK
Times grows eloquent IN praise OF her Kitty Car
roll in "The Red Hussar" Without marked pref
tiness she Is plquant and petite and charming, and
there is a certain naiyete IN all she does that is
particularly captivating. Above all else she has
a fresh, clear, sympathetic yoics- II is so rare
TO find on the contemporary "comic opera" stage
women who combine reasonably good acting
with reasonably good singing that Miss Tempest
must be regarded welcome acquisition 10
our forces in this field. She Is quite timely, for
the Musical Record remarks that comic opera
artists who can go through with gymuastic exer-
clses on the stage, but who cannot sing, are not
ia so much demand as formerly. Comic opera,
however Is cOnsla ntly growing IN public favor IN
tile Eastern States and II Is estimated that the
number of operate companies about 10 start on
the road VIII break The record of any previous
season. The list includes all grades-g0Od, bad
and Indifferent. 1t is o be feared. says the Inter
Ocean, that The last named Will be In the majority.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

A new hotel is now being built in Han
ford, Tulare County. Its size is 96x150 feet,
with courtyard after the plan OF the
Palace Hotel. The building will be of
brick, iron and artificial stone. Water for
the use Of those who will occupy it will be
obtained from an artesian well to be sunk
in the center of the courtyard. 1t is being
constructed by Sharples 81 Lindgran, who
recently completed the Southern Hotel at
Bakersfield. very fine building, which
cost nearly 100000.
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er. She'll do very well, no doubt, in Kalamazoo,
Oshkosh and Cairo, where they call Il rink an
opera house; hut how do you suppose the fasiid-
ious and elegant audiences at my lheater would
receive this Western pumpkin and r0aferY ohe
must be beaStly; all these Western actresses are,
you know. She would likely no more suit my
theater than a BOWery tragedlan would"
FINDING THE MANAGER oBDURATE,
Or too deeply prejudlced, the friend ceased 10
imporIune him. Meanwhile, the actress at
tracted more and more attention. ana In very
short time became the principal card OF the thea
Ter 10 which she was attached. Walack be.
came interested In spite OF hlmSelt-pTactl-
ticaly, If not persOnay-and began to think,
perhaps, lie had made a mistake. The actress
appeared at a Broadway thealer. Wallaek's
patrons began TO leave him. Finally lie de-
cded 10 90 and see ''the provincial ranter"
All that Interested him on The programme was
the line
ALIXE.... ......................CLA CLARA MORRIS.
Ii saw the Western bowler come on He had
allowed himself to form no small expectations
as capable critics had tried TO impress him with
her abilities but his expectations We're ehtiIey
exceeded. He watched her personatlon win
the greatest interest and sympathy, aud as early
as the end of the second act was positively en-
thusiastic. When the play was over, his feel
ings had undergone revolution. Happening 10
meet The actress friend In tile stieel, lie promptly
admitted he had made mistake.
She's wonderful" lie exclaimed. 81 had no
idea OF her power. She is The greatest actress
in This country or any other"
Instead Of securing her for $40 per week. the
luxury OF $500 per night was being thrust upon
the Western hUwier. Poor Wallack, with his
Iheaier decline ana fall, and just before his
death, was himself the recipient of a benefit
from these same provincial ranterS, which
melted him some $4,000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

Was one of our most popular society bellies
when, as Miss Cora Wallace, the only
daughter of the late senior member of the
firm of Wallace & Sisson of this city, she
numbered her admirers by the score. Sew
eral years ago she was married oy the late
Rev., Dr. William A. Scott of st. Johns
Presbyterian Church to DR.. Herzsten. Be-
fore her marriage she was one of the most
graceful and petite horsewomen in the city,
Her habit was generally a close fitting one
of dark blue, very becoming to her pink
and white style OF beauty.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17
"Nym CrInkle,s" Idea.

A. G. Wheeler makes an excellent point IN the
following and gives the future dramatist yalu-
able hint: "What / object 10 is that the New
England school Of drama doesn't touch the hero
ism of The Old Homestead II shows the pic
mic side OF rural lie, but not the conquerng side
1t deals with the deep, serene life OF the country
very much as the snap photographer deals with
it, catching flannel shirt on a clothes line here
and yokel on his belly, fishing with pin, over
there. But where are the hard-fsed fathers
The close grained, penurous, God-iearlng stall
warts, VINO raised large families and sent them
into the world 10 found commonweaiths and
govern them? Where are the mothers of the old
hOmesteads, WHO gave their sons 10 their country
ana hid their tears from Ihe world, and wore
their rusty old alpaca gowns down 10 the grave
that IhelT daughters might be educated and 90
out ana make the wilderness OF The Ohio Val
ley and the prairies Of lie sun down West
echo with he old songs OF Zion? l dare say
there was gteaf deal OF the salt OF The earth III
those old rural homes, great deal OF the nber
that went into the making OF heroes, and l am
sure ii you look into the prosperity OF the North
west deep enough you Will see under IL all The
old homestead Integrity and the old homestead
love OF country and fear of God that were very
ausleIe and hard and lndomtable and splendid
wiIhHl IL We are to have New England school
of drama l cannot see why We should not have
little Of The New England sand in II. think we
could dispense with the oxen If somebody would
only furnish us With The men ana Women"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17
rhe Second Chapter.

On Sunday night, the Goth inst, the second
chapter In the his CRY OF the Alcazar Iheater
viii begin. AT that time, the house remodeled
and ventilated, involving actual cost, accord
ing to Manager Wallenrod, Of $4,000. VIII be
thrown open to the public and they will have an
opportunity TO enjoy the greater facilities al.
foided the players by an enlarged Stage, and
also the latest Improvements IN lncandescent
lighting. The play VIII be John A. Stevens
"Wife for Wife," which received Its premier on
this Coast at San Jose by the AleaZar Company
al the California Theater last Wednesday, and
pleased a large audience. Stevens pecullaritles
as play wright are pretty well known TO our
theaterg oers. He is a marvel OF perseverance
IN The face Of adverse Criticism. The present
drama is said 10 be consolidation OF some
of the best bits of his previous dramatic
work. and The general motive is that ven
geauce-seeking slave plots tngenlousiy 10 de-
stroy bis masters happiness by poisoning ms
mind against his wife, and succeeds so well mat
a duel between The husband aud a former lover
OF his wife is the result. For this reason, some
one suggested, when the piece was originally
produced at the Grand Opera House, New York,
thai 1t be called 1.-The Seryile lago" instead OF
: pTeseDr title.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

The latest news from The metropolis OF the
world is that all Cockaigne lies prone at the feet
of the DAILY Co mpany and that Rehan is COM
pared 10 Mrs. jordan and all the best actresses
immOrtaliZed by DR.. DOran IN his history OF The
English stage. Here is one OF The many forms
which The alteration Of Ada has taken:
II You want treat refined,
See kehan as ROsaliud.
If for fun you are inclined,
See Rehan as Rosaiind.
Shakespeare must have sure designed
For Rehan his ROsallnd.
Changeful April wind
Is bright Rehan's Kosaiind.
Gallant youth with wOmau's mind
Airy, Joyous ROsalind.
Purity with dash combined,
Arch and timid Rosalind.
Long twill be shall find
Such another Rosaiind
With arts fairest laureis bind
We the brOWs OF ROSa!lud.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-17

An address on temperance will be de-
lyered by Mrs. NJ. E. Richardson of Oak
land this evening, at 7;45 o'clock, in the
Kentucky-street M. E. Church, Tennessee
street, near Solano, at the Potrero. Mrs:
Richardson is the general Superintendent
of the Good Templar Bands of Hope OF the
State, which have membership Of about
1900. She is very forcible and entertain
ing lecturer, having had several years ex-
perience as public speaker.
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The Grand Opera House Re-
opens its Doors 10 the
Public.
ARCHIE GUNTERs TWO NIGHTS"

" The Prince and the Pauper" Gath
erins Strength" MyIes Aroon"
for Another Week-The Secret
of ScanIan's Success-"Gene-
We've de Brabant at the Tivoli:
an Opera Comique of FrOIicsOme
Freedom - Dramatic and Mu-
steal Notes at Home and
Abroad.
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FELL FROM THE SPlRE.
Terrible Death of a Frenchm1n in Mon

treaI-Imbedded in the Earth.
Notre Dame Cathedral, Montreal, was the
scene of a shocking accident yesterday
when Joseph Legace fell straight down to
his death a distance of ITO feet from one of
the main towers. Legace, who leaves
wife and three children, has been employed
keeping the walls of the church repaired
for ten years.
The unfortunate man landed in the semi
naryygarden, striking straight on his head.
So terrible was the velocity of his fall that
his head and body were driven three feet
into the earth, and so firmly imbedded that
other workmen had to extricate him with
pickaX and shovel. The skull was crushed
in and the neck broken. - Philadelphia
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