The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-30
THE MIMIC WORLD.
MidWeek Notes of Business at the
Different Theaters.
a. ". Pi1ero's "sweet Lavender" at the
Baldwin-The Jewish 0pera-Re-
hearsal of Equilo."

Sweet Lavender" one of the choicest
contributions A. W. Pinero has made to
current dramatic literature, will follow "Old
Heads ard Young Hearts" at the Baldwin
this evening. The piece has already been
introduced TO our public, and its beauty and
cOmpactneSs as stage work are known,
therefore the demand for seats is great Mr.
w. J. Lemoyne will assume the part Of
Dick Phenyl, the thriftless, good-natured
barrister the same by which he won so
much reputation when the production OF
Sweet Lavender" was had at the Baldwin
some two years ago. Miss Ellie Shannon
takes the title-role. "Old Heads and Young
Hearts" grasped the attention of the Bald
wins patrons so firmly, and was so gen.
orally commended that the auditorium has
been filled on all its nights. Were It not
that the programme of the season had been
fixed beforehand we might have had an en-
tension of time in its favor As 1t is the
comedy viii be given for the matinee on
Saturday next
CAST OF SWEET LAVENDER"
Horace BIeam Ia young Americana. ..........:..
Gecfirey wodderbufn (of weiaei5urn 't Green G'''
q hcskeit, bankers, Barnchesterl ;;......;:..
Clement Hale (his adopted son, studying for the
Dick S1 rhsayi "a 6arrs5er j. Le Sae.In
Dr. Delaney "a fashionable PHYSICIAN
MI. Baissf ihalrdrcsscr and wlg-msEerJ ~ C
Walter G. Bellows ,
Mi MI msT iS ieeo OF Mr. wedderburn) ming
49, Miss Georgia Cayvan
Ruth Kot thousekeeper and laundress at
Lavender Cier daughter Miss EGe shannon
Mrs Giihiian "a observation-disclosures sister.
mother oil MInhie) --.......MrS. thomas "hlheh
EXPLANATORY NOTE.
The author of sweet Lavender begs to re-
mind his American patrons-amOng whom theIe
may be those who are unfamiliar with the mode
OF life lie attempts 10 depict IN his play-that
set of chambers IN the precincts Of the Temple.
though constituting only portion OF house,
is distinct and separate establishment. Each
sci OF chambers has an independent dOoI open
ing TO The common stairway behind which door
the occupant of The chamber is as much the lord
OF i castle as II no were in The enjoyment Of
mansion or villa surrounded by Drck wall
chambers" consist OF three or four rooms aud
perhaps pantry. and are often shared by TWO
boon companions The female domestic al
lacned 10 The housewife fits, not unlike the
busy bee. from floor 10 floor, U.s. in the phrase
olugy of Temple life, called the "Laundress,"
and if. lise RUN Rolf, she dwells upon the prem
Ises she enjoys The further distinction OF being
the hOusekeeper. The man wDo shelters In the
Iemplr precincts obtains a silent security from
the conveniiaiities OF society. He Is untram-
meed, uucritcIZed unObserved. With the
Thames running by him upon one side and The
noisy traffic OF Fleet street upon the other, lie
may solace himself with the knowledge that by
boIh these unceaslng streams be Is equally un-
Needed, and While he pursueS the career either
OF a devoted student or an ardent Bohemian The
heavy oaken door which closes upon bis rooms
shut him off from the world as completely as If
lie were monk IN cell.
THE NEW DIRECTORY"
In its second week at the California, re-
joices in large attendance every evening.
Now that the Bush-street has closed for a
three weeks rest the theater has no COM
petition in its immediate vicinity, which
may be called the middle portion of the
city, and is reaping a harvest in conse-
queGce. Besides. the 'trflr," il it may be
so termed, has been subjected to thorough
revision and Encouragement IN its several
parts, and is therefore intrinsicaliy more at
tractive than on its opening night. Russell
might know his comedians, but he would
have to put on his glasses" to recognize
his comedy. 1t is now really played up to
date. the desirable additions and changes
being more brightness and chic IN the bust
ness. more rapid delivery of the goods and
an earlier dismissal Of the audience.
The Hebraic Opera.
At the Orpheum the Jewish company
continues to interest quite a numerous audi
euce in Saumita the Daughter Of Jeru-
salem" 1t takes little study 10 under
stand the peculiarities of this work, novel as
it is TO the average theater-gOer and with a
German libretto. GGldfaden gold thread,
the composer, Is Turkish Jew, aud is now
an old man. He has written a good deal of
music in his time, particularly in the way of
compositions for use in the synagogue.
Verdi, it IS charged. has availed himself of
many Of his peculiar melodic ideas. The
leader of the Orpheum Orchestra is Pro-
lessor Romandy, aud 1t may be said that he
has his hands full with those under the domi-
nation of his baton. Queen Esther of
Persia" a comic opera by MinkOwsky, will
he lroinPp1 nVanInp III
wishes to get up in the story let him read
the book OF Esther in the Old Testament
The librett0 is simply the important parts of
that interesting narrative set to music. 1t
may be added that both the prima donna
(Miss Bertha TaDZman) and the terror "a.
Schinbman) have taken a severe cold since
arriving IN the city, and have not yet been
heard TO the best advantage.
The Strangers"
Mrs. Lizzie Vigoureux's dramatization of
g The Strangers Of Paris" pulls well for
the Aleazar. Morrison is at home in the
part of Jagon. He PLAYS this scoundrel,
whose muscles are much stronger than his
morality, just as he pPrsonated him years
ago. Lewis is what may be called con-
sisient actor. Once he decides on the bust
ness for part, even TO the slightest culver
of a facial line, he never departs from it,
In his acting there is no variabeness nor
tor might get hint by reading Salvini, if
in his busy life he finds tie time necessary
to a close perusal. The Dukes Motto" is
underlined as the next piece.
The TivoIPs New Opera.
There will be an orchestral rehearsal of
Messrs. White and Bauer's new opera,
"Aquilo," at the Tivoli Opera House Fri
day evening Extensive preparations have
been made for the production of the piece
on Monday evening next, and the scenic
effects are said to be numerous and costly.
"0livette" will occupy the boards up to the
time Of bringing out the stranger.
General Mention.
Professor Romandy, now leading the or
chestra for the Jewish opera at the Or
pheum, completed. during his stay in Mon
tana, new American opera Qibretto by
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Imhaus), which is
promised speedy production by an Eastern
manager. Report speaks very favorably of
the work.
Billy Emerson will lead a minstrel COM
pany Of his own next season.
Henry Irving contemplates making a
tour of Australia season after next
The London Vaudeville will open in the
fall with a new play of Haddon Oh ambers.
Rev. John A. Jacques. pastor Of Chris
tan church at Falmouth. KY, and who was
recently called to preside over a wealthy
cnuurapatinn n Cincinnati boe daoidod -