The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-23
Employer and EmpIoye.

Employer and EmpIoye.
master and Man." the name OF the latest
play from the workshop Of Pettlit and Simms,
now running at the New Powell street, tells the
story almost In striking title. No positions are
OF more vital interest than those of employer and
empioye. The most eminent political scientists
of the world have struggled with this matter
from time immemorial, and only recently pow
erful organization came near 10 solution OF the
vexed problem; but as IN all such cases, Inter
nal discussion destroyed a theory that promised
great things. The dramatlst, In presenting q
story that inculcates the need of reform, carries
more convincing power than The mere ethical
writer, as he not only pOrtrays character but em-
pDasZes II by living impersonaiiOns. Meo-
drama seems o be fay0rie fashion for stage
productions, as II appeals TO all tastes. Sinms
and Pettitt have probably been more successful
than any other OF the foreign native drama
lists and In this, their latest and best work, have
hit upon q subject IN switch the sentiment ap-
peals directly TO the grca body OF The people
the wage-wOTKeIs. The scenic effects are simply
short OF marvellous. and the forge scene by Mr..
wilkins Is among the startling and realistic
scenes placed on The stage nowadays.
Gamma"
This brand-new American opera, by b. Winke
OF Philadelphia, will be produced at the Tiv0li
this evening with a carefully selected cast. II is
well spoken of by those who have had the privi-
lege of hearing the rehearsals. Boston and
Philadelphia are competing for the production OF
the best American operas. The time made in
the race is not remarkable. but the racing Is
honest enough. BOsIon's Robin HOOD carries
the palm so FAR.
At the AIcaZar
MIR. Oliver Byron Is filling the auditorium with
1.-THE Inside Track" His style OF sensational
melodrama has caught the fancy OF the patrons
of the tEeater, and II would be a good idea for
the management 10 retain him as stage director
and general caterer There Is no end to the re-
sources from whence he can draw, aud there Is
no one who better than himself knows how to
draw when the time comes.
General Mention.
The New California is preparing for the pro-
ducton OF Bronson Howard's "smokeles pow
der and noiseless gum military play; or, in
other words, play that has war for basis and
but few OF wars appliances. Tie late General
William Tecumseh Sherman liked this peculiar
dramatic composition SO much he left behind
him remark 10 the effect that every American
should see 1t, while the living General, N. A.
Miles, declares 1t to be the bost American play
he has ever seen. Seats en- sale to-day.
Master Frederick Williams the boy chorIster
from Westminster Abbey, can be heard at Met.
ropoliIan Hall very evening this week.
M. b. Leavl!t VIII pay Hermann, the prestl-
digitaieur, 81 5 900 for using his nimbIe fingers
ten weeks before the public.
w. j. seaman. like some other stars, IL re-
pulled TO act on salary. He draws $500 a week,
1t is said; but to read the notices that are sent
out In his behalf one would suppose thai be was
making half million year.
Richard Mansfield has had 800 applications
Tor membership In his company. His season be-
gins In May, and he has re-engaged most of his
present associates. His first piece WEI be "Dun
Juan" written by himself and produced at the
Gard II Theater.
George Barrett, brother of Wilson Barrett, and
lnlly as good an actor, will begin his American
starring tour In Boston In OctOb,r.
The amount OF writing and OF gable necessary
TO keep company at Its work and to hold man
ayers TO their contracts Is suggested by the fact
that theatrical booking firm In New York spent
over 800 week last year In postage and tele-
grams and their correspondence inc ed rs, 600
Iolters.
Week before last, in st. Louis Stuart Robson
had the honor OF being presented to john L.
Sullivan, the pug. The two ''dctorsn had quite a
discussion In reference TO the highest forms OF
dram,tic art. Mir. Sullivan assured Mr.. Robson
that the brain-work OF his new calling was In
every respect agreeable, but ''that these cussed
one-Dlght stands was killing him."
Los Bandurristos," this now yery popular
club, gave a delightful performance at odd
Fellows Hall last evening. under the leadership
OF Senior Jose Sanch0. Miss Mary Wymau
Williams, the vocalist OF the occasion sang with
splendid effect, Braga's ANGELS Serenade',
answering a special request, and also Ihe grand
aria from Petrella's g. Lone" She was applauded
| to the echo. The hall was fun OF fashionable
| and at the same lime, appreciaIive people DR..
| A. 4. Repensbutger also distinguished himself
| gu the cello in the Popper Waltz and Scnu.
| mann's Traumerel'' (The Dreamy. The gentle
| men who perfOrmt GU the bandurrias. guitars
and yiollns gave soft, delicious, II somewhat
sketehy, music.