The record-union., 1891-10-13

for the scheme of the author that her
piece is so admirably cast. and that such
group Of capital actors have it in hand.
As curtain-raiser, Mr.. Dickson, Miss
Burg and Mr.. Edeson played one of the
most charming of comediettaS, q tranSla-
ton from the French. 1t is one-act COM
edy with a wholesome lesson in it. The
programme of last night will be repeated
this evening. 1t is well worthy of pat
ronage, and the two plays given afford an
audience an evening of much enjoyment.
1t seems to be necessary with every ap-
proach of cool weather to invoke news
paper aid to secure at the theaters in this
city ordinary fair treatment of audiences
in the matter of the exclusion OF
draughts. Last night at the Metropolitan
the doors were kept wide open the whole
evening, and the consequent draught was
SO strong as TO belly the curtain inward
and keep the floating scenery in constant
motion. OF course it took the people in
the auditorium squareiy in the back, and
stiff necks and catarrh viii be the
result. Many were the eXecrations ut
tered, and justly SO. Even the actors
manifested discomfort under the draGght.
Why the doors should be swung
open and persistently kept so, and
a stiff chilly breeze sent steadily
through the house, only the occult pow
ers OF theatrical management can deyine.
The plain, everyday theater goers, male
and female, are absurd enough to believe
that doors are made for closing as well as
opening, and that draughts in the back of
the neck are not necessary TO the pro-
gramme. Manager Henry has gone
through this experience, and ought not
invite repetition OF complaint at the very
outset Of his new career by neglect OF the
ordinary means OF comfort for his audi
ence. His attaches last night were aware
of the discomfort of the people, but the
complaint went unheeded. 1tiis assumed
that the offense will not be repeated.
The Metropolitan Theater, with its inter-
vening onter lobby and its line of mezza-
nine boxes, it swinging doors and heavy
curtains, is one of the most comfortable
theaterS in the country with its exits
properly managed. They must be, if the
public is to be advised to visit it.
AT the Metropolitan Theater Thursday
and Friday nights next Hoyt's best work,
ga Midnight Bell,' will be presented
with the original east and special scenery.
1t is not farce, it will be remembered,
for it was played here some time ago with
line success, but comedy with a
pathetic strain in it. 1t is a personal
1dyl, q glimpse of New England life of
the old time, and is full Of feeling and of
wit. George Richards still personates
Deacon Tidd, and Eugene Garfield is
still the mischief OF the play. Old Deacon
Tidd's constant struggle between an in
satiable love Of fun, a judgment Of COM
mon sense, a fair share Of seitishness and
touch OF Puritanical vigor is a study
Pious and tender, he wants peace
but he wants office, and is
willing to do any thing to
make the ''deestriclz'' prosperous;
he wants his finger in the pie. He has
had hammered into him since early
childhood the doctrine OF damnation, of
which, while he processes and quotes it,
his whole life unconsciously shows his
disbelief. His declaration concerning the
scorching OF the wicked is only equaled
by the grim humor with which he shows
in his generous soul he thinks there is
some chance for sinners after all.
The box office opens for reservation Of
seats tomorrow morning at $3.50.
The O. B. L. Society will give a novelty
party tonight at Turner Hall. Admis-
sion, 50 cents Tor gentlemen and % cents
for ladiac