The record-union., 1891-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

vt the Metropolitan Theater this even
ing, Nat. c. Goodwin, the inimitable
mimic and accomplished comedian, viii
appear III the rattling comedy, 1.-The
Nominee, " supported by his own com
pany, which is. one carefully selected and
IN every respect competent to serve as his
foil. The Nominee" ran for one hun
dred and fifty consecutive nights in New
\ Ork, and had the unanimous approval
OF the critical press of that city. It's sue
cess was equally as pronounced in San
Francisco during the present month
Goodwin Is master spirit in comedv
From the very outset of his dramatic
career he has won success. He began in
buriesque, and in 1t proved his capacity
for a more refined line. A natural come
dian, possessing the art of facial mOlding
as do but the few; a mimic born. native
humOrist, he soon took his place in Iepiti-
rank. He essayed the character Of
Blizzard in Confusion" and at once
proved his ambition to be properly di-
rected. 1t was not long before he was
selected as character comedian in the
great dramatic festival at Cincinnati.
where the formost dramatic artists of the
nation were gathered, and as Modus
and next as First Grave-digger, he es-
tablished his claims to walk in the best
comedy paths He then struck out in
the creation of characters, and succeeding
IN his own country, went to England and
challenged London criticism, returning a
happy victor In The Nominee" he
combines something of French grace
with his native humor and unctuous
ardor of fun, without loss of feeling or
sacrifice of intelligence of direction and
expression. Ife is still n young man, and
promises 10 broaden his capacity and en-
hance his natural mimetic powers as he
nl 4 la g
from the French; it rather borders upon
farce, but possesses, nevertheless quali-
tiles that fit it admirably for Mr.. Good
wins style. 1t is a brilliant example of
the fun possible to be extracted from
American politics
Monday and Tuesday evenings next. at
the Metropolitan Theater. ''The Hustler"
q farce-comedy of the later order, will be
played by the company now presenting it
at the New California Theater. San Fran
cisco. 1t is represented as a bright and
diverting musical farce, in which eccen-
tric character acting. catchy songs and
new dances by conely young women
abound. In the troupe are John Kernel,
the inimitable North of Ireland come
dian. He has several times appeared
here and IS prime favorite as a dialect
actor; Mollie Thompson n popular SON
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nia-born. and the only female somersault
dancer; Gus Mills; John 5. Mari; Zelima
Rawlston, from the New York Casino:
the Laporte sisters; Il quartet. consisting
OF J.. SomerS, Harry Leighton, of phe-
nOmenal alto voice, Mack Menter and
Milo knill; Mile StacciOne, Italian toe
danCer-the rival of Carmencita; Barney
reynolds; Lille Raymond, vocalist; Lee
Harrison. the knock-about specialist:
Belle Hartz; Tillie Raymond and others
The box-sheet for the Hustler engage
ment viii open on Saturday morning.
Two entertainments ION the 18th and
18th next month, in the way of illus
trated lectures, are to be given at the
congregational Church by Dr. HANNA of
New York City. The first lecture is en-
tltied, southern Norway, the Wonder
Iand ol the North; and the second,
through Denmark and Sweden to the
Nortn 1ape-Cnder the Light of the Mid
night sun" These two lectures will
afford an entertainment at once instruct
i've ana interesting. The lecture of Rev.
HANNA on The Land of the Midnight
SUM- was acknowledged to be the most
delightful entertainment ever been given
before the Long Beach Chautauqua In
addition to the seventy-six magnificent
pictures thrown upon the screen, the lit
erary portion of the lecture is exceedingly
instructive, containing many passages of
uncommon eloquence and surprising
beauty, according to Los Angeles paper.
AT Turner Hall, afternoon and evening,