Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
AT THE CARNIVAL.
THE FEATURES OF THE PERFORM
ANCE LAST EVENING.
A Merry and Large Fashionable Attend
ance--rhe Parade and Tableaux-Netes
and Personals.

Inc autnOrS carnival, under the
auspices of the Flower Festival society,
bids fair to eclipse all former exhibit
tions given by that deservedly popular
organization, not only as financial,
but also as social success, judging
from the immense crowds of fashionable
people who thronged the pavilion last
night. Every seat in the building that
could possibly be pressed into service
was occupied long before o'clock, the
hour appointed for the commencement
OF the evenings entertainment, and
when the curtain rang up for the first
event on the programme, the later ar
rivals were standing in rows, six and
seven deep, struggling mass OF human
ity, in which those who were so fortu-
nate as to be an inch or two taller than
their fellows, had the felicity Of being
able to see the stage without craning
their necks.
As on the preceding evening the en-
tertainment opened with review of the
entire body of the participants in the
various tableaux, the masqueraders
marching across the stage in single file
in the full glare of vari-colored lime
light with remarkably pretty effect. A
few minutes later the orchestra, under
the skillful leadership of Harley E. Ham
ilton, struck up the strains of stirring
march, and the curtain rose upon the
long procession as it filed down the
stage in twos to the main floor for the
grand march, which constitutes one of
the most enjoyable features Of the pro-
gramme. The Shakespeareans occupied
the place of honor next to the leader,
the other booths being in the following
order: Tennyson, Mother Goose, De
Foe, Bret Harte, II. Beecher Stowe,
Circulating Library, Russian and Dick
ems.
A series of tableaux constituted the
remainder of the evenings entertain
ment, which was thoroughly appreci-
ated by the spectators, judging from the
amount of applause showered upon the
participants ss the curtain went up on
each striking scene.
The first of these represented Mrs.
Leo Hunters Reception, as depicted in
the immortal Pickwick Papers; then
came the wreck scene from Robinson
Crusoe, followed Immediately by
Crusoe alone on the island. Another
scene from the Pickwick Papers was
produced by the Dickens booth, Sam
Visits His Mother-in-Law, and was re-
oeived with marked approval, the char
acters represented being admirably sus-
tanned as follows:
sam Weiier. .......................M MT. kohler
Di weller; Hunter
Ia Euer inti,ggihs' MI. Barnes
The next tableau, clever representa-
tion Of the famous painting by, Makoff-
sky, the Russian Wedding Feast, by the
occupants of the Russian booth, was
hailed with delight by those of the spec
tators who had seen the original, while
those who had not were spellbound with
the beauty of the scene. The meeting
OF Crusoe and Friday, and the rescue,
were excellently carried out by the rep
resentatives of the De Foe booth.
ing scene representing the Re-
hearsal of Vincent Crummles' Theatrical
company, with the following characters:
Infant Phenomenon, Pearlie Glea-
son Indian Savage, Mr., Byron Oliver;
Nicholas Nickleby, Mr.. Wells; Vincent
Crummles', Mr.. Kits.
Robinson Crusoe's Marriage and the
Orgies of the Cannibals were admirably
depicted by the occupants of the De
Foe booth and the final tableau, The
Game OF Cribbage, from The Old Curl
osity Shop, was skillfully sustained by
Mrs. Wagner and Mr.. Faner, as The
Marchioness and Dick Swiveler, re-
spectively.
Mrs. Jarley's wax works in the base
ment attracted good deal of attention,
and are well worthy of visit.
On Thursday evening a number of
brilliant tableaux will be presented by
the members of the Tennyson booth
combination, while Friday evening will
be devoted to the Shakespeareans, one
of the principal features OF whose tab
leaux will be the wrestling scene from
As You Like 1t. The Mother Goose
booth will have it's innings at the Sat-
urday matinee, and a miscellaneous
programme will be provided for Satur-
day evening.
THE DICKENS BOOTH.
Where all ID 30 excellent it seems
invidious to note special points in the
Authors Carnival, but among others a
very decided success has been scored
by the Dickens booth, under the super
vision of Mrs. Charles G, Wells. Last
evening the Dickens characters were out
in full force, and two scenes from the
Pickwick Papers, with one from Mich
olas Nickleby and another from the Old
Curiosity Shop, were given with brilliant
effect.
Mr.. Hunter as Tony Weller, Mr..
Kohler as Sam, Mr.. Barnes as Elder
Stiggins, and Mrs. Sanford Robinson as
Mrs. Weller were inimitable in Sans
visit to his mother-in-law. The same
may be said of Miss Budlong as the
Marchioness and Mr.. Hauer as Dick
Swiveller in the scene from the Old
Curiosity Shop.
The Indian Savage, Mr.. Byron Oliver,
was savage indeed in his war paint, and
in the rehearsal given by Mr.. Vincent
Crummles' theatrical company he and
Pearlie Gleason as the Infant Phenom-
enon made palpable hit in their
pantomime, following which was
a charming dance by little Eloise Los
sen. In the booth during the evening,
when not assisting Mrs. farley with her
wax-work show, was one of the gallant
defenders, of his country, who, as Mr..
Micawber, was simply immense; the re-
doubtable Wilkins himself. Accompan-
led by Mrs. Micawber and the twins, he
was the observed Of all observers, and
to the untiring efforts OF himself and Mr..