Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-04

either downward or toward the stage
20. that spectators eyes will not be
strained by encountering the powerful
light direct, but at the same time its
full illuminating power will be made
use of.
The dressing rooms have all been re-
buiit and iearranged, and are comforta-
Bile to a remarkable degree. No detail
has been neglected which would add to
an artists comfort, while the stars
room is model of luxury and convent
ence.
That noted theater architect, Mr.. J.
M. Woods. has had charge OF the under
taking as a whole, and has, In its design
and execution, again evidenced himself
as a master in that line OF work. The
immense job OF doing the carpenter
work incident to the alterations was
contracted for by Capt. w. F. Mackay,
and was done with the dexterity and
expedition characteristic of that gentle
mans methods of doing business. He
displayed great skill and judgment in
his work, and did it in way to secure
the entire satisfaction OF all concerned.
Manager Harry @. Wyatt, who is to
have charge of the beautiful new house,
has now place worthy of His ability,
and he will be able to show Mr.. Perry
that good theater, splendidly located
On the main thoroughfare OF the city,
and furnished with all the details that
the public requires, will at once secure
| the patronage it deserves, and which
there is no doubt it will receive.
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Mics Lillian Russell opened her first
engagement in Los Angeles last night at
the Grand opera house in La Cigale.
The audience was very large and a
very fashionable one, and Miss Russell
achieved a triumph from the very first
notes OF the pretty opera. La Cigale
| lends itself from its light and delightful
mueic and bright coloring to effective
staging and costuming, and in both
these respects there was very little left
to be desired The company is an un
usually large one, and the opera was
given in style which has rarely beer
excelled in Los Angeles. The audience
was not Glow to express its delight il
the admirable rendition of the melodie,
of the author of Olivette and La Mas
cote. and was not sparing of applause
for individual efforts.
Miss Russell and G. Hayden Cofi,
carried off the honors, the latter divid
ing with the star the enthusiastic recep
ton accorded the varying fortunes o
Martin and Chevalier Franz de Bern
helm. There is something fascinating
in the story of Marion, who develop
from the country girl into the prim,
donna. The author has invested tn
character with come delicate touche
which insensibly increases ones interes
in the light hearted country girl ant
ambitious prima donna, as when sh
sings for the beggar whose years hav
stilled the song that formerly brough
him applause and money. Miss Rus
seIfs Marion ie a finished piece of work
and it was highly appreciated last night
She is dainty and bright in every scene
and there were enthusiastic recalls afte
some OF her numbers. Her gowns wer'
very handsome and greatly admired, es
pecially by the ladies in the audience
She has become an artistic in whom tn
music-lover delights, and her first visi
to Los Angeles will be brilliant sue
cess.
Mr.. Coffin was admirable in tie Chev
alier. He was recalled several times
and repeated two solos which were es
pecially admired. He has not only
good voice, but is clever actor, ant
added largely to the excellence of th
performance. The audience greeted
that favorite artist in this city, Mr.. w
T. Carleton, enthusiastically, and CAV
him an encore for the beautiful son
which he sang in the second act. II
had small part in Vincent Knappi
and not one that is particularly inspii
ing, but gave it in the finished styl
which has always marked him as a.
artist of the first degree.
Charles DUNCAN made an excellen
Duke de Faynesberg, and John E. Dud
, ley made something out of the smal
part of William, but the comic elemen
of the opera was represented exquisitl
. by Louis Harrison, who kept the audi
ence in roar by his oddities as Mathe,
Nanderkooper.
Miss Laura Clement has a swee
voice, and as Charlotte made the tn
most of her opportunity.
The dancing was very good, and il
addition to some attractive ballet feat
ures were the dancing of Miss Florenc
Franton as Frivolini, and the prett
dances by dozen little boys and girl:
1t may be eaid that the opera was pre-
sented with brilliancy and finish tina
marks it as notable production upo
the Los Angeles Stage. The compan
carries all its own scenery, both for thi
opera and the Mountehank.
Tonight La Cigale again, and tomo1
row night the engagement will clos
with the Mountebank.