The morning call., 1892-06-23
AMUSE MENTS.
MIdw eek Notes of Business at the Differ
ent Theaters.

MIdweek Notes of Business at the Differ
ent Theaters.
The change of scenes In 1.-THE Lion
Tanner" now being run by Mr.. Francis
Wilson and company at the Baldwin, is
most remarkable. This takes place in the
second act and is one of the most surpris-
Ing effects of stage mechanism ever seen in
San Francisco 1t is made in a few min
utes, and Is so complete as to call forth
thunders of applause. Lucia Miss Morse)
wins many plaudits. and has to repeat
her pretty solo in the chapel of
the Count di Verligris, in the
same act Alfred Wilkie acquts himself
web as GObson, the ringmaster, and
sings the opening solo nicely. He
will improve as ne gets more familiar with
his work. We hear. by the way, that VIII
son has offered Wilkie an engagement for
next season in this part, so well is he salts
fed with him. The favurlte tenor is c0nsid-
ering the offer. Warwick Ganor of Tivoli
fame makes very imposing lieutenant, and
generally wins a flush OF encores for his
song in the secOnd act. Lulu Gleaser
creates quite sensation as CasmirS vile
The free-running song, 'Lillipotu," sung
by Francis Wilson himself, is one of the
hits Of the evening. Wilson finds THE
Lion Tanner" one Of his most satisfactory
productions.
luo L UIiCb dlIOl is SdIueIiuR III ROOu
audiences at the Bush street. There is not
much room for analytical criticism concern
ing ii, but there is good deal OF space for
the enjoyment Of those who prefer to be in
terested and amused. And Of such is the
modern theatrical audience.
There was large attendance at "The
Scout performance, now at the Grand
Opera House. last evening. 1t will be con-
tinued for another week. Carver, the
author and handspring of the work, is
glorious nightly in his ornate makeup and
daring hOrsemanship. In the comic ee-
ment Ben Cotton as an antique negro re-
wives his old-time reputation in the
burnt-eork world. In the sentimental Miss
Harris as Brenda Is as Enthusiastically
nice as she can be.
The great Sells Circus and MenageIie.
after a most successful run of II perform
ances-day and night-will close Saturday
evening. 1t has been one OF the best, and
consequently one of the most satisfactory
equestrian and zoe logical shows ever seen
in this latitude.
Charles Erin Werner is doing very we'll In
the old-fsshioDed Irish drama at the Alca-
Ear. "Lcch- ma Garran" is a back number,
in many respects, it is true. and the songs
have the mellow flavor that age imparts;
but he will do better next week. He will
bring his audience abreast Of the times in a
play with the satisfying title Of Current
Cash."
Natural Gas Is burning very brightly
at the New California. 1t is quite attractive
and draws we'll
The Tivoli continues to amuse its patrons
with % La File de Madame Angot" 1t is
nicely sung though we must not expect the
&C ting OF an Aimee.
There is a change Of date for the sale OF
seats by auction for the first night OF the
Stockwell Theater. The sale Is now fixed
to take place at the Grand Opera house on
Thursday. June 30tb. Mr.. Joseph j. Levy,
treasurer Of the StOckwel, is already busy
with its affairs. He saw the Daily Company
on his way to San Francisco, and they were
doing an immense business. They may be
expected here July 9th by special ira in the
day before opening Thursday, July 7th.
Owing to the Uon-arrival of the steamship
Newbern from the lower coast the perform
ance Of the Spanish Opera Company at the
0tpheum stands postponed until Friday
evening. when they will appear in Aubers
signalZed about s 80 last evening, too late
for the opera people TO keep their appoint
ment
The Juch Company made no financial sue
cess with their concert at San Rafael on
Tuesday evening last. This may be ac-.
counted for by the flight of fashionable sum-
mer guests that has recently taken place
from that vicinity.