The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

Not spectacle such as was 'Superba,'
not stage full of trick scenery as in that
case; but a clever, attractive and pretty
stage picture is spider and Fly" as
given at the Metropolitan last night The
scenery, without being notably brilliant,
Is new and pretty, and suggests fairy
land and fabulously rich retreats. The
people are all good, the women handsome,
and the actors low comedians of much
sterling quality. Mr.. Kenny, for IN
stance, is the very epitome of mirth, and
needs not to speak TO provoke laughter, so
artful is he in action and facial express
sion. Mr.. Herman, too, is very clever
low comedy actor. The Putnam sisters,
twins, as Spider and Fly, are very bright,
active and pleasant in this very lively
pantomime and musical extravaganza.
Miss Lou Royce, the leading lady of the
troupe, has thoroughly Serviceable stage
singing voice. 1t is of good quality, true in
tone and OF very broad compass. 1t IS
strong voice, with just enough of the
metallic to make it penetrating, and still
it is by no means harsh, but is full of
feeling and color, and is managed with
great skill. The lady is Of fine stage
presence and fills the most important
place in the piece well. The specialists
are all superior Letta, the equilibrist,
and Atroy, the juggler, are abreast with
the best we have ever had here, and in
some feats lead. Several novelties are
introduced by each. These are speciality
acts, 1.-The Taddem," by Forde and Nor
ris; the Tarentella dance, by the ballet,
led by the Thurgate sisters. and a sailors
hornpipe by Miss Minnie Thurgate, that
was eXcellent-a strong variety feature.
| The chorus is acceptable, the march by
the ballet is poetic thing in its rhythmic
motion of figures, clad part in sparkling
| costumes and part in heavy, rich drapery.
| VI, al
rise to the level of the standard
some superior performers have set
here, but then they are not work
ing with trick machinery, nor does the
play reyolve about them. The audience
was very large-indeed, it filled the
| house completely, with only here and
there vacant seat to be seen. The APP
plause was generous and the audience
departed with the judgment that the
piece affords an agreeable entertainment
of the pantomimic order, with some very
clever speciality work extra. There will
be a matinee performance at matinee
prices this afternoon. Tonight spider
will be no cutting, as it is not case of
rush to the train,' the troupe remaining
here until Sunday noon.
The box Office of the Metropolitan The
alter will open at $50 this morning for
reservation of seats for the engagement
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Drew Monday and
Tuesday evenings next.
Lovers of good music will be gratified
to learn that Manager Henry of the Met
ropolitan has arranged for one night of
the Emma Juch Opera Company in this
city next week. 1t comes here prior to
going to San Francisco.
An Easter Monday hop will be given at
Turner Hall on the 18th by Capital Coun-
ell, No. IL, Y. NJ. I. Tickets have been
placed at 90 cents. And enjoyable time
is in store for those who attend.
c. II. Hawbal<er, agent for the New
York Circus, was in the city yesterday
making arrangements for performances
here on the It'll, Sth and 9th of April.
This is the Mcmahon combination, which
has been here before, and has always
given satisfaction.