The record-union., 1893-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

| There was a very large and superior
audience at the Metropolitan Theater last
night to see the veteran artist, Mrs. John
Drew, in Sheridan's famous comedy.
1.-The Rivals" There is but one Mrs.
Malaprop, and she is Mrs. Drew. The
stage cannot boast her superior in that
role. That lady who began her artistic
career long before California became an
American possession should at such an
advanced age still possess the ability to
command the profound respect and ad-
miratiOn of the most critical audience for
her exquisite comedy work, is little less
than marvellous. She has so long been
identified with the character born of the
genius and wit of Sheridan. and has so
long enjoyed the praise OF the world Tor
her cOnsummate art in this fine old
comedy, that it would be waste of words
to attempt to add anything by way OF
comment upon her work now.
Her support in this old comedy
company is acceptable. OF course, Sid
ney Drew as Bob Acres is thrown into
contrast with the master work of Jeffer-
son, but nevertheless his assumption of
the role was artistic and level with the
support given in other parts. Mrs. Sid
ney Drew's Lydia lacks spirit, vivacity
and ardor, but is still a pleasant stage
picture. The OTrigger OF Mr.. Werner
was 1iawleSs, a rounded and finished
work OF comedy art. Mr.. Mills Captain
Absolute was of the same order; the
work of a careful and painstaking dram
attic student. George Osborne's Sir An
thony stood next to the art of Mrs. Drew.
1t was lacking in scarcely anything and
deserved, as it received, the warm eX-
pressions of satisfaction by the audience.
There was fair attendance at the Clu-
ME Opera-house last night, better. in
deed, than was anticipated, in view Of the
many counter attractions. The play was
the bridge Wreckers." 1t is a melo-
drama of the most sensational order-not
the best of even that kind which Mr..
Wards excellent company has presented.
1t is rather loosely hung together, but
there are startling and unreal situations
and melodramatic effects in sufficient
number to satisfy the most ardent appe
tite for the sensational. The company
rises superior to the play and, like
all the work it does, does
in his hands, and won for him the hearty
favor of the audience. Miss Mifflin, the
leading lady as the heroine, has not many
heavy demands to respond to, but did
that given her to do admirably. MIR.
Fairbanks has room in which TO improve
the perSOnatlOn or the villain. Mr. ia
cons low comedy work is very fine, and
gives snap and spirit to the whole per-
formance Miss Powers singing was
very happily introduced and much
pleased. The play will run the week,
and will draw. 1t is of the drawing
order of gritty melodramas, notwith
standing that it will not stand the
analysis of reason.
Following is the programme to, be
given at the Congregational Church, this
evening, under the auspices of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor,
connected with that church: Rhapsodie
Hongroise, No. II (Liszt), Miss Grace
Dixon; "How Salvador Won," (Wilcox)
Miss Hornick; ''Still is the Night"
(Schilofsky) Miss Hattie Wheat; "Mam
my's Lilr Boy" Edwards Miss Hor
nick guitar duet, (selected) Messrs. Pal
mer and Symes; (al Mario" (transla-
tion); (b) 1.-The Nine Suitors," (anon.)
Miss Hornick; ''To Sevilla," (Dessauer)
Miss Pauline Foster; Duchess May"
Drowning Miss Hornick; violin solo.
(selected) Mr.. Vandenhotf; "It Was Not a
Success" (anon.) Miss Hornick; accom-
panists, Mrs. Genung and Miss Dixon.
On November Sd Sutter Circle, 125,
G. 0. F., will hold an ''old boss" sale and
dance at the Foresters' new hall.