The record-union., 1893-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS

Clunie Opera-house last night to better
audience, and one section-the gallery
was quite full and the auditors very en-
thusiastic in their manifestations of
pleasure. Mr.. Haley, the author of the
play, appeared in the title role. He was
thrown into strong contrast with Mr..
Berch. But aside from that, Mr.. Haley
is not an actor, and lacks the training
that enables him to undertake so heavy
role. Miss Hattie NorswOrthy took the
part of Buckskin Kitty, and for an
amateur did quite as well as expected.
She reads well and with stage familiarity
and training might acceptably appear in
dramatic representations. Mick Floyd"
viii be repeated tonight, with Mr.. Berch
and Mrs. Ward resuming their places.
There will be a matinee this afternoon
and a final performance of the play Sun
day night. Miss Muffin, an accom-
plished actress, and Mr.. Bacon, q de-
served favOrite and very versatile actor,
were the recipients OF very much ap-
plause last evening. Mr.. Wards capital
persOnatiOn Of the genial old Judge, and
Miss Wedeman's Mrs. Bell, which is an
admiral foil to the other groresque
character, were recognized by the audi
ence III the most enthusiastic manner.
The New York. Stock Company gave
more at Armory Hall last night than it
promised. There was very large audi
ence, over thousand people being pres
cut. The play was that knock-about
farce, ''Peck's Bad Boy" 1t is scarcely
entitled, indeed, TO be called even a farce.
1t is a rough and tumble piece, full of life
and action and the most ridiculous situa-
tions. But it gives fine opportunity for
specially performance and eccentric char
acter acting. This was well improved by
Daley as Schultz. Daley proved that he
is a low comedian OF capacity, and as a
character actor Is equal to excellent
work. Clarisse made a capital "bad
boy" and was as mischievous and lively
lad as could be desired. she had fine
support by Charles Stewart, the chum Of
The bad boy" Mr. Reynolds was good
as Duffy, and Genevieve Nannery clever
as Lizzie. Mollie Stockmeyer, an old
favOrite, appeared for the first time this
season, taking the part OF Mrs. Peck.
with Mr.. CIeaVeS as her foil as Isaac Peck.
Clyde Hess had the Indifferent role of
MIR. Clay. But in the specialties there
was more than expected. Mr.. Hess sang
excellently and was warmly encOred.
Little Irene sang ballad and was re-
called, and again, and the last time gave
a skirt dance. She is a most precocious
child. Mrs. Ida Desmond-Ritner Of this
city appeared for the first time, and sang
in a strong, tuneful, feeling and we'll
handled soprano. Two years ago the
RECORD D-UNIoN cOmplimented her on her
voice when she appeared in concert, and
predicted that it would last and improve.
and it has. She received a most hatter-
ing Endorsement last night and deserved
it. John Haliett made his first appear
ance in a grotesque German character,
~, IL ite,
conclusion his wife came upon the stage
and the TWO gave one Of the best duo spe-
cialties in song, dance, witticism and low
comedy dialogue that has ever been put
on the stage here. They were a surprise
and a delight to the audience, which re-
called them over and over again.
They are in the fullest sense a low COM
edy team" of the best order. "Peck's
Bad Boy" this afternoon for matinee,
tonight and tomorrow night tor the
last time.
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
next, at the Metropolitan Theater, Made
line Merli, distinguished Italian actress,
will appear in the drama entitled "The
Story of a Kiss" Miss Mern was for
three years leading lady for the cider Sal
vinis company, and has high dramatic
standing in the Old World. She is now
making her first American tour. In
Europe she is recognized, say her creden-
tials, as one of the best of interpreters OF
the modern drama. She is handsome
woman, highly educated, and has been
recognized as genius because Of her
natural dramatic capacity and marked
originality. The playa comedy drama
in which she appears is by Emile Zola,
the French novelist. An Eastern critic
says that is departure from the rut so
deeply worn by comedy drama authors;
that there is a refreshing novelty about it;
a directness and sincerity OF purpose in
il that gives it especial strength. The
company supporting Madame Merli is
reported as strong throughout the entire
cast.
Arthur Arnold the grotesque acrobat,
and his wife, Maude Caswell, the dancer
both Sacramentans-leave here to-mor-
row to appear for one week at the Avon,
in Stockton, in Cinderella" The follow
ing week they play in the BLACK Crook"
at the Clunie 0pera-house in this city,
and after that 60 to fill engagements in
San Francisco.
The annual Christmas ball of the Scan
dinavian Social and Beneficial Club will
be held on Saturday evening, December
30th, at Pythian Castle, and promises TO
be a grand affair. a cordial invitation is
extended TO all the ScandinaYians and
their friends to attend.
Banning Held TO Answer.
Tony Banning, who is charged with
stealing load of wheat from Waite's
ranch and selling it in this city, was ex-
amined in Justice Henry's court yester-
day and held to answer for burglary,