The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-01

NOON. HAL an muir
before she had arrived from the East, and.
although still somewhat fatigued by travel,
she readily displayed that graciousness so
characteristic of the California girl by
cheerfully granting an interview.
Yes, Miss Craven. who is such a shining
light In one Of Charles Frohm an's com
panies, is a California girl in every sense Of
the word. Born in San Francisco twenty
years ago. she was carefully raised and edu-
Gated by her mother, Mrs. Nettie X. Cra-
ven, principal OF the Mission Grammar
School. Pretty, vivacious, quick to learn
and grasp situation. and. above all, most
natural in manner, it Is little wonder that
her success on the stage has been rather
phenomenal and her advancement so rapid.
Its fact" continued the popular
actress, that my introduction into the the
atrical world was somewhat of an accident.
year ago last spring / was in New York
and had occasion to visit Mr. Frohman to
transact some business for my mother. l
was about TO depart for Saratoga, and said
to Mr.. Frobman in a i0cose manner. Save
me place in your company next fall
Imagine my surprise upon returning to
New York in the fall to receive a note from
Mr.. Frohman saying, Come at once and
take your place among "Men and Women."'
"Of course. at first L was an under-study.
but during the first season of Men and
pany became sick at different times, and
had occasion TO play all the parts. In this
way / became accustomed to every part in
the piece. One evening remember that a
lady member of the company tainted in the
middle of an act, and l had to play her part.
Was successful? Judging from what the
newspapers said about 1t / was.
II PLAYED the Leading part In Settled Out
Of Court at Stockton last night. And such
a welcome did we receive! Arriving there,
Miss George Drew Barrymore, the leading
lady, became too i'll TO appear, and had to
take her place. Here is what the Stockton
papers said about the performance" and
Miss Craven passed several newspapers
from the Slough City to the interviewer.
liz most enthusiastic terms the criticisms
spoke of the California girls performance.
Tonight am to appear in Settled Out
OF Court, and will again take the leading
part If Miss Barrymore is still unable to
perform. Are you coming to see me to-
night? No? wait until next week when /
appear in Sportsman That is my tavorite
piece.
Ever have stage fright? Not cannot
cay that / ever did. SO engrossed am |
IN the play that | forget all about the audi
ence and think only of what is appearing on
the stage | must confess that | am fond of
the stage and shall never regret my appear
ance upon 1t. Ii is also true that like the
change of scene and the excitement of
travelled, aud once we came as far westward
as Lincoln, Nebr.
81 shall remain here forafour weeks, but
must return to New York by February IS,
when Mr. Frohman's company opens up in
the Empire Theater. New York is the home
for the profession and it is there that one
has the best opportunity of displaying ones
talents.
1T may be true that have acted idiotic-
ally since my return to the Golden State, but
am l to blame9 But what "a contrast to the
East! Since | arrived in California. have
had one continuous ovation. Coming once
more into the land of sunshine and flowers,
is it any wonder that | am so joyous?
'See what a surprise" and the California
girl pointed proudly to the profusion of
flowers that had been placed in her apart
ments by her fond mother
Dear old San Francisco" she continued,
show nice it is to be back, il only for
month. Every street, crossing and cobble-
rock looks so familiar and h omelike."
After the performance last night. Miss
Craven was given a reception by her old
friends, who were with her as the old year
faded away and the new one was ushered