The herald., 1893-11-21
AMUSE MENTS.

Los ANGELES THEATER-The appear
ance OF the quelin-Hading company
here this evening means more than the
mere arrival of strong company of
artists. 1t means the second advent Of
the greatest character comedian of the
day, leader of the French school of act
ing for many years, supported by a
woman who has often been described by
the greatest critics as the only successful
successor to the ilustrious Bernhardt.
NJ. Ccquelin has been the leading
comedian of the Comedie Francaiae for
many yeare; that in itself. endorses
him as a great actor. Probably the
modern stage has never known an artist
with the wide scope of expression, the
peculiar distinctness with which the in
divdual is divorced from the stage char
acter, the wonderful versatility, the
clever adaptation, the unctuous humor,
or the grand delicacy with which the
broad and almost vulgar which fire.
quently appears in French comedy, is
presented by this great artist. Every
word spoken, every facial expression,
every gesture, every movement of the
muscles, the tone, infection, even the
elevation of An eyebrow, is not the spon-
tsneous action of circumstance, but is
carefully studied, planned, mapped out,
according to scientific lines and the ira
ditions of the school of Moliere.
On the othor hand, Nine. Hading
may be described rs exactly the re-
verse. There is no thought of the
methodical or the mechanical in her
actions. In this she has been subjected
to severe criticism for apparent indiffer-
ence and violation of act and traditional
rules. This may be said to be partially
true. She does not follow traditional
lines and act rules. She is spontaneous
she let's her feelings take possession OF
her occasionally, with the result that
the art is frequently forgotten by the
audience in their satisfaction with the
artist. She is beautiful, yet che is plain.
There are times when inspired by the
requirements OF the character which che
portrays that the outlines of her face
are formed into expressions which might
determine her transcendently beautiful
at other times the serious nature of the
work before her changes her to what a
woman would term plain. Yet in all
she attracts in such a way that none
stop to think OF her personal beauty.
Her presence pervades the stage like
sweet and soothing aroma. Her touch
is light, delicate, delicious her charm is
insiduous, and steals upon the Judgment
unconsciously taking possession OF those
who see her.
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The Ideal Guitar and Banjo club gave
its ninth concert last night at the Los
Angeles theater. to large and spprecia.
tive audience. The concert was a de-
cdedly enjoyable one, those who partic-
ipated showing the result OF thorough
training. 1t was one OF the best CON
certs that has been given this season,
and there were numerous recalls.
Miss Jenny Kempton sang several
numbers most delightfully."-, and Mr..
Tom Barnes was the recitationist of the
evening, giving his selections in inimta-
BILE style. The concert was under the
direction OF G. S. DeLana. The pro-
gramme was as follows:
(a) Ceur About Polka, Zikoff; (b) A Dance
in tn, Wood, Faust-Ideal Guitar and Banjo
club.
Lustspiel Overture, Bela-Miss A. Werner
and u. 3. Delano
All, TORS lui, yerdi-Miss Jennie Kempton