The morning call., 1893-04-04
AT THE THEATERS.
A Crowd at StoCkweIl's to
See The County Fair"
Martha" Nicely Sung at the TivoIi.
The Grove Shows 1.-The Iron
Ring Beasey Concert.

Burgess County Fair" must be a timely
and most acceptable offering TO the San
Francisco public, for the Stockwell audi
torium was crowded in every part last
evening to enjoy the quaint and genuine
good humor that pervades it. Neil Burgess
has the character of Abigail Prue, the good
hearted New England old maid, entirely
for his own. There is no mistake in saying
that THE County Fair" is a much better
presentation now than VIXEN it was first
produced in this city. Mr.. Burgess has not
been idle with this profitable bit of dra-
matte property, and every season there are
valuable additions made to it, particularly
as regards the clever machine horserace,
fully described IL last Sundays CALL.
This has now become so perfect an Illusion
that it almost bears the stamp of real turf
struggle, and Cold Molasses, the old lady's
winning horse, has a high place in the
affections of the excited audience. The
general cast of characters is batter, too,
than it was before. The peculiar eccen-
tricities of Abigail (Mr. Burgess are more
horldly portrayed the rura female Yankee
tyle OF certain class cannot be better
conveyed' Then, In Tags Delayed by
Annie Blanckel a brand plucked from the
burning vice of the New York streets and
sheltered In the arms of the good hearted
Abigail, we have a true Five-Points child
IN whom afectonate attention Is just be-
ginning 10 heal the scars made by early
neglect The occasional breaking out OF
the old life IN the midst of the new, shown
in the speech and action Of the rescued
waif, Is one Of the finest touches in this
dramatic picture, and does great credit to
the constructive talent of the author,
Charles Barnard. Z. S. Metcafs Ols
Tucker is also well-sustaned character,
and, in their way, the less important parts
are played carefully and well.
Martha" at the Tivoli, did not attract
the crowd usually seen at this popular the
alter on tie opening of the week. This was
due, no doubt, TO two causes: the early re-
appearance OF the opera on this stage, and
the novelty of the opening OF a fresh place
of amusement. Miss lille Salinger and
Ferdinand SchuetZ in the principal charac-
tiers were warmly Endorsed by the audience.
Walter NJ. Hodges appeared at the Grove
street Theater in heart-stirring melo-
drama called THE Ring of Iron" BE had
that robust and positive style suited to this
kind of work, and Is eminently fitted for
the character he assumed.
The Marlborough Theater, Oakland, un-
der the efficient management of Mr.. George
+. Mothersole, now controlling the south
ern theatrical circuit, presented "The Crust
of Society" with Stetson's company Of pIav-
ers last evening to large and appreciative
attendance, Next Monday evening Prim-
rose 81 Vests Ministries will appear at this
fine theater, and on tie Monday evening
following THE Bostonians."
The Mary Wyman- Williams testimonial
concert at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow
evening promises to be the leading event OF
the week, as the house was nearly all sold
out yesterday. Tie programme is very
varied, and will be in great measure a new
deal in such affairs. II. j. Stewart, who
dlrects the orchestra, Will indulge tile au-
dlence with the overture to Bluff King
Hai' and also ''His Majesty; from the
last named the beneficiary and Mr.. Donald
de We're Graham will sing that beautiful
duet The drop of water and the rose"
All the best local talent will take part in
the general exercises.
The Beasey children's farewell concert
took place last evening at the Metropolitan
Temple in the presence of a number of in
terested friends but the attendance was not
so large as expected. The children have
markedly improved since they were last
heard in public, and the selections, though
ambitious, were nicely rendered. 1t would
De well, however, III the programme in
future is varied by a vocal mum Der or two
The Misses Beasey have a long trip before
them. as they propose the circuit of the
world.
The building formerly called the New
Wigwam. now converted into a variety
theater, under the name of the National,
opened lastevening with 1.-The Black Crook"
TO quite crowd, with Miss Annie Firmin
IN the role Of Stalacta. Miss Frmin IS
known In private life as Mrs. John Jack,
ard has acquired quite reputation in lead
ing romantic and picturesque parts.
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Alfred Wilkie and Mrs. Sedgely Reynolds
will sing at the concert of the Orchestral
Society, San Jose, on Tuesday, April 49,
The first named sings the "Cujus Amman"
with orchestral accompaniment. Louis
King is the director of the Orches-
trail Society, and a concerto for the
piano and orchestra, composed for him, will
be heard for the first time at this concert.
A grand testimonial concert. rendered to
Professors j. SanchO and J. Lombardo by
their pupils, will take place at the Metro
p0lltan, on Sunday evening, April II.
The wOrld-famous violnist, Edouard
Remenyi, with his concert company, will
appear under the management of Mr.. Albert
Marks at METROPOLITAN Hall. in this city.
April %, 26 and 81.
Ackerson Banqueted.
The main dning-h hall of the Goodfellows
Grotto presented gay scene last evening,
when w. w. AckersoD, Superintendent of
Streets. was banqueted by the many en-
ployes in his office and presented with a
handsome gold badge. John Creamy,
prominent native son. made the presenta-
ton speech. With few appropriate re-
marks he presented the chief Of the depart
msnt with handsome gold emblem OF