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Then Il was that Peter Robertson and II.
J. Stewart felt one of the occasional re-
wards of authorship. They stepped before
the curtain next and bowed. The crisis had
passed and they could not have been sad
AS they disappeared behind the curtain the
audience heard another swell of applause,
and everybody knew that the librettist and
tie composer were being treated behind the
scene. to another "well done" by the people
who were giving their lines and airs 10 the
public.
The people who did such an immense
amount of spplauding made the great
theater replete with life and beauty from
the orchestra TO the roof. Every box, seat
and extra chair was filed and scores stood
up along the walls.
Outside it rained. A big society opera
with charity for general manager Is water
proof, however. aud the people came, leay-
ing double rows Of carriages reaching the
length of three blocks.
In the lobby the words "S. T. Polytechnic"
bIazed forth from little gas Jets in big
frame. reminding everybody OF the worthy
channel through which charity was being
bestowed that night.
Then there was an array OF exquisite and
magnificent floral pieces awaiting the time
when they should be handed across the
footlights. There were fifteen or twenty Of
them-harps and lyres six feet high and
lovely baskets and punches of flowers,
odorous, delicate. sweet and glorious.
The expectant audience that filed the
house when the overture ended was fash
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RobertSon's imaginative powers and tacne
use of the English language as a librettlst
are again shown-what with this grouping
of operate productions, we repeat, San
Francisco is beginning TO lit up her head as
a musical center, and 10 command attention
In this respect from abroad.
We begin TO think we have all the art
conditions here for the lyric stage-New
York has Endorsed us in the matter Of
Robertson's "CRntata"-but. unfortunately,
Ii is also beginning to dawn on the obser-
want mind, after hearing the performance
of His Majesty" at the Grand Opera-house
last evening, that the composer ana libret-
fist, like The prophets Of old. have no honor
in their own country.
II such q performance of a brsnd-new
work as has just benefited a local
hospital 10 the amount of 5000
by an amateur company were had
in New York. Chicago or any other large
metropolis east of the Rocky Mountains. the
details would have employed the wires in
description 10 every available quarter of the
country.
But We suppose this production will rest
with the city in which it was made, limited
to the local journals Of the day and confined
to the fiPpant talk of society circles for the
hour
The manner in which king Cadenza"
was staged is worthy of all praise; in seem
cry and costumes it was perfect.
The first was the work of Mr.. Forrest
Seabury, one of the best pupils Mr.. William
7. Porter has given to pictorial stage art;
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atty, either INDECENT or affluens, and the
rapidity with which the Prince gained the
affection OF the maiden was positively stun
ming. The girls in the gallery sighed when
he took her hand and kissed ii.
"Princesses must be hard pressed for
lovers when they take up with the hired
hands about the palace" observed the one
who had spoken first.
Eyes; and to think, he only gets 81 a
week, too"
But you forget that her mother takes in
boarders."
This put local aspect on the love affairs
of the Prince and 1t was conceded by both
the girls that the young people on the stage
knew what they were about
In this manner the girls in the gallery fol-
lowed the plot through to the usual happy
denouement, alternately applauding the
music and discussing the startling and
heretofore hidden phases Of life in palace
as they were unfoded. They thought the
Prince took too charming for anything and
greatly admired the grace with which he
played the gardener. CHARLES DRYDEN
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the royal palace of Patata; second, the
ruined throneroom of the palace; third. the
garden of the palace-all OF which were
worthy Of a Porter. a Beverly, or John
Hennings, the great painters Of the last of
this century.
Coming, now, to the opera and the singers
1t must be conceded that, charming as the
music Is. and neat the libretto, full justice
was not done to either by the amateurs en-
gagged in the Interpretation last evening. 1t
seemed pity to entrust such nicely con-
structed work to drawing-room singers,
who appeared to lose sight Of the dramatic
effect entirely aud to eonfne themselves,
especially in the first act TO a tame vocali-
zation Of the lyrics. Ths first act
was mOnotonous, lacked action. and the re-
lief expected in the duet by the disguised
Prince (Mr. Donald de We're Graham) and
Miss Mary Wyman Williams as the artless
Princess did not come. The duet.
drop of water from Its earthly cell
swelled forth one day.
Is delicate to degree and is justly consld-
cred the gem of the opera, but its brilliancy
was not discovered because no partic ular
expression was given 1t.
The second act was great improvem emit
on Tue UIbts Liz was iuluscu iub IL ny tIld
arrival OF the travelling opera comique COM
pany at the impoverished court, with Mr..
Elmer de Pue as the Impresarlo and Mrs. L.
Brechemln as the prima donna. This lady
by her singing and acting carried the hon.
ors Of the evening. Her imitation of an
Italian opera scena reused the audi
ence. becoming dull. to something like
enthusiasm, and an encore Of the
scene vas demanded and given. In this
act also Mrs. Mary Myman Williams and
Mrs. Brechemin distinguished themselves
In the duet II Know not How Loves
Message Came" the contrast being sent-
mental on the part of the Princess and ma
teral as far as the prima donna's contrlbu-
ton was concerned. Mr.. Donald de We're
Graham also sang. but rather tamely, the
sonnet, "Oh, faded splendorw The arrival
of troop Of soldiers gave considerable AMI
nation 10 this act. The troop was led by
Mr.. Gordon Mills. and the movements Of
himself and Of his rank and file, as we'll as
the chorus. was feature of the opera.
The third act was carried through in fair
ly good style.
"His Majesty" will bear repetition: In
TACT we must have IL repeated IL its true
inwardness and great merits are to be made
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trouble dates back to last Noyem-
Der, when Howe inserted an advertise
ment in the papers stating that G. w. Howe
& Co., law firm established ten years,
practiclng In all courts, would give advice
free in all legal matters, and that marriages
could be annulled quickly and quietly.
George A. NJ. Ingraham who read the adj
verlisement, was induced to consult Howe
in relation to a libel suit. After hearing
the case, as Ingraham said, Howe requested
him to pay Sl5 which would cover the full
costs Of the action, and S25 more as re-
tainer but really as guarantee that lngra-
ham would not employ any other attorney.
Howe also told Ingraham that SIS would be
all that the action could cost him If he lost
and there would be no charge unless he
was successful. But he did not tell ln-
graham that ia accordance with the law the
plaintiff would be required to give bond IN
the sum of $500 10 guarantee the payment OF
costs and charges in case he did not win MS
case or that in case he lost the defendant
would be allowed 500 tor counsel fees.
Howe then advised Ingraham, to call on
Nj. II. Herman, an attorney, TO nave COM
plant drawn in accordance with The facts,
and told him that he (HOwe) would be re-
sponsibe therefor. When Ingraham stated
the facts 10 Herman he was told that in
accordance with the law he would be re-
quired to file a $500 bond Herman subse-
quently advised him as ne (hernan) had
received no money or fee not TO pro-
coed with the action. Then 1ngraham was
in a fix.
Herman, whom Howe had advised Ingra-
ham to have draw up the complaint, would
not proceed until he got his fee. which
lngraham could not pay without losing the
S25 which he had given Howe as guarantee
that he would not employ any other attor-
nav Inprabam went back and demanded
the retnrn of his money from Howe, which
was refused. Some time after Ingraham
again demanded his money from Howe, but
was again refused
Early this year the Bar Association got
wind of the transaction and committee
was appointed to Investigate the charges
On January 80 Howe appeared before the
association, having in the meantime for
warded the S15 10 1ngranam. who had
moved to the country, and from the fact
that charges were placed against him his
testimony could not have been credited.
In the complaint made by the Bar Asso-
citation 1t is set forth that the advertisement
published by Howe was false and scanda-
Ions. Tho statement that the firm was es-
tablished ten years and practleed IN all
courts was false; in tact Howe himself was
the only member of the firm, and after look
ing him up the complaint states that lie
could only practice in the Superior Court
and that instead of being established ten
years he had only been doing business two
years and three months.
This is very important case, for In all
large cities the Bar Association has done
away with this class of attorneys.
The case has been assigned to Judge
Stacks department. and is set for hearing
on February II Davis Louderback, A.
Comte Jr. and F. D. Brandon will be the
prosecuting attorneys for the Bar Asso-
citation.
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sweet strains of the silver-tongued harp
give way to the muffied crash OF the peanut.
But when Bernhard comes 10 town. or
Patti gives another OF her justly celebrated
"farewels," or society Comes TO the front
with an entertainment under the auspices
of charity, then womankind mounts 10 the
gallery.
II is not from choice they take this lofty
view OF the stage. The height of the prices
on the lower levels drives them to an alti-
tude where they can flutter on the outer
edge of society and contribute to the good
cause at the same time.
There were other women in the gallery.
young and old women, all deeply interested
in the fortunes CT the Prince and Princess.
but none more so than the two pretty girls
in the front row.
Both were refined and intelligent looking.
and their only excuse for taking to the
heights was that they didn't have the price
for seats fellow.
Between them they had purchased a book
OF the "opry." and were following the
course OF events with consuming interest.
The mIsfortunes Of the King particularly
impressed them
81 never knew they advertised for kings
the same as cOacnmen or partenderS," eX-
claimed one OF the girls. during the first OF
II thought they inherited the throne. like
common people do the ranches In this
country"
They do" replied her companion, "but
perhaps the line In Patata had died ont
and they were compelled to hire an out
slider"
How very queer"
"Yes. indeed; very queer"
Think OF royalty looking for a lob and
furnishing its own crown"
This pathetic picture Of kingly misery an
pealed strongly to the romantic sides of their
natures and both sighed deeply. They fol-
lowed the performance In silence for several
moments, then the first one spoke again:
DO you really believe the Queen Let fur-
nished rooms In the palace?"
"Why not. IL the Kings salary WASN'T
enough for the expenses of the housebold.
Couldn't she let the hall bedrooms to
dodgers and keep the best in the palace for
the family?"
1t was admitted that It lay within tho
province OF queen to do these things. and
the girls once more turned their attention
to the stage.
The love passages between the disguised
Prince Feodor OF Muscovy and the demure
Princess Enid banished all thoughts OF row.
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apparent. But the next time it must be
sung by professional singers and actors.
who are imbued with the idea that they are
singing comic opera-an idea that did not
seem TO be entertained at all by the ladies
and gentlemen who had 1t in hand last
evening.
The parts Of King Cadenza tMr. Charles
Dickman) and the Queen (Mrs. Charles
Dickman) were fairly we'll sustained in an
amateur way, but the work is open 10 OBJ
lection on account of POSITIVELY and lack of
action.
Praise must be given to the chorus for the
energetic work they showed Instead OF
being an operate adjunct, as 1t is usually
considered. the chorus on this occasion was
vital part OF the performance.
At the fall of the curtain on the first act,
Mr.. II. j. Stewart, the composer, and Mr..
Peter Robertson. author of the book. were
called before the curtain and appIauded by
the audience. GEORGE E. BARNES.
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the second were made from designs fur
nished by Miss Florence Graham of Lon
don, sister of Donald ds We're Graham, who
assumed the part OF the disguised Crown
Prince in the distribution.
The different scenes were realistic pic
lures; the costumes. without being able to
mention any particular period when they
were In vogue. were marvellous exhibitions
Of the skill of the designer and Of the con-
structlve art of the dressmaker.
Mr.. Seabury employed his brush on three
distinctive pieces: First, the exterior of
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picturesque peasants we're holding forth to
the Kings advisers about the arrangement
of the palace steps and the rickety property
ratings that inclosed the royal grounds.
The stage cat was prowling In and out OF
the wings, with an air Of mild but firm In
vestIgaton which seemed to say: ut is my
duty to see this thing through"
do you want a dress?" II was the
young lady from the costumer's who asked
this question of every girl as she came in
with dripping umbrella and som5er cloak.
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ionable one clear to the top gallery, where
the splendor Of evening costumes and spark
ling jewels was as noticeable as it was
below.
The curtain went up and from a great
crowd Of peasantry oddly aud prettily
dressed the opening chorus burst forth.
The air was lively and the audience was
pleased A minute later the King cracked
mild Joke and there was a faint smile. Two
minutes later Charles Dickman. as the
King. sang;
when I consented to be born
II was for me the saddest thing
The sAddest possible kind OF thing.
Then there was little applause.
Mrs. Mary Wyman Williams, the senti-
mental Princess, was quickly on the scene
and when she had finished her first solo
applause was Enthusiastically bestowed
and she responded to an encore. TIE
audience had become warmed up with in
terest and appreciation, which butincreased
as the play went on. and SO early In the
first act the pronounced success OIL his
Majesty" was established.
The second act was perhaps more pleas
ing than the first one. and the delighted
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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
A Gathering of Warriors.

The State League of Iroquois clubs will
meet In its annual conference on Wednes-
day. the 22d inst, as announced in circulars
IN all the clubs from the grand sachem,
Charles l.. Weller. The meeting will be
held at Iroauois Hall. 9o9h Market street.
In the evening Of the same day it IS in
tended to tender a banquet 10 Hon. Max
Pepper, chairman OF the State Democratic
Central Committee.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
An Exciting FOotrace.

Officer Z. O'Dea saw a man by the name
OF John Dooley in the act of striking
another on Market street, near Tenth. last
night and attempted to arrest him for bat
terry. Doolay saw him coming. however,
and started down Market street TO Eighth,
down which street he ran to Mission, where
he was stopped by Special Officer Bedell
and handed over to his pursuer. While he
was running down Eighth street with the
officer at his heels John Gall. who keeps
cigar-stand on that street, seeing the chase
endeavored TO stop the man by firing two
shots into the air from revolver. but did
not succeed, and the man would probably
have escaped had not the special happened
along at that moment.
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roar Of applause that made the house
sake broke forth. Behind the stage that
acious din sounded sweeter than all the
svslry of flute and violin, and when the
artain bobbed up again the final chorus
rs repeated with added vim and sweet
ness.
TIE curtain dropped and it again released
She enthusiastic applause.
Then the principals in the first act
aeoped on, before the curtain with grateful
bows and smiles. The delighted audience
had not vet expressed the degree of its ap-
proval. and the applause continued.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
LASSES ALOFT.

WO pretty girls sat high
up in the lofty gallery Of
the Grand Opera-house
gazing rapturously down
on the gorgeous specta-
Gle Of Ibis Majesty"
and the glittering reti-
nGe. 1t is not often that
women find their way to
this heaven" where
wreaths OF tobacco
smoke take the place
NJ a halo and TIM fom
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
BIRTHS ARRIAGES-DEATHS.
BORN.

BORN.
BAILEY-In this city, February 3, 1888 TO the
wife OF " J. Bailey, aso1.
wIENER--In this city, February 8. 1898. TO the
wife OF Mitchell Wiener, daughter.
LOW NEI In This city, January 20. 1893. TO the
wife of Daniel ID. Lowney, son.
CoLE-In this city, February 8. 1898 TO the wife OF
D. j. Cole, son.
BAIKIE-~In Lorin. February z. 1898 TO the Wife OF
James Baikie. q son.
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A PETIT SOUPER.

After the performance an elaborate sup
per was given at the Palace Hotel by the
staff Of the Polytechnic TO the composer and
librettist OF the opera. the artists and the
lady patropesses of the Polytechnic.
The menu was particularly recherche,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
IN THE WINGS.

L was just half an hour
before the time an
nounced for the curtain
to rise upon His Ma
jesty," and behind the
scenes all was confusion.
Stage-carpenters and
scene-sbifters In dusty
attire and nineteenth
century shirtsleeves
were conversing famil-
iarly with courtiers Of
- wtsAnI, 4
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
PETERS PLOT.

HERE is q plot In the
story of "His Majesty
which is laid in Patata.
But where is Patata ?
That is & mystery that
puzzles even the conspir-
ators, Peter Robertson
and his coadiutors.
Patata isn't on the
map, and somo doubt ex-
lists as 10 whether or not
IN holds q nlaoa on tha
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
A PRETTY OPERA.

He Public-great ruler
Of the destinies of what
men write and sing
listened to the youngest
comic oIera last night
and stamped it Great"
Was His Majesty" a
success?
Well, one would have
thought so about the
time the curtain went
down on the frat act at
- o. / ,-..
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THE FOLKS THERE.

LII the town and his
wife passed through the
foyer on their way to
the auditorium.
Mrs. II. j. Stewart
arrived rather late with
a party. She seemed
deaf and blind to every
one, and was evidently
absorbed in the APP
preaching fate of her
husbands music.
Georpe A. Newhall an
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
A DIVORCE LAWYER
Charged With Unprofes-
siOnal Conduct.
BAR ASSOCIATION AFTER HIM.
A Complaint Filed in the Superior
Court Against q. w. f1Owe-Ihe
Case Before Judge CARRIER.

IVORCES quickly and
quietly, no charge unless
successful, is what has
brought G. w. Howe into
bad repute with his
fellow-la wyers.
Yesterday the Bar
Association filed a COM
plant in the Superior
Court charging him with
unprofessional conduct
as an attorney and
counselor of law. The
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-09
BARNES REVIEW.

HERE were many who
saw His Majesty"
What with the Irish
Cantata" Stewart Rob-
ertson). bluff King
Hal" Stewart 0'COn-
nelD, princess Meta"
q. Il. Rosewald). and
now IBIS Majesty King
Cadenza." where II. J.
Stewards varied ana
nice knowledge OF eoun-
tArpOiut and Mr.. Peter
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DIED.

DIED.
ASSIGN Henry Nicholas, George
How'd John ii OBrien, Richard J.
Brennan Margaret PrItchard, Francis A
Carr George Roberts, William
Hooper Edward NJ Reiter, Bernhardt II.
johnson, Ann Smith, Mary
Keuscher, Louise Venue Daniel
Mccarthy, Daniel F. White. Russell
Mann Mrs Laura NJ. Wood. Captain g. Z.
Mogan, John {. Warren, Harry
BRENNAN-In this city, February 6. 1898. Mar.
garet, beloved daughter OF Richard and Mary j.,
and sister OF Peter. Daniel j. and the late Rich
ara J. Brennan. native OF Vallejo, Cal, aged IS
years M ontnS and u days.
Hf- Friends and acquaintance are respectfully
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NIARRIED.

HOwARD-MILLS- this city, February 8. 1898,
by tho Rev q. A. EaSton al Grace Church, Fred
erick PaIson Howard and Adeline Mills daughter
OF Mrs Edward Taylor OF San Mateo.
CROw-SULSBERG-lG this city February Z, 1893,
by the Rev. r b. Pullsn, John II. Crow and Hat
Susberg
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In using the Simmons Liver Regulator with my
chickens 1 take package, mix i, with the dough
and feed II TO them day. BY this treatment
i have never lost from chicken cholera or gapes
single chicken In he last FIVE years
Z G. BACON Edcefeld. s c.
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audience was liberal with its expressions OF
appreciation.
Artistically, socially and financially the
first production of His Majesty" was as
great a success as was ever won in San
Francisco by amateur talent. Everybody is
pleased thereat, and the Polytechnic will add
a nice sum to its treasury.
j. O. DENNY.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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