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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
A Picture of life.

yankee Notions will give way at the Grove
street this week TO French ones. In other words,
Mr.. Percy Plunketps play Will be supplanted
by marble Hearts, or the Sculptor's Dream,''
In which Miss Abbie Pierce Will play that pic
turesque and strongly marked character, Mile.
Marco, woman of the world. Marble
Hearts" purports to have been written by
Charles Selby, comedian, but the fac' is this
great allegory aud spectacle Is ADAPTED from
The French. 1t Is sublime picture of
lif- In nearly all its relations. with
a breadth OF intellectually and richness OF de-
scription that has never been approached by
more recent playwrlters. II was originally
played In this city at the old Metropolitan,
January, 1856. when Edwin Booth assumed
the role of Phidias, the sculptor, i'll the intro
ducti0n, and Raphael Duchatlet In the drama.
with Mrs. Catherine \. Sinclair as Aspasia and
subsequently Mile. Marco.
Commencing June 8, MIR. C. 7. Arper will
begin series of Milton Nnble's plays at this
theater, and be succeeded on July 81 by Mr..
Aubrey BOucicault aud Miss Victoria Batemau.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
AN OLD S1OKER.

When was young and my hair was thick
And purs was thin. used to smoke
Cigars. that now would make SICK,
y ct from their fumes l would evoke
Such visions as 1 never see,
Now am old.
Within each rank eheroot rolled tight,
A world of dreams there uset. to BIT
conquered new worlds every night:
One such cheroot would conquer me
Now ain old
Some of those dreams L can't forget;
And some came true-Tve wealth and name,
And one was-but a dream-and vet
Pm smoking still, and much the same,
Now am old
1 receiIect that those cigars
That brought that faitnIess dream to me
Turned bitterest asaes-we Il-let be!
Let ashes cover up old scars,
Now / am old.
I'm fifty odd-my hair Is thin,
My purse Is stout, and so am I:
take not half the comfort in
The best perfecto one buy
And visions no longer see,
Ana smoke is only smoke to me,
Now am old.
r. c. r. in Quips.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28

am not an impatient woman. l can
calmly watch an empty cable-car sail Sc
renely past NE while the gripman gaZes
seadfasIly ahead into the infinite ether.
and the conductor. intent upon his t1lrta-
ton with a pretty nursegirl on the side
walk, never once glances in my direction.
! can arise from my writing. lay aside my
pen and answer the summons of the do or
bell fourteen times in half an hour, tell
fourteen vendors of undesired wares thatI
do not need any patent saucepans; that L
never use hair dyes or complexion washes;
that l do not wish to buy needles; that L
have no old clothing 20 exchange for china
ornaments; that / do not care to subscribe
for the Ladies' Bone Twaddle; that l
prefer to buy hose and laces at the shops;
that-every housekeeper knows the whole
gamut of these wares that are being con-
stantly thrust under their noses at the
house door. | can maintain cheerful
countenance when out-of-town visitors
arrive unexpectedly on sweeping day. In
fact, l am a comparatively sweet-tem-
pered woman on ordinary occasions; but
NOT even long-established habits of self
control and a sense of common humanity
with even the most depraved of the race
can give me patience sufficient TO With
stand that modern ordeal known as shop
ping,
Am l unusually captiousP 1 often ask
myself. OF unusually stupid? Is it really
true that 1 do not know what want, or
that desire the impossibleP
[ sailed forth some time ago on the SIM
plest of errands. ! wished to purchase a
black silk handkerchief large size, to tie
about my throat when the wind blew too
severely in the evening.
/ accosted young woman in one of the
largest dIy-goods stores in the city. l pre-
sumo l did not look very smart-candld-
minded friends tell me l seldom debut L
know | spoke distinctly.
Il wish TO get black silk neck hand
kerchief," / said.
The obliging damsel turned and pro-
duced a box, opened it and showed me,
one after the other, five silk handkerchiefs.
all in different patterns OF black-and-
white checks.
No" l said, 81 want the solid color"
Without a word she set out another box
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28

your wishes better than you do yourself.
l encountered such n specimen the other
day at the glove counter of one of our
largest dry-goods stores. / had asked for
undressed kid gloves of a certain size and
color, and at once there was set down in
front of me box of dressed kids of that
size and color. glanced them over but
did not see the shade l wished. Another
box was at once produced. also of the
smooth kid.
Said l. somewhat timidy. for 1 knew
the glove clerk to be an awesome creature,
said /: bat these are smooth-I asked for
undressed kid" YES, know" was the
astounding reply, but these wear so
much better you'd better take them"
am usually easily browbeaten by this
fraternity. but l held that clerk 18th my
glltterlng eye, while | said, sternly:
VIII you be kind enough TO show me
what l asked for ?"
He took down box of undressed glo yes.
L found the shade l wanted. paid for the
articles, and took my departure.
Once. and once only. did l ever venture
to PROFOUND to one of these mighty beings
question regarding the course they usu-
ally pursue with US defenSeless women.
L had entered the store in a moment of
confidence in human nature. and asked TO
be shown silk cord-and-tassels. Some
thing in old gold or navy blue" The be-
whiskered individual produced box of
"uito ohos' ANe, odIu, L must Ddfe
either the blue or the old gold"
He then brought forth a roll of navy
blue worst"d braid, fiat, and about two
inches in width.
Said |, amazed and curious. anxious to
understand, if possible. the workings of a
brain that made such connections as that:
when l ask for one particular thing
why do you show me something so very
dltferent?' HIS reply was some what be-
wildering. On" he said. this is very
stylish ana think you will like it,"
But" l insisted, cit cannot possibly be
put 10 the same use as the cord-aud-las-
sells"
mo; but still" with a brilliant fash
of mentality-''it makes very handsome
trimming"
Nine is but an ordinary brain; such
flights of logic are beyond If. l failed to
grasp the idea and turned away in despair,
but still live in hope OF some day findin g
Clerk in some line of business who will
consent to show me what | ask for or re-
train from wasting my time and his own
when he cannot supply my need.
PENELOPE PowELsoN.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Seeing With Another's Ewes.

Listening TO Mr.. Henry H. Ragan's lectures
at the metropolitan is neatly said to be the en-
1nyment of the delights of travel without its
dscomforts. His second lecture, on London
Old and New" was delivered on Thursday
evening to a good-siZed audience, but by no
means as large as the attendance on Monday
evening, for the vety good reason that In The
first instance the ad mission was free and III the
second price was charg for admission. To-
morrow evening his theme will be "Shake.
sneare and the Avon" which will be replete
with information concerning tie home and
early life OF the great dramatic poet OF England
and the world.
Who walked In every path OF human Iife
Felt every passion. ana TO all mankind
Doth now, viii ever, that experience yield
Which his own genius only could acquire.
These lectures ought TO receive a greater
measure of attendance from the public than
has been so far conceded. They are good
lions tie finish of which has never been ex-
celled on the platform.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
HIS GREAT HEAD.
He Was Willing to Wait Awhile for
the Small Balance.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
The tramp came stumbling up to the
business mans desk without any sort of
an introduction.
81 want S." he said. slapping his hand
down with determined blow.
us that all you wanr?" asked the bust
ness man, quite undisturbed.
Eyes, il IS"
what liar you sre," said the business
man promptly. You know S. wouldn't
last you always. Now get OUT of here or
I'll kick you out" and the tramp turned
hastily and obeyed.
Six nours later be came back with his
face washed, and the business man did not
recognize him.
II want So" be said. as determined as
before.
rs that all you want?" asked the bust
ness man. for he remembered how well the
scheme worked before.
mo, 1t isn't" replied the tramp, 81
want 100000. but I'm willing to wait for
the other S499. $685."
"Wel. / like that" laughed the bust
ness man. "Here's quarter"
As the tramp went nut he chuckled:
Five beers" he said. i've got a great
head, have"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Personal and Other Jottings.

Mr.. Howard 2. Taylor has signed contract
with Anna Eva Fay 10 write drama for her
use. in which she is to incorporate her theo-
sophie "a business. Goods TO be delivered N
October
William A. Brady now managing Corbett at
the New California, has probably made more
money this year tnan any other manager on the
road. Corbett. Bobby Gaylor ana 1.-THE New
South" all having been big moDey-winners.
Miss Fanny Stenhouse, a welI-known con-
tralto is In Chicago, and will be heard shortly
IN a special role on the popular concert stage
The young lady Is the daughter OF Mrs +. b.
n. Stenhouse well known in literary circles
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
"rIaiue and Georgia."

A new war drama, written by Howard P.
Taylor from incid nts furnished him by L. r.
Stockwen. will be presented at the lattef's
theafer shortly after the Annie Ward Tiffany
engagement. The scenes are laid In d village
on the coast of Maine and in Geo gia, and the
picturesque scenery will be painted by Sea-
bury. Artists are now at work upon the
mechanism of the piece. The motif of The NAV
is SAID by those who have perused he manu-
script To be quite strong, and Is blended wi h
an interesting romance. Thrilling scenes of
The Civil war Will be graphically depict d. IN
terspersed with comedy, pathetic encounters
upon the battlefield, surprises. escapes and
other features of a melodramatic character
Should The play meet with favor here MIR.
Stoc, well proposes to book 1t East and will
himself appear as the sclntllating lumlnary.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Sinking Individuality.

Mr.. Z. s. Wizards recently expressed views
on the power OF an actor to sink his iudividu-
ality Will be a subject of interest to his many
Chicago friends. "An actor can and should
SINK his individuality absolutely in any part
that lie is called upon TO play" says Mr.. Will
lard. whether many actors possess this
qualification l cannot say; 1t is certain that
very few of them give evidence of its posses
sion. My theory is that an actor should lose
his Individuality, his identity, so far as his
audience IS concerned, the moment he steps
upon he stage. His best friend should not be
able 10 identity MN as 4 man OF his acQuai int
auce OF course, IN order to make this pos
slble. the author must have given him char
acter INTO which lie Can sink. shadow of a
Character that Of an ordinary person such as
you meet by The hundreds in the street or in the
estaurant-affordS no material upon which to
Work.
THE ACTOR MAY WE'LL SAY:
"'This is a mere shadow-Ihere is no char
acter to sink into But individuality can be
ABSORBED in strongly make characters such,
Tor Instance, as many OF the creations OF Dick
ems. In such parts no person in the audience
ought 10 be able 10 recognize his friend on the
Stage by any action. method of speech, OF
walking. or OF wearing his clothes. Eve ything
should be chang d, fIom the top of the head TO
the sole OF til fool, and the transformation
should be effected upon the stage. He may be
great favorite and the audience may receive
him with cheers. but If he walks out
OF the character which he is impersonat-
ing To bow his Acknowledgements he can
hardly, think, be regarded as perfect artist.
II al the eud OF the act there Is terrific applause
neither lie nor any memb + of the company
should step from The stage picture 10 appear
before the curtain, for the Illusion must suffer
from such proceeding. OF course while under
another mans management had 10 submit 10
his rules. and If they Iequred me TO acknowl-
edge applause | naturally smothered any OBJ
Jecilons l might have 10 use such inartislc
methods. As soon as secuT Il tbeater of my
own, however, was enabled to put my rheo-
rites into practice, and | found that my audi
ences were delighted To assist me in what they
evidently considered REFORM"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
From the FootIigrits to Domesticitv.

The news that Miss Marie Wainwright is to
retire from he stage at the close of the present
season has been received with feelings OF dis
satisfaction by habiues of the theaIer that are
most complimentary 10 that actress. In reply
TO a question concerning the reasons that led
her to determine uunn facing this step Miss
wainwright said: Yes. | am gong TO leave
the stage, aud for several reasons. have had
my .mbitions and they hav- been gratlfied in
greater degree tnaB | could have reasonably
hoped for. / wauted TO play a leading part in
Shakespearian comedy, and for Two seasons
dtd 50. Then | wished to u what coulu do
in romantic drama, and the success of Amy
RObsart' has been all that i could have asked.
My ambition has thus been gratlfi-d. and do
not wish IL ever 20 be said of me that | Jagged
super fiuous. But The main r aSon for my de-
termination TO abandon my chosen profession
il of IA domestic nature. My two daughters are
at an agr when they require a mothers care
and l intend 10 give 1t IL them. | cannot do
this ana remain on The stage. SO l have deter
mined to give up the latter. My last perform
ance Will be given ut Detroit In Junc.n
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
America Has SPOILED Her.

William Archer. the English critic, thinks
Mrs. Kendas American tour has done her
harm. He says: "lt has broaueued and hard
ened her style almost beyond recognition, rob-
bling 1t of naturalness, or spontanelty, OF charm.
She remains an accoinpli he'd actress one who
knows her business; but, alas! the word 'Dus-
ness is fatally just one IN this context. The
Eabit of driving home her effects In vast thea
ter~, populated wi h piayguers who like their
art on The vast American scale, has converted
her from a delightful cOmedienue, Il mistress of
unf0tced humor aud pathos, Into a powerful
melOdramatlc actress, impressive al her best
moments, STACEY Qhere is no otuer word for ~
al her worst"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
A DinIonnatist.
Chicago Record.

Wanderer Wiggins-No. mum. / do not
want no money or food or place to sleep.
Goodness Knows. mum, I'm no beggar
merely want to inquire If that beautiful
little baby in the front yard Is worm. mum.
It's the prettiest young 'un l ever seen,
an
Mrs. Youngwed-Do come right in. my
good man, and sit down in the parlor
while send TO the grocer's. Do you pre-
sert?
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Ienatian Council No. 35.

The musical and literary entertainment TO be
given by Ignatian Council No. 80 of the Young
Mems Insti ute, Friday evening, June 2, at
Metropolitan Hall. promises TO be rare treat
An address.wlll be delivered by Rev. George
Montgomery upon "Catholicily and Patriot
ISM" The programme will be under the direc-
tion of Professor A. G. Elmer of ST. Mary's
Cathedral and Mr., a. NJ. Thornton.
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To-Niqht. at the Baldwin.

Edouard Rrmenyi, as a volnist, is as well
known by The general public as he is by the
professional musicians. Originality is his most
marked characteristic. BE does not COPY; he
creates, and his music has all the charm OF
spontaniety. What Is more to the purpose he
has he ability 10 convey some idea TO he
minds of general audience 10 whom The aver
age composition is simply maze of melody
son al the Baldwin TDeater this Sunday even
Ing, and also close that house for period of
aaLS
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Meiodrama Paws.

AT least this is the erience of the manage
ment OF the Stockwell. with Annie Ward
Tiffany in ShewelPs work, "The Shadows of a
Great City," This actress. who has adopted
the Hibernan as her special line. makes so
much out of the old Irish woman Biddy Roman,
coarse but kind-hearted. that she has effect
ually stamped it as the leading char acter in the
dGamatls persona of the melOdrama. Blddy
Ron n Is striking example of an actress sink
ing her individuality in an assumed person.
alton. Together with Messrs. Stockw
and Osbourne. she is one of trinity of hlsr
onic excellence that reminds an auditor of the
better days OF The stage. Stockweli plays Far
ron, the street arab taking his first d gree In
the penitentlary. in quaint but natural way,
while George Osbourne, as the Jew, handles
one of those eccentric characters in which he
always excels. Henry z. Jewett is another
efficient element i'll the successful result of
"ShadowS"-in fact, the Stockwell supporting
company, taken altogether aud considering The
times, leaves but scanJ room for adverse
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28

Sacramento. Stoc ton and Marysvlle, receiv-
ing from large audiences the most profound
and sincere demonstrations OF approval. Muir.
dock went to England In 1856. 1t was a matter
of surprise TO many, after the welcome he re-
ceived in California. ana the financial success
he met with, that lie never made a second visit
to this State. Probably his worldly experiences
had taught him TO leave well enough alone.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
"LADY RLARNEY."

When Miss Tiffany Is through with the old
riverside Irish woman. which Will be at the end of
this week, she VIII bring forward her second
piece, named above, and written specially
for her Dy Mr.. Alfred Kennedy. Ii will be per.
formed at the Stockwell for the first time in
San Francisco. Tie title is quite suggestive
one, and brings up mental pictures Of the wbims
and oddities that pervade ali classes in life you
find 1t on the Green Isle. There must be IN Lady
Barney" room for great deal of wholesome
Irish fun. ana Miss Tiffany is just the woman
to crystalline it. We find the new play has
been pronounced upon by some able critics,
among others Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, who con-
siders it st oug and full of opportunities for act
ing. Cast as 1t Will be 1T the StOckwell the fact
may b. accepted that MIR. kennedys play Will
receive ample Justice
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Looking to the Future.

1t appears that the Hon. CHARLES Hoyt has
not alone made VIII that leaves ali his I'll =
atrical property TO Bert Dasber, but that if he
dies before he has time TO alter II the theatrical
world will be somewhat astonshed. MIR. How
Is worth nearly a halfmillon dollars and has
not living relative. The theatrical firm
known now as Hoyt & Thomas Will at his death
become Dasber & thomas. The beautiful
HoYt home, with its private theater and
spacious giounds, at Charles own. n. H.. will
b turned iDtDa home for indisenI actresses
1t will he called the "Fiora Walsh Home" and
endowed with SI50.000. Mrs Walsh, Mr.
Hoyps molher-iu-Iaw, will get $4,000, aud
the balance vii, be used To build a nlausoeum
In which VIII rest Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt and Mr.
HoyL's father
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
POPULATION
Inside Of City Limits, 10000.
INCLUDING TEE SUBURBS 100000.

WE OFFER FOR SALE: Beautiful Homes, Neat
Cozy Cottages and Elegant Modern Dwellings, Select
Building Sites in the heart Of the city and on the
Piedmont and East Oakland Heights along the lines Of
the various Gable and Electric Roads.
Land subdivided and sold AT AUCTION Or
PRIVATE SALE Lots offered in all the principal
holdings now the market, and Catalogues sent on
application.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
BUSINESS PROPERTIES

PAYING SIX AND SEVEN PER CENT PER ANNUM
NET on the money invested with bright prospects of
steadily advancing values.
SEVERAL LARGE TRACTS OF LAND for sale
which offer rare opportunities for speculation. They
are offered by the acre and could be sold in small lots
without delay at large profit.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-28
Novelties for the Last Week.

Next week will be the last OF "The Hoolah'
at the TiyOli. In order TO strengthen il
still further for The last performances
Mr.. Ferris Hartman will sing his latest topi-
ca. soug, "A Very Old Gag, but 1t
Went" IL place of I" Nobody Knows"
This song Will permit him Introducing his
pautOmimic and dialect limitations. Miss
Sainger and Mr.. Branson will have new songs
and new duets aud Miss Lid ard Will intro
duce May Irwin's latest hit HALF Pas Nine"
a descriptive song viii, dance. No opera pre-
sented for long Time has had the wealth OF
novelty, the brlllancy OF mounting and the
precision OF production that has made this
piece one OF the shining successes OF the
season.
MORE ENGAGEMENTS.
Additional eclat VIII be given The general busi-
ness of "The HoOan" this week by the engage
ment of the Heeley Brothers ana Baldwin and
Daily, who are known throughout Europe as
The -Four Zulu Kings; also as the African
jungle MOkes. They will appear IN their won
derful acrObatic feats. heh-kicking and leg
mania. !. DAILY Will introduce his great act of
turning fourteen twisting somersaulIs III rapid
succession. This VIII be their first apps al auce
in America.
THE TIvoLTs NEW OPERA.
Following The Hoolah" will be presented
for The first time ia English in America lgnaz
bou!Ps romantic opera In TWO acts. "Ibe
Golden Cross" IN sreparation for over two
months. This idealistic opera is one of III.
favotlteS of The musical ceniers of Europe, aud
Is IN ltn simpler the most beautiful aud
touching OF all the authors works. Ii peri AIMS
10 love aud cOnseri.tion. Its action tax IS
PLACE IN France during the period of 1S12-l5-
the lime OF NapOeOn's famous movements
IN Europe. An augmented chorus and orchestra
VIII assist the principal operaIIc members of
scenic effects and mechanism Will make this
production, no doubt, one worthy OF note.