The morning call., 1893-08-21
Twelve Hundred Dollars
the Result.
BIG BENEFIT FOR THE FAIR.
A Packed House Listened to the The
atricaI Entertainment at the
Baldwin Theater.

commented Julius kahD, with a com
placent smile. He is secretary OF the
finance committee and represents il at all
the entertainments given in aid Of the
exposition.
The boX-ofice receipts were S1113 %.
he continued, land the outside sale Of
seats. not yet reported, will easily increase
the amount to S1200."
Every cent of this sum goes directly to
the fair fund. The theater, services of
the performers and attendants, music,
printing and costumes were all donated,
go that the receipts are net. The only
free seats in the house were in he box.
occupied by members of the executive
committee. Even REPRESENTATIVES Of the
press were obliged TO remain standing
during all four hours of the performance.
1t was fine show. That was the gem
eral verdict as the audience fled regret
fully from the theater. All the theatrical
people In town-and there are more than
800 OF them-had volunteered their services
and the chief difficulty experienced by the
managers was in utilizing all the stage
talent at their disposal. AS it was the acts
from Jane" and "Rapch TO-" announced
in the programme, had 10 be omitted 10 the
great disappointment of the audience.
1t was an appreclative house and almost
every number was encored in spite of the
printed prob bitiOn on the programme.
Blanche Walsh will have reason to change
her opinion regarding the cOldneSs of san
Francisco audiences. Her appearance ut
the stage wings was the signal for pro-
l0nged applause. 1t was renewed at tie
close of her recitation and she was recalled
three times. Several bunches OF handsome
flowers were presented 10 her. She was
the only performer thus honored, but the
audience lad apparently made up lis mind
to single out Miss Walsh for mark of its
especial appreciation.
Some amusement not on the bill was
furnished when Colonel A. Andrews of
the executive committee appeared on the
stage in the capacity of auctioneer The
colonel looked very dapper in his black
frock coat, lavender trousers, white era vat,
ruby breastpin and red bOutonniere.
A smoking outfit, presented for the pur-
pose by Julius Morris. was offered at
vendue. The bidding quickly ran from
$40 10 $50. at which figure it was declared
sold.
WHO'S the buyer?" asked the colonel,
holding out the red plush box, ON the
merits OF the contents Of which he had
been expatiating.
Me-" chimed a deep voice from the
gallery, regardless of the rules of syntax.
who is me?" Queried the amateur auc-
tioneer.
The reply was indistingushable. The
COtOuCi l6p6dl6u Tie Qu6SblOu TWO OF IDre6
times, with request for distinct reyela-
tion OF the buyers identity.
Just throw me a twenty-dolar piece to
bind the bargain, then," suggested An
drews.
& No coin. was forthcoming, so the pur-
chaser's name was agaih requested.
Rookie" was the best any one could
make of the answer.
It'll be rocky for you if you don't paw
up, warned the colonel.
Prescott House." shouted the voice up
stairs.
At this the audience, which had been
greatly amused during the dialogue, broke
out into roar of laughter. in the midst
of which the colonel precipitately retired.
The entertainment commenced with
song by Miss May Boheo billed as "Fhe
Black Nightingale" Charles HUM gave
s9me specialties which we're highly appre-
ciated; and then the pair Joined forces in
q butterfly dance. encOred several times.
After some good singing by the Forum
male quartet, "ManZeila, queen of the
rolling GLOBE" gave a clever eXhib of
balancing and clubs winging. She was
followed by Ferris Hartman in a clever
recitation, which cOnvulsed the audience.
The greatest vocal success of the after
noon vas Miss Carrie ROma's rendering
of I'll Bacio." Her voice was clear and
sweet, filling the theater nicely. AS an
encore she sang LAS in the Deep, Distant
Past" in good form. and was again re-
called. The second act of Forgiven"
Stock Company, and during the excite
ment of the melodrama woman tainted.
She was quickly restored. however, and
then the audience turned its attention to
Miss Lena Crews vocal effort.
After Blanche Walsh's recitation. her
namesake gave an exhibition Of the sword
dance in Highland costume. She was
succeeded by Garry Hopper, a rapid change
artist, who gave clever exhibition. His
best work consisted in the nicely of the
mechanical devices he used in effecting
his changes of raiment. The audience
distinctly approved of him. but the ladies
caught their breath at the evoIutions of
Dolores the king High-kicker."
An acrobatic performance by the De-
venes. the Carmencita dance by little
Beatrice Bube, the good trombone playing
of Walter Il. CulVerd and triosof guitars
by the Romerez family were part of the
varied programme. The entertainment
concluded with the playing by mandolin
orchestra called the Venetian Lady
Troubadours, who made a very crediLable
appearance.
Leo Cooper directed the dramatic and
Thomas Z. Leary the vaudeville part of
the performance. The committee that ar
ranged the benefit and aided Messrs.
Cooper and Leary in making the enter
tainmept such a signal success were: Alf
Ellinghouse, j. j. Gottlob. L. r. Stock
well, Alfred Bouvier. Charles Meyer,
William Kreling. George Wallenrod, Rome
Harris. Ii. f. McGarvie. Ned Foster, Leo
Cooper. Thomas e. Leary and Louis Nor
geDstern.
Colonel A. Andrews. in behalf of the
executive committee, has been advocating
the closing of tEe public schools on Thurs
day, after recess, 10 enable the pupils to
attend the ceremonies connected with
breaking ground for the Midwinter Fair
buildings at GolIen Gate Park.
The Native Suns Of Vermont have ar
ranged another benefit for the exposition,
to be given at Odd Fellows Hall next Fri
day evening. There will be a ball. pre-
ceded by literary and musical entertain
ment. The participants will all be talented
artists, and very enjoyable programme
will be presented. Vocal snlos will be
given by Mrs. Martin Schultz and j. c.
Hughes.
The Forum quartet will also sing. the
Misses Belle ana Lolita Rodgers will giyea
banjo duet, Miss May Cook will play the
cornet and Leo Cooper will contribute a
recitation. and the Programme will end
with the comedietta, "a Cup of lea" by
the Vermonters' Dramatic Company. with
the following actors: Arthur w. Jones.
Frank r. HAYES Charles Parrington ODD