The record-union., 1893-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

AT the Metropolitan Theater this even
ing John Stetson's Boston Globe Theater
Company will present the drama 1.-THE
Crust of Society,"" 1t has had great sue
cess in the East and on this coast, and the
company is represented as exceptionally
strong. The play is an adaptation of
Dumas celebrated drama lie Demi-
Monde" Several versions of this famous
French dramatist's works are played on
the English stage. 1t treats of a subject
which will be interesting SO long asa
spark OF human nature remains. 1t treats
of its subject according to the ideas which
recommend the advisability OF presenting
human nature as it Is, regardless of moral
effect. Naked facts, if not vulgarly por-
trayed, we are told, are attractive, and it
may be said that play OF the character
OF 1.-The Crust of Society" will therefore
of necessity attract people to witness its
performance. The Crust of Society,'
was arranged by Miss Louise Imogen
Quincy, young lady of refinement and
intelligence, who occupies a position of
amiable prominence in Boston literary
circles, and by William Seymour. a STAGE
manager of highest rank. Literary
ability and practical experience are thus
combined, and something more than the
common should result. 1t is said that
the play bristles with strong situations
and that Its cllmaxes are exceedingly
effective and decidedly original. The
brief outline OF the story is: A woman
of humble birth and unsavory reputa-
ton manages by much shrewdness to
gain a footing in society under the guise
of a widow. An honorable soldier falls
in love with her, and she PLAYS her cards
so cunningly that he finally oilers her
his hand and fortune. A man of the
world, former lover of the adventures
and a true friend OF the soldier. learns of
the preparations for the marriage-and
endeavorS to prevent its contamination.
In doing this, he incurs the enmitv of
his friend and a series of complications
follow. But at last the would-b be hus-
| band IS shown the woman's pertdy by a
clever trick, and he escapes from her
tolls. There is no punishment for the
SHINING woman. She is as prosperous at
the fall OF the curtain as she appears to
! be at its raising. In this respect THE
Crust of Society" is decided departure
from the average play dealing with sim
liar characteristics of human nature
Manager Stetson brings all the fine
scenery and paraphernalia of the play
used elsewhere.
At the Clunie Opera-house this evening
the sensational drama, 1.-THE Pulse of
New York" There are many striking
situations in the play and several thrill
ing tableaux, as the pi1e-driver scene.
the elevated railroad scene and the great
| fire scene. The play gives Miss Nam
merry, MIR. Waldron and Jennie Calef fine
opportunities which they EN- brance, with
the result that a capable and rounded
effect is produced. Miss Powers has
pleasing songs and Miss Caswell clever
dances in the play.
The young people of Calvary Baptist
Church will give an entertainment of a
social, musical and literary character at
the church this evening, at which the fol-
| lowing programme will be rendered: In
strumental solo, Miss Dollie Brown; reci-
tation, Miss Lille Stauifer; Instrumental
solo, Johnnie Wilson; recitation, Popping
/ Corn" Ada Rentro; Instrumental duet,
| Mrs. ]. L. Rowe and Miss Edith Renfro:
cornet, Sterling Nourse; vocal duet, Miss
| Minnie Gore and Harlin Jefford; recita-
ton, Church Organ" Ethel Renfro;
vocal solo, Mrs. Carrie +. Turrell; instu-
mental solo, Miss Edith Reutro; recita-
| ton, Miss Hattie Noteworthy; vocal duet.
Miss Minnie Gore and Miss Lena Gore;
instrumental duet, MeSsrs. Meyers and
Jefiord; vocal solo, VIII Hopkinson; re-
freshments
Harmony Lodge, Knights and Ladies
of Honor, will give its closing party this
evening at Pythian Castle.