The morning call., 1894-01-16
AT THE THEATERS.
Success of "The Ensign"
at the California.
"The Dancing Girr' Opens Second
Week at the Baldwin-Concerts
in Prospective.

"The EnsigE," Haworth's naval play, was
presented TO a large audience at the New Cali
fornia last evening. The play was directed by
Jacob Lit and Thomas II. Davis. II is not a
novelty In this city. but the manner of its pres
entatiOn enhanced the strong features it DOS
sesses. The business deals with the naval
features Of our internecne war, and introduces
President Lincoln, Gideon Weles, Secretary Of
the Navy dnrlng the Lincoln administration
Admiral David q. Farragut Captain Charles
wilkes. commander of the United States war
ship San Jacinto. and other famous leaders of
the time. II is full of hustle and interest. MIR.
Walter Edwards Ensign Ben Baird, BIB is a
conspicuous figure, and it was played In a full
all around way that made 1t very enjoyable.
Mr.. George r. Sprague who assumed the role
of Lieutenant Horace Blythe of II. NJ. S. War
rior, and who proves 10 be an American rene
gade, rendered an ungrateful part with a good
deal OF acting ability, buT. of course, with not
much acceptance by the audience. The man
who consents 10 enact snch an uuSaVoTy in
digidusl bel = an American audience is en-
titled 10 double salary. The Ensign" ought
TO enjoy good run.
"Tne Dancing Girl" entered with a good
showing on its second week at the Baldwin,
c OnsiderDg the uncertain state Of the weather.
MeteOrOlogicay considered. the Baldwin is un-
fortunate in this respect. IL Is the theater of
the elite, and sometimes the state OF the mid
winter climate Of California has as much con-
sderation in the minds OF lis patrons as the
splendid artistic performance they might see at
the theater II they braVed prospective or an
actual storm. however, the benches were
nicely filled last evening, and will be for the
rest OF the week, 'if the clouds roll by"
The Tivou is still running its holiday spec
iacle. THE Island of Jewels" 10 strong audi
torium support. The patrons OF the Tivol are
neither sugar nor SALT aud so they are not
afraid OF rain water. Many new features have
been introduced. and, therefore, it pays. out
side OF the spectacular attractions, TO see the
piece again.
The Orpheum Music Hall is drawing well.
Libe raIrs music and variety attractions are
the features of the time.
Until further notice. the Grove-street. the
Stockwel and the AlcaZar are closed for
dramatic purposes.
StOckwelPs Theater will, however, be lighted
up Friday evening next and genuine Italian
OPERA Lucia di Lammermoor," will be rem
dered by genuine Italian company under the
direction OF A. Spadina, the Park Band
maestro. The company presenting DOnizettPs
great work is known as the "Italian Philhar-
monte Society, G.. W. the last initials being a
tribute to the idol OF the opera loving world.
Guiseppi Verdi. The organization has been In
existence for some time and numbers among
its members many voices OF unusually good
cultivation ana quality. SgnOr Spadina has
selected his orchestra with great care and
anticipates an artistic success. The sale OF
seats Will begin al Sherman, Clay & Co.'s
music-Store Wednesday morning, January II.
The first OF series OF four concerts to be
given by Nathan Landsberger, violinist, and
Samuel q. FleishmaD, pianist and composer.
will take place at Golden Gate Hall next
Wednesday evening, January II. The remain.
ing concerts will be at intervals of three weeks
1t is the intention OF the young musicians, both
of whom are well known and very popular
here, TO give programmes of a varied order
ana including works of classical as we'll as
modern composers. European novelties never
before given in this city will be introduced, and
the best artists obtainable will be engaged to
assist.
In the first concert Mr.. LandsbeTger will play
WleniawskPs "Polonaise," in D major, and
Mr.. Fleishman Will give ChOpin's "Polonaise, u
Op. %. The number of the evening, however
is expected 10 be the Beethoven sona'a for
violin and piano, Op. 80, No. 3. Mrs. Sedgeey-
Reynolds, cOntraltO. Will be the vocalist and
Will sing for Ihe first time two ballads by Shat
ter Howard, San Francisco composer rapidly
achlf wing popularity. The concluding number
will be Albert Beckers Piano Quartet u
played, Ii is believed, for the first time In this
country, Mr.. Fleishmau having received the
manuscript dlreci from Europe. The exec
utanIs Will be Messrs. Landsberger, Heine,
Jaulus and Fleishman. The sale of seats is at
Sherman, Clay 6 Co.'s.
Adolpn Bauer's second winter series of sym
phony concerts, which will begin Friday after
noon, January &c, at the 1ivoli promises to be
| the most successful be has yei given. The sub
| scrlption sale. which is now progressing al
! Sherman, Clay & Co.'s is unusually large.