The record-union., 1894-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

At the Metropolitan Theater tonight
the Warde and James combination in
Francesca da RiminI" with Warde as
Lanciotto and James as the jester. In
Frederick Warde and Louis James have
been found tragedians worthy of wearing
the mantles Of ths great artists lately de-
parted. Both are men of fine stage pres
ence; both are of splendid dramatic abil-
ity. and they read Shakespeare's lines
as we might imagine the immortal bard
designed them to be read. Each has
made an enyiable reputation as the head
of company, and in his respective line
of work can now hardly be equaled.
The association of these eminent artists
Tor the purpose OF keeping up the interest
OF the American people in the Legitimate
drama is an important event OF the
dramatic field, and all will hope that it
will substantially reward them. The
elimination OF the Booth, Barrett, Me-
Collough and other famous stars, looked
as If the days of Shakespearean plays on
the American stage were numbered for
long time, but by the organization of
this com mbination the threat is happily
averted. Warde has gathered about him
very strong company we are assured,
and we are told that no pains, no ex-
pense, have been spared TO produce the
line OF plays selected, and with himself
and Mr.. James in title roles, reason
| therefore to expect rich treat. AT To-
nights performance an Islam theater
party of one hundred will attend from
the ranks OF the A. A. o. Mobiles OF the
Mystic Shrine, with which masonic
pleasantly and social feature Mr.. Warde
has been especially closely identified:
After the performance the Shrlners Will
entertain Mr.. Warde at banquet.
At the Clunie Opera house this evening
the very rapid pretty spectacle and COM
edy-drama, around the World in
Eighty Days." will be repeated. 1t is
taking well and drawing thoroughly
pleased audiences nightly. 1t will be
played for matinee Saturday.
Reserved seats are now being secured
at Coopers music store, Seventh and j
streets, for the two grand concerts on
Sunday afternoon and evening by Sousa's
Band. The band wherever heard is re-
cipient Of unstinted conmendation. The
San Francisco Chronicle has this to say
III the course of long account Of the fare
well concert in that city:
The concert was a notable event Despite
the tact that 1T was announced TO begin
shortly after noon, the benches and driveway
In front OF the music pavilion were crowded
with people long before that hour. The Wis
itors seem to have come Tor the sole purpose of
hearing Sousa, for they walked direct from the
gate 10 the pavilion, and from the time the
great leader raised his eaton until the last note
OF Aud Lang Syne' had died away they re-
ma ned rooted to the spot. There were eight
printed numbers on the programme, but the
band played thrice that number before the
crowd would let them go. They fairly went
wild with delight Sousa responded literally
and invariably gave something popular,
either one OF his own marches or something
that would start every foot on the ground
tapping in time with HIM. The washington
Post March" he played three times during the
concert. When the Liberty Bell March, the
last number on the programme, had been rem
dered the people cheered and cried tor more.
In response every member of the band stood
up and ''Auld Lang SYne' was rendered in
manner that moved everybody within hear
ing of the band. AS soon as the first strains
were recognizable the people stood up, too,
and most of the men removed their hats.
When the piece had been concluded, three
times three were given for Sousa and his men.
The Exposition Band then came to the stand
and opened its concert with one of Sousa's
marches. This compliment closed the fare
we'll 10 the great leader, who left for the train
amidst the hearty good-byes and sincere re-
gretS of his thousands of San Francisco
admirers.