The record-union., 1894-01-16

an old boatswain in the navy, made up
with remarkable success. 1t was a bit of
mastery work in make up' and he
sustained the character of a tough
courageous, but discreet old tar with
great skill. Mr.. Cleaves was first in the
Turkish half OF the cast and represented
vengeful and cruel Sultan well. The
scenery is handsome throughout. The
play is heavy in dialogue, climaXes are
several times reached and then the
ground all gone over again. The piece
resembles the 'Ereneh Spy" in some
respects, in others it is widely different.
1t is American, patriotic, military and
full of action and thrilling situations.
The Tourage Arabs, seven in number,
gave wonderful performance between
the second and third acts. In pyramid
work their equals have been seen here
in tumbling and startling and sensational
ground and lofty work they are wonders.
surprising any exhibition of that order
ever seen In California. "TrlpolT Will
run for the week and Saturday matinee.
At the Metropolitan Theater this even
ing Barlow Bros Mammoth Mnstrels
will reappear. They played here De-
cember 2lsJ with success. The Barlows,
/ Theliam and James, are excellent
comedians, and they are supported by
Bob and John Morrissey, Fred Mark
ham. Frank Berry. Ed. and Charles
kennard, W illiam German and Harry
Wesley, who do efficient work in the
first-part and furnish amusing specialties
for the olio of novelties which follows,
and includes Scoheld, the equilibrist
and juggler, and Scott, the contortionist.
The Iowa State Band concert which
will take place i'll the Metropolitan The
ater tomorrow evening promises to be
grand success in every way. The house
viii unquestionably be packed. Mrs.
William Beckman, Messrs. 4. w. Hale,
y. Heilbron, II. q. Smith. Frank Miller,
Governor Markham and many others
who visited the Column bian Exposition
are enthusiastic in praise OF the band'S
performance. Its coming is therefore
hailed with much pleasure by its many
friends in this city.
This is the first opportunity the citizens
of Sacramento have had to make direct
subscription to the fair, and every dollar
subscribed IN this manner will represent
more than value received in the perform
ance 10 be given.
in addition to the bands magnificent
corps of soloists the following have been
recently added: Mr.. keyes, who was
several years first cOrnetlst of the Elgin
Band; Air. Seavey, Tor three years with
Gilmore and two years with tie Second
Regiment Band, and noted as one OF the
greatest bass players III the nited States;
Fred Nieland, who for five years was
with the Marine Band in Washington,
and who has achieved great repute as
helicon player; Mr.. Kendall, celebrated
euphonium soloiSt; Joseph Ulch, Il b
clarinet player, WHO was connected with
the United States Marine Band OF Wash
ington for Iour years. and Mr.. Hubbard,
former solo clarinetist with the Second
Regiment and SouZa's band.
The foregoing acquisitions make the
organization complete in strength, in-
strumentation and effect Hatch, the
tenor, has been before the public long
time in Italian, English and comic opera
He studied III Italy. Has been connected
with some OF the leading opera compa-
MES OF the country. lie has high lyric
TENOR voice, sweet, musical, under per-
fect control; has sung the leading tenor
roles in over sixty operas, created many
of the tenor roles in Gilbert u Sulliyan's
operas and is considered one of the best
exponents OF ballad music in America.
He was the original Ralph RackstraW
and virtually made that part when Pin
afOre" was first introduced in New York.
As balladist he is great favorite in the
East.
Too much stress cannot be placed on
the ability OF the prima donna soprano,
Miss Effie Stewart, whose coming has
been preceded by most fattering Euro
pean and American press notices. Miss
Stewart has beautiful voice. lauItless in
defamation and perfect in method.
The members of the committee in
charge OF sacramento Day in the Mid
winter Fair are taking an active interest
in the matter.
Tickets can be procured at Metropol-
itan Theater box office. Seats can be re-
served at G. a. Neales music store al
Ninth and streets. Owing to the linn
tied seating capacity of the theater, it will
be we'll to reserve as early as possible.