The record-union., 1894-04-21
AMuSEMENTS


At tAe Metropolitan Theater this even
ing Helena Modjeska Countess of Bo-
zenta) will appear in Frederick Schiller's s
historical play in five acts, adapted to the
English stage by Louis Wingfeld,
"Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.n Madame
Modjeska will be supported by the dis
tinguished actor, Otis Skinner, as Robert
Dudley and the same company of players
that supported her in March in Chicago
and appear with her at the Baldwin
Theater, San Francisco, on Monday
next. OF Modjeska as an artist it is need
less 10 say much, since her place in the
drama is too well known and universally
acknowledged to call for comment. Per-
hapS in 10 play is she to be seen at better
advantage than in Schiller's tragedy.
The character of Mary Stuart admirably
fits her own gentle and affectionate traits
and her dignitied and regal bearing. It
was in this play that Madame Modjeska
established her reputation in London,
after the American public had placed the
seal of its high approval upon her art.
The audience is introduced to Mary Stu
art shortly before the tragic event which
brought to an end her long imprlson-
ment of nearly twenty years. The most
notable scenes in the play are the ones
between her and Lord Burleigh, that of
her meeting Queen Elizabeth, the mono
logue of Elizabeth before signing the
death warrant of Mary and the final and
most affecting one in which Mary bids
farewell to the faithful retainers and to
Leicester.
Madame Modjeska's manager gives as
surance that every detail as to costumery,
stage fittings, scenery, etc. has been
looked after to secure an ideal production
of the tragedy. 1t is in this drama that
Modjeska wears about her neck a curious
chain, with a miniature lamp hanging
from it. This chain is of virgin gold and
is known as the "Agnus Del" There are
only two in existence, so far as known,
and the original, which was once the
property of Mary, Queen OF Scots, is now
among the English. The duplicate Mod
Prince of Wales at the conclusion of her
London engagement as testimonial
from his family in recognition of her
genius. The costumes of the piece, we
are assured, are of the richest description,
and the one worn by Modjeska in the
last act is known to be a historically cor
rect copy of the dress worn by Mary
Stuart at her execution.
AT the Clunie Opera-house this after
noon at o'clock New York Day by
Day" will be played by the stock COM
pany for matinee performance. 1t will
be repeated this evening and will be
given for the last time tomorrow night
Announcement is elsewhere made that
Sousa's band, now playing in San Fran
cisco, will give two concerts here week
from tomorrow at the new Pavilion,
afternoon and evening. The band has
had as great, If not greater, success in
San Francisco than did the famous Ma
ripe Band led by Sousa when he was
here last-indeed, it is agreed that he has
a better body of musicians, men who
have been picked because of their high
ability. The announcement is made that
arrangements are in course of perfection
for special excursions and round-trip
ticket fares at reduced rates from points
near this city for the purposes of the
concerts. Doubtless very many from
nearby towns will avail of such oppOr-
tunity to hear the band. An effort was
on foot in San Francisco to extend the
engagement there, but Sousa has declined
the offers. as he is due at the East direct
from his Sacramento date to fill engage
ments long since made.
The Senior Society of Christian En-
deavor gave a very pleasant entertain
ment, entitled San Evening with Long
fellow" last night at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church. The Social Com
mittee for the month, consisting of Miss
Mary McCaw, Miss Maggie Payne Miss
Jennie Miller, Misses Sadie and Jennie
Pierson, Sherman B. Payne, Howard
Mcintyre and Ed. PrideauX had charge
of it and made it a success. After the
entertainment refreshments were served.
Following is the programme: Piano
duet, "Lustspiel overture" Annie Law
RE and Annie McCaw; sketch, 1.-The
Story of Evangeline." Howard McIn-
tyre; vocal solo, Snowflake" Miss Mat
tie Beaumont; either duet, in F'rohen
Stunden," Sherman Payne and Walter
Dosch reading, ''The Norman Baron"
Miss Lavinia knight; cornet solo, ''The
Lizzie Polka" Mr.. Hertzel; reading,
selected, Miss Hattie Noteworthy; vocal
solo, 1.-The Bridge" Mrs. Moynihan;
piano duet, "Come to the Feast" Gertie
and Annie Fraser; reading, The Skele-
ton in Armor," Miss Edna Ficks; vocal
solo, ''Out on the Deep" Mr.. Jacox.
There will be social party tonight at
Florin, for which Fisch IL Leddy of this
city will furnish music. Those who go
will doubtless have good time.
Mr.. Lyon, advance agent of the Warde
81 James Company, arrived in this city
last evening.