The herald., 1894-04-10

trayal of the famous scene. Mr.. de
Forests reading OF the lines Of Brutus
was greatly admired, and he justified
the eDcomiums which have been ten
dered him in the past.
Mr.. Hanley's Marc Antony was a mag
nihcent bit of acting. He looked the
part to perfection ana handled the sub
tleties OF the appeal to his countrymen
with delicacy and discrimination that
marked it as one of the best things he
has done during his stay in Los An
&c es.
Following this was a cornet solo by
Mr.. b. B. Keyes, a character song by
Mr.. Foley Parker, and butterfly dance
by several misses under the direction of
Henry ]. Kramer.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. There is in tie
play OF Macbeth. which Modjeska pro-
duces at the Grand opera house next
Saturday evening, line uttered as the
evening shadows begin to gather on the
day of Banquo's murder which we may
repeat as the model OF the entire trage-
dy: 'Good things of the day begin to
droop and browse" 1t ie the tragedy
OF the twilight and the setting in of
thick darkness upon a human soul.
Macbeth is the prey of profound
world aearinees. When the play opens
the sun is already dropping below the
verge, and at sunset strange winds arise
and gather the clouds to windwRrd with
mysterious pause and stir, so that the
play of Macbeth opens with the move
ment of mysterious and spiritual pow
ers. The witches OF Macbeth are not
the broomstick witches of vulgar popu-
lar tradition. If they are grotesque
they are also sublime; they are entitled
to take their places beside the terrible
old women who spin the destinies of
men. Modjeska will bring her full New
York production, and no pains will be
spared to make her coming the event of
the season.
Msgds, her new play, will be given on
Thursday night and Saturday matinee,
and Mary Stuart will be the bill for
Friday night.
The advance sale opened yesterday
and indications point to most success
ful engagement.
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The BURBANK.-The story of Uncle
Toms Cabin has been told around every
fireside and played upon every stage in
the land, yet it seems to ever strike a
responsive chord in the hearts of the
people. The rendition of the old play
last night was no exception to the role.
A large and appreciative audience
greeted Fred Cooper's company and Gu
joyed the performance immensely. Nc
kee Rankin. in the character Phineas
Fletcher, was very good, while
George Woodthorpe's Interpretation
of "Topsy" was sim ply excellent. Lit
tie Georgia Cooper as Eva" Msjory |
Bloomfield in "Ophelia," and the other |
members Of the company carried out |
their respective roles in an excellent
manner. The calliope quartette brought
down the house." and were compelled |
to respond to encores repeatedly. I'M
Gle Toms Cabin will run for the re-
of the week, with Wednesday
and Saturday matinee.
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Los ANGELES THEATER.-Tho Los An
yeles Athletic club gives it's annual enter.
tainment this evening. Il promises to
be the most successful of the kind in
The clubs history. There are two parts,
q musical performance followed by an
athletic exhibition. The proficiency of
Sslv nI-npere OF the ciup -s-vSsS t.-e>~- 70
too we'll known to require mention.
In the minstrel performance are some
Of the best burnt-cork amateurs in the
city, and they will furnish all of the
fun that will be desired
There will be four-round settos be-
tween Dr.. w. F. Kennedy and Martin
and Wsltar McStay and E. d.
club swinging by L. Nord
linger; pyramids, horizontal bars.
singing by the club quartette and final
grouping by Messrs. j. S. Thayer. Fay
Stephenson, Harry Heffner, NJ. t. !
Spencer, Paul Flammer and Scott.