The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-27
THE THEATERS.
" Shylock" by the Modjeska Com
panv at the Baldwin.

pany at the Baldwin.
Last evening showed the banner attendan
of the Modjeska engagement so far and
strengthened The growing opinion that Sh akes.
peare Is still IA drawing card for our public
"The Merchant of Venice" as produced by this
company was faulty In many general respects.
both as TO speech and action, but In several par
ticuIars was quite praisewolthy. Mme Modieska
as Portia read the fine lines of her part with
great expression, even if we accept the clipped
English OF her speech which years do not seem
to mend. The casket scene at Belmont and the
court scene were exceedingly we'll handled.
In the latter she read that strikin &
speech. 1.-The Quality of Mercy" with level
eloquence. SO 10 say, that fell unsteady on the
ear. There was but little OF foreign accent In
the lady's utteranee. and the words were given
their full value. The principal reason for the
large attendance was no doubt 10 near Mod
jeska iu this part of the Lady of Belmont and
the skillful advocate who saved her husband
friend from losing a pound OF his flesh to he
jew. for Otis Skinner Is comparatively un-
known 10 our public in Shakespeare. He made
a very good effort. though, in this most ex-
igeant character. The chief fault was certain
sKelchness arising from The fact that bis Shy
lock was too young in manner, considering his
long financial experience on the Rlalto, and
Lacked dignity. His exit after his
bond had been pronounced worthless
and his enemies had Ieered him beyond
endurance almost, II would seem, was neatly
and effectively managed. It is rather unfortu-
nate for Mr.. Skinner that our public had re-
Gently seen Mr.. Henry Irving in this character;
but he had very sympathetic audience. He
was applauded and recalled in the leading feat
ures-noiably, for the scene between himself
and his friend Tubal about tile detection or his
daughter Jassica. a little part-geDerally SO
considered - that OF Launcelot GabDo. was
well enacted by Mr.. X. Peylon Carter. When
not rendered with tact and discretion
young Gabbo Is apt 10 be tedious and
pointless Carter relieved and enriched 1t
NV II "A
well-trained method. Miss Anna L. Proctor
was not lively NerIssa. Miss Maude Durkin
made piquanl Jes,ica. There was some good
part singing The serenade before the jews
house was redemanded. This evening "Magda."
Notes.
Professor Cordet's Living Pictures are draw
Ing at the Stockwel Ia conjunction with the
International Vaudevilies.
..Dorisp will be continued all this week at the
New California ana run into a portion of the
next, when Hazel Kirke" will follow. The an
ditorium was crowded last night. Ellie Ellsler's
star is In the ascendant
Leo Cooper will give q recital at Union.
square Hall on May at P. NJ. assisted by
Mrs. Martin Schultz, Robert Lloyd, Frank Cof-
fin. the Albambra Club and Others Mr. Cooper
is the principal Of the San Francisco School OF
on sunday. April 20. the Italian Giuseppe
Donizettfs Lucia dl Lammermoor" at the
Baldwin Tneater.
Mr.. August Hinrcns, musical director of the
Baldwin, will be the recipient OF a benefit at
thai house on Thursday afternoon, May 10
Madame Modjeska playing "Mary Stuart" In
order 10 give added ecat 10 the entr' acte music,
Inc orchestra under Mr.. Hinrich's baton will be
augmented.
evening next. Then comes Offenbach's "Gene.
We've de Brabant," staged In the complete
manner for which this house is famed
The Grove-street Theater. IN conjunction
with San Franchises gr at music.hal the
Orpheum, will be opened to the public as
firsr-ciass piace Of family amusement on Mon.
dav, April 80. 1t Is proposed 10 give a refined
vaudeville entertainment, introducing new
features every week. Mr.. +. r. Clifton, a very
competent man. will have full charge of the
Grove.
Morosco's Grand Opera house is running
"Captaiu Herne. U. $. A." to the full capacity
OF its vast auditorium. Another strong meO-
drama Is underlined as its successor.
Mr.. Joseph H. Grismer and Miss Phn be
Dawes played the New South" AT the Mac
donough. Oakland. last evening. by request
There are lively times IN and about this pretty
theater just now under Mr.. Charles L. Cookies
management.