The morning call., 1894-08-28
THE THEATERS.
Another New Play at the
Baldwin.
"The Great Metropolis" a Success
at Morosco's Grand Opera
House-Musical Notes.

1.-THE Councillors Wife" a tbree-aet comedy
by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Philpots, was
the attraction al ibe BALDWIN last evening. The
piece is rather light-wsisted, ike much Of
Jerome's work, whether it be in pook-form or
knocked together tor the stage. Il was well
cast and well played. however. The business
OF the comedv turns on Ben Dixon (M. II.
ThompsoD). memb-r Of the County Council,
hyp0crIucal old scouDdTel playing the role OF
responsibility but who al the same time, is a
bigamist ana a promoter" of bogus schemes,
by which lie robs his wife. his stepehudTen and
FRIENDS 0! their money. lie goes on sprees, TOO.
in his respectable way, al the AQUARIUM from
which he is "chucked" drunk into the street by
a performer called 1.-THE female Hercules"
whom be insults. Theodore Travers (Robert
Edlsone literary gent" happens 10 be
around with Jack MeGbuTy Frank r. Mills,
young artist, when this occurs, aud the result
Is striking likeness of old Dixon in the
Illustrated Police News, with Tacy description
OF the AFFAIR. which is seen BY all the family
next cay, and leads to old Dixon's downfall.
de gets his deserts IN the last act IN lie most
approved dramatic fashion. IhOmDson's as
sumption Of this character brings out his ca
paclty Tor eccentric acting very prominently.
The scene where he inveees the amiable Adam
Cherry CIV. h. CTOmptOn) into investing the
whole OF his fortune Of 100000 In : company
10 reduce the use OF alcoholic stimulants ana 10
promote the drinking OF ginger beer and
aerated waters is chapter out of the history
OF many stocS-deaieT, and good
Illustration OF the number of "gudgeons" 10 be
found IN every community. Adam Cherry was
also a good piece OF character drawing iu
CTOmptOn's hands, and Miss Viola Allen de-
yeloped 4 new side TO her dramatic study in Ihe
bright and bpOyant Mrs Dixon, spouse No. 2
OF The nefaTlOuS Ben. Mrs. WbeeGles was May
Robson's assignment. She has been described
as typical English laBdlady, buiIhe description
was wrong II ought TO have been "a typical
London lUdgiUg-hOuse keeper," who takes a
oeilghi In tears and IN being miserable on c.
count Of the death OF her husband as she SUP
poses, but VINO as the play develops. is no less
hoe
not much TO do, but she is strong on weeping
Mary HAMPTON made pref and graceful
Nelly Morris, sister OF TED Morris, a part su.-
talne0 by MT. FayorSham. He made II
mrdical student OF the Bob Allen sort. Tue
Councillors Wife" VIII be removed after
Wednesday evening. when Sowing The Wind''
takes lis place.
Monday night al Moroscos Grand Opera
house generaliy shows a slight falling OF 10 The
attendance after the crowds that throne the
auditorium on Saturday and Sunday matinee
and evening. but this was not The case last
evening. The temptation 10 see the splendid
American spectacular melodrama. "The Great
Metropolis" was too strong 10 be resisted, and
consequently the crowd pressed IN as If il had
been a Sunday night. This carefully con-
structed piece Of stage work deals with land
and seattle vices aud Villainies Of The one
and The storm dangers Of The other. Saver
max, alias MoDtTay (E. j. HoldeDl is the chief
villain OF the land thieves, who commits
nearly all the crimes in the calendar.
ana who, al the conclusion of the bird
sci-whlch Is somewhat talky, by the way
contributes, with Jack Holt Theodore Rob
ertsl, stirring bit OF acting. IL Is child's
play tor Savermak when holt, finding ne is the
betTaYer of bis sister Gertrude. SeiZeS him BY
tie neck and bears him 10 the floor, with the
ringing words. He shall do right 10 you, by
c. he shall =" II was noticed tnat when The
grip was OF SaVeTmak rolled his head Occa-
siOnally 10 fee If IL was still on bis shoulders,
ano thai be showed no shTt-cOllaT 10 SPEAK OF.
The Sandy Hook Mfe-saying station scene il
Will bear more extended description than can
be given 1t 10 this writing. Suffice II 10 say
that II effective exhibition OF what csn
be done IN The way OF mechanism on the
GFaBd's stage, ana some fine night the men,
Ders Of our llfe-saviDg force would 90 well TO
visit the theater 10 a body aud learn the mysie-
rles of The breeehes buoy and the best way Of
saving The lives OF marin rs in danger. Miss
Nina Gesron as Nell Carr made a very gooa
impression. The Great Metropolis" will be
continued all this wees.
"Iolanthe' is in its second week at the
Tivoli.
Princess Lilly Dogorouky, the Russian VIC
linisi, Pepita. the Spanish dancer, and other
attractions are al The Orpheum.
The WIgwam offers another great company
this week for the entertainment of its pairous.
Among the pleasures promised the music
lovers OF San Francisco for next week is a lesIl.
mOnial benefit concert 10 be rendered Miss
Lillian b. Slinkey Thursday evening at Metro
pOlitan temple Miss Shukey Is q beautiful
Ssusallto girl, who is blessed with a soprano
voice OF splendid neXibllty, power and range
Her musical talents were exhibited at quite an
early age. She has enjoyed the instruction of
the best vocal teachers on the coast for the
past " years and has been a pupil OF Pro.
lessor FauslinO ZllaDl She Is soon to
20 10 Milan, Italy, TO complete her
studies. and the benefit is given by Ter
friends, who wish 10 give San Franciscans
another opportunity 10 hear her voice ere Miss
SliDkeY Departs for Europe. She will be as
sisted IN her concert by Mime. Angelina "a.
SAT-, the leading contTaltO for many years with
Emma Juch's opera company. Gustave LANCE
the wel-known tenor, and j. c. Hughes and C.
h. Hoey, the bassOS. will also lend their aid
Tie Mldwinter Fair Quintet Of eminent solo
ISIS will furnish Instrumental music The pro-
gTamme Includes some OF tbe most noted pieces
OF the classic composers. PinsutPs Quartet"
will be sung for the first time In America
Tickets will be on sale at Sherman CLAY &
Co.'s on Tuesday morning.
One OF the strongest attractions of m. drs-
matte season which will shortly be seen in this
city is The company of Manager }. 2. Howe.
which Will be headed by The well-known artists.
Lawrence Henley ana George OsbOurne The
principal play In when they will appear l.
from the pen OF The famous dramaiist, n. Graf
tan DOnnelly, and is entitled An American
Girl" 1t IS said 10 eclipse the many successes
lie has written, and tbe powerful combination
OF WelLkDOwn actors who viii appear in il Will
no doubt be one OF the features Of the theatrical
season.
Mr. Alfred Ellnghouse leaves for Los
Angeles today 10 make the preliminary
arrangements for opening The Trocaaero In
that city on September % as a vaudeville
tbeater. Mr. j. ). Gottlob- The manager-in-
chief. Will join his lieutenant later. We wish
the new enterprise success.
The sale of seats commences on Friday morn
log next at O'Clock for lhe entertainment 10
be given by Mrs. Louise Humphrey Smith OF
BroWnIng's "a Blot on the 'Scutcbeon' for The
benefit OF the Mercantile Library which Will
take place on Saturday evening The drama
VIII be accompanied by iull orchestra and
with appropriate change OF scene for each act.
People are just beginning TO app reclate the
genius Of Costa DOOmcaei, the wonderful Rus
sian violinist. At the earnest solicitation OF
prominent musicians be has decided TO give
one more concert before departing Tor tie
large cities OF the East. Ii will be held al Odd
Fellows Hall this evening and his pTOgI ANNE
is as follows:
Berceuse.. DOomchef
Fantasia de FOperA. AscoldOva Moguiia .......
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Les Oiseaux l'Arbre .......- Haisser
lie Rossignol Nieuxtemps