The herald., 1894-11-29

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Los ANGELES THEATER.-The Ameri-
can tragedian, Robert Downing. will
make his first appearance in this city
this afternoon in David Garrick. for
which new costumes. etc., were OBJ
tanned in San Francisco. This play lie
not usually in q tragedian's repertory,
but Mr.. Downing is said to play 1t adj
mirably.
The Gladiator, which will be given at
tonight's performance, is not the play
Of that title written by DIR. Bird Tor Mac
ready and secured by Forrest to pro-
duce before his English rival could get
1t. Mr.. Downing's version of the Glad
iator was written by the French play
wright, Saumet, and was brought to this
country BY Salvini the older. who made
it one OF the trio of playe for his last
starring tour of the United States. q
tour that was as artistically successful
as it was for Mr.. Abbey. Mr.. Downing,
who had just separated from his man.
aver, Mr.. Mack, determined to give up
his share in the rights OF the Spartacus
play, which had been secured from the
heirs of the late John, Mccullough.
and to obtain this play, in
| which he saw greater possibili-
ties, from the larger number of human
sympathies which it moves, especially
religious veneration. He Immediately
arranged Its purchase from Ssivini, had
q good translation made, and put it on
for his next season. introducing the
great arena scene, which had been an
innovation OF his own in the older play,
and which was susceptible OF an even
stronger climax in the new. There are
several points OF difference in the two
plays that are worth noting, especially
city in the older play. The hero OF DR..
human butcher in the hope OF winning
wife and daughter, and to make the
hope Q realty. leads an insurrection
which nearly wrecks the great Roman
empire. Nero, the hero of the Saumet
play, also becomes butcher and adorns
many Roman holiday. but during the
later empire when early Christians
we're being burned at the stake, and
thrown to the lions to please the fancy
for blood of the tender maidens of that
corrupt civilization. His wife before his
own eyes was murdered by order OF the
Empress FaustinR, who had been told
by the soothsayers, that in order to save
the lite of her infant, a future Caesar. an
unborn babe must be cut from ite
mothers womb. The royal crime
left but two desires in the mind
of Nero,-to be revenged on the
Empress and to find and protect
his daughter, torn from his sight imme-
diatsly after the cruel deed. To gain
manumssion in order to be free to pur.
sue these purposes, he became the
Gercest and bloodiest OF all the hounds
OF the arena. One day. in one of his
intended Christian victime, conde mned
to give the populnce their accustomed
sport Of blood, he recognized his own
daughter, and refused to strike her, de-
| tying the order of the crown for
him to do go. His action incurred the
vengeance OF the mob and tho hostility
of the pagan priests, and in the end he
had to clay them and himself to escape
them. His revenge came in the same
moment as his death. however. for the
prophecy had run that the life OF the
young Caesar should last only while the
girl. whose mother had been slain,
should live, and fate was fulfilled by the
stop until the palace had been looted,
in it's ruins.
Tomorrow evening Ingomar will be
the bill, and Richard the Lion. Hearted
at Saturdays matinee.
'HAzARD's PAVILION articles OF
incorporation were signed by the exhib-
itors at the Pavilion yesterday, and they
say all bills against the exposition will
be paid by the new management ae soon
as possible. The stage attractions will
be carefully looked after to make it q
place OF amusement for their patrons.
They will spare no money or time in
making this one of the most popular
features that was ever attem pied by an
exposition. The famous Neapolitan
serenaders have been occurred, and they
will make their first appearance this
afternoon.
The men composing the new corpora.
ton are men of wealth and capability.
who cannot afford 20 let anything go
undons to complete the success of this
enterprise. The Los Angeles people
have expressed their appreciation OF the
fair BY their liberal patronage and are
y Ii.
Vieitors to Southern California, spending
the winter, will find the exposition one
of the principal places OF amusement.
There will be fine musical programme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will e. Bates, the popular
corretists, will give one of the best
musical treats OF the season. The fair
has grown more popular from day to
day. The great Polish art collection is
one of the never firing features. The
many great paintings from the old mas
ters are giving the public an opportunity
of seeing one Of the greatest collections
that was ever brought to California.
One OF the leading features Of this
afternoon and evening will be the fret
appearance of Sig. Blitz. a son and
pupil of the world famous Philadelphia
magician, who will be assisted by Mile
Louise in feats Of parlor magic. A spe-
cial exhibition of Punch and Judy will
be given for the amusement Of the
children.
IMpERIAL-Max Pettingill and his
canine partner, "Willie." are furnishing
a great deal OF amusement. together
with the Burke brothers and the many
other members of the company, which
is composed OF number OF amusing
features that 60 to make up an excellent
Vhovo will ha rnatinaa