The herald., 1894-09-16
Announ Gem spts.

Charley's Aunt. the farce which has
made such phenomenal record N New
York, will be presented at the 10, An-
gelss theatsr. for the first time, Monday,
October 1st, continuing for one week
under the direction of Charles Froh-
man. The farce frat captured London
two years ago, and has been playing
there continuously, winter and summer
ever since to business which 10 80 big
that that the management announce its
stay in the Engtish metropolis for an
other year.
Charley's Aunt ia farce which
catches the fancy OF women. They 60
to see it over and over snd seem never
to tire of it.; probably this is because It
has so much sweet and sterling ssnti-
ment mingled With its rollicking fun.
There are six complete love stories in It,,
all charmingly told. Every body in the
piece is in love and Cupid has quite
pranksome time before the performance
is over. Two young men at college be-
GIN the heart interest by falling in love
with 5wo pretty girls. One OF the young
men is expecting visit from his mil
lionire aunt from Brazil. Aluncheon has
been arranged for her and the sweet.
u6aT IN AIt luflbcOs 1Ao AOuI kiItVcn hnu
30 do tho sweethearts, but the aunt
cometh not A telegram comes in her
stead. She has been delayed they must
wait day or two ior her. The young
men are 10th to lose the compsnionship
OF their swsethesrts, so they scheme to
keep them to the luncheon. They hit
upon the plan Of getting a college chum,
little Lord Frsncome Babberly to per-
eonate the Brazilian and, so that the
affair may 60 off with perfect propriety,
Bah does the aunt business to perfec-
tion. He appears in the guise OF the old
lady from Brazil, where the nuts come
from" early in the first act and he keeps
the audience screaming to the very end.
lie hugs and kisses the sweethearts OF
his friends in their presence and makee
the friends raging mad he 10 made love
to and proposed to by pair of elegant
eentlemanly rivals; he tangles things
up charmngly and then unravels them
DELIGHTFULLY."-. No funnier farce has ever
been seen. Charley's Aunt comes di-
rect to Los Angeles from San Francieco
where the comedy is now packing the
Baldwin theater to its utmost capacity.
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Another of the coming attractions OF
the Los Angeles theater is In Old Ken
lucky. One of the novel and striking
scenes of this play, which created more
talk than auy other last season, is the
paddock at the Lexington track. Here
are eeen the horses, 90 ldled and bridled,
the Jockeys in their bright colors pre-.
pairing for tine race, the stable boys
hurrying to and fro taking orders from
the trainers, the touts, bettors and
owners all excited and anxious about
the great event. Through the gate out
of which the chsmping horses 90 to
take their places at the post can be seen
the big grand stand crowded with spec
tators awaiting in excited expectancy
the result of the great contest. vast
amount Of special scenery is carried for
this interesting American play. and it is
described as very elaborate scenic
production as well as an admirable
play.
: The Imperial, located ON Main street,
between First and Second has been under
renovation for the past two weeks. Every
thing has been changed with the excep-
tion OF the four walls. The entire in.
terror is being built over again, an ex-
cellent stage has been constructed with
oil the latest appliances, new scenery
is being painted and an excellent sub
ject has been adopted for new drop
curtain. The proscenium arch will
show itself in brilliant colors, blending
in keeping with the curtain. The in
terror will be finished in ivory and gold,
seated with the latest and most i'm.
proved opera chairs, Including four
prosceninm boxes tastily draped. The
balcony and gallery will slso be seated
with opera chairs. The ventilation will