The record-union., 1894-03-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Saints and Sinners" was played by
the Palmer New York Stock Company
last night at the Metropolitan Theater to
large audience, but the house was not
one that such performance warranted
it was not filled. This fact cannot be at
tributed 10 lack of appreciation by Sacra-
mento tneater-goers; nor yet to the price
of admission, since there is no reason
why prices should be lower here for the
same article than in San Francisco. 1t
must be ascribed then to two facts-that
the week is filled 10 the brim with
good things theatrical; that "Saints and
Sinners" has been played here before by
the same company, but not wholly
with the same cast. In this touching
drama the chief interest centers about
the character of Jacob Fletcher, poor
English clergyman, and the
perSOnatlOn OF that character by j. b.
Stoddart, perhaps the most effective and
finished Old-man actor on any Stage-cer-
tainly not having a superior upon the
American boards. All the characters
were well taken. Indeed. the thorough
excellence of the performance by each of
the actors in tue dramatic scene, the at
tention to detail, the exceeding care taken
to make the act appear effortless. the
perfection OF drill, stamp the perform
ances of this troupe with the seal of sue
cess. But it should not be forgotten that
it is all the result of many months and
years of work; that such companies are
high-priced and. therefore, carefully Sc
lected; that they play single piece hum
dreds of times and become capable of
sinking self in the character assumed, if
for no other reason than oft-time repeti-
ton. to say nothing of the oversight OF
exacting management and critical drill
masters. The chief characters last night
in support of Mr.. Stoddart were assumed
by Wilton Lackaye, Hugo Toland, Julia
Arthur, George Fawcett, e. NJ. Holland,
Herbert Millward, Reuben Fox and
Ellen Prom. These created very nearly
complete illusions; the play was a scene
from beginning to end, in their hands, of
ever present truthfulness; there was man
ifest in 1t neither over-coloring, nor the re-
pressive style, both to be condemned. The
acting was refined simplicity, the refec-
ton of the modesty and the littieness and
vindietiveness and loveliness of human
nature, in two strongly contrasting
phases. 1t was penetrating in Its pathos
simply because it was over6owing with
the natural. 1t was a spectacle OF art be-
cause it was all cunning device and adroit
stimulation. So that while the people
wiped their moist eyes and choked back
their sobs, which confessed the natural
ness. simplicity and penetration OF the
acting, they applauded and applauded,
calling up the curtain three or four times,
as tribute to the great artfulness OF the
work. Thus recognition OF the cunning
of the artists and acknowledgement of
the skill with which they played
upon the emotions mingled in the judg
ment of the auditors. Tonight this fine
organization will present even stronger
drama, and with others OF its large mem-
bership called to the front; for instance,
while in "Jim the Penman" we do not
have Mr.. Stoddart and Miss Arthur, we
are to have Jennie Eustace, Ida Con-
quest, Rose harrington and Miss Heron.
There need be no apprehension that be-
cause this is the last night of the engage
ment there will be haste and rush
ito catch the night train" On the con-
trary, the troupe remains here until to-
morrow forenoon.
At the Clunie Opera-house this after
noon, tonight and tomorrow night there
will be played for the last times the
thrilling drama, scenic piece and sensa-
tional play, Vendetta 1t is having a
very successful run, and this because it
affords nearly ali the people in it such
fine opportunity to do good work. That
they do so well on piece that at best can
have had but three or four rehearsals,
and while at the same time they have in
study two other plays, is strong testi-
mony OF their capacity and faithfulness.
At the Metropolitan Theater tomorrow
Sunday night the German dramatic
company from the Baldwin Theater, San
Francisco, will appear in the successful
comedy, Travelling Adventures" play
nf 7 M0S4r.
scene is in Berlin; the time. the present.
The play Will be presented by Fritz Hilz-
erath, Louise Schmidt, Hermann Kol-
metz, Emile Won Jagemann, Marie
Reichardt, Bruno Walther, Hermann Ro-
berg, Fritz Berend, Benno Hirsch, EN-
ily Gartner and Laura Keffel. 1t is a
strong cast Of capable people, and the
play will be well mounted and staged to
the full extent of the Metropolitan The
ater.
Manager j. NJ. Ward goes to San Fran
cisco to-day to take glimpse of new
home he and his wife have been buying
in that city, and which Mrs. Ward has
worked so hard in fitting up that she has
made herself sick.
At the opera-house next week Mr..
Higgins drama, burr Oaks" At the
METROPOLITAN on MdTCu ZltQ, u6 Ilall-
road Ticket; March 30th. "Aunt
Bridget" and April I'd, Efie Ellsler and
Company.
Managers Todd and Ward of the Opera
house have received from j. III. Stoddart
OF the Palmer Company leave to present
here soon the powerful drama, "The
Long Strike"
At the Old Pavilion tonight the An
cient Order of Hibernians will give its
twenty-fourth annual ball in honor of ST.
Patrick's Day. Every care has been
taken to make it an enjoyable affair.
A burlesque initiation and dance will
be given by Sacramento Council, No. SO,
O. {. F., on Wednesday evening, April
4th at new Forasters' Hall, l street, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth.
On Saturday evening, the 24th, the
Olive Branch Ladies' Society Foresters
will give a rag and latter party at Liberty
Hall.
BRIEF NOTES
Mamie T. Young has sued Edgar D.
Young for divorce.
Governor Markham has signed Uni
versity checks Nos. IL. .564 to Il, go, inclu-
sive, aggregating 5,0l6 49.