The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-25
XMAS EVE PERFORMANCES.
Aladdin Jr. Still Draws at the
Baldwin.
LALLA RooKh AT THE TIvOLl.
" The Silver King" Success al
MoroscO's - Full Attendance
at All the Houses.

the attendance at the different theaters last
evening was an exception to the correctness of
this long entertained opinion. There was a
large and fashionable attendance at the New
California-the elite being in conspicuous num-
bers Miss Sadie Martinez was warmly greeted
on her entrance, and her new play The Pass
port" went merrily through its differen acts.
The comedy Is somewhat complicated, but
gradually unfolds Itself, and the audience catch
its good points readily.
1t turns on the Continental passport system
and much-married adventures with short
memory and Insldious designs on lose with
whom she comes in contact. Miss Martinez
personated this character with much clever
ness; her best business being In the second
and third acts. She retains all her charms of
face and figure, and her dresses are simply
lriumphs of the modiste; in fact, the business
OF the piece appears 10 be so arranged that she
can parade her different tOilet,es TO the best
advantage.
The second act is an example of this where
she leaves and returns 10 the Stage half dozen
times 10 have her memory refreshed by Eng
lish valet, as to the name Of 81. Georges,
'AnoVer Square, where swell wedding Is be-
ing Solemnized There Is not much weight in
the cbaract r; but he style OF the actress is
piquant and most agreeabIr. THE Passport
may be said 20 be highly diVertlDg from the mo-
men its action begins, and il continues to de-
yeop fresh and UNEXPECTED Incidents until 1t
closes.
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manner and figure Over again. Is great feature
in the comedy as Christopher Coleman, M. ?.
He has tile first act almost entirely TO himself,
and his Wrangl on the Russian frontier with
the polio, on account of a misunderstanding
about his passport, excited rOars Of laughter.
The support gen rally is good, and there is dis
tlnctiye work for each member of the cast.
The comedy will no doubt have run. There
Will be two holiday matinees at this theatpr-
QUE on Christmas afternoon and one New
Years day.
aladdin Jr." at the Baldwin is playing to
the capacity OF that house every night Las
evening iT was crush. The piece is up to the
standard OF previous extravaganZas by this
competent organization. No more beautiful
costumes or gorgeous scenery has been seen in
any of their past productions. The songs sung
IN II are already heard on the streets-the best
evidence of their popularity - particularly
Com dams Burke's contributions There will
be a Christmas matinee here Today. Follow
Ing Aladdin" there will be a season OF grand
op ra by the Tavary Grand English Opera
Company.
The management of Morosco's Grand Opera
house has made judicious selection 10 "Tne
Silver King" Tor the holiday season. The melo-
drama is full OF human interest and human life
In all its phases, and The company selected to
present these different situations are quite COM
petent to discharge the respective duties as
signed hem. H. Coulter Brinker as Wilfred Den
yer, who may be called "the football of ia a."
bore himself admirably 10 what Wilson Barrett
considered a most exigeant part; and Frank
Wyman as the fai hful old servant Jaikes, one
of the Caleb Baldersione type, surprised tvery-
body by the finished way in which he enter ed
into its true splrit and purpose. The third act
is a powerful one for him, where the suffe Ing
wife OF the supposed homicide is reduced o her
last crust Here 1t is where The self saerIflcing
Jalkes, like Mark Tapley, "comes out strong''
under difficulties.
In this act, the hunted Denver returns,
makes himself known TO Jaikes but is incOg.
n Ipin rin har
The recognition scene between Jaikes and his
wandering master has never had a more
powerful rendering. Tears were copious all
through the audence-a good proof that the
actor was doing his work well. A number of
school children were in this scene. and their
childish voices singing the closing hymn was
also an Affecting incident. MISS Nina Gleason.
the new leading lady. assumed the part of Nei-
lie Denver, Wilf.ed's wife, md made much Of
the part. Great attention has been paid to The
stage setting OF the play. and the details show
judgment and good taste. There will be a
Christmas matinee to-day.
Keene commenced his engagement last
night at the Macdonough. Oakland, appearing
as Othelo to a delighted and fashionable
audience. "Merchaut OF Venice" will be given
at the matinee to-day, and this evening Mr.
Keene presents his favorite and greatest char
acter, "Ricbard Ill" Wednesday will be his
far well performance. when he Will enact
"Hamlet." The announcement which will de.
light the anus ment lovers of Oakland is that
Manager Cook has succeeded in pei suadlng
Henders0n's American Extravaganza Com
PAW to appear at the MacdonOugh for three
performances, Monday and Tuesday evenings
aud Tuesday matinee. January and 8. 1t is
the largest aggregation in the United States,
playing only the large Cities their expenses
are enormous that a guarantee must be
given for their appearances. Manager Cook
would not lose his opportunity in convincing
his patrons that he intends TO give them the
greatest Of stellar attractions. Orders for seats
accompanied by the cash. will receive prompt
a tentiOn. The bOX-Offce will open next Mon.
day at 8 O'Clock A. NJ.
There appears to be a chance to hear the
Abbey, Grau and Schoeffel grand opera after
all. The plan has been preached and given
some consideration to lease Fritz Scbeeps Audi
forum for the term of the opera engagement,
and partially rearrange the interior so that
stage may be placed as spacious as that of
The Grand Opera house and the seating ca.
paclty OF the Auditorium increased to the ex-
tent OF accommodating, say, twenty-tbree hun
dred people. There are more means than one
to desired ends sometimes
The Grove-street Theater's new play, "Jack
Royal OF the 92d," is a success. The expert
ence OF the author, A. Q. Wheeler (Nym
Crinkle) as dramatic critic stood him In good
stead in the construction OF his play, The play
is full OF striking hits and striking situations
and the mimic drama OF war Is wildly and
powerfully presented,
The cast was strong one Darrell vinron.
as the nero, &C co with much power and force,
and Interpreted his role we'll. Miss Dalgleish
also won the applause of the audience, and the
imores and the others OF the cast did good
work. The piece is capitally staged and should
prove successful venture.
StockwePs received good share Of the
Christmas eve patronage last night, and the
audience seemed TO thoroughly appreciate
Growers striking evolves OF New York." The
movement of the play is now brisker than on
the opening night, and the result Is very
clever play very ably acted and well staged.
The play Is up until further notice. There will
be special matinee tomorrow, besides the
Christmas matinee.
Lydia Yeamans-T Titus could carry perform
ance on her own pretty shoulders IL the APP.
plause last night at the 0rpheum be taken as
an indication. Besides the songs the lady gave
at her last appearance, there were added a
number OF clever new ones, and her MT was
distinct and decided CaicedO and Alice Ray
mond retain their popularity. ana the other
people on the programme completed an attract
i've evenings amusement.
The bill presented by Haverly's Minstrels
last night introduced number OF good new
numbers 10 the first part. presenting several
songs new to our local stage. Tie second part