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Friends thereafter, and l cast all fears TO the
winds. When ihe attendance bloadeDed in its
charac er, and the general public formed the
bulk OF 1t, there was applause enough TO satisfy
the appetite Of the most glutODOus dramatist.
l make changes and introduce new points every
now and then. for l believe with Boucicault
that a play is like pianist-even the greatest
a Won Bulow, il you like-it is never finished"
''After Friends what?"
"Ah there's the rub. Successful playwritng
Is not as easy as some imagine. Think OF Sir
Charles Young writing fifty plays before he
produced a Jim, The Penman.' Inave couple
under way which think have In them a relish
of dramatic salvation. One l propose TO call
Mexico a spectacular affair. dealing with the
war OF 1876, the Olhe: will be society drama.
To be candid with you, l am not as much dis
posed toward The acting as l am toward the
literature OF the Stage. ] would rather be
play writer than a play actor"
After some general remarks on The differ
ence In The French and English schools OF
acting and very intelligent analysis OF such
writer's as Sardou, D'Ennery, Erckman and
Chatrain aud the late development OF English
authors IN the direction OF the stage, Mir.
ROyle spoke OF COqueiin aine.
''One OF the most pleasant episodes" he
sad, 'in my professional career, so far. was
the visit Nj. Coquelin paid myself and wife at
The California Hotel, last season. He and his
son Jean had seen performance of Friends
aud The elder Coquelin was so much Interested
mat he TOOK The trouble 10 call In order to dis
cuss II with M. | need not tell You that such
a compliment from great actor like CoQuelin
impressed me deeply. and during me two
nuns ~ ASfpANN " tiC ulsCuoSlOH BdlHeU
many new ideas. In fact / sat pupil-lIke as
Paul once sat at the feet Of Gam8iel, and
drank in dramatic knowledge from one of
its puIest and most afluent sources.
What wonderful man is CouuelIn
He illustrated his remarks on my play and on
acting in general by action, and his words ges-
lures, locks were like photography by Hash
light, illustrating quickly. instaDtaneousiy He
argued that little. quiet touches IN acting re-
Quired gre al artist; broad effects were COM
paratively easy. All, my friend, that was The
most perfect matin OF art l ever witnessed. |
never expect TO enjoy The like again. That so
distinguished au artist. repeat, should conde-
scend TO call on me and TO speak TO me init
mateIy OF our common art was the most flatter-
ing incident in my life, though was well aware
that IL was only proof OF the great mans pro-
verbal kindness to young actors. Louis, our
French waiter, put it charmingly when he said
M. Coduelin is tie father of everybody"
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The Imperial Music Hall

Is the name OF a modern place OF amusement,
proposed TO be opened in Los Angeles, under
the joint management of Mr.. NJ. Lehman of
that city, Mr.. j. j. Gottlob and Mr.. All FL
linghouse Of San Francisco. II will be modelled
on the plan OF frst-class vaudeville theater,
such as are now meeting with success in the
East. The th-ater will be elegantly appointed,
with opera-cnairS, and will seat about 400
people. ana the Los Angeles papers seem TO
hail the advent Of such al Institution with
great satisfaction, as lt Will give a more me-
tropOlitan tone 10 the City OF the Angels. They
look upon It as future kostrr and BARS. The
list of talent already secured is Princess Dolgo-
rouky, the violiniSte; Russell, ODell and Rus
sell, acrobatic comedians; Juno. lie man
frog; the StaDeys. Chevalier Martini, Mile
Stella Toilet, a. w. Hulme. PzZaT ito, the Spar
rows, Oriental jugglsrs. These will be followed
in rapid succession by all tue latest novelties
appearing III the East and In this city.
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comment other than it sill strikes the people
fOrcibly, no doubt on a ccOuHt of the deep human
interest II possesses. Selena Fetter-R0yle, as
Marguerite, gives Tie role the artistic rendering
il requires. She Is thoroughly cOnyersant with
lis requirements, and in addition TO her artistic
conception her personality lends interest TO IL.
Her costumes are rich and tasty and delight
the ladies' Mr. Royle, John Paden Jr., al
ways finds great favor with his audience and
he gives the character 4 delightful animation
that is wholly free from coarseness. The act Or
pianist Lucius Henderson. Is one of the inter
eStlng fea uTes Of Friends" He has i'm
proved considerably in his acting and playing
since lie was here last season. His piano solos
are distinct feature aud he is forced TO re-
spOnd 10 several calls. Z. ID. Lyons. as the
opium hend, gave the same great performance.
and the John Padrn ST.. OF Harry Allen left
nothing 10 be desired. Adolph Jackson made
splendid Harold Hunting. Esther Williams,
who has been seen here with several prom.
lnenI companies, appeared in role that gave
her little opportunity, but which she played
couScentiOusy. Gretchen Lyons was clever
as Jennie. Tie play certainly duplicated its
last seasons great hit. The entire company
receives call at the end of every act.
''t riends" Will be repeated all week at the Cat
lfornla IheaIer, with a matinee on Saturday.
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Amusement Statistics

The statistician OF the Philadelphia INQUIRER
has figured out that In 1893 there were nearlv
1000 theatrical companies on the road. ayerap-
ing fifteen members 10 company. This womb
give employment to $4,000 actors, besides
1000 managers, 1000 agents and, say 1000
treasurers, making grand total of $4,000
people who make their living nv cateripo 70 on
amuscment-loving public. Ii has ALWAYS been
contended that bad financial year makes a
good theatrical season, based upon the falla-
clOus argument that people would unearth the
long hidden stocking ana allow themselves
some mental refreshment after a day OF worry
90 the exchange or place OF business. Last
statement or the 1000 Companies that started
OUT, 40 per cent, or 400 companies closed
their tours before The contract time, throwing
ZI,ooo actors and $500 managers and agents,
to say nothing OF the treasurers. out of employ.
ment' About per cent of the starters made
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The Price of Success.

In paper on the subject OF acting In the last
number of the North American Review, MIR.
Mansfield gives voice TO a number of interest.
ing professional opinions. He contends that
only the hardest of study and many disappoint-
ments are the price OF success on the stage. He
speaks for discipline, and declares that the
character OF the evening is not the man, and
that the man must not be expected TO reappear
as soon as the grease paint and the characters
garb are removed. This position, in measure,
defends, adds a st. Louis paper, Mr.. Mans
neld's irritability OH and or the stage. a quality
that makes his organization uncertain, not to
speak of the number of enemies that result.
Mr.. Mansfield is right in declaring for the
seriousness OF the conscientious actor. The
profession OF the player is one OF hard work in
spi,e of the blatant many who sit delightedly in
tue center of a worshiping throng ana talk
about themselves.
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A Young Tragedian Coming.

Arrangements have been completed with Mr..
AL Hayman for a tour to the coast and return
OF MIR. Robert Downing, called the young
American tragedian. His physique resembles
that OF the great Philadelphia actor. MIR. Edwin
Forrest, OF whom the late John Mccullough of
unhappy memory, was prOtege. Downing
has art ambition to wear Forests mantle. His
his supporting cast will be one of The largest
and strongest touring the country. Ii includes
bis charming wife, Eugenia Blair, who Is Tot
unknown 10 the play-goers IN this locality. Ii
Downing maintains in the West the reputation
his press agent forwards from The East there
Is no reason why his tour toward the setting
sun should not prove to be the rising solar
splenGOr OF his own dramatic career. The
stage needs few good legitimate actors just
now.
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Of Current Interest.

The attractions at the Orpheum still continue
to draw large udiences and 10 demonstrate the
results of energetic management aud liberal
policy. Manager Walter is presenting COM
binations OF high class vaudeville talent that
cannot be surpassed in any city in the country.
New YORK City not excepted, and that at
prices away below those charged In the largest
Eastern cities. With The desire TO give his pa
irons the very best entertainments possible, he
introduces new talent every week, in addition
10 providing entirely new attractions every four
weeks. This requires fnesse in booking and
The most watchful discrimination In order TO
prevent the presentation OF similar acts the
same week.
Tomorrow evening two new features, OF ex-
ceDtiOnal strength. will be introduced. These
are the Burke Brothers and the Arlene Sisters.
The aforementioned are grotesque comedians
who have proved the sensation of Tony Pastors
New York Company for long season. They
carry live trick donkey with them which pen
forms tricks Of most original character. The
Aleenes are transformation gauZe-dancers ana
serlO-comics from Keiths UnlOn-square Thea
ter, to winch resort they were brought from
London, where they were The reigning vaude-
vile queens for six months The new Dill
promises another big success for this popular
mus c-hall.
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One OF Tragedian John McCullough's cFo-
MES was William Thomson. the wellknown
banker of ST. Louis. Not long before McCul-
Tough gave signs that he was in the fell clutch
OF paresis he passed a period OF idling in the
vain hope of beiIerment at hot Springs, and
on his return he visited his friend Thomson.
The latter in bis account OF the tragedian's
condition at that time, said
"All felt II, but none uttered their fears till
he had gone. 1 was so Impressed with the
change That was coming over bin that unn-
tentonally betrayed myself in look OF anxiety
as bade him gOOd-by. He must have read my
thoughts, maybe he was suspicious OF himself,
for, on aching Chicago, he wrote me long,
affecIiOnaie letter, and asked. Billy, what In
the name of God was the matter with you yes
IeTday when you babe me gOod-by" This was
the last 1 saw of him until he returned from
the Sheridan trip. You know what followed
Carson at Quincy and at st. Louis had him
with US from lime to time and watched with
sorrow the strides his disease was making I'M
til l sent him in good hands TO New YORK.
where lie wandered aimlesSy about I'LL he was
taken by Conner TO the asylum-then came the
end"
There Is life-size picture Of Mccullough as
VrgiDiuS hanging III the lobby OF the Grand
Opera-hOuse, st. Louis. 1t is the property OF
Mr.. Thomson.
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The Macdonough.

Commencing Monday. oath inst, the next at.
traction will be "Cbarley's Aunt" which has
raised more laughter than has been heard In a
theater for many year. The business OF
"Charley's Aunt" has been large, and the de-
mand for seats al the Marlborough promises
packed houses. IL is play one can go and see
seyera! times. and each time appears more lrre-
slsIibly funny. 1t is the reigning comedy SEN
sation now being played in England. France,
q rmany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Australia.
judging from the demand for seats Oaklanders
are lovers of comedy.
Manager Cook, on the alert for attractions
wisely extended the time of engagement. The
previous arrangement was for three nights but
now The pleasure will be for four nights in
Guiding that popular Wednesday matinee TIE
sale OF seats commences mex tuesday. Orders
for seats with cash accompanied now accepted
Several tbeaier PARTIES have already been or.
gained TO greet .Charley's Aunt" Friends"
will follow "Charley's Aunt"
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end OF the scene gun is heard, fired by a ship
In pursuit OF the pirate. DesperadO rusbeS on
deck ana demands of his lieutenant why lie has
no been notified OF the approach OF the
stranger Muley resigns his command then
ana there, and Desperate, inc nsed at his cow
ardice. orders him 10 be thrown overheard. and
likewise Lord Bateman and Stripes, Tor plot
ting muiiny. The other vessel comes along
side. and amid the booming of guns and clash
ing Of steel, the three plOtters are sent TO feed
the fishes
Act third opens in the submarine grottos OF
the deep, deep sea,' and discovers a group of
festive meimaids diSpOriing beneath the waves
accompanied by thtir queen, COralie. Bate
man appears, none The worse for his ducking,
and thinking Haidee lost TO him, a once pro-
ceeds 10 captivate he mermaid queen III true
Don Juan stvle. MGley and Stripes also make
themselves very much at home in The ocean
depths. and after a series of adventures all
seek terra firma once more by the aid OF an
anchor, which is drawn up the scene closes,
COralie accompanying Bateman.
The last scene. "The Slave Market at SIAM
b0u," represents Muley as auctioueer
where lie proceeds 10 dispose OF Haidee to the
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Europeau Musical items.

Translated From the Gazzetta Musicale of Milan.
VerdPs "Falsta1'' will be given by the
operate company under the management OF
Sir Augustus Harris through the English prov.
Inees.
DR.. H. Relmann of Vienna will make a colec-
ton Of Hans Won Bulow's youthful writings,
and have them published.
The AIgemeine Kuust-Crouk of Munich has
published a beautiful Wagner-Album contain
ing interesting articles and numerous illustra-
tiOns.
&. Graga, the famous 'cellist aud composer,
has taken up his residence in Milan. The
ParlsiaD papers speak with words OF high
praise and regret for The departure from their
midst OF the celebrated artist.
Romualdo BOnfadenI delivered an Interesting
lecture in Bergamo on "The Generation That
Has : ade Italy, for the benefit OF a monu-
menr to DoniZetti.
Bretkopf & HarteI of Leipsic have COM
pleed the publication OF all of the works OF
Palestrina, undertaken about thirty years ago.
The same house will print similar edition OF
Orlando de Lassus. Two works will be edited
Manuel Garcia, the famous artist and
teacher of singing, will soon celebrate his
ninetietn birthday. AS 10 the past, he has also
tins year taken part In the jury OF the examina-
lions at the Royal Association OF Music.
Alfred Reisenauer the pianist, has made
successful tour OF concerts through Denmark
and Russia. He gave $40 concerts. making
over million OF marks.
r. Berting & Co. of Dresden has published the
TO his friend Ferdinand Heine, which they do
not intend TO publish. These letters are SAID
TO be the most genial and Interesting written
by Wagner.
johann Strauss has completed his new oper-
eta, which will be given on The occasion of his
artistic jubilee at the An der Wien Tneater in
Vienna. 1t is called the Feast of the Apples"
and will be given on the 31st OF October.
Etienne DestraDges has published an inter-
esting worN called the ''Herotnes OF Wagner"
A colossal thpater is in course OF conStruc-
ton IN Moscow. 1t will seat 500 persons,
with all the space which the Russian people
consider indispensable. The proprietor is
Russian millionaire.
In the opera-house in Rio Janeiro a fire
broke out during the performance of "Rlgo-
lettO." The audience was able to leave the
theater before it was burnt and without loss of
lfe
The third volume of the Biography OF
Bret kopt & Hartel.
"Maruzza," an opera by Florida, obtained
brilliant success in Venice.
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Corbett on the Stage.

James j. Corbett, says the New York Tele-
gram oil tuesday, appeared at the American
Iheater last night In the dramatic anesthetic
labeled Gentleman Jack" The house was
fairly filled. Mr.. Corbett endeavors 10 smile
and look pleasant. That is not the easiest
tDlng III the world for him to do. He has not
what 10 the drama is designated "mobe"
countenance. His face has the appearance of
having peen starched and Ironed. and there is
always the apprehension that IL he suddenly
moves MS facial muscles the skin will crack.
Wnen ne does sneak his jaw drops aud the liDs
1o no. seem 10 move. II Is when Corbett at
tempts To show emotion that his dramatic
shortcomings are apparent. His scowi at the
villain Is no! so bad, but when he tries TO ex-
looks exactly like a ssscrapper,' who had re-
ceiveu disastrous upper cut in the short ribs
ana could not conceal his annoyance. Through
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is side issue the main object being to amuse
the public and crafty both eye and ear. The
Don Juan lad lib) of the Tivoli production
does not therefore follow the lead Of ByrOn's
hero, but, as the title indicates, many liberties
have been taken with the story OF that erratic
and erotlc young adventurer, while The Rhine
legend OF "LuIline" and the quaint old English
ballad of Lord Batemau" have been made use
OF 10 work out the result sought 10 be attained
by the trayesty.
SYNOPSIS.
The first act opens with seashore scene In
the Grecian Archipelago,
The isles OF Greece the isles of Greece.
Where burning Sappho loved and sung,
the land dear TO poet and PALMER. archaolo.
glSt ana mythol0gist. The peasantry are mold
Ing their customary reYel, usual TO comic opera
and burlesQue, when they are Interrupted by
Muley, Lambro's right-Dand man. He bids
them return TO their several OCCUPATIONS and
then follows scene with Haidee, the heroine
OF ByTOh's poem, ana Zoe, her faithful m i'd
Muley has been delegated by Lambro to watch
over his Sc danehIer hadee and the young lady IS
naturally wr0th al his guardianship. Next aD-
pears Lord Bateman don Juan) and his serv-
ant stripes" who had been wrecked the
night before on the Island. Bateman being left
alone by stripes, who goes In search of food
falnts from exhaustion in which condition he is
found by HaideF, and. in time honoIed fashion,
they promptly fall III love. Zoe has also dis
covered Stripes and they have "gone and done
hkewise." Muiey puts in an unwelcome ap-
pearance al this 1uucture and gives orders for
The TWO adventures TO be drowned, bui Bate
man declaring MS rank and !itle, Is, OF course,
pardoned, Muley showing him the Difference
that is always shown a lord, even In our times
OF republicanIsm and advanced thought.
Scene shows the interior of LambrOs pal.
ace, where the cholei1c lord of the island IS
undergoing tOnsOrial operation at the hands
OF his faithful servanl, Muley, He discovers
In ihe columns OF the daily paper mat the bank
to which his funds are entrusted has failed
and Is Immediately honored by call from
Desperate, his largest creditor. Desperado
offers &c take his daughter, Haidee, In lieu Of
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A BIue.Grass PLAY.

OF the multitude OF plays produced on the
metropolitan stage last season none won such
warm praise as "In Old Kentucky" which held
the big stage OF the Academy Of Music for sew.
eral months and then was transferred TO other
theaters, running out the season 10 tremendous
business. The New YORK Sun spose of il as a
wonderfully good play" and the Herald pro-
nounced IL "a great and instantaneous sDc-
cess" 1t was received with enthusiasm wber-
ever il was presented. This picturesque and
imposing scenic production will be seen at The
California Theater az the close uf the ''Frieuds1
engagement.
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New Series of Living Pictures.

The Living Pictures" at the California The
ater have m de hit and are the talk OF The
town. In consequence OF their success an en-
tire new series will be given commencing with
tomorrow evening. The productions OF the
past week have been distinguished by the most
minute attention of historical correctness 10
ward ODE, sceueTy and appointments and in the
Eost thorough manner possible. Both time and
money have not been spar IN the effort To show
The San Francisco amusement going public the
most elegant example OF this popular fad that
has ye, been offered. Among The new subjects
Tor the coming week are: 'SappnO," CLEO
patra." cupid and the Butterfly" The Ban
ana Girl" 1.-The Surprise" Little Red Riding
hood" The Star of the Night" "bebe" and
Others. A number of well-known ladies who
next pietures.
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the cash, 10 which she objects. and is about to
carry her of by force, VIII be is intercepted
by Bateman. With The aid of his plralcal
band, however, the whole lot are made pris-
Oners.
Act IL shows the dock of the pirate ship
Water Witch. with Haidee, Zoe Muley, Lord
Baieman and Stripes on board, bound for
Turkey. to be sold as slaves. Muley, Stripes
and Bateinan plot 10 take the ship, Muley be-
lug ueltsated, much against bis VIII, 10 Kill the
captain. Desperate enters, and thinking
Muley well fitted for piratical career appoints
MN his hrst lieutenant, which position he ac-
cepts through fear of Desperate. The finale
oil this act IS a g'and medley scene, which is
opened by Lambro, who has been confined be-
low, and is blown through the deck by acci-
dentally ign1ting The powder magazine. At the
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The LiYing-Picture Fad.

Most OF the models in the Giving pictures"
IN this city, says the Boston Herald, are girls
ALREADY well known TO artists, ana especially 10
men having the Photographic mania. Some OF
them the rest of the world knows as cashiers
and mattresses. The woman who poses In can
Admirer of Art'' and The Birth of the Pearr'
is an Irish girl who has been In this country
but a short time. One OF the London music
halls has new set OF living pictures hat Illus
Irate the nerosm OF English soldiers, sailors
leauX are reDrese d tai ions of the deeds of Chi
nrse Gordon, Grace Darling and Tom Keep
the boy who made tea on the battlefield Of
Ink rma mn and served ii 10 the wounded amid
4 rain OF buIletS.
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the Baldwin auditorium has been holding Of
late that rare assemblage for San Fran
cisco, "a laughing audience" There is
soon TO be French "Charley's
AUNT In Paris. II is bound TO
SUIT the frivoes of capital where
the philosophy If laughing rules. The play is
a pure farce, with al abundance OF the rO-
mantle and sentimental element cIeverly inter-
mixed. There are six delightful love stories
and every one is completely told. Between
love and laughter "Charley's Aunt" wins sue
cess. The burden Of the work aud most OF the
lun-making falls TO Arthur Larkin. a young
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Ore Week More.

The third and last week of "Charley's Aunt"
begins at The Baldwin tomorrow evening.
This farce is of the style that London and Ber-
lin especially delight In, but the stolid San
Franciscans, who, as some one once said about
the English people seem 10 take their amuse
ment sOlemnly, are not moved 10 the same ex-
tent OF laughter. sill. IN more than an ordi-
nary degre have they yielded To the fun that
Brandon Thomas has prepared for them, and
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Amateur Opera.

The principals aud chorus OF the Italian
Philharmonic Society, &c. w." covered them
selves with glory at the performance Of I'll
Trovatore" at Stockweps Theater Friday
evening, and at the second production to be
given this evening an even better production is
expected. The work that these amateurs do is
almost UP 10 the professional standard, and
many time Nerdrs mast rpiece has been in-
terpreted here by road companies In a way that
will not compare at all with that OF this orgaui-
lion. The orchestra. under the direction OF
Sgnor A. Spadina, Is In very good FORM