The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-20
IN STAGELAND.
Midweek Notes of Business at the
Different TheaterS.


Different Theaters.
| The so.called mardi-gras festivities at the
| Midwlnter Fair are playing havoc with the
| theaters. Empty benches are the rule just now.
AT the Baldwin last evening II Pagiaccp' was
| performed for the third and last time to slim
| representation of hearers, and tonight "The
| Merry War" will be the attraction. On next
| Monday night the Countess ModjesNa Will
| appear Ia Herman Sudemanns play. "Magda''
| "a Bohemian abbreviatiOn OF the name Magda-
| enel The play deals with the conflict between
conservatism aud Liberalism. and the story Is
| said TO be developed in masterful manner
| TIL the Tragic finale Is reached.
| Mr.. Joseph Il. GrismeT and Miss Ph9os
Davies are doing well with 1.-The Burglar at
| the New California, but the attendance is some.
what affected by counter attractions elsewhere.
1.-The Burglar is one of Mr. Gus Thomas best
plays in his earlier career as a playwright, and
the Grismer-Dayies company are doing full
justice 10 it.
The engagement Of the International Vaude-
viles at StockwelPs Theater continues TO draw
at every performance. The company is, with
out question, one of The strongest organiZa-
tions ever seen here. and includes some Of The
brilliant artists on the vaudeville stage. IN
than, The armess wonder, continues TO excite
the greatest curiosity. while pretty Florence
Tbropp, the London Gaiety dancer has made
hosts vi friends by her catchy songs aud clever
dances. She possesses a sweet voice and an
interesting figure. The three DellDa sisters
have made a distinct hit, while the Delfreds
French eccentriGue and operate dueiists. are
present day. Watson and Hutchings also make
pleasing impression, While the balance OF the
organization is of equal merit. Next week viii
be he last of the engagement, and new novel;
ties are promised by the management.
MoroscOs Grand Opera.house is doing well
with "Nobody's Claim" The leading charac-
ters are personated by Mr. Joseph j. Bowling
and Miss Myra Davis, who have populariZed
themselves exceedingly with MorOsco's patrons.
MatineeS Saturday and Sunday.
AT the Tivoli the brand new edition OF
day, April %, "Genevieve de Brabant," a
comparatively scarce opera, will be placed On
the stage.
On Friday night, April 20. Sandowe and
Samson will have a muscular contest at the
Orpbeum ball, on wager. There will be
many feats of strength. Besides his interest
ing struggle, all the members OF the comp any
Will appear in different Specialties.
On Monday, April 80. the Grove-street Thea
ter, now owned by Manager Walters OF the
Orpbeum, will be opened as a first-class
vaudeville establishment under the direction
of Mr.. Clifton, Mr.. Walters able lieutenant.
Buck Taylor's Wild West Show on the
Haighr-street grounds is being talked about
good deal lately on account Of the vastness of
the enterprise and the .daBng risks attending
the performance. This show furnishes the best
evidence of the number of Eastern people in
the city from the fact that nearly one-half the
money received al the gates Is In United states
paper currency.
Mr.. II. j. Stewart, assisted by Mr.. J. Il.
Rosewald, will give an organ recital at the
First Unitarian Church, corner Of Geary and
Franklin streets, on Monday evening next,
April %, at s O'clock. Selections will be made
from George Frederick Handel, Joseph Gala
erts, Johann Sebastian Bach, Theodore Dubois,
beethoven, Alexander Guimant, Franz Schu-
bert and Th. Salome.
Mr. Henry Heyman Will give violin recital
by some of his pupils at Odd Fellows Hall on
Saturday evening, April 81.
William 7. Fl. Kiga will play Dumtun In
Steele Mackaye's "HaZel Kirke" at the Standard
Theater. Bush street, next Thursday evening,
April 26. supported by Helen Foster Vane and
an efficient cast.
Sousa's famous band will give grand con-
cert this evening. A brilliant programme has
been arranged and crowded house is assured.
The sale OF seats and boxes begins this
morning.