The herald., 1894-03-30
AMUSEM ENTS.
less do so,

Los ANGELES THEATER-A large and
fashionable audience greeted Joseph
Grismer, Phoebe Davies and their clever
company of players last night. They
received a warm welcome from their
many friends. and the curtain calls
were numerous.
The play of the New South, which
was given for the frat time in this city
last night. has many elements of
strength, and when carried through
with the finish that it received excited
the utmost enthusiasm of the audience,
and held its attention to the close.
The action of the play is very rapid,
and while some of the situations strike
one as being somewhat improbable, it
nevertheless abounds in strong climaxes
and the denouement arouses absorbing
interest.
1t attempts to depict the horrors Of
the prison system OF the south, and the
contrasts between the new and the old
south. A very pleasant comedy element
relieves the somDreness OF the tragic
events that form such a graphic setting.
The Captain Ford" OF Joseph Gris-
mer, and Georgia Gwynne" of Phoebe
work as might be expected from this
talented couple, and they were sup
ported by a company which is somewhat
remarkable for the excellence OF all its
mem bera.
Mention must be made OF the Gen.
Houston Gwynne" OF Mr.. Scott Cooper.
His Characterization of the choleric but
kind hearted southern warrior was as
fine bit of work in this line as we have
had.
Miss Bebe Vinny's bessie Fessenden"
was charming, and she invested the part
with such sprightliness that it won her
generous applause.
1t is one OF the most interesting and
attractive plays that have been presented
during the winter, and the engage ment
promises to be q very successful one.
The New South will be given again to-
night.
The orchestral improvements at the
opera house are very noticeable and add
greatly to the pleasure of the audience.
Mr.. b. b. Keyes gave cornet solo lsst
night that was greatly admired.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The first rep.
reeentation OF the floral pageant, under
Wv NUoPASOn Vi LAO Oulby OnuICD
league, took place last night and was a
gorgeous affair crowned with great sue
cess. 1t consists of series OF scenes,
tabeaux and dances, in which are intro.
duced large mum Der of young people,
who represent frogs, bats, butterflies,
bees, geraniuma, roses, pinks, pansies
and other flowers, as well as Japanese
maidens. All of their evolutione were
perfect, and drew hearty commentator
from the audience. The Goddess
Minerva in the seal of California was
represented by Mrs. A. G. Bartlett, the
bear by E. W. Hopperstead and Diana
by Mrs. Herman Limbrok. 1t would be
impossible to mention the names of all
the participants in the pageant, as they
are very numerous, although all, espe-
cially the little premiere danseuses, de-
serve great credit for their excellent
work. The floral pageant will be re-
peated tonight.
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Definite arrangements have been made
for Sousa's band 20 visit this city, where
1t will play two concerts on Monday and
Thursday, the 23d and 26th OF April.
This band is at present playing five
weeks engage at the midwinter
fair in San Francisco, where it has be-
come immensely popular by reason Of
the excellent concerts given. With one
accord the exposition management de-