The herald., 1895-10-10
AT THE THEATERS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Los Angeles Theater-It is seldom that
an opera company IN its entirety is of so
uniform an order OF excellence as the
coterie of artists known as Pauline Halls
company, headed by the queen of comic
opera, Pauline Hall.
A few of them have reached that round
of the ladder where only finished artists
are allowed to stand. Many nota BILE first
nighters will be present tonight to vel
come this company in the comedy Dor
cas-. The Paultons successful work, Er-
MIME, stamped for them the foremost OF
comic opera writers. 1t is said that this
work is written in so natural and un-
strained style that it is like breath OF
fresh country air after the suited and
unnatural style of most operate produc-
tions OF the present day. 1t abounds with
music which is not only OF high order.
but also charms the popular ear and has
every element of as long continued popu-
larty as Erminie. Doubtless Miss Hall
will be greeted with large audiences.
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The Burbank-The Frawley company
in The Senator again drew a crowded
house last evening and were heartily re
ceived as on the previous evenings. The
performances have been most satisfactory,
and the respective mem bers of the cast
have all demonstrated emselres as
artists of no ordinary ability and merit.
The company have carried out all that
has been said in advance about them and
sustained the establined reputation they
have enjoyed heretofore and the balance
of their engagement in this city insures
large and fashionable audiences. The
strictly popular prices of the Burbank
theater will prevail during the engage
ment of the Frawley company notwith
standing rumors to the contrary.
In the character OF the lightning dude,
Lieutenant Schuyler, Mr.. Frawley pre-
ssnts most artistic characterization
which in the hands of other than an artist
would appear 0verdrawn. His quiet
drawing manner and assumed languor
provoke the heartiest laughter, and wnen
Mr.. Frawley tells how he killed the In
dian chief on the western plains the audi
epce is thrown into a CONFUSION of
mirtb Miss Belle Archer and Mr.
work and, in fact, the entire company
leaves very little room for I'M provement
in any OF the parts sustained. The
scenery and the costumes of the ladies
have never been excelled in any company
appearing IN this city. Next week, be-
lette's comedy, All the Comforts of Home,
will be presented. For the balance of
this week, including also a grand matinee
onsSaturday. the Senator will be the bill,
and from the heavy advance sales of
seats there is every indication that every
seat in the .heater will be occupied at
each performance this week..
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Orpheum-The Widow O'Brien is the
liveliest and most njoyable comedy pro-
duction seen in this city fer many day.
The piece abounds in inconceivably funny
situations, the lines are bright with wit
ana it is presented by a company of clev-
er fun makers, who bring out all The mer-
riment there is in the piece. AS a laugh
com peller the Widow o. Brien is COM
plete success. Thomas G. Leary as the
widow is the central figure in the piece
and his drolleries keep the audience IN
roar of laughter. Counter attractions
make no difference to the Orpheum. The
house is Just as crowded as ever and
should continue so through the week, for
the performance is deserving of big audi
ences. The specialties introduced in the
second act and between the second and
third acts are up to the high standard of
excellence maintained at this theater.
Hines and Remington, who are new this
week, can. with full justice to other ar
lists who have appeared here, be termed
the superiors of any in their line. Their
act, The Bowery Bloke and His Gal, is
right up to date, original and taking.
Meehan and Raymond do a clever sing
ing sketch. Hugh J. Emmett is enter
tanning in his limitations on the violin.
Musical comedy is contributed by Weston
and Herbert. a livery song and dance by
W. l.. Mitchell. Wright and O'Brien are
strong favorites with their excellent sing
ing, and the dancing of the Fablanu
troupe is picturesque and pleasing fea-
ture. The Widow O'Brien runs until Sun
day night, with the usual Saturday and
Sunday matinees.
New attractions announced for next
week are Zanzic, the greatest of all con-
jurers; Pearl Andrews. the American
rival of Cissy Lotus; Mcmahon and
King, Ethiopian comedians; Rose Glenn
ance. soprano, and others. Seats can be
secured a week in advance.