The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-06-18
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Los Angeles Theater.-A large au-
dience went TO the Old Homestead last
night to see Uncle Josh Whitcomb, and
none of them were sorry for the trip. 1t
is with the odds considerably against him
tina. a man essays role that another man
has created and made his o"n; but Mr..
George W. Wilson more than held his
own last night, and by trick of manner,
facial ex preston and tone of voice
seemed the Uncle Josh everybody knows
and has grown to love for his homeIy
honesty, his big neartedness, his all
around sterling worth. The play Is so
we'll known that more than a mention of
Its clean, wholesome humor, its touches
of pathos, its genuineness and simplicity
are unnecessary, and it was presented
last night by most capable company
and with handsome settings and many
.ealstic effects. The electric effects in
the .hund erstorm that dropped the cur
tain on the first act we're novel and clever.
and the double quartette that appeared
at intervals and sang numbers that were
appropriate for the time were as fine as
anything that has been heard here for
long time. The voices blend well, air
sing with much discrimination. and the
effect is most artistic. The other two
leading male characters, Cy Prime and
Seth Perkins were made exceptionally
clever character sketches by Will N.
Cressy and Charles II. Clark. respect
lively. j. l.. Morgan as this overgrown
boy with fendsh whistle, also did good
work; the ladies each and all played their
parts acce ptaby, especially Miss Minnie
Luckstone, whose Irish brogue is only
equaled by her walk and manner. The
advance sale has been so large that the
management has arranged for one extra
night, and the Old Homestead will run
toight. Wednesday and Thursday even
ings besides the matinee on Wednesday.
The Orpheum-Another packed house
at the Orpheum was due perhaps to the
fact that Jules Levy, the cornetist. was
on the bill. although all the acts seemed
20 give Joy to the audience. But it was
Levy, the same who for a good many
years has delighted audiences all over the
world, that was the star of the evening,
and he shines with undiminished splen.
dor. His playing shows the same rich
ness and variety Of shading. the same
wonderful fexiiblity and billiancy of ex-
ecution as ever. ana he was recalled four
or five times. to each of which ne respon-
ded graciously.
The other attractions last night were
Richmond and Glenroy IN an original
talking act; Miss Maud Raymond, who
sang and danced. and Rogers Bros, who
did a comedy act: Professor Martin and
his four trained dogs, two of which gave
a very funny boxing glove contest Myer
Cohn, who sang number of songs, in
winch the sentiments were illustrated
with stereopticon views as he went along
and the programme ended with farce
comedy, My Wife. or is Marriage a Fail
ure. that brought down the house and
the curtain.
Z Z =
ssThe Burbank. The Clemenceau Case
attracted another big mouse last night
and MISS Rose Stillman again appeared
to advantage in the character CT liza.
Her engagement is only for this week.
Beginning Sunday night r. l.. Scott in
a Chip O.. the Old Block. which is highly
spoken of by the eastern press, ming lea
with new specialties.