The herald., 1895-07-28

conveying that impression of strong force
in reserve which has the effect OF keep
ing the attention of the audience always
fixed and eager. When he gives way at
proves none the less effective, because
they still seem to be restrained.
Mr.. Berch will have excellent support
in Rose Stillman and George Wood
thorpe The former lady is fortunate. to
beign with, in the possession of very
pretty face and graceful figure and her
acting is always pleasing. In parts
questionably show herself equal to much
greater things. Miss Woodthorpe is ever
pleasing and careful in any role she un.
dertakes. She invariably handles her
part we'll and her enunciation is telling
and clear. The balance Of the cast promise
be handsomely staged and the advance
sale of seats promises a lucrative business
throughout the week.
:oLos Angeles Theater. Daniel Frah-
mans Theater company, which ap-
pears here Wednesday. August 7th,
at the Los Angeles theater. is the
continuous work of talented players in
close association for number Of years.
1t has been admitted by managers that
only in this manner can high excellence
be attained in the profession. Yet. in so
few instances can this be made financially
hardihoJd to attempt to achieve that re-
suit.
The plays offered upon this engagement
are entirely from English sources. This
is due, to some extent. tn the fact that
there is vast class in England who are
cultured and have great leisure at their
disposal, and for years they have been
OrpWinn NJ Efaru
have at last distAnced the French and
German schools, and the brightest dram
attic minds today are found in England.
The fret of the plays to be produced
here Wednesday night and Saturday
matinee. will be "The Case of Rebellious
who has been before the public as
dramatist for some years, but has peen
gradually increasing in popularity and
refinement of mis- work. Those who knew
Mr.. Jones' work in The Silver King
would hardly recognize that in 1.-The
MTIdidleman: aTi "Masaueraders. or
last work. ''Rebellious Susan,'' he has
made another departure as astonishing as
his previous one.
The second play given, Thursday night,
IS also comedy, the scene of which is
laid IN England. 1t is entitled, "An
IDEAL HUSBAND by, the author Of Lady
Kan, anu lS SUN pluNluS
IN London, the homo Of its author. The
serious element in this story is the Illus
tration OF how an early fault may threaten
the existence Of blameless life in after
years. II is extremely right and has
been spoken of es Offering greater guam
tity and more original epigrams than any
play ever placed before the public. It.
with the previous named play. divided
the time Of this com pany during the last
season at its home thaater in New York.
= The third play. to be produced Friday
night. 1.-The Amazons, ran tho major
portion of season before last with this
company in New York. 1t is by Arthur
W. Pinero. and is fancifu story. told
With good natured sarcasm, regarding .
mother who strove to hide her disap p-
pointment at her children being girls BY
only until they fell in love.
All these plays are new here. The Sat-
nrday night play will be the only per-
formance of the Tho Wife, the first
play this company ever gave here.
Vienna Concert Hall.-Ip spite of the
hot weather, which has taken SO many
people out OF town, the past week at the
Vienna has been very auccessful one.
One secret of toe success of this attractive
resort is the fact that the enterprisin.
proprietor is always on the lookout for
new attractions. For this week he an
nounces the engagement OF that we'll
known and popular balladist. Miss We're
do We're, VINO. in connection with the
charming soubrette. Miss Minnie Gilbert,
and the excellent Vienna orchestra, will
epicures. The Vienna is deservedly one
OF the most popular family resorts on the
coast. the best of order always being pre-
served.