The herald., 1895-06-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Burbank Theater. r.-The actors fund
benefit that will take place next Thursday
afternoon promises an attractive and
unique programme. The Actors Associ-
alton of America is an organization to
protect members against irresponsible
managers, as we'll as to assist and protect
legitimate managers. The benefit is ten
dered for the purpose of placing the local
lodge upon sound financial basis in thus
city. and no doubt the attendance ne xt
Thu, sday afternoon will fill the tneater to
the doors, as all Of the available talent
IN the city assisted by well-known local
artists, will participate.
The Orpheum company will appear in
almost its entiiety; Mr.. j. J. Bowling,
Miss Myra Davis and the Cooper Stock
company will present the fourth act of
Captain Herne, U. S. A.. when the stage
setting will be accomplished in the pres
ence OF the audience in the remarkably
quick time OF seven seconds. 1t will take
twenty-five men to do the trick.
The ladies of the profession will sell
flowers in the foyer, while several of the
professional brothers will act as ushers.
1t is stated a prominent society young
lady, who is popular in concerts. will
rose as Trilby, and many other attrac-
tions are underscored that will make the
programme one that will eclipse all
former attemIts of similar nature ever
presented before Los Angeles public.
The object is most worthy one.
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Burbank Theatcr-Captain Herne, U.
S. A., is the Piece underscored commence
ing tonight. 1t is military five-act
drama by Margaret Barrett Smith, and
is built upon lines and incidents sug-
gested by and growing out of the war of
the rebellion. and of course affords op-
portunity for many thrilling situations
and much fine acting. The story told is
one of more than ordinary interest and
treats of theme that is away from the
ordinary in the war dramas that have
been seen OH the stage for many years.
1t treats of southern family divided
against itself in LOYALTY to the nation
during the war; at the battle of Chicka-
mauga. father fought against grand
father, son against father. and brother
against brother. The situations are per-
fectly and realistically planned and the
scenery thoroughly effective. The lead
ing role that of Captain Herne. is as
sumed by Joseph j. Bowling and should
receive capital Interpretation ut his
hands. OF southern birth. and surrounded
by southern influences Herne, at the out
s,eAk hi, OF das ths wa and Iemains ns sounry true
regardless OF the entreaties and the in
fiuence of family and friends, and by an
unfortunate combination of circum-
stances, is led to believe that his wife
also has turned against him. He leaves
his home for service at the front, where
he is rapidly promoved and takes part IN
the fighting AZ New Orleans and Vicks-
burg. The fortune of war brings it about
that he comes into personal conflict with
his own brother. who is great rascal.
and the fight between these two is one OF
the sti ongest climaXes in the whole play.
The surrender of Vicksburg and the in.
cidents following that event have
marked influence upon the persons in
reconcilia.io I and restoration TO family
and friends is happily brought about at
its climax. Mr.. Bowling is forci BILE
and conscientious actor, OF good stage
presence and pleasing manner, and makes
an ideal soldier. The play opens at New