The herald., 1895-08-15
AT THE THEATERs

The Burbank--The Octoroon is drawing
large houses svery evening and the pro-
duction Is being we'll received. 1t is about
one of the best plays given at this theater
since its opening. Miss Ethel Brandon.
in the title role of Zoe, is doing some
very clever acting. The accomplished
actress has already established herself as
great favorite with the many patrons OF
this house. The handsome lady is being
ably supported by the Cooper company.
who arc doing some splendid acting,
especially Mr.. Carl Bsvch, Miss Georgie
Wooithorpe and William Bennett, who
deserve special praise for carrying out
their respective parts so well. Mr.. Elder
and Mr.. Llewellyn also are worthy Of
mention, and as whole the piece is be-
ing creditably rendered. with some excel
lent scenery, good music and fine me-
cbanical effects. The Octoroon will be
presented every evening this week with q
popular price matinee on Saturday. On
Sunday night the great society play, Tho
Crust OF Society. will be produced on an
laborate scale, and Miss Brandon is
said to be at her best in this piece and
will introduce some exquisite gowns dur
ing the acts.
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The Orpheum.-Everysnig this week
has found tnIs popular place OF amusement
crowded, and there is good reason for it.
The bill presented is the most expensive
and at the samu time the best and most
complete that has ever been seen in this
city upon a vaudeville sage. Director
General Walter of the Orpheum circuit
presents to his patrons two European i'm
portations, IN addition to a strong cast
of other attractions. The Msrtinettis ars
by far the best and most clever aero bats
eral thing havs sameness, some per-
formers doing the turn" better than 9TH
ers, but the Martinettis step entirely out
of the regular routine and present o per-
formance of arm and hand work. which.
by their strength. grace anu dexterity,
makes 1t appear so easy and at the same
time so marvellous that they win the ap-
probation of their audiences at once.
These performers played an engagement
in San Francisco of eight weeks. and
made themselves the talk of the town.
Among those who have seen them in this
city they are considered wonderful and
superior to anything ever seen here.
Kennedy and Lorenz are another i'm
portation of this house. Their perform.
ance in the European novelty. Suggestion,
il an entirely new feature on the vaudeville
stage ard is one well calculated 10 puzzle
tne puullc. SOiue VI 1po auuich Stn i.o
wher Miss Kennedy is being blindfolded,
but their scorn changes to wonder when
Lorenz snatches watches, rings. coins
badges, everything IN fact that is handed
him. and the bhndfolded lady calls out
what they are. as well as giving numbers
on checks, bills and other articles 1t is
a truly remarkable performance. Gilbert
| and Goldie still hold the audiences. and
have placed on their finest specially this
week in The Hod Carriers. Johnnie Car
roll has won over the patrons by his
pleasing rendering of humorous and
pathetic character songs. Tho Garnellas
in Tubbs' Visit; the Bland Sisters IN
their songs and dances. and the Muhl-
mann trio all go to make bill that has
seldom been equaled at this handsome
tneater. There will be matinees on Satur-
day and Sunday afternoons at the popular
matinee prices. The show is one that is
crowdng the house at every performance.