The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-29
BENEFIT FOR THE ACTORS
Grand Testimonial to Be Given
for the Associations
Fund.
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME.
Many Members Of the Profession
Assemble to Discuss the
Coming Event.

Ell Dorado Hall in the AlcaZar building
was filled to the door yesterday afternoon
by actors and actresses, members of Pacific
Lodge No. 2, Actors Association of
America. The purpose of the gathering
was to make further arrangements for the
grand testimonial benefit for the associa-
TONS fund. 1t will be held in Morosco's
Grand Opera-house on the afternoon of
June 6.
A special committee went to the Hotel
Langham and escorted the members of the
Ladies' Lodge to the place of meeting.
When they entered the gentlemen arose
and cheered their fellow-workers. Among
the latter were: Miss Anita Fallon, presi-
dent of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Miss Nina
Gleason, Adele Belgrade Maud Edna Hall,
Mrs. J. K. Emmett, Miss Helen Henry,
Miss Julia Blanc, Miss Minnie Ellsworth,
Miss Ada Levick, Miss Lille Ellsworth,
Miss Kittie Kerwin, Miss May Wells, Miss
May Noble.
Among the actors were: E. J. Holden,
W. L. Gleason, Frank Wyman, Leonard
Grover Jr., J. K. Emmett, J. Fl. Benrimo,
Edmund Hayes, J. H. w. Harris, Fred J.
Butler, Harry Butler, James NJ. Ward
Hudson Liston, Willard Newell, w. II.
Brinkley, Perry Kewen, Charles w.
Swain. III. HoYte.
A touching incident occurred upon the
opening of the meeting. James NJ. Ward
arose and said
The spirit of love and brotherhood should
possess all in this assembly. For long time
there have not been kindly feelings between
our vice-president, Mr.. Holden, and myself
and once refused to take his hand, because a
US. wish the past with its jealousies and
petty spites buried, and I now offer Brother
Holden my hand. Let us bury old grudges.
The old actor made striking picture as
he stood with extended hand in a glow of
sunlight that entered through partly
opened blind.
Mr.. Holden sprang from his chair and
second later the two old enemies were
heartily shaking each other by the hand.
The past was buried and more than one
eye was moist with emotion.
| J. Harry Benrimo told of the success of
| the committee in arranging for the benefit
He said that the Theatrical Mechanics
Association has volunteered all the help
| required. The Musicians Union will
send three of the largest bands, also more
| If necessary, and all of the talent required
had volunteered. The following pro-
gramme had been arranged, subject to
changes:
Reception of Brother ]: II. Budd, Governor of
California. Hail to the Chief" Morosco's Grand
| "a Passing Show"-grand minstrel-First part
Roncovieri's American Concert Band, by kind per
| mission of the Musicians Union
| Minstrels: Bones-Thomas Leary, Harry Arm
strong, Billy Gilbert; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hart
! man, W. L. Gleason, Billy White; interlocutor,
John e. Nash; typewriter, Joe Mccarthy.
chow to Be Funny Ferris Hartman.
"Hes Fresh From Siberia, George Olmi
| Song, ga Stop-over Ticket" Harry Armstrong.
"What He knows About Our Harbor Commits
| son," Billy White
| Tn tho ;,,f
| chorus, by kind permission of Mrs. E. Kreling
"Nota Bean-a.".when Billy Gleason cracks his
first Joke the audience requested to keep their
| seats, as the light will drop. Look out.
ter, by kind permission of Messrs. FriedIander,
| Gottlob d Co., in 'sThe Picture" comedetta in
Tider, Miss Blanche Bates, and the manager of the
| Frawley Company, II. s. Duffeld The scenery
pieces, with the accompanying properties, gas and
| electrical effects, will be set in full view of the
| brother-workers, the Theatrical Employees Pro
| tective Union and Theatrical Mechanics Associa-
| ton.
Song, Miss Oracle Plasted.
| Trombone solo, Dreaming" Frank Tobin.
| Song, Miss Tillie Salinger
| Song, Miss Alice Nielsen.
"Chattertown," as arranged by Mr.. William
| Newell, including Miss Belgrade, Miss Emmett Mr.
Newell, Mr.. Hatch and Mr.. swinnerton.
| Messrs. John Wilson and Phil. flasher in their
| own version of "Trilby."
| Cassasa's band.
Presentation of scroll to ]. Il. Budd by Brother
President George OSbourne.
| The whole to conclude with the fourth act of
| "Virginius," comprising the full complement of
| the Actors Association of America.
Mr.. Benrimo stated that Governor Budd
and staff, Mayor Sutro aud many City
officials have promised to be present. Gov
ernor Budd will deliver an address from
| his box.
The suggestion that the price of tickets
to certain parts of the house be reduced
was not favorably received, and the price
will be 81.
1t was decided that the actors of the
Junior Lodge, A. A. A., will act as ushers.
Offers of assistance were received from
the managers of the Columbia Theater and
several social clubs, H. c. Brinker and Ed
Hayes.
Chairman Holden appointed Miss Glea-
son, Miss Hall, Miss Henry, Miss Blanc
and Miss Fallon as committee to attend
the flowers and candy to be sold in the
lobby.
Pleasant addresses were made by w. H.
Gleason, Harry Morosco, James Ward,
Jerry Dillon, Miss Edna Hall, Miss Anita
Fallon, Mrs. Nj. Gleason, J. K Emmett,
Willard Newell, William Rusk, Hudson
Liston, Ed Hayes, 81. Coulter Brinker and