The herald., 1896-02-22
AT THE THEATERS

Los ANGELES THEATEE-Last night Mr..
Frederick Warde repeated his great produc-
ton of King Lear before large audience.
Mr. Warde's Interpretation of the in
tensely difficult role again made a most
favorable impression, and the grand
effects in the storm scene proved a revela-
ton to many theatergoers. julius Caesar,
with Frederick Warde as Brutus, will be
produced this afternoon, and the farewell
performance will be devoted to the tragedy
Virginius.
THE OEPHEuM.-The same bill which
has drawn crowded houses at the Orpheum
during the week will be given at the matt
nee this afternoon aud at the regular per-
formance tonight. 1t is without question
one of the best, in some features, that has
ever been presented here. Rachel Walker
as single attraction would fill the house.
She is a singer of the first rank, and
sings with perfect simplicity the good old
fashioned songs that everybody knows and
appreciates. No singer has been received
more warmly in this city. and it is
not an exaggeration to say
that that he,tor no singer that Ho has o appeared
and wonderfully brilliant, with such COM
pass that she reaches the highest notes
without apparent effort. Every night since
her first appearance last Monday she has
been repeatedly called ont for encores, to
which she has always graciously responded.
At the other extreme of vaudeville spe-
clalties are Mason and Healy, the long and
short of it, who do as funny turn as could
be imagined. They are applauded from
! the time they first appear until they
close their laughable act, when the
six-footer is carried off the stage
ho ch Of foot
mate. The Sisters De Van do clever
! act on the "I.achelle Magic,' one of them
balancing tall ladder while the other
| plays about on the top OF it in daring
| manner.
| Howley and Doyle, the Beau Brummels
of song and dance, are certainly artists at
clog dancing. Each vies with the other in
executing the most difficult steps, one set
ting the pace by beating lively tattoo IN
exact imitation of drum, which is then
eclipsed by the other, who winds up
series of intricate movements with the long
roll, and capers off to the wings to
sprightly tune which he plays with his feet
as he goes.
For rollicking fun Gilmore and Leonard,
Ireland's comedy kings, cannot be beaten.
Their jokes are none of them broad or in
the slightest degree offensive, but they are
bright and exceedingly we'll given. The
Dewitt Sisters are a couple of refined
musical artists Their work on the violin
and cornet is very good and has the addi-
tional charm of being presented in a capti-
waiting way by two really pretty per-
formers.
In the beautiful mirror dance given by
the charming little Henley sisters there is
the novelty of a fine mechanical illusion,
combined with the most graceful fancy
dancing. Only three of these excellent
teams will be retained for next week. The
opportunity OF seeing them will not be
long continued and should therefore be
taken advantage of.
THE BURBANK.-There will be a grand
matinee performance this afternoon at the
Burbank, and it will be the last perform
ance but one of the successful meiodrama
Wife for Wife. Tomorrow evening May
Nannary and her capable company will
present the latest eastern success, The Fire
Patrol. 1t will be produced in every detail
as given in its original New York rendition.
The grand benefit on next Wednesday af-
ternoon for the benefit of the Newsboys'
Home will be an occasion that will pack
the spacious theatre. Mr.. Cooper has
kindly given the use of his pretty theater
for the worthy object, and May Nannary,
the Daily stock company and all the at
taches of the house have volunteered their
services. g'}.'1.,,.t
Counterfeits in food are not wanted. DR..
Prices Baking powder is as good as gold.