The herald., 1896-12-24
Observation-Disclosures
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LOS ANGELES THEATER.-Aiden
Benedict's Fabio Romani company opens
at the Los Angeles theater this evening,
for three nights and gala Christmas
matinee in the beautiful drama, Fabio
Romani, a dramatization from Marie
Corelli's wellknown novel. The Ven
detta. The play contains many thrilling
situations and is full of horrors, which
delight the lovers of the novel. The
stage settings are said to be as clever as
stage craft can make them, especially
the closing scenes, representation or
the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, with
an earthquake effect Mr.. Alden Bene-
dict. in the leading role OF Fabio Ro-
mani, has fine stage presence and is an
unusually impressive actor. He fills the
dual roles Of Fabio Romani and Count
Olivia Miss Olive West, as wife of
Fabio Romani, does some exceptionally
fine acting. The stereopticon. serpen-
tine, Spanish and fire dances, by Miss
Grace Hunter, are said to be one of the
strong features. This excellent COM
pany as a whole comes highly recon-
mended as a strong organization, and
should be literally patronized. The en-
gagement is a short one and only one
matinee will be given, on Christmas af-
ternoon at 2:15 o'clock.
ORPHEUM.-The holiday bill at this
house has been approved by all the crit
les and large audiences at every per-
formance since it was initiated. Every
one unites in pronouncing it one of the
very best shows ever given in the city.
Stuart, the male Patti, has created a
furore with his wonderful female inn
presentations and his phenomenally high
voice. He is one of the greatest artists
on the vaudeville stage.
The RONALD brothers are equally good
in the acrobatic line. Their sensational
feats of hand dto-hand and head-to-head
balancing are unparalleled.
One of the most diverting turns on the
program is that of the famous Japanese
juggler, Hagihara, and his three inter.
esting children. Their act is whole
show in itself, embracing acrobatic feats,
sleight- t-of-hand and Japanese magic
tricks, that are little short of miraculous.
The two clever sketch artists, Lewis
and Elliott, present an unusually bright
comedy skit.
Langslow. the shooting star and Ellen
Vetter, the little witch of the mysterious
globe, each contributes an excellent act.
jokes, and Marble and Thatcher add an
other strong contribution of fun. Regu-
lar matinee this afternoon.
THE BURBANK THEATER.-"The
land where the mist of eve and the gray
of morn kiss each other through the
shades of night Such is the poetical
title of q spectacular romance which will
be seen al the Burbank theater, opening
tomorrow (Christmas) afternoon and
evening. There is legend of Iceland
which tells of two half-brothers, who
grew to manhood before they met, each
one of whom from the cradle had been
taught a mission of vengeance against
the other to requite the wrongs of their
respective mothers. The one is an Ice
landic giant, brought up to battle with
the seas; the other a SON of the tropics,
with all the fire of the southern born.
The Viking ships cross the ocean, and the
brothers, unknown to each other, cross
in love, which breeds a new hatred.
Again they meet affiiction and exile, and
suffering warns their hearts to each
other before recognition comes. Then,
like Damon and Pythias, the one offers
his life to save his brother. From this
story Mr.. Barbour has written a play
of unusual strength and dramatic pow
er, surrounding it with a spectacular
grandeur, which will entrance the spec
tator. The scenery of Iceland affords
opportunity for display of beauty and
| awe-inspiring effects, which are pro-
duced by the tempestuous nature of
this little known but wild and erratic
land.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
ity is the comprehensive title of Sutton
Vane's great play, which Joseph Girls
mer and Phoebe Davies and their excel
lent company are to appear in at the
Los Angeles theater next week. COM
| mencing Monday, December 2S, for six
nights and a New Years and Saturday
matinee. There is said to be consid-
cradle humanity in it, and of character
that readily appeals successfully to the
popular heart. English country life,
with it's quiet loves and romances, al
ways charms in literature or on the
stage when fairly interpreted. and tales
of adventure, of war, battle, hair
breadth escapes and soldierly daring
command the attention of old and young
| Of both sexes, regardless of where the
scene happens to be laid. Manager VIM.
| A. Brady does his full share in dressing
| this beautiful and thrilling story in the
garb most approved by modern dramatic
art. 1t is a story of a loving and patient
and trusting woman, a faithful lover
and gallant soldier, under the fire of
| false accusation and the rain of shot
and she'll The English in the Transvaal
| have been having serious times again
! since the playwright grouped the Incl
| dents and situations In this play The
| whole civilized world has had its eyes
| turned that way and upon doings more
strange and consequential than anything
| suggested by Mr.. Vane. But recent
! events give these mimic battles between
Englishmen and Beers on the stage an
| interest nevr contmplated by the dis