The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-31

The past week has been trying one
both to theater goers and the denlzens
of stage-land. 1t started out by rival
ing the effete east in the matter of heat
and then suddenly veered completely
around, making the use of wraps ne
cessity, Truly we have a wonderful cll-
mate! AS to the poor histrions, one
might have been said to nave gone "
critisise and remained to pity tneiii.
How could any one be critical WIN tlie
thermometer at 102 degrees, especially
when one considered the great exertion
n must have taken those poor people
to be amusing with their in most cases,
violent exercise and heavy clothing! II
made one feel like criminal TO ask en-
tertainment at their hands. A rev
weeks of such weather and our theatrl-
cal managers would be obliged to re-
sort to eastern devices for cooling their
houses or else consider the proposition
of erecting summer theaters at the sea-
side resorts However, there is no fear
of such a contingency, as the present
condition of the weather would indicate,
our climate being made up of that de-
lightful spice of variety which prevents
monotony and which causes leading
theatrical attractions to seek us out
when the weather in the east precludes
the possibility of large audiences.
why is 1t that tHose peoPie "hose
lot in life has been always cast
in pleasant places and who
have had every advantage. APP
parently of education and culture. seem
to be most careless of the comfort of
those surrounding them? Among the
most glaring nuisances OF this class are
the people who go to the theater and
talk all through the performance, to the
extreme annoyance of every one about
them. In the first place the takers
usually come late and require some time
to get comfortably seated. Then fol"
lows a review of the house and run
ming stream of comment on the dress,
looks, ETC.. of their acquaintance in the
audience; then the stage claims their
attention, and you are treated to long
explanations of jokes uttered and as to
what is to come next, and then follow
comparisons of present actors with 9TH
ers who have been in similar parts and
so on, ad nauseam, until the unfortun-
ate mortal who has paid for his seat
also, and has come to the theater for an
hour or two'S amusement wonders II he
can ever summon up courage to go to
theater again. and also secretly Won
ders if good breeding is going from
among US. since those who might be
supposed to be its opponents are so de-
plorably lacking in one of its first es-
sentials-consideration for others. An
Englishman has said that "a lady may
places" All we who run may read. and
judge how you conduct yourselves when
like John Gilpin you "do go abroad"
Miss Davis, at the Burbank. showed
what a clever little body she is by the
choice of her frock this week. 1t was an
airy, gauzy thing which gave one the
impression of exceeding GOODNESS, and
was like an oasis in the desert to the
weary eye tormented by the sight of
sweltering humanity. There were
touches of filmy lace and knots of ribbon
about that frock that set off the charm
ing person of the Wearer until, like
Guinevere of old. who, be it understood,
knew how to dress herself, "she seemed
part of joyous spring" That frock,
coupled with the dainty grace of its
wearer, did great execution among the
male members of the audience, and
raised Miss Davis reputation for SAVIOR
faire 100 per cent among her feminine
auditors.
Real artists. what are termed strong
Feature" people, and nothing else or
less make from first to last the bill
which will be inausurated at the Or
pheum tomorrow evening. 1t will be a
great show. In fact, it will be the
greatest show that has been given in
this city in many months. There will be
three new turns added to the four eX-
week. Every one Of the fresh importa-
tons is away up in the lead in its separ-
ate line. At the head of the list will be
John Is. Ransome, who is billed as the
ruler of New York for the double reason
that he created the impersonation of
Boss Croker. and also because he was
the ruling vaudeville star of the great
metropolis for a period of two years
Mr. Ransome is original in everything.
He sings original songs full of bright
local hits, cracks jokes of the same kind
and withal has an original way of doing
1t that amuses and delights everyone
No vaudeville performer in the country
has ever received as high salary as
the great Ransome, and it is also quite
probable that no one ever so truly
earned it. His stories are new even to
the most blaSe theater- goer, and he
tells them in an inimitable way that
brings the house down.
The comedian originated his Boss
Croker turn when the LeXow committee
was turning New York upside down.
Mr., Ransome has naturally had some
Very amusing experiences while i'm
personating man so we'll known as Mr.
Croker. He put the act on al the thea
ter managed by the Hon. HenHy c.
Miner, member of congress, when that
gentleman was working to secure the
nomination. Mr.. Miner saw the turn
liked 1t, but, taking Ransome to one
side said in knowing way: We'll, old
boy, it's good; but you better take it
off. The appearance of such a great
artist in this city will be a splendid treat
to all lovers of refined vaudeville.
Another excellent feature of the new
show will be the Irish comedy work of
the well known duo, Morton and Mack.
They come to Los Angeles recommend
ed as the greatest comedians of their
class Morton especially is said to be
the bright and shining light of Irish
character sketchists. He is also an ex-
ceptionally fine dancer Mack never
goes anywhere without his bagpipe. He
has deft way of handling the queer
squeaky instrument that brings music
from it as we'll as loads of fun. The
team work of this jolly pair is EXCEL
lent and they give such a turn as has
never before been enjoyed at the Or
pheum.
The three Nightons will present their
thrilling trapeze and ring performance
Such work unless it is very good, does
not take, but the Nightons succeeded
In creating sensation in the northern
metropolis winning thereby the plaud-
its of large audiences every night and
the most favorable mention from the
press. Among their many astonishing
tricks are several feats of balancing
executed by them alone. The Nightons
will furnish great act full of dash and
vim and excitement.
Carr and Jordan, who have impressed
themselves so favorably upon the pat
rons Of the Orpheum, Will appear again