The herald., 1896-04-06
AT THE .THEATERS


saying the fact that the preseutation OF
this delightful work by Mr.. Carleton and
his company was surprisingly good. For
a first night, the production was remark
ably smooth. The principals, chorus and
orchestra worked we'll together, and while
the score of Nanon is really lace-work OF
catching themes lightly treated in the
characteristic style Of the French opera Of
the modern comic school, interviewer with
the sensuous waltz rhythm, that quickens
the pulses of even the most phlegmatic,
there are harmonic ordeals and sudden
transitions in time that hedge it round
with difficulties. Happily these were
gracefully surmounted. AS the Marquis,
Mr.. Carleton was consummate assllmp'
ton, his rich, mellow, vibrant baritone
was heard to eminent advantage in the
waltz song, and in that delightful
duo in the second act, while his
graceful acting always recalls Castle
in this essential. Miss Atkinson's 9
Nanon was q most excellent one, albeit
just triile too cold in the opening act, but
improving decidedly later. Her voice is
full of golden notes. Jay Taylor as Hector
sang we'll and acted we'll. His voice, re-
membered for it's erstwhile technique, now
has softened into sympthetic cadences
since the Dorothy era. Miss Carr's Ninon
de Endos was good, and Mr.. Hamilton's
Able a finished exploitation of the preux
Cu0VdIloTs OldEa w l9uOIllS do N1dudul0 uO
Maintenon, was queenly and charming, as
usual. Mr.. Ricketts,, as Dema arsillac, gave
good satisfaction. Others of the cast did
we'll and the chorus was far above the ave-
rage. In fact, it is one of the best for vol
ume and voice quality that we have heard
for long time in Los Angeles. The finale
Of the second act was splenddly gwen.
Nanon will be big card this week at the
Burbank.
HAZARDS PAvILIoN-At Hazards pavil-
ion, commencing this evening, Prof. ID. M.
Bristol's animal actors will entertain the
Los Angeles public. These perfectly edu.
Gated horses contribute to higher and
more unexceptional class of entertainment
than that hitherto furnished. Prof. Bris-
tol, by years of patient and industrious
toll, acting solely on the principal of recip-
rocal kindness to the brute creation, this
exemplary man, without the use Of whip or
other cruel treatment, has succeeded in
bringing them to the present state OF al.
most absolute perfection in this science
The Tuscon Citizen, speaking OF the re-
cent appearance of these interesting
animals in that city, says:
Prof. Bristol's great horse show took
place last night and was the wonder OF the
season. That dumb brutes could be edu'
Gated as those on the stage last night is
nothing short of marvellous. One spotted
aIlIlD6l-a LlOfB6 cdll6u
repeated applause. He could add, sub
tract, multiply or divide any numbers, con-
tanned within thirty, given him by the
audience. He could, and also did, tell the
time by watch to the minute. Denver and
Dynamite, two under-sized mules, were
likewise prodigies of intelligence. They
did everything told and their seemed to be
no limit to their capacity for tricks. But
of the whole troupe OF thirty animals which
occupied the stage there was not a poor
actor among them. This was evidenced
by the continued and repeated applause as
each animal took his turn at the perform
ance. The handsomest prima donna thai
ever stood before the footlights would have
been proud at the reception accorded Prof.
Bristol's educated troupe last night. Those
who did not see it last night should not
miss the opportunity presented tonight.
The engagement is for one week, with
matinees Wednesday. Friday and Satur'
day. The reserved seats are on sale al
Gardner & divers bookstore. corner Third
and Spring streets.
Los ANGELES THEATER.-Edward Milton
Royle, the clever young actor-playright
presents us with successor to his remark
ably successful drama, Friends, ir
his new romantic drama. Mexico oI
Captain Impudence. Its title proves
that it is original, for no dramatist has as
yet given to the stage play foIaded or
the romantic incidents of that country'i
war of 1S47 with the United States. Ye
it was war that awakened the military
ardor of American citizens, which hao
been slumbering since the contest with
Great Britain in 1S12-14. 1t stirred theil
imagination with the romance which ha;
ever been connected with the scenes o.
Spanish conquest, heightened by tht
the strange histories and vestiges OF
the most ancient people and civilization OF
the new world. 1t aliured the &c
venturous spirit of the northern soldier by
the attractions of a tropical climate and {
land of superb mountain ranges veinet
with silver and gold, aud of valleys ant
plains rich with southern fruits and flow
ers. In Mexico Mr.. Royle reproducss OF
the stage scenery which is Historically cor
rect OF that time and country. Though the
play has a war for its theme, the audience
will hear no thunder OF guns nor rattle oi
musketry, but will see American and Mex
ican officers and soldiers with the goraeotl,
costumes of that period. The play tells d
heroic story of chivalry. combining rare
pathos and dainty love story underneath
the more exciting scenes of tho drama
Mexico calls for large cast of players and
auxiliaries. 1t will receive its first produo
tion i'll this city tomorrow night at the Los
Angeles theater The title has beer
changed to Captain Impudencs.
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ORpHEUM.-The new bill at the Orpheun
tonight promises to be one of moro thar
passing interest. Three new teams will
appear and all the ''hold overs" will ap
pear in an entire change of program Miss
Gertie Carlisle, the vivacious chilli actress
and impersonator, will positively appear
Miss Carlisle, though young in years, has
already scored great success. Basco and
Roberts, the comedians, will put on one oi
their best comedy sketches The Eins
Ners will appear i'll their great act on the
horizontal bar, CIlas. b. Ward will. for the
first time in two years, aopear in dress
suit, changing to tho Bowery Boy costume
later. The Andersons have a new planta
ton sketch, Alburtus and Barran will ap-
pear in a unique club.swinging and Juggling
act. Mills and Collins do their comedy
sketch, the Opera Queer and the Tramp
and Frank L,Mondue will appear in his
act on the slack wire, which he aptly terms
Fun On a Clothesline. The bill will com.
prise eight acts and though long one has
not tiresome act in it.
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Los ANG ELES HEATER.-There will be a
eulIiciency of diversity presented at the
Los Angeles theater tonight to satisfy the
most critical. The program is made ul
from volunteers, who have stepped for
ward to assist May Nannary and Daley "a
company Prominent local favorites and
artistic professio lals will vie together in a
program of mirth, music and dancing, to
gether with some fetching novelty features
that cannot fail TO prove interesting.
Following this olio, May Nannary and the
company, comprising Mortimer Snow, Ada
Ievick, Richard Scott, Margaret Marshal