The record-union., 1897-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS.


The Olympic Club (San Francisco)
ropolitan Theater last night A final
performance Will be given this evening
with a change of programme through
out, songs acts, olio and features, and
this afternoon a matinee performance
at half prices. 80 and 20 cents. The
programme as outlined in the Rec
ord Union" yesterday was carried
out, except that Mr.. Swimmer
ton, the caIicaturist, was alb
sent, having been called from the State
by business. The Olympics came thirty
two strong, twenty-five persons appear
ing In the first or minstrel part There
We're eleven musical numbers in this
part supported by a strong chorus and
a good orchestra. Six of the men were
In black face and proved good minstrels
Indeed, we have not had such perform
ance here that came quite so nearly up
to the level of the professional The first
part, in fact, in its musical features, and
soloists especially, was better, more
musically correct, than very many of the
lauded professional organizations Ex-
pectation was naturally raised high. but
critical Judgment must pronounce that
the entertainment was far better than
We expect from home talent Indeed.
the stranger not knowing that these per
formers are club men and business men
Of San Francisco would not have recog-
nlzed them as other than professionals.
except, perhaps, for just a little less
abandon than characteriZes the profess
slonal minstrel. In some respects we
nave local singers equal to those of our
club friends; in others they surpass us.
MI Bendeleben is true male soprano.
not counter or falSetto tenor, but his
voice is true soprano, and the first we
have heard from a man in years. 1t is
not powerful voice but one of sweet
ness that is deeply sympathetic. Mas
ter Sugden, the boy soprano, is a charm
lngly sweet singer and sympathetic-his
tones too are true soprano, but of a
very different quality from those of Mr..
Bendeleben. Mr. Tarbox, the baritone.
Is an effective, almost a dramatic singer,
with robust, tuneful and satisfying
Voice Mr. Tucker, the basso, lacks in
volume but otherwise is a bass of pleas
ing style. Mr. Coffin, the tenor. is well
known here and justly popular a sweet.
sympathetic, expressive voice which he
is disposed, We fear, to overtax. Ros-
borough, Bob Mitchell and Billy Haynes
are the best of the minstrel comedians.
the last two especially. Mitchelrs bur-
lesque sentimental song, "Oh,
Promise Me, was as good as
any we have had in that line.
Haynes oldtime laughing song was a
pronounced success. He had the entire
audience easily in his net of merry infec-
ton. Mr.. Finnie is more than clever
dancer, and Jack Cathcart, a minstrel
comedian of decided originality and
ability. The second part presented Ben
and Dana Wiggs in character acts ludic-
rous and considerably exaggerated, but
very laughter provoking. The Press
Club Quartet, Coffin, Tilton, Warde and
Tucker, sang very creditably. The gem
tlemen pleased, and were thrice heartily
recalled. Two athletes on the triple
horizontal bar gave splendid perforrn-
ance, one exciting deserved admiration
among lovers of athletic exercises
Thompson and Duck in a knockabout
number, gave some fine tumbling
jumping and somersault turning 1t was
superior and freely deserved the ap-
plause it won. All in all it was a good
show and up to promise. Certainly the
gentlemen of the company had reason
to feel flattered by the brilliant audience
that turned out to greet them and the
generous commendation it gave The
performance began late last night for
which an apology was made from the
footlights. To-day and tonight prompt