The herald., 1897-02-02
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appreciative audience at this theater
last night to witness the initial produc-
ton of Mr.. Barnes of New York. Quite
a number of new people made their first
appearance in Manager Pearson's COM
pany, and the performance was very
creditabe in all essentials. Gunters
story. on which the drama is founded,
is full of action as are all his character
istic stories, and in making up the stage
presentiment it was hard to determine
on just how much of the wealth of ma
terial to utilize. The story as told by
the Burbank players gives trenchant
portrayal of the melodramatic elements.
rather skillfully combined with the COM
edy. and the general result Is indeed
satisfactory. As a matter of fact,
Manager Parsons company last night
gave a dramatic presentment that in
many essentials is on higher lines than
the sterling work they have hitherto
presented, and there is no question but
what there Will be the usual crowded
houses all week. The play is admira-
bly, staged and costumed with a fine
nicely of artistic unities and environ
ment.
Miss wellborn as Marina. the Corsican
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those she has already won by her consci-
entious work. Katie Pearson, as Enid
Anstruther, likewise strengthened the
hold she has taken on our playgoers by
the sterling force and finish of the char
acterization. Mr.. Montserrat, as Mr..
Barnes, had lots of work to do. but he
did it WELL and thoroughly sustained the
authors picture of this latter day Gala
had. Mrs. Wilson Enos, as Lady Char
and Ada sherman the hOV6pn-
ish daughter, likewise gave two note
worthy presen tments. Mr.. Clarke, as
Lieutenant Anstruther made a fine,
manly gentleman of the English officer
and Mr. Wards Captain de Belloc and
Mr.. Testers guard were most excellent
character pictures. This is likewise
true of Mr. Bronson's Antonio Paoli and
Mr.. Kay's Tomassi. Altogether Mr..
Barnes of New York will furnish a most
engaging and pleasant evening for any
playgoer this week.
ORPHEUM.-Not even a rainstorm
can keep people away from the Orphe-
um. for, rain or shine, this house is al
ways to the front with fine bill Of at
fractions that never fails to bring out
a booming crowd of first nighters. Last
evening the crowd was Of the usual pro-
portions, and the bill of fare. if there was
any difference, was even better than
usual.
First of all the merry crew of fun maxi
ers to get in their work were the Bos-
tons, who set a lively pace with their
very clever trained dogs. Their divert
ing turn we'll deserves repetition.
Ara, Zebra and Vora followed with
their sensational acrobatic turn. One
difficult feat succeeded another in such
rapid succession that it kept every one
in a whirl of excitement until their very
lively act was over.
Hayes, Lytton and Hayes, the special
favorites of last week, next made their
appearance and were warmly greeted.
Their skit this week is a decidedly
clever medley of the best scenes in the
Crust of Society. Sporting Duchess and
Camille. From each of these realistic
dramas is selected the chief climax,
which is exploited with all the dramatic
strength of the old-time legitimate act
or and wher the very height of intensity
has been reached the burlesque is ex-
ploded with such humorous effect as to
bring down the house at every repeti-
ton. Edmond Hayes and Emily Lyt-
ton are skillful artists and their new
piece a great comedy success
Miss Anna Caldwell won a we'll merit
ed round of applause for her contribu-
ton of new songs.
A Fair Exchange, the musical sketch
or Hdllen ana ruler, Is d lnOTOuSlly up-
to-date production and is presented
with that dash and rapidity of move
ment that holds the attention but does
not tire 1t is merry melange of new
woman dialogue, song and dance and
racy specialties, that starts off with
ring of laughter and closes with 81 per-
feet roar.
The jolly face of Chas. Wayne was
signal for another outburst of applause
which lasted until his entire store was
exhausted. New songs and new stories
given in his old-time manner served to
keep everyone shaking with jollity for
full fifteen minutes,
AS usual the best of the show was re-
served for the last Lieutenant Nobel
the eminent Swedish ventriloquist. was
decidedly the great hit of the show.
The Lieutenant is rot alone, and part
of the credit of his act belongs to the
excellent company that surrounds him.
He is the leading man of the company
in truth he is the presiding genius of the
troupe-and his hunor. his art and, in
deed, his own personality, pervades the
whole but are wonderfully erhanced
by his ingenious automata. There has
never been vertrloquist to equal Nobel
in Los Angeles. not even the great Sc
COVER. He is supreme artist and his
act is made tenfold better by the addi-
ton Of so many lifelke figures Nobel
Is as good as an entire show by himself
and he received a generous need or