The herald., 1897-01-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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were some features In the bill that were
alike unique and sensational in the line
OF stage attractions. There was the
usual large Monday night audience pres
ent. and they greeted the new and old
features of the program with the most
unstinted measures of applause.
The entertainment opened with the
wonderful acrobatic feats of Kaoly, who
can we'll be classed as the India rubber
man. His act Is made up of a marvellous
succession of examples of muscular
strength and skill. Perhaps one of the
most graceful danSeuSeS and contOrtion-
lists who has been seen here this sea-
son is Trix la Belle. She gave a most
remarkable exhibition in the line of high
Kicking and her splits We're marvels in
the matter of comforting the human form
divine. The Dunbar sisters, who were
billed to appear, had to offer an apology.
as their wardrobe had not arrived. They
Will be in the bill tonight. Stewart, who
is undoubtedly our greatest female i'm
personator. sang several Mexican love
songs in his high soprano. His costumes
are works OF art, both in texture and fash
ion. The act Of RONALD brothers in head
balancing has never been eQualed on
local boards. They seem to have abso-
lutely mastered the laws of gravitation
and are peerless in their line as equili-
briStS.
One of the sensational features of the
bill was the piano playing poodle. 1t
was strikingly unique spectacle to
witness canine actually playing The
Last Rose of Summer on the piano. but
the dog did it and did it WELL The talk
ing roosters, the acrobatic mule and the
educated Wild boar also demonstrated
what marvels the human mind can ac-
complish In training the brute creation.
Cushman and Holcombe are different
from most of the SPECIALIZED operate
sketch artists that we have listened to
lately in that they can sing. Their songs.
too, are fresh and pleasing and their
costumes elegant, while Miss Cushman
has one of the pretteSt faces that has
appeared before the loca! footlights for
10, these many months. They were given
rousing reception by the large au-
dience. Galetti's monkeys never grow
tiresome as on each view they devel-
op some new trick, which, while 1t may
not be in their repertoire. is all the more
amusing for that circumstance. They
are clever little fellows and fully sus-
tain the character of their kind for mis-
chief. One of the attractive features of
this act is the kindly manner in which
Galetti treats his little performers.
That they are quite aware of his indul-
gence is evidenced by their lack of that
cowed look with which so many un-
fortunate animals meet the trainers
eye.
BURBANK.-The Police Patrol, a re-
alistic drama, which was presented last
evening at the Burbank is a cleverly
constructed play, built around the mys-
terious Smell murder and the Haymar-
ket riots in Chicago. The opening over
ture as rendered by Prof Krauss and
his excellent orchestra, was indicative
the ms nd ha ;oht
of the patrol, from the sound of the
alarm until the arrest is made. Mr..
George Montserrett, lately with Fred
erick Warde, is now the leading man of
the Pearson company, and gave an ex-
cellent rendition of the character of the
hero, Captain Hardy, an officer of the
police. Mr.. James T. McAlpin as Enos
Bond the uncle, and VIM. A. Brummell
as John Braden. the nephew. gave a
conscientious rendition of these parts.
MIR. VIM. j. JoSsey as Artful Joe, the
confederate. was typical character OF
life in the great metropolis. The COM
edy work of Mr.. H. o. Stubs as Splut-
ters. the newsboy. and Mr.. McAlpn as
Uncle Mic, an old southern darkey, fur
nished many chance to laugh and de-
served the signs of appreciation they re-
ceived for clever work. Miss Jessie
Welburn as Lillian Barker, gave on eX-
ample of the character of woman of
the world that is to be met with in most
cities; it is certainly the best character
she has essayed since appearing before
the Los Angeles public. A new face re-
ceived hearty welcome when Miss
Bernice Howard made her bow as the
prosecuted heroine. Laura Joyce. Miss
Howard is a pleasing and painstaking
little artist and won the good will and
applause of the audience from the start
She is quite clever and is certainly
creditable addition to Manager Pear
sons company. Miss Dolie Foster as
''Sweeter' infused such life into the play
that it fairly sparkled with merriment
Miss Foster is little, but she seems to
bring enough ginger into a soubrette
part to make it one of the biggest hits
Of the play. The minor roles were well
filed, and no part seemed to drag. The
White Patrol horses are beauties. and it
is caution how they can roll wagon
over the stage; they are well trained
animals and seem, il anything, to do
their turn better than some Of their
human competitors for histrionic honOrs. !
The scene in the Police Patrol barn In
the third act was very effective, the |
horses in their stalls, wagon and har- /,
ness ready for service, the quick alarm, |
he response of Jim" and Frank" to |
'heir places, the lightning hitch and the |
drive for life all form as exciting a stage !
many days. The following scene opens |
in the famous Haymarket square, the |
scere of the fatal anarchist riot: Cap /
tain Hardy is assaulted a terrible strug- !
Tle ensueS; Splutters turns in the alarm; |
The wagon is heard in the distance, COM |
ing to the rescue; the White Patrol"
akes a hand; murder is prevented and !
he assassin arrested. There is enough |
in this drama to please every |
)ody who wants typical stage pictures |
Of lie in the great western metropolis. !
Chicago. IN the finale, as usual, the |
tight triumphs, villainy gets its just |
and wedding bells jingle.
The Burbank under the new manage |
nent is doing a phenomenal business, /!
bat this is not to he wondered at when |
1re sees how cosy the house is inside, |
Nell heated by steam, with courteous, |
lShcrs and attendants and everything |
lone for the comfort of the patrons
The Police Patrol will be presented |
he balance of the week with a regular |
matinee. Next Monday even
ng is Native Sons night.
LOS ANGELES THEATER.-Tonig !
:. Il. Jefferson. I<law & Er.anger's big |
spectacular production. Palmer Cox's |
will be seen at the Los Angeles |
heater. The engagement continues the |
est OF the week. with a bargain mat
nee" tomorrow, at which seats may be
lad in any part of the theater for only |
20 cents. The Saturday matinee will be |
played at the night prices. The brilliant |
performance tonight will be exact in ev
.ry detail with those of the long run Of !
40 nights TO crowded houses in New