The herald., 1898-11-27
novel effects. San Francisco indorsed It as
being the best comedy seen at the Baldwin
theater in years.
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Amour

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THE ORPHEUM.-(Advance Announce.
ment.) Flo Irwin, in "The Gay Miss
CON-" sketch of the rapid fire
order, with wit in the lines and mirth in
the situations, is to be the star Of the Or
pheum's new attractions next week. As
a sister of the great May Irwin, Miss Flo
has fair foundation on which to build a
monument in vaudeville. But the founda-
tiop, as is proper, makes the least conspicu-
ous part of the pile. Flo Irwin has never
played or sung on the coast before, but if
veracious critics in the east can be relied
upon, her merit is undeniable and her claim
TO consideration rests not at all upon her
relationship to May Irwin. In"The Gay Miss
Con- she has a cleverly written sketch--this
also, according to foreign writers-and with
the budget of 'coon songs" without which
an Irwin would not be herself, should score
a hit of goodly proportions at the Orpheum.
The inevitable acrobatic feature of the
bill will be supplied by the Four Florences,
| a quartette of acrobats who are snid to per.
form really remarkable feats of daring and
| skill. Two men and two women make up
the company. James II. Cullen, an author
vocalist of reputation both as singer and
author, will warbe a few of his own COM
positions, and from the prominence ac.
corded him on the bills. is evidently by the
management considered a strong card
Frank and Don are comedy boxers who
burlcsque the modern prize fight in laugh
able manner. They intersperse few neat
bits of acrobatic work in their act and give
a genuinely amusing performance. The
American Biograph, which has always been
strong favorite when made feature Of
the Orpheum bills, is to be brought back for
brief engagement, presenting a score or
more of entirely new views. Among these
will be several BATTLE scenes that are said
to be marvelously perfect representations
Of Cuban war experiences of the American
soldiers during the late unpleasantness.
Pauline Hall will be retained another week,
varying her songs and costumes. She has
made a decided impression, and the interest
in her engagement easily surpasses that of
any other artist who has been at the Or
pheum during the season. Durno, the clever
magician, and Forman and Hewlett, expert
banjoists, complete the bill.
THE BURBANK.-(A Advance Announce.
ment.) So great has been the success of The
Mikado" that the management could have
run it throughout the week to packed houses
but Manager Grau had announced two
operas for the week. Owing to such great
demand to see 1.-The Mikado" once more,
this great production will be given for the
last time tonight. Beginning tomorrow
night, the Grau Opera company, which has
met with tremendous success in this city,
will commence its fourth and last week,
presenting four operas. Manager Grau has
been so we'll pleased with the way his com
pany has been received during its stay here,
and from box-office standpoint, that he has
tried hard to cancel some of his time in other
cities and play longer engagement in Los
Angeles. He even went so far as to try to
buy off his dates, but the managers in the
other cities would not permit him to cancel
his contracts, so this will be the farewell
week of the opera at the Burbank. The fol-
lowing will be the repertoire for the week:
Monday and Tuesday nights and Wednesday
matinee, the grand production of "Olivette."
Wednesday night, only time of the great sue
cess, "Bocaccio." Thursday and Friday
nights and Saturday matinee, first time in
Los Angeles, at proper prices, the charming
opera Martha" which is considered the
strongest opera in the Grau repertoire. Sat
urday and Sunday nights, one of the New
York Casinos greatest successes, "The
Brigands,' which opera had long run in
New York.
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Tuesday evening, December 6th the Hen.
derson company, an organization which has
been most favorably received, will begin a
two weeks engagement at the burbank thea
ter. The first play presented will be Dumas
"The Crust OF Society, work dealing with
the social life of the present day. The part
of Mrs. Chapel will be assumed by Miss Ade-
laide Fitzalen, and that of Oliver ST.
Aubyn by Edward NJ. Bell. The other parts
will be in the hands of Russell Bassett,
Charles Flemung, Kingsley Benedict, John
de Lacy, Henry F. Adams, Asa Lee Willard,
and Misses frankie NJ. Raymond, Carrie
Clark Warde and Olive Madison Very ef-
fective stage settings are promised.
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