The herald., 1898-12-13

superior to any presented at this popular
house for some time past There were five
fresh features on the program, every one OF
them first class, while the holdovers were
the pick OF last weeks bill.
Emma Carus, baritone with wonder
fully strong voice, sings several popular
songs with rare sweetness and purity of
tone. She possesses the added charm Of
beautiful personality.
Harry Atkinson, the Australian Orpheus,
does excellent work with his mouth-in the
way of Stimulating musical instruments-and
peases the audience immensely with his di-
versified program.
Lille Western played classical and popu-
bar airs on varied instruments ard made
distinct hit.
Joe Flynn, he Of McGinty fame, in ire
proachabAe get-up, sings irreproachably fun
ny songs in his own irreproachable style and
keeps the audience in very happy mood
with his ''sad refrains" and newspaper
clippings"
The Wilson's and their little pickannnies,
in gorgeous attire, easily occupy one Of the
foremost places on the program. Some
novel illusion business is introduced, fol
lowed by some good coon songs ard bril-
liant representation OF cake walk.
! The holGovers are Herbert's troupe OF
educated dogs and Harry Lacy and his
pajamas, all of them as good as new. The
usual big crowd was in attendance.
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THE DURBANK-Ohnet's four-act com
edy ''The Iron-Ma .ter" was presented last
night by the Henderson Company, followed
by Under the Dome" a comedy drama par
taking largely Of the melodramaticla and re-
Gently transplanted from Hazard Asyilion,
the result being double bill OF generous
proportions.
| The lron-Master is a most attractive
play strong, simple and natural, without ii
false note OF sentiment or a strained stua-
tion. 1t is admirably staged and presented
in manner deserving OF the warmest praise.
Mr.. Bell in the title role and Miss Fitzallen
as Claire are prominently excellent; the
scene between them al the close OF the sec
ond act reused to enthusiasm an audience
which, cold at the rise of tie curtain,
warmed to just appreciation of really ad-
mirable performance.
OF the remainder of the cast Russell Bas
sett, in the part of NJ Bachelin, the family
lawyer and Chas. Fleming as the Baron OF
scientific attainments, were especially nota-
bic.
As whole 'The Ironmaster" is the best
of the attractions offered by this capabe
company. IL will be repeated tonight and
at the Wednesday matinee, followed or
Wednesday night by "a Scrap of Paper,
and on Thursday night "Our Regiment" viii
be given.
Under the Dome," which forms the lat
ter half of the double bill, met with favor
able reception and those who like melo
drama with thrilling spectacular effect.
will find it up to ard beyond the usual mark
The ferry boat scene on the river is real
istic to a, degree and is produced by me
chanical device not seen here before. Ih
principal part is played by Miss Edith Lem
inert well known in Los Angeles, and il
was rendered in her usual graceful ant
effective manner. She has beer, recently en-
gagged fou the part and has had but shor
time for preparation, which adds to thu
merit of her performance. Most of the spe
cialties with which the piece abounded hav,
been cut out in order to reduce its length
Those which are retained, especially thu
whistling act, are clever and entertaining.