The herald., 1898-03-08
At THE THERTER
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LOS ANGELES THEATER.-B ok
PATHS Troubadours drew big audience
last night and furnished an entertainment
that for quantity and quality "rcht to
have satisfied the most exact. That
the audience was delighted was fully evil
denced by the desire of the larger portion
of it to obtain two shows for the price
of single admission, judging by the per-
sistency with which the encore nuisance
| was kept up.
The company is variegated as to color,
but it is one in energy and did some of the
hardest work ever seen on this stage.
There was none of the perfunctory atten-
tion to business SO often seen in these vau-
deville sketches, but on the contrary there
was, particularly in the opening skit, an
amount Of rattling good darkey fun that
was quite infectious and secured the sue
cess of the whole show. The Troubadour
sextette was the biggest hit of the even
ing, judging by the number of recalls 1t
received.
Ernest Hogan, the prime mover of the
whole circus, was not only amusing in his
coon songs, but he was also very interest
ing as furnishing an example of how such
songs may be sung and interpreted by a
colored man of more than average intelli-
gence, and possessing the gift of con-
trolling the risiblities of his audience. 1t
is a common enough saying that the white
these dialect ditties and monologue mix
lures, the coored man not being ordinarily
success when he aims at being funny.
With Ernest Hogan this verdict must be
reversed. His songs and his talk are the
real thing, and it is impossible to conceive
of their being better rendered.
The cake walk by half dozen couples
was quite exciting, especially the first
round of it. and it was the only feature
of the show which the participants them
selves appeared to take rather seriously;
the contest having to be decided by the
plaudits of the audience. The prize cake
was a very handsome affair.
Mrs. Sisseretta Jones, the Black Patti.
sang a number OF operate selections and
also some ballads. Her voice is strong and
sweet with considerable range. while her
method shows the result of cultivation. She
was the recipient of much applause.
The final act was an operate pot
pourrf' of airs and choruses from popular
operas, which were sung with great spirit,
the different members of the company
being each costumed to represent some
leading operatic character.
The entertainment will be repeated every
evening during the week, and promises to
do big business.
ORPHEUM.-The usual crowded house
greeted the change of bill here last even
ing. There were but two hold-overs, the
Gloss Brothers, gladiatorial gymnasts, and
the Nawns in 1.-THE Politician" both of
whom repeated their successes of last
week. The first new number on the pro-
gram was Matthews and Harris, who did
the familiar tramp and soubrette turn, for
which they received their share Of the
applause.
After somewhat protracted wait, Gau-
tier and his magnificent horse made their
appearance and on a comparatively small
stand, raised several feet from the stage,
did some of the most daring work that has
ever been seen on this stage. In addition
to his many tricks with his master on his
back, this horse, who appeared to enjoy
what was going ON as much as anyone,
waltzed, polkaed, marched forwards and
backwards and performed many other diff
ficult feats, which would have to be seen
to be appreciated. He is a handsome and
unusually Intelligent animal, and Gautier
has much reason to be proud of him.
The best comedy work of the evening
was supplied by Filson and Enrol in their
oomedietta, "A Tip on the Derby" These
artists followed the now rapidly growing
popular custom of presenting one act
play instead of the usual Sketch" and
their piece was built upon plot which
was carried out to the end. 1t showed in
highly amusing way how husband had
tried to keep his actions from his wife,
and vice versa, and the complications
arising therefrom, and concluded with the
happy ending Of fairy tales. Their work
was clean, the fun spontaneous and thew
may be said to have made the hit Of the
evening.
The entertainment closed with an exhi-
bition of acrobatic work by the Carl Dam
man troupe. four in number, who pre-
sented a daring and highly successful
series Of feats Of more than ordinary in
terest.
BURBANK THEATER.--"Mrs. Part
ingtop and Her Son Ike was the bill at
this house last night. The humors Of the
piece drew a good-sized audience. The
Elleford company Is nearing the close of its
engagement here and Is consequently re-
peatipg some Of It's successes. the above
farce being case in point. It was put on
the stage week or 50 ago, and was quite
sueQessful IN creating the desired atmos-