The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15

and features The pictures are always
an uncommonly attractive feature o.
this clever musical extravaganza.
Spanish ballet and six daily hints from
Paris are also of the performance. Stu
art. the male Patti who assumes the
role of Queen Isabella, is a phenomenal
singer. A feature viii be the introduc-
ton for the first time here of the reign
ing New York success, The Animated
Music Sheet" introduced by Stuart and
a large chorus Other special features
are the original six daily hints from
Paris March of the Columbian
Guards" and the 'Hurrah Dudes. The
chorus is large and well drilled. The
list of comedians and vocalists inter
preting this clever creation includes
Stuart, the male PATTI: Master
Thomas Meade, a phenomenal boy ten
or; the famous Herald Square Quartet,
Carl Anderson, Tom Peasley, Francis
Gaillard, Marie Conchita, Connie
Thomas, George D. Cunningham, n D
Turner George A. Williams, George
Ovey, and many others.
At the Orpheum this evening the new
bill again. which is one of the very
best that Mr. Walter has yet sent to
Resident Manager Clifton. The athletic
work of Maud Beal Price is an espe-
cially strong feature, as also is the
work of Mandola, while the new mu-
steal team with the electrical piano and
the dancing Presto" are features of
great strength. to say nothing OF the
colored comedians, the acrobatlc Al
bions and the DOnners, who are, by the
way, whole show by themselves
At the Metropolitan Theater Friday
evening next, Marie Wainwright, the
talented artist supported by strong
company of capable people. in the new
society drama, Shall We Forgive Herr
1t was first brought out at the Adelphi,
London, and met with great success,
which was repeated at most of the
Scottish, Irish and English cities 1t
was then brought to America and pro-
duced at the Fourteenth The
alter, New York, and enjoyed a ruin
of four weeks, without intermisSion OF
night. It made a most emphatic nit,
and was warmly commended for its
simple, straightforward story and the
skill with which it was told. It's free
dom from clap-trap and the absence
of sensational effects won for it Sc
rious consideration and praise from the
critics. Miss Wainwright has hitherto
devoted her talents to the interpreta-
ton of what are called legitimate roles
For several years she has been a star
in the high-class comedy and a favor
lite with the public from one end Of the
country to the other. Her ability is
unquestoned and her versatility is es-
tablished wherever her name is known.
She lends strength to the cast of shall
We Forgive Her?" as well as dignity 10
the performance. The play abounds in
strong dramatic situations and power
full climaXes, all arrived at by legiti-
mate means and without the assistance
of mechanical effects or stage car
pentry. The story is full of that ele-
ment of heart interest so necessary to
the success of a quiet play and it is
lacking in that ultra sensationalism 50
common to the average melodrama.
Neither is it what is known nowadays
as a problem play" 1t aims to settle
no social questions but presents a
phase of life as it exists. and the
picture is a true one. Good comedy
is furnished by the amusing love af-
fairs of Nellie (Oliver's sister and Reg
gle Walton, her sweetheart: also by the
broad comedy of Aunt Martha The
| box-office opens for sale of seats to-
morrow "wednesday morning.