The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-30
BILLS At THE
PLAYHOUSES
"The Master" Is Sad but
Charming.
ERAWLEYS IN "THE RAJAH'
"BUTTERFLIEs" BY THE NEW
ALCAzAR COMPANY.
The Tivoli Produces "Mignon."
"Fallen Among Thieves" at
Morosco's-Great Acts
at the Orpheum-

The audience at the Baldwin last night
was afforded dramatic treat in the
presentation of 1.-THE Master" by henry
Miller and the Frohman Company. The
play is a three-act English comedy, with
the lachrymose element predomlnatlng,
but enough of the humorous to hgnten the
somberness and relieve the painful situa-
lions with a good laugh. 1t is a picture
of that side of life which is usually hid
den behind the portals of the home, IL
Illustrating to what lengths the deliberate
pigheadedneSs and injustice the iron Will
OF a master mind will carry a man, how
he can deceive himself by reiterated dec
larations that he is right and all the rest
of the world fools; how adversely ana me
loneliness of an old man can break tnat
adamantine nature and bring out OF the
wreck the sterling qualities SO long MD
den.
his very best work and ably displays
not only the fiinty side of the OLD master
but gives fitting glimpses on tne noneSiS,
the proud millionaire's breast. He carries
the difficult role easily and with perfec-
ton, showing how s SUI, IA, man n as tne
drive SON, daughter and wife from home
and bid them stay, Danish the servants,
his great fortune and still make a brave
effort to endure the govt and maintain his
indefensible position; how love hnally con-
quers and the sunny side of the erstwhile
tyrant shines forth for aye. The character
is SO cieverly drawn that one cannot re-
sist admiring the old fellow, notwitn-
s' An admirable feature of the play is the
delightful portrayal of the part OF the ola
counselor by c: Leslie Allen. Maoel Bert,
trying part very capably. and Margaret
Dale as the ,willful daughter who ma ndrsi
the man of her choice; threw move,
were skillfully handled. the result being
a beautiful picture that one wishes to
The play is handsomely mounted. It
will hold the boards this week only
The Tivoli.
The eyer-pleasing "Mignon'' was pre-
sented at the Tivoli last evening to q
large and highly appreciative audience
The production ran smoothly, and In
every respect reflected great credit on the
management. Among the principal parts,
Mr. Ierni sang Wilhelm Meister with
his usual sincerity. His voice is very f1ex-
ible and sweet and under good control,
but his acting is not calculated to create
enthusiasm, nor is his English accent
captivating. However, his vocal efforts
Mignon was sung by Mary Linck with
fattering success. her Gypsy song IN the
first act evoking continued applause Her
full, rich contralto voice was In ilne tone
and her finished acting rounded out the
part in a manner to command admiration
Anna LIGHTER, as Feina, the coquettish
actress. was CHARMING lHo saw d Oli-
liant display of her varied talents. Her
clear, melodious voice and easy vocaliza-
ton were greatly admired, and her re-
cantion showed that she has established
herself as genuine favorite. Signor
Wanrell. as Lothario. did some pleasing
no ton w H West and Elvia Crox
We're in congenial parts and sang and
af Teunig hi a double bill, "Cavalleria Rus
| t,cana'' and ''Pagliacci,'' will be present
| ed.