The record-union., 1898-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS,

1t would seem that Director General
Walter and Manager Clifton Of the Or
pheum mad made up their minds that
the performance offered each week 30
the public should be better than that
OF the preceding one; at least. that IS
the result accomplished by them so far
since they opened the theater, and the
new attractions offered this week are
of q superior order. 1t was an enthu-
siastic and well-pleased audience that
attended last night to witness the pro-
gramme offered by the new com mbina-
ton, and it was decidedly liberal in its
applause and encores. La Petite Lund,
the infant prodigy. is indeed a wonder,
and despite her tender years she shows
a self possession and finish in her work
that would do credit to far older per-
former. She is q dainty little fairy,
scarcely past her infancy, and her en-
gaging face, naive manner. grace and
easy department won her way straight
into the hearts of the audience and
fairly captured them. Her singing and
dancing are the perfection of art for one
so young. and might we'll excite the
envy of those with years Of practice.
and stamp her performance with the
seal of excellence. II is safe to predict
for her success wherever she goes.
Barney and Russell, the novelty char
acter sketch artists, also gained high
favor. Their quick changes, not only
in raiment but in facial expression,
were we'll done, and their representa-
ton, successfully. of the Chinaman, the
Teuton, the tough girl and her fellow
and the Dago and the monk" were re-
ceived with much LAUGHTER and ap-
plauSe. Al. Almont and Lizzie Dumon.
the instrumental hussars, are a we'll
matched pair, and their solos and duets
on variety Of instruments stamped
them as musicians and excellent per-
formers in their line Their duet. the
'Miserere" was rendered with excel
lent taste. The Jacksons, the ebony
fun makers, were we'll received, and
as a novelty gave some new gags. The
De Phillips, who appeared last week
also, have established themselves in
favor, and their dancing, both artistic
and comic, receive much appreciation.
Paulo and Dilla, the eccentric vocalists
from the Folies Bergere, Paris, are a
comical pair. They play with ell the
spirit and gayety that distinguishes the
French and made an excellent impress
sion. The Brothers Damn, the famous
eccentric acrobats from the Winter
Gardens, Berlin. jumped into public ia
vor at once. Their superiors in their
special line have never been seen here,
and they do some very difficult
and amusing feats that must be seen
to be fully appreciated. Take it all
round, it is an excellent company and
should draw well.
At the metropolitan Theater this
evening the Calhoun Opera Company
will appear, and for this evening only,
it is regretfully said. The company is
popular here, and we believe it would
have had good patronage for a week s
enga cement. Mr.. Calhoun has much
improved the company, we are told,
since its appearance here last so that
now it really stands at the head of
high-class light opera combinations on
the road His prima donna soprano is
Miss Beatrice Mckenzie, whose voice
is credited TO US as of strong dramatic
quality. with a refinement and sweet :
ness altogether charming. She is sup
ported by leaders Adele Harrington.
contralto; Louise Lewis, Maude Alli-
son, Stella Madison, George Lyding,
Edward Webb, Mount Joy Walker and
Carleton King. The chorus promised
US VIII present thirty-five good voices
in full training and drill. Mr.. Calhoun
himself taking charge Of this essential
branch of the work, and bringing his
people as nearly. up to the line Of per-
fection as is attainable by them. The
orchestra has been enlarged since the
company was here last, and is under
the capable direction of Richard F..
Lindsay. The opera to be sung this
evening is "Amorita.' which has never
been given here. It will be produced
with specially fine scenic surroundings
painted by Moses and Hoyt, master
scene painters of New York and Chi
cago and who have few equals any
where in their art. The costumes for
the opera are very handsome and rich,
made from designs by Hamilton Bell, a
famous New York costume designer.
Calhoun carries a large quantity of
stage appliances necessary for the
complete production of his operas. in
cluding electrical outfit, calcium lights,
furniture. devices for mechanical ef-
fects etc