The record-union., 1899-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

AT the Clunie Opera-hOuSe this even
ing Vests Big Minstrel Jubilee COM
bination. w. H. West was formerly
one of the managers of the famous
Primrose & West Minstrels. In the
present organization he claims to have
the strongest combination in the min
strel line ever put upon the road. The
troupe played recently to crowded
houses at the Columbia Theater for
two weeks. and but for demands of
written engagements could have held
the boards there successfully for
month. Among the stars in the COM
pany are: Carroll Johnson, famous as
the most artistic minstrel Beau Brum-
mel; Tom Lewis, a high favorite come
dian; r. J.. Jose, whose phenomenal
counter tenor has been heard here fire.
quently-Jose is known jestingly
among the profession as Patti in
trousers; Clement Stewart, a favor
lite London tenor, will be heard for the
first time; Mr.. Kent, a noted baritone
halladist; H w. Frillman, basso, once
basso of the old-time San Francisco
minstrel troupe, when Wells, Backus,
Goes, De Angels and Birch were chiefs
in Tom Maguire's company. Besides
there are German, Garland and Ernest,
capable singers and balladists and
speciality MINISTRIES, and Trovolo,
notable ventriloquist; Mcmahon and
King, a comedy team; Eddie Koran,
speciality actor, and some fifteen 9TH
ers The. entertainment closes with a
spectacular effect, entitled Remember
the Maine introducing portraits of
Dewey, Hobson, Schley, President Nc
Kinley Sampson, Sigsbee and the crew
of the Maine.
Despite the storm last night the Grau
Opera Company drew the, largest audi
epce to the Clunie' seen there in a long
time, with a single exception. Every
seat was taken, and a large number of
extra seats provided at the last mo-
ment, and numbers of people We're
turned away. Standing room was sold
even after the curtain went up on the
beautiful opera, 1.-The Bohemian Girl"
1t was given very neatly-not better
than it has been done here, but very
satisfactorily. The honors were mainly
Miss Carrington's, whose airline" was
a charming one. The chorus was espe-
cially strong, even and tuneful, and the
orchestration was the best of the sea-
son, winning applause of the audience
thrice The troupe last night departed
for Victoria
The concert at the Congregational
Church last night by the University Of
California Glee, Mandolin, Banjo and
Guitar Club did not have an attend
ance commensurate with it's merits, the
weather and the Grau Opera Company
proving serious drawbacks. What the
audience lacked in numbers, however,
it made up in enthusiasm, and every
number was encored. The Glee Club
was in good form, and the voices were
we'll balanced and effective. Their col
lege songs captured the audience, and
the ''Serenade' was finely rendered.
The mandolin selections were effectively
given, and the banjo selections brought
out the full qualities of the instrument.
Mr.. Kuster proved himself a fine cello
list. His stopping is true, his style Wig
orous and his bowling good, and he plays
with much taste; and Mr.. Briggs, rs
accompanist to him, was all that could
be desired. Mr.. Newton proved him
self to be an excellent mimic, and his
selections were enthusiastically re-
ceived Mr.. Cogswell has a good voice,
and uses it to the best advantage. Mr..
Black, in his banjo solo, played with
much taste and feeling, and displayed