The San Francisco call., 1901-12-19
ROYAL ROGUE s"
CLOSING WEEK
Jefferson DeAngelis Still
Drawing Large
Audiences.
Orpheum Road Show Com
ing" Charley's Aunt
Next at Alcazar.

1t does not look at all like the worst
seven days of the theatrical year up at
the Central Theater this week, with "Mul-
doons Picnic" as the magnet. The house
is crowded nightly, and the classic Null
doom seems to be just the kind of picnic
that the audience wants UP there. The
farce is funny enough in itself for those
who like that kind of thing, and is par
ticularly well put on at he Central, but
there is an unearned increment Of fun
coming to it from the cast, the comical
contrast between their usual melodra-
matte stunts and the glad horse-play of
tMuldoon's Picnic" Incidentally, it is
pretty good stock company that can turn
that kind of a somersault with the success
OF the Central company with Muldoon.
but they do both things equally well, and
it's greatly to their credit.
1t is quite worth the price to see An
nette Marshall, the tragic Herodias Of "A
Voice in the Wilderness, pea-shooting
and doing cakewalks as Hannah Muldoon,
with innocent f1aXen curls tied UP with
baby blue ribbon around her rosy cheeks,
an infantile frock and sash, and ankle
strap slippers on her nimble feet. Her
cakewalk is just as good as her usual
tragic stunt, and she seems to enjoy every
minute of it. Hallett Thompson, the dude
leading man, comes in wearing suit
that defies description at shooting dis
tanceS and has q sixteen-ounce-to-thl the the
Mccormick. Stanley Ross, the silk-hat-
ted villain of other days, is a double-dyed
Salvationist with conviction. Harry Con-
lon and James Corrigan are in their 'ili-
ment' as Muldoon and Mulcahey, and
Ernest Howell and Edwin Emery both
add to the general hilarity. Rosa Ben
nett is an unembarrassed miss Of 10-per-
haps-who is real sweet as Jennie and
sings and dances well. George Cooper,
who has pretty speciality, with assist
ance from two of the tiniest coons that
n NC Crrrin
and Gertrude Claire and Margaret Mar
shall both fit into their parts. Altogether
"Muldoon's Picnic is worth seeing.
The Silver King is the holiday bill.
Jefferson de Angels, in his amusing
production "a Royal Rogue, is still at
tracing profitable audiences at the CO.
lumbia Theater. De Angels remains al
the theater up to and including Sunday
evening next, when he will give place to
the charming actress, Miss Mary Man.
nering, in "Janice Meredith" Miss Man
nering is already strong favorite here,
and since her last appearance is said TO
have strengthened considerably in her
art. She is one of the prettiest women
on the American stage, as well as being
one of the cleverest and her engagement
should be one of the successes of the win
ter season. In Miss Mannering's s support
ing company are to be found among other
well-known names those of Charles Cher
ry and H. S. Northrup, both faVorites of
the theater-going public here.
The TivolTs holiday attraction, Little
Red Riding Hood" is finding many new
admirers nightly, and deserves every one
of them. 1t is the best Christmas produc-
tion that the Tivol has yet put on, and
will doubtless serve to fill the house for
many weeks yet. Hartman has a good
role as Simple Simon, Annie Myers has
a soubrette role that fits her neatly as
Boy Blue, Webb is excellently placed
as the wicked baron, and Harry eastman
is sufficient as Granny Hood and Miss
Chapman rs Red Riding Hood. There are
new songs, new ballets, new jokes, and a
gorgeous transformation scene, to COM
plete the attractive bill.
rip Van Wrinkle" the current bill at
the California Theater. is pleasing the
patrons of the popular house. Thomas
Jeffersons Interpretation of the title role
has aroused a considerable interest and
has charm, loveableness, and some power.
The holiday attraction will be the IA
nous spectacular comedy THE Devils
Auction one of the Charles Yale me-
chanical and electrical wonders. 1t is a
production that is particularly suited to
the children's tastes, and two matinees
will be given during the week, on Christ
mas day and Saturday afternoon as
usual.
1.-The Gay Mr.. Lghtfoot" is the current
bill at the Alcazar, and is being much
enjoyed by the patrons of the house.
Frank Bacon is well cast in the title
role NJ L. Alsop as Mr. Jerome and
Marion Convere, Marie Howe and Mar
garet Wycherley all find opportunity for
their varying talent in the piece. Char
ley's Aunt will follow.
Mr. and Mrs Gardner Crane in their
legitimate comedietta, "a Happy Pair"
are scoring great hit at the Orpheum
this week in company with Sherrie Mat
thews, Norma Whalley, Sam Marion and
William McCart in "A Lawless Lawyer"
and Flo Irwin and Walter Hawley in
Caught With the Goods" The Durnond
the dainty Juvenile dancers; Mr.. and Mrs
DeaVes and their Merry Manikins" and
the Norwood brothers, with the Biograph
complete an excellent programme All of
the above turns will be seen for the last
time Saturday night as on Sunday comes
direct from Indianapolis the famous Or
pheum Road Show. Among the enter
great black face comedians; Joe WeIch.
Hebrew impersonator; W. c. Fields. &C.
centric juggler; the Union Calling
GUARDS, in a realistic battle scene; The
Serenaders, an. operate novelty; Eliza
beth Murray. the noted singer and story
teller; the Aglos Trio Of equilibrists, and
Macomber and Engleton, travestists
Nine Charity Martin, prima donna So
prano, and Signor G. S. WanrelI. basso
cantante, in solos and duets are great
cards at Fischer's Concert House this
gramme are the Paloma Ladies Quar-
tet, Stanley and Walton in MRS
O'Grady's Wash Day." the Mullaly sis
ters. singers and dancers: Deming aud
Carroll, sketch artists, and Ivan Trepoka.
Russian novelty dancen
The amateurs" in an amusing enter
tainment, will be the extra feature of the
Chutes and Zoo bill tonight
Hugo Mansfeldt, the pianist, who has
recently returned from his European tour
will be heard in recital this evening at
Sherman q Clay Hall. A programme
containing several numbers from the
most worthy piano literature will be