The San Francisco call., 1906-10-01
Patrons of Orpheuln
Get Good Value.
81 Ja11es Crawford.

M accordance with Orpheurn tradition
and usage, the name of last weeks
top-liner, Clifton Crawford. has been
shifted downward on the bills and
precedence given to newer attractions.
but the big audience last evening un-
equivocally demonstrated his retention
at the highest point in their favor His
hrst entrance was greeted with a roar
OF cordial greeting. and his first song.
describing the tribulations OF dyspep-
tic, received thunderous appreciation
Then he repeated some of the things
he did last week, including his heart
gripping recitation of Kipling's -Gunga
Din and it was with evident reluctance
that the folk in front witnessed his
final exit
Carter de Haven and Flora Parker
are dainty little people who present a
dainty little act that is entirely made
up Of dainty singing and dancing and
variegated sartorial display, also
dainty. They perform so very neatly
as to make the not -u1tra-ex be-
holder almost overlook the fact that
neither of them has a singing voice of
value and that the difference between
their vocal selections is extremely
slight But there is sufficient width OF
variance in their costume changes, es-
pecially those made by the lady, to
compensate for other shortcomings.
Adamini and Taylor, duetists, open
discouragingly and improve as they
proceed until they have the house
warmed up to enthusiasm. The female
half of the duo has a good soprano,
which she exploits artistically. and the
nasal quality of her companions tenor
does not shine in comparison. Their
offering. however, is high class until
they cast sop to- the gallery by shout
ing a patriotic ditty that is neither
musically inspiring nor consistent with
their assumed Venetian character. But
the song wins the desired plaudits. so it
may be, as the late Bill Nye said of
Wagner, better than it sounds"
The Three Roses. playing two violins
and a cello and occasionally warbling.
put Up a very pretty and artistic
turn" Schubert's Serenade is beauti-
fully drawn from the strings Of the
heavier instrument, and Saint Pat
rick's Day" with variations from the
first violin. enthuses the lovers of Irish
melody and at the same time. affords
the young woman with the bow TO dis
play a fine technic. "Suwanee River"
in concert, and initiative of organ tones.
is an effective finale.
The Zazell and Vernon company of
acrobatic pantomimists repeat the
''sure-fre:' performance with which
they scored so heavily at the. Orpheum
several years ago, and il has not been
deprived OF zest since then. In a pro-
gramme largely consisting of musical
numbers its attractiveness is enhanced.
Fortuna and Davis. Eleanor Dorei
and LIE Roy and woodford round out
the bill.
Harry James, Travesty stars are to
present a Weber-Field double bill,
aPousse Cafe" and Way Up East" to
night at the Davis. and the manage
rnent announces that all previous ef-
forts Of the clever organization are to
be eclipsed by this Offering Way Up
East" is a burlesque on the famous ru-
raj drama. Way Down East" and the
situations. lines and characterization
are said to be excruciatingly funny.
Constance Crawley will give the first
Of her series of special matinees at the
Davis Theater tomorrow afternoon.
when AIaeterlinckis famous dramatized
love poem, 'fPeileas and Melisande'
will be the play. The reason for this
choice is two -fold--becaHse sof the
praise which has everywhere been be-
slowed on Miss Crawley's work as
MeMsande. and because the play is
more typical Of the modern poetic
drama. than any other in her repertoire
II is symbolic drama. full II the
beauty OF pessimisrn. ana has been pro-
nounced one Of the most powerful love
stories staged since Romeo and Juliet"
first found presentation. The advance
demand for seats assures large at
tendance and a cordial welcome back TO
the clever woman who is doing so
much to uplift the better things in
drama
Lonesome Town" begins its fourth
week this evening at the Central The
ater.