Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
Hartman Forces Score in
Presenting he Cingalee''
<kFTI HE CINGALEE." one of Angus
tin Days big musical comedy
- slncnssne ccnrnd a hit Nester-

CGTl HE c1NGALEE'" one of Angus
tin Daly's big musical comedy
successes. scored a hit yester-
day when it was given its first presen-
tation by d stock company at the
4 Grand opera house. Ferris Hartman
and his company were most generously
applauded for their efforts. The play
was staged in a most beautiful manner
| in fact better than anything the Hart
man company has done so far.
Ferris Hartman got back in his right
| full place yesterday after several weeks
| playing minor roles. He appeared as
| the principal comedian, Chambhuddy
| Ram, a Baboo lawyer, whatever that
| is. His rambling escapades gave him
plenty Of scope for funmaking, and he
delighted the audience every minute he
was on the stage. When Chambhuddy,
with the inevitable Hartman twinkle in
| the corner of his eye, launched forth
into Something Devilish Wrong" a
murmur of approval passed over the
| audience. But when Chambhuddy and
Peggy, portrayed by "Muggins" Davies,
sang "Mistah Moon" which was chor-
used by the bevy of Hartman beauties,
the audience gave full vent to its feel
| ings. The applause was so hearty
there was no room for doubt as TO It's
meaning. Hartman and Miss Davies
scored heavily again when they sang
Meet Me Where the Lanterns Glow"
Each member of the chorus swung a
lantern as the refrain was taken up.
AS a grand finale to the song Hartman
and Miss Davies appeared from huge
| lanterns. The effect was exceedingly
pleasing and made a big sensation.
Edith Mason as Nanoya, Cingalee
girl, captiVated her hearers. Her song,
INV Cinnamon Tree" was particularly
| nfnuWall scored
heavily when she, backed up by the
chorus, rendered "Tea, Tea, Tea Josie
Hart looked typically English as Lady
Patricia Vane. Her song, "All for
Girl" made a distinct impression. wall
| ter De Leon made much OF a small
part Thomas Persse, Thomas Fogarty
and others in the cast were admirable
"The Cingalee" should do big busi-
ness, for it is worthy production In
every respect. From scenic stano'
point 1t is exceptionally good.
Blanche Hall, former leading woman
of the Burbank. stock company, will
break into vaudeville April IS, when
she and her sister, Evelyn Hall, will
present at the Orpheum theater a
musical sketch entitled John" M.
Meyerfeld, president of the Orpheum
circuit. has attended personally to
booking Miss Halls act, and 1t was he
who arranged for Miss Halls opening
performance in Los Angeles, where she
| is exceedingly popular. Miss Hall has
recently recovered from an operation
| for appendicitis, contracted while she
was playing leads in Ye Liberty com
pany, Oakland. Friends of the popular
actress will be interested greatly in her
debut into vaudeville and probably VIII
turn out en- masse to greet her.
Nat C. Goodwin is preparing to go
hack upon the stage. H. c. Wyatt of
the Mason opera house has been re-
ouested by the comedian to arrange a
| season of ten weeks, opening about
Nav 8. The route will include prin-
cinally the coast cities and will be
entirely west of the Missouri river. The
nlay Mr.. Goodwin will present is by
Harrison Rhodes and Thomas A. Wise,
authors of "The Gentleman from Mis-
sissipi.'
In concluding his letter to Manager
Wyatt, Mr.. Goodwin said: Make no
bookings for July g. 4 and .. l refuse
to play on those days, as / have a
previous engagement at san fran
cisco" Which means he will attend the
Jeffries-Johnson mill.
Maud Allan, the dancer, will open an
engagement of two nights and Wednes-
day matinee at the Auditorium tonight.
Miss Allan will be assisted in her IN
| terpretation of classical dances Dy a
symphony orchestra of fifty pieces
The vaudeviH bill opening today at
the Orpheum will be headed by a
sketch entitled "The Devil the Servant
and the Man" The act is said to be