The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 10, 1897, Page 28

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 1897 S (3 ) Every one loves Larry Donovan, the dashing boy who bears on his own cap- able shoulders the whole weight of **Shaun | Rbue” at the Columbia. He is a mis-| chievous fellow, full of ihe sged Harry, | but there is a warm, true heart beating in | Larry’s breast, and you could not find a | keener wit nor a more wheedling tongue | in the whole countryside than his. Larry teases and makes love with boyish verve, foils the villains with the skill of a mat, and from beginning to end of *“Shaun Rhue,” whea any one gets into trouble— and a good meny of the characters do get into trouble—you know that there is no need to worry, for Larry, stanch and true, will bob up serenely in time to make the | villains sing small and the virtuous thank | heaven that Larry is there to save them from impending disaster. Last week Larry was not himselt though. John Murphy played his part very genially, but he came far from looking it. 1 could not help thinking how very impra- dent Larry was, at his time of iile to be out ina damp churchyard, weeping on a grave, when he ought to have been sitting | comfortably at his ain fireside, with nice warm slippers on his feet, a loose wadded wrapper on his limbs, and a wee drop of the creetur at his side. It seemed positively inhuman to drag Larry in his old aze out into a churchyard and put -bim to so much toil and trouble to weep over the tomb of a mother who, in the natural course of events, must have been under the sod for many years. Now I come to think of it, John W. Burton, who played Larry’s father, was a decade or two younger than his son, so there is no | knowng how young his mother was. But | no amount of youtifulness on the part of | the rest of the family could disguise the | fact that lLarry was a gentleman of ma- ture years, and his boyish pranks were quite unbecoming the respect due to his age. Itisreally to be regretted that John Murphy does not possess the art of mak- ing up to look young, for barring his ap- pearance, he makes a very sympathetic Larfy Donovan. Talking of an Irish play reminds me that the great charm of Irish drama gen- erally lies in its touches of human nature —its reproduction of the characteristic say- ings and doings of a warm-hearted, impul- sive people. An Irish drama that was not true to Irish life would fall as flat as a pancake, and this remark ought to apply 1o the characteristic drama of any land. The great charm of *“The Old Homestead” | is its characteristic portrayal of New Eng- land rural life and character, and I ke- HAPP); JACK “TE OLD HOMESTEAD" BALDwWin RN [ *Huei TORIND | - \ ZEKE STEVENS” scenes and types of character it is sup- posed to reflect can never be a really great play. The country that is most ridiculously misrepresented on the mod- ern stage is Ruasia, and yet Russia is a { land that teems with legitimate material for the dramatist. At present our play- wrights have almost exclusively confined themeelves to melodrama when they deal with Russian scenes, and they do it on the principle that in melodrama a writer is not expected to be true to any kind of lite. “In the Name of the Czar,” at the Grand, is one of those familiar dramas of Rnssian life which no more reflect the hab- its and customs of Russia than they do those of Assyria or ancient Nineveh, but it has all the outward and visible marks by which you can infallibly identify Russia as it exists in the roseate imagination of the American dramatist. As u-ual there are anarchists who reside in *‘dens,"” where they concoct nefarious plots againstall that is good and virtuous; every stray police official is an autocrat, which is the more to be regretted, as he is mentally unfit to occupy the humblest office of trust. The hero can always foil him axrd his minions without the least difficulty. In the m. ter of villainy it is a toss-up between the Government officials and the anarchists, who may be said to represent the devil and the deep sea, the heroic characters being placed between the two. “In the Name of the Czar” is an exciting melo- drama, but its action might justas well pass in ancient Kor as in Russia. La Loie Fuller issaid to have invented the serpentine dance, but none of the evo- lutions of her art have been so utterly, completely and entirely serpentine as the road she is taking to China. After having been wished “*bon voyage'’ by her friends and admirers in the East La Loie reaches San Francisco, en route for Hongkong. Here she pauses and dances, serpentines around the State and comes to San F lieve that a play which is not true to the L cisco. 1t is now announced that she is to serpentine to China by way of Mexico, Texas and Guatemala. ‘While La Loie is adding fresh curves to her route for reaching the admiring Li Hung Chang people who profess to know all about theatrical affairs never talk of Miss Fuller’s trip to China without using points of interrogation and admiration. The admiration points are for La Loie’s marvelous skill in the art of self-advertise- ment and the interrogation points are all reserved for Li Hung Chang. They run something like this: *Did the Viceroy make any contract with Miss Fuller?” “Did he?” “Is the interesting document written in Chinese or English, and who is CHARLED WAYAE~ AT THE ORPHEUM LANDNOTF’;BI:E_ \ MIDAIGHT SUN " its proud possessor?” “If La Loe is go- ing to China to dance in the marble halls of Lt Hung Chang, why does it iake her ings?” These are somne of the questions with which the theatrical atmosphere is laden. Tne notes of admiration adorn such sen- tences as: “Awfully clever woman, Loie | Fuller; she realized at a glance that Lt Hung Chang would never contradict her when she szid he had engaged herto go to China to dance for bim.” “That Kuller- Li business is the cleverest advertising scheme yet.” I have heard all the above remarks, in every tone of interrogation and admiration, but have not the least idea whether Li would repel them with scorn. “H he would oniy teiegraph to La Loie, “My marble balls await thee,”” he could down all the talk in halfan hour. Pending a communication from the Vice- roy, I should suggesk to La Loie to adorn the foyer of the theater where she dances with a glass case containing her contiact, signed and sealed, by Li Hung Chang. It would be at once an interesting exhibit, a good ad for Loieand it would turn the laugh against the people who smile at her serpentine route to China.” SELE A, THE BROKEN GONTRAGT. A Story of How a Beautiful Gym- nast Achieved Rapid and Universal Fame. Scene—The office of a New York theater. Manager and press agens discovered. Manager—Have you dispatched ali those pictures of La Belie Birdie? Press Agent—Every one. 1 was not quite sure about the address of the Khan of Tartary, but the others were all right, except— Manager (impatiently)—Except what? Press Agent—Well, the postal authori- ties doubted whether the King of the | agent months of toil to arrange her book- Solomon Islands would get his picture, because it is rumored that he was eaten last month and a successor has not yet been appointed. Manager (eagerly) — What a draw it would be to get La Belle Birdie engaged to verform at the coronation. I think you had better go on ahead to arrange the booking. Press Agent (anxiously)—I'm too young to die yet. Manager—Pshaw! You need not run any risk. There would probably be a hitch in the arrangements— the royal treasury is not rich enough to pay the de- posit required by our star. Now I come to think of it, the King of the Solomon Islands is hardly a big enough gun to answer our purpose. Press Azent—Do you expect those fel- lows will offer contracts? Mauager (mysteriously) — That’s my affair. Two months later (extract from La Men:euse du Soir, Paris): A most inter- ssun%mecs of news is cabled to us from New York. The Lama of Thibet was re- cently looking over an odd number of the London Graphic, brought to Lassa among the belongings of a British traveler who was murdered for trying to cross the frontier of Thibet. This Grapbic con- tained a picture of the celebrated Amer- ican gymnast, La Belte Birdve, in_the act of poising on'a crystal electric globe. The Lama was' so charmed that he dispatched couriers across the mountains to the near- est telegraphic station in India, charzed to offer La Belle Birdie her own terms if she would go to Thibot to dance for him. She is understood to have asked and re- ceived such a sum as La Patti in her wild- est dreams of avarice never pictured. She will go from New York to Thibet via Lon- don, Paris, St. Petersbur., Siberia, Viad- ivostock, 8an Francisco and Calcutta, giv- ing performances en route. The leading geographical societies of America and Europe are arranging to confer honorary membership on La Belle Birdie, as she wiil be the first white traveler who has ever seen the Lama of Thibet. Later telegram: Two or three geographi- cal societies have telegraphed to La Belle Birdie to ask if she will accept their medals, and she has replied in the affirm- ative. Latar telegram: There is a rumor that the Emperor of Russia has telegraphed to La Beile Birdie to arrange an interview in St. Petersburg. It is understood that he will intrust her with an important communicaticn to the Lama, relative to the utter annihilation ot Bri i India. A deep political sign 1ached to La Belle Birdie’s journey to Thibet. Queen Victoria is said to have gx)::.reu:ed grave uneasiness on the sub- jec Le Menteuse du Soir (two months later): The protegee of the Lama of Thibet, La Belle Birdie, opened her engagement at the Varietes last night. amid scenes of the wildest enthusiasm. The immniense crowd which had gathered out of curiosity remained to applaud, and the enthusiasm reached its climax when La Belle Birdie introdvced the . Praying Machine Poise, which she has invented for the edification of the Lama. She stood on an electric globe, illumined from within with mvstic colors, and her pre-s agent afterward aflirmed that he distinctly overheard Presi- dent Faure, who was present, declare that the daring athlete deserved the cross of_the Legion of Honor. La Menteuse du Soir (ten months later). La Belle Birdie has returned from San Francisco via_ Vladivostock to appear azain at the Varietesin a new Praying Machine poise. In an interview to-day she expressed a fear that the Lama of Thibet was about to sue her for breach of contract, as she hasnot yet been to Thibet, but sne said in that case she would have 1o compromise or pay damages, as she has now made imporiant enragements for three years to come. Some of the geo- praphical societies are talking of with- drawing their medals in consequence of La Belle Birdie's action, bati it is under- stood that in the face of ihe furor she has everywhere created they can scarcaly re- S0Tt 10 80 unpopular & measure. Bome wild rumors are also afloat that trayal of characteristic traits of character, it abounds in realistic effects. There is the blacksmith’s shop, with its real forge and betlows, its real anvil and horseshoe. Then, too, there is the exciting horserace, which keeps the audience on the edge of fear, lest tge machinations of the villian should be successful; nnl'li. there are the real carrier-pigeons, Whi bring toeir several messages. The members of the Joseph Murphy Company who will present “‘Kerry Gow’ have nearly all recovered from the attack of la grippe. As for Joseph Murphy him- sqllhhe is expecied to appear to-mOrrow night. Grand Opera-House. Hall Caine's weiré novel, “The Bond- man,” supplied the story for “The Land of the Midnight Sun,” the play which will be produced at Morosco’s to-morrow. “The Land of the Midnight Sun” was made int> a melodrama by Edwin Bar- bour, whose dramatization of “She” was recently given st the Grand. It is said to be full of surprising situations, the most novel of which, perhaps, is in the fourth act. There Jason Orry, an Icelandic giant, meeis his hali-brother, whom he has been taught from infancy to hate. At the time of recognitivn the younger brother is in deadly peri!. The older brother sup- vresses the hatred of a lifetime and saves the man he has sworn to kill, an oppor- tune explosion of Mount Skapta sending up a column of fire that stops pursuit. A feature of the performance will be the reappearance of Jokn J. Pearson, who a few years ago was one of the most hated of the villains at the Grand Opera-hoyse. Tivoli Opera-House. “Jack and the Beanstalk’ will be pre- sented for its second edition in & new dress at the Tivoli Opera- house to-morrow night. New songs, dances, ballets, specialties, eccentricities and up-to-date skits will all garnish it. Among the new musical numbers will be John J. Raffael’s song, “The Garden of Love”; Miss Schnabel in_the waltz, “My Papa has Bought Me a Prince To-day'’; Eivia Crox Seabrooke will have a rollick- ing drinking song; Annie Suits in a new singing and_dancing specialty, introduc- ing “I Love You” and the “Funchineilo” dance; Ferris Hartman will bave two new song;: d a topical duet with West, enti- tled” “All Over Town.” There wiilbea number of other new numbers, including the latest successful English duet, **Things Are Very Quiet Now,” and a fantastic Pa- risian dance by Hanella end Remonde. After the run of ‘‘Jack and the Bean- statk” Wallace’s ‘‘Maritana’” will be sung for one week only, after which the new burlesque, “*Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp,” will be given. Blcazar Theater. “A Serious Tangle” and “Dream Faces’ will be given for the last time this after- noon and to-night. To-morrow evening is promised & scenic production of Clay Greene’s famous idyl, “Chispa,” with George Osbourne in his original character of Injun Jack. It 1s some years since ‘“Chispa” was played in | this City, and %0 the present gencration of laygoers it will come almost asa novelty. Pis romuned gt early days in California, is cleverly drawn. New scenery has been painted for “Chispa.” A sawmill scene operated by water power will be seen. All the Alcazar company will appear in the play. May Buckley will be Cnispa. At the Orpheum. Gustay Walter announces that he has another new attraction in the shape of the Royal Hungarian Court Orchesira, which comes here under the directorship of P. K. Matus, a clarionet virtuoso of repute in Europe. The Royal Hungarian Court Orchestra will be heard at every verformsance. Lieutenant Nobvel, a ven- triloquist of European fame, opens his second engagement in America on the Orpheum cirouit this week. He is said to zive a very different style of entertain- ment from Any other ventriloquist on the vaudeville stage. Hallen and Fuller, Annie Caldwell, Abachi and Masand, Charles Wayne and the two Bostons com- plete the vaudeville end of the bill, while Nilsson’s aerial ballet and Kirally’s grand opera ballet will continue on the bill. At the Ghutes. The Chutes were reopened yesterday after being closed for purposes of improve- ment during the week. There will be many attractions to-day. In the afternoon Emil Markeberg will make a balloon | B dackianpme Beansrak L Tivoul - the Lama of Thibet never sent auy tele- gram to L. Belle Birdie at all, but these Teports are most authoritstively denied by the lady’s many friends and admirers. There is absoluteiy no way of interview- ing the Lama of Th bst on the subject, | but whether he telegrapbed or nor, the beantiful gymnast has certainly become the idol of the hour. MariE EVELYN. Baldwin Theater. The engagement of “The Oid Home- stead”” continues all this week. On Tues- day, the 19th inst., the first of the Nor- dica concerts will be given at the Baldwin. Both Scalchi and Nordica are too well known tc American audiences to need any introduction. Since last appearing in 8an Francisco, Lillian Nordica has won numerous fresh laurels, including sucress at Bayreuib, which is the dream o most vocalists, Assisting Nordica and Scalchi will be Bayron Bnnzold, the first tenor of the Damrosch company last season ; John C. Dem psey, barytone, and Isidore Luck- stone, pianist, all'of them well known to the musical public. The prices for seats will range from $1 to 83 and the sale of seats begins on Wednesday morning. Tbe next dramatic attraction at the Baldwin will be Modjeska. supported by Joseph Hawortk and an_interesting com- pany of players. This organ:zation will open its engagement on Monday, January 25, 1n Buderman’s play, **Magda.” Golumbia Theater. That old but charming Irish play *‘Kerry Gow”” will be the bill at the Columbia this week, beginning to-morrow. As well as giving:the star an opportunity for the por- ascension and parachute arop, Brown, the one-legged oyclist, will coast down' tbe chutes, Korto will walk down the chutes on & globe, and there will be & five-mile bicycle contest between two young ladies. In the evening Brown, Korto and the young ladies will repeat their exhibitions, and the animatoscope will show a number of new scenes. 4 Dauring January, the Haight-street grounds will run only on Baturdays and Sundays, although the skaving rink will be onen every alternoon and evening, rain or shine. People’s Palace. Professor Gleason will conclude his season of horse-taming exhibitions at the People’s Palace to-night, and to-morrow evening Mabara’s original colorsd min- strels will make their first appearance there. There are thirty-five genuine darkies in the organization, inciuding a number of vocalists. The comedians are said to be funny, and there be an old- tashioned first part and olio. Stringed Goncert. Miss Marie Kimball, barpist, and Jose Andonegui, violinist, will give a concert in Golden Gate Hall to-morrow evening. They will be assisted by Miss Caroline Shindler, soprano; Miss May G@ilbert, contralto; H. Desmond, tenor; F. Murin, saiterio; A. Panellg, cello; Emilio Cruells, accompanist. Operatic Goncert. A grand concert will be given by the Chan- ning Auxiliary next Saturday afternoon at the F.rst Unitarian Church, when the third act from *Tannhauser” will be performed, Anton Echott siuging both tenor and barytone. The full programme will be us follows: Sonata for Einno and violin, C minor, op. 45 (Grieg), Miss acon and Giulio Minetil; “‘Herr Helurich” C. Loewe), “Der Erikeenig” (Schubert), Anton hoit; organ solo, “Fantaisie de Concert’ Callaerts), Dr. H. J. Stewart; Russian airs (Wirniawski), Gin {o Minetti, “Tannbauser,” sct LI (Wagnen)—Introduction, Woliram; pil- rims’ chorus, organ; prayer, Elisabet ; even- g star, Wolfram; narration, Tannhauser. Bernhardt's Dream. Sara Bernhardt has been crowned and feted and fussed over recently, as never actress was feted before, but her greay dream has been 1o obtain the cross oi the Legion of Honor, and without it she can never be ' truly happy—at least 20 she be- lieves. 5 President Faure was most persist- ently urged to give Sara the cross at the time of her rec-nt arrival in Paris, but he paused, hesitated and then quietly re- Jused, insinuating_that he might bestow the cross later. Bernhardt's friends de- clare that there is a cabal against her, but calm onlookers say that the President does not aare to establish the precedent of giving the cross of the Legion of Honor to an actress. i Dramatic Brevities. *A daaughter of the veteran actor Barton Hili will be & member of the Modjeska company. Cissy Fitzgerald in “The Foundling” is one the early bookings at the Columbia. Although “Under the Red Robe” was first produced in London it was an American, Charles Frohman, who first saw the dramatic possivilities of Weyman’s novel. Herr Rosentha, it is hoped, will be heard in New York in April. He will leave for Califor- nia on the 16th inst. David Belasco, who will personally direct next season’s tour ot “The Hu?n ;! lHAry. 1and,” intends to bring out a new farcical com. edy, entitled “Polly’s Jack.” It is by Margue. Tite Merringion. Hugo Herold, the Californis barytone, who has won so many Jaurels in Europe, has re- turned to his home in this City for the first time in ten years. He will shortly give a con- cert in Golden Gate Hall. Florence Wallack Sewall, the ?Z‘Y!lr<old granddaughter of Lester Wallack, is to make her debut on the stage in Margaret Mather's forthcoming production of “Cymbeline” at Wallack’s Theater in New York. Lest Sunday Frawley not only stated before the curtain that he intends to reconstruct his company, but he confided to his audience at the Colambia that it is his intention some day 1o take the Frawley Company to Europe. Victory Bateman raised -an unexpected 1augh last Tuesday at the Grand by a slip of father discovers you he won't leave a stone unturned,” etc. What she did say was, “If your iather discovers you he wou't leave & turn unstoned.” There is to be a daily dramatic and sporting paper established in New York, the first pub- the tongue. She was supposed to say, “If your | conmection with the weekly of that name. Leander Richardson will be the peincipai Writer on stage events. Miss Frances Graham is sojourning in Paris with her sister, Miss Maud Graham, who is Yisiting her. On_account of extreme illness last October Miss Frances Graham was obliged Lo break her engagement with the Carl Rosa Opera Company. She will resume her proies- sional career n a short time. A Paris correspondent tells the following story of Nat C. Goodwin and La Belle Otero, 3o was the craze 8 year. or 50 ago: She was OWD at some watering place and had taken :;he bank at the Rooms, when in strolied Nat J90dsin, the American actor. He threw down TemanOrs0.and La Belle Gtero made some Sonti to tie effect that Americans were evi- and prEving cheap. This got Nat's back up, Sarry lodueing a roll of notes such as villaiug ¥ in melodramas he started playing and cleaned out not on| - ly La Beile, but admirers who came o et resens. " OO 0 In Paris the season ts more than half over for tne theaters, and not one big house 1 ceeded in finding a draw, Coqualte coy 208 geeded in finding . Coquelin said that s” he nad one of the finest pleces he ever acied in, but it failed hope. lessly. Mme. Rejane considered the final scene in “Partage” as being more piwerful th that in the “Dime aux Cimelnss and 1o she had found anotner -Sfmer Bane gerts Tbat is moribund. The Gymnase was oo certain over the ““Villa Guny > g wii tod a§ much judgment, while tne cari 1on" yoLk Varietes was_dead us soon qg i was g Meanwhile comes another collap, t honest surprise, for the Nouvaanter 1 53 THE ORIGINAL OLD HOMESTEAD DOUBLE QUARTET. EXTRA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 ISIDORE LUCKSTONE - GRAND ORCHESTRA ! rows Ealcony, $2; Gailery, $1 25" PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. beginuing with sudermann’s great pl “Mery *tuar SATUKRDAY MATINEE, JANUARY 23... FOURTH ACT “TROVATOR! LILIIAN NORDICA Under the Direction of Al Hayman, Klaw an1 Erlanger. MME. SOFIA SCALCHI ~ BARRON BERTHALD -~ JOHN C. DEMPSEY- - lication of its kind in America. It is to be | write -‘failure” over BIsson's “Erreurs dy cailed the Daily Standard,and will be run in | Mariage.” USEMENTS. e DWIN=Z, | TO-NIGHT NCORP'D HEATRE W PROPS. (SUNDAY) ——AND—— HVERY NIGHT NEXT WEIDX! Last Performances of the Successful Revival of Denman Thompson's Famous Play, THE OLD HOMESTEAD! Management FRANK THOMPSON and WILLIAM WARMINGTON, with AN EXCELLENT CAST. SUPERB SCENIC ENVIRONMEN i'S. NOVEL HELECTRICAL EFFECTS! —NORDICA OPERATIC CONCERTS. .. THIRD ACT *““FAUST. AST ACT *‘SIEGFRIED And Assisted by = = = Contralto - - - - Tenor C e Baritone = = = =~ Pianist MSCELLANEOUS AND OPERATIC CONCERTS ! SALE OF SEATS WILL COMMENCE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13th. Prices—Orchestra, Dress Circte and 3 front rows Balcony, $3; middle rows Balcony, $2 50; rear Monday, Jan. 25, for Two Weeks Only, Messrs. Al Hayman & Co. have the honor to present MODIES XK A gt 22 MR. JOSEPH HAWORTH And s thoroug ly complete end eficlent organization, in & ser'es of carefnily prepared presentations, A'Y (eimuch), 10 be f DA ), e folowed by MOROSCO’S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE Evening Price _MNHL“M"' _THIS (SUNDAY) EVENING— LAST PERFORMANCE OF —SHAUN- RHUE= Monday Evening January 11th, And During the Week. aitimiihGmedian, © JOSEPH © MURPHY. SUPPORTED BY H1S OWN COMPANY, —PRESENTING— Fred Marsden’s Beautiful Plav “KERRY GOW!” ings. .25¢. 50c, 75¢. $1 atines: ..25¢, 80c, 79¢ Monday, Jan. 18, Chas, H. Yale’s “FOREVER DEVIL'S AUCTION!” TIVOL! OPERA-HOUSZ MRS ERNESIINE KRELING, Proprietor & Maasgas —THIS EVENING— - +YOU ARE RIGHT.”” OUR HOLIDAY SPECTACLE, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. SPLENDID CAST! GREATEFFECTS! PRETTY BALLETS! 10c, 25¢ and 50c > —To-Morrow Hvening— «“THE SECOND EDITION.” New Songs! New Dances! Now Skits! Everything Up-To-Date! Popula- Prica; .:25¢ and S0a. THE CHUTES. A HOST OF ATTRACTIONS TO-DAY! AFTERNOON. BALLOON ASCENSION By EMIL MARKEBERG. BROWN, the One -legged Cyclist; KORTO; and Five-mlile Bicycle Contest Between Two Young Ladies. Evening—BRKOWN, KORTO, Five-mile Bicyclo Contest and New Scenes by the Animatoscope. ADMISSION 10c | CHILDREN §c CENTRAL PARK. TO-DAY Al 2 P. M, BAaASEBAILI 8. F. ATHLET1CS vs. S. . VIOLETS, | WALTER MOROSCO...Sole Lessee and Manager. | Commencing Monday. Magnificent Production of the Thrilling Icelandic Melodrama, “LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN!” A Spectacular Play Combining Pathos and Comedy. Reappearance of JOHN J. PIERSON, in His Original Character of “JASON ORRY e VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AND ESRTHQUAKES! THIS AFTERNCON AND TO-NIGHT. Last Performances of “IN JHE NAME OF THE GZAR I —The Great Russian Melodrama— ceveenaes January L1 WCND RFUL AURORS BCREALIS! MATINEES S\TURDAY AND S AY ALCAZAR THEATER. Matinee To-day at 2. Evenin; 2. g at 8. Last performances of “A Serious Tangle” and “Dream Faces.” Monday Evening—January 11, Grand Scenic Production of CHISPA! CHISPA! See the Mountain Sawmill Operated by a Torrent of Water!!! ‘‘Death Valley’’ and the Moantain Gorge * Faithfully Reproduced ! ! ! TEARS AND LAUGHTLR. ‘GEORGE OSBOURNE as “INJUN JACK” (His Original Character.) HUGO TOLAND as “ZEKE STEVENS.' All the Favorites in the Cast. Our regular prices. 'Phone for seats Black 891. iy O'Farrell Streer, Leiwean Stockton and Powil. Matinee To-Day (Sunday), January 10, Parqueq, any seat, 25¢; Balcony, any seah 10 Chuldren, 10c, any part. HALLEN AND FULLER, ANNIE CALDW LL, THE & WO BOSTONN. D JES W Continned success of NILSSON'S AR KIAL o KIRALFY’'S GRAND OPEKA BALLE S, The Famous Royal Hungarian Court O under ibe direclon of P. K. Matus, the mos, amrd Clartonet Virtuoso in all Europe. SUTRO BATHS. Open Daily From 7 A. M, to 6 P. M. TUG-OF-WAR TO-DAY (SUNDAY), JANUARY 10. AMcRICA vs, CANADA. General Admission, 10c; Children, 5e. GRAND OPENING SWIMMING SEA- SON 1897. Bathing, Including Admission—Adults 250, Children 20c. CIRCU! L. People’s Palace Bnl.dsln:.fing fi‘m Masonsts. THIS EVENING AT 8 0’CLOCK, Posiiively Last Appearance of GLEASON ™% HORSE- TRAINERS Monday Evening, January 11, MAHARA'S COLORED MINSTRELS. PRICES—10¢, 200, 300 and 50c. RACINQI RACING! RACING! —CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB— WINTER MEETING, 1896-'97, Beginning Monday, Jau. 11, 1o Jan. 23, Inclusive, OAKLAND RACE TRACK. acing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ‘shursday, Friday and Saturday. Ralnor Shine. FIVE OR MORE RACES EACH DAY. —Races Start at 2:15 P. M. Sharp. Ferry Boats leave San Franclsco ac 12 i 12:80,1 .00, 1:30, 30 and 3 r. .. conn ing with trains stopping at the entrance to track. Buy your ferry tickels 1o Shell Mound. Returning—Trains leave tge Track at 4:15 aal 4:45 ». 3 and immediately atter the las: race. THOMAS . WILLIAMS JR, Presidess R. B. MILROY, Secretary. / S —— S ——————— R ———