Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS.


Paul, signalling as it did the appearance
before st. Paul audience of Madame
Modjeska, one of the most distinguished
opponents of her art that has graced the
stage of this generation.
The engagement of the celebrated act
ress has been notable in more respects
than one. Considered from a purely art
istic standpoint her representations have
been the most finished that have ever been
given in this city. The con-
ditions, too. were all that
the most fastidious taste could desire, and
if there is any inspiration in fine, large
cultured and enthusiastic audiences, the
artist of whom We speak should have been
inspired to do her best. In speaking of
Modieska and her art, an accom- lished and
Travelled gentleman of this city, remarked
within hearing of the writer, a couple of
nights ago, that she was the greatest ex-
ponent of the drama since the days of Ra-
chel, and in saying this he voiced the pop
ular verdict in st. Paul.
1t is always difficult to rate the estimate
to be placed upon the aspirations or
achievements of. that which people like to
call genius. The possessor of this dubious
and subiimated quality of the mind is al
ways exacting and frequently unreasona-
BILE and capricious. And the fashion is
to accept whatever bears upon its face the
imprint of excellence as something not
TO DE questioned or gainsaid as if 1t had
patent letters of nobility which passed astbe
sesame to all the charmed circles without
reference to present or future endeavor.
After all, to get down to the bone of the
matter, art is about the same in every de-
partment of human excellence, and in
spiration is only a refined name for labor
when applied to certain positive and
fair ord ined. if the 70 N is allowable,
conditions.
The success of Modjeska has resulted
from the application of easily defined
conditions and principles. She is what
may be called born actress, in the sense
that she had an innate love for her art,
and study, application and experience
have made her an artist. The
process by which she has achieved
success would be as difficult to define as to
attempt description of how the bud
blossoms into the full-blown and ripe
rose; the conditions were there and the
shadow, and sunshine and dewdrops per-
fected the rest
Of the success of the engagement but
little need be said, both from an artistic
and pecuniary standpoint. The perform
ances of "Adrienne and Gym
beline" were both we'll at
tended, and the actress was accorded an
ovation upon each occasion.
The engagement closed yesterday with
the performance Of GAS You Like IT, and
a larger or more fashionable matinee au-
dience than the one which greeted the en-
tertainment has never been seen in st.
Paul.
The Opera house was crowded with the
wealth, fashion and beauty of the city, and
in many res poets tho performance was the
most pleasing CT the engagement. Mod
ieska appeared as Rosalind, the sweetest
heroine OF all of Shakespeare's comedies.
The cast was capital, including Mr.. Bar
rymore as Orlando, Mr.. Clemens as JAG
CUES, Mr.. Owen as Touchstone, Mr.. Nc
Manus as Adam, Miss Drew as Celia, Clara
Ellison as Audrey, Jos. Waters as William,
Miss Inman rs Pnoba, and good minor
support.
The character Of Rosalind was portrayed
with dainty grace and beauty never be-
fore seen on the st. Paul stage. Nothing
could exceed the tenderness and charm
with which she endued tbs part, and alto
gether ii wes the most fnishe and grace
full performance Of the series.
The exquisite humor OF the comedy was
given IN manner that charmed by it's
naturalnoss. there being no straining for
effect throughout the play. The perform
ance was warmly applauded and the calls
before the curtain were numerous.
MoDJEsKA MASHED.
During the performance of GAS You
Like IT," ct the Opera house yesterday af-
ternoon, GLOBE reporter slipped behind
the scenes 5nd enjoyed brief interview
with Madame Modjeska.
The celebrated actress was found in her
dressing room, attended by her maid, who
was busily engaged in picking up the bits
Of wardrobe which lay scattered over thu
room ana packing them away in the
medam's trunks.
The apartment would have been splen-
did study for the brush of painter. On
q shelf were placed at random hand
mirror, powder puffs, hair-pins, cosmetics
and perfumes ad Iibitum. while articles of
apparel were loosely laid around the room.
MoJjeska, or the Countess B0zenta, hsd
just left the footlights and the splendid
audience, and after passing the compl1-
ments OF the day, shs said, Il DO so Ike ze
S.. Paul audience; they are SO, what You
call il? Oh, yes, 50 social.''
you like st. Paul then?" was the
query.
son yes" she replied, 81 wish could
stay longer; your city is SO charming.
wish could be here in the summer time;
it must be so pleasant"
The conversation then turned to her
future plans, when she said that this would
probably be her only appearance in st.
Paul. in May" she said, ''we go to the
continent, where We remain two
years, when 1 shall leave the stage and set
tie in California. L am tired, and not
very strong and must have rest; besides,
1 must leave the stage when 1 am wanted
and not wait until am peiae. Of course,
you understand, love my art too much TO
give it up; l shall always be attached to
the stage in some way, you know. 1 can
give a6vics after leave it for good.
The reporter interrupted By saying that
the public would not permit of
her leaving the profession, while
at the height of her power
when she said: "You ars Ike ell the rest;
you vii! not believe me, when l tell them
am going to leave the stage. the people
laugh and say II is joke, but believe me,
/ an in earnest -