St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
The New Opera, Coquette-Other Entertain
ments

The New Opera, Coquette-0ther Entertain
ments
The Fay Templeton company presented
Audran's new operetta, tine Coquette," TO
an audience that almost filed the seating
capacity Of the Grand, last night, and one
that was inclined to be indulgent and sympa-
thetic. The opera was entirely new TO 81.
Paul theater goers. While not Astounding
in as many sprightly airs and pretty
songs as either 1.-THE Mascot" or .'Olivctte"
by the same composer, the impression made
was favorable. The music is light and
frothy, aud the same may be said OF the
libretto, a great many of the best things of
last nights rendition falling Into the general
class OF gags" The plot is also
shallow but amusing, the situations arising
from tie enforced marriage of Count Hector
and Laureite, q village beauty and coQuette.
The latter performs favor for the king and
as she is really in love with the Count aud
as he has expressed his passion for her, she
requests the assistance of the monarch to
bring about the union. The latter consents
and the couple are united By royal mandate.
4 GOODNESS springs up between them and he
processes 10 make love 10 other ladies OF the
court In order TO pique his wife. Meantime
the latter assumes several different chdrac-
ters, and after nc repents Of his folly a clever
device il employed 10 bring about Il concili-
alton and all are made happy.
The opera was given g spirited rendition,
and French flavor and chic WAS impaired
to the action which proved quite captivating.
Miss Temp lrton impersonated the triple
roles Of Laurette,a lieutenant and a countess.
She was the perfect cOquette, arch, piquant
aud as COY as spoiled drawing room pet.
Her acting was marked by graceful abandon
and she won an encore in the waltz song,
which was gem. The role of the Tutor by
John Templeton was excruciatingly comical.
He Is very funny burlesque comedian,
almost 4 whole minstrel show by himself
His song, Draw the Line at
That" was cleverly sung and his
gags and puus were mostly new.
Signor 0.mi made a handsome looking
Count and he sang IN better voice than on
the first night. The rest of the cast was fair.
The opera will be repeated at tue matine e
performance this afternoon. and the engage
ment closes tonight with ''olivette."
OTHER AMUsEAENTs.
Thus far the advance sale Of seats for the
Grace Hawthorne engagement has been en-
couragiugly large, aud a most euioyable and
successful season is expected. She appears
Monday night
Mr.. A. W. Morris, advance agent for
Ford's Opera eompany, arrived in the city
yesterday. His attraction opens at the Grand
next Thursday night
TIE usual Saturday afternoon candy matt
nee will be given at the Exposition roller
rink this afternoon, each child and lady en-
terinE the grand march receiving a package
OF confectionery. It Is a rich treat to see
the gathering Of bright little girls aud boys,
aud no one should miss IL.
THE PHosA N'ALLIsTER COMPANY DIsBAxDED.
Speeia. 70 the Globe.
Passion, Mimi, Feb. 20.-The Pbosa
MeAllister Tneater company disbauded at
this place after giving four entertain neuts
The members Of the company claim they
could not get their pay, aud refused to con-
tinue with the management.