St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-26
MARIE STONE.

MARIE STONE.
1t was Marie Stones night at the opera
house. and what prima donna ON the Eng
lish stage can equal this charming lady in
such substantial and classic work as that of
the splendid old opera ''Martha?" Hun
dreds of quartet operas have been written,
thousands of beautiful ballads have been
composed. and delightful harmonies have
been blended with delicious poesy; but
nearly all have faded from the minds of the
people, while the enhancing melodies of
FlOtow's Martha" recur with the sweet
freshness of spring fiowrets. and will never
die in the hearts of the lovers of the beauti-
full in art. The modern writers have imi-
tated the plot and have plagariZed the
music, but their productions have proved
ephemeral, and are forgotten after one or
perhaps two seasons.
The part of Martha, or Lady Harriet, re-
quires singer of education, experience and
genius. To say that Marie Stone
is a perfect Martha would be to repeat IAN
Oft told tale" She embodies more of
talent and of finish than any artist
that ever essayed the part in st. Paul, and
last night she rendered the Last Rose Of
Summer with beauty and sweetness that
touched the hearts of her auditors, who, after
moment of breathless suspense at its
close, vocifer0usly demanded repetition,
which
WAS GRACEFULLY ACCORDED.
1t is useless to tell this public of the ex-
cellence of Miss Stones voice and method
or her physical attractions, for she is, and
will be as long as she favors st. Paul with
her visits, faYOrite whom none can super
sede or equal.
Miss Huntington scored another deserved
success, giving her music with the most
charming effect. Thus far this week she
has had no such opportunity to display her
rich, full contralto tones as she found in
the lovely aria, ''Why, My Soul, Art Thou
Heavy" and in it she developed finish, a
depth of tone and an exquisiteness of ex-
preston for which few were prepared to
give her credit. Her acting was the per-
sonifcatiOn of archness and fun.
Mr.. Tom Karl was as usual the Lionel
par excellence and as ever carried his
auditors with him. The advent of Mr.. w.
IL. Clark, the basso profundO, was an
event, as much curiosity and anxiety was
felt as to the successor of Myron Whitney.
TO say that the place was well filed would
be too mild an expression; it was admirably
filled and the favorite Whitney has worthy
substitute. 1t would be unfair to enter into
comparison of the methods of these two
artists, for each has peculiarities and spe-
cialties. Mr.. Clark has voice of great
power and depth, broad, resonant and well
cultivated. His enunciatiOn is truly COM
mendable and his stage presence and action
are such as to command the admiration Of
all. The concerted numbers were given with
fine finish and great accuracy. Mr.. Stud
leys splendid work and system were observ-
able in the achievements Of the orchestra
and chorus, and to him much of the success
of the company must be credited.
To-DAY's PROGRAM.
This afternoon will be the only oppor-
tunity to hear the Boston Ideals in 1.-THE
Musketeers," with the following cast:
Narcissa de Brissac, Captain in the Red
Musketeers. ...... Mr.. w H. Macdonald
Contran de Solanges, his Comrade. Mr.. Morsel
Able Bridaide, ex-Tutor of Gontran,
visitor to Convent. Mr.. g. rockingham
Governor of Toureine, Count de Pont-
courlay. .......... Mr.. j. A. Montgomery
Rigobert, Sergeant in the Red Musket,
GERS. Mr.. J. Ell. Loughrin
Pichard Landlord of the Inn, 1.-The Grey
Musketeers'. Mr.. H. s. Dale
FssssTas Monks Mr. nv W + Il + h a11is5
F Earn Citizens Mr. G. e. si B6gei
Simone. waitress at Pichard's . Marie Stone
Marie de Pontcourlay, Niece of the Gov
ernor. .....................M ena Cleary
Louise, her Sister. .............L Lizzie Burton
Superior of the Ursuline Convent. Ida Abel
Sister Opportune. ........... Carrie Knowles
This evening the Bohemian Girl"
Count Arnheim. ........Mr. w. H. Macdonald
Thaddeus, Prescribed Pole. Mr.. Tom Karl
Florestine. Commits Nephew..J.A "A. Montgomery
Devilshoof, Gypsy Chief. Mr.. W. H. Clark
Airline, the Counts Daughter .Zeie de Lussan
Buda, her Attendant, Queen of the Gyp-
sizes. Agnes Huntington
THOMAS W. KEENE.
Following the engagement of the Boston
Ideals the tragedian, Mr.. Thomas W. Keene.
will commence an engagement for one
week. During the engagement Mr.. Keene
will present the following repertoire: Mon
day and Saturday evenings, Richard Ill. :"
Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee,
Hamlet" w ednesday evening, 1.-THE Mer-
chant of Venice;" Thursday evening, "Mac-
beth;" Friday evening and Saturday matt
nee, "Othello." All of the above plays will
be presented with the aid of specially-de-
signed scenery and costumes for each scene.
All the properties are historically correct.
These plays will be placed upon the stage
in similar manner as presented in New
York, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, etc.
There will be a large number of drilled
supernumeraries, who will be used in the
battle scenes of the plays Mr.. Keene will
be supported by a company of unusual
strength. comprising such well-known lead
ing people as Mr.. Gustavus Levick, Misses
Henrietta Vaders and Lettie Allen. Sale
of seats will commence Friday morning.
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
The close of school for the week yes
terday was the occasion of an entertainment
by the High School Debating society, which
was quite a success, and attracted a large
attendance. One of the features was
debate wherein S. W. Burr and Miss
Edith Bend affirmed that 1t is Wrong for
High School Pupils to Censure the Works
of Great Authors. The negative side of
the question was taken by j. P. Fender
CAST and Miss Clara Kellogg, who won the
decision.
A spicy, humorous production. Hamlet,
Prince of Denmark" in two acts, by B. N.
johnson and b. L. Banning, Jr., was pre-
sented by High school talent and won de-
served applause.
EVERYBODY BE THANKFUL.
The General Holiday of the Puri-
tans--Church Services.
As most people have been informed
tbrouUh tho nrno1a nation Of the DraS-