St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
FLOWERS TO Lolita.
| Varied Amusement NOtes-..This
NeeIs.s Pr0GramMe.

Weeks Programme.
Fascinating little Lolita, with her Win
ming ways, agile kick and variegated dis
play of hosiery, ended her engagement at
the Grand Saturday night, giving Little De.
tectve" to a crowded house. Prominent in
the audience we're the me mbers of the
Pennsylvania State Mllers' asso-
citation, who were the guests of the
Northwestern Miller. During the second
act they presented Lolita with magnificent
floral tribute 1t typified a sack of -four,
and was composed OF the rareSt flowers tied
up with ribbons and decorated with the
association badge. Set in lilacs. in the bed
of roses, was the inscription. TO Lolita. the
Keystone Favorite." The little actress
smiled her thanks. while the audience APP
plauded uproariously.
MIR. AND MRS. FLORENCE.
The popular comedians. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. j. Florence. will commence a week S
engagement at the Grand opera house,
Thursday evening, Sept 16. The roper
toire will include four of their most popular
comedies "Our Governor" with the in
imitable Gov. Pinto Perkins, manufacturer
of his own facts. and Miss Matilda Starr,
the English authoress. whose books have
been published for ''years and years." The
mighty Dollar" which no play is more
popular John Brougham's adaptation of
dickens Dombey and Son." in which Mr..
Florence is seen i'll the role of Can Edward
Cutie, character sketch that adds re-
newed luster to Mr.. Florence's artistic rep
utation, and can be aptly named as one of
the most delightful of his repertoire. Dur
ing the Fl0renceS' engagement in Minneap-
oils, they will produce their latest success
6x,M nIb 0t "
entitled THE Flirt." Mr. = Florence is
probably the most versatile artist now on
the stage, equally at home in high or low
comedy. An Irish brogue, French or
German dialect fit his tongue as well as
his native vernacular. Mrs. Florence is an
actress of broad and talented powers. They
will open their engagement in Our Gov
ernor' Thursday evening, Sept 16.
AMONG THE THEATRES.
The dime museum will open this afternoon
and evening with Hooley & Thompsons min
strels for the last time. To-day the reg
ular bill for the week will be introduced, con-
sisting of the meodrama, Saved from the
Flames" on the lower stage, and Willett Il
Tbornes comedy bright-lights on the upper
stage. A new list of curiosties will be pre-
presented.
Schoolcraft, Goes s. Shorts opened their
famous minstrel show at the Casino last
night to an immense crOW0 That numbered
over two thousand. The bill is very good
one with all new features and no chestnuts,
and was greatly enjoyed by the audience. 1t
will be continued all week. and the company
expects to do an overiiowing business.
That old-tim favorite, Joe Jefferson will
play at the Grand opera the first three nights
this week. Of course rip Van Wrinkle" is
the bill, for whatever his repertoire may in
clude this is never omitted. On Wednesday
evening there will be double bill, with
"Cricket on the Hearth and "Lend Me Five
Shllings.'
Power of Money will be the attraction at
the Pence this week. 1t is said to be DOW
erful play and to afford abundant scope for
the powers of Frederick Book Miss Marie
Wellesley has been winning golden laurels
during the past week.
The Battle of Atlanta continues to do a
steady business and is still experimenting
with Sunday openings.
The automatic city will end its visit here
with this week. 1t is now drawing good
crowds at Harrison hall.
HON eopathic Hospital Mass Meet
ing.
In consequence of the heavy rain last Mon
day, the mass meeting of the friends Of the