St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21
ADDITIONAL ST. PAUL NEWS.
ssN aNON.''

the Carleton COmpany's Engage
,nent Opens with a Gorgeous Pro.
duction Of the Pretty Hostess of the
Golden Lamb. -
If the enthusiastic reception which the
large and critical audience at the Grand
Opera house last night gave the Carleton
company's production of ''NanOn'' is cor
rect index of popularity. then it may be set
down that both the company and the opera
are established on sound basis in st. Paul.
The audience was most brilliant one for
an opening night. not only in point OF large
numbers but in the large number OF prom-
nent society people present. The
tollettes displayed by the ladies
were exquisite. 1t was evident
from the moment that the curtain rose and
the music of the well-balanced chorus
began to sound the praises OF Nanon. the
lovely hostess of the Golden Lamb, that
the audience was in mood to be pleased.
The interest never tagged, but grew steadily
until q climax had been reached at the
| finale OF the second act when the curtain
had to 90 up four times. i'll response to the
uprOarous applause. The slight feeling OF
| disappointment that prevailed because the
pretty Louise Pauline was not to reappear
with the Carleton company this season had
passed away before Miss Rice. who
takes the part of Nanon, had been on the
stage ten minutes. So rollicking was her
manner. and so accurate and natural IN
expression was her voice, that she had
caught her audience by the time she had
sung her first song, which received nearly
encore. Her chic manner OF saying '1sn
he sweet?" fairly swept the audience from
their seats. Miss Rice gives snch an eX-
ceedingly pretty portrayal of the character
of the modest and charming little hostess,
that the character seems TO be
a part of her nature. Will Carrie
ton is the same handsome gentleman
and finished artist Of yore. AS his manly
form strobe down the steps in rear OF the
foreground of the scene round of ap-
plause went UP from the audience. which
bore testimony of his popularity in this
city. 1t is in his opening song. composed i'll
honor of st. Anne's Day. the gem OF the
opera. that the wonderful baritone of the
artist is shown at is best. Carleton's Mar
qus D'Aubgne is one of the most finished
exhibitions of artistic culture to
be found in opera performances,
His voice does not seem to tire, but. on the
contrary. as the opera progresses. it grows
Miss Alice Vincent, whose magnetic voice
and easy grace had won for her distinction
in this city during last seasons engage
ment. still sustans her merited reputation.
Her acting was splendidly suited to the
character of NinOn de L'EncloS, al
though the role does not give
much scope for a test Of her vocalZ-
ing qualities. The posSessOr of a lovely
face. stateliness of carriage. a form as
faultlesS as beauty's queen, all added to
genuine hiStrionic talent, Miss ncent
is enabled to give an Interpretation to the
character of the famous NInOn that as a
picture of art is rarely eQualed, and never
eXceled. Miss Clara Wisdom, another old
time favorite IN st. Paul. has but limited
part in "NanOn." in which she takes the
role of the sanity Madame de MaintenOn.
1t is a part that the natural SalntllneSS
of a lady whose ways are ways OF
pIeasantnesS and all her paths are peace
we'll adapted her to. And, accordingly,
Miss Wisdom makes success Of It, as she
| does everything she undertakes. Charles
/ II. Drew. as the Marquis de MarSellac, and
! Jay Taylor, as his nephew Hector, whom
I he attempts to introduce into the loftleSt
| Partisan society. cram their characters full
of blazing. pointed humor, and it was only
necessary to get peep at Charlie Drew's
c0mical face or glance at
the ridiculous absurdity of the
| color and cut of his dress to provoke pealS
of laughter. All the other members OF the
cast acquitted themselves in admirable
manner. To the chorus no small quota OF
praise is due. 1t is in all respects the best
chorus that has been heard in st. Paul this
season, and is especially deserving appre-
ciatiye comment. 1t is a feature OF Garlic
toms management to pay the strctest at
tention t. details, and it is exhibited as well
in the character of of his chorus as Ill the
attractive galaxy of leading artists. Ma
non' will be repeated tonight and to-mor-
row matinee.
AT THE OLYMPIC.
The Olympic theater opened last night
to a good house. George and Pauline Lu-
prOilS on the trapeZe were particularly
daring and good w. Z. Manning, a Won
derful one-legged horizontal bar acrobat,
Harry D'Albertie, juggler, and Emma
M0uIt0n, fine club swinger, are the fea-
lures of the performance. One or two
changes in the programme will occur dur
ing the week.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
An instructor of good manners is needed at
the opera house. A class of Young men who
are afraid that the saloons will be closed be-
fore the opera is out are always 70 hurry to
rush out before the curtain drops on the last
act, regardless of disturbing people who
have paid to see the show. If they had any
regard for the ordinart rules of politeness
they would remain seated until the curtain
drops.
Toe Christmas number of the New York
Mirror the dramatic organ of the metropo-
lis, is gem Of publication. 1t contains
thirty-four pages of cho.ee dramatic liter
AZURE from the pens of the leading artists of
the American stage, is printed on extra fine
paper and is beautifully illustrated.
Mr.. Joseph Greenslelder scored a big hit in
the only opportunity be had to display his
$3.50 vCcalizatiOn as the Able in the last act.
The scenery in ''Nanon" is unusually fine.
The pale-tinted salon of Ninon de l. Euclos is
an exquisite production of scenic art.
The ''Nanon' costumes are all new and
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