St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
MRS. POTTER AT THE GRAND.

One of the most interesting dramatic
events of the season will be the appear
ance at the Grand of Mrs. James Brown
Potter. The public interest in the
beautiful society woman who has just
made her advent on the professional
stage is still at fever heat as manifested
by the box Office returns. AS beautiful
as Langtry, she has just as many claims
for critical recognition. Mrs. Potter is
one of those high society ladies with
noted personal charms, and brilliant
amateur fame, with ambition for pro-
feSsional hOnorS. Her social standing
is without blemish, and she is a
favorite in the highest circles.
She gained note in Washington a few
years ago through her amateur ability,
and general publicity through her fam
Gus recitation of "Ostler joe" Her
London, where she had to run the gaunt-
let of criticism, from professional
standpoint, with a predisposition to
bluntness because of her being an
American novitiate. Her experiences
there, however, if unpleasant were
decidedly useful, and will be forgotten
in the eXhilaration of the complete
triumph she has &C hieved upon her re-
turn to her native land.
Her essay in this country was made in
New York to $4,000 house, which
covered the wealth and station of the
metrop Ills.
Mrs. Potter charmed the audience by
the force of personal loneliness, aided
by high degree of artistic proficiency.
She expressed the various emotions eff
fectively with her newly acquired skill.
she depicted the passion of love with
fervOr and eloquence, and showed a
thorough understanding of the charac-
ter she was pOrtraying. She has much
to learn, it is true, but she has already
accomplished much, and for those peo-
pie who demanded verdict upon the
result of a first appearance, that verdict
must be-SuccesS.
She is supported by a remarkably
headed by two such talented and ac-
complished actors as Kyrle Bellew and
Harry Lee. Mr.. Bellew was the lead
ing man at Wallack's theater, New
York, last season. Mr.. Lee is we'll
known and great favorite here.
Mrs. Potter carries with her magnifi-
cent stage furniture, manufactured eS-
pecially for her, and her costumes are
said to be extremely rich and tasteful.
The advance sale of seats for her en-
gagement has been very large.
The coming performance at the Grand
opera house, June IA, will doubtless be
a success both financially and artistic
ally. Mr.. Ciprico has played Hamlet
no less than IT'S times from San Fran
cisco to London, England. Owing to
the great demand for seats it has been
decided to sell the boxes at auction.
Prof. Ciprico's pupils include many
| Well-knOwn society ladies and gentle
men of Minneapolis, who, while anna
teurs, have given proof of possessing
good dramatic ability. The professor
has addressed the following letter to
the clergy, which explains itself:
To the Clergy of st. Paul and Minneapolis
Alike. Gentlemen: Through the kindly me-
dunn of the press and in pursuance of a.
course followed by me for many years, L
herewith invite you to witness the represen-
| tation of Hamlet by myself and pupils, at
the Grand opera house, Minneapolis, Thurs
day evening, June Ia. This courtesy is ex-
tend ed to the clergy with the full faith that
none can object to Shakespeare's master.
piece. nor to visiting an edifice called the
Elephants in the entertainment are (withsthe
exception of myself professionals, and
part and parcel of your representative So
ciety.
My object in soliciting your presence is a.
desire to encourage friendship between
pulpit and stage, in favor of that which is
good-great and enrolling. / have the honor
to remain, very sincerely yours.
GEORGE NJ CPR1co,
60SI2 Nicollet avenue. Minneapolis.
n. B. Please send card and address before
,June z