St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-27
LOCAL AMUSEMENT CHAT.

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LOCAL AMUSEMENT CHAT.
'"There are certain superstitions con-
nected with theatrical people," said
Percy Weadon last night, while putting
away on PerfectO. that are amusing.
One quite common is the Jonah super
stltion, described as fatal curse which
falls Oh some poor actor who makes
company or play unsuccessful,
and who is unsuccessful himself.
The Jonah superstition is not confined
to individuals, but extends to plays. 'Di-
plOmacy' was called a Jonah on ac-
count of its fatality to members of the
company first playing it. Theaters are
also .JOnahSo
How about the Hennepin Avenue
theater?''
Nix" said Weadon. "hold on. 1t
must be Jonah. There was a fight the
first week, Il fire on the stage and boy
fell on the carpet and broke his arm. 1t
Is now in chancery, and therefore it
must come under the category"
Of the many audiences that have as
Sembled at the Peoples theater it is
doubtful if any has been more satisfied
than the large one that left that popular
place of amusement last evening after
witnessing the splendid presentation of
Augustin Days celebrated and inter-
eSting drama, Under the GaSlight."
This was the first presentation
of this famous drama in
this city in many years, and
Much enthusiasm was manifested last
night by the large crowd through all the
exciting scenes and incidents, and many
turned away with sigh of regret as the
curtain fell Oh the last act. 1t was Ger
tainly as strong and thoroughly finished
performance as is often seen at pOpu-
lar prices. Aside from the cOnSldera-
ton that it was an elaborate revival of
a standard play, the event was made
specially interesting by the first appear
ance in this city of two new mem
bers of Peoples Company, J. B.
Brown and Charles r. Thorpe,
who were given tlattering reception.
Mi. Brown appeared as .Snorkey, the
One-armed veteran, and acted the part
admirably, fully sustaining his Eastern
reputation as a well-trained aud fin
iShed artist. Mr. Thorpe, as TratfOrd,
gave the part the dash, vivacity and
recklessneSs that did him much credit
and showed him to be an actor much
above the average. Neil Scully,
as the peanut vender made new
friends, and succeeded in keeping the
audience in the best of humor. The
Laura CORTLAND of Miss Wellesley was
effective and strong, and Carrie Strong
as Old Judas neared perfection in this
line. The pier scene was the most in
tereSting and realistic ever seen in this
city. Not only was the scene itself good,
but a number of clever specialties were
introduced, including number of jigs
and clog dances by Joe Crotty and some
splendid musical selections by the
original and only" Sam Lucas and
wife. The scenery and stage settings
at this theater certainly deserve more
than passing mention, as week after
week they are placed upon the stage
with correctness and precision equaled
by no theater in the Twin Cities.
"Under the Gaslight'' runs throughout
the week, with matinees Tuesday and
Saturday.
The engagement of Mr.Palmer's COM
pany at the Grand opera tonight prom
iSeS to be a brilliant affair. Society will
be out in force and Sir Charles Young'S
play, Jim the Penman," will be given
a splendid first night audience in Min
neapOliS.
A special matinee will be given by the
Madison Square Theater company at the
Grand opera ON Wednesday, at $50
p. III.
The personnel of the Madison Square
Theater company is Ada Dyas, Evelyn
Campbell. Jennie Eustall, Kate Fergu-
son, Joseph E. Whiting, Charles Over
ton, Ian Robertson:
James Harrison, the portly stage man
ager of the Peoples, seems to be every
where. First he was seen on the stage
last evening pfayinga part of cOnsidera-
BILE Importance to the best of satisfaction:
next he would be found in the front of
the house; all of a sudden at a given
cue he would bob up serenely" in some
exciting scene Of climax.
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Charles A. Parker again resumed his
duties yesterday at the Peoples.
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Three more benefits are i'm view in the
near future at the Peoples. This popu-
lar place of amusement has won the
good will Of thousands through its ben
etitS alone, and added new laurelS to it's
popularity last week by the most pleas
ing and satisfactory manner in which it
entertained the state encampment of
the G. A. Il.
The Crusaders Dramatic club, under
the auspices of the Catholic church, will
give its annual st. Patrick's entertain
ment on March II, when the interesting
Irish drama, 1.-THE Irish Heiress," will
be produced at the Peoples.
W. J. Ferguson, j. B. Booth. S. M.
Kent, II. j. Holedby, II. S. Wilwad, S.
Stanctitfe and others. The company is
under the direct management of w. r.
Palmer, brother to A. NJ. Palmer.
The scenery for "Jim, the Penman,"
will prove an agreeable surprise to low
erS of accessories.
arabian Nights" the new bur-
lesque success, will be at the Grand
next week.
Louis James and Marie Wainwright
will play week at the Grand opera
house in the near future. Their roper
tOire includes all the classics and pop
ular tragedies of the drama.
CURRENT COMMENT.
1t is understood that Mayor Ames will