St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-19
SAINT PAUL.
1.-THE STILL ALARM"

A Thrilling Performance at the
Newmark ct of the Finest Sensa-
tional Drama on the Road.
What a gracious relief it was after
succession of horse-plays to witness
such perfect dramatic performance as
that presented by Mr.. Arthur's COM
pany in The Still Alarm" at the New
merket last night. The play it
self is one of extraordinary
merit, and the company fully capa-
BILE to handle it. In the perfection of
dramatic construction and the natural
ness of the details of the various scenes
it cannot be eXcelied, and ranks well up
with "Jim the Penman," Held by the
Enemy" and plays of that character.
In addition to being first-class me]o-
drama, it has a feature of sensational
ism that is marvelOusly unique,
as well as exciting in its
effects. Life in the engine house
is pictured with wonderful realism, and
the domestic habits of the brave fire
laddies are revealed with singular ac-
curacy. The large audience at the
Newmarket saw the fireman at home
last night, They saw him, in this in
stance, pattlng his favorite greyhound
and feeding his milk-white steeds, Blu
cephalus and Pegasus, with Jumps of
sugar; they heard him sing his glees
and warbling his carols in his span lit
tie domitory furnished with cosy little
beds; they saw the horses spring from
their stalls on the stroke of the gong
and saw how they were harneSSed by
magic; and they saw the fireman mount
the box and the spirited animals dash
away with real engine. All the men,
bers of the company sustain their parts
well, Harry Lacy's conception of the
character of Jack Manly is faultless,
and his rendering of it remarkable for
its entire Spontanelty and naturalneSs.
Miss Cresman'S impersonatiOn of Elinor
Freedman is equally attractive, for she is
an actress of unusual ability and most
cOmely appearance. Nothing could
be more natural than Mrs.
Twins Interpretation of the part
real motherly look and motherly
ways. Mr.. Norcross. who essays the
Villains role, and Mr.. Eberle, who
takes the part of Fordham, do most
effective work. Miss Murrilla is a
clever little Soubrette, and in fact. the
entire company are first class. The
play will run the remainder of the
week, including a Saturday matinee.
If manager Scott continues to fur
nish such good attractions as this
his Newmarket venture ought to prove
bonanza TO him. The only fault to
find with last nights performance was
the opportunity afforded the property
man and scene shutters to earn their
salaries. The waits were too long. but
this was doubtless due To the difficulties
experienced the first night in adjusting
such elaborate scenery to the stage.
"Baby" at the Peoples.
Jollier times are seldom had than that
enjoyed by large and appreciative
audience at the Peoples last night.
The rising of the curtain upon Baby"
was greeted with laugh, and success
sion of laughs followed. The
play is wholly a screaming
farce comedy of the most comical de-
scriptiOn. The central figure, Dolly,
surnamed 1.-The Baby" is a supposedly
callow youth who, while meek and un-
sophisticated at home, is quite boy
abroad. and knows a pretty woman
when he sees one. This, and the
predictions of his chum Dick
situations at once pulling and side
splitting. As 1.-The Baby" Mr.. Lipman
was in good form and ably sustained.
Mr.. Huebner as the Captain. Mr.. Rus
sell as Dick, Mr.. Stanley as the tutor,
Miss LIE Baron as the Captains wife,
and Miss Williams as Betsey,
were all above the average. Par
ticular mention should be made
of Mr.. Cotton, who, as>the Baby's papa,
was quite himself again, and did some
very clever work. aided by Mrs. Myers.
The piece is one of the funniest yet pro-
duced at the Peoples, and will doubt
less draw finely.
At to-morrow's matinee at the Peo-
pies each purchaser of ticket will re-
ceive photograph of Mr.. Lipman.