St. Paul daily globe., 1889-04-30
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
Mrs. Alice j. Shaw Whistles Her
self Into the Hearts of a Large
Audience at the NeWmarket


The old traditions are rapidly disappearing
in the light of our nineteenth century civil
izatlon; and last of all. Mrs. Alice j. Shaw,
the human linnet, has disproved the old
proverb that "a whistling woman or a crow
ing hen is sure to come to a bad end"
Judging from the success of her concert at
the Newmarket last night one is prepared to
accept the correctness of her new prOverb,
that "a whistling girl or hen that crows can
make her way wherever she goes.''
The performance was indeed unique,
and gave delightful entertainment
to a large audience, which included most of
our people best known in musical circles.
Mrs. Shaw is woman of superb presence
an d physique, and gives every evidence of
being lady of unusual culture and refine
ment Her ability as whistler was a revela-
ton to those who heard her last night, not
only because OF the volume and clearness of
the whistle, but because of the high perfec-
ton OF art to which she has brought it.
Every note is as clear and delicate as lin
nets, and the most difficult music is rem
dered with an artistic precision that is mar
velous.. She received a number of encores
on each number, and each time respond
ed with commendable grace and cheerful
ness. In fact, she had whistled herself into
the hearts of her audience with q first num-
Der, and the most cordial relations existed
between them thereafter. Mrs ShaWs con-
cert throughout is a refreshing departure
from the stereotyped musical performances.
DOWu0y pldilO IcClttllS are entertaining,
and Mr.. Thalberg's fine tenor voice won I he
heartlest applause. But in addition to Mrs.
Shaw's whistling, the other peculiarly
unique features of the entertainment were
Miss Torbett's skillful manipulation of the
fiddle and the bow and Miss Edith Ponds
renditions as singing reader Miss Torbett,
who has one of the brightest faces
that ever shone from a stage. handles
lhe violin with the artistic grace of
an Ole Bull. Miss Ponds musical elocution
is a novelty, and her recitation of ''Music in
: Camp not only brought tears to the eyes of
her audience, but it made a fitting finale to
one of the most enjoyable entertainments
that has yet been seen at the Newmarket.
In response to the request of number of
ladies of the city, Mrs. Shaw has determined
to give Washington matinee performance
at the Newmarket this afternoon, which will
commence at 2:30 p. IN. Her engagement
The sale OF seats for Kittie Blanchard (Mrs.
Mckee Ranking will open at the box Office
of the Newmarket this morning. There will
be a special sale for the performance to-mor-
row night, which will be the Elks' benefit.
The Dime Museum.
There was large attendance at the Dime
royalty entertained. Nine. Meyers, the
bearded beauty. was The center of attraction
in curio hall. Lou Weller, the long-haired
lady, excited much comment. Broncho
John and his wife came in for a good share
of attention. The half pony and half buffalo
was the object of much curiosity. The Bljou
Comedy bompany gave an excellent perform
ance of the farce, senator McFee,' upon
the upper stage. In the lower theater the
Wilson Troubadors present a very good vau-
deville performance with number of new
features.