St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

Cora Tanner as Charles NARROW,
from jamaica, in Presentation. pre-
scented at the Grand Opera house last
night is probably, without exception,
the most novel dramatic feature that
has been before Minneapolis theater
goers this SeaS0n-in fact. the whole play
was novel. The transformation of Cora
Tanner from Lady Madge to the young
English swell is in each case brought
in at exactly the right point. In both
characters the famous actress shows to
good advantage and was loudly APP
plauded. While the play is funny in
bewilderment of Rev. Mr.. Colley
and the Duke of Nottingham,
it can be properly called
pure comedy drama us there is moth
ing in it from first to last that could
offend any one, The plot comes ont
just as every one wants it to, and yet
the crisis is reached so gradually and
naturally that no break is occasioned.
The scenery, being painted expressly for
the play, is perfectly adapted and adds
greatly to the effect. 1t can be said
Cora Tanner is perfect i'll every part,
and the plot she has to carry out is
good. She is, too, very well supported.
The Wages of Sin" received its first
presentation in Minneapolis at the Peo-
pies theater last night, and the large
audience became very enthusiastic evor
its excellent production. IL was a very
strong play. and il was very well played.
As George Brand, the Minister, Nh.
GossIn did splendidly, giving thorough
idea of the character of this man, who
suffers everything silently, until
human nature can stand no more,
and then rises in all the mag
nificent strength of his noble man
hood. Miss tombstone gave a great
performance of Ruth Hope. 1t is I'M
doubleday the best work that she has
done since she came 10 this city. There
was power in her acting in the stronger
scenes, that was made greater by the
quiet intensity that thrilled those who
saw her. The varying emotions were
portrayed with wonderful fidelity. Miss
Ella Salisbury, as JulIana, the stage
struck girl, gave one of the most charm
ing and delightful performances ever
seen at the Peoples. The man
neT in which she carried the
stage into private life was exceed
ingly funny. Mr.. Nelson handled the
difficult part of Stephen Marler with
rare skill and discretion. The Ned
Drummond of Mr.. Shaw was excellent
in makeup and dialect. 1t is seldom
that so clever character sketch as that
of Mrs. BloggS given by Miss Strong is
seen upon the stage. She played the
part of this kind, whole-sou!ed, ignorant
woman in such way as to make it one
of the strong parts of the play. Miss
Clifford handled the ungratcful role of
Barbara Dale very well indeed. The
play was handsomely mounted. THE
Wages of Sin" will run the remainder
OF the week.
Paul Kanvar," which will he pre-
scented at the Grand Opera house next
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings, is credited with meeting with
phenomenal success on the tour. The
play is by Steele Mackaye, who will be
remembered as the author of Hazel
Kirke." The drama is vivid picture
of the French revolution. Over 100
people will be seen in the production,
including Joseph HawOrth and Miss
Carrie Turner. The original New
York scenery will he used here. The
sale of seats opens next Friday. IL. C.
Miner manages the presentation.
Chief of Police Bracket yesterday, III
response to a request from the manager
of Washington Irving Bishop, the
thought reader, sent letter stating that
special detail of police woulG ke made
"Wednesday afternoon for the West
house, when Mr.. Bishop gives his pub
lie street fest