St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-08
ANUS EMENTS.
Maggie Mitchell at the Grand
John Murphy at the Harris.

Considering the number OF years that Mag
gle Mitchell has been upon the stage, it is
simply wonderful how she keeps up looks
comparatively so young. acts with such vi
yacity and continues to please all who go to
see her. which is not small portion of the
theater-going public. In view of the fact
that last evening was most unpleasant
one. the Grand was comfortably
well filled to see this old-time
fayorite in her latest play of
cray" Whatever praise has been or may be
bestowed upon her Jane Eyre or "Fan-
chon, the Cricket" and probably in these
roles, especially the latter. she has no equal,
she is certainly very commendable in her
latest success. The piece is an exceptionally
we'll arranged and written one, and the plot
cannot Justly be said to be in the least over
drawn. To bring out the talent of Miss
Mitchell with its most pleasing lights and
shades one must see. her in character that
illustrates the pathetic as well as the
and it was probably with this intent
that "Ray'' was constructed. and in the char
acter succeeded in making people laugh and
cry as she has done upon the stage in this
country for thirty years. If an actress like
Miss Mitchell succeeds in charming and
drawing large or even good audiences in
practically the same class of a repertoire, IL
IS as astonishing as it is commendable.
Charles Abbott, her latest better half, APP
peared as Gabe MIlden, and fulfilled the re-
auirements of the part. The other members
in the company sustained their parts
ereditaply Tonight. 'Fanchon."
John Murphy presented the pleasing COM
edy-drama, kerry Cow at Harris theaier
last night to fairly large house. The play
itself is too well known to need an extended
notice 1t has we'll stood the test of years,
and that it is as popular now as II was the first
season of its presentation is sufficient proof
of its merits. John Murphy, who plays the
part of Dan o. Hara, is a brother of Joseph
Murphy, who has made the role famous, and
he resembles him greatly, having the same
physique, the same droll ways and the same
peculiar brogue. That he was successful in
his delineation of the Irish blacksmith the
frequent applause testified. The scene where
Dan FORCES the horseshoe, keeping time
to the music of the orchestra. and the scene
where the doves fly to the cote bearing the
news of their masters victory in the race
just run, were especially we'll received. Mr..
Murphy has surrounded himself with a
painstaking and capable company. and the
production is well worthy of support. kerry
Cow will be played until the Thursday
matinee inclusive. Thursday night "Shaun
Rhue" succeeds it and continues the rest of
the week.
"A Hole in the Ground drew another big
house at the Bijou last evening, in spite of
the weather.
The sale of seats for the concerts to be
given at the Grand Monday and Wednesday
evenings of next week by the University of
Michigan Glee and Banjo clubs will COM
mence at the box Office Thursday morning.
Prof. Zoch will give piano recital at the
Grand next Thursday evening.
''Bluebeard Jr.," which shortly fills O
weeks engagement at the Grand, has been
the great burlesQue sensation of Chicago the
present season. II has been universally adj
mitted to be the product of the most artistic
taste, and in spectacular grandeur stands un-
rivaled among productions Of this class in
America.
Manager Conklin left for Cincinnati last
evening. Look out foT something to drop in
lie have been lead to expect something of
unusual excellence when he makes these sud
den trips.