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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-09

The story of "Faust'' has never been told
here in opera with half the clearness presented
last week by Mr.. Lewis Morrison's dramatic
production at Albaugh's Grand Opera House.
The reasons are obvious. In the opera the
drdmdtis persona are naturally selected mainly
for their vocal excellence and the acting ability
of a member of the cast is an incidental consid-
Grafton. AS a result MephiSto and Faust and
Marguerite, especially the former, have followed
SO faithfully along the conventional lines of
Interpretation as to establish standard of
judgment entirely separated from histronc
qualifications and based upon comparative
quality of voice and skill in the handling of the
music. Mr. Morrison's MephiSto is departure
from the hackneyed idea that is intelligent and
interesting. 1t is artistic presentation of the
seductive influence of the spirit evil exerted
rather through temptations offered by the
glamorous pleasures of sin than through its
grim and deliberate diabolism. His idea is
correct one. The MephiSto of "Faust' is not
dealing with criminals for whom the evils of the
world have no adherence. Mingling as he does
with comparative purity to which those evils
must be made to appear attractive, Mr. Morri-
son makes McphjSto very consistently a lively
good-natured devil, without obscuring his tradi-
tional qualities of heart. His performance of
the role is such as to merit much better patron
age than was bestowed last week. Miss Rosabel
Morrison's Marguerite was a charmingly sympa-
thetic personation, and won the hearts Of the
audiences. Mr.. David Murray as Faust and
Mr.. Porter j. White as Valentine were rather
poor, and Miss Carrie Carter as Martha over
acted her part. The scenery and effects were
good especially in the scene representing the
revel of the demons on the summit of the
Brocken.
A rather tame rendition of ''The Kings
Fool' by the Conried Opera Company was heard
at the National Theatre last week. If with a
superior comic opera cast it would be difficult
to lend much interest to an opera so conspicu-
ously devoid of either dramatic or comedy incl
dents this appears to be there is but little to
expect of it in the hands of company so emf
nently inferior in many important parts the
one which attempted its presentation last week.
OF course this application of inferiorty is not in
tended to be general, but those whose better abil-
tiles are matters of previous record were handi-
capped most dreadfully by the spiritless work of
those whose regulations are yet in embryo. Miss
Bettina Padelford as ICOnne was really the star
of the cast. She was easy and graceful, and
scored the best success that her part would per-
NIT. Miss Rita Selby as Prince Julius was very
good. Mr. John j. Rafael as Count Rivar0L
and Mr.. Ferris Hartman as Carlton also did
good work, but the balance of the cast was lit
tie more than eXecrable The chorus was
tolerably good, but small. Lastnight the COM
-pany appeared to better advantage in 1.-The
Gypsy Baron, an opera with which it is more
familiar and one which admits of more lively
entertainment.
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for Washington, the colored champion bantam
weight of the world, George Dixon, who but
lately won the championship of England in his
fight with Nunc Wallace, and not long ago
worsted Jake Kirain's protege, Johnnie
Murphy. Dixon is scientific fighter, though a
powerful hitter, and promises series of very
interesting exhibitions, which are open to all
comers. Among the specially artists are the
famous American Four, (Pettingill, Gale,
Welsh, and De Forrest in a new act; w. T.
Bryant and handsome Lizzie Richmond, pretty
Lottie Gibson, Stefano Bros, Ward and Lynch,
and graceful Flora Chester. Miss Bessie Gill
bert, the accomplished cornet soloist, is one of
the cards, and is assured welcome to which
her high musical education justly entities her.
There is no greater favorite than the Dutch
comedian, George Murphy nor is there more
novel feature than Boggasen, the human cork
screw. Professor Burk's dog show is unequaled.
Ladies' matinees, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Next week, Reilly and Woods New
Classic Vaudeville Show
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Mansfield as Beau BrummelI."
Tomorrow night Mr. Richard Mansfield will

be seen for the first time in
this city at Albaugh's Grand
Opera House in his new and
original creation, "Beau u
Brummell." The play had
a legitimate success in New
York, where it had a run of
one hundred and fifty nights.
AS the name indicates, the
story deals with the famous
fop of the Georgian period.
1t begins when he is at the
zenith of his fame and the
favorite of the Prince of
Wales, and ends when he is
dethroned and lives in an
attic at Caen. "Beau Brum-
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CdSsioS. The remaining Washington nights
are Wednesday and Friday, "Macbeth" and
"Othello." On Wednesday night Mr.. Booth
appears as Macbeth and Mr. Barrett as Mdcduf.
and on Friday Mr.. Booth will be seen as Iago
and Mr.. Barrett as Ottello. Seats are on sale
daily at Millers book store, 539 Fifteenth street.
where seats for any Of the above performances
may be obtained The elite of Washington was
largely represented during last weeks excur-
sons and have bought largely for this week.
Good seats may be obtained for all of the nights
at the Following rates: Orchestra chairs $3.50,
and balcony, 50. This includes round-trip
passage on the special trains which leave here
at 6:4O each Washington night Trains will
reach Washington after the performance In
ample time to place everybody at home at q
reasonable hour.
Eduard Strauss's Tour.
After five years of persistent effort Manager
Blakely succeeded in effecting an arrangement
whereby Herr Eduard Strauss could secure a
leave of absence from the Emperor of Austria
to make tour of the United States with his
famous orchestra. Boston was enthusiastic
from the very first, and so delighted with the
change from the ultra classic programmes it had
endured that it urged an even more radical
change, and wanted Strauss music alone. No
orchestral concerts in this country have com
pared with them either in popularity or de-
lightfulness. At least such is the universally
expressed opinion of the press. and Manager
Blakely is reaping rich reward for his enter
prise both in money and thanks that the peo-
pie have enjoyed such exquisite pleasure
After the concert here and a few others the
band will bid farewell to America, sailing by
the Fulda December g. The concert tonight is
at Albaugh's, and to morrow night at Lincoln
Music Hall. The programmes are in the main
different from those of last spring, but many
of the old favorites are retained, and it is an
hn hat1 mill bo
played at both concerts If desired The box
office at Albaugh's will be open at 10 this
morning for the sale of seats.
Kernan's Theatre.
The American Four Combination, which will
make its first appearance at Kernan's Theatre
to-morrow-night, and which embraces the most
noted specially artists, has engaged, specially
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cast ever brought together in this country, and
will be mounted from plant of scenery, cos
TUNES, properties, electrical and other novel eff
1ects that originally cost the promoter of the
American and National Opera companies over
quarter of a million dollars Since this plant
passed into the hands of the Juch management
it has been strengthened in every possible man
ner, until it is now without question the finest
grand opera plant in existence. So completely
equipped is the management of this company
for this season that they arrange with the man
ayers of theatres wherever they appear to give
them the stage perfectly clear, as they require
absolutely nothing that they do not carry with
them, having their own calcium and electrical
light arrangements, carrying a grand orchestra
full chorus, and magnificent set of scenery for
each production in their repertory. 1t requires
special train of nine cars to transport the
Juch Company from city to city, and their
travelling expenses alone would defray the
entire cost of maintaining an ordinary opera
company. Their list of members is large and
remarkably strong one, having in addition to
the old fayorites who appeared here last year
such wel-known artists as Payne Clark, who
was for years the leading tenor of the Carl
Rosa Opera Company; Otto Rathjens, the cele-
brated German baritone, who has been at the
head of his own organization in Europe for
number of years; Carlotta Maconda, long and
faVorably known with the Bostonians; and
Georgine Won Januschowsky the soprano, for
years with the Duff Opera Company. OF the
members retained OF last seasons organization
are Franz Vetta and Lizzie Macnichol, two
Washington favorites; Charles Hedmondt, a
young tenor who made decided success last
season, and E. N. Knight, the basso buffo. The
scale of prices will range from 50 to so cents
for reserved seats, according to location, which
is remarkably reasonable when the character of
this organization is taken into consideration.
The advance sale of seats will open Wednesday
morning next at Metzerott & Co.'s piano ware
rooms, and big rush for the choice seats is sure
to ensue.
Booth and Barrett.
The second week of the engagement of these
great tragedians commences tomorrow night
with "Julius Caesar" This is one of the special
Washington nights and large train of excur-
sonists is promised for the occasion. Mr..
Booth will appear as Br,ttus and Mr., Barrett as
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has played times without number, and is well
adapted for her peculiar talents. Thetriple bill
should prove very interesting entertainments
as 1t will serve to introduce Lolita in three differ
ent characters, two of which have never been
seen before in this city. Gina" in which Lolita
assumes the title role is another character which
is new to Washington theatre-goers. With new
plays and an excellent company Lottas engage
ment will prove of more than ordinary interest
In the supporting company there are number
of Washington favorites Walter Allen, Will
5. Rising, Harry Brown, George H. BIoderick,
Lionel Bland, Frank Rolleston, Mabela Baker
Helen Dayne, and Adelaide Cotton are among
the prominent members.
Emma Juch Opera Company.
The most important amusement event of the
season will be the advent of the Emma Juch
Grand English Opera Company. This monster
organization is booked to appear here Monday
evening, November H. and will give seven per-
formances in this city at the National Theatre
This organization is much larger and stronger
than when it visited this city last season, and
it will be remembered that their season was one
of the most successful grand opera engagements
ever known here. The repertory selected for
her is one of unusual strength, and gives Miss
Juch ample scope for the display of her won
derful vocal abilities. The operas selected will
be given in the following order: Monday, ''The
Huguenots,' with Juch as Valentine; Tuesday,
"Rigoletto;" Wednesday, 'Lohengrin" with
Juch as Elsa; Thursday, civilian Tell" Fri
day, THE Flying Dutchman," with Juch as
Sentd; Saturday matinee, Faust" and Satur-
day evening, ''The Bohemian Girl.n These
operas will be given by the strongest English
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Harris's Bi.jou Theatre.

Shook and Golfers melodramatic success,
"Ihe Blue and the Gray will be the attraction
this week at Harris's Biiou Theatre, the engage
ment opening tomorrow night The play is
one of thrilling interest, and is mounted in the
style that has made the names of Shook and
Collier universally known. The plot deals with
the attachment which springs up just before
the late war between a Southern girl, Ruth
Peyton, and Mark Stanley a Northern man.
Hark becomes an officer in the Union army and
captures R,HhS father, who is a Confederate
colonel. The Colonel's escape is effected by
the villain of the story, who but for the inter
vention of Ruth would have succeeded in dis
gracing Mark by fastening the responsibility of
the Colonel's reganed liberty on him. A great
battle scene is given and Mark is wounded and
left penniless. Ruth, however, inherts a fort
une and the pair married. This outline
furnishes meagre idea of the story. The frame
work permits great number of situations to be
hung upon it and this is done with rare dramatic
Skill. The company is one of undOubted
strength, including as it does, among others of
recognized merits, Miss Lisle Leigh, formerly
the leading actress with the ''Alone IN Londonn
Company Il. l.. Snader, who was an important
member of the SalVini Company, and Milt G.
Barber, one of the most famous impersonators
of the old negro. A number of strong scenic
effects are used, and altogether the performance
promises to be revelation of elaborate com
pleteness Usual prices, and matinees Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Leslie.
This famous lady will lecture in Lincoln
Music Hall on Tuesday evening next. So much
has been said about her beauty, grace, accom-
plishments, toilets, jewels and wonderful bust
ness success that the public are thoroughly
acquainted with her. Her frequent visits
abroad have enabled her to study the peculiar
characters of the persons of whom she will
speak, and her wit and grace will enable her to
make the subject very interesting. The West
ern press are loud in their praises of her, pro-
nouncing her lecture a perfect success. She
will be honored with reception upon her
arrival in this city Seats for sale at DToop's
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For the Most Popular Boy or Girl.
The SUNDAY HERALD is going to give mag
nifcent present to the Washington boy or girl
who obtains the largest number of votes in a
contest which begins to-day. Read the full par
ticulars of it on the eleventh page of to-day's
HERALD.
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NEWS OF THE THEATRES.
INTERESTING MISCELLANY ABOUT
THE STAGE

Announcements Relative to Musical and
Dramatic Attractions at Home and
Abroad-Lotta at the National - Mrs.
Frank LesIie's Lecture.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Miss Clara Grommes, of Chicago, Is guest
of the Misses West, at the West hotel.
r. N. Merriam and family, who have been
in California for the past eighteen months,
have returned to Minneapolis.
Mrs. Clarence Nash, Miss Linn and Miss
Louise McNair, who have been spending the
winter in Florida, returned yesterday.
Clerk W. S. Pearson, of the board of educa-
hon, is in i'll health and will take three
weeks vacation, beginning to-day.
j. n Shattuck. the senior member of the
firm of,Shattuck & Wood, proprietors OF the
Nicollet house. arrived with his family from
Chicago yesterday morning.
The following party enjoyed bus ride to
Medicine Lake Friday: Marie Andrews,
Nellie Thompson, Bert Andrews. Kate koon,
Mabel Allen, Joe Hungerford, Ed James.
Sewall Andrews, Frank Gold, Gene Eastman
and Johnnie Hammond.
The Hard Tines hop given by Mrs.
Frank Clark ana her friends at G. A. r. hall,
corner of Washington and Twentieth ave-
nues north, Friday evening, was complete
success. The party assembled at o'clock.
and the ball opened with a grand march. a
midnight lunch was served.
The Racket Tennis club met last Friday
evening, the occasion being a reception
given at the residence of James Hickey, 1898
Harmon Place. The parlors were tastefully
decorated with potted and cut flowers, and
the spacious house was well filled with the
large party present The first part Of the
evening was occupied In playing q novel
progressive game, each table containing an
entirely different kind of game. Refresh
ments were served in the dining hall. where
was placed, in the middle of the room, a
large table beautifully set with flowers and
burning candles. Owingto the completeness
of the arrangements, the occasion was voted
a complete success by all. Those present
were Misses Ada Adams, Susie Spaulding.
Rena Goldsbury. Nina Fisher, Mamie Steele,
Maude Colgrove, Mamie Hayes, Katherine
Gibbs. Gertrude Teall. BERTHE Fisher, Helen
Hayes, Grace Brooks Ada Hillman, Bessie
Fisher, Jennie Carleton, Mildred Lawrence,
Charles Miller Ralph Sewall Frank Bennett,
viii Clark. Norman Richardson. Will Shep-
herd, will Spaulding Theodore Knappin,
John Hamilton, Alton Gates, Roy Maple.
Stephen Burton, Harry Gray and Irving
Lawrence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
SHE WANTED A SONG.

One of the. Wind-Raising Tricks OF
Ben Collins, Comedian.
Chicago Herald.
Ben Collins, the minstrel, who died
recently, and whose mother is to be
rendered testimonial this afternoont a
the Columbia theatcr, was remarkably
clever man in his line. He was of the
minstrel firm of Hawkins & Collins.
and was possessed of special knack
in versfication. The songs which he
wrote made the reputation of many spe-
cialty people. Poor Ben was IMPROVE
dent, and when ne would sit down and
dash off a song or recitation he would
dispose of it for a pittance and give up
all credit of authorship. Collins was
his own worst enemy, and he was called
away in the prime of life full of promise.
He was always fond of a good time, and
for this ne would sacrifice everything,
though he never forgot his old mother,
and he used to send her money When
ever he had it. He was always ready to
write a poem or song, too. once for
instance. he ran across J. w. Kelly, the
idol of the rolling-mill men in New
York city. Both were fiat broke. They
sat in a small beer saloon on "The
Rialto'' with no prospect of a single
beer. In came seriO-c0mic lady who
wanted ia new song. The place was
frequented by authors, and she knew
this. She spoke to the barkeeper of her
mission.
He called Collins up. Collins agreed
at once to write the song and have it
ready in the afternoon. She wanted the
music as we'll as the words. He could
not write music, but Kelly nudged him
and SAID it was all right. While Ben
wrote the words Kelly borrowed a
nickel from the barkeeper, purchased a
sheet of music paper and filled it full of
notes and rests atrandom. The serio-
comic paid S. for the words and
music" and the two Bohemians were
enjoying their beer as the seriocomic
was learning that the music was no
music at all.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
SHE STARED CALMLY AHEAD.

Episode of Self Possessed
Young Girl in Horse Car.
New York Press.
A young girl, tall, with wide blue eyes.
still innocent of evil, got into Madison
avenue car at Eighty-fifth street last
Sunday morning, She carried in her
lap prayer book and in her hand a
novel-one of those paper-bOund novels
with the title standing out in bold re-
lief. Her expression was so demure
that the three men in the car would
have sworn she cared more for the
prayer-book than the novel. At
Eightieth street Severe-loOking man
and his wife, both gray-haired took the
car. The older woman looked across at
the young girl, at her novel and prayer
book, froWned little and turned and
whispered something to her husband.
He was little deaf, the car made
good deal of noise. so he put his
hand to his ear and said: "What?"
His wife repeated her remark little
louder, and still he could not hear.
Finally she shouted in a thin treble so
that all the car could hear: II think 1t
is shame to see young woman with
Bible and novel: her thoughts are all
on the novel. and she would better have
left the Bible at home" Everybody
looked at the girl with the novel. but
she stared calmly abe ad and pretended
to have heard nothing,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11

Phaetons and Buggies and Road Wagons
ever brought to Minneapolis. These
goods are all manufactured by the Bid
die q Smart Company. Of Amesbury.
Mass. the largest manufacturers in New
England. Getting goods direct from
the makers enables me to make the low
est possible prices and defy competi-
ton in both quality and price. An in
spection will convince any one of this
fact. William B. Woodward, Agent,
corner of Third avenue south and Sixth
street, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
TAsTEFULLY ATTIRED.
An Authority Oh Feminine Ap
parcel Talks q Few Lines.

''You may say for me that the ladies
of the Twin Cities are dressing more
tastefully this year than ever" re-
marked Madame Coe, the famous MILL
ner, yesterday. to scribe who sought
her opinion Oh the subject. "Of cours g
am better prepared to comment upon
what they wear on their heads; but |
have noticed a steady improvement in
toilets generally. The bonnet, though,
or the hat, indicates the wearer'S cult
ure-or lack of it, as the case may be.
| am frequently called upon to use my
own JUDGMENT entirely in selecting
lady's bonnet, many of them, though
persons of undoubted taste in such mat
tiers, preferring to rely upon my eX
perience The semi-annual trips abroad
are a great help, as am enabled there
by to get new ideas that can be OBJ
tanned in no other way. A few days in
London. Paris OF New York is a great
advantage to milliner. Fashions
originate there, and the whole world
follows. l always try to improve upon
what I've seen, and usually manage to
do So" The architecture of few
popular designs was studied for mo-
inent, and with head full of feathers,
fabrics and fances the reporter left.
Vose, designer of Fine Millinery, 522
NicOlIet
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
AMemory of Figaro.

When Figaro presented to the Partisan
public the story of 1.-The Suicide" Ger
vex reproduced it on canvas by the
magic of his brush. The painting is
now on exhibition at d. Goodman ~
Co.'s, 253 Second avenue south, inviting
by its audacity of subject and treatment
the fullest measure of attention from
the art critics. Wherever exhibited the
painting has taken strong hold upon
the popular fancy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
Normanna Concert.

The concert at Normanna hall last
evening was we'll attended, and the pro-
gramme was an attractive one. The
following numbers found favor with
the audience, which was exceptionally
large and critical:
"reminiscences" ..........N ormanna Band
"Skona Maj. .Orpheus Singing Society
"Sigeunernes Sang we'd deres Dron-
nings GRAY
Nordm@ndenes Singing Society
Song. ....-,....Apollo Singing Society
"Pelles Frieri" -. ..Orpheus Singing Society
'Valdris Visa" (norsk Folkeme-
lodi) ...... Nordmandenes Singing Society
"Cassandra' baritone obligato)-
Normanna Band
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
Ererrthine IsL.oveIy.

In pursuance of the invitation ex-
tended them by Sheriff Eye, Mrs. L. B.
Walker, president of the non-partisan
W. C. T. o.; Mrs. George Fl. Miller.
president of the Women's Christian
association, and Mrs. E. N. Overlook,
vice president of the Sisterhood of
Bethany, visited the jail yesterday. and
spent over an hour and half In thor
ough inspection. Sheriff Eye accom-
panied them and offered every courtesy,
also explaining things as they went
along. After the inspection the ladies
met and drew up report Of the inspec-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11

Large Assortment. Best Nanu-
fssctuPe and Lowest Prices.
William B. Woodward, the old estaD-
lished and popular Carriage dealer, is
still at his old quarters. 539 Third ave-
nue. south. He Is prepared to show the
public the finest line of Carriage S..