St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

Said Pasha'' was last night pre-
sented for the first time in Minneapolis,
20 an overcrOwded house, at the Harris.
The personnel of the company, in the
way of talent-if not in reputation-iS
perhaps superior TO any that has yet ap-
peared here this season in comic opera.
The play is not entirely of the comic
order either, for there are touches
of nature in IL that are
full of sentiment ami pathOs.
To beStOw praise where IL belongs with
out reference TO the position Of the uame
on the programme. we begin with John
+. McWade as HasSan Bey. 1t might
be said by some that his voice may lack
that rare fragrant culture musicians are
wont to talk about. but ii would be hard
TO conceive Of q more exquisite thing
than his love song in the first act, My
love IS like the lily fair" He is big
healthful man. with big healthful bari
tone voice. His music comes from the
soul and goes TO the soul. Miss Ida
Mule as Serena, the paSha'S
daughter, is delightful, coy aud mod
est cheTub of sweetness, and all the
audience agreed with Fred LennOX, the
comedian, when he awarded her the
cake in the first act. Her singing is
now as always-good. Francis Gaillard,
as Said PaSha. is an actor and singer,
and carried his part throughout fault
lessly. Fred Urban, the tenor Of the
company, has perhaps the best control
of his voice. and Is best able
TO husband MS strength Of
any one of the company. yet
We have 4 feeling while listening 10 him
that it is a musical instrument playing,
rather than a human voice. When he
sings of love. we feel that it is some one
else who is enjoying the sweets, but
when McWade sings. we are in love
ourselves. Fred LennOX and Stanley
Fetch, the comedians, are ''all right"
Mr.. LennOX prOvOkeS laughter by his
antics ana wit, but Mr.. Felch prOvokeS
equally as much miTth at times by say
ing nothing in very foolish manner.
While the audience that witnessed
the first performance Of "Erminie." by
the Arons0n Opera company, at the
Grand last evening, was not exception
ally large, il was a thoroughly delighted
one. The ever welcome comic opera
received most artistic presentation,
ana the costumes and staging of the
work were especially appropriate and
charming. Miss Helen Lamont sang
the part OF Erminie most accepta-
bly,. She is a charming Woman
and a pleasing singer, and the
LULLABY song was one OF the nneS1
numbers of the performance. Miss
Emma Hanley is 4 bright sOubrette. and
appeared as JayOtte with a spirited
archness and grace that created much
admiration. The company is also in
possession of two excellent comedians
in r. T. Graham and Louis De LANCE,
who impersOnated Ravennes and
CadeauX in q manner that caused re-
peated encOres on some Of their best
scenes. The rest OF the company and
chorus was large and effective. ana the
orchestra supported the vocal forces
with discreet YigoT. The costumes were
fine and the stage settings brilliant,
especially the pink ball room scene.
which was one of the finest ever seen
on the local stage. Although 'Erminie''
has been repeatedly performed in this
city, it seems as attractive as ever. At
last evenings performance members of
the Mystic Shrine occupied the boxes.
"Erminie'' will run until Thursday.
when "Nadiy'' will be put Oh for the
balance of the week.
Bill Nye. the always popular humnr-
iSt, will delight his friends i'm Minneap-
oils again Monday evening, Jan. 20.
His bland smile and unctuOus humOr
have made him very near to the hearts
OF those who love TO laugh. The way
he tells his dTOli stories is L sure cure
for blues, and adds length TO life. The
sale of seats will begin at Dyer'S music
store Friday morning.
The "Mankind'' company got snow
bound. and so did not appear at the
BijOu opera house last night.