St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-08
AT THE THEATERS.

Fred Huebner and his charming wife have
always been warm favorites with the st. Paul
public, and their appearance this week is, OF
course, delight to many theater goers. A
faree-comedy, THE Serious Family" by
Morris Barrett, was presented at the Harris
last night. Notwithstanding the inclement
weather the initial performance was rendered
to fair house. All that can be reasonably
SAID in praise of The Serious Family" must
needs be credited to Mr.. and Mrs. Huebner
As to plot, there is all ordinary one. but
which in good hands could be made interest
ing in many of its situations. The cast being
principally amateurs much may be allowedln
fair criticism of the production. Mr.. Hueb-
ner is all that could be asked as Capt. Muir
ply Mcguire Louis Everson plays the par
simonious Mr. Animadab Sleek very cred
itably indeed, and it may justly be said that
his stage bearing compares favorably with
the work of more experienced actors. The
part of Charles Torrens is assumed and
carried with some difficulty and embarrass-
ment BIZ Fred Roberts. Miss Dean and Miss
Kay do commeudable work. Mrs. Huebner
MAY Louise Aigen), as is always expected
of so versatile votaress. did much, II not
essentially all, to present the feminine role OF
"A Serious Family" The week deserves
liberal patronage for the many reasons which
grow out of the friendly interest of the pub
lie in the success of Mr.. and Mrs. Huebner.
The Indictment weather last night did MOI
prevent large audience of mirth-loving peo-
pie from going 10 the Newmarket theater to
witness the initial presentation of 1.-The Fat
Mems Club by j. c. Stewart and his musical
comedy company. THE Two Johns have
meritorious fame, and the performance last
night was another score in the company's
favor The entire company has the merit OF
presenting q succession of pleasing incidents
which are not permitted to lag There IS nc
doubt that the TWO remaining presentations
will be well patronized by people who like
an evenings enjoyment.
On Monday next Miss Marie Wainwright
Will begin weeks engagement at Harms
theater i'll her superb production OF Shake
speare's most amusing comedy. Twelfth
Night" In New York and the largest cities
of the country this has been universally
praised as the finest setting ever given to
Shakespearean comedy Miss Wainwright
carries with her ali the scenery furniture.
costumes and accessories. and nothing will
be shown upon the stage that was not made
especially for this play. Miss Wainwright is
one of our most beautiful and charming
actresses, and as Viola is said to surpass all
her previous impersonations. In conse-
quence of the enormous cost of this produc-
ton, and of its transportation, the prices for
seats will be raised, and will range from 90
cents to $l.50.
The advance sale for the engagement of
Maggie Mitchell at the Newmarket will open
this morning. Her repertoire is Ray
Thursday and Saturday nights, "Fanchon"
Friday and Little Barefoot Saturday mat
lnee.
Seats for the benefit to be rendered Treas
urer Symonds, of the Newmarket, will be
placed on sale this morning at the box office.
The Olympic theater commenced its weeks
entertainment with an interesting variety of
specialists headed by Ida, Bertha and Ed
Kelley. A number of other specialists in
song and comedy gave satisfaction to the
patrons last night. The two-act comedy
drama is novel and sparkling. The pro
gramme is a material change from that of
anything presented there this season.